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Stanley Street Treatment & Resources:
Those battling HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and/or addiction need your assistance in securing personal items to help them maintain personal hygiene and self esteem as they start to rebuild their lives. Shirley Friend (401-835-3466 or amigosmf{at}cox{dot}net) will collect shaving cream, soap, deodorant, disposable razors, toothpaste and travel size shampoos and conditioners. A collection box for these items has been placed in the Parish Hall.
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Dear
friend,
 This week has been a hot one and there is no mistaking that it is summer. I hope each of us will have the opportunity to slow down, to rest, and to play in these weeks of warmth. This week we hear the Good News of the Good Samaritan, a story so familiar it risks becoming a cliche. As I've been pondering this parable this week I've also been thinking about vacation, which for me begins next week. After telling the parable Jesus asks the lawyer, "Which one of these...was the neighbor?" and the lawyer's responds, "The one who showed him mercy." This week we have the opportunity to think about the ways we show mercy and how we become people who have the capacity for acting as neighbors. We can not assume that this behavior is natural, even for those of us who follow Jesus Christ. I think one of the ways in which we become more loving, merciful neighbors is by building in time for rest, reflection and prayer so that we may have the graciousness to act when called upon. In our worship this week we will have the opportunity to reflect on this and here is a poem that may offer some encouragement. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday. Between now and then take some time to play!
Jennifer
Let Me Live Grace-fully
By Ted Loder
Thank you, Lord,
for this season
of sun and slow motion,
of games and porch sitting,
of picnics and light green fireflies
on heavy purple evenings;
and praise for slight breezes.
It's good, God,
as the first long days of your creation.
Let this season be for me
a time of gathering together the pieces
into which my busyness has broken me.
O God, enable me now
to grow wise through reflection,
peaceful through the song of the cricket,
recreated through the laughter of play.
Most of all, Lord,
let me live easily and grace-fully for a spell
so that I may see other souls deeply,
share in a silence unhurried,
listen to the sound of sunlight and shadows,
explore barefoot the land of forgotten dreams and shy hopes,
and find the right words to tell another who I am.
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| This Sunday |
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 11, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer L. Pedrick
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 82
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Judy Phillips
Lector-Carl Mayse
Usher-Chris Jenkins
Greeter-Gerry McAvoy
Coffee Hour-Sam Peterson, Arlene Cockayne, Barbara Priddy, & Isabelle Panosioan.
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Rhoda Bucci
Eucharistic Visitor-Anne Bryant
Lectors-Ruth Porter & Ron Jeffrey
Cantor-Emily Dench
Acolytes- Tyler Lockard, Sarah Chase & Matt Chase
Ushers-Richard Messier & Max Jencks
Greeters- Ernie & Beverley Fairhurst
Altar Guild-Betsy Kelley & Bonnie Wright
Counters-Vivian Johnson & Janice Johnson
Coffee Hour- The Lockard & Dench Families
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| What in God's name are we singing? |
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St. Augustine of Hippo is quoted as saying, "To sing is to pray twice." Music plays a huge role in our worship for good reason. Join Nat Taylor for two weeks of exploring our liturgical music and hymnody. This interactive, musical forum will be part history, part conversation, part singing, and totally fun for all ages. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Sundays, July 18 & 25.
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| Park Cleanup |
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Jessica D'Alessandro, along with the RBNA* is planning a Park Cleanup on July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Onna Moniz-John Park/Central Avenue Park in East Providence. Signup on the sheet on the table in the entrance of the church or contact Jessica, 401-263-3294 or jessicajean23{at}verizon{dot}net. Check out the invitation on Facebook for more info.
*The RBNA (Red Bridge Neighborhood Association) was formed to work in partnership with neighbors, organizations, businesses and officials seeking to improve the City of East Providence' Red Bridge neighborhood. To preserve and promote our diverse, urban community as a safe place to live!
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| Dancing with the Stars of Epiphany |
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When: Friday, August 6, 7- 9:30 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your friends for an evening of dancing!
Please bring a dessert, appetizer, or a drink (no spirits, but the Holy Spirit) to share. We will have the dance floor cleared, and the tables set for a great evening out.
We hope to welcome all ages to the dance-floor, and there will be childcare including a movie and popcorn downstairs for tired tots.
We want to dance to the music of all the generations, so please submit the title and artist of up to three of your favorite tunes. Send your submissions to jennifer{at}epiphanyep{dot}org or or write them down on the sign-up sheet on the table in the entrance of the church.
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| Bread of Life Food Pantry |
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For the month of July the Food Pantry is requesting the following food donations:
beef stew, cereal, peanut butter and fruit in its own juice. Those of you who have a vegetable or flower garden, the Food Pantry also accepts fresh veggies, flowers and herbs on the Tuesdays they are open: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 14 & September 28.
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| Photography Exhibit Contest |
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A winner has been chosen for the "You Name It" Exhibit Naming Contest. The winning entry was "Peace I Give to You" submitted by Beverly Fairhurst. Beverly will receive the print of her choice from the exhibit, donated by Dot Campbell. Dot will continue to display her photography in our Parish Hall throughout the summer. Be sure to stop by and check it out *.
* All photos are available for sale and can be purchased in many sizes. Contact Dot Campbell at dafcampb@hotmail.com or 401-722-8939.
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| New Photos |
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Check out the newest Epiphany photos!
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| Next Sunday |
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 18, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend George Warren
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Amos 8:1-12
Psalm 52
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
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