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Community Garden - Garden Party
There will be a Garden Party on May 22 from 9 a.m - 1
p.m. at Church of the Epiphany. This will be a chance
to share plants and enjoy fellowship! We will
designate a bed for the food pantry as well as one for
flowers that will be used in the church. These are
common areas and help will be needed to maintain
them.
Please bring:
*Plants - vegetables & flowers for food pantry
&
flower beds
*Tools, Stakes, & Markers
Any questions please call Anne at 401-722-4699. If
you are interested in your own plot or a plot to share
please contact Anne before May 22.
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Dear
friend,
The Ascension of Christ,
Salvador Dali, 1958
St. Luke tells us that on the fortieth day of the
Resurrection, Jesus left his disciples and "ascended
into heaven." What is this about; we affirm it every
time we recite either creed? It is hard for us to grasp;
but it is real.
The best picture for me is in the
ceiling of
Yorkminster Cathedral in England. In that ceiling are
symbols of the great episodes in our Lord's life. For
the Ascension, look up and we see, in gold, the soles
of two bare feet. Playful, yet wonderful, too. The reality
is that Jesus, crucified and risen, worked with his
disciples for a time, and then returned to the
immediate presence of the Father.
We aren't
talking
about a space trip. We are entering into a divine
mystery of relationship. The ascended Jesus is not
bound by space or time. The reality of his love is
available at any time, in any place, to any person. Just
as crucial, as Jesus' days on earth brought God's
presence into human life, so his return to the Father
means that you and I, through Jesus, can have our
humanity brought into heaven. Jesus' victory defines
our destiny: to be at home with God for eternity.
This
Sunday we sing a great hymn(215) which, using the
traditional metaphors, sings it so well:
Thou
hast raised our human nature on the clouds to God's
right hand: there we sit in heavenly places, there with
thee in glory stand. Jesus reigns, adored by angels;
Man with God is on the throne; mighty Lord, in thine
ascension, we by faith behold our own.
Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85; Bishop of
Lincoln.
Easter blessings,
Ned Gammons
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| This Sunday |
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The Seventh Sunday of Easter:
The Sunday after Ascension Day
May 16, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer L. Pedrick
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: Synagogue and the
Upper
Room
Adult Forum-"Opening the Prayer Book"
Bible Study- The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Arthur Manning
Lector-Pat Blenkiron
Usher-
Greeter-Rhoda Bucci
Coffee Hour- Karen Hayden, Thurleys, Robin
Christensen, Carolyn DeOliveira
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Suellen Franze
Eucharistic Visitor-Rhoda Bucci
Lectors-Carol Marsland & Matt Hawryluk
Cantor-Emily Dench
Acolytes- Lydia DeAngelo, Matt Chase &
Sarah Chase
Ushers-Bill & Kristin Chase
Altar Guild-Barbara Kent & Betty Patterson
Greeters- The Dench
Family
Counters-Janice Johnson & Bo Ivey
Coffee Hour-Virginia Rocha, Dailey, Dench &
Trudeau Families
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| Equal Exchange, Fair Trade Coffee |
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Through our Outreach Commission we offer Fair
Trade Coffee for sale as a ministry. Purchasing it
supports
farmers in earning a fair wage for their work as well as
promoting sustainable agriculture. We buy direct from
the co-op and there is no "profit" to our church. The
coffee is excellent and tastes even better knowing that
it is ethically grown and marketed. Coffee will be
offered for sale during the coffee hour following both
services next Sunday, May 16. We will have both
regular ($5.65 per bag) and decaf coffee ($6.65)
available. Contact Kathy Ivey at 401-270-0534 or
kivey47{at}hotmail{dot}com.
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| Opening the Prayer Book |
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We as Anglicans understand that..."the way we pray
(together or individually) shapes the way we believe
and act." Along with the Bible and the Hymnal, the
Book of Common Prayer defines our beliefs, tradition,
and mission. Join Jennifer and Ned on all Sundays in
May at 9:15 a.m. for this Adult Forum series that
explores the Book of Common Prayer.
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| Dinner & a Movie Night |
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"If you were to meet ten average Americans on the
street, nine of them would say they believe in God. So
why is the Gospel of Love dividing America?" Come
join us, Friday, May 21 as we view "Lord, Save Us
From Your Followers" and take a closer look at what's
dividing our country, believers and non-believers alike,
and how we can begin to bridge those gaps. Dinner
starts at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass. The
movie will begin at 7 p.m. with a discussion to follow.
Childcare will be provided.
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| Pentecost: Wear RED to church! |
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Next Sunday, May 23, be sure to wear something RED
to church. On Pentecost it is a tradition to wear red to
symbolize the tongues of flame and the Holy Spirit.
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| Church School Picnic & Ministry Fair |
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Sunday, June 6, save this date! The Education
Commission and Stewardship Commission are
partnering together to recognize Epiphany's fantastic
teachers and awesome students, and at the same
time, highlight Epiphany's many opportunities to serve
God. The picnic will be held from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
outside on church grounds, weather permitting. The
cookout will be presided over by Grand Grilling Master
George Nunes. There will be burgers, hot dogs,
chips, pickles, condiments, root beer floats and
assorted soft drinks provided by the Education and
Stewardship Commissions. Parish members are
asked to bring either a salad or dessert. A sign-up
sheet is posted on the table in the entrance of the
church. Please consider helping out with the set-up of
tables and chairs on Sunday morning, June 6, 9a.m. -
10a.m. Questions may be directed to either Suellen
Franze or Marilyn Fuller. Suellen Franze, Education
Commisison Co-chair: 508 243 0650, sfranze{at}mail
{dot}com; Marilyn Fuller, Stewardship Commission
Chair: 508.524.0076, mfuller42{at}comcast{dot}net.
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| "Joshua: a Parable for Today" Book Group |
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Come join the June book group, led my
Michelle Callahan, as we read the national
bestseller "Joshua: a Parable for Today" by
Joseph F. Girzone. We will be meeting
Tuesday's at 7 p.m., beginning June 8, in the
Living Room- bring yourselves and bring a
friend if you'd like. Embark on this
fictional journey and meet Jesus (Joshua)
today in our lifetime. Have you ever
wondered how Jesus would live and act today
in our modern society and still remain true
to his beliefs? Come and see. Books may be
purchased through Amazon.com;
both new and
used copies are available-some for as little
as 1 cent. If you have any questions, please
contact Suellen Franze 508-243-0650 or
Michelle Callahan 401-480-6923.
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| Celebration of New Ministry |
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Your prayers are requested for the May
twenty-second
Celebration of New Ministry at which the Rt.
Rev'd Mark M. Beckwith, Bishop of Newark will
institute the Rev'd Timothy H. Burger as the sixth
Rector of All
Saints' Church, Glen Rock, NJ. Tim's new
address is:
11 Berkeley Place, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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| Next Sunday |
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The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
May 23, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edward B. Gammons
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
Godly Play-PreK-5: Mystery of Pentecost
Adult Forum-"Opening the Prayer Book"
Bible Study- The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-17
Read these
lessons
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