Epiphany IV Lections and Sermon

Organ Prelude and Announcements for Epiphany IV

Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings for the Fourth Week after The Epiphany

The altar flowers are given by Loretta Smith in honor of her twin grandchildren, Penelope and Theodore Children 

Prayer List:

Babs Ross, Jayne Johnson, Michael Luther, Al Sciarretti, Les Molnar, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Gerry Shaw, Doris Beswick, Sandy, Pearl Brown, Cate Horton, Regina Milano, Lisa Caivano, Frank Roberts

Remembrance:

Laurie Walsh

Birthdays:

Babs Ross

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:

Church of the Epiphany, Durham; St. Gabriel’s, East Berlin; St. Stephen’s, East Haddam

and for

Latino/Hispanic ministry in CT

Participants in Sunday's Liturgy

 

Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Robert Peter Clements

Organist: Mr. John Williams

Lay Minister: Ruth Beardsley

Lector: Babs Ross

Altar and Flower Guild: Rosalie Molnar

Video Minister: Jessica Skolozdra

Counters: Pam Prinz and Gail Peabody

 

Information for this Sunday's annual meeting has been e-mailed to those who have requested it.  The mailing also includes the Google Meet link that will enable you to "attend" the virtual annual meeting on Sunday at 11am.  

If you would like this information, but did not receive it, please notify the parish at office@christchurchbethany.org

How to Use Google Meet for this Sunday's Annual Meeting

 

If you’re already using Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, or another Google product, just sign in to your existing Google Account.

If you don't have a Google account, sign up here.  It's free.

Click on the Google Meet link that will be e-mailed to you.

Enter into the space provided the code that you have received.

That's it.  A number to call or text will be provided for those who are having difficulty signing in.

While the meeting will officially begin at 11am, we will activate the Google Meet account fifteen minutes before at 10:45.  This is to make sure there are no "glitches" in the system.  Feel free to sign on early, if you wish.

We may offer a test meeting later this week to ensure that everyone is comfortable using this new technology.

A Devotion for The Conversion of St Paul

Epiphany III Lections, Sermon, and Organ Interlude

Announcements for Epiphany III

The Lections for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany

 Jonah 3:1-5, 10

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Mark 1:14-20

Psalm 62:6-14

Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings for This Week

The altar flowers are given in loving memory and gratitude to God for grandparents,

Bill and Anna Odoy and Fred and Sylvia Strong, from the Odoy-Strongs

Petitions and Thanksgivings:

Babs Ross, Jayne Johnson, Michael Luther, Al Sciarretti, Les Molnar, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Gerry Shaw, Doris Beswick, Sandy, Pearl Brown, Cate Horton, Regina Milano, Lisa Caivano 

Birthdays:

Wally Marshall [Kathie’s father], on the occasion of his 100th birthday, and Linda White

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer    

Saint Luke’s, Darien;

St. Paul’s, Darien;

Immanuel St. James, Derby

Ministries to, with, and for the Deaf

Participants in the Morning Office for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Officiant: Ms. Ruth Beardsley, Order of St. Brigid

Organist and Music Director: Mr. John Williams

Preacher: Mr. Les Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Lector: Rob Clements

Epistler: Tom Sansone

Altar Guild: Deb Melycher

Video Ministry: Babs Ross

Counters: Babs Ross and Steve Johnson

A Devotion: The Confession of St Peter [Today's Feast Day]

Epiphany II Lections and Sermon

The Lections for the Second Sunday after The Epiphany

1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

John 1:43-51

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Rector's Bookshelf

 

I am often sometimes sorta asked about books that I'm reading, especially those that may inform sermons or adult education classes.  Since I'm reaching that moment when the pile on the desk won't pass an OSHA inspection, I thought I'd pass along some titles.  A description of the book may be found by following the links.

Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do

Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard

Blue Highways: A Journey into America

Been down so long it looks like up to me

The Horse's Mouth

Prayer by Abhishikatananda 

The White Lantern

Existential America

The Making of Poetry: Coleridge, the Wordsworths, and Their Year of Marvels

Mystical Christian Jesus Prayer - Prayer of the Heart - Noetic Prayer - ...

This is slightly over two hours, but if you're having one of those days and are stuck in a home office, car, or hospital parking lot, it is a great facilitation for prayer.

This Week's Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings

The altar flowers are given by Rosalie and Les Molnar, 

in loving memory of the birthdays of Alan & Lydia Avery and Joyce Molnar 

and by 

Pam and Curt Dann in loving memory of Diane Grodzicki on the occasion of her birthday 

Prayer List: 

Babs Ross, Jayne Johnson, Michael Luther, Al Sciarretti, Les Molnar, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Gerry Shaw, Doris Beswick, Sandy, Pearl Brown, Cate Horton, Regina Milano, Lisa Caivano  

Birthdays: 

Carol Paugas, Colleen Sciarretti, and Al Maiorano 

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: 

All ecumenical and interfaith endeavors involving our congregations and people; 

 for peace and peacemakers

Sunday's Participants in the Liturgy

 

Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Robert Peter Clements

Organist: Mr. John Williams

Lay Minister: Babs Ross

Lector: Jessica Skolozdra

Altar and Flower Guild: Jenni Matheson

Video Minister: Pam Dann

Counters: Margaret Moreau and Les Molnar

Information About Orders of Service

Three people, who usually receive the order of service by email, have notified us that they have not received it in the last few weeks. We checked, and we see that the orders have been sent to the usual recipients.  We would ask that you check your "spam" filter to make sure that email from the parish has not been falsely re-assigned.

If you would like to be on the list to receive the electronic version of the order of service, please email the office at office@christchurchbethany.org

Epiphany I Lections and Sermon

Colette, the Parish Cat, Tunes In to Our Sunday Broadcast

 

Why is the guy who feeds me in this glowing box?  He needs to get back here.  

It's  Blue Buffalo Wild Delights time.

Three Gregorian chants for Epiphany

Choir of Clare College Cambridge - MATER ORA FILIUM: Music for Epiphany

Epiphany 2021: The Proclamation

Christmas II Lections and Sermon

Announcements for the Second Sunday after Christmas