LITURGY OF THE WORD AND WEEKLY READINGS
Sunday, June 2, 2013: Second Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: 1 Kings (18:20-21, 30-39)
Psalm 96, Page 725, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 1:1-12)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (7:1-10)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday 2 Corinthians 10:1-18; Tuesday
Monday 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:1-2; Tuesday 2 Corinthians 6:3-13; Wednesday 2
Corinthians 7:2-16; Thursday 2 Corinthians 8:1-16; Friday 2 Corinthians 8:16-24;
Saturday 2 Corinthians 9:11-15.
Sunday, June 9, 2013: Third Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: 1 Kings (17:8-16)
Psalm 30, Page 621, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 1:11-24)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (7:11-17)
Suggested Readings for The Week
Monday 2 Corinthians 10:1-18; Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Wednesday 2 Corinthians
11:21b-33; Thursday 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Friday 2 Corinthians 12:11-21; Saturday
2 Corinthians 13:1-14.
Sunday, June 16, 2013: Fourth Sunday After Pentecost: Fathers Day
First Lesson: 2 Samuel (11:26-12:10, 13-15)
Psalm 32, Page 624, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 2:15-21)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (7:36-8:1-3)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday Acts 1:1-14; Tuesday Acts 1:15-26; Wednesday Acts 2:1-21; Thursday Acts 2:22-36;
Friday Acts 2:37-47; Saturday Acts 4:32-5:1-11.
Sunday, June 23, 2013: Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Parish Retreat
First Lesson: Not read today
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 2:15-21)
Psalm 42, Pages 643, 644, BCP
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke 8:26-39
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday John 3:22-30; Tuesday Acts 5:27-42; Wednesday Acts 6:1-15; Thursday Acts 6:15-7:1-16; Friday Acts 7:17-29; Saturday Acts 11:1-18.
Sunday, June 30, 2013: Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16, Page 599, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 5:1, 13-25)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke 9:51-62
Suggested Readings for The Week
Monday Acts 7:44-8:1; Tuesday Acts 8:1-13; Wednesday Acts 8:14-25; Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Friday Acts 9:1-9; Saturday Acts 9:10-19a.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
NEWS AND EVENTS
From The Desk Of The Rector
Elijah found it necessary to prophesy against Ahab, the king of Israel, because he forsook God and worshiped Baal, the god of his wife Jezebel. Ahab sought to kill Elijah but he failed because God was on Elijah's side. Elijah was echoing what the people knew: "you shall have no other God before me" Exodus 20:3.
Our loyalty to God is questioned every day of our lives, by friends, by society, and by our own selfishness. Often we complain to God. Our experience of God is sometimes forgotten and we forget to count our many blessings. Our obedience to God is extremely important in order for God to work in and through us. Loosing ourselves in God and trusting in His every word will bring forth the results God has in store for us.
Remember the words Proverbs 16;9: "A man's mind plans his ways, but the Lord directs his steps." We pray for a mind that knows and trusts God and for a heart to love and trust Him to deliver us.
From The Desk Of The Rector
Elijah found it necessary to prophesy against Ahab, the king of Israel, because he forsook God and worshiped Baal, the god of his wife Jezebel. Ahab sought to kill Elijah but he failed because God was on Elijah's side. Elijah was echoing what the people knew: "you shall have no other God before me" Exodus 20:3.
Our loyalty to God is questioned every day of our lives, by friends, by society, and by our own selfishness. Often we complain to God. Our experience of God is sometimes forgotten and we forget to count our many blessings. Our obedience to God is extremely important in order for God to work in and through us. Loosing ourselves in God and trusting in His every word will bring forth the results God has in store for us.
Remember the words Proverbs 16;9: "A man's mind plans his ways, but the Lord directs his steps." We pray for a mind that knows and trusts God and for a heart to love and trust Him to deliver us.
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Scholarship Sunday
Scholarship Sunday was June 9th. Floyd Wyche was the guest speaker and his speech was entitled "Stay Focused." The graduates were:
Andre Stewart from Central Connecticut State University
April Elliott, Summa Cum Laude from Bay Path College
Christopher A. Toppin from Amherst University
Gabrielle Irving to attend Stone Academy
Asante Asiedu to attend Lehigh University
Christian Battey to attend the University of Connecticut
Kaylan Lewis to attend Providence College
Dennis Williams. Jr. to attend Manchester community college
Tafari Duncan from Watkinson School
Kamalia Warren to attend Medical Profession & Teacher Preparation Academy
Kaye and Cynthia Paddyfote to attend Conard High School.
Camry Brown to attend Pathways Academy
Maya Elenda Tuning from Pre-Kindergarten
Parish Retreat
The Parish retreat will by on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Fish Dinner
The Harvest committee will have a Fish Dinner sale after church on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Dinner includes fish, rice and peas, and vegetables. the price is $20.00.
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.
