Shepherd's Staff -- March 30, 2009

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of March 30, 2009.

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of March 30, 2009
Events This Week
Matt Brouwer
Spring Clean Up
Forward Day By Day
Easter Flowers & Music
Flower Chart
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, March 31st

3:00 p.m. - CEW
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)

WEDNESDAY, April 1st

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Rector's program (Craig Hall)
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, April 2nd

3:00 p.m. - CEW

SATURDAY, April 4th

Garden Guild Annual Spring Clean-Up

SUNDAY, April 5th PALM SUNDAY

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

Lectionary for the Week of March 30th

Monday:
AM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35
Jer. 24:1-10; Rom. 9:19-33; John 9:1-17

Tuesday:
AM Psalm [120], 121, 122, 123; PM Psalm 124, 125, 126, [127]
Jer. 25:8-17; Rom. 10:1-13; John 9:18-41

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:145-176; PM Psalm 128, 129, 130
Jer. 25:30-38; Rom. 10:14-21; John 10:1-18

Thursday:
AM Psalm 131, 132, [133]; PM Psalm 140, 142
Jer. 26:1-16; Rom. 11:1-12; John 10:19-42

Friday:
AM Psalm 95* & 22; PM Psalm 141, 143:1-11(12)
Jer. 29:1,4-13; Rom. 11:13-24; John 11:1-27 or 12:1-10

Saturday:
AM Psalm 137:1-6(7-9), 144; PM Psalm 42, 43
Jer. 31:27-34; Rom. 11:25-36; John 11:28-44 or 12:37-50

Good Shepherd 101

GS101 is returning! This 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. The first session in this series will be this Tuesday @ 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. A nursery will be provided.

MATT BROUWER

April 3rd - San Jose Episcopal Church & Day School cordially invites you to an outdoor concert featuring national recording artist MATT BROUWER (www.mattbrouwer.com) on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM at San Jose Episcopal Day School (North Grounds), located at 7423 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217. The concert will benefit Children's Services at Sulzbacher Center. Tickets: $5 each - Order at www.itickets.com or call 904-733-1811. This is an outdoor all-ages/family concert...please feel free to bring picnic dinner, blankets, folding chairs, etc.

Garden Guild Annual Spring Clean-up

April 4th and 11th

Come join the Garden Guild in Lenten service.

The annual grounds spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 4th 8:00 am - 12:00 noon. and the annual courtyard spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 11th 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

The grounds around the out side of the church will be our focus on the 4th and the courtyard will be our focus on the 11th. Bring your rakes, limb saws, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, shovels, hand tools, gloves etc.

If you don't have any tools, come anyway. Many hands makes work light as they say.

If you have any questions please e-mail Skye at skyecarroll@live.com or call at 904-434-8494.

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.

EASTER FLOWERS & MUSIC

Offering Envelopes for Easter Flowers and Music may be found in the pews. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the Easter flowers, please place your check in the envelope and indicate how you would like it listed in the Easter bulletins. Also, if you would like to "adopt" a window box for Easter Day, please contact Randy Stephens or the church office.

FLOWERS CHART

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.

Diocesan Youth Ministry

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

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 -- March 23, 2009

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

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of March 23, 2009
Events This Week
John Williams
Parish Breakfast
Upcoming Events
Spring Clean Up
Forward Day By Day
Easter Flowers & Music
Flower Chart
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, March 24th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)

WEDNESDAY, March 25th

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Rector's program (Craig Hall)
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, March 26th

3:00 p.m. - CEW

FRIDAY, March 27th

8:00 p.m. - Riverside Fine Arts Concert - John Williams

SUNDAY, March 28th

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

Lectionary for the Week of March 23th

Monday:
AM Psalm 89:1-18; PM Psalm 89:19-52
Jer. 16:10-21; Rom. 7:1-12; John 6:1-15

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 97, 99, [100]; PM Psalm 94, [95]
Jer. 17:19-27; Rom. 7:13-25; John 6:16-27

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; PM Psalm 119:121-144
Jer. 18:1-11; Rom. 8:1-11; John 6:27-40

Thursday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Jer. 22:13-23; Rom. 8:12-27; John 6:41-51

Friday:
AM Psalm 95* & 102; PM Psalm 107:1-32
Jer. 23:1-8; Rom. 8:28-39; John 6:52-59

Saturday:
AM Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); PM Psalm 33
Jer. 23:9-15; Rom. 9:1-18; John 6:60-71

Good Shepherd 101

GS101 is returning! This 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. The first session in this series will be this Tuesday @ 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. A nursery will be provided.

