The Parish