Weekly e-News from Epiphany Parish
June 14, 2022
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From Rev. Christen
Dear Epiphany Parish,
This Sunday, June 19th, will be our first Rite I service at Epiphany since the pandemic began. Rite I is the traditional language service in our Prayer Book. Before the pandemic, our 8am service always used to use the Rite I liturgy.
The language in Rite I is based on the language of the Elizabethan era and reflects the prayers that are found in the very first Book of Common Prayer from 1549. For more information, please see this helpful explanation from the Episcopal Church website: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/rite-1-rite-2/
Many people in our parish love the Rite I service. For some, it is familiar and reminds them of the worship services that they grew up with. For others, they love the historical nature of the language or the beautiful imagery of the liturgy.
Others feel frustrated by the Rite I liturgy. It still contains gendered language for God and the people of God that we’ve mostly moved away from in our contemporary language. Others find the words difficult to say or understand because of the historical nature of the language.
This summer, we’ll be alternating each week between Rite I and Rite II (the contemporary language liturgy that we’ve been using exclusively for the past two years). I hope that you will look for the beauty in the language and approach this liturgy with a curious heart and mind, especially if you’ve never worshiped with Rite I before. The language of Rite I is very similar to the language that Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer wrote in the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. Although some the language may seem ‘old-fashioned’ to us today, it has historical importance for us because it reflects some of the first prayers written for worship in the Church of England after the Reformation.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy
holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP P.323)
Peace in Christ,
Rev. Christen
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Epiphany Parish News
common cathedral Collection - Drop off Today, June 14th!
common cathedral is looking for: 50 pieces of Fruit - Please bring only soft fruit (like bananas, oranges, grapes) no hard fruit (like apples). Please bring more bananas than oranges if able. 50 Granola Bars, and 2 canisters of Ground Coffee & 2 pounds of Sugar.
Juneteenth Celebration - June 19th 11:00am-2:00pm on Walpole Common. Celebrate Black history, culture, and raise funds for Be Inclusive, a nonprofit organization, based out of Walpole, MA, that is dedicated to lifting the voices of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. Flyer Here.
Seeking Dutton Youth Scholarship Applicants - The Dutton Scholarship is a one-time award for High School graduates who are continuing their education. All youth who are graduating high school this year or have graduated high school within the past 2 years and who have served Epiphany Parish consistently as an acolyte, or have consistent participation in 2 or more of the following activities, are eligible to apply: Consistent serving as an acolyte, consistent teaching or assisting in Sunday School, participation in YLA and/or Diocesan Youth Council, lay reader, volunteer at Barbara C. Harris Camp, youth representative on vestry, leadership role in youth group, consistent participation in outreach activities such as Breaking Bread or Pumpkin Patch, or administrative duties. To apply, applicants are required to write a letter describing the impact participation in the above activities has had on them and their plans for continuing their education. Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the Rector, the acolyte director, and a Vestry representative(s). Applications may be emailed to office.epiphany@verizon.net and must be received by Tuesday, June 21st, 2022.
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Sunday School Teacher Thank You - Epiphany has been blessed with a history of faithful and caring volunteers who teach the children and youth of our church. This is a video that our Sunday School students helped make to thank our 4 current teachers for all their support over the past two and a half years. Thank you, Mrs. Ford, Joanne, Mrs. G. and Mrs. P!
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Diocesan News
Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 19th at 3 :00PM. Let' s gather online with for a virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S. and marking the Feast of Bernard Mizeki, catechist and martyr in Mashonaland in 1896. How do we remember and honor stories that have changed in our perception over time? Register online here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc[1]itrD4qHdB41Nm91V4CFlySY5qfxdIG. For more information contact: The Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Th.D., Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries (jbntagengwa@ diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 400)
World Refugee Day World Refugee Day is an international designated by the United Nations which falls every year on June 20th. In our own Diocese, we will celebrate it online Friday, June 24 at 3:00pm. The Ministry of Immigration Partnership convened through the Office of the Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries invites all to hear, learn, and pray with our Bishops and many around the world. This year, the focus will be “Everyone has the right to seek safety.” Bishop Alan M. Gates will offer the reflection. Please Register here to receive the zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqfu2urTMtGNAko0r P6bGQPZcCSjeK16vZ FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: The Rev. Canon Dr. Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries (jbntagengwa@ diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 400
Barbara C Harris Camp -The camp is back for summer 2022! Summer Camps at BCH are inclusive Christian formation ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in partnership with the dioceses New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts. As an Episcopal camp, we are passionate about being a safe space for all campers and families and we strive for a rich diversity of campers and staff. Each week chaplains participate in all camp activities and lead space for chapel and reflection. More information here.
