The Episcopal Church
of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King Sunday
Sunday, November 21, 2021

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

From Father David +
THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
 
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, Christ the King Sunday or Reign of Christ Sunday, is a relatively recent addition to the Western liturgical calendar, instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI for the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. In 1970 its Roman Rite observance was moved to the final Sunday of Ordinary Time (Pentecost). The earliest date on which it can occur is 20 November and the latest is 26 November.

The Lutheran, Anglican, Moravian, Methodist, Reformed and United Protestant churches also celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, which is contained in the Revised Common Lectionary; the Methodist, Anglican and Presbyterian Churches often observe this as part of the liturgical season of Kingdomtide, which runs between the Fourth Sunday before Advent and the Feast of Christ the King. It is also observed on the same computed date as the final Sunday of the ecclesiastical year, the Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent, by Western Rite parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

According to Cyril of Alexandria, "Christ has dominion over all creatures, ...by essence and by nature." His kingship is founded upon the hypostatic union. "The Word of God, as consubstantial with the Father, has all things in common with him, and therefore has necessarily supreme and absolute dominion over all things created."

"From this it follows that to Christ angels and men are subject. Christ is also King by acquired, as well as by natural right, for he is our Redeemer. ...' We are no longer our own property, for Christ has purchased us "with a great price"; our very bodies are the "members of Christ." A third ground of sovereignty is that God bestowed upon Christ the nations of the world as His special possession and dominion. "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me." (Matthew 28:18)

The Feast of Christ the King has an eschatological dimension pointing to the end of time when the kingdom of Jesus will be established in all its fullness to the ends of the earth. It leads into Advent, when the Church anticipates Christ’s second coming.
Services for Louis "Lucky" Lux
VISITATION TODAY AT 10:00 AM WITH MASS FOLLOWING AT 11:00 AM

Celebration of Life services for Louis “Lucky” Lux will be Saturday November 20 with visitation beginning at 10:00 am and Mass at 11:00 am at St. Jude Catholic Church in Oak Grove.

Cards can be sent to daughter Claudia Seigler at 2532 Ave. Ct. Independence, MO 64057. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in his name.

Louis “Lucky” Francis Lux, 92, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Louis was born January 24, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas, son of Nicholas J. and Ella C. (Vanhole) Lux. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from East High School in 1947. Louis was married to Naomi Ruth for 71 years. He received a 65 year machinist pin from the Machinist Union for many years of dedicated employment. Louis was a parishioner of St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Oak Grove for many years. He was also active in the Episcopal Church of Blue Springs with his wife. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Thelma and Patricia; sons: David and Randy; and daughter, Sherri. Louis is survived by his wife Naomi Ruth; son, Mark (Sherrie) Lux; daughter, Claudia (Tom) Seigler; son, Larry (Julie) Lux; daughter, Denise (Arthur) Gallaway; sister, Eileen Pratt; brother, Charles Lux; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. With special gratitude to neighbors, Jerry and Joann.
Newcomers Class Starting
NOVEMBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 19

Those new to the parish and those simply interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and specifically the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection are welcome and encouraged to attend classes beginning on Sunday, November 28 at 9:15 am (between services) in the undercroft.

Who are Episcopalians and what are the unique spiritual traditions in this branch of Christianity?

Even if you have attended previous classes, all are welcome! Want to know more? …come to class!
Stewardship Campaign Begins
COMMITMENT SUNDAY IS DECEMBER 12

The theme and image for our Stewardship campaign this year, Every Perfect Gift, are wrapped in the metaphor of the butterfly and chrysalis. To the ancient Greeks, the butterfly represented the image of rebirth and freedom. The word they used for butterfly was psyche, and if you are thinking that sounds familiar, you are correct! It also means spirit. The humble and beautiful butterfly contains the philosophical and spiritual idea of the soul breaking free from its shell — free to discover, to inspire, to create, to communicate, to share.
 
