Shepherd's Staff -- February 23, 2009

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of February 23, 2009.

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of Feb. 23, 2009
Events This Week
Upcoming Events
GS - 101
Forward Day By Day
Altar Flowers
Cypress String Quartet
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, February 23rd

6:00 p.m. - Vestry Meeting (Craig Hall)

TUESDAY, February 24th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
5:30 p.m. - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

WEDNESDAY, February 25th Ash Wednesday

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
7:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

THURSDAY, February 26th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
4:00 p.m. - Teen MOPS
5:30 p.m. - CEW Spaghetti Dinner

FRIDAY, February 27th

8:00 p.m. - RFAA Concert - Cypress String Quartet

SUNDAY, March 1st

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Class
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II

Lectionary for the Week of February 23rd

Monday:
AM Psalm 25; PM Psalm 9, 15
Deut. 6:10-15; Heb 1:1-14; John 1:1-18

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39
Deut. 6:16-25; Heb 2:1-10; John 1:19-28

Ash Wednesday:
AM Psalm 95* & 32,143; PM Psalm 102,130
Jonah 3:1-4:11; Heb. 12:1-14; Luke 18:9-14

Thursday:
AM Psalm 37:1-18; PM Psalm 37:19-42
Deut. 7:6-11; Titus 1:1-16; John 1:29-34

Friday:
AM Psalm 95* & 31; PM Psalm 35
Deut. 7:12-16; Titus 2:1-15; John 1:35-42

Saturday:
AM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43
Deut. 7:17-26; Titus 3:1-15; John 1:43-51

EVENTS THIS WEEK

February 24th - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

FREE TO ALL!!
PANCAKES, EGGS, SAUSAGE COFFEE, MILK, WATER
ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER, SHROVE TUESDAY, FAT TUESDAY, PANCAKE DAY, MARDI GRAS, WHATEVER
WHEN: TUESDAY FEB 24th 5:30-7:00 PM
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD WORSHAM HALL
COME ONE COME ALL BRING THE CHILDREN BRING FRIENDS & BE THERE !!

February 26th - CEW Annual Spaghetti Dinner.

Help support the Children's Enrichment Workshop (CEW) here in the Riverside -Avondale communities. The annual dinner will be Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (4-12). Entertainment will be provided.

February 27th- RFAA presents the Cypress String Quartet

@ 8:00 pm @ Good Shepherd. Tickets: $25/adults, $10/students.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 14th - 8th Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Luncheon

You do not have to be a member of an Altar Guild to attend this luncheon at the Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed. You might find a new interest! A Flower Arranging Workshop will be offered by the Flower Guild of San Jose Episcopal. If you would like to register, please contact the Parish Office.

GS-101

Week of March 2nd - GS-101 is returning for its second performance! GS-101 is an informational series for all newcomers, prospective members, those interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and anyone who would just like to learn more about The Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular.Please call the Parish Administrator, Alina, and let her know what day works best for you.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

Copies of Forward Day By Day books for February, March, and April are in the narthex and in the parish office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers at the altar this week were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of J.F. Bryan, III by his son J.F. Bryan, IV.

If you would like to donate funds for altar flowers, please visit the flower chart in the narthex to schedule your arrangement for a particular Sunday. Donations can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one, event, etc. The Flower Guild will provide an arrangement with a $75 donation. Note: To ensure that your order will be honored, please contact the Parish Office for flower requests.

CYPRESS STRING QUARTET

Singled out by Chamber Music Magazine as, "A Generation X ensemble to watch," the Cypress String Quartet is reaching out in new ways to ignite interest in chamber music. Since its inception in 1996, the Cypress String Quartet has built a respected body of new music, commissioning and premiering over 25 works from many of America's leading composers. To commemorate Felix Mendelssohn's 200th birthday in 2009, the Cypress and the Library of Congress have co-commissioned a new quartet from brilliant young American composer Kevin Puts. Paired with Mendelssohn and Beethoven quartets, Mr. Puts' new work will premiere in February 2009 in Washington DC as part of the "Mendelssohn on the Mall" project in conjunction with the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Museum. Other recent Cypress commissions have come from 2005 Grawemeyer Award winning composer George Tsontakis, and Grammy nominees Benjamin Lees and Jennifer Higdon. Four original Cypress commissions are listed on Chamber Music America's list of "101 Great American Ensemble Works.

