Pentecost 2020
Holy Apostles Messenger
~ Proclaim the Love of God, in difficult hours
~ Preliminary Plans for Public Worship
~ Music Ministry: Planning for September
~ Stewardship: Pineapple Fun Facts
~ Parish News & Worship Notes
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As we come to the Feast of Pentecost we come to a feast that shows God working through the Church to make “all things new”. In Hymn 507 we find the verse,
Jesus armed his people for his own; how a hundred men and women turned the known world upside down, to its dark and furthest corners by the wind of heaven blown.
At this time we find ourselves beginning to enter a
world turned upside down. It is our prayer that the Church may provide leadership and witness as a community willing and empowered to face those changes. We pray that we may be enabled by the gifts of God’s Spirit to witness to the Love of God which we are called to live and proclaim, even in these difficult hours.
This Pentecost we begin to think about how we will enter that world as witnesses of God’s Love and Compassion- Jesus the Word made Flesh. In part, that includes how we find ways to gather in the months ahead. You have heard many things, even as I write this the Governor is talking about gatherings after June 12
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with few details. I do not want you to think that we are not praying and thinking about these issues. In writing today I want to give you some information on where things are and the preliminary plans that are being developed and evaluated.
First, I cannot stress enough that these are
PRELIMINARY plans and nothing is set.
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WHERE we are:
- We have a preliminary plan for worship. With the permission of the bishop we have asked Dr. and Mrs. Byrnes to participate in the walk through worship service this week, which will be the service posted for Trinity Sunday (weekend of June 6/7). In this way we can test whether the proposal will work and what adjustments will need to be made
- At the end of the week we will receive the recommendations on reopening from the Diocesan Committee. We will use these to further adapt the plan
- Then we will submit a plan for review by the committee and the bishop
- Upon receipt of their response we will make adjustments and move to begin offering public worship
- With this in mind, please understand that we will not begin public service until the end of the month and details will be sent out as available.
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COMMUNION
- Only the priest will receive from the Chalice, at present.
- A ciborium (chalice with a lid) will be prepared by the clergy or Altar Guild with the people’s hosts. Those filling the Ciborium will do so wearing masks and gloves.
- All communion that is consecrated on a Sunday will be placed in the Sacrament House to be distributed the following week.
- Before each service the Chapel Altar will be prepared, patens and paper plates will be set out. The clergy (masked and gloved) will place a host from the Sacrament House on each plate and then they will be cover by a linen cloth until the Distribution of the Sacrament.
- After saying, “The Gifts of God for the people of God” the priest will hold the priest’s host and say “ The Body of Christ, the Bread of Heaven” and all will say AMEN
- During communion, a clergy person or sub-deacon will stand near the Chapel Altar to be sure that distancing in maintained and that people touch only what they are to receive.
- People will go forward in a single line being attentive to the tape on the floors. Communion will be by section- beginning on the organ side. A map will be provided.
- After receiving you are to go down the chapel side aisle- thus making a circle (and not heading back the way you came up). After you have gone out the door by the votive rack you can return to your seat.
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Post service fellowship will take place out of the building on
the entrance apron or in the labyrinth.
Cleaning of the building will take place in preparation for the next service
NOTE:
These are just the preliminary plans and will receive adjustments as we approach opening, hopefully at the end of the month.
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Music: Choir
#1 -- The choir cannot function as a group for some time. It just isn't safe, nor is congregational singing. So, in order to satisfy our need for & love of the hymns, we are asking for volunteers to take turns singing alternate verses. Participants would sit either in the choir or by the chapel altar. Family groups would be another way to go. Please contact me to volunteer. We will make sure you are comfortable with the hymns. My email address is:
handbelle.powell@gmail.com
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#2 -- Since the choir will be unable to present anthems, I am looking at other ways of providing special music. Anyone who has taken private lessons and who may like to play/sing, please contact me. Please keep in mind that this is not a Talent Show. I don't expect professional levels, but I do want to maintain a high standard. Those who have not studied privately are not as likely to have the repertoire or ability to do this.
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Music: Handbells
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#3 -- The handbell program can proceed -- with a few twists. The quartet will be unable to play as a group for the time being -- no gloves, bell sharing and very close quarters are clearly not a good idea at this time. ANY current ringer, as well as those who have taken a leave of absence, may choose to participate. If we have enough for a 3-octave choir, that is what we will do. If not, we can go to 2-octaves or 2 small groups. All ringers will be required to wear both masks and gloves. We will be using individual music stands spaced 3-4' apart, individual copies of music, no tables or shared bells.
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An email was sent to all choir, seasonal choir and handbell choir members. Please respond to that email ASAP. Volunteers to play percussion may also be needed. Please respond as to your interest. I will be working through the summer to get this all organized, but the sooner, the better.
Be well, my friends. I look forward to making music together again soon.
Lyn
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FOOD PANTRY:
We continue to gather food for distribution through the Allentown Food Pantry. The need is even greater now than before with many people out of work. For those who do not have keys we will be putting out a large container with lid by the double doors. Each morning Canon Art will check the box and bring in food for pick up on Wednesday.
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GIFT CARDS FUNDRAISER
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Gift Cards for:
* Father's Day, Grads, Birthdays, etc.
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DONATE
to
HELPING HANDS FUND
Order Dates:
June 28, July 26, August 30
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GLEANINGS TO GO
Prepackaged desserts would be welcomed. Please drop off at the church on Mondays or Tuesdays. Please label the package "FOR GLEANINGS".
Our hours are a bit different in this situation. If people and the food are ready, we start serving. In practice this is around 3:30 pm. Our entry on the list of Emergency Food Resources in Mercer County lists our hours as 4:15 to 5:15 pm.
If you would like to volunteer, please email me. We cannot accommodate any volunteers who do not get an ok from me in advance.
Deacon Trisha
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STEWARDSHIP - PINEAPPLE FUN FACTS
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PARISH NOTES
Has your contact info changed?
Please send updates. You can email to
shell1040@verizon.net
, send by regular mail to the church or put a note in the black box on Tuesdays when we serve Gleanings.
Ever tried submitting your donation online?
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ONLINE Worship REMINDER
The June Service Booklets (beginning with Trinity Sunday June 6/7) are now available at the main entrance to the church building. If you can, please stop by and pick up a copy so you can follow along with the online service.
(on June 7) on the website as part of the weekly video page. Just look for the red link below the video frame.
Thanks for your support!
All recorded services are available for viewing on
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