Wednesday, November 4, 2009


THE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Shepherd's Staff Online

November 2, 2009



Good Shepherd

1100 STOCKTON STREET, JACKSONVILLE. FL 32204
904-387-5691


IN THIS ISSUE
This Week at Good Shepherd

Parish Dinner
Thanksgiving
Building Our Youth Group
Lectionary
Good Shepherd 101
The Kings Singers

St. Nicholas & St. Cecelia Choirs
Forward Day By Day
Flowers
Diocesan Youth Ministry
From The Hospitality Committee
Help Us Update Our Records
 
MISSION STATEMENT

We gather to nurture a family of diverse and faithful people who reflect, share and celebrate Christ's love through the Episcopal tradition reaching out and connecting with all of God's people.

LINKS

Camp Weed

Episcopal Diocese of Florida Website

Good Shepherd Website

Riverside Fine Arts



Rector's Discretionary Fund
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Please remember your Clergy's Discretionary Fund when giving to the ministries of the church. This fund directly supports various members of our congregation and various community outreach organizations that assist others when emergencies do occur. Thank you for your commitment to the pastoral ministry that it is so vital to those in crisis





A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website. 

This Week at Good Shepherd
 Monday, November 2nd
     6:00 pm      Buildings & Grounds

Tuesday, November 3rd
     4:00 pm      Garden Guild (Courtyard)
Wednesday, November 4th
      5:30 pm      Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
      5:30 pm      St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsal
      6:00 pm      Hors d'oeuvres and program (Craig Hall)
      7:00 pm      Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday, November 5th
      3:00 pm      CEW (Classroom F)
      8:00 pm      King Singers Concert (RFAA)

Sunday, November 8th
      8:00 am    Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
      9:00 am    Adult Discussion (Craig Hall)
      9:30 am    Breakfast Club (upstairs Worsham  Hall)              
    10:00 am    Godly Play
    10:00 am    Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
     1:30 am     Parish Luncheon (Worsham 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
Cornucopia (3)


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?






Lectionary For This Week



Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Neh. 6:1-19; Rev. 10:1-11; Matt. 13:36-43


Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Neh. 12:27-31a,42b-47; Rev. 11:1-19; Matt. 13:44-52
Wednesday:


AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Neh. 13:4-22; Rev. 12:1-12; Matt. 13:53-58
 
Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Ezra 7:(1-10)11-26; Rev. 14:1-13; Matt. 14:1-12
 
Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Ezra 7:27-28, 8:21-36; Rev. 15:1-8; Matt. 14:13-21
 
Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Ezra 9:1-15; Rev. 17:1-14; Matt. 14:22-36







GOOD SHEPHERD 101


Tuesdays at 6:00 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


Riverside Fine Arts
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.




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.





FORWARD DAY BY DAY


Forward Day By Day Nov-Jan



Copies of Forward Day By Day books for November, December, January are in the narthex and in the parish office.




FLOWERSTulips



The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of James A. Ellis by Frances Ellis.





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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:

Coffee


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