LITURGY OF THE WORD AND WEEKLY READINGS
Sunday, October 28, 2012:Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost: Pledge/Commitment Sunday
First Lesson: Job (42:1-6, 10-17)
Psalm 34:1-8, Page 627 BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Hebrews 7:23-28)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (10:46-52)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Ephesians 4:1-16; Tuesday Luke 11:27-36; Wednesday Luke 11:37-52; Thursday Hebrews 11:32-42; Friday Luke 12:13-31; Saturday Luke 12:32-48.
Sunday, October 21, 2012: Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost: A Public Service Of Healing
First Lesson: Job (38:1-7)
Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b, Page 735 BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Hebrews 5:1-10)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (10:35-45)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Luke 9:51-56; Tuesday Matthew 10:16-22; Wednesday Luke 10:17-24; Thursday Luke 10:25-37; Friday Luke 10:38-42; Saturday Luke 11:1-13.
Sunday, October 14, 2012: Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: Job (23:1-9, 16-17)
Psalm 124, Page 781 BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's: (Hebrews 4:12-16)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (10:17-31)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Luke 8:26-39; Tuesday Luke 8:40-56; Wednesday Luke 9:1-17; Thursday Luke 1:1-4; Friday Luke 9:28-36; Saturday Luke 9:37-50.
Sunday, October 7, 2012: Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: Job (1:1; 2:1-10)
Psalm 124, Page 781 BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Hebrews 1:1-4;2:5-12)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (10:2-16)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Luke 6:39-49; Tuesday Luke 7:1-17; Wednesday Luke 7:18-35; Thursday Luke 7:36-50; Friday Luke 8:1-15; Saturday Luke 8:16-25.
Monday, October 8, 2012
NEWS AND EVENTS
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women aged 40 and older have a mammogram screening once per year. By getting regular mammograms, doctors are able to detect the disease in its earliest stage. Early detection increases a woman's chances of survival.
Sources:
1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/Features/BreastCancerDisabilities CLICK HERE
2. American cancer Society's Report: www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/index?ssSourceSiteId=null CLICK HERE
Upcoming Events
In Memory for October
From The Desk Of The Rector
Do You Have A Job Or A Ministry?
Check this perspective. some people have a Job in the Church; others involve themselves in a Ministry. What is the Difference?
If you are doing it because no one else will, it is a Job.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it is a Ministry.
If you quit because someone criticizes you, it is a Job.
If you keep on serving, it is a Ministry.
If you will do it so long as it does interfere with other activities, it is a Job.
If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it is a Ministry.
If you quit because no one praises you, or thanks you, it is a Job.
If you stay with it even though no one recognizes your effort, it is a Ministry.
If your concern is success, it is a Job.
If your concern is faithfulness, it is a Ministry.
The average Church if filled with people doing Jobs.
A great and growing Church is filled with people involved in Ministry.
Where do you fit in? Where does your Church fit in?
If God calls you to a ministry do not treat is like a Job.
If you have a Job in the Church give it up and find a Ministry.
God does not want us feeling stuck with a Job.
He wants us to be excited and faithful to Him in Ministry.
The author is unknown
Directions To St. Monica's
Check this perspective. some people have a Job in the Church; others involve themselves in a Ministry. What is the Difference?
If you are doing it because no one else will, it is a Job.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it is a Ministry.
If you quit because someone criticizes you, it is a Job.
If you keep on serving, it is a Ministry.
If you will do it so long as it does interfere with other activities, it is a Job.
If you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it is a Ministry.
If you quit because no one praises you, or thanks you, it is a Job.
If you stay with it even though no one recognizes your effort, it is a Ministry.
If your concern is success, it is a Job.
If your concern is faithfulness, it is a Ministry.
The average Church if filled with people doing Jobs.
A great and growing Church is filled with people involved in Ministry.
Where do you fit in? Where does your Church fit in?
If God calls you to a ministry do not treat is like a Job.
If you have a Job in the Church give it up and find a Ministry.
God does not want us feeling stuck with a Job.
He wants us to be excited and faithful to Him in Ministry.
The author is unknown
Directions To St. Monica's
For driving directions to St. Monica's, 3575 Main Street, Hartford CLICK HERE
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women aged 40 and older have a mammogram screening once per year. By getting regular mammograms, doctors are able to detect the disease in its earliest stage. Early detection increases a woman's chances of survival.
Sources:
1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/Features/BreastCancerDisabilities CLICK HERE
2. American cancer Society's Report: www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/index?ssSourceSiteId=null CLICK HERE
Upcoming Events
Vestry Meeting will be Thursday, October 11th. at 6:30 p.m.
Confirmation Classes begin October 14th
Feast of St. Luke will be Thursday October 18th.
Healing Service will be Sunday October 21st.
Diversity Sundays:
1. Brazil November 11th
2. Barbados November 25th
Feast of St. Luke will be Thursday October 18th.
Healing Service will be Sunday October 21st.
Diversity Sundays:
1. Brazil November 11th
2. Barbados November 25th
Calendars for 2013
Religious calendars for 2013 are now available at a cost of $10 each. Please see Euna Farrell or Arlette Hurdle.
Food Pantry
Religious calendars for 2013 are now available at a cost of $10 each. Please see Euna Farrell or Arlette Hurdle.
Food Pantry
Please continue to donate to the Ruth Small Food Pantry. Suggested items are canned or instant potatoes, canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken(, canned sweet potatoes, soup, peanut butter,jelly and individual fruit cups. Thank you for your continued support.
