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Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Reflecting on Buffalo - Responding to tragedy as a Beloved Community
Read a message from The Rev. Marisa Sifontes, Diocesan Missioner for Becoming Beloved Community, about how we might respond to the tragedy that occurred in Buffalo, NY as a Beloved Community.
Read more: https://conta.cc/39FOoj3
Evangelism Huddle - Let's Talk
An Episcopal Evangelism Huddle will take place via Zoom on Jun. 15 at noon. The discussion will be on what it looks like to “share the Good News of God in Christ, through word and deed” when it comes to public policy and advocacy. Click here to register.
Becoming Beloved Community Parish Contacts
The diocesan Becoming Beloved Community Guiding Team has asked each congregation to identify one or two lay leaders to serve as a parish contact for BBC work. Your parish's BBC leader(s) will form a network that expands the resource base and provides a liaison to help streamline communications.
Your prompt responses are appreciated as our Diocese continues the important work of Becoming Beloved Community to which God invites us.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3KTkt41
Trustees Transaction Requests Due 5/31
The deadline for parishes wishing to deposit funds into, request the withdrawal of funds from, or make changes to their Custodial Account titles or mode of payout or reinvestment within Trustees of the Funds is May 31. Principal Transaction Request Forms and any checks to be deposited are due 30 days prior to the end of the quarter.
Completed forms can be scanned and emailed to Neil Divers, Diocesan Bookkeeper, at ndivers@dioswva.org; faxed to (540) 343-9114; or mailed to Attn: Trustees of the Funds, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009. Please send any checks to be deposited to the post office box.
Principal Transaction Request Forms: https://dioswva.org/resources/pooled-investments.html
Summer Mission Trips
Registration for our two youth mission trips is now open. Join us for a week of service and fellowship this summer at Grace House on the Mountain. The middle school trip is from June 19-25 and the high school trip is from June 26-July 1. Save the dates and sign up soon. Registration is limited!
Middle School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/ks07ztn13dr1b1/
High School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/k128eyq60ok0t50/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $6,534
Jail Ministry $200
Tazewell Ministerial $400
Bluefield Union Mission $500
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $500
United Thank Offering (UTO) $450
Binnscouts $500
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: June 15th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: June 5th at 6:15 pm
Christ Church: June 22nd at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: June 19th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: June 7th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 7th in Hunter House at 7pm.
All Saints:
Office Hours: June 14th and 15th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 14th in All Saints parish hall at 7pm.
St Mark’s:
Office Hours: June 21st and 22nd, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 22nd in St Mark’s parish hall at 4pm.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: June 28th and 29th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on Revelation with start June 29th in Christ Church’s parish hall at 7pm.
Sunday Service information:
June 5th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
June 12th, I will be at All Saints for an 11:15 am service and Christ Church for a 4 pm service.
June 19th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
June 26th, I will be at Christ Church for an 10am service and All Saints for a 5pm service
Special Services
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene, Christ Church, July 22th
The Feast of St Mathew, Stras, September 21st
All Saints Day, All Saints, November 1st
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Sunday, June 5th (Day of Pentecost)
Color: Red
First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Psalm: 104:25-35, 37
Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Gospel: John 14:8-17, (25-27)
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, June 12th
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm: 8
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, June 12th
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm: 8
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, June 12th
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm: 8
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
Prayers of the People: Form III
Special Services for the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Friday, July 22nd, The Feast of St Mary Magdalene with be at Christ Church at 6 pm
Color: White
First Reading: Judith 9:1,11-14
Psalm: 42:1-723
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18
Gospel: John 20:11-18
Prayers of the People: Form III
Wednesday, September 21st, The Feast of St Matthew the Evangelist will be at Stras Memorial at 6 pm
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6
Psalm: 119:33-40
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Prayers of the People: Form III
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