Summer is upon us and where the first half of 2010 has gone is a mystery. Gone
already are several major feast days [Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus
Christi], Ember Days, and of course the observance of Memorial Day in our
Nation.
The Sunday before the Ascension you may recall my mentioning that Ascension
is second only to Easter when it comes to important Feast Days we celebrate in
the life of the Church. Pentecost is, of course, the third great feast of the
Christian year and the day celebrated in the parish with parishioners wearing
lots of red, from hats to shoes and everything in between.
This issue of the Crosstalk is for three months, taking us up to early autumn. So
remember to take the prayer lists from the Sunday bulletins to use them for your
individual use. Remember that neither God nor the Church is on vacation over
the summer months, only the schedule is more relaxed as many within the
parish will be taking family vacations. Remember your support in attendance,
parish life and offerings of time, talent and financial substance are as important
as any other time throughout the church year. Let us remember as we celebrate
our 50th year as a church there are various events and activities taking place
throughout the course of the year. Therefore, remember to check your E-mail
and the announcements in your Sunday Bulletin for details.
Certainly the social event of the summer starts on our Saint Timothy's
anniversary day - Saturday, August 7 where we begin with lots of good food (of
course) and an evening of humor provided by our special guest for the weekend,
who believes humor is a Grace of God. The celebration continues on Sunday with
our guest delivering the homily (dramatization of Clarence Jordan and the God
Movement) at the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Following the pot luck dinner, the
second dramatization (A View from the Underside, Dietrich Bonhoeffer) will
conclude the weekend of celebration.
We rely on your prayers and support as make plans for our 50th. We also rely
on your personal invitation to neighbors, family and friends to come join us in
our celebration.
already are several major feast days [Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, Corpus
Christi], Ember Days, and of course the observance of Memorial Day in our
Nation.
The Sunday before the Ascension you may recall my mentioning that Ascension
is second only to Easter when it comes to important Feast Days we celebrate in
the life of the Church. Pentecost is, of course, the third great feast of the
Christian year and the day celebrated in the parish with parishioners wearing
lots of red, from hats to shoes and everything in between.
This issue of the Crosstalk is for three months, taking us up to early autumn. So
remember to take the prayer lists from the Sunday bulletins to use them for your
individual use. Remember that neither God nor the Church is on vacation over
the summer months, only the schedule is more relaxed as many within the
parish will be taking family vacations. Remember your support in attendance,
parish life and offerings of time, talent and financial substance are as important
as any other time throughout the church year. Let us remember as we celebrate
our 50th year as a church there are various events and activities taking place
throughout the course of the year. Therefore, remember to check your E-mail
and the announcements in your Sunday Bulletin for details.
Certainly the social event of the summer starts on our Saint Timothy's
anniversary day - Saturday, August 7 where we begin with lots of good food (of
course) and an evening of humor provided by our special guest for the weekend,
who believes humor is a Grace of God. The celebration continues on Sunday with
our guest delivering the homily (dramatization of Clarence Jordan and the God
Movement) at the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Following the pot luck dinner, the
second dramatization (A View from the Underside, Dietrich Bonhoeffer) will
conclude the weekend of celebration.
We rely on your prayers and support as make plans for our 50th. We also rely
on your personal invitation to neighbors, family and friends to come join us in
our celebration.
| From Fr. Richard Shackleford |
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| Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church Kingsport, Tennessee (423) 247 - 3992 |