Rescheduling Meetings
Fr. Davidson needs our cooperation if we wish to reschedule a meeting on Monday or Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Fr. Davidson schedules interviews and pastoral counseling either before or after Prayer Meetings on Monday. He may also schedule interviews and pastoral counseling on Wednesday. He schedules events when there is no Bible Study. As a courtesy, please call Fr. Davidson to verify if he has anything schedule.
Activity Calendar
Weekly: 1) Mondays-Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. 2)Wednesday-Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
Special Days (Weekly): 1) Wednesdays and Fridays-Food Pantry opens 10:00 a.m. to noon.
2) Every other thursday-Pro's and Con's task Force at 6:30 p.m.
Special Says (Monthly): First Thursday-Stewardship committee at 6:30 p.m. 2) Second Thursday-Vestry Meeting 6:30 p.m. 3) Third Tuesday- Women of Valier 4) Third and fourth Saturday opens at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. 5) First Saturday-Episcopal Church women (ECW) at 12:00 noon.
Birthdays And Anniversaries in October
Happy Birthday to: Synfoni Green 2nd; Angela Chambers 4th; Beverly Watson 5th; Nicholas Harvey 6th; Susan Davis 7th; Immauni James 8th; Elijah Henriques 10th; Florence Burke 11th; Perron Duncan, Eddie Davis, Jason Harvey and Neville Radway 18th; Andrea Anderson 22nd; Beverly Forrester 25th; Monet Warren 28th; Edrick Hall 30th.
In Memory of: Sara Duke, George Calloway and George Terry 1st; Hazel Smith 2nd; Clariana Airey 3rd; Amy Taylor 5th; Andrew Jordon and Stephen Okrey 8th; Beatrice McCoy 9th; Clarissa Ford and Hubert Hamilton 10th; Robert Palmer and Louise Waterman 11th; Zelma Smith 13th; Florence Jones and Bertram Jones 14th; Edward Weaver 15th; Susan Reid 16th; Ethel Anderson, Herbert Connover and Ella Holloway 17th; Archibald Reedy 19th; Viola Jones and Cobrine Henry 22nd; Magnolia Cole 23rd; Adeline Powers and Gwendolyn Calvin 25th; Eugene Nelson, Delores Swett and Philip Owens 27th; Cecelia Irving, Hubert Cooke, Sr. and Ida Worrell 28th; Mary Baisden 30th.
Statin Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration announced in February that two new side effects-an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and potential memory problems-would be added to labels on statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs. They include atorvastatin (Lipitor and generic), lovastatin (Mevacor and generic), and simvastatin (Zocor and generic).
The type 2 diabetes risk is based on a review of several clinical studies that found an increased risk of elevated blood sugar levels and diabetes among people taking statins compared with those taking a placebo. In one of those studies, the large-scale Jupiter trial, investigators reported a rate of type 2 diabetes in men and women taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) that was roughly one-quarter higher than those in the placebo group.
The other warning is based on rare reports the FDA received about people developing memory loss or impairment while taking a statin. The Problems generally occurred in people older than 50 and disappeared when the stopped taking the drug. The FDA also said it was removing from statin labels a recommendation that patients who take them have their liver function tested periodically. It cited a lack of evidence that routine monitoring helped detect or prevent serious liver injuries. (People should still have their liver enzymes checked before starting a statin).
The new warnings underscore our advice to try lowering high cholesterol with lifestyle changes first, such as a healthy diet and exercise, before taking medication. Even when a drug is needed, those lifestyle changes might help to reduce your dose or minimize any side effects.
Source: "New Warnings On Statin Drugs." Consumer Reports on Health (June 2012), p. 3.
THE BOOK CORNER
Bleachers
by John Grisham
All the accusations are true. This book is short and simple. (As if you didn't notice its trim length when you took it into your judgmental little hands)? I've always approached Grisham's writing with an open mind, and, although I've trashed one or two of his books at this site--think "the Brethren"--I've applauded when he tries something different and pulls it off.
"Bleachers" is a basic story of forgiveness and regrets. As football players from a small town's past gather to honor their dying coach, they swap tales and a few secrets. They reconnect. Forgive and forget. Remember and relieve. The ideas are straightforward, yet told with wit and wisdom. Sure, some of they characters may seem like stereotypes, but these are stereotypes we all know personally--if you grew up in a small town at least.
My wife and I read this together in three short sittings, laughing, and reminiscing ourselves after closing the covers. I am glad to see Grisham's pattern of stretching the mold he created. Rather than remaining trapped by expectations, he continues to broaden and expand them. If you want "War and Peace," don't pick up a 163 page novella. If you want an entertaining and heart-warming tale that you can digest quickly, this is the story for you.
Review by Eric Wilson
Bleachers
by John Grisham
All the accusations are true. This book is short and simple. (As if you didn't notice its trim length when you took it into your judgmental little hands)? I've always approached Grisham's writing with an open mind, and, although I've trashed one or two of his books at this site--think "the Brethren"--I've applauded when he tries something different and pulls it off.
"Bleachers" is a basic story of forgiveness and regrets. As football players from a small town's past gather to honor their dying coach, they swap tales and a few secrets. They reconnect. Forgive and forget. Remember and relieve. The ideas are straightforward, yet told with wit and wisdom. Sure, some of they characters may seem like stereotypes, but these are stereotypes we all know personally--if you grew up in a small town at least.
My wife and I read this together in three short sittings, laughing, and reminiscing ourselves after closing the covers. I am glad to see Grisham's pattern of stretching the mold he created. Rather than remaining trapped by expectations, he continues to broaden and expand them. If you want "War and Peace," don't pick up a 163 page novella. If you want an entertaining and heart-warming tale that you can digest quickly, this is the story for you.
Review by Eric Wilson
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