Shepherd's Staff -- October 29, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 27, 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

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 27, 2008
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events – Dinners For Eight
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, October 27th

6:00 p.m. Vestry

TUESDAY, October 28th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101 (Not meeting this week.)

WEDNESDAY, October 29th

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, October 30th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, November 2nd

Reminder! – Daylight Savings Time Ends On November 2nd ("Fall back").
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

Sunday, November 2nd, 6:00 p.m.

The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

The UNF Chamber Singers, Soloists, and Ensemble, Cara Tasher, conductor, and the New York tenor Alex Richardson will be performing at Good Shepherd. The UNF Chamber Singers is an ensemble of 16 singers that performs at a professional level in ten to twenty concerts throughout the year. This versatile group has won applause and recognition. The concert is free and open to the public.

Lectionary for the Week of October 27, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 41, 52; PM Psalm 44
Ecclus. 19:4-17; Rev. 11:1-14; Luke 11:14-26

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48
Ecclus. 24:1-12; Rev. 11:14-19; Luke 11:27-36

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm 49, [53]
Ecclus. 28:14-26; Rev. 12:1-6; Luke 11:37-52 Luke 13:22-30

Thursday:
AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [59, 60] or 33
Ecclus. 31:12-18,25-32:2; Rev. 12:7-17; Luke 11:53-12:12

Friday:
AM Psalm 40, 54; PM Psalm 51
Ecclus. 34:1-8,18-22; Rev. 13:1-10; Luke 12:13-31

Saturday:
AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Ecclus. 35:1-17; Rev. 13:11-18; Luke 12:32-48

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

“DINNERS FOR 8”

Saturday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm

Join us for food, fellowship and fun at individual homes, potluck style!!- a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Call now to participate. Call Alina at the church office or Susan Merrett (387-3418) and let us know you’re excited to be included.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January 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 Rod Porter.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

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

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.

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.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 22, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 20, 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

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 20, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 21st

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 22nd

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, October 23rd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, October 26th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Parish Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II

MONDAY, October 27th

6:00 p.m. Vestry

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

Lectionary for the Week of October 20, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 25; PM Psalm 9, 15
Ecclus. 4:20-5:7; Rev. 7:1-8; Luke 9:51-62

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39
Ecclus. 6:5-17; Rev. 7:9-17; Luke 10:1-16

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 38; PM Psalm 119:25-48
Ecclus. 7:4-14; Rev. 8:1-13; Luke 10:17-24

Thursday:
AM Psalm 37:1-18; PM Psalm 37:19-42
Ecclus. 10:1-18; Rev. 9:1-12; Luke 10:25-37

Friday:
AM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35
Ecclus. 11:2-20; Rev. 9:13-21; Luke 10:38-42

Saturday:
AM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43
Ecclus. 15:9-20; Rev. 10:1-11; Luke 11:1-13

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday October 26th

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 387-4827

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, November 2nd, 6:00 p.m.

The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

The UNF Chamber Singers, Soloists, and Ensemble, Cara Tasher, conductor, and the New York tenor Alex Richardson will be performing at Good Shepherd. The UNF Chamber Singers is an ensemble of 16 singers that performs at a professional level in ten to twenty concerts throughout the year. This versatile group has won applause and recognition. The concert is free and open to the public.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
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

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.

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.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 13, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 13, 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

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 13, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Riverside Fine Arts – Chanson
The "Organ Spectacular" Performance
Flowers at the Alter
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 14th
3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 15th
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, October 16th
3:00 p.m. – CEW

Friday, October 17th
8:00 PM - Chanson

SUNDAY, October 19th
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - The "Organ Spectacular" Performance

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

CHANSON

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Riverside Fine Arts opens its 2008-2009 Season with the six-voice male a cappella vocal ensemble Chanson was formed in 1997 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where the young musicians were members of Concordia's famed traveling choir directed by René Clausen. The ensemble has since toured widely, released three compact disc recordings including "Come Sing to Me of Heaven" and "There is Sweet Music", and performed at the René Clausen Choral School. The ensemble is gaining a reputation for performing exciting choral music in a uniquely rich and expressive style. Audiences have responded to the ensemble's seamless blend, precise intonation, and warm, resonant sound. Chanson's engaging concerts feature a wide variety of musical styles, including creative folk song arrangements, Renaissance motets, passionate Russian anthems, and energetic spirituals. Many concerts feature a newly commissioned work.

Tickets $25/adults, $10/students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit RiversideFineArts.org.

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our families by Ann K. Lord and Katharine K. Patterson.

Lectionary for the Week of October 13, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 1, 2, 3; PM Psalm 4, 7
Micah 7:1-7; Acts 26:1-23; Luke 8:26-39

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 5, 6; PM Psalm 10, 11
Jonah 1:1-17a; Acts 26:24-27:8; Luke 8:40-56

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:1-24; PM Psalm 12, 13, 14
Jonah 1:17-2:10; Acts 27:9-26; Luke 9:1-17

Thursday:
AM Psalm 18:1-20; PM Psalm 18:21-50
Jonah 3:1-4:11; Acts 27:27-44; Luke 9:18-27

Friday:
AM Psalm 16, 17; PM Psalm 22
Ecclus. 1:1-10,18-27; Acts 28:1-16; Luke 9:28-36

Saturday:
AM Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); PM Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
Ecclus. 3:17-31; Acts 28:17-31; Luke 9:37-50

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 25th: Parish Breakfast

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

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

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.

