IN THIS EDITION
This Week at Good ShepherdThis Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 21st: Visitor Sunday
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
From the Diocesan Office
Upcoming Events
Special Parish Dinner Presented By The Amity Turkish Cultural Center
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests
TUESDAY, September 16th -VISITOR SUNDAY
3:00 p.m. - CEW
WEDNESDAY, September 17th
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, September 18th -
3:00 p.m. - CEW (Volunteers Needed! Call Deacon Linda or Parish Office.)
SUNDAY, September 21st -
8:00 a.m. - Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Discussion Group (Craig Hall)
10:00 a.m. - Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - Chamber Music Society (Craig Hall)
MONDAY, September 22nd
6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting- Craig Hall
Sunday, September 21st -While we always encourage parishioners to invite others to worship with us at Good Shepherd, on this Sunday we will put special emphasis upon this. The displays from the ministry fair will remain in Worsham Hall from the ministry fair and we will hold our coffee hour in Worsham so that our visitors can learn more about what Good Shepherd has to offer. Invite someone to Good Shepherd on this Sunday. and then bring them with you!AN UPDATE ON THE ORGANIST / CHOIRMASTER SEARCH PROCESS
We continue to give thanks for Tamara Wenzel who has been serving as our guest organist since early August. Tamara's last Sunday in this capacity will be September 21st. On September 28th we will welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director.Lectionary for the Week of September 15, 2008
Monday:Sunday Breakfast - Sunday September 28th
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Job 40:1-24; Acts 15:36-16:5; John 11:55-12:8
Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Job 40:1,41:1-11; Acts 16:6-15; John 12:9-19
Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Job 42:1-17; Acts 16:16-24; John 12:20-26
Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Job 28:1-28; Acts 16:25-40; John 12:27-36a
Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Esther 1:1-4,10-19 or Judith 4:1-15; Acts 17:1-15; John 12:36b-43
Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Esther 2:5-8,15-23 or Judith 5:1-21; Acts 17:16-34; John 12:44-50
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. For more information, contact Dr. Bliss at rbjaxfl@bellsouth.net or 387-4827Forward Day By Day
The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Clarence Denton by Lawrence Denton.
FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE
FROM THE BISHOP"We Need to Talk"
An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families
Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FLGood communication is a key to positive family relationships; it's critical when the family includes an older person. Explore ways to start or facilitate these conversations in your family during this daylong program sponsored by your Diocesan Ministry with the Aging.
Program9:30 RegistrationRegistration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.
10:00 Opening Comments and Introductions
10:15 Intergenerational Communications: The Scriptural Basis, Fr. Marty Pfab
10:45 Break
11:00 Intergenerational Communications: What are our goals? Judy Sayre, PhD
11:30 "A Conversation About Caring" (DVD)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Major Intergenerational Issues: A Panel Discussion
1:30 Small Group Discussions
2:30 Eucharist
3:00 Adjourn
Visit your Diocesan website, www.diocesefl.org , or fill out the form in last week's Sunday Shepherd Staff and send with check to Dr. Melody Marshall, 1935 NW 22"d St., Gainesville, FL 32605. Registrations are due by September 22. For more information contact Dr. Melody Marshall, Chair, Ministry With the Aging, marshmj@earthlink.net, 352-375-7876
THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FLORIDAUPCOMING EVENTS
Dear brothers and sisters,
I know that all of you are aware of the devastation in Texas and Louisiana as a result of recent Hurricane Ike. Please remember to give generously to Episcopal Relief and Development which is active and very much on the scene assisting in relief and rebuilding efforts. I am told that in areas there is damage and destruction on the order of Hurricane Katrina's in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Please give generously.
Also: The effect of Ike and of earlier storms during this season has been keenly felt in Cuba. Please remember your companion parishes there and do all that you are able to - to be of assistance to them as they seek to heal and rebuild.
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard
Episcopal Diocese of Florida
Tuesday, September 23rd: CEW
Wednesday, September 24th: Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner
Thursday, September 25th: Newcomers Classes Begin
Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
September 21st 6:00 p.m.
Fifth Season.
This concert will be performed in Craig Hall.
This concert will be performed in Craig Hall.
Handel: Trio-sonata for oboe, violin & continuo.
A. Scarlatti: Cantata 'Two darting eyes' for baritone & continuo.
David Paul: Walking in Paradise for violin & piano.
Bach: Sonata in F Minor for violin & harpsichord.
Timothy Edwards, violin; Henson Markham, harpsichord;
Linda Minke, cello; David Paul, violin; Caroline Sampson, oboe;
Sharon Scholl, piano; Rob Tudor, baritone
Free and open to the public - Seating limited. Doors open 5:30 pm. Refreshments available.
Next Concert: Sunday, November 2, 6 pm, Good Shepherd.
Monteverdi: Vespers (1610)
UNF Chorale, Cara Tasher, director.
Amity Turkish Cultural Center Dinner ~ September 24, 2008
At 7:30 p.m. on September 24th, we will enjoy a special meal and presentation by members of the Amity Turkish Cultural Center. Amity Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote better understanding and closer relations between Turkish-American and American communities in North Florida. This will provide us the opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith and also to share a meal and fellowship with some of our Muslim Jacksonville neighbors. A sign up sheet will be provided next Sunday. Mark your calendars! To find out more about the ATCC speak with Nick Humphries or visit their website at www.atccenter.org/.How YOU Can Help -
Sign up to serve on one or more of our many ministries. This past Sunday was our Ministry Fair, but it is not too late to sign up. The Ministry Exhibits and sign-up sheets will still be in Worsham next Sunday.Special Requests
HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd's Staff Online.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.
Or you can 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