Riverside Fine Arts presents
JOHN WILLIAMS

Friday, March 27Th - 8:00 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd

John Williams was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he was taught the guitar by his father. Later he attended summer courses with Segovia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and studied music at the Royal College of Music in London. He has lived in London since 1952.

One of the most versatile and respected guitarists in the world, John Williams has explored, expanded and personally inspired a modern renaissance for the classical guitar through his international concert appearances and best-selling recordings. When he made his first appearances in the United States some forty years ago, Williams signed an exclusive contract with CBS Masterworks, which is now Sony Classical.

Parish Breakfast - Sunday March 29th

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 27 - RFAA Concert @ 8 pm. Classical guitarist John Williams will perform. Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit RiversideFineArts.org

Garden Guild Annual Spring Clean-up

Come join the Garden Guild in Lenten service.

The annual grounds spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 4th 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

The grounds around the out side of the church will be our focus. Bring your rakes, limb saws, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, shovels, hand tools, gloves etc.

If you don't have any tools, come anyway. Many hands makes work light as they say.
If you have any questions please e-mail Skye at skyecarroll@live.com or call at 904-434-8494.

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.

EASTER FLOWERS & MUSIC

Offering Envelopes for Easter Flowers and Music may be found in the pews. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the Easter flowers, please place your check in the envelope and indicate how you would like it listed in the Easter bulletins. Also, if you would like to "adopt" a window box for Easter Day, please contact Randy Stephens or the church office.

FLOWERS CHART

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.

Diocesan Youth Ministry

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

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 -- March 16, 2009

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

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of March 16, 2009
Events This Week
WATS
Upcoming Events
Spring Clean Up
Forward Day By Day
Easter Flowers & Music
Flower Chart
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, March 17th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)

WEDNESDAY, March 18th

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Rector's program (Craig Hall)
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, March 19th

3:00 p.m. - CEW

SUNDAY, March 20th

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Class
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II
3:00 p.m. - RFAA Organ Concert

Lectionary for the Week of March 11th

Monday:
AM Psalm 80; PM Psalm 77, [79]
Jer. 7:1-15; Rom. 4:1-12; John 7:14-36

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 78:1-39; PM Psalm 78:40-72
Jer. 7:21-34; Rom. 4:13-25; John 7:37-52

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:97-120; PM Psalm 81, 82
Jer. 8:18-9:6; Rom. 5:1-11; John 8:12-20

Thursday:
AM Psalm [83] or 42, 43; PM Psalm 85, 86
Jer. 10:11-24; Rom. 5:12-21; John 8:21-32

Friday:
AM Psalm 95[*] & 88; PM Psalm 91, 92
Jer. 11:1-8,14-20; Rom. 6:1-11; John 8:33-47

Saturday:
AM Psalm 87, 90; PM Psalm 136
Jer. 13:1-11; Rom. 6:12-23; John 8:47-59

Good Shepherd 101

GS101 is returning! This 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. The first session in this series will be this Tuesday @ 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. A nursery will be provided.

WATS - "We Are The Sermon"

Yesterday, Sunday, March 15th, we gathered after the 10:00 a.m. service at Betty Malone's home, to express a small token of our thanks to her for all that she has done for us at Good Shepherd through all the many years. We spruced up her home both inside and out.

Be sure to not miss the next WATS. It is a great experience

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 22 - RFAA Concert - Riverside Fine Arts presents English organist William Whitehead on Sunday, March 22 at 3 pm at Good Shepherd. Tickets are $10 for parishioners.

March 27 - RFAA Concert @ 8 pm. Classical guitarist John Williams will perform. Tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit RiversideFineArts.org

Garden Guild Annual Spring Clean-up

Come join the Garden Guild in Lenten service.

