Letter from our Bishop-elect The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook

Plan to attend.

More information about the Ordination and Consecration

The Readings for this Sunday

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Acts 9:36–43

In this reading from the story of the early church Peter is summoned to Joppa and raises up a disciple named Tabitha. Tabitha was known for her many good works and her restoration to life led to numerous new converts. Peter then stays for a time in Joppa with Simon, a tanner whose occupation would have rendered him a near outcast.

Psalm 23

The Lord is shepherd and guide. God is present in the time of danger and is generous and merciful.

Revelation 7:9–17

This lesson presents a vision of those who have survived great tribulation and now worship before the throne of God and the Lamb. These myriad saints come from all over the world and have been purified through their own sufferings in association with the sacrifice of the Lamb. But now the Lamb (which is a figure for Jesus) will be their shepherd, and they will suffer no longer. Such a vision would be a great consolation to those undergoing persecution.

John 10:22–30

In our gospel Jesus speaks to those who are unable to come to belief in him and then tells of his sheep who belong to him forever. Some of the Jewish people gather around Jesus in one of the areas alongside the main temple. They ask if he is the Christ, but Jesus sees that they do not believe. Yet the sheep that the Father has given can never be taken from the Father’s protection, and Jesus is one with the Father.

Note: Introductions to the Readings are from the book  Introducing the Lessons of the Church Year, 3rd Ed.  (Kindle Edition) by Frederick Borsch and George Woodward.

Music in Worship

Prelude

A time to prepare heart, mind, and body for worship.

Worship Music

Processional #645 "The King of Love, my Shepherd is"

Hymn of Praise: #210 "The Day of Resurrection"

Sequence: #664 "My Shepherd will supply my need"

Offertory: #664 "The Lord my God my Shepherd is"

Post Communion: #691 "My faith looks up to Thee"

Closing: #644 "How sweet the name of Jesus sounds"

Postlude

A time to be with the Lord in music.

On Pentecost Day—Sunday, June 9, 2019—Bishop Katharine (our Assisting Bishop) will make her annual visit to St. Hugh's. She will be the celebrant and preacher and will offer the laying on of hands and prayer in the Sacramental Rite of Confirmation. If you would like to be Confirmed, please contact Fr. Dan or Rev. Patricia. More about Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation

From our Outline of the Faith:

Q. What is Confirmation?

A. Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop.

Q. What is required of those to be confirmed?

A. It is required of those to be confirmed that they have been baptized, are sufficiently instructed in the Christian Faith, are penitent for their sins, and are ready to affirm their confession of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. ~BCP 860

From our Prayer Book introduction to the Service of Confirmation:

In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.

Those baptized as adults, unless baptized with laying on of hands by a bishop, are also expected to make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism in the presence of a bishop and to receive the laying on of hands. ~BCP 412

Collect for Sunday

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.  ~BCP 225

Do you have a prayer request?

A small group of us pray daily.

We will add your request to our prayers.

Use our Prayer Request Page to make your request known.

SAVE THE DATE.

PLAN TO ATTEND.

May is designated as "Older Americans Month." Our own Rev. Patricia is coordinating a local effort—on May 15, 2019 at the Library—to offer information and resources to Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, caregivers, and all who are interested.

You are invited to a FREE Health and Wellness Resource Fair  at our Idyllwild Community Library on Wednesday, May 15th. Come to the presentation that most interests you, or attend all four. Invite your neighbors and friends and then bring them with you. Especially if a neighbor or friend (or their families) are challenged with healthcare and home care decisions: this is the Resource Fair to help them.

Rev. Patricia was asked to coordinate an Idyllwild and Mountain Communities presentation. She has a lineup of presenters from Riverside County agencies to inform and to answer your questions. ~Fr. Dan

As we continue to care for one another I remind you of Rev. Patricia's information about our loved ones and neighbors who may need immediate assistance to live independently and safely:

IF THE NEED IS IMMEDIATE

Adult Protective Services (APS) Phone Number: 1-800-491-7123. (24 hours a day)

Online:  http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/adult-services-division

For less immediate or long-term needs:

Phone Number for Riverside County Office on Aging

Aging and Disability Resource Connection

951-867-3800 or 1-800-510-2020

Online:  https://www.rcaging.org/

Check it out:

AARP has an online resource for Family Caregiving with a wealth of information.

Your gift to St. Hugh's makes a difference. It allows us to be open so that " all who seek you [God] here may find you, and be filled with your joy and peace."

It is always the right time. Donate to the mission and ministry of St. Hugh's. Your gifts--of time, talent, and treasure--make it possible to be present in Idyllwild so that we can both invite and then "enable questioning, open-minded people to discover for themselves, the significance of Jesus Christ."



Visit our Donation Page

www.sthughsidyllwild.org

Lilac Fundraiser

Alpenglow Lilac Gardens Fundraising for St. Hugh’s

Select your special lilac from over 30 varieties. Pay Gary, get a receipt and he will donate a percentage to St Hugh’s for the CAP fundraising.

During the last week of April and the month of May, you can visit the Lilac Gardens and select either a 5-gal lilac or a hardy 15-gal established lilac plant. There’s no limit, first come -first served on the selection. Some will be blooming!

Home of Gary Parton 25025 Fern Valley Rd. 951-659-9711 Open from Wed – Sun 9:00 am – 5 pm

The Bishop's Committee met on

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Unofficial

Minutes of the

May 7th Meeting

Minutes of the April Meeting

Minutes of the March Meeting

Minutes of the February Meeting

Financial Information through April 30, 2019:

Budget |  Actual Year to Date

These figures include expenditures we have made for our Church Accessibility Project

If you have questions you contact any of the members of the Bishop's Committee: Jacque, James, Lisa U., Julie, Merrie, or me. ~Fr. Dan