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The Weekly Messenger
News of the Church of the Heavenly Rest
in the City and Diocese of New York
February 24, 2008 |
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Meditation |
It is possible to become spiritually dehydrated
as well as physically dehydrated. |
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The Third Sunday in Lent |
8:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite II
Service with homily and music in the Chapel |
9:30 am |
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Church School and Confirmation Classes |
9:30 am |
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Rector's Forum in Darlington Hall – "Getting Right with God" |
9:30 am |
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Parents' Forum in the Chapel – with Maggie Jackson
"Hitting the Pause Button: Finding
Time for Reflection in a Hurried World" |
10:30 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: The Rev. James L. Burns – "Bottled or Tap?" |
12:15 pm |
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Youth Group Ice Skating Trip |
5:00 pm |
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St. Cecilia Chorus Concert in the Church |
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Coffee Hour will take place in the Narthex immediately following the 10:30 am service. The Good Shepherd Nursery for Infants and Toddlers from newborn to age three is available every Sunday in the Good Shepherd Room from 9:15 am to 12 noon. |
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In the first reading for today from Exodus we are told of the time in the wilderness journey when the people of Israel complained that Moses had led them to a place where there was no water for them or their livestock to drink. Doubting that God is still with them, the people demand that Moses do something, and Moses in frustration turns to the Lord God asking "What am I to do with this people?" God replies to Moses, instructing him to take the same staff that he used to strike the Nile in his duels with Pharaoh's magicians and go to Mt. Horeb where God will meet him. When Moses arrives, God is there and directs Moses to a solid rock, telling him to strike it with his staff. When Moses does, water immediately begins to gush forth and the people are saved. The people are, for the moment, satisfied - but God is displeased with their lack of faith and so the place is named Massah (test) and Meribah (finding fault). ( Exodus 17:1-7)
In the second reading from Romans, St. Paul continues his exposition on faith and one's relationship with God. Our restored relationship with God - our righteousness - comes not from our perfection or even our repeated efforts to live according to God's will. Rather, our salvation is accomplished for us by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God's Messiah. God did not wait for us to succeed in attaining perfection but in love came and died for us while we were still rebelling against God's holiness and God's call. And now, having been reconciled to God by Jesus' death, we are free to live in the fullness of God following the life of Jesus.
( Romans 5:1-11)
The Gospel reading from John tells of Jesus' encounter with a woman of Samaria by the well of Jacob the Patriarch. By the time of Jesus, the Samaritans, residents of the region to the west of Galilee who shared a common heritage with the people of Israel but differed in their religious practices, were considered to be apostates and no different from gentiles. It would have been highly irregular for any Jew to have any interaction with a Samaritan whatsoever, and it would have been absolutely unheard of for a Jewish Rabbi to converse with a Samaritan woman. Jesus engages her in conversation. The discussion turns from Jesus' need to draw some water from the well for his thirst to a deeper discussion of God's salvation and Jesus' identity as God's Messiah. Jesus tells the woman that, despite the religious differences between her people and his, God's salvation will be for all people. He then likens himself to a kind of living water that assuages thirst, both physical and spiritual. When the woman asks for this water, Jesus instructs her to go and bring her husband, knowing that she has had many husbands in her life. The woman understands immediately that Jesus is no ordinary Rabbi and she goes to tell her kinsmen that she has found the Messiah. When the disciples, who have gone into the village for supplies, return they question the wisdom and propriety of Jesus' speaking with such a woman. Jesus responds with a metaphor of a great harvest that must be gathered in regardless of who planted the seeds. His message is that his Message - the message of God's salvation - is intended for all who will hear and receive it. ( John 4:5-42) |
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Announcements & Opportunities |
 Ice Skating Trip for Youth Group: Sunday, February 24 at 12:30 pm. All Youth in grades six through 12 are invited to join us, along with their parents and families, for Brunch and Ice Skating at Wollman Rink. Admission and skate rental is $22, and brunch will be about $10, so bring $35 and you should be covered. If you plan to bring your own skates, let us know. To join in the fun, sign up with Caren Miles by calling 212-289-3400, ext. 207 or by emailing her at cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Deadline to order Pageant Photos This Week: Christmas Pageant photos taken by Janet Charles Edahl are now available to view and order online at www.eventonline.us. To view pictures use Login: CHR and Password: JOY. Note that CHR and JOY are all capital letters, ie: case sensitive. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Ministries at Heavenly Rest. Orders must be placed by next Saturday, March 1.
Lenten Devotionals and Mite Boxes: CHR has a variety of Lenten Devotionals for adults, children, youth and families. These booklets will help you prepare spiritually for Easter through daily meditation and reflection. All Devotionals can be found at the back of the nave on the resource table along with Lenten Mite Boxes. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will be given to Episcopal Relief and Development, which provides emergency assistance in times of disaster. Please return the filled Lenten Mite Boxes on Easter Sunday, March 23.
