Upcoming
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Eucharistic Minister:
1/26: Paul Dugard
2/02: Linda Campo
Lector:
1/26: Lillian Luksenburg
2/02: Buffy Elliott
Chalicist:
1/26: Joan Lewis
2/02: Elisa Elliot
Ushers:
1/26: G. Jallah & R. Cole
2/02: S. Campo & A. Groshong
Altar Guild:
1/26: Boma Fubara
2/02: Elisa Elliot
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8:30 am
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Eucharistic Minister:
1/19: Liz Cocke
Lector:
1/19: Irving Savoy
Altar Guild:
1/19:
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| 10:30 am Services |
| Eucharistic Minister: 1/19: Deena Groshong Lector: 1/19: Greg Wood Chalicist: 1/19: Patricia Dorn Ushers: 1/19: J. Woodhams & K. Franklin Altar Guild: 1/19: Patricia Dorn |
| Counters and Recorders |
| (All serve on a rotating schedule, two counters and one recorder each Sunday) Counters: Ray Battistelli Frank Desmond Kirk Franklin Becky Parks Vanvisa Sivali Adrienne Womack Greg Wood Jim Woodhams Allen Wyrick Recorders: Elisa Elliot Laura Meissner Denmark John Rees Florence Walters Lyn Womack |
| Vestry on Duty January 19-25, 2020 |
| Deena Groshong 301-847-0373 |
| Clergy & Staff |
| Rector The Rev. David C. Wacaster [email protected] Deacon The Rev. Kathryn McMahon [email protected] Organist & Choirmaster George Drumwright [email protected] Parish Administrator Lynn Hutcheson [email protected] Prechool Mary Lureau, Director [email protected] Pat Brennan LeeAnn Tennessee Vivian Stutz |
| Vestry & Delegates |
| Deena Groshong Senior Warden Jennifer Hendricksl Junior Warden Linda Campo John Rees Eric Reiffenstein Rosemond Cole-Nicol Shaun Hardy Lillian Luksenburg Joe Burckle Boma Fubara Jose Obando Delegates Cecily Thorne Ray Groshong |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Funeral service for John Womack will be held on
Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 11 am at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC.
"Are you there, God? It's me Parent" - Ever feel this way? Parenting in our world today is not for the faint of heart. Every family is unique, but we all face common struggles. One way we can reduce our stress is to share the burden we may be carrying around - with our friends and our God. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is in the process of forming a parent support group. Our goal is to create a safe space where we can connect, listen, vent, pray, provide support and share resources. Join us for our inaugural gathering! We look forward to hearing your ideas for making this group meaningful in your life. Good Shepherd Parent Group this
Sunday, January 19, 5-6:30 pm
Education Wing, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Light refreshments will be served
RSVP Here
Call or text Buffy Elliott at 703-298-5674 with any questions.
Altar Flower Program -
Good Shepherd's long time florist, Stacy Mezzanotte, died unexpectedly January 6, 2020 after an illness. Stacy and her family continued to provide arrangements through January 5. Consequently the flower program is suspended at this time. Parishioners who have signed up and paid for flowers in 2020 will have their payments credited to their 2020 pledge unless the office is instructed otherwise.
The
Church Office will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
The Vestry Nominating Committee
is pleased to announce the
Vestry candidates for 2020-2023: Lynnette Clark, Nina Scott, and Vanessa Sivali. The Senior Warden candidate for 2020-2022 is Deena Groshong. Our Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 2 in the Parish Hall following one service at 9:30 am. The list of members eligible to vote at the 2020 annual meeting is posted on the bulletin board outside of the
copier room. Questions please see Father David.
UPCOMING
Lunches with David Rodrick -
Several parishioners are hosting our Seminarian David for lunch. With all 4 lunches there is room for approximately 24 other parishioners to join the lunch. If you are interested in joining one of the lunches, each Sunday the sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex for: Jan 19, Feb 23, and March 1 and March 8. Lunch will be at approximately 12:30 in the home of the host/ess. If you cannot locate the sign-up sheets, but are interested in coming to one of the lunches, contact Liz Cocke at
[email protected].