Diocesan Youth Ministry

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida
325 Market Street - Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-356-1328 - http://www.campweed.net/

BreakOut!

BreakOut! is a 24 hour retreat for 4-6 graders at Camp Weed. The next weekend is March 7 & 8, 2009 and begins at 3 p.m. The cost is $55 and it's a great introduction to youth ministry in an overnight experience at Camp Weed. The deadline for registration is March 2, 2009. For More information, visit the BreakOut page in the Youth Ministry section of the website at www.campweed.net

New Beginnings

New Beginnings is coming back to our diocese. NB #1 * is a 3 day retreat from Friday until Sunday for 6-9 graders at Camp Weed. The next weekend is March 27 - 29, 2009 and begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $100. The deadline for team applications is February 27, 2009 and for participants is March 6, 2009. For More information, visit the New Beginnings in the Youth Ministry section of the website at www.campweed.net

Happening

The next weekend is April 17-19 for 9-12 graders at Camp Weed. The weekend begins at 7pm. The cost is $100. The deadline for team applications is February 20, 2009 and for candidates is March 20, 2009. The rector of the next weekend is Cassy Chapman from St. Philip's, Jacksonville. For More information, visit the Happening page in the Youth Ministry section of the website at www.campweed.net

Summer Camp @ Camp Weed

Registration forms and scholarship forms for the upcoming summer program at Camp Weed are available on the Camper Information page of the Summer Camp section of the website.

Be sure to visit www.campweed.net for information on Diocesan Youth Ministry and the Summer Camp program at Camp Weed.

Upcoming DCCL Events

Diocesan Center for Christian Living
at Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center

Lenten Retreat
Meditations on the Sacred Journey of Lent into the Holy Mystery of Easter
March 9-10, 2009

Probing the Gospel of Mark
The Rev. Aaron Uitti
March 28-29, 2009

Eucharistic Visitors Training
April 4, 2009
The Rev. James J. Parks, The Rev. Jimmie Ruth Hunsinger, Mr. Steve Lampros

It is Diocesan policy for Eucharistic Visitors to attend a Continuing Education class every three years in order for licenses to be renewed. EV Continuing Ed will be offered by DCCL each Spring. (Training for new Eucharistic Visitors is offered by DCCL each Fall. Parish priests are required to sign off on registration forms.)

GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDING BISHOP

Epiphany 2009

For the Congregations of the Episcopal Church

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:

For almost a century, the Good Friday Offering has been a source of support, love and hope for the people of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. This year's 87th Good Friday Offering offers us the opportunity to be nourished by a deepened bond with the churches in the region that is so central to our faith. In my time as Presiding Bishop, I have been deeply moved by their stories of the pain that division brings to the lives of all in this Province of the Anglican Communion.

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East was formed in 1841 with the purpose of forging friendships with the ancient churches and serving the expatriate communities in this area. The friendships made then have strengthened the work and witness of the entire Episcopal Church ever since. Since 1922, members of the Episcopal Church have given thanks for this extraordinary relationship through their generous giving to the Good Friday Offering. This offering expresses our own commitment to walk with the church of Jerusalem & the Middle East as they continue to work toward justice, reconciliation, and peace. Through our support of these churches we are helping to realize God's visionof shalom.

Again, please join with me in celebrating the work of the Good Friday Offering by generously sharing the gifts we have been given with our sisters and brothers in the Middle East. I remain

Your servant in Christ,
Katharine Jefferts Schori

From the Hospitality Committee:

Donations of ginger ale, frozen juices, and cookies are always needed for the coffee hour. Items can be dropped off at the church office. Please write "coffee hour" on each bag.

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

Let us know if you want your contact information published in the 2009 Parish Directory. Please fill-out a contact update form and return it to the church office. Forms can be found in the narthex.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Shepherd's Staff -- February 16, 2009

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of February 16, 2009.

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Safeguarding God's Children Training
Lectionary for the Week of Feb. 16, 2009
Upcoming Events
Vestry Installation
Parish Breakfast
Forward Day By Day
Altar Flowers
Cypress String Quartet
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, February 16th

Parish Office will be closed due to President's Day.