Help lead monthly worship at De Witt Nursing Home Next Sunday March 2 at 1:45 pm. All are invited to join our Confirmands and leaders to assist in the 2:30pm Eucharist for the Seniors at the DeWitt Nursing Home on 79th Street (just off 3rd Avenue). If you are interested in participating in this ministry, which brings so much cheer to the residents, please call the Rev. Pippa Turner at 212-289-3400, ext 213 or email her at pturner@heavenlyrest.org. We will depart from the 2 East 90th Street entrance of the church at 1:45 pm and return to CHR by 3:45pm.
Calling all Youth: Monday March 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Youth in 6th - 12th grades are always welcome to our Monthly Monday night of fun, fellowship and food. We meet in the Good Shepherd room and enjoy the comfort of the bean bags as we nibble on snacks, share our 'highs' and 'lows', and order pizza. Our next meeting is Monday, March 3 when we will also fill plastic eggs with chocolates for the Easter Egg Hunt (and perhaps eat a few in the process). Questions? Call the Rev. Pippa Turner or Caren Miles at 212-289-3400.
Getting Right With God: The Lenten Rector's Forum, held Sundays at 9:30 am in Darlington Hall offers a series of discussions on the various Christian understandings of atonement. How has the Church historically—and in modern times—tried to understand how the death and resurrection of Jesus accomplished the work of reconciling humanity and creation to God? This five-week series will explore the roots of atonement in the Jewish sacrificial system and will then examine the classical theories of atonement along with contemporary theological thought.
Adult Confirmation, Baptism and Reception: Adults who are interested in being baptized, confirmed or received from another denomination, or who would like to renew their baptismal vows at the Bishop's Visitation on May 25, should contact the Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400, ext. 214 or email him tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
Friday Fling: March 14 at 7:00 pm. Come get a jump start on spring! Gail Zimmermann and Daryl VanValkenburg will host the first fling of the spring (a few days early). So, pop a daisy in your lapel, bring a dish and a beverage to share and plan to spend the evening of March 14 greeting the season. Who knows, we may even be able to balance an egg. RSVP Gail and Daryl at 212-222-8169.
Palm Cross Making: Thursday, March 13 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, March 14 from 10:30 am-4:00 pm in the Choir Room. Heavenly Rest makes about 2,000 palm crosses for patients in hospitals and nursing homes throughout the city, as well as for the Palm Sunday services. The recipients are most grateful to receive these small reminders of Palm Sunday and often keep them by their beds for months. The work is organized by the Altar Guild, and everyone is welcome to come and spend an hour or two turning palm branches into crosses; (it takes about 10 minutes to learn how). Do join us!
Easter Basket Drive: CHR is collecting donations of Easter Baskets to be given to families who come to our holiday meal and for the Yorkville Common Pantry. Suggested contents are individually wrapped Easter candies, small toys or storybooks, and coloring books and crayons. We ask that all baskets be tied with cellophane and ribbon. You may drop off completed Easter Baskets at the church office before Monday, March 17.
Lenten Parent Forums
"Beyond Sundays: Deepening Faith in Everyday Life"
Join us on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel (during the Church School Hour) |
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Sunday
March 2 |
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Cultivating Faith In A Competitive World"
Greg O'Melia, parishioner and Headmaster of the Buckley School, will help families navigate their way through our competitive world without losing faith. |
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Sunday
March 9 |
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How to Talk about the Passion and Resurrection with Your Children
The Story of the Passion is the center of our faith and yet difficult to grasp ourselves, let alone share with our children. The Rev. Philippa Turner will speak on how to enter into this sacred week with your child. |
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Visit our Welcome Table in the Narthex where members of our Welcome Committee can provide you with information about our Parish Programs and answer any questions you may have. Just look for the blue Church of the Heavenly Rest Banner on Sunday Mornings; the Welcome Table will be there.
