Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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
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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.