January 26, 2020 - Bishop Michael Curry "More Jesus More Love Revival," 2 pm at the Entertainment & Sports Arena, 1100 Oak Street, SE, Washington, DC
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Annual Meeting February 2. One service at 9:30 am. Potluck contributions for lunch after service. Reports from Committee chairs are due to the office (Word documents only) no later than January 26 for inclusion in the printed Annual Report.
ONGOING
Saint Luke Food Pantry
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It is good to see the ongoing parish support for alleviating hunger and food insecurity in our area by our contributions of staples to Saint Luke Food Pantry. Recipients are referred through Social Services Agencies. Volunteers at the food pantry prepare the bags based on need and size of family, including single recipients. They do receive some fresh produce and fruit from other contributors. Our main focus, per their request, is to help keep the shelves stocked with a variety of nutritious staples, which includes proteins (canned chicken and tuna and bags/cans of black, kidney, and garbanzo beans); canned vegetables and fruit; pasta and sauce (together or separately); bags of rice; peanut butter and tubes of jelly; chili and hearty soups; and nutritious cereals (hot or cold). Condiments are also welcomed as are Latino-style staples. Most of us engage in regular grocery shopping, which makes this form of outreach an easy part of our routines. Weekly sales are worth investigating to look for items that we would be purchasing anyway for the food pantry. If you would like to learn how to volunteer, contact Lynn Wood.
Equal Exchange Products
- Darker days, up and down temperatures, and various forms of precipitation mark this January. What better to raise your spirits than a cup of coffee or decaf or cocoa and a piece or two or three of tasty chocolate anywhere from milk chocolate to 92%. Guilt can be assuaged by cooking with Palestinian olive oil, preparing a pot of nutritious whole wheat Maftoul couscous, and eating a Medjool date or two. Each purchase also supports small farmers who work through cooperatives to gain financial independence. Look for the Equal Exchange table in the narthex or contact Lynn Wood. Equal Exchange products are sold at cost at Good Shepherd as a delicious form of social justice.
Planting Seeds
- It is never too late to pledge. Thank you once again to all who have pledged for 2020. Pledges can be made at any time.
While doing your online shopping go to smile.amazon to generate a donation for Good Shepherd!
You can do this throughout the year when you place an Amazon order.
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LECTIONARY AND WEEKLY CALENDAR
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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
First Lesson:
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm: 40:1-9
Epistle:
Corinthians 1:1-9
The Gospel: John 1:29-42
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The Week of January 19, 2020
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Sun
1/19
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 8:30 am
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10:30 am
Coffee Hour, 11:45 am, Narthex, hosted by
the Thompsons'
BSA Troop 97B, 4 pm, PH
Manantial de Vida Apostolic, 4
pm, Church
Parenting Support Group, 5 pm, EW
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Mon
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MLK Holiday - Office & Pre-school Closed
Manantial de Vida Apostolic, 7 pm Church
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Tues
1/21
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SDA Worship, 6 pm, Church
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Wed
1/22
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Holy Eucharist & Healing, 11:30 am
Chimes Choir, 7 pm, EW
Choir Rehearsal, 8 pm, EW
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Thur
1/23
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Manantial de Vida Apostolic, 6:30 pm, Church
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Fri
1/24
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SDA Worship, 6 pm, Church
Diocesan Convention with Presiding Bishop, Cathedral
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Sat
1/25
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Diocesan Convention with Presiding Bishop, Cathedral
SDA Worship, 9 am, Church
SDA Sabbath School, 9:30 am, PH, EW
SDA Potluck and meetings, 12:23 pm, PH, EW
SDA Worship, 5 pm, Church
Manantial de Vida Apostolic, 6 pm, EW
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Sun
1/26
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Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 9:30 am
Diocesan Revival with Presiding Bishop, offsite, 2 pm
BSA Troop 97B, 4 pm, PH
Manantial de Vida Apostolic Church, 5 pm, Church
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| Altar Flowers & Presence Light |
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| January 19 |
Flowers |
Carol Lewis |
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Candle |
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| January 26 |
Flowers |
Millie Mautz |
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Candle |
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| February 2 |
Flowers |
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Candle |
Carol Lewis |
| February 9 |
Flowers |
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Candle |
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