All Souls Weekly Volume 3, Number 26, May 30, 2010
THANKFUL FOR MUSIC
Whether it’s the tune for the Anglican chant, a musical phrase from a motet, or a particularly memorable hymn, these tunes linger in my head.When I recall particular music, it becomes like prayer—it reminds me of the context in which I heard the music, the people who were making it, and the people who joined me in worship. I think of that phrase often attributed to St. Augustine that, “those who sing, pray twice.” What Augustine actually said, in a commentary on Psalm 73 was more involved:
The one who sings praise, not only praises, but also praises joyfully; the one who sings praise, not only sings, but also loves Him for whom he sings. In the praise by one who confesses the Divine Being, praise actually is a public profession; and in the song of the lover is affection for the Beloved." CCL 39 [The translation is by a writer at Beliefnet, http://community.beliefnet.com/edinmiami.]
Something special happens when our prayers are turned into song. This is one reason why so much of our liturgy involves singing and chanting.It deepens our worship and provides additional opportunities for the tunes to linger within us.
Trinity Sunday marks the end of our official choir season, though some of the choir members will join us through the summer.A special thanks is owed to our four section leaders, Ellen Kliman, Melissa Kornacki, David Arbury, and Ryan Lewis.Christine Hagan has often volunteered to accompany.Our regular volunteers continue to be the backbone of our music program and our own PhilipCave has continued to stretch us, surprise us, teach us, and lead us. We are extremely grateful to all of those who have helped us sing God’s praise, and in so doing, have deepened our prayer this year.John Beddingfield
Around the Parish . . . A new parish directory of addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses is also available in the undercroft . . . The stained glass window company was here this week to survey the corrosion to our clerestory windows.Once bids are submitted, we will begin work to restore these windows . . . Today is the last Sunday for children’s Sunday school.Thanks to Stefanie Vestal and all of those who have taught or volunteered with the children this year.
Join us for the Parish Picnic . . . The All Souls parish picnic will be on Sunday, June 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Rock Creek Park, Grove 6 . . .Attendance on May 23, the Day of Pentecost at the 8:30 a.m. Mass: 56; at the 11 a.m. Mass: 105 . . . Total pledge offerings for the week were $8,030.00 and the plate offering was $813.00.
Your prayers are asked for . . . Joan Beilstein (whose niece, Hailey, is very ill), Gene Dunn, Susan Johnson, Jim Wallace, Susan Kornacki, Frasier, MaryJane, John Matthews, Bob and Louise Osborne, Joan Shapiro, Ann Dixon, Lorenzo Martinez, Family of Tom Martin, Hugh Yeomans, Helen Horne, Erling Hansen, Tim Dill, Mona Bauer, Mary Backus, Sandy Jenkins Dixon, I. Kathryn McKewen, Thais Blanchard, Bruce MacDonald, Bob Colborn, Elizabeth McKee, Freddie Cameron, Robert Long, Barb Chaffee, Harriet Martin, Chris Cobb, Landis Vance, Vickie Drell, Stephanie Russell, Ruth & Fred Huber, Jim St. George, Mark Henderson, Martha Holdgate, Chip Meyers, Walter and Sally Jason, Arthur Andrew Warren, Mary Beth McCutcheon, Bryan Powell, Regina Dading, Julia Gutierrez, Ted Field . . . Pray for members of the parish in the foreign service and others who are working overseas, especially Chuck Hunter, Steve Kerchoff, Brad Moore, and Michael Pate . . . Pray also for the members of our Armed Forces on active duty, especially Jack Severson. . . If you wish to participate in our ongoing Internet Prayer Circle please contact Vicki Lowe at lowevg1@verizon.net.
Liturgical Notes . . . Flowers at the High Altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Marie Stapleton Warren, given by Art Warren . . . If you would like to dedicate flowers or the sanctuary candle in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone, or in celebration of an event or occasion, please contact the parish office . . . Friday, June 11 is the Feast of St. Barnabas.This begins our custom of observing major feast days with Matins at 7:15 a.m. and Low Mass at 7:30 a.m.Please join us and check the parish calendar for other weekday Masses.
Join us for the Adult Forum . . . On Sunday, May 30, at 10 a.m. in the undercroft, Laura Tomes will conclude our year of discussions around interfaith dialogue and the issues that arise from our living amid religious diversity.
South Africa Mission Planning Meeting . . . On Sunday, June 6, join Marcia Anderson and Father Beddingfield for a meeting to plan a trip to visit the Kwasa Centre in South Africa, probably in October of 2010.Join us around 1 p.m. in the conference room. A light lunch will be served.
Bishop Walker School Dedication . . . On Sunday June 6 there will be a dedication service for the opening of the new campus of the BishopJohnT.WalkerSchool for Boys.The dedication service is at 4 p.m., followed by a celebration with music, refreshments, and tours of the new campus at the Church of the Holy Communion, 3640 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20032.More information can be found at www. http://www.bishopwalkerschool.org/bws/
Capital Pride Celebration June 12-13 . . . All Souls will join other Episcopal churches in the Capital Pride parade on Saturday, June 12.The parade celebrates the DC Metro Area Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community, its friends, family, and allies . . . On Sunday, June 13, All Souls will have its own booth at the Festival, held at FreedomPlaza from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To march in the parade or volunteer for the booth, sign up in the undercroft, or send an e-mail to ErwinSdeLeon@gmail.com
A Journey to the Holy Land . . . The Diocese of Washington is planning a 13-day journey to the Holy Land from December 8-20 under the direction of Bishop John Bryson Chane and the Rev. Canon John L. Peterson with local guide and instructor Canon Iyad Qumri. For further information about cost and itinerary, please contact Tracy Dieter at 202-537-6545 or tdieter@edow.org
Readings for the Daily Office
May 30, 2010
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Trinity Sunday
Job 38:1-11, 42:1-5, John 1:29-34
Rev. 19:4-16
Monday – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Sam. 1:1-20, John 3:25-30
Hebrews 3:1-6
Tuesday
Eccles. 2:16-26, Matt. 13:53-58
Gal. 1:18-2:10
Wednesday
Eccles. 3:1-15, Matt. 14:1-12
Gal. 2:11-21
Thursday
Eccles. 3:16-4:3, Matt. 14:13-21
Gal. 3:1-14
Friday
Eccles. 5:1-7, Matt. 14:22-36
Gal. 3:15-22
Saturday
Eccles. 5:8-20, Matt. 15:1-20
Gal. 3:23-4:11
Calendar for the Week
May 30, 2010,Trinity Sunday
Low Mass, 8:30 a.m., High Mass, 11 a.m.
Child care provided for both worship services
Continental breakfast in the Undercroft following 8:30 a.m. Mass
Adult Forum, 10 a.m., Undercroft, Laura Tomes: Interfaith Dialogue Wrap-up
Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Coffee Hour
A.A. Meeting, conference room, 3:00 p.m.
Monday
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Parish Offices closed for Memorial Day holiday;
A. A. Meeting, conference room, 8:30 p.m.; Christ House dinner, 4 p.m.;
