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Parish Announcements
For Sunday, January 28, 2024
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
One Service 9:30am
Family Eucharist
followed by Annual Meeting
Scripture Readings for this upcoming Sunday:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 111
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Watch your email Thursday morning (tomorrow) for the Annual Meeting Packet | |
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Upcoming Events
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1/27 Recovery Dinner Church 5:30 PM
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1/28 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - One Service: Family Eucharist at 9:30 AM
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1/28 PARISH ANNUAL MEETING 11:00 AM
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1/29 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM (Every Monday)
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1/29 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
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1/29 Inquirers Class continues with Pastor Kathy 6:30 PM
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1/31 Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 AM
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2/14 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
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2/5 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:oo AM
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2/7 Kerygma Study begins after Wednesday Morning Prayer 10:00 AM
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2/12 Sage Wannabees 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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2/14 Ash Wednesday, Service 6:00 PM
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2/15 Service at Courville 2:30 PM
- 2/18 Lay Pastoral Care Team following the 10:00 AM service
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2/18 Book Discussion Group at Adult Forum
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2/19 Service at Aynsley Place 2:30 PM
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Inquirers Class continues...
Join Pastor Kathy for this six-week class where we will look more deeply into the history, practices and theologies of the Episcopal Church. Ever wondered why our priests wear the vestments they do and what the vestments are called; or how the structure of the Episcopal is different from other Christian Churches; or where we get our liturgies and what they represent theologically? Whether you are new to the Episcopal Church and Church of the Good Shepherd and want to learn more, or you’re a lifetime Episcopalian who wants to explore the church more deeply, this is the class for you.
When: Mondays, January 22 and 29, February 12, 19, 26 (note there is no class on February 5 as Pastor Kathy will be out of town), and March 5 from 6:30-8PM
Session Leader: The Rev. Kathy Boss
Suggested Donation: $18 for class text, Your Faith, Your Life by Jenifer Gamber
Registration: Please register online or call the office at 603-882-5352
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THANK YOU to all who contributed to the “Reverse Advent Calendar” with the Youth over the holiday season.
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On Saturday we delivered over 300 pounds of food to the Nashua Soup Kitchen that will benefit numerous families in the community. | |
If there are any questions on this service project or if you would like to be involved in upcoming Youth service projects, please reach out to Nancy Madeira @ youth@cgsnashua.org. | |
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Nursery Open!
Our new nursery is open downstairs every Sunday morning during the 10am service. Parents and little ones in need of a break can head downstairs and turn right at the bottom of the stairs. The nursery is the third classroom off the large activity room. Toys and snacks are available, and the downstairs family bathroom has a changing table.
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Pledge envelopes are in!
If you requested pledge envelopes, they are in the back of the sanctuary. If you want John to mail them to you, please let him know at administrator@cgsnashua.org OR 603-882-5352
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Fellowship and Coffee:
It may not come to you as a surprise that responses from our Renewalworks survey included the need for more welcoming and a desire to participate in group activities. Coffee hour is integral in presenting a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all, especially newcomers.
Many people have been enjoying our fellowship time on Sundays, but we need your help to make it happen! We need some new faces and some of our parish groups to step up and host coffee hour. Please sign up below to help.
Coffee Hour Signup
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We Are So Good at Food! Please sign up here to donate food or help with set up and clean up for the Annual Meeting on Sunday January 28th. | |
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING 2024
In accordance with the By-laws of the of The Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, in Nashua, New Hampshire, the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting will be IN PERSON ONLY.
Childcare will be provided in the lounge.
At this meeting we will recognize the service of outgoing Vestry members, vote for incoming Vestry Members and delegates to the Diocesan Convention and Representatives to the Interfaith Council, announce the Good Shepherd Commendation, as well as share some of the accomplishments and events that occurred in 2023, and affirm the 2024 budget that will guide our ministry in the coming year.
Potluck brunch will be provided following the single worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sign up to help out with food, set-up, and clean-up.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Susan G. Nutting
Clerk, Vestry
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Kerygma—Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible & Brahms’ Requiem.
Follow this famous requiem a tour of Biblical prompts about death, grief, the brevity of life, and faith for here and hereafter. Through music and Scripture, we move from graveside to grieving, from the challenges of self-reflection to new perspectives and hope beyond. Join us for this Lenten Bible study course lasting 7 weeks.
- When: After Morning Prayer Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am-11:30 am, February 7 through March 20
- Session Leader: Robin Hertel
- Size: Limited to 10 participants.
- Suggested Donation: $15
Sign up: Online HERE
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Call the office 603-882-5352
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Adult Forums and Formation
So many exciting programs coming up, you won't want to miss any of them!