TUESDAY, February 17th

3:00 p.m. - CEW

WEDNESDAY, February 18th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program.
We are currently studying the Gospel according to Mark. Join us and bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, February 19th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
4:00 p.m. - Teen MOPS
7:00 p.m. - Good Shepherd Pool Users Meeting (Craig Hall)

SATURDAY, February 21st

9:00 a.m. - Safeguarding God's Children Training

SUNDAY, February 22nd

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

SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING

Saturday, February 21st

This training is required by the Diocese of Florida of all persons who are working with children or youth. The course is scheduled for 9:00 am in the Library. Contact Deacon Linda for additional information. (lrosengren@goodshepherd23.org)

Lectionary for the Week of February 16th

Monday
AM Psalm 89:1-18; PM Psalm 89:19-52
Isa. 63:1-6; 1 Tim. 1:1-17; Mark 11:1-11

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 97, 99, [100]; PM Psalm 94,
Isa. 63:7-14; 1 Tim. 1:18-2:8; Mark 11:12-26

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; PM Psalm 119:121-144
Isa 63:15-64:9; 1 Tim. 3:1-16; Mark 11:27-12:12

Thursday:
AM Psalm 105:1-22; PM Psalm 105:23-45
Isa. 65:1-12; 1 Tim. 4:1-16; Mark 12:13-27

Friday:
AM Psalm 102; PM Psalm 107:1-32
Isa. 65:17-25; 1 Tim. 5:17-22(23-25); Mark 12:28-34

Saturday:
AM Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); PM Psalm 33
Isa. 66:1-6; 1 Tim. 6:6-21; Mark 12:35-44

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 26th - CEW Annual Spaghetti Dinner.
Help support the Children's Enrichment Workshop (CEW) here in the Riverside -Avondale communities. The annual dinner will be Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (4-12). Entertainment will be provided.

February 27th- RFAA presents the Cypress String Quartet
@ 8:00 pm @ Good Shepherd. Tickets: $25/adults, $10/students.

March 14th - 8th Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Luncheon
You do not have to be a member of an Altar Guild to attend this luncheon at the Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed. You might find a new interest! A Flower Arranging Workshop will be offered by the Flower Guild of San Jose Episcopal. If you would like to register, please contact the Parish Office.

VESTRY INSTALLATION

This past Sunday the following persons were installed as members of the Vestry for the coming year:

Rupert Bliss
Stan Bullock
Shep Colledge
Nick Humphress
Bronson Lamb
Charlotte Lewis
Susan Merrett
Brian Mills
Keith Sands
Randy Stephens
Matt Wolfe
John Zell

Parish Breakfast - Sunday February 22nd

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., Dr. Rupert Bliss and friends serve 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

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

Copies of Forward Day By Day books for February, March, and April are in the narthex and in the parish office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers on the altar are given by Lawrence Denton to the glory of God and in loving memory of Clarence Denton, and in loving memory of Sara Schafferling-Denton (1955-2009), who died on Saturday, February 7th, in Munich, Germany.

If you would like to donate funds for altar flowers, please visit the flower chart in the narthex to schedule your arrangement for a particular Sunday. Donations can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one, event, etc. The Flower Guild will provide an arrangement with a $75 donation. Note: To ensure that your order will be honored, please contact the Parish Office for flower requests.

CYPRESS STRING QUARTET

Singled out by Chamber Music Magazine as, "A Generation X ensemble to watch," the Cypress String Quartet is reaching out in new ways to ignite interest in chamber music. Since its inception in 1996, the Cypress String Quartet has built a respected body of new music, commissioning and premiering over 25 works from many of America's leading composers. To commemorate Felix Mendelssohn's 200th birthday in 2009, the Cypress and the Library of Congress have co-commissioned a new quartet from brilliant young American composer Kevin Puts. Paired with Mendelssohn and Beethoven quartets, Mr. Puts' new work will premiere in February 2009 in Washington DC as part of the "Mendelssohn on the Mall" project in conjunction with the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Museum. Other recent Cypress commissions have come from 2005 Grawemeyer Award winning composer George Tsontakis, and Grammy nominees Benjamin Lees and Jennifer Higdon. Four original Cypress commissions are listed on Chamber Music America's list of "101 Great American Ensemble Works.

