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All Souls Weekly, April 20, 2008
All Souls Weekly
Volume 1, Number 11, April 20, 2008
From the Rector: A CRESCENDO OF THANKS
As I watched part of the Papal Mass on Thursday, I could not help but notice the music. While there were beautiful arrangements of hymns and anthems and wonderful service music, most of it was done for the people, if not at the people. Most of those in attendance seemed to stand more as spectators than participants. Soloist, after famous soloist, acted as cantor, sending (what I believe to be) a subtle message that one must have a larger-than-life voice in order to praise God. I began to imagine how different the scene might be if we had 40,000 Episcopalians in an outdoor stadium singing hymns. The sound would shake the stands, stop traffic, set off car alarms, and awaken people in three or four states. This would be especially true if Arthur Roach directed the music.
Serving as our interim organist and director of music, Artie has charmed, encouraged, cajoled, wooed, badgered, coaxed, and inspired us all to sing. He has helped many of us to find our voice, or to find it again. Some who have not sung in choirs for years have stepped forward. One person who used to worship at the Low Mass decided to lend her help and sing at High Mass. Another who would prefer to sit in the pews pledged his support and promised to sing with the choir throughout the interim.
Artie has shared friends and colleagues with us and we have enjoyed some big, beautiful voices. But even then, the soloists were infectious. They made us want to sing even more, as exemplified at the end of Mass on Easter Day when just about everyone in the church joined in singing the Hallelujah Chorus.
Next Sunday, April 27, we will celebrate Arthur Roach at a special coffee hour in the Undercroft. Please join us as we toast our friend Artie, as we thank him for his good ministry among us, and as we give thanks for the gifts of this interim period.
Change is inevitable. We will welcome a new organist and director of music and some of our choir will return to their early Mass or favorite pew. Eventually we will welcome a few professional singers to support the choir. Some of us will love the changes and some will dislike them, but I pray that through it all, we might continue to grow in love, in charity, and in the worship of God. John Beddingfield
Your prayers are asked for . . . Joanne Marx, Mary Beth McCutcheon, Linda, Isaac Borocz, Delia Jokanovich, Jean Watson, Bryan Powell, Arthur (Buddy) Ball, Roger Dixon and family, Veronica Horn, Walter Jason, Martha Holdgate, Chip Meyers, Mary Backus, Mike Berman, Xavier de la Renaudiere, Trent, Owen Basil, Regina Dading, Julia Gutierrez, Ted Field, and for the repose of the soul of Jack. In addition to this prayer list, if you wish to participate in our ongoing Internet Prayer Circle please contact Vicki Lowe.
Around the Parish . . . At the High Mass this Sunday we will baptize Katharine (Kate) Hudgins. She and her parents, Chris and Amy, live in the neighborhood and usually attend the Low Mass on Sundays. We welcome their friends and family who join us on this happy day . . . Attendance on Sunday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m.: 48, at 11:00 a.m.: 130. . . Total pledge offerings received this week were $7,009.00. The total plate offering received this week was $899.00
Liturgical Notes . . . During Eastertide (the season from Easter Sunday through the Day of Pentecost) the Paschal Candle burns near the high altar, there is no prayer of confession on Sundays, and the liturgy is filled with alleluias . . . The flowers at the High Altar are given by Richard Rubin to the glory of God and in celebration of fifty years of Baptism and Membership in the Episcopal Church . . . The flowers at the Mary Chapel are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of Kate Hudgins by her parents . . . The Sanctuary Candle also burns in celebration of the life of Verna Lopatkiewicz on her 85th birthday, given by Stephan Lopatkiewicz.
Elections for Vestry . . . Elections are a good thing, and we welcome more than one candidate for each position. On Sunday, May 18, our parish family will gather for the annual meeting of the All Souls congregation to, among other things, elect a junior warden, who will serve a term of two years, and three members of the Vestry, who will serve three-year terms. Nomination forms may be obtained from the parish office and can also be found in the April/May edition of The Message.
Talent Show for Episcopal Children’s Center . . . On Sunday, April 20 at 4:00 p.m. the Auxiliary Board of the Episcopal Center for Children will offer a Talent Show. The Festivities will be in Hearst Hall Auditorium of the National Cathedral School. Proceeds will benefit the Episcopal Center for Children, a private non-profit day treatment facility for emotionally troubled children and their families from the greater Washington, D.C. area. More information can be found at www.eccofdc.org
Episcopal Men’s Fellowship will gather on Wednesday, April 30, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Undercroft. The evening will spotlight the traditions and history of the Kentucky Derby. Appropriately, the evening will include Mint Juleps. Please sign up on the list in the Undercroft if you are able to attend.