Birthday And Anniversary in June
Happy Birthday to: Norest Walters, Jr. 5th; Audrey Powell 6th; Tiffany ricketts, Christopher Green and Mark Brown 9th; Samuel Clarke and Jeremy Ifill 10th; Deborah Simmons 13th; Malik Walter 15; Lewis timoll 16th; George Scott 17th; Isaiah Gilmore 19th; Brian Lightfoot 21st; Mark Brown, Sr. 22nd; Bridjette Neals and Brandy Neals 24th; Fred Binion 25th; Rubye McApline 27th; Cicero Tilley 28th; Eleanor Nelson 29th.
Happy Anniversary to: Trevor and Michelle wilson 20th; The Davidsons 22nd; Juan and Lucy fuentes 30th.
In Memory for June
In Memory of: Frances Shaw and Evelyn Lewis 1st; Coleridge Jones 4th; Leonore Rogers 6th; Mary russell, Alfanso Davis, susan Scott and Hugh Bennett 8th Delwyn Watkins and Leroy Zeigler 12th; Ella Smith 13th; Gwendolyn Sangster 14th; Maelie Smith, marie king and William Peter 15th; Lillian Peters 16; Cora Jasper, Aston Archer, Edman wiltshire and Pearl Mitchell 20th; Mandred Henry 21st; Richard wilson 22nd; Lillian Peters 16th; Cora Jasper, Aston Archer, Edman Wiltshire and Pearl Mitchell 20th; Mandred Henry and Richard Wilson 22nd; Earle Noel 30th.
Sympathy to Mavis Blackwood
We extend Christian Sympathy to Mavis Blackwood who mourns the death of her youngest brother in Jamaica. may he rest in peace.
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.
Clergy
The Rev. Charles Davidson
Vestry Members
Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), Patricia David, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, Bates Lyons, Joe Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas.
Music
Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir
Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist
Rector Emeritus
Canon Cyril Burke
Email
monicahartford@gmail.com
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The Empty Chair Near The Alter
No matter how full an Episcopal church may be on Sunday, chances are no one will be sitting in a sometimes ornate chair located somewhere near the alter. This special seat is a sign and symbol of the unity and authority that comes from the particular way Episcopalians have of organizing themselves: it's the bishop's chair.
The bishop has one main seat; its Latin name is cathedra. This is where we get the word cathedral; literally, the place where the bishop is seated. However, bishops get out a lot, regularly visiting parishes, which is why we keep a seat for them. this is a reminder not only of the authority of the bishop, but of the bishop's prayers and presence with us. The empty chair, then, serves as a reminder for us to pray for our bishop as well.
Source: The Episcopal Handbook (New York, NY Church Publishing Incorporated 0228) p.50.
The Empty Chair Near The Alter
No matter how full an Episcopal church may be on Sunday, chances are no one will be sitting in a sometimes ornate chair located somewhere near the alter. This special seat is a sign and symbol of the unity and authority that comes from the particular way Episcopalians have of organizing themselves: it's the bishop's chair.
The bishop has one main seat; its Latin name is cathedra. This is where we get the word cathedral; literally, the place where the bishop is seated. However, bishops get out a lot, regularly visiting parishes, which is why we keep a seat for them. this is a reminder not only of the authority of the bishop, but of the bishop's prayers and presence with us. The empty chair, then, serves as a reminder for us to pray for our bishop as well.
Source: The Episcopal Handbook (New York, NY Church Publishing Incorporated 0228) p.50.
THE BOOK CORNER
The Princes of Ireland
By Edward Rutherfurd
Edward Rutherford has proved with such novels as Russka, Sarum London and The Forest, that he is a great historical novelist in the mould of James Michener. In this sweeping saga of Ireland, we are taken from the eloping and flight of the striking Deirdre and her lover, Conall in 440 to the destruction of Ireland's ancient monastic heirlooms, during the Reformation, in 1537.
Rutherfurd traces the fortunes and interactions of several Irish families down the centuries - the O'Byrnes, the Harolds, the McGowans, Doyles, Walshes and Tidys. Through the sweep of Irish history which Rutherfurd covers, it is also rich in human interactions and empathy as we get to know the wonderful men and women of Ireland through the ages, as the families and traditions of the nations are molded.
I will look forward to reading the sequel.
Review by Gary Selikow
By Edward Rutherfurd
Edward Rutherford has proved with such novels as Russka, Sarum London and The Forest, that he is a great historical novelist in the mould of James Michener. In this sweeping saga of Ireland, we are taken from the eloping and flight of the striking Deirdre and her lover, Conall in 440 to the destruction of Ireland's ancient monastic heirlooms, during the Reformation, in 1537.
Rutherfurd traces the fortunes and interactions of several Irish families down the centuries - the O'Byrnes, the Harolds, the McGowans, Doyles, Walshes and Tidys. Through the sweep of Irish history which Rutherfurd covers, it is also rich in human interactions and empathy as we get to know the wonderful men and women of Ireland through the ages, as the families and traditions of the nations are molded.
I will look forward to reading the sequel.
Review by Gary Selikow
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