Shepherd's Staff -- November 5, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of November 3, 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 November 3, 2008
Upcoming Events – Dinners For Eight
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Alter
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, November 3rd

6:00 pm Buildings and Grounds Committee

TUESDAY, November 4th

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

WEDNESDAY, November 5th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
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, November 6th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, November 9th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:00 a.m. Parish Luncheon (Worsham Hall)

Lectionary for the Week of November 3, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Ecclus. 38:24-34; Rev. 14:1-13; Luke 12:49-59

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Ecclus. 43:1-22; Rev. 14:14-15:8; Luke 13:1-9

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Ecclus. 43:23-33; Rev. 16:1-11; Luke 13:10-17

Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Ecclus. 44:1-15; Rev. 16:12-21; Luke 13:18-30

Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Ecclus. 50:1,11-24; Rev. 17:1-18; Luke 13:31-35

Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Ecclus. 51:1-12; Rev. 18:1-14; Luke 14:1-11

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.

Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon

Sunday, November 9th – 11:30 am

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 alter this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in and in honor of Sunday evening’s concert by the UNF Chamber Singers.

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 navigating to the "calendar" at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.