Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
Tonight, we continue to keep Father Stephen, and the entire Casey family in our deepest prayers as he continues his battle with COVID 19 and the Casey family continues their recovery. Rayelenn and the girls are so very appreciative of the outpouring of support, prayers, cards, goodies. Let us continue sending our cards of love and support to:
The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Stephen C. Casey
429 Camp Meeting Road
Landisville, PA 17538
There are so many wonderful prayers in our Book of Common Prayer, that we have been including in our weekly emails for comfort and spiritual inspiration. But, there is no better prayer we can think of, this evening, that we can all say together, in community, than a prayer that Stephen keeps tucked in his prayer book and which he blessed us with many Sunday and Wednesday services, and which Father Rick so eloquently blessed and comforted our parish family with at this Sunday’s service.
Do not be afraid for tomorrow. The same everlasting Father who takes care of you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from anxiety and suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, put away all faithless fears and wordly imagination, and go forth in peace, rejoicing in the power of Him by whose rising to life again, we are made partakers of the Divine Nature – even Jesus Christ our Lord.
From an original prayer of St. Frances de Sales (1567-1622), bishop and doctor of the Church;
Adapted by the Reverend Canon Dr. Robert Howard Pursel (1941-2009), priest, scholar, friend.
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
We continue to offer consecrated wafers for our service of Holy Eucharist this Sunday, safely packaged and available in the narthex. Please enter through our front doors between the hours of 11 AM – 3 PM.
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At St. Edward’s, we have two ministries, we would like to call to your attention, in need of parishioner support:
Our first, is our continued support of the Hempfield Area Food Pantry. So many of our neighbors are in dire need. St. Edward’s provided, generously, to this social outreach in 2020. The need continues in 2021, for both financial and food donations. Here is a food wish list for January: Spaghetti; Spaghetti sauce; Mac and cheese; Jelly; Peanut butter; Canned pears; Canned peaches; Instant oatmeal; Regular oatmeal. Let us continue our tradition of generosity for those less fortunate than ourselves.
Our second, is our Altar Flower ministry. It is through the generous donations of parishioners that we beautify our altar shelves with fresh flowers. These symbolize for us, a lifting up of God’s creation and are displayed in memory of those whom we love, and in thanksgiving for the blessings in our lives. Such a subtle, yet important, component of our worship services at St. Edward’s. There are 41 weeks in a calendar year that we seek donations of $100 for our altar flowers, with the remembrance printed in our bulletin and read during the Prayers of the People. We currently have commitments for 10 Sundays in 2021 and we are seeking 31 additional commitments. It is our hope that you will prayerfully consider donating to this important ministry. Please contact the parish office with questions on how to donate and submit your remembrance.
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There is still time to submit your articles, images, announcements to mac Miller for our February Scepter! Email your submissions by Wednesday, January 20th to [email protected].
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MINISTRY, WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR VIA ZOOM
Adult Spiritual Formation – Winter 2021 Flier – Click here to view/download
Wednesday Evening Bible Study – Wednesday, January 20th – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: The focus for this session, led by Father Rick, will be on the Gospel of Mark from an Anglican/Episcopal perspective. Our Study Guide will be: Borg, Marcus (2019), Conversations with Scripture – The Gospel of Mark (Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars Study). For questions, please contact the parish office or Father Rick at [email protected].
Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Mark
Marcus J. Borg
Jul/2009, 144 Pages, PAPERBACK, 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN-13: 9780819223395
This book is available on Amazon, in a Kindle version and also in paperback. It is also available at Barnes & Noble, and through Church Publishing.
ZOOM INVITE DETAILS:
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Time: Jan 20, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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We will also be offering a 3-part series, commencing January 28th, led by Br. David Rutledge focusing on using the BCP for Morning and Evening Prayer. Resources needed: 1979 Book of Common Prayer and a Bible (your choice of translation). Episcopal Church Calendar https://www.churchpublishing.org/episcopalchurchyearguidekalendar2021 (contact your parish office).
Contact Br David Rutledge for more information and to register: [email protected]
Registration deadline is January 25.
Zoom details are below:
Topic: Using the BCP for Morning and Evening Prayer
Time: Jan 28, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Feb 11, 2021, 3 occurrence(s)
Jan 28, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 11, 2021 07:00 PM
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Friday Lunch & Learn: January 22nd 12 Noon – 1 PM via Zoom
We move to Chapter 7 in our text, Walk in Love, In Both Mind and Body – Sacramental Rites: Confession and Unction. We welcome all to join us, as we take learning bites out of the BCP with the help of the book ‘Walk in Love’. Perhaps you would feel comfortable in delivering the closing prayer? There are so many wonderful Prayers and Collects to share with the group, from our BCP. Attendance at every session is not required.
Chapter Seven handout, click here.
With Peace,
Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus
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Friday Evening Prayer – January 22nd
We invite you to Evening Prayer this Friday evening at 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful way to peacefully end our week and is led by Patrick Ishler.
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