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

Shepherd's Staff -- October 08, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 6, 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

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 6, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Riverside Fine Arts – Chanson
Ann Bentley Rosengren
The "Organ Spectacular" Performance
Music Lessons with Linda Minke
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 7th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 8th

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, October 9th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, October 12th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:30 a.m. – Covered Dish\Potluck Lunch

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called "Good Shepherd 101," these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

October Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon

Sunday, October 12th – 11:30 am
Hosted by the Hospitality Committee

CHANSON

Friday, October 17, 2008 / 8:00 PM
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Riverside Fine Arts opens its 2008-2009 Season with the six-voice male a cappella vocal ensemble Chanson was formed in 1997 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where the young musicians were members of Concordia's famed traveling choir directed by René Clausen. The ensemble has since toured widely, released three compact disc recordings including "Come Sing to Me of Heaven" and "There is Sweet Music", and performed at the René Clausen Choral School. The ensemble is gaining a reputation for performing exciting choral music in a uniquely rich and expressive style. Audiences have responded to the ensemble's seamless blend, precise intonation, and warm, resonant sound. Chanson's engaging concerts feature a wide variety of musical styles, including creative folk song arrangements, Renaissance motets, passionate Russian anthems, and energetic spirituals. Many concerts feature a newly commissioned work.

Tickets $25/adults, $10/students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit www.RiversideFineArts.org.

Ann Bentley Rosengren, daughter of Katie and Brent, arrived Thursday October 2 at 10:30 AM. Grandparents, Deacon Linda and Gar, are happy to share pictures!

Lectionary for the Week of October 6, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 106:1-18;
PM Psalm 106:19-48
Hosea 14:1-9; Acts 22:30-23:11; Luke 6:39-49

Tuesday:
AM Psalm [120], 121, 122, 123;
PM Psalm 124, 125, 126, [127]
Micah 1:1-9; Acts 23:12-24; Luke 7:1-17

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:145-176;
PM Psalm 128, 129, 130
Micah 2:1-13; Acts 23:23-35; Luke 7:18-35

Thursday:
AM Psalm 131, 132, [133];
PM Psalm 134, 135
Micah 3:1-8; Acts 24:1-23; Luke 7:36-50

Friday:
AM Psalm 140, 142;
PM Psalm 141, 143:1-11(12)
Micah 3:9-4:5; Acts 24:24-25:12; Luke 8:1-15

Saturday:
AM Psalm 137:1-6(7-9), 144;
PM Psalm 104
Micah 5:1-4,10-15; Acts 25:13-27; Luke 8:16-25

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

* * * * *

P.S. We welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director. John will be serving in this capacity until the search for a new organist and choir director is complete.

Music Lessons with Linda Minke

Linda Minke is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Good Shepherd to give private lessons in piano, violin, and cello lessons to parishioners' children.

Linda teaches violin classes for the Children's Enrichment Workshop at Good Shepherd, and teaches at Jacksonville University and FCCJ. She plays in the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, chamber music at Jacksonville University, with Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd, at UNF, and other church and community venues. Additionally she coaches chamber music at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and runs a sectional for the JSYO. She has taught chamber music and fiddle class at Prelude Chamber Music String Camp since its inception in 2003.

Linda can be reached at: 904-742-1234

Diaper Drive for Needy Families -

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 17th: Riverside Fine Arts - Chanson
Sunday, October 19th: The “Organ Spectacular” Performance

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

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

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.

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

Shepherd's Staff -- October 1, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 29, 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

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of September 29, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Joy Krueger And Joel Roberson Wedding
Forward Day By Day
From the Diocesan Office
New Sign
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, September 30th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 1st

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, October 2nd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SATURDAY, October 4th

4:30 P.M. – Krueger\Roberson Wedding

SUNDAY, October 5th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

JOY KRUEGER and JOEL ROBERSON WEDDING

Ross and Jean Kruger invite the Good Shepherd family to celebrate the marriage of Joy Krueger and Joel Roberson, Saturday, October 4th at 4:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. A private reception will be held following the ceremony for the wedding party.

Lectionary for the Week of September 29, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 89:1-18; PM Psalm 89:19-52
Hosea 2:14-23; Acts 20:17-38; Luke 5:1-11

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 97, 99, [100]; PM Psalm 94, [95]
Hosea 4:1-10; Acts 21:1-14; Luke 5:12-26

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; PM Psalm 119:121-144
Hosea 4:11-19; Acts 21:15-26; Luke 5:27-39

Thursday:
AM Psalm 105:1-22; PM Psalm 105:23-45
Hosea 5:8-6:6; Acts 21:27-36; Luke 6:1-11

Friday:
AM Psalm 102; PM Psalm 107:1-32
Hosea 10:1-15; Acts 21:37-22:16; Luke 6:12-26

Saturday:
AM Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); PM Psalm 33
Hosea 11:1-9; Acts 22:17-29; Luke 6:27-38

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­ Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

P.S. We welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director. John will be serving in this capacity until the search for a new organist and choir director is complete.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October may picked up in the narthex or in the parish office.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

"We Need to Talk"

An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families

Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL

Good 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.

Program

9:30 Registration
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

Registration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.

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

FROM THE BISHOP

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

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

NEW SIGN

Hoorah! We have a new sign at the corner of Park and Stockton Streets.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 12th: Covered Dish\Potluck Lunch
Sunday, October 19th: The “Organ Spectacular” Performance

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
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

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.

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.