October 21, 2009
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
This weekend our parish celebrates Gift Sunday Weekend. In response to the abundance of God's gifts that we have received, we are invited to make our personal pledge of time, talent, and treasure as we work together to build the blessed community. For more information about our stewardship participation in building the blessed community, please click here.
The Sunday Evening Bible Series to study the stories of Job, Ruth, and Esther, led by Marianne and David Evett, continues this Sunday at 6:00 pm. For more information, please click here.
For the Collect of the Day, Scripture Readings, and Psalm, click here.
Please note that the we are now using the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) reading.
In the Collect, we pray: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For Story from this Sunday's Gospel by Becky Taylor,
Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, click here.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The reading from the Book of Job presents Job's answer to God: "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 'Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. 'Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.' I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes." And the LORD restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before ... In all the land there were no women so beautiful as Job's daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with their brothers. After this Job lived one hundred and forty years, and saw his children, and his children's children, four generations. And Job died, old and full of days. (Job 42:1-6, 10-17)
Psalm 34 is a prayer of gratefulness: "I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall ever be in my mouth. I will glory in the LORD; let the humble hear and rejoice. Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; let us exalt his Name together ... Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are they who trust in him!"
The reading form Hebrews extols the eternal priesthood of Christ: "He (Christ) is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them ... Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself." (Hebrews 7:23-28)
The Gospel reading from Mark tells the story of Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, who was sitting by the roadside. "When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!' Jesus stood still and said, 'Call him here.' And they called the blind man, saying to him, 'Take heart; get up, he is calling you.' So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, 'What do you want me to do for you?' The blind man said to him, 'My teacher, let me see again.' Jesus said to him, 'Go; your faith has made you well.' Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way." (Mark 10:46-52)
Like Bartimaeus, we present our needs and requests to Christ knowing that he will hear our prayer and makes us well. Please join us for the Holy Eucharist this Gift Sunday Weekend, Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am.
Sincerely,
David A. Killian
Rector
Worship Services for
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, October 24-25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 pm — Preacher: The Rev. David A. Killian
Sunday, October 25, at 10:30 am — Preacher: The Rev. David A. Killian
Events at All Saints Parish
Mini-Retreat: Worship and Its Ministers. Led by The Rev. Dr. Christian F. Brocato. Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am - 12 noon (Coffee and bagels available at 9:00 am; Retreat begins at 9:30 am). What makes worship sacred and what detracts from the sacredness of worship? How can the ministers of the altar, lectors, intercessors, acolytes, choir, ushers, greeters, and altar guild foster a sacred spirit for a congregation? How can these ministers enter into the sacred spirit of worship while conscientiously fulfilling their roles? Do the responsibilities of serving at worship make it difficult for lay ministers to fully enter into worship? These and other questions will be discussed in the mini-retreat.
The retreat is open to all but is especially recommended for those who serve in liturgical roles in worship. To download a flyer, please click here.
Christian is the Priest-in-Charge of All Saints Church, Stoneham, an Assistant Priest at Parish of the Epiphany, Winchester, a member of the Diocesan Liturgy and Music Committee and Professor & Chair of General Education at New England College of Business and Finance.
Taizé Holy Eucharist is offered Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. For more information, please click here.
Explorations in Faith meets on six Mondays, September 28 - November 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. "Explorations" is an introductory course for those who want to take a fresh look at Christianity; who are unsure of their beliefs or are alienated from the faith of their childhood; who are new to All Saints; who wish to be baptized, confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church. For more information, please click here. Note: There will be no class on Monday, October 12.
The Men's Group will meet on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss Reason, Faith, and Revolution, chapter one, by Terry Eagleton. For more information, please contact Peter Stringham at peter.stringham@gmail.com or the Rector at rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org.
The Women's Book Group will meet next on Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss The
Language of God, by Francis Collins. All are welcome. For information, please contact Anne Harrington at anneharringtontechwriter@yahoo.com.
For the Adult Faith Formation booklet with the schedule of activities, courses and retreats for 2009-2010, please click here.
Web Resources
For "All Saints Smiles" and news about events, activities, programs, ministries and the staff of our parish, please click on the All Saints web site: www.allsaintsbrookline.org.
For a Schedule of Worship services, please click here.
For information about our Church School for pre-school to grade 12, click here.
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