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The Weekly Messenger
News of the Church of the Heavenly Rest
in the City and Diocese of New York
April 13, 2008 |
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Meditation |
The abundant life that Jesus promises is as much about quality
as it is about quantity. In our passionate efforts to live a long life
we often miss the abundance that God offers. |
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter |
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
30-minute Service with homily in the Chapel |
9:30 am |
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Rector's Forum – "Easter Life" |
9:30 am |
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Church School and Confirmation Classes |
10:30 am |
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Holy Eucharist — Rite II
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: The Rev. Thomas N. J. Synan |
12:45 pm |
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Teachers' Meeting in Thomas Hall |
1:00 pm |
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"The Foreigner" rehearsal in Darlington Hall |
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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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Today's first reading from the Book of Acts tells of the life and character of the early Christian movement following Pentecost. Those who were converted and had been baptized formed a new and growing community - growing in both numbers and knowledge. They were anxious to learn more about Jesus and the Good News of God's salvation in him. They regularly participated in worship and the holy meal of the Lord's Supper. They experienced personal and corporate gifts of the Spirit. And they held all things in common; sharing and caring for one another's needs. The result of this new life and this new community guided by the Holy Spirit in the way of Christ was that many, upon witnessing their devotion, sought to join them. (Acts 2:42-47)
In the second reading from the First Letter of Peter, the apostle urges his readers to endure with patience and hope the suffering they experience as disciples of Jesus Christ. He reminds them that Christ suffered much in his life and more especially in his sacrificial death on the cross for the salvation of humanity. Remembering, perhaps, Jesus' teaching that a servant is not above his master, Peter bids his readers to live as Christ lived. He concludes with the assurance that Jesus will always be with those who love and serve him as a good shepherd who cares for his sheep. (I Peter 2:19-25)
The Gospel passage from John is a portion of Jesus' "Good Shepherd" dialogue wherein he likens himself to a shepherd who cares for his flock regardless of the risk or cost to himself. Jesus also uses the imagery of the gate to the sheepfold saying that he is both shepherd and gate. We are told that his disciples are perplexed by this imagery and so Jesus explains. He is both the way and the guide to a full and right relationship with God - which he describes as abundant life. First he calls us - like a shepherd calls his sheep, and then he guides us in his way, his truth, and his life. (John 10:1-10)
The hymns and anthems were chosen to go with the theme of "Good Shepherd" Sunday. The communion anthem, "My Shepherd will supply my need," was written by Calvin Hampton, a leading American organist and sacred music composer who served as organist of Calvary Church, New York from 1963 to 1983. His "Fridays at Midnight" organ recital series, running from 1974 to 1983, was one of the most famous and popular organ recital series in American history. The closing hymn, "Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing," is a hymn of praise to God who, in the Eucharist, declares victory over the cross and passion. The German chorale tune with which it is matched is based on a harmonization by Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Announcements & Opportunities |
 Rector's Forum for the Easter Season: "Easter Life: Reflections on the Resurrection of Jesus and its meaning from Biblical, historical, theological, and ethical sources." This Easter season series will run Sundays at 9:30 am in Darlington Hall from March 30 through June 4. In this series we will explore how the Resurrection has been understood, and what its implications are for living as Christians in the 21st century.
Help Furnish A Family's New Home: East Harlem Neighborhood Based Alliance Corporation has asked Heavenly Rest to help a formerly homeless family of 6 furnish their new home. In terms of possessions, the family has only 1 twin bed and 2 full beds. Items we have been asked to provide include: bedding, towels, dishes, housewares, furniture, pots and pans, cutlery. If you can help this family with any items to furnish their home, you can drop them off at the church office this week. If you have any questions, please contact The Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400 ext. 214 or tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
Yorkville Common Pantry Workday: Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. All 6th through 12th graders are invited to a workday at the Yorkville Common Pantry. Come and brighten the lives of those in need. Meet at the 90th Street entrance at 9 am. We will walk to the Yorkville Common Pantry (at 109th Street) together and return to CHR by 12:30 pm. Registration is necessary to participate. To register, please contact Caren Miles at 212-289-3400, ext. 207 or cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Early Music Concert presented by "Alba," Sunday, April 20 at 3:00 pm. This is a four-person ensemble including lute and voice, which will be presenting a one-hour concert of early music, free to the public.
You Have More Than Spring Flowers to Look Forward to this April. The gracious Sarah Savage is hosting the Friday Fling on April 25th. Bring a dish to share (perhaps your famous asparagus clafoutis or shad roe soufflé - deli take-out is fine too) and a beverage and spend a relaxing evening at the end of this rainy month with fellow parishioners. RSVP Sarah at (212) 369-2061.
Crop Walk to End Hunger: Last year, this ecumenical and interfaith event—sponsored by some 20 congregations and organizations—raised money to combat hunger locally and globally. Help us keep up the good work: JOIN THE NYC CROP HUNGER WALK on Sunday, May 4, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and our 8th Grade Confirmation Class who will be participating in this year's walk to raise money. Of the proceeds, 75% will go to support organizations combating hunger around the globe, and 25% will go to food programs in NYC. You can support them by either sponsoring them and/or walking with them! Crop Walkers: Start asking your families, neighbors and friends to be your sponsor today! The two-mile walk begins here at CHR. Click here to join and support our youth who will be walking! Get walker envelopes by calling Caren Miles at 212-289-3400, ext. 207.