These are also spiritual gifts, gifts that when we free ourselves to serve in the world, we need and share with others; and they are gifts of our stewardship. As we share our time, talent, and treasure with our church and with the world, we unleash those same gifts in our communities: discovery, inspiration, creativity, communication, sharing. Through the ministries that are enabled by our gifts, the inspiration we show to our neighbors to unlock their generosity in the world, and the stories we tell about ourselves and our experiences, we participate with God in an abundant vision for the world.

Every perfect gift comes from God above.



2021 Contribution Statements will be available at the Church this Sunday to verify your contributions to-date and remember your 2021 pledge amount.
Vestry Nominations Open
SEEKING CANDIDATES NOW

Anyone interested in serving on the Vestry should contact a member of the Vestry nomination committee (Les Woodward, Jim Gilligan, Bill Carle or John Biggs) before the end of the year.

The Vestry is the board of directors for the parish and is comprised of lay people who represent the parish as a whole in decision making, planning and communication. If you have questions, please talk with any current Vestry member or Fr. David.
Upcoming events
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

11/20 Saturday: 10:00 am Daughters of the King
11/21 Sunday: 9:00 am Hospitality Meeting
11/21 Sunday: 11:30 am Greening of the Church
12/03 Friday: 7:00 pm Family Night Christmas Movie
12/08 Wednesday: 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting
12/11 Saturday: DOK Christmas Potluck
12/16 Thursday: 11:30 am LunchBunch
12/18 Saturday: 10:00 am DOK Meeting
12/19 Sunday: 11:30 AM Coloring of the Church
12/21 Tuesday: 1:00 pm Book Club
CSL Holiday Meals and Christmas Store
DONATIONS NEEDED

The Blue Springs Community Service League (CSL) has asked our help this year to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to those in need. They ask you please give donations of stuffing, instant potatoes, canned green beans/corn/yams/fruit, jiffy corn muffin mix, pie filling, pie crusts and gravy. We will collect these items at church and take them to CSL.

CSL will also be sponsoring their annual Christmas store for the needy on December 16. There will be tree in our Narthex beginning November 21 for parishioners to select a gift tag and purchase gifts to be returned to church no later than December 8. 
Collecting clothing for Afghan refugees
PLEASE BRING TO CHURCH SUNDAY

Kansas City will be welcoming approximately 550 Afghan refugees in the coming months. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 16808 Holmes Road, Belton, MO is partnering with KC for Refugees to distribute contributions of winter clothing as well as household items to refugees.

Please bring your contributions to church this Sunday and we will make sure they are delivered to St. Mary Magdalene for distribution.
Please wear your name tag
HELP US WELCOME VISITORS

Help us remember who you are and make it easier for folks to identify you! Please wear your name tags, located next to the hallway windows in the narthex.
Volunteers needed to serve on Sundays
Church Volunteers
LECTORS, ACOLYTES AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

If you would like to be a lector and/or eucharistic minister, please contact Diane Gerlach at 816-896-2875.

Please contact Lisa Twitty at 913-485-7150 If you would like to serve as an acolyte.
Bible Study on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
The Book of Exodus
STUDYING THE BOOK OF EXODUS

Please join us every Wednesday afternoon for Bible Study from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Our current focus is the book of Exodus and we'll soon be moving on to the book of Leviticus.

No bible study on November 24 due to Thanksgiving
In-person worship
SAFETY PROTOCOLS STILL IN PLACE

Safety prevails with considerations for wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and washing hands. We encourage everyone get a vaccination and ask you take appropriate precautions if you are not. With a significant number of people not vaccinated, please consider wearing a mask. Resurrection will not mandate mask wearing and want all to be aware of the potential for spread of Covid. Please use your best judgement.

Communion will be served in the traditional manner with bread from the priest and wine from the chalice for those who desire to do so. The “hour-glass” packet of bread and wine will still be readily available for any one still not ready for the common cup. To indicate how you would like to receive communion please use your hands in the following manner:

• Palms up to receive bread as in the traditional manner
• Palms down to receive “gluten free” bread
• With your fingers chose the “hour glass” with bread and wine
• Cross your chest with your arms to receive a blessing only

Receiving communion of ONE kind (bread or wine) represents FULL communion in the Episcopal tradition. Intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice) is NOT preferred as it raises concerns for cross-contamination.