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Stewardship 2016
~A Way of Life~
 Thank you to everyone who has turned in their pledge cards; the plate was overflowing with gifts last Sunday at the Stewardship Ingathering and Blessing. If you have not turned in your pledge as of yet there is still time. You may bring it with you to church and place it in the collection plate or mail it to the church at your earliest convenience.
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Dear Epiphany 
Photograph taken by Dianne Auld at Nubble Lighthouse, York, ME As the seasons turn and we enter October, the hand of our Creator is once again on display. We will give thanks for the abundance of harvest, bless our animals in worship, feel the refreshing chill in the air and watch as the trees are brushed each day with a different hue of brilliant color. This past Sunday, millions observed the transformation of the super moon through an eclipse into deep reds and oranges. Truly God is marvelous and all these wonders are not an ounce of our own doing. We have only to notice and give praise and thanks. Below is a hymn that speaks to the amazing God who creates such powerful beauty and then redeems us by acting through that creation. Perhaps it is a hymn we will learn someday soon, but in the meantime let it be our prayer of hope and praise to our loving God.
Grace and peace be with you,
Jennifer
God the sculptor of the mountains,
God the miller of the sand,
God the jeweler of the heavens,
God the potter of the land:
you are womb of all creation,
we are formless; shape us now.
God the nuisance to the Pharaoh,
God the cleaver of the sea,
God the pillar of the darkness,
God the beacon of the free:
you are gate of all deliv'rance,
we are sightless; lead us now.
God the dresser of the vineyard,
God the planter of the wheat,
God the reaper of the harvest,
God the source of all we eat:
you are host at every table,
we are hungry; feed us now.
God the unexpected infant,
God the calm, determined youth,
God the table turning prophet,
God the resurrected Truth:
you are present every moment,
we are searching; meet us now.
Text by: The Rev. John Thornburg, 1993
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| This Sunday |
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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 4, 2015
8 & 10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist
Sermon: The Reverend Veronica Tierney
Scripture readings:
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
Read these lessons Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Rhoda Bucci
Lector-Fran Motroni
Ushers-The Pilato Family
Greeter-John Guild
Healing Prayer Team-Susan Mason & Carol Marsland
Coffee Hour-Val & Mike Till
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Altar Servers-John Eastwood & Christopher Utter
Lector-Richard Marsland
Ushers-Bruce Lambert & Shea Diaz
Greeters-Patrick & Sydney Trudeau
Healing Prayer Team-Virginia Rocha & Shirley Baker
Altar Guild-Betsy Kelley & Carolyn DeOliveira
Counters-Maurice Holmes & Gladys Murino
Coffee Hour- Anne & Jim Bryant and Susan & Alan Mason
Communion Bread (both services)- Mary Lambert & Shea Diaz
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| Celebration of New Ministry! |
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THE WARDENS, VESTRY & CONGREGATION
OF
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
THE CELEBRATION OF A NEW MINISTRY
AT WHICH
THE RT. REV. W. NICHOLAS KNISELY
BISHOP OF RHODE ISLAND
WILL INSTALL
The Reverend Jennifer Zogg
AS THE RECTOR OF THE PARISH
YOUR PRAYERS AND PRESENCE ARE REQUESTED
AT THE SERVICE AND RECEPTION
ON THE 18TH OF OCTOBER,
TWO THOUSAND AND FIFTEEN
AT 4 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON |
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| Celebration of New Ministry Reception |
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Please sign up on the sheets located on the table in the entrance of the church (or contact Beth in the office: 401-434-5012; [email protected]) if you plan on attending the Celebration of New Ministry, Sunday, October 18 at 4 p.m. This will give us a count and help us with the planning of the reception. |
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| Blessing of the Animals |
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Sunday, October 11, in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, you're invited to bring your pet or a photo of your pet to the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist for a blessing. Please bring your pets on a leash or in a carrier. The 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist will remain "pet-free". |
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| Fall Cleanup |
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Volunteers are needed to help spruce up the grounds of Epiphany on Saturday, October 24 (rain date, October 31) at 9 a.m. Bring gloves and rakes if you have them and please sign up on the sheet on the table in the entrance of the church. |
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| Adult Forum: What is a Celebration of New Ministry? |
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Next Sunday, October 11, at 9:15 a.m., come talk with Jennifer about the meaning behind the symbols and liturgy for the Installation of a new Rector. It will also involve an opportunity for the group to help write the Prayers of the People that will be used in the service that will be held at Church of the Epiphany on October 18 at 4 p.m.. |
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| Thank you! |
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For the past six months, Jessica Dalessandro, has served as our part-time Communications Assistant. She has ably maintained our website, updated facebook posts, uploaded sermon videos and more. Her work in this staff position has ended as of October 1 and we thank her for her service in this capacity. Jessica continues to offer her passion and gifts as one of the leaders of our Community Garden and our Church School Coordinator. Thank you, Jessica! If you are adept at technology and would like to volunteer to continue any of these ministries, please speak with Jennifer. |
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| From the Office--- |
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This Sunday we welcome the Rev'd Veronica Tierney to be our guest preacher and presider. Jennifer is away and will return to the office on Wednesday, October 7. For pastoral emergencies, please contact the parish office and you will be directed to the clergy on-call.
Announcements: If you would like an announcement to be included in Sunday's bulletin, please have your request into the office by the Wednesday before that Sunday. All submissions should be made to Beth, our Parish Administrator, by email ([email protected]). Please make sure that the announcement contains all details-who, what, where, when and contact information.
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| Next Sunday |
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The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 11, 2015
8 a.m., Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Blessing of Animals
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer Zogg
Scripture readings:
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
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