The observance of Holy Week this year at Saint Timothy's was a
fitting and meaningful path to a glorious celebration of Christ‟s
Resurrection Easter Day. The music for Easter was outstanding.
The work of the Altar Guild, Lectors, Servers, and Ushers is all
most appreciated as your service is vital to our Worship. It cannot
be done without you. The days of celebrating Christ‟s
resurrection, having occupied the entirely of the month of May, will
come to a close the middle part of June. Easter, being so late
this year, means Ascension Day, the Day of Pentecost, and
Trinity Sunday all occur in the month of June.
In this Diocese of East Tennessee we know our celebrating does
not end with all the Feast Days leading up to Trinity Sunday this
year. We anticipate the Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-
elect George D. Young III as the next Bishop of this Diocese. The
Bishop-elect‟s Ordination is planned for Saturday, June 25, 11:00
a.m., at the Church of the Ascension, Knoxville Tennessee. Your
prayers are especially coveted during this time of transition for
our new Bishop and the people of this diocese going forward in
mission and ministry to further the Kingdom of God - and all to His
praise and honor and glory.
We would be remiss if we didn't also remember our Bishops who
have retired from this diocese - especially for Charles and Annie
vonRosenberg during this time of their transition. In this Parish
we celebrate Father Adam‟s anniversary of Ordination
to the Diaconate which took place on June 9, 1965. Later in June
(29th) we celebrate Fr. Shackleford's 25th Anniversary of
Ordination to the Diaconate [24th anniversary of ordination to the
Priesthood] on the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles.
You may find it interesting to note that the names of the bishops
in England who ordained me at Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire,
were Stewart Cross and Ian Harlan - however as bishops they
always signed their names +Stewart Blackburn and +Ian
Lancaster, as they represented a specific geographical location
and people.
The spiritual journey each of us takes over the summer is tailored
specifically for us because each of us is sets his or her own plan
of action - be it bursting at the seams or barely hanging by a
thread. Each one of us is truly different. As we journey through
the coming season of Pentecost let us remember Pentecost is
meant to be a season of spiritual growth. If you are absent from
the parish worship because you are on vacation, I am delighted
for your experience and opportunity for relaxation and
refreshment. However, do not take a vacation from the worship of
God which is your primary task and duty as a Christian. Plan in
advance, along with your other vacation planning, where it is
possible to attend worship services and arrange to do so. You do
not want God to take a vacation from you; do not take a vacation
from him! When you have visitors at your home over the summer
(or anytime of year) bring them to church with you, not only for
their spiritual edification, but as part of your Christian witness.
Have a good summer and worship God every Sunday in His Holy
Church!!!
R+
fitting and meaningful path to a glorious celebration of Christ‟s
Resurrection Easter Day. The music for Easter was outstanding.
The work of the Altar Guild, Lectors, Servers, and Ushers is all
most appreciated as your service is vital to our Worship. It cannot
be done without you. The days of celebrating Christ‟s
resurrection, having occupied the entirely of the month of May, will
come to a close the middle part of June. Easter, being so late
this year, means Ascension Day, the Day of Pentecost, and
Trinity Sunday all occur in the month of June.
In this Diocese of East Tennessee we know our celebrating does
not end with all the Feast Days leading up to Trinity Sunday this
year. We anticipate the Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-
elect George D. Young III as the next Bishop of this Diocese. The
Bishop-elect‟s Ordination is planned for Saturday, June 25, 11:00
a.m., at the Church of the Ascension, Knoxville Tennessee. Your
prayers are especially coveted during this time of transition for
our new Bishop and the people of this diocese going forward in
mission and ministry to further the Kingdom of God - and all to His
praise and honor and glory.
We would be remiss if we didn't also remember our Bishops who
have retired from this diocese - especially for Charles and Annie
vonRosenberg during this time of their transition. In this Parish
we celebrate Father Adam‟s anniversary of Ordination
to the Diaconate which took place on June 9, 1965. Later in June
(29th) we celebrate Fr. Shackleford's 25th Anniversary of
Ordination to the Diaconate [24th anniversary of ordination to the
Priesthood] on the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles.
You may find it interesting to note that the names of the bishops
in England who ordained me at Blackburn Cathedral, Lancashire,
were Stewart Cross and Ian Harlan - however as bishops they
always signed their names +Stewart Blackburn and +Ian
Lancaster, as they represented a specific geographical location
and people.
The spiritual journey each of us takes over the summer is tailored
specifically for us because each of us is sets his or her own plan
of action - be it bursting at the seams or barely hanging by a
thread. Each one of us is truly different. As we journey through
the coming season of Pentecost let us remember Pentecost is
meant to be a season of spiritual growth. If you are absent from
the parish worship because you are on vacation, I am delighted
for your experience and opportunity for relaxation and
refreshment. However, do not take a vacation from the worship of
God which is your primary task and duty as a Christian. Plan in
advance, along with your other vacation planning, where it is
possible to attend worship services and arrange to do so. You do
not want God to take a vacation from you; do not take a vacation
from him! When you have visitors at your home over the summer
(or anytime of year) bring them to church with you, not only for
their spiritual edification, but as part of your Christian witness.
Have a good summer and worship God every Sunday in His Holy
Church!!!
R+
| From Fr. Richard Shackleford |
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| Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church Kingsport, Tennessee (423) 247 - 3992 |