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Sunday, June 19, 2022
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Prayer via Phone - 8:30am
Worship - Rite I - 9:30am In person
and on Facebook Live
Bulletins and the Prayers of the People list will be emailed on Friday.
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Notes from the Office
Save the Dates
common cathedral drop off - Tuesday, June 14th
Lois Jennings service- Saturday, June 18th - 1:00pm.
Juneteenth Celebration - J une 19th 11:00am-2:00pm on Walpole Common. Flyer Here
Judith Valle - Wake at Alexander Thomas Funeral Home June 21st - 4-8pm.
Strawberry Shortcake & Pulled Sandwiches Sale - July 2nd
Be Safe, Be Love grocery drop off - July 28th
New Curate - Hal Edmonson begins at Epiphany Parish - July 31st
Weekly Calendar
Sunday Morning Prayer - by Phone at 8:30am
Sunday Morning Worship - 9:30am in person & Facebook Live
Tuesday Open Vestry Meetings - virtually every third Tuesday via Zoom
Wednesday Morning Prayer - by Phone at 7:15am
Wednesday - Sanctuary open for Prayer - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fridays - AA Meeting - Undercroft 8:00pm
Office Hours - The office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays* 10-2:00pm.
Please call or email to arrange a time to meet in person for different days or times.
Please contact Rev Christen directly if you have a pastoral emergency.
Covid Protocols - As of April 3, 2022, our COVID-19 protocols have changed. To read more about the changes, please visit https://conta.cc/3tZw1gZ
Safe Church Training - The staff and the vestry members of Epiphany Parish are required to take the Safe Church Training. If any other members of the parish would like to also take the training, please email the office and an invite will be sent to get you started on the online training.
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Need help?
Please CLICK HERE for a list of resources and support for mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse disorders.
Caregiver Assistance: If you need assistance finding resources, would like to receive a Free Caregiver Toolkit, or join the Virtual Caregiver Support Group, call 781-784-4944 or email SLeary@HESSCO.org.
Food insecurity: Contact the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline: 1-800-645-8333; open 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the crisis (TTY line: 1-800-377-1292).
Financial Assistance: There are also some funds available at Epiphany Parish to help members of our community in a financial emergency. Please reach out confidentially to Rev. Christen if you have any questions or need financial support. If you are struggling to buy food or medicine, pay bills, buy gas, or struggling in any other way, please do not suffer in silence. We are all in this together and Epiphany Parish is here to support you in whatever ways we can.
Want to Get Involved?
New Epiphany Parish 'Fundraisers Committee' - This committee is to help brainstorm new fundraisers and/or changes to our existing fundraisers, to recruit new leadership to help coordinate these different events, and to support the folks who work so hard to make each of these events happen each year. We welcome additional members! Please email Rev. Christen at Christen.Epiphany@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with this work!
HESSCO Volunteers Needed - Volunteers are essential to the nutrition program. Volunteer drivers not only deliver meals, but provide a welcome smile, friendly conversation and an important social connection with seniors each day! HESSCO Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors in Norfolk, Canton, Sharon & Walpole. Do you have one hour to spare during the week from 11:00 am – Noon? If interested in helping, please contact Susan at Slongmoore@hessco.org
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Epiphany Parish Welcome Statement
Epiphany Episcopal Parish welcomes all those who seek a spiritual connection to God. We embrace the young and the old; the seasoned and the newcomer; the married, single, separated, divorced and widowed; those of all sexual orientations and gender identities; those from any economic, ethnic, cultural or religious background; and those of all abilities. We not only welcome diversity at Epiphany, we celebrate it.
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Epiphany Email Policy
Fraudulent emails are continuing to become more common and more sophisticated, please note that Rev. Christen, Epiphany Parish staff, and/or the members of our Vestry will never solicit money, gift cards, or personal information via email. If you have any questions or concerns about an email request you receive from a leader or staff person in our parish, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
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Epiphany Parish| 508-668-2353| 62 Front Street, Walpole, MA 02081
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