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Fun at Lunchtime! Dedicated volunteers are needed for our Friday Senior Lunch Program. Help turn Darlington Hall into a café by setting decorative tables, serving a catered buffet lunch, clearing disposable plates, and mingling with diners. Lead post-meal rounds of Bingo as guests play to win back their $1.00 lunch tab! This outreach brings needed opportunity for socialization and enjoyment, as well as tasty and nutritious meals, to our neighborhood elderly. If you can commit one Friday per month from 12:30 pm -2:30 pm, please join this important fellowship. Contact the Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400, ext. 214 or by email at tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
CHR Shelter: The church provides shelter to pre-selected elderly guests Monday through Thursday. Volunteers are needed to welcome and supervise guests for the night. Volunteer Coordinator: Marilyn Budzanoski, 212-663-7923. |
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This Week at Heavenly Rest |
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MONDAY, February 25
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7:00 pm |
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Alanon meets in the Music Room |
7:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in Darlington Hall and Thomas Hall |
7:30 pm |
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Canterbury Choral Society Rehearsal in the Church |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Tuesday, February 26
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7:30 am |
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Women's Breakfast Group meets at 3 Guys' Restaurant |
7:30 am |
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Building Committee Meeting in the Choir Room |
12:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Cloister |
3:30 pm |
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St. Cecilia Choir in the Choir Room |
4:15 pm |
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Choristers in the Choir Room |
6:00 pm |
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Confirmands Dinner with Bishop Taylor in Darlington Hall |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Wednesday, February 27
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7:30 am |
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Vestry Meeting in the Choir Room |
9:00 am |
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Mary Anne Hall's Music for Children Classes |
12:00 pm |
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Holy Eucharist in the Chapel |
6:30 pm |
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Holy Eucharist and Service of Healing in the Chapel |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Thursday, February 28
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9:00 am |
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Mary Anne Hall's Music for Children Classes |
12:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Cloister |
7:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in the Thomas Hall |
7:00 pm |
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Alanon meets in the Music Room |
7:00 pm |
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Education for Ministry meets in the Choir Room |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Friday, February 29
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9:00 am |
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Bible Study in the Choir Room |
10:00 am |
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Parents and Babies Group meets in the Good Shepherd Room |
1:30 pm |
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Friday Lunch for Senior Citizens in Darlington Hall |
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Next Sunday — March 2
The Fourth Sunday in Lent |
8:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:00 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite II
Service with homily and music in the Chapel |
9:30 am |
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Church School and Confirmation Classes |
9:30 am |
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Parents' Forum in the Chapel –
"Cultivating Faith In A Competitive World" with Greg O'Melia |
9:30 am |
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Rector's Forum in Darlington Hall – "Getting Right with God" |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite I
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: The Rev. Thomas N. J. Synan |
1:45 pm |
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Parishioners depart to lead Worship at DeWitt Nursing Home |
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The Church has been asked to pray for these people and concerns.
Please remember them in your own prayers.
Michael Warner; Nell Callen; Matthew Mortimer; Michael Chaparro; Murray Schron; Arlene Rubinson; Frank Hilke; Jesse Vasquez; Christopher Challancin; Emily; Phil VanderNaald; Catherine Pearson; Mike & Martha; Jamie Fargo Balliet; Irene Gordon; Tommy Mitchell; Sarah; Aaron; Anna; Tina Zimmerman; Reggie; Tony Denin; Ursula Eland McCracken; Jeff Cook; Debby Berniker; Douglas Williams; Jennifer Sandoval; Ann Hall; Ann Haigney Roome; Amy; Charles Stewart; Amy; Roberta Connolly; Billie VanderNaald; Becca; Bill Vericker; Lela; Jimmy; Wendy; Susan; Frank; Ansley Dauenhauer; Sgt.Tim Donoho; Ward; Isabelle Hallam; Gilbert; Dan Umansky; Peter Arroyo; Edward Toohey; Jane Edwards; Innosainte St. Preux; Jack & Holly; Sarah Cameron; Jeremy Yates; the Wankel Family.; Marie Miller; Lt Pat Vardaro; Lt Scott Quilty; Lt Ferris Butler; Ted; Carla Alcazar; Mary Hamilton; Amanda Pearson; Tony Langella; William Meredith; Heather; Stephanie; Martha Yates Linde; Hennrietta VonMoy; Mary Lou Huckaby; Diego Vaca and Family; Sharon; Christopher; Daniel, and Christopher McCulloh; Paulino Morales; Forrest Church; Stavros; Carolyn Berger; Michael Bayko.
For the repose of the souls of: Specialist Michael T. Manibog; Sergeant Timothy P. Martin; Private First Class Jack T. Sweet; Staff Sergeant Jerald A. Whisenhunt; and Sergeant Gary D. Willett.
Please note that prayers are offered for a period of four weeks for those placed on our Intercessions list. After four weeks, names are automatically removed from the list unless the church office is notified that prayers are requested for an extended period of time.
Please send your prayer requests to kvalentin@heavenlyrest.org. |
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Order of St. Luke – "A Ministry of Healing"
Each Sunday, while the Eucharist is being served, CHR's members of OSL pray in the Chapel. They are present to individually pray, with the laying on of hands, for and with all who come with special requests for healing. God is able to do much more then we can imagine, so why not avail yourself of this wonderful grace and come to be prayed for. OSL will be present in the Chapel, ready to welcome and pray for you; do come.
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