This Week at Good Shepherd Monday, October 26th 6:00 pm Vestry Meeting (Craig Hall) Tuesday, October 27th 4:00 pm Garden Guild (Courtyard) Wednesday, October 28th No rehearsal for St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia Choirs 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist (Rite II) 6:00 pm Hors d'oeuvres and Special program 7:00 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday, October 29th 3:00 pm CEW (Classroom F) Sunday, November 1st - All Saint's Day 8:00 am Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 am Adult Discussion (Craig Hall) 9:30 am Breakfast Club (upstairs of Worsham Hall) 10:00 am Godly Play 10:00 am Holy Eucharist (Rite II) 6:00 pm Evensong 7:00 pm Reception (Craig Hall) | A Choral Evensong
A service of Choral Evensong will be held on All Saints Day, November 1st at 6:00 pm, with music by Baynon, T. V.StanFord, Baiton and William Smith of Durham.
The Rev. Doug Hodsdon, Officiant
Shannon Gallier and John Barry, Organists
The Chancel Choir of the Church of the Good Shepherd
Evening Prayer is a liturgy in use in the Anglican Communion and celebrated in the late afternoon or evening. The feast of All Saints is a holy day of the Church honoring all saints, known and unknown. It is held, not only to remember individual saints, but also to remember all those who have died.
Choral evensong, when celebrated in observance of All Saints Day is a meditative and poetic way to commemorate the departed.
A wine and cheese reception will follow in Craig Hall. | | |
Mark Your Calendar ... PARISH DINNER
Thursday, November 19th, starting at 6pm in Worsham Hall. "A Celebration of Good Shepherd- Past, Present, Future" This will be a catered dinner; entertainment provided; nursery available. R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office! | | THANKSGIVING
Let's Make Thanksgiving last all year.....
Once again the Outreach Committee asks that we pledge to help keep the pantries at St. Mary's and St. Catherine's stocked throughout the entire year.
But especially for the next weeks the parish is encouraged to bring items that may be given to the pantries for a Thanksgiving Day meal.
Those items include:
Canned hams
Potatoes
Stove Top stuffing
Cranberries
Gravy packets
Rice
Dinner rolls
Canned Vegetables
Mac'N Cheese
Gift Cards for Winn-Dixie, Publix or Target and cash donations are welcomed! But it is so simple to add the needed items to ourpersonal shopping trips to the grocery store. Don't forget the "buy one, get one free" sales.
Items needed on a weekly basis throughout the year include (but are not limited to) the following:
· Canned vegetables and fruits
· Boxed meals (i.e. Mac 'N Cheese...)
· Peanut Butter
· Canned meats
· Soups
· Rice and pasta
· Crackers
· Boxed Cereals
| BUILDING OUR YOUTH GROUP! What's up for 4th graders and older kids this fall?
"First Friday Fun" is where we all get together for fun monthly activities the first Friday of each month. First Friday Night Fun will continue through-out the fall. This month First Friday Fun will meet on Saturday, November 7 @ 9:00 am at the church. We will be visiting Conner's Amazing Cornfield. Admission is $8/person; children 23 months and younger have free admission. Everyone welcomed! Please call Margo @ 389-1467 for more info.
Sunday Morning "Breakfast Club" is on Sundays at 9:30 in the upstairs of Worsham Hall. The curriculumis centered on learning how we worship - using the Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal and other tools. Bible study will include - how to use the Bible, the readings for the day, and using tools such as the Bible Dictionary and Concordance. The work will be self-paced so that a child can arrive anytime between 9:30 and the end of the sermon and stay through the entire time or leave to prepare for choir or to acolyte. Of course, as the class name implies, there will be a light breakfast at 9:30. Deacon Linda will be teaching the class and she is looking for others who would like to join her in the adventure...do you know how to use a Concordance?
| GOOD SHEPHERD 101
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. GS 101 is a six-session 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. If you would like to participate, call the church office.