The annual grounds spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 4th 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

The grounds around the out side of the church will be our focus. Bring your rakes, limb saws, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, shovels, hand tools, gloves etc.

If you don't have any tools, come anyway. Many hands makes work light as they say.
If you have any questions please e-mail Skye at skyecarroll@live.com or call at 904-434-8494.

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.

EASTER FLOWERS & MUSIC

Offering Envelopes for Easter Flowers and Music may be found in the pews. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the Easter flowers, please place your check in the envelope and indicate how you would like it listed in the Easter bulletins. Also, if you would like to "adopt" a window box for Easter Day, please contact Randy Stephens or the church office.

FLOWERS CHART

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.

Diocesan Youth Ministry

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

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 -- March 9, 2009

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of March 9, 2009.

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of March 9, 2009
Events This Week
WATS
Upcoming Events
Genevans Concert
Spring Clean Up
Forward Day By Day
Article Headline
Altar Flowers
Article Headline
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, March 9th

6:00 p.m. - Outreach Committee (Fant Library)

TUESDAY, March 10th

3:00 p.m. - CEW
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)

WEDNESDAY, March 11th

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Rector's program (Craig Hall)
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, March 12th

3:00 p.m. - CEW

SUNDAY, March 8th

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Class
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:30 a.m. - WATS (Betty Malone's House)
6:00 p.m. - CMS Consert

Lectionary for the Week of March 9nd

Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Jer. 1:11-19; Rom. 1:1-15; John 4:27-42

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Jer. 2:1-13; Rom. 1:16-25; John 4:43-54

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Jer. 3:6-18; Rom. 1:28-2:11; John 5:1-18

Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Jer. 4:9-10,19-28; Rom. 2:12-24; John 5:19-29

Friday:
AM Psalm 95 [for the Invitatory] 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Jer. 5:1-9; Rom. 2:25-3:18; John 5:30-47

Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Jer. 5:20-31; Rom. 3:19-31; John 7:1-13

Good Shepherd 101

GS101 is returning! This 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. The first session in this series will be this Tuesday @ 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. A nursery will be provided.

WATS - "We Are The Sermon"

This coming Sunday, March 15th, we will gather (rain or shine) after the 10:00 a.m. service at Betty Malone's home, 4441 Country Club Road, to express a small token of our thanks to her for all that she has done for us at Good Shepherd through all the many years. We will spruce up her home both inside and out.

Items to bring:

• Gloves
• Pruning-type tools
• Shovels
• Post hole diggers
• Tarps or drop cloths
• Garden hoses.

If you intend to work outdoors, please wear shoes suitable for working in a garden.

Also - there will be an opportunity for others to help with sandwiches and refreshments. If you would like to participate with either please call Dale Taylor or Paul Arrington early this week.
Dale: 389-0459
Paul: 388-7297

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.

March 15th - Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
6 pm, Craig Hall/Good Shepherd
Henson Markham, Artistic Director
Mozart: Oboe Quartet

Caroline Sampson, oboe
Timothy Edwards, violin
Tyrone Tidwell, viola
Lauren Franklin, cello

Schubert: Shepherd on the Rock

Kimberly Beasley, soprano
Artie Clifton, clarinet
Rachel Clifton, piano

Clara Schumann: Piano Trio

Marguerite Richardson, violin
Linda Minke, cello
Jeanne Huebner, piano

Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5

Kimberly Beasley, soprano
Timothy Edwards, conductor
Cellos: Lauren Franklin, Victor Minke Huls, Katy Kemple, Brittany Maroney, Linda Minke, Ariadna Perez, Larry Rawdon, Anna Wilson

Genevans Concert
Ortega Presbyterian Church
4406 Longfellow St., Jacksonville, FL

Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:00 PM

You are invited to come and hear these talented young people from Geneva College present choral renditions that will be a tremendous spiritual blessing.

This concert is presented with no admission fee. A free-will offering will be received to defray expenses.

