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The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
May 28, 2023
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
This Sunday is the final Sunday (and last day) of Easter season, the Day of Pentecost (This name comes from the Greek word for fifty, and Pentecost is 50 days after Easter Day.) We'll hear the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, turning them into apostles, and their preaching in many languages to those gathered in Jerusalem.
We will hold in-person and live-streamed worship. The instructions for you to take part via livestreaming are in this message.
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7:30 a.m. Service
The next 7:30 service will be on Sunday, September 17.
Vestry meets.
The Vestry met Thursday. Here are some highlights:
Employee Retention Tax Credit.
PAYCHEX, the firm which handles our payroll and tax reporting, has informed us that we are eligible for the Employee Retention Credit from the Federal government, In 6-8 months, we anticipate receiving approximately $18,000 net of the fee to PAYCHEX for handling the paperwork.
Notice of bequest received.
We have received notice of a bequest made by a late parishioner. Please consider making generous provision in your will to continue the ministry of the parish to those who come after you. If you have made such a provision, please check to see that your will in fact reflects that. Parishioners have spoken of such wishes, when in fact no such provision was to be found in their will.
Memorial Day Programming.
On Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), a community remembrance and festive gathering will take place at the Memorial [Go straight out of our property west on Mount Road until you reach a small park in a hollow], starting at 10:00 a.m. Among the activities sponsored by local veterans' groups is a volley shot in our parking lot honoring the war dead buried in our cemetery.
Memorial Cross to be replaced, relocated.
The Celtic cross given in memory of Fr. Anthony Mattes, late Rector of St. James, one of the predecessor parishes of Resurrection, was destroyed last month by vandals. A replacement is being constructed. The Vestry is considering the best placement of the replacement cross.
Installation of Worship Ministry Members postponed.
The Installation of Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors, and Altar Guild members and Officers has been postponed until the fall.
No gas smell in kitchen!
Repairs have been made to the oven/range in the kitchen in the Undercroft. The smell of natural gas should be gone!
Eucharistic Visitor Ministry Expands. Communion kit to be purchased.
Because of the increased number of eucharistic visitors taking Communion to an increased number of parish shut-ins on a more frequent basis, the Vestry has authorized the purchase of an additional Communion Kit from funds in the Memorial Fund of the parish.
Please wear your name tag each Sunday to be ready to welcome visitors and newcomers.
Summer worship schedule set.
- This year, from Memorial Day weekend (May 28) through Labor Day weekend (September 3) we will hold one service at 9:00. On certain Sundays (including August 13 and 20) this will be a Rite One Eucharist without music.
Updated worship customs at Resurrection:
- The Cup (Wine) at Communion--People can receive in one kind (bread only) or in two kinds (bread and wine). We will be using the common cup. Intinction (dipping your bread in the wine) is NOW allowed; please follow instructions as announced.
- Coffee Hours have resumed on Sundays.
- The Peace--It's OK to touch now.
The Eucharistic Visitors
program has been reactivated. If you would like to visit or be visited, please speak with Fr. Wand or Jude Winters.
Food Pantry Ministry Evolving to Meet Changing Conditions
As the needs of the hungry in our area change, and the best way to help the food pantries we assist changes along with that, we are adjusting how we ask for your support. We will continue gratefully to accept offerings of money from parishioners, but we will be adding an option to make a food donation at the Church as well. Starting now, our Outreach Coordinator, Leigh Oppelt, has listed in the bulletin the items in particular need at the programs we are assisting. Right now that list is: Paper Products, Toiletries for the DELCO Food Pantry; Fruit Cups Pudding Cups, Soft Cereal Bars, Single Pack Snacks [i.e. chips, cookies, crackers, etc.] for the Kensington Food Ministry. Any items donated are accepted with thanks, but we will be concentrating on the Items listed in the bulletin.
Readers/Intercessors Needed for Worship Services
With the installation of the new camera, audio, Internet, and streaming equipment, worship is no longer a solo by the Priest celebrating. Parishioners are needed to read lessons and lead prayers--two per service [and two for every 7:30 service!]. If you can help, please contact Helen Dunlap or leave a message at the Church Office
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore."
[II Cor. 13:14]
(The Rev.) Thomas C. Wand
Priest-in-Charge
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale
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