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Church of the Good Shepherd - News & Announcements – November
16th, 2008
Stewardship Sunday is November 16th
A multimedia celebration of The Church of the Good Shepherd.
Our Book of Remembrance is a thanksgiving to God for those who have come before.
We will be glad on this day for all that we are now and we will commit ourselves
to our future in the ministries we share. From 1 John “Beloved, we are
God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What
we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him.” From
the lessons for All Saints’ Day.
November 30th is the First Sunday of Advent
A multimedia celebration of The Church of the Good Shepherd. Our Book of Remembrance is a thanksgiving to God for those who have come before. Our recent baptisms are the hope for the future. We will be glad on this day for all that we are now and we will commit ourselves to our future in the ministries we share.
Our Next Intergenerational Service will
be on November 23rd. There will be an appearance of the rubber chicken in
our presentation of our play “The Empty Chair.” We will, among
other things, sing… “Over the river and through the woods…”
and lovely setting for a table grace….” Be present at our table
Lord…”
Our Current Flower List
November 23rd, In memory of Ina Wooldridge from her family. Also in memory
of our mothers from Bob and Marilyn Stasonis. November 30th, To the Glory
of God from the Altar guild. December 7th. In memory of Charlotte Lincoln
from her family. Also in memory of George Larson from his wife Ruth. In memory
of the Curtis Family from Nancy and Ted Smethurst. In thanksgiving for Loved
Ones from Martha Wishart
Our Acolyte Schedule
10 AM, Sunday, November 23rd
Crucifer: Alden Ward
Gregory Landry
November 30th
Lindsay Hetherington
Colin Hetherington
December 7th
Alden Ward
Gregory Landry
December 14th
Lindsay Hetherington
Colin Hetherington
Bible Study Schedule
We have agree amongst ourselves to meet monthly on Mondays. Our next meeting
will be November 24th, 6:15 for a light meal, 7 – 9 for study. All are
welcome.
The Shack by William Young - is Here – Visit
the Shack
We have four copies of the book for you to either buy or borrow. To buy $8.25.
To borrow, make a donation to the Discretionary Fund. Books
are at the back of the church. Sign up sheet for possible conversations will
be in the hall after the Fair.
Falliday Fair News
Keep your eyes on this space for all the good news!!!
Veteran’s Ministry Notice for The Episcopal
Diocese of Massachusetts
Rob Bacon, formerly Youth Minister, is now coordinating Veteran’s Ministries.
Greetings Friends,
As you may know, we have embarked upon a new ministry with veterans here in the Diocese of Massachusetts. Approximately 1.7 million U.S. troops have been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since October 2001. These service members are coming home to our communities in large numbers, and we are learning what kinds of support are most useful during these challenging times of transition.
As we seek to build ministry communities around our Diocese it would be excellent to know who among us has a heart for veterans' ministries, who among us would like to lend their voice to the shaping of this new endeavor. Are you a vet? Do you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who has been affected by military service? Are you moved to share some thoughts on this subject? I would love to hear whatever you might like to send as a response to this message. Please write and tell me more.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
We are putting together a photo directory and we are working
on that database now. We are so pleased to know that our database will help
everyone put a name with the face and make that available to you. We would
like it if everyone (that wanted to) could bring in a picture of themselves
and/or their family photos. Or, stop by the office during hours and we can
take your picture. We’ll be taking group pictures along the way too,
Choir, Sunday School, Vestry!!! be prepared. Please feel free to call with
any questions. Office hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm. We have
two options to get the pictures in you can drop one off and when we are done
you will get the original back. Our second option is to email me the pictures
directly to: admin@goodshepherd-reading.org
Next Youth Formation Program – November Opportunity – Junior High Retreat at the CAMP in NH. Important information for parents.
This Diocesan event is held at the Barbara Harris Camp and Conference Center
on Nov. 21 –23. Please check out the website http://www.diomass.org/node/615
Outreach Opportunities
Support African Team Ministries – Gifts may be purchased at any time from Lounge Display Table.
Support our Troops with Pack A Box Donations –
P. A. B.
A flier explaining these donations is on the hall “sign up” bulletin
board and a box for donations is nearby. You may also donate money used to
post the boxes to New York. Checks payable to P. A. B. Pack a Box for our
troops may be mailed or delivered to the office.
Reading Food Pantry Suggestions Suggestions for November. Thanksgiving meal supplies: canned ham and turkey, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, stuffing, pumpkin pie.
Support The Bread of Life. Our next feeding ministry night is December 5th .
Bargain Box. A great place for Christmas Shopping.
Falliday Fair News –
| TABLE | CHAIR - COORDINATOR | SALES |
| CRAFTS | *CRAFT COMMITTEE | $1202.25 |
| JEWELRY | ALICE WEBB | $85.54 |
| RAFFLE | JULIE CALLAHAN | $407.00 |
| VENDORS | JULIE CALLAHAN | $150.00 |
| BAKE TABLE | MARY VINCENT | $615.00 |
| ARTWORK | SUMI SINNATAMBY | $725.00 |
| TOYS | ELAINE GROSSO | $238.50 |
| TUPPERWARE | NANCY FRASER | $308.00 |
| BOOKS | NANCY FRASER | $251.42 |
| KITCHEN | SPENCER & SUE DALBY |
$156.86 |
| BARGAIN BOX | MARTHA WISHART | $392.00 |
| TOTAL ** | $4,632.67 |
*Craft committee members:
Elaine Grosso,
Caroline Chapel,
Nancy Smethurst,
Alice Webb,
Mary Ines,
Linda Hank,
Sharon Grosso,
Sara Hank
and Sarah Ines.
**late craft sales will be added
Thank you Mary Ines!!!
Parish Program Leadership Information is on exit tables.
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
781-944-1572
www.GoodShepherd-Reading.org
Ministers: All Baptized Members
Priest–in-Charge: The Rev. Deborah M. Woodward
Home: 617-696-6175
Cell: 617-417-4799
priestincharge@goodshepherd-reading.org
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE
Director of Music: Kathleen McDougald-Lee
The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
on line newsletter is available at
www.diomass.org/elist.shtml