Shepherd's Staff -- 06/23/08

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of June 23, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

In this edition:
Wednesday Evening Eucharist – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Program - 6:00 p.m.
Parish Breakfast
Holy Baptism – June 29
How YOU can help – Lead Children’s Sunday School
Godly Play Teacher Accreditation
Coming Attractions
“Behold I Cometh

MONDAY, June 23
6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting– Craig Hall

WEDNESDAY, June 25
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II
6:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres & Rector’s Program in Craig Lounge

The Rector’s program is currently:

SELLING SWIMSUITS IN THE ARCTIC, SEVEN SIMPLE KEYS TO GROWING CHURCHES.

Come join us and bring a friend.

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SUNDAY, June 29
Sunday Breakfast - Sunday June 29
The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., Dr. Rupert Bliss and friends will be serving breakfast. Stay after the 8:00 AM service or come early for the 10:00 AM service for fellowship and a warm start to your Sunday morning. The menu this week includes ham, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, coffee, cereal, and milk. For more information, contact Dr. Bliss at rbjaxfl@bellsouth.net or 387-4827

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Holy Baptism
We will have a Service of Holy Baptism on June 29. We are currently scheduled to have two Baptisms. For more information about scheduling a Baptism contact Fr Doug at 387-5691 or dhodsdon@goodshepherd23.org.

How YOU can help - Lead Children’s Sunday School Be a teacher-for-a-day. For more information contact Deacon Linda at 384-2442 or lrosengren@goodshepherd23.org.

Godly Play Accreditation - Save the Date! Godly Play Teacher Accreditation will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in, Jacksonville on August 7-9. For more information call Angela Atkins at 904-993-1894.

Special requests

1. HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS. Please send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691.
2. PLEASE SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. We will keep you posted about the parish activities and opportunities for service. [parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691]

Coming Attractions
SUNDAY June 29
8:00 a.m. Eucharist – Rite I
No Adult Study Group this week. Next one is July 6
10:00 a.m. Eucharist – Rite II

Behold I Cometh!

A young minister had just got out of the seminary, got his first church, and was preaching his first sermon. In the seminary, they had taught him that if he forgot something, just back up and repeat what he had said, and maybe it would come back to him.

He started out with a quote, "Behold, I cometh....." but he couldn't remember the rest of it.

So he tries to regain his composure, backs up an starts again... "Behold I Cometh..." but he still couldn't remember.

So he rears back and shouts again, "Behold I cometh! ..." but this time he trips over the pulpit and falls right into the lap of a little old lady sitting the front row!

He was embarrassed and started apologizing, but before he could finish the woman muttered...

"It isn't your fault sonny - you told me you were coming three times... I should have moved!"

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Shepherd's Staff -- 06/10/08

Welcome to the Shepherd’s Staff Online for the week of June 15, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

In this edition:
A Special Thank You
Chamber Music Society Concert
Wednesday Evening Eucharist – 5:30pm
Wednesday Evening Program - 6:00pm
Choral Evensong
Father’s Day
How YOU can help – Garden Guild
Coming Attractions
Special Request

A Special Thank You to all who made our last Sunday’s “Preppy Plaid Potluck” luncheon a great success. Hosted by the Fellowship Committee, many people were involved in the setup, food preparation, entertainment, and cleanup afterwards. Thank you to all who worked so hard. And thank you also to all whose ministries were recognized during the course of the luncheon; your service to God here at Good Shepherd is a vital part of the life of this parish.

Chamber Music Society Concert – Sunday, June 15 – 6:00pm
"This may be your last opportunity to hear David and Chris play with the Chamber Music Society".

Corelli: Trio-sonata for two recorders
A. Scarlatti: 'Lontan dalla sua Clori,' cantata for soprano
Bach: Sonata in G Major for violin and harpsichord

David Bowen, harpsichord; Timothy Edwards, violin
Nick Curry, cello; Anne McKennon, recorder
Henson Markham, harpsichord; Linda Minke, cello
Cara Tasher, soprano; Chris Zaleski, recorder, oboe
Renaissance Singers

Wednesday Evenings – Eucharist: 5:30pm and Program 6:00pm
Eucharist is in the Chapel and the program is in Craig Hall. WE are beginning a new series: SELLING SWIMSUITS IN THE ARCTIC, SEVEN SIMPLE KEYS TO GROWING CHURCHES. Come join us and bring a friend.

Choral Evensong – Thursday, June 12 – 7:00 pm
There will be a special Choral Evensong in the Sanctuary featuring the Youth Choir from St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The worship will include settings by Martin Neary and Charles Wood, and the anthem will be “Sing a new song” by Heinrich Schutz; arr. C Jenniings. All are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this special worship service.

