Weekly News
Revelation Sermon Series
Over the season of Easter, Fr. Terry will be taking us on an exploration of the highlights of the last book of the Bible, the Revelation to John.
Calendar: 5/20-5/29
Fri. May 20: Men’s Bible Study, 7:00 a.m. – member’s home
Sun. May 22: 6th Sunday of Easter Holy Communion Service – 9:30 a.m.
(Note: Choir be robed and ready to warm-up at 8:30 a.m. with Andy.)
Reception/Fellowship – after the service in Parish Hall
Adult Class – 11:00 in the Choir Room
Tue. May 24: Morning Prayer, 8:30 a.m.
Thu. May 26: Women’s Bible Study, 3:00 p.m. – downstairs Altar Guild Room
Fri. May 27: Men’s Bible Study, 7:00 a.m. – member’s home
Sun. May 29: 7th Sunday of Easter Holy Communion Service – 9:30 a.m.
(Note: Choir be robed and ready to warm-up at 8:30 a.m. with Andy.)
Reception/Fellowship – after the service in Parish Hall
Announcements
Confirmation
Sunday, June 19: The bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, the Rt Rev. Susan Haynes, will be making her annual visit to Good Shepherd. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen the bonds between our church and the diocese, as well as to provide an opportunity to administer the Rite of Confirmation and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. This service will provide an opportunity for those who wish to join our church and are coming from a denomination other than the Episcopal Church and for those Episcopalians who wish to reaffirm their baptismal vows, to be received and affirmed and welcomed as members of the Episcopal Church.
If you or someone you know would like to be confirmed or to reaffirm your baptism, please contact Fr. Terry. He is currently developing a process to prepare candidates for the Bishop’s Visit.
Music Highlights
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“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city.“
Revelation 22:1-2
SONG: “Living Waters” | Original Words and Music by Kristyn Getty and Ed Cash | Performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty on “Facing a Task Unfinished” (2016) | ©2016 Getty Music Label, LLC
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St. Monica’s Guild Activities
In support of CARITAS’ New Women’s Shelter on Stockton Street, the women of St. Monica’s Guild are collecting the following items to donate: luggage; washcloths; disposable face masks; twin comforters; twin air mattresses with pumps; $20 dollar gift cards (Visa or Lyft); silverware, glassware, bowls, pots and pans.
Donated items can be placed in tubs located at the 43rd Street entrance and the Springhill House.
On-Going Ministries
Activities of our Diocese and neighbor churches: Nearby Opportunities
St. Monica’s Activity Bags: Available for the children of visitors and the children of the parish to use to participate on an age-appropriate level in our Sunday worship. Together with the Family Bible Study sheets, these bags are an effort to more fully welcome children into our community.
Ushers will encourage parents with young children to use these resources.
Calendar Notes
June 15: First summer read and ladies pot luck dinner, 6:00 at a member’s home. The book to be discussed is Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C S Lewis by Patti Callahan. Please call the church office to find out how to RSVP.
June 19: Confirmation Sunday
Month of July: Parish Hall will be used as a back up site (in event of rain) for Plato Camp
Aug. 28: The Raleigh Ringers at 4 p.m. in Midlothian at the Brandermill Church
Sep. 10: 43rd St. Festival
