IN THIS ISSUE
This Week at Good ShepherdThis 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
TUESDAY, March 24thLectionary for the Week of March 23th3:00 p.m. - CEWWEDNESDAY, March 25th
6:00 p.m. - GS 101 (Craig Hall)12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Chapel)THURSDAY, March 26th
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. - CEWFRIDAY, March 27th8:00 p.m. - Riverside Fine Arts Concert - John WilliamsSUNDAY, March 28th8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. - Parish Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - Rite II
Monday:Good Shepherd 101
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
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 PMParish Breakfast - Sunday March 29th
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.
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 387-4827UPCOMING 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.orgGarden Guild Annual Spring Clean-up
Come join the Garden Guild in Lenten service.FORWARD DAY BY DAY
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.
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 FloridaUpcoming DCCL Events
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.
Diocesan Center for Christian LivingGOOD FRIDAY OFFERING
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.)
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