| THE KINGS SINGERS
 Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:00 PM Church of the Good Shepherd "Still unmatched for their musicality and sheer ability to entertain" (The London Times), The King's Singers have put forth the highest caliber of a cappella performance since the group's inception at King's College, Cambridge in 1968. Now comprised of David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright (countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone) and Stephen Connolly (bass), The King's Singers continue to be one of the most sought-after and critically acclaimed vocal ensembles in the world, widely celebrated for their manifold repertoire choices and deep commitment to new works. | Fall UTO Ingathering
Fall UTO Ingathering - The Fall United Thank Offering Ingathering is held on or about the first Sunday in November. This year it falls on November 1st, All Saints Day. What a great way to remember with thankful hearts all the Saints we have known!
You are invited to "count your blessings," - those coins you have put in your Blue Box in thanksgiving for large and small daily gifts from God that brighten your life and the lives of those around you. Bring your coins or a check to your church so that your offering can be joined with the thank offerings of other thankful people.
The power of the Blue Box is unlimited. Your prayers and offerings have built churches and schools, made needed renovations, fed the hungry, clothed the poor, provided shelter for the homeless and have provided care and support for those with physical, mental and emotional challenges.
If you do not have a Blue Box, or would like to know more about the United Thank Offering, please ask Linda Ross. We need you! Regular, intentional thanksgiving can make a difference in your life as well as in the lives of those who receive your offering.
| | St. Nicholas and St. Cecelia Choirs
The St Nicholas (ages 5-7) and St. Cecilia (ages 8-12) Choirs rehearsals are on Wednesdays, at 5:30. Any and all children interested in giving singing a try are welcome to attend. They sing monthly during worship service.
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FORWARD DAY BY DAY
Copies of Forward Day By Day books for November, December, January are in the narthex and in the parish office.
| FLOWERS
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The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Charles Burke, with thanksgiving by Steven Burke, Joe Burke and Carole Burke.
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DIOCESAN CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING EVENTS THIS FALL (All events are at Camp Weed, unless otherwise indicated.)
Patchwork Stole Workshop - December 4-5, 2009 Friday check-in 4:00 pm; Saturday until 4:00 pm Participants will make a clergy or deacon stole. The quilt design for stole will be a four patch on point with triangle sides. 100% cotton fabric is best. Trace patterns and cut fabric Friday afternoon. Sew and finish on Saturday. Advent Quiet Day -
Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00am to 5:00pm Details to follow, please see http://www.diocesefl.org/ for updates Be the Church - Saturday, October 31, 2009 A youth event held at Camp Weed for the day, faith, fun and fellowship. New Beginnings Retreat - November 13-15, 2009 New Beginnings is a unique experience designed specifically to respond to the needs and concerns of Junior High Youth in grades 6-9. Its purpose is to help young people grow in their love of themselves, others and the Lord Jesus Christ. The weekend begins Friday evening when participants arrive at 7PM and continues until Sunday afternoon at 3 PM. There are a series of talks by youth and adults, films, tapes, skits, songs and small group discussions and activities. These presentations focus on subjects such as self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God's Love, Prayer, the Church and "Who is Jesus?" There is also lots of time for laughing, creating, and sharing. Participants not only learn and grow, but have a wonderful time. Clergy are present to assist with Spiritual Direction. Agility Skills & More Seminar - December 3-6, 2009 Thursday afternoon- Sunday afternoon Do you have a young dog who needs skill refinement or more skills work? This three day seminar will be limited to 20 youngsters! There will be two groups. A Novice group (USDAA Starters) with a maximum of 10 dogs and an Intermediate (USDAA Advanced) with a maximum of 10 dogs. Please visit www.dogndive.com for registration details PHIL HOELCHER 2009 SCHUTZHUND CAMP - October 25-31, 2009 Come and immerge yourself in the ultimate schutzhund experience with your companion!! You will EAT, BREATH, and THINK Schutzhund. Arrive 25 Oct. after 4pm and depart 31 Oct. before 11am. Please visit http://www.k9-friends.com/ for registration details |
| | 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 | |