From the Hospitality Committee:

Donations of ginger ale, frozen juices, and cookies are always needed for the coffee hour. Items can be dropped off at the church office. Please write "coffee hour" on each bag.

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

Let us know if you want your contact information published in the 2009 Parish Directory. Please fill-out a contact update form and return it to the church office. Forms can be found in the narthex.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Shepherd's Staff -- February 2, 2009

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of February 2, 2009.

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of Feb. 2, 2009
Forward Day By Day
Upcoming Events
Lift Every Voice and Sing!
Annual Parish Meeting
Altar Flowers
From the Hopitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, February 2nd

6:00 p.m. Buildings & Grounds

TUESDAY, February 3rd

3:00 p.m. - CEW

WEDNESDAY, February 4th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program.
We are currently studying the Gospel according to Mark. Join us and bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, February 5th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
4:00 p.m. - Teen MOPS (Worsham Hall)

SUNDAY, February 8th

9:00 am Holy Eucharist (Rite II) (Note: Only one service)
10:30 am Annual Parish Meeting
11:30 am Parish Luncheon (Worsham Hall)
3:00 pm Concert - Lift Every Voice and Sing (Church)

Lectionary for the Week of February 2nd

Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Isa. 51:17-23; Gal. 4:1-11; Mark 7:24-37

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Isa. 52:1-12; Gal. 4:12-20; Mark 8:1-10

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Isa. 54:1-10(11-17); Gal. 4:21-31; Mark 8:11-26

Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Isa. 55:1-13; Gal. 5:1-15; Mark 8:27-9:1

Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Isa. 56:1-8; Gal. 5:16-24; Mark 9:2-13

Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Isa. 57:3-13; Gal. 5:25-6:10; Mark 9:14-29

FORWARD DAY BY DAY

Copies of Forward Day By Day books for February, March, and April are in the narthex and in the parish office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22nd - Parish Breakfast

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the congregation of Good Shepherd will be held on Sunday, February 8th following the service at 9:00. (Reminder: there is only one service that Sunday).

The purpose of the meeting is to report on the Annual Convention of the Diocese, on the work of the church since the last annual parish meeting, to elect members of the vestry and delegates and alternates to the Diocesan Convention/Convocational Council and to conduct such other business as may be brought before it.

The nominees for the four (4) vestry positions up for election are:

Susan Callender
Bronson Lamb
Ken Pitts
Randy Stephens
Matt Wolfe
John Zell

Susan Callender

I am a retired teacher. Mother of two: Jack (36) and Susanna(28). Grandmother of one: Mary Cate (7 months). Activities at COGS: Baptized and Confirmed at COGS. Former Sunday School Teacher. Current member of Altar Guild.

Bronson Lamb

Attended Good Shepherd since childhood.

Married at Good Shepherd

Former vestry member, Sr. Warden, search committee member (Father Dannals) for Good Shepherd

Completed 4 year EFM course in late 1980s

LEM training and certification

Hospice volunteer

Training and work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Vincent's Hospital

Former vestry member at St. Catherine's Episcopal Church

Former Board Chair of St. Catherine's Episcopal Preschool

Current member of Church of the Good Shepherd

Owner and operator of St. Johns Boat Company in Jacksonville

Married, Paula Lamb; 2 grown children: Palmer Lamb residing in Bellingham, WA and Bronson Lamb IV residing in New York.

Ken Pitts

I have been a member of Good Shepherd since 1997. I have served on Buildings & Grounds. I am currently on Hospitality and Fellowship Committees, also on the kitchen crew (last Sunday breakfast).

I am a co-starter of Pot Luck (2nd Sunday lunch); I think this is a great time for members to come together for fellowship.

A willingness to serve when called upon is what I have tried to do. Good Shepherd is my home church. I hope others will feel the same way.

Janet "Randy" Stephens

Member of Good Shepherd since 1984, when I moved to Jacksonville. Raised two of my three children at the Church. Taught Sunday School for about 15 years, Kindergarten and then Third Grade. Served on the vestry in the 1990s under Jim Dannals. Presently, I am head of the Altar Guild. Have always enjoyed being a part of the Good Shepherd Family.

