IN THIS ISSUE
This Week at Good ShepherdThis 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
MONDAY, March 2ndLectionary for the Week of March 2nd6:00 p.m. - Buildings & Grounds (Fant Library)TUESDAY, March 3rd3:00 p.m. - CEWWEDNESDAY, March 4th
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)THURSDAY, March 5th
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 rehearsal3:00 p.m. - CEWSUNDAY, March 8th8:00 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
Monday:GS 101
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)
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 8thUPCOMING EVENTS
(Hosted by the Hospitality Committee)
March 14th - 8th Annual Diocesan Altar Guild LuncheonFORWARD DAY BY DAY
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 QuartetCaroline Sampson, oboeSchubert: Shepherd on the Rock
Timothy Edwards, violin
Tyrone Tidwell, viola
Lauren Franklin, celloKimberly Beasley, sopranoClara Schumann: Piano Trio
Artie Clifton, clarinet
Rachel Clifton, pianoMarguerite Richardson, violinVilla-Lobos: Bachianas Brasilieras No. 5
Linda Minke, cello
Jeanne Huebner, pianoKimberly Beasley, soprano
Timothy Edwards, conductor
Cellos: Lauren Franklin, Victor Minke Huls, Katy Kemple, Brittany Maroney, Linda Minke, Ariadna Perez, Larry Rawdon, Anna Wilson
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 FloridaUpcoming DCCL Events
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.
Diocesan Center for Christian LivingGOOD FRIDAY OFFERING
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.)
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDING BISHOP
Epiphany 2009From the Hospitality Committee:
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
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