Father’s Day – June 15
Come celebrate at worship in the morning and return to enjoy the Chamber Music Society at 6:00 pm.

How YOU can help – Garden Guild
The Garden Guild invites you to meet with them this summer on June 23, June 28, and August 28 at 6:00pm. Replanting, trimming, weeding, etc are needed. The renewal of the grounds will show the neighborhood that we are growing. For more information contact Skye Carroll at 434-8494 or carrollr@duvalschools.org.


Coming Attractions
SUNDAY June 22
8:00 am Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 am Adult Study Group – Craig Hall
10:00am Eucharist – Rite II

WEDNESDAY June 18 & 25
5:30pm Holy Eucharist – Rite II
6:00pm Hors d’oeuvres & Rector’s Program in Craig Lounge

MONDAY June 23 – Vestry Meeting

SUNDAY June 29 – Parish Breakfast – 8:30 am

Special Request
HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS. Please send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org. Our mailing address is 1100 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204.

Shepherd's Staff -- 06/04/08

Welcome to the Shepherd’s Staff Online for the week of June 8, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

In this edition:
Wednesday Evening Eucharist – 5:30pm
Wednesday Evening Program - 6:00pm
Bob Lee Memorial Recital – Saturday June 7 – 12:30 pm
Pot Luck Luncheon
Congratulations to our High School graduates
Choral Evensong
Chamber Music Society Concert
Father’s Day
How YOU can help – Lay Weeders
Coming Attractions
Special requests

Wednesday Evenings – Eucharist: 5:30pm and Program 6:00pm
Eucharist is in the Chapel and the program is in Craig Hall. WE are beginning a new series: SELLING SWIMSUITS IN THE ARCTIC, SEVEN SIMPLE KEYS TO GROWING CHURCHES. Come join us and bring a friend.

Bob Lee Memorial Recital – Saturday June 7 – 12:30 pm
Linda Minke presents her cello students in recital in Worsham Hall. All are invited to come and support these young musicians. This event is a memorial to Bob Lee and in honor of his wife Fay. For more information, please contact Linda Minke at 742-1234 or lindacello@aol.com.

June Potluck Luncheon – Sunday, June 8 – 11:15 am
Hosted by the Fellowship Committee
"Preppy Plaid Potluck"- The only thing button-down is your collar!!
Wear your favorite plaid and celebrate summer
We will provide the meat; bring your favorite side/salad/bread or dessert
DOOR PRIZES !!!!!FUN!!!!!FELLOWSHIP!!!!!

Congratulations to our High School graduates!
We extend our congratulations to Saluma Carroll and Emma Pulley upon their graduation from high school. It is a significant milestone for a young person to achieve a high school diploma, and we will recognize Saluma and Emma for their achievement during the 10 o’clock worship service on June 8th.

Choral Evensong – Thursday, June 12 – 7:00 pm
There will be a special Choral Evensong in the Sanctuary featuring the Youth Choir from St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The worship will include settings by Martin Neary and Charles Wood, and the anthem will be “Sing a new song” by Heinrich Schutz; arr. C Jenniings. All are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in this special worship service.

Chamber Music Society Concert – Sunday, June 15 – 6:00pm
Corelli: Trio-sonata for two recorders
A. Scarlatti: Cantata for soprano
Bach: Sonata in G Major for violin and harpsichord

David Bowen, harpsichord; Timothy Edwards, violin
Nick Curry, cello; Anne McKennon, recorder
Henson Markham, harpsichord; Linda Minke, cello
Cara Tasher, soprano; Chris Zaleski, recorder, oboe
Renaissance Singers

Father’s Day – June 15
Come celebrate at worship in the morning and return to enjoy the Chamber Music Society at 6:00 pm.

How YOU can help – Garden of Need’in Weed’in
We are blessed with such beautiful grounds here at Good Shepherd, but they don’t stay beautiful on their own. We are in need of “lay weeders”: members who can come on Wednesday and put in an hour or two maintaining the weed population. If you are interested, please show up on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm for some fellowship and weeding. For more information contact Margo Easter at 389-1467 or
margorita@bellsouth.net.
You will be SO appreciated! Thank you!

Coming Attractions
SUNDAY June 15
8:00 am Eucharist –Rite I
9:00 am Adult Study Group – Craig Hall
10:00am Eucharist – Rite II

WEDNESDAY June 11 & 18
5:30pm Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
6:00pm Hors d’oeuvres & Rector’s Program in Craig Lounge

Special Requests

1. HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS. Please send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691.
2. PLEASE SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. We will keep you posted about the parish activities and opportunities for service. [parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691]

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.