Matt Wolfe

I have been attending the Church of the Good Shepherd regularly since 2004, and was received into Good Shepherd in 2006. Previously, I had attended Good Shepherd on occasion for marriages, funerals and special services with my partner, Tripp Newsom, who has been a member of Good Shepherd since childhood. I was drawn to the warmth and openness of Good Shepherd. The church has always felt like a very natural fit for me. I have been active as an usher and as a lay reader.

I consider Good Shepherds greatest attributes to be: (1) the location and beauty of the facility, (2) the diversity and warmth of the congregation, (3) the music program, and (4) our outreach to the community through the activities and organizations we sponsor.

In these challenging times, my concerns for Good Shepherd are:

1. The need to grow the core congregation. I think we should undertake to survey past parishioners and see if we can welcome them back to the Church. Raising the profile of some of the activities we sponsor may also bring more people to our facility.


2. Our future lies in youth participation. We need to brainstorm to create new ways to reach out to area youth and also to re-engage the children of members who have left the Church through contacting past parishioners. This may include such things as posting our pot-lucks, monthly breakfasts, and outreach activities on bulletin boards at such places as FFCJ, JU, and at the Exchange, Commissary and barracks on the military bases. These are places where young people may be searching for fulfillment.


3. Improve our facility. Like the Great Lady she is, Good Shepherd is showing her age.

By doing all of these things, we will not only grow the congregation but also realize the funds to support growth and improvement. Growing the congregation means more people can share in the duties and in the rewards of active participation. More people means more money, which means that each of us contributes our share and feels comfortable that the Church has a solid financial base. I am interested in serving on the Vestry because I would like to help continue steering the Church toward a brighter and more vigorous future.

John Zell

John has been attending Good Shepherd since August of 1992. Initially attracted to the building, he discovered the real beauty of the parish in its members. His involvement in the parish has included: Lay Youth Minister, Vestry Member, Junior Warden, Choir Member and Organist/Choirmaster Search Committee Chairman. Professionally, John is Vice President of Donor Services for The Community Foundation in Jacksonville, a not-for-profit organization that helps individuals and families maximize the joy, effectiveness and efficiency of their philanthropic giving. He is single and uncle to two nephews and one niece in New Jersey. John enjoys biking, snorkeling and old house renovation.

In addition the following two proposed additions to the Bylaws of the Church will be presented for a vote;

"Action by Vestry or Committee Without a Meeting. Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the vestry, or any action which may be taken at a meeting of the vestry or a committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent setting forth the action so to be taken is approved in writing (including via facsimile or email) by a majority of the members of the vestry or a majority of the members of the committee, as the case may be, is filed in the minutes of the proceedings of the vestry or of the committee."

" Vestry Member Attendance. Any vestry member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings without just cause shall, at the discretion of the Rector and Wardens, be considered to have resigned from the vestry and the vestry shall thereupon select a replacement according to Article III Section 5 herein."

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Qualified voters are all baptized persons sixteen (16) years of age or over who regularly attend services at Good Shepherd, are members of the congregation, and who contribute for the funds or expenses of the church and have done so for six months previous to the meeting.

LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING !

This will be an African-American History Month Celebration featuring the Jacksonville Mass Choir & Paxon School for Advanced Studies Choir, Deborah J. McDuffie, artistic director, and Dr. Herbert Jones, guest director. Come and hear 150+ voices in Good Shepherd's thrilling acoustics. Being performed will be works of celebrated African-American composers: Roland Carter, Duke Ellington, Moses Hogan, Arnold Servier, Richard Smallwood, Royal Stanton, Raymond Wise. This concert is free and open to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For additional information call 904-693-7583 ext.125 or 904-504-2763.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers at the Altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for our family by Allan and Fran Wulbern.

If you would like to donate funds for altar flowers, please visit the flower chart in the narthex to schedule your arrangement for a particular Sunday. Donations can be made in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one, event, etc. The Flower Guild will provide an arrangement with a $75 donation. Note: To ensure that your order will be honored, please contact the Parish Office for flower requests.

From the Hospitality Committee:

Donations of ginger ale, frozen juices, and cookies are always needed for the coffee hour. Items can be dropped off at the church office. Please write "coffee hour" on each bag.

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS

Let us know if you want your contact information published in the 2009 Parish Directory. Please fill-out a contact update form and return it to the church office. Forms can be found in the narthex.

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 Calendar button at our website.