Help The Fight Against AIDS: Episcopal Response to AIDS has asked Heavenly Rest to participate in the AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18. We are looking for someone to volunteer to be our Parish representative and to help organize a group from CHR to join in this event. If you are interested please contact one of the clergy at 212-289-3400 or at jburns@heavenlyrest.org or tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
Carpenter's Kids Reminder: The second year of our five- year parish- wide pledge to Carpenter's Kids has begun. As of January 2008 we were linked to three African villages which support 50 children in each village. As of February we added an additional link and hope to add a fifth after the second-year donations come in. Please send in your pledge of $50 per child to the Business Office. If you have any questions, please contact Elinor Loveridge at 212- 289-3400. Thank you for your generosity. You are changing the lives of children who otherwise would be unable to attend school.
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The Heavenly Rest Players
present a staged reading of
THE FOREIGNER
a very funny comedy
by Larry Shue
Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19
Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26
All performances at 8:00 pm in Darlington Hall
Directed by Nancy Fisher Produced by Bill Strohmeier
The cast features the four actors who made "Moonlight and Magnolias" so
funny—Terry Fiore, Tom Flagg, Bill Strohmeier, and Ann Stanchfield—as well
as Ryan Scott, who appeared in "Copenhagen"— plus two
new faces, Anne Watters and Michael Gilbert.
ALL SEATS $20, STUDENTS $15
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Contact SmartTix at www.smarttix.com or 212-868-4444
Advance purchase tickets are subject to $2 per ticket processing fee.
Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance. |
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April Events at House of the Redeemer
7 East 95th Street
Call 212-289-0399 for reservations and information.
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"A Perfect Storm?" Understanding the Controversy Between the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion: Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 pm. Bruce Mullins, of General Theological Seminary, will discuss the combination of factors that have contributed to the present crisis between the Episcopal Church and parts of the Anglican Communion. This talk will suggest that a unique combination of questions have turned a long simmering issue into an international crisis. Suggested donation: $15.
Restoring Bible Literacy in America: Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 pm. Chuck Stetson, Chairman of the Bible Literacy Project and coauthor of the acclaimed public school textbook, The Bible and Its Influence, will explore how today's culture has lost the Biblical narrative. Mr. Stetson's program, the Bible Literacy Project (BLP), has developed a three-part course to accelerate the turnaround which is just beginning to occur as a result of the BLP's efforts in the last five years in documenting and implementing the case for Biblical literacy in the public schools. Suggested donation: $15.
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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, April 14
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5:15 pm |
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Christmas Festival Committee Meeting in the Choir Room |
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, April 15
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7:30 am |
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Men's Breakfast Group meets at 3 Guys' Restaurant |
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 |
8:00 pm |
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Shelter in the Narthex |
Wednesday, April 16
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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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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, April 17
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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 |
5:30 pm |
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The Foreigner rehearses in Darlington Hall |
7:00 pm |
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Alanon meets in the Music Room |
7:00 pm |
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A.A. meets in Thomas Hall |
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, April 18
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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 |
8:00 pm |
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Performance of The Foreigner in Darlington Hall |
Saturday, April 19
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9:00 am |
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Yorkville Common Pantry Workday for 6th - 12th Graders |
8:00 am |
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Performance of The Foreigner in Darlington Hall |
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Next Sunday — April 20
The Fifth Sunday of Easter |
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
30-minute Service with homily 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 – "Easter Life" |
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Holy Eucharist and Baptism — Rite II
Service with sermon, hymns and choir in the Church
Sermon: The Rev. James L. Burns — "And That's the Truth!" |
3:00 pm |
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Early Music Concert featuring Alba in the Church |
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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; 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; Jeff Cook; Debby Berniker; Douglas Williams; Jennifer Sandoval; Ann Hall; Ann Haigney Roome; Roberta Connolly; Billie VanderNaald; Becca; Bill Vericker; Lela; Wendy; Susan; Sgt.Tim Donoho; Ward; Isabelle Hallam; Dan Umansky; Edward Toohey; Jack & Holly; Sarah Cameron; Marie Miller; Lt Pat Vardaro; Lt Scott Quilty; Lt Ferris Butler; Tony Langella; William Meredith; Mary Lou Huckaby; Diego Vaca and Family; Christopher McCulloh; Paulino Morales; Forrest Church; Stavros; Carolyn Berger; Michael Bayko; Cruger Fowler, Jr.; Mike Keady; Lucy; Laurie Manton; Sam and Mary Parkman; James and Maxine McConnell; Kathy Cushman; Cavin Kessler; the Westmoreland family; Christina and David.; Berenice M. McGuire; Marilou Goeb; Ruth DuBois; Ira; Donald; Katherine Banks Taylor; the Taylor family; Debi.; Robert Wright; Mary Dwyer.
For the repose of the souls of: Bob Callender; Marc Butiu; Captain Ulises Burgos-Cruz; Specialist Matthew T. Morris; Private First Class Shane D. Penley; Staff Sergeant Emanuel Pickett; Specialist Durrell L. Bennett; Major William G. Hall, and Private First Class Patrick J. Miller.
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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