Liturgy Lesson for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity: Propers
September 5, 2009
In our prayerbook, pp. 90-269, we find the Collects, Epistles, and Gospels. Called the “propers” from the Latin proprius, meaning own, they’re the lessons and prayers belonging to the particular Sunday, Holy Day, or special occasion, such as weddings. These very ancient devotions were probably arranged in their present order by St. Jerome, in the 4th century, and although designed to be part of the Communion service, we also use the collect all week for the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. The term collect refers to these as the collected (unified) prayers of the people; our collects mostly originate in the writings of Gregory the Great, who gathered them out of 4th and 5th century liturgies. Archbishop Cranmer, the father of the English Reformation, along with other Godly men, authored some in the 16th century, and a few a bit later. These ancient Scripture readings and prayers harmonize a central truth appropriate to the liturgical day’s devotions and lead us to worship as St. Paul commended, “decently and in order” (1 Cor 14:40)—a Scriptural tasking to all Christians seeking God. However, to really get the full benefit from the propers requires us to enter worship well prepared for a spiritual interface. That’s why, in the Newcomers’ course, we teach everyone that the best way to approach worship is to prepare ourselves through personal examen and invoking the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for ourselves and all around us. That way, we not only ensure St. Paul’s “decency and order” but also enable ourselves to another Scriptural injunction—to worship in “spirit and truth” (St. John 4:23-24). After all, God looks on our hearts—the real proper of the day that we lift to Him.
All Saints Men’s Fishing Derby
September 4, 2009
Dust off your fishing boats, rods, and tackle: The Men of All Saints – Order of St. Timothy will have a fishing derby on Calaveras Lake, Saturday October 17 from 0745 to 1200.
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. ~ Matthew 4:19
The Men of All Saints are encouraged to be “Fishers of Men” and to invite a guest for fellowship and fishing. To register for participation please contact Jim Pratt at fishinvet@yahoo.com. If you have a boat please let Jim know. We will try to pair up nonboaters with boaters. Participants may also fish from the bank.
Schedule of Events
0745 Opening Prayer at the Boat Ramp
0800 Begin Fishing
1200 Bringing in the Catch and Presentation of Awards and Closing in Prayer
Award Categories:
Biggest Fish
Most Fish
Smallest Fish
Greatest Diversity of Fish
The Greatest Fisher of Men
Fees
A park entrance fee is charged per day –
$4 per person for adults 17 years of age and older, $2 per person for adults age 65 or older and children ages 6 to 16.
A per boat fee of $3 is also charged per day.
Texas State Fishing License is required. They are not available at the lake and must be purchased prior to the event. There are multiple license packages available.
Resident One-Day All-Water Fishing Resident: $11.00
Non-Resident One-Day All-Water Fishing Non-Resident: $16.00
Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing Package: $30.00
Children’s Church Begins September 13
September 3, 2009
Sunday School (10:30-11:00)
Pre-K (4yr ) to Early Elementary School: Little ones learn about some of the basics of our Anglican faith such as the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Creeds through stories, crafts, drama, and more!
Elementary School (through 6th Grade): Salt and Light for Kids: Learn “why we do what we do” in the Anglican Church through the Offices of Instruction, the Kalendar, Scripture, and more. Kids will become more aware of what is happening during the service and the meaning behind it. This will also be a foundation to build on as they approach Catechism and Confirmation.
Children’s Church (NEW Time: Children’s Sermon-12:30)
(Age 4 yr-Elementary)
1st Sunday of every month is Family Sunday—Kids will stay with their families for the entire service.
2nd – 5th Sunday of the month—Kids will go to church with their parents then may join the Children’s Church class after the Children’s Sermon. Here they will learn what the Bible is all about in a fun-filled, kid-oriented way!!
Pre-K (4 and up) to Early Elementary School: In the Beginning—Growing into a Life of Faith (Willowcreek/Promiseland Curriculum)
This program includes fun and creative stories, crafts, drama, and music, which are used to build the foundation children need to enter into a loving relationship with Jesus. The emphasis of the program is to guide them toward a strong belief in Christ and awareness of the love He has for them personally.
Elementary School (through 6th Grade): Based on Precepts Discover 4 Yourself Bible Studies (Kay Arthur)
“Bible study is serious fun!” Kids learn how to study the Bible for themselves through a proven method of inductive study that leads to lifelong patterns of learning and understanding God’s Word. Join the adventure as we explore the Old and New Testament and follow the heroes of the faith in developing a strong relationship with God and understanding His great plan of salvation for us!
Video Shoot
September 3, 2009
Updated 9/11/09: Video shoot rescheduled to Sunday, September 20.
[Jesus said] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ~Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
Today we can “go” virtually as well as physically, and at All Saints we reach out in a variety of ways, one of which is cable TV.
A TV crew will be here on Sunday, September 13, shooting video for an ad. People looking for an orthodox church filled with the Holy Spirit need to know about All Saints. We encourage you to be at the 9 AM service on September 13 so the crew can capture a chapel full of Spirit-filled Christians worshipping the Lord in spirit and truth.