Bishop Haines Memorial Service . . . The memorial service for the Right Reverend Ronald H. Haines, VII Bishop of Washington, will be on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. An obituary for Bishop Haines is available at http://www.edow.org/news/window/2008/april/haines.html.
The Young Adults Ministry Network of the Diocese of Washington is sponsoring a retreat, “Awakening to the Sprit” May 9-10 at the Cathedral College. Retreat participants will learn several Christian prayer practices for everyday spirituality through the guidance of a young clergy couple, The Reverends Megan Stewart-Sicking and Dr. Joseph Stewart-Sicking. To sign up, click on “Awakening to the Spirit” at http://www.edow.org/news/calendar/upcoming.html. Space is limited. The cost is $25. Childcare and lunch are provided on Saturday. For more information, contact Norman Whitmire . . . The Koinonia Young Adult Fellowship has canceled its brunch previously scheduled for this afternoon.
At The Adult Forum this Sunday at 10:00 a.m., Ann Finch will join us for a presentation on The Millennium Development Goals, or MDGs. Come and hear more about these eight goals highlighted by the United Nations and adopted by the Episcopal Church as guidance in our efforts to fulfill the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Readings for the Daily Office come from the lectionary in the back of the Book of Common Prayer. Psalms are traditionally read according to the headings in the Prayer Book corresponding to the day of the month.
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April 20, 2008
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Morning Prayer
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Evening Prayer
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The Fifth Sunday
of Easter
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Lev. 8:1-13, 30-36, Luke 4:16-30
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Hebrews 12:1-14
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Monday
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Lev. 16: 1-19, Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18
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I Thess. 4: 13-18
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Tuesday
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Lev. 16:20-34, Matt. 6:7-15
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1 Thess. 5:1-11
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Wednesday
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Lev. 19:1-18, Matt. 6:19-24
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1 Thess. 5:12-28
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Thursday
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Lev. 19:26-30, Matt. 6:25-34
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2 Thess. 1:1-12
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Friday
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Lev. 23:1-22, Matt. 7:1-12
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2 Thess. 2:1-7
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Saturday
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Lev. 23:23-44, Matt 7:13-21
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2 Thess. 3:1-18
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
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April 20, 2008, The Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Low Mass 8:30 a.m., High Mass, 11 a.m.
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Child care provided for both worship services.
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Breakfast in the Undercroft follows the 8:30 a.m. Mass
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Choir Rehearsal at 9 a.m.
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Adult Forum 10 a.m. Topic: “The Millennium Development Goals”
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Children’s Sunday School, 11 a.m.
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Coffee hour in the Undercroft follows the 11 a.m. Mass
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Finance Committee, Conference Room, 12:30 p.m.
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A.A. Meeting, Conference Room, 3:00 p.m.
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Monday
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Matins, 7:15 a.m.
A. A. Meeting, Conference Room, 8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday
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Matins, 7:15 a.m
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Wednesday
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Christ House Breakfast, 7 a.m.
Matins, 7:15 a.m.; Mass, noon
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Thursday
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Matins, 7:15 a.m.; Mass, 7:30 a.m.
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Friday
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Matins, 7:15 a.m.
A.A. Meeting, Conference Room, 8:30 p.m.
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Liturgical ministers for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Acolytes:
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8:30 a.m. Robin Jones, Gary O’Neill
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11:00 a.m. CR1-Barry Huber, T1-Landis Vance, Rachel Reuther,
T2-N/A, Book-Charles Clark, CR2-Chuck Helman
Thurifer-Gene Sexton
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Bell Guild:
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8:30 a.m. George Barnum; 11: a.m., Cynthia Powell
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Greeters:
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11:00 a.m. Steve Jacobs, Tom Mabon, Arlin WInefordner
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Lectors:
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8:30 a.m. (OT) Lisa Zaina (NT) Jim Child (PP) Ken Williams
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11:00 a.m. (OT) Artie Roach (NT) Chuck Hunter (PP) Joe Howell
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Ushers:
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8:30 a.m. Jim Child, Kevin LeGrand
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11:00 a.m. David Harrer, Floyd Kanagy, Al Muller, Kathleen Scholl
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Altar Guild:
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Heidi Rasciner
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Breakfast
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Will Coley
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Coffee Hour:
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Fred Jordan
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All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church
The Reverend John Beddingfield, rector; The Reverend Christopher Worthley, adjunct clergy; Mr. Isaac Borocz, parish administrator; Mr. Arthur Roach, interim director of music and organist; Mr. Oscar Prado, sexton
2300 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008-1505
Voice: 202-232-4244, Fax: 202-232-8593
Email: allsouls1@aol.com
www.allsoulsdc.org
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