June 2018 Events and Feast Days
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The Angelus Monthly Publication of the Church of Our Saviour June 2018 Events and Feast Days Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle June 11, 2018 Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of thy faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of thy Church, gave generously of his life and sub- stance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Corpus Christi The Nativity of Saint John (The Solemnity of the Body the Baptist and Blood of Christ) Transferred to June 25, 2018 Transferred to Sunday, June 3, 2018 Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, On Sunday, June 3, 2018, we are planning and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Savior to celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow Christ, Corpus Christi. This feast commemorates his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly the institution of the Holy Eucharist. repent according to his preaching; and, after his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles Parish Luncheon June 29, 2018 June 3, 2018 Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Our regular first Sunday luncheon will be Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: after the 11:00 am Eucharist on June 3, 2018. Grant that thy Church, instructed by their teach- Those with last names beginning in A-H are ing and example, and knit together in unity by thy asked to bring a main dish, I-R a vegetable or Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one founda- side dish, and S-Z a dessert. tion, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Page 2 THE ANGELUS June 2018 at 404-636-7654 or the Parish Administrator, Austin Clark, at [email protected] or in the parish office, (404) 872-4169. On Sunday, June 17, a member of the parish’s lector’s guild will speak briefly at both services to share what this work requires and provides in return. “… So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, Each month, the Stewardship Committee is highlighting various ministries that the Church but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, of Our Saviour is engaged in or supports, using and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” our time, talents, and treasure. This month’s Isaiah 55: 11 ministry is the guild of lectors. By Brian Mullaney The lectors’ guild is composed of parish- ioners who have volunteered and been trained to read the Lessons at Sunday Masses, on major Feast Days, and on other occasions. Lectors ful- fill the rubric that provides that at celebrations of the Holy Eucharist, “Lay persons appointed by the celebrant should normally be assigned the reading of the Lessons which precede the Gospel” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 322). The word “lector” is Latin and means “a person who reads to someone,” a reader. Today, in the U.S., we may take for granted that nearly everyone reads. This was not always the case and certainly not the case in the early Church. Even if one could read, books were precious. Many Christians relied on the words of Scrip- ture being read aloud to them in the worship service. Being a lector was an esteemed posi- tion in the early Church and remains so today. In this parish, lectors are assigned to read Summerfest the Lessons on a rotating basis. Lectors read with a strong voice and clear diction, and with a Summerfest, the annual fundraiser for the desire to share the Scriptures with God's people Virginia-Highland Civic Association, will be in worship. New lectors receive individual held on Saturday June 9, 2018, from 10:00 am training, before or after Mass, as convenient. to 11:00 pm and Sunday, June 10, 2018, from Generally, lectors are scheduled to serve on a 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. monthly basis. Lectors are expected to review A great deal of fun will be had by all, but readings and practice pronunciation during the remember that parking and access to the church week prior to reading. If you are interested in may be affected. Please plan ahead. joining the roster of lectors, contact Roger Press June 2018 THE ANGELUS Page 3 Thomas Aquinas was commissioned to write a liturgy. In addition to the liturgy, he wrote several hymns, including, for the Vespers of Corpus Christi, “Pange Lingua” which is also used on Maundy Thursday during the procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose. Another hymn by Saint Aquinas, “Lauda Sion,” was originally composed as the sequence hymn for the Feast of Corpus Christi. The tradi- tional scriptures include 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, and John 6:56-59. In the early fourteenth century the custom developed of producing mystery plays and carry- ing the Sacrament in a parade on this day. This custom was approved by the Council of Trent Corpus Christi (1545-1563). Historically some of the parades (The Solemnity of have been very elaborate, with costumes, bands, the Body and Blood of and the sacrament carried in a monstrance. Some- times the procession will stop at “stations” and a Christ) gospel passage is read. In other countries wreaths By Oreta Hinamon Campbell and flowers are carried. The Church of England forbade the cele- The feast of Corpus Christi (also called bration in 1548, but it was later reintroduced. the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ) Although the Feast of Corpus Christi is not commemorates the institution of the Holy included in the feasts of our Lord or other feasts Eucharist. on the Episcopal calendar, it is celebrated by Traditionally Corpus Christi is celebrated many Episcopal parishes, especially those with each year on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. an Anglo-Catholic outlook. The Book of Com- This festival is one of two in the church calen- mon Prayer provides a proper collect and read- dar that celebrate the Blessed Sacrament. The ings for the celebration “Of the Holy Eucharist” first festival, Maundy Thursday, commemorates among the “Various Occasions” for optional use. the institution of the Blessed Sacrament as it The Eucharist and Baptism are the two occurred in the first Holy Week. However, the primary celebrations of the church and it is institution of the sacrament is a minor part of appropriate for Episcopalians to give thanks the service of Maundy Thursday since this ser- for the institution of the Eucharist. It is a central vice is primarily about the Passion of Jesus and part of our Anglican heritage that we believe the events of Holy Week and Easter. in Christ’s presence in the sacrament, however In 1230 Saint Juliana, a nun in Belgium, we may interpret exactly what that means. proposed a feast solely in honor of the Blessed For those interested in pursuing this further, Sacrament. Robert de Thorete, then Bishop of there is a very nice essay on the blog, “Feasts, Liege, approved the feast and it was celebrated Fasts, Saints and the Medieval Church, at for the first time by the canons of Saint Martin feastssaintsmedievalchurch.blogspot.com/ in Liege. In 1264 the feast was established for Although the traditional time for the cele- the whole church by Pope Urban IV. Because bration of Corpus Christi has been on the Thurs- Pope Urban IV died shortly thereafter the feast day after Trinity Sunday, it can be celebrated on did not spread widely. In 1311 Pope Clement V the following Sunday, as we are doing this year. once more ordered the feast to be adopted. Saint Please join us for this wonderful celebration. Page 4 THE ANGELUS June 2018 Lectors for May June 3, 2018 - Feast of Corpus Christi 8:30 Eric Henken 11:00 Kathy Davis June 10, 2018 - Proper 5 8:30 Julie Roberts 11:00 Roger Davis June 17, 2018 - Proper 6 8:30 Bert Smith 11:00 Alexis Leifemann June 24, 2018 - Proper 7 8:30 Edgar Randolph 11:00 Nigel Flynn Coordinator: Roger Press 404-636-7654 Readings for June Year B June 3, 2018 (Feast of Corpus Christi) Deuteronomy 8:2–3 Psalm 116:10–17 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 John 6:47–58 Birthdays and Anniversaries June 10, 2018 (Proper 5) Genesis 3:8–15 Birthdays: Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 June 4: Michael Sanderson Mark 3:20–35 5: Bert Smith 6: Archdeacon Carole Maddux June 17, 2018 (Proper 6) 9: James Gerhart Ezekiel 17:22–24 14: Mark Bailey Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15 17: Gerri Roberson Corinthians 5:6–10 (11–13) 14–17 19: Bridget Pauline McGlynn Mark 4:26–34 22: Father Christopher Miller 23: Ethan Mattingly June 24, 2018 (Proper 7) 27: Nigel Flynn Job 38:1–11 Psalm 107:1–3, 23–32 Anniversaries: 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 Mark 4:35–41 June 23: Bobby & Virginia Sharitz March 2018 THE ANGELUS Page 5 Funding the Choir Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! Psalm 98: 4-6 Saint Gregory’s Choir sings at the 11:00 am What are Church Linens? Mass on Sundays and on certain feast days.