Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
Your prayers are requested for Father Stephen, who has been diagnosed with Covid-19. He is receiving treatment at Lancaster General Hospital and expects to be home before the end of the week. Please hold Rayelenn, Emily, Elizabeth, Kevin, Sadie, and Emma in your prayers. In speaking with Rayelenn, today, she is so very grateful for the outpouring of support. To be mindful of their space for health and healing, it has been requested that cards and prayers are most in need right now. Please refrain from calls and texts. We have been assured by Rayelenn that should they need help with errands or meals, she will let us know.
Cards can be sent to:
The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Stephen C. Casey
429 Camp Meeting Road
Landisville, PA 17538
Most importantly, as Bishop Audrey made note of in her pastoral note to clergy, today:
“Pray for all those affected by the coronavirus, for healthcare professionals, and for those suffering during the pandemic. Please take good care, follow all recommended mitigation practices, and be well!”
With peace,
Father Rick +
Michelle
A Prayer for Strength and Confidence
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servant Stephen, and give your power of healing to those who minister to his needs, that he may be strengthened in his weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Page 459, The Book of Common Prayer)
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The Sunday Service for the Second Sunday after Christmas was wonderful! In case you missed it, click here to view.
We have giving envelopes for 2021, as well as your grocery cards available at church. Please stop by between the hours of 11 AM – 3 PM to pick your items up. If you would like them mailed to you, please contact the parish office.
We will also be offering consecrated wafers for our service of Holy Eucharist this Sunday, safely packaged and available via a table in the narthex, by entering through our front doors. You can also pick up the latest Scepter copy!
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We prayerfully request you consider signing up for the Altar Flowers for a Sunday of your choice in 2021. The Altar Flowers beautify our sanctuary each week and are made possible through the generous donations of parishioners. The cost is $100 and your donation is recognized in our Sunday bulletin in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, your loved ones, a remembrance, or celebratory event in your life.
Hempfield Area Food Pantry: We continue to request monetary, and food, donations, from our parish family, that are so needed at HAFP. We may be in a “new year” but the need remains strong. The HAFP Food Wish List for January: Spam; Prune juice; Chicken and beef broth; Large peanut butter; Large jelly; 2 lb. packs of rice; Canned pears; Instant and regular oatmeal; Cream of celery soup; Cream of chicken soup; Boxed pastas (ziti, rotini, etc.); Canned tomatoes; Pancake syrup; Canned fruit cocktail.
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MINISTRY, WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR VIA ZOOM
Adult Spiritual Formation – Winter 2021 Flier – Click here to view/download
Wednesday Evening Contemporary Bible Study will resume next Wednesday, January 13th, with a new session. Details are in the January Scepter as well as in the Winter Adult Spiritual Formation flier (above link).
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, January 8th, Lunch & Learn Adult Spiritual Formation – 12 Noon – 1 PM
Having taken some time off from our Friday sessions to enjoy the holidays, we are ready to dive into our Book of Common Prayer with renewed vigor. We will pick up where we left off, amid our conversation on the Sacramental Rite of Matrimony. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been with us so far. We are together every Friday, via Zoom, from noon to one pm, taking learning bites out of the BCP with the help of the book ‘Walk in Love’. Scroll down to note the Zoom meeting join information.
Friday Evening Prayer – January 8th
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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Sunday Krist Kindling “Reveal” Event – January 10th 7 PM Join us this Sunday for our traditional “reveal” of Krist Kindling adventures from December. You do not have to be a Krist Kindling participant to join us in an evening of fellowship. Please contact Meredith Westgate or the parish office so we can email you the Zoom invitation link!
Friday Lunch & Learn: January 8th 12 Noon – 1 PM via Zoom
Having taken some time off from our Friday sessions to enjoy the holidays, we are ready to dive into our Book of Common Prayer with renewed vigor. We will pick up where we left off, amid our conversation on the Sacramental Rite of Matrimony. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been with us so far, 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. We would welcome your participation. Attendance at every session is not required.
Chapter Six Handout, click here.
With Peace,
Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus
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