ADULT FORUM
- Feb 4: Starting a Group Bible Study
- Feb 11 TBA
- Feb 18 CGS Book Discussion
- Feb 25 Chair Yoga
- Mar 3 Scripture through Improv
- Mar 10 Vergers - Who? What? Why?
- Mar 17 CGS Book Discussion
- Mar 24 Palm Crosses and Collage
GUEST SPEAKERS/WORKSHOPS
- Feb 25: Race, Relationships and Reconciliation
- Apr 14 & 21 Exploring the Old Testament
COMING SOON
- Aging and Spirituality (April 13 to June 1)
- Sacred Ground (Apr/May)
Details online
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Are you on Realm? Realm is CGS's secure online portal for our parish. Update your profile, add a picture, see your giving and more. Sign up with your email, or reach out to John in the office for more information.
LOG INTO REALM HERE
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Honoring loved ones through Memorials
If you wish to honor a family member or friend on a special Sunday, you could donate money for the Altar Flowers ($60) or Wine, Wafers, and Candles ($25). Please contact Peg Wehner at 603-889-5067 or pegwehner44@gmail.com to discuss your wishes.
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Take a moment to reflect on the sermon from this past Sunday from The Rev. Kathy Boss. | |
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Join the Conversation: Earth Care Network
Tuesday, January 30
7 p.m.
Zoom
The Earth Care Commission and SpiritBound will host a conversation about what is happening around the state.
Do you have a passion for environmental sustainability and want to connect with others? Are you interested in hearing from others about congregational and community response to Climate Change? Do you serve on a Green Team or volunteer for a local environmental non-profit?
We'll exchange our collective wisdom on topics such as reducing plastics in our communities, talk about lessening our carbon footprint collectively and individually as well as opportunities for environmental policy advocacy.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing further information about joining the meeting.
Register here
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This week’s community prayer intentions for
Healing and Special Concerns
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Keith Adams
Kathrine Amsden
Jerry Armstrong
Rev. Kate Atkinson
Gerry Balcom
Colby Bamford
Barbara
Jayme Bellafatto
Janet Boduch
Mike Bradbury
Brandi
Ella Brown
Eileen Brunk
Joanne Brunk
Leo Brunk
Martin Burboa-Reese
Mary Cahill
Carnevale & Lewis Family
Karyn Cassidy
Lorraine Christman
Charlene Core
Roger Crosby
Sandy Darling
Charlotte Davis
Family of Emily DeGuzman
Heather Duquette
DeLuca Families
Ryan Demers
April Duncan
Julie Dunning
Robert Duquette
Roxanne Dwyer
Blaine Eccles
Kathy Eckels
Debbie Ekers
Norman Ellis
John Epstein
Charles Freiburger
Giaconnia Family
Jeanne Gregoire
Courtney Guilfoy
Kristin Hebert
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Jacqui and Brian Hollenbeck
Chip & Sally Hulten
Marcy Klamka
Dana Lambert
Peter Langlois
Dawn Marie Long
Sandra Long
Colby Jean M.
Maddie
Hannah Malik
Nancy Martin
Philip Marinucci
Claire McGraw
Jane Metcalf
Elissa Morin
Craig Morton
Judy Mulligan
Jim Mutherbaugh
Susan Nadeau
Myranda Newton
Teiyana Nolan
Susan Nutting
Tina Ostrowski Lincoln
Edith Pack
Tina Terry Peel
Charles Raine
Eleanor Richards
Kathie Rousseau
Samantha Rousseau
Heather Rossbach
Danil Shapovalov
Nicole Silvaria
Dawne Sosa
Jan Sylor
Richard Tan
Terry Toland
Chris Walsh
Max Walsh
John Waugh
Ray and Bonnie Whalen
Don Yelton
Jennifer Zeleneski
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For Those Deployed in the Military
Alyssa Dyer, Alan James Epstein, Johnathan Epstein, Samuel Epstein, Robert Herendeen, Bryan Laliberte, Devon Lambert and Josh Lentz.
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Vestry - vestry@cgsnashua.org
Sue Corman (Sr. Warden)
Sandy Desharnais (Jr. Warden)
Amey Fuller (Treasurer)
Susan Nutting (Clerk)
Kathy Cormier, Amy Cooley, Beth Derderian, Doug Liles, Jacqueline Marshall, Sarah Patton, Howard Titus
and Jane Wilkins.
Office hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 am. - 4:00 pm
Announcement submissions are due every Tuesday by noon :-)
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The Rev. Kathy Boss, Rector
The Rev. Nancy Meyer, Deacon
Church of the Good Shepherd
214 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
603-882-5352
www.cgsnashua.org
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