The Genevans Choir is an a cappella choir of Geneva College, in Beaver Falls, PA. The 50-member choir is on tour of the Southeastern United States, and has been a ministry of the college since 1938. The concert will include motets from Victoria's "Lamentations of Jeremiah" and "Super flumina Babylonis" of Palestrina, as well as music by two composers with special anniversaries this year: Felix Mendelssohn (b. 1809) and Henry Purcell (b. 1659). Further variety will be added by performances of The Grace Notes and Eight Bells, small ensembles of women and men respectively. The Genevans are directed by Dr. Robert M. Copeland.

Garden Guild Annual Spring Clean-up

Come join the Garden Guild in Lenten service.

The annual grounds spring clean-up is scheduled for Saturday April 4th 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

The grounds around the out side of the church will be our focus. Bring your rakes, limb saws, chain saws, blowers, pressure washers, shovels, hand tools, gloves etc.

If you don't have any tools, come anyway. Many hands makes work light as they say.
If you have any questions please e-mail Skye at skyecarroll@live.com or call at 904-434-8494.

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.

EASTER FLOWERS & MUSIC

Offering Envelopes for Easter Flowers and Music may be found in the pews. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the Easter flowers, please place your check in the envelope and indicate how you would like it listed in the Easter bulletins. Also, if you would like to "adopt" a window box for Easter Day, please contact Randy Stephens or the church office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

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.

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 -- March 2, 2009

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

IN THIS ISSUE

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of March 2, 2009
GS - 101
MARCH COVERED DISH LUNCHEON
Upcoming Events
Forward Day By Day
Easter Flowers and Music
Altar Flowers
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Upcoming DCCL Events
Good Friday Offering
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, March 2nd

6:00 p.m. - Buildings & Grounds (Fant Library)

TUESDAY, March 3rd

3:00 p.m. - CEW
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)

WEDNESDAY, March 4th

12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Rector's program (Craig Hall)
7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir rehearsal

THURSDAY, March 5th

3:00 p.m. - CEW

SUNDAY, March 8th

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Class
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:00 a.m. - Parish Luncheon

Lectionary for the Week of March 2nd

Monday:
AM Psalm 41, 52; PM Psalm 44
Deut. 8:11-20; Heb. 2:11-18; John 2:1-12

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48
Deut. 9:4-12; Heb. 3:1-11; John 2:13-22

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm 49, [53]
Deut. 9:13-21; Heb. 3:12-19; John 2:23-3:15

Thursday:
AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [59, 60] or 19, 46
Deut. 9:23-10:5; Heb: 4:1-10; John 3:16-21

Friday:
AM Psalm 95* & 40, 54; PM Psalm 51
Deut. 10:12-22; Heb. 4:11-16; John 3:22-36

Saturday:
AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138, 139:1-17(18-23)

GS 101

GS101is returning! This 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. The first session in this series will be this Tuesday @ 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. A nursery will be provided.

MARCH COVERED DISH LUNCHEON

March 8th
(Hosted by the Hospitality Committee)

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.

March 15th - Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
6 pm, Craig Hall/Good Shepherd
Henson Markham, Artistic Director
Mozart: Oboe Quartet

Caroline Sampson, oboe
Timothy Edwards, violin
Tyrone Tidwell, viola
Lauren Franklin, cello

Schubert: Shepherd on the Rock

Kimberly Beasley, soprano
Artie Clifton, clarinet
Rachel Clifton, piano

Clara Schumann: Piano Trio

Marguerite Richardson, violin
Linda Minke, cello
Jeanne Huebner, piano

Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5

Kimberly Beasley, soprano
Timothy Edwards, conductor
Cellos: Lauren Franklin, Victor Minke Huls, Katy Kemple, Brittany Maroney, Linda Minke, Ariadna Perez, Larry Rawdon, Anna Wilson

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.

EASTER FLOWERS & MUSIC

Offering Envelopes for Easter Flowers and Music may be found in the pews. If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the Easter flowers, please place your check in the envelope and indicate how you would like it listed in the Easter bulletins. Also, if you would like to "adopt" a window box for Easter Day, please contact Randy Stephens or the church office.

ALTAR FLOWERS

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.

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