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Breakfast with the Bishop
In this year's Convention Address Bishop Wolf
outlined 10 points that parishes in transformation all
follow. She then invited all to come gather at the
Cathedral on January 16 at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and
sharing of ideas. Haven't heard tell of these 10
points? Check them out at
www.episcopalri.org
Father Misgivings
Church of the Epiphany presents "Misgivings",
a "divine Comedy of bellylaughs, blessings, blarney
and bingo" coming tomorrow, Saturday, January 16 at
7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
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Dear friend,
Throughout Epiphanytide I'll be sharing poetry, prayers
and reflections from a variety of sources.
See
you
this
Sunday,
Jennifer
At Cana Jesus Turns Water into Wine, Vie de
Jesus Mafa
If Jesus Could
If Jesus could transform
common water
into wedding
wine
spit and dirt
into new
sight
troubled sea
into a
pathway
well
water
into
living water
Could Christ
transform
the
waters of my life
shallow
murky
polluted
stagnant
sour
into a
shower
of blessing?
by Tom Lane; from Imaging the WORD-An
Arts and Lectionary Resource, Vol. 1
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| This Sunday |
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 17, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Pedrick
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: Parable of the Deep
Well
Adult Forum-Linda LeBreux-Mission Trip to
Jamaica
Bible Study- 1st & 2nd Timothy
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Larry Fogarty
Lector-AJ Hess
Usher-Gerry McAvoy
Greeter-Gerry McAvoy
Coffee Hour-Karin
Hayden
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Pat Jeffrey
Eucharistic Visitor-Gracelynn Rizzolo
Lectors-Susan Murphy & Bill Patterson
Cantor-Phil Campbell
Acolytes-Lydia DeAngelo, Ariana Liceaga &
Bella DeAngelo
Ushers-Bill Tierney & Matt Hawryluk
Altar Guild-Betsy Kelley & Kathy Ivey
Greeter- McDonald/Hawryluk
Family
Counters-Janice Johnson & Bo Ivey
Coffee Hour-The DeAngelo Family
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| Emergency Action - Haiti Earthquake |
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A catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti's capital, Port-
au-Prince, on January 12. At least three million people
are estimated to have been affected, innumerable
homes have been destroyed and major structures
have been damaged including the Diocese of Haiti's
headquarters.
Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with the
Diocese of Haiti to both address immediate needs
and prepare for long-term rehabilitation work.
Your help is critical in providing life-saving
services and emergency supplies such as
medicine, food and water, as well as long-term
support for the country's ongoing recovery and
rebuilding efforts in the days to come.
Visit
Episcopal Relief & Development's website,
for updated information on the crisis in Haiti and to
make an immediate, convenient and secure
contribution to Episcopal Relief & Development's Haiti Fund to help those affected
by the earthquake.
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| Improving Our Stewardship of Creation |
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Rhode Island Interfaith
Power & Light presents Improving Our
Stewardship of Creation Where are the
resources we need? This conference for clergy,
lay readers, parents, educators, business people,
students and other interested persons, will be held at
LaSalle Academy
on February 11 from 4:30 - 9:20 p.m.
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| Bread of Life Food Pantry |
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This ongoing
food collection is very important in assisting our
hungry neighbors. Please continue to bring in your
generous food donations every month to help keep
the pantries full. For the month of January the Bread
of Life Steering Committee is requesting these
specific donations:
- January 17 Ramen noodles
- January 24 Baking mixes (brownies,
cakes, muffins)
- January 31 Canned tuna
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| Upcoming Adult Forum Topics |
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- January 17 & 24:Linda LeBreux-
Mission Trip to Jamaica. Learn about Linda's
experiences this past summer/fall while working in
Jamaica.
- January 31: Epiphany's recent
history. Join church historian, Ruth Porter, as she
details the recent history of Church of the
Epiphany.
- February 7, 21, & 28: Parenting in
Faith- How do we welcome Christ into our homes
and the relationships we share in our families? How
are we nurtured in our faith as parents, how do we
pray with our children and how do we grow in Christ
as our children are growing? Join Jennifer as she
explores these topics. Please note that you do not
have to be a parent to attend; experienced parents and
grandparents are welcome.
- March 7, 14, 21, & 28, April 11, 18 and 25:
Being an Episcopalian in the 21st Century. Via
Media, the Anglican Way. This series is designed for
those who are preparing for confirmation or reception,
and those wishing to reaffirm their Baptismal Vows
before the Bishop. This is also for those interested in
learning more about the Church. We will be using a
DVD series called "Via Media" containing
Episcopalians of all sorts talking about what it means
to be a Christian within the Episcopal Church. The
individual sessions are on such topics as Jesus, the
church, the Spirit, and more. A detailed schedule will
be provided.
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| Next Sunday |
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 24, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edward Gammons
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-2: Parable of the Good
Samaritan
Gr.
3-5: Parable of the Deep Well
Adult Forum-Linda LeBreux-Mission Trip to
Jamaica
Bible Study- 1st & 2nd Timothy
Scripture readings:
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Read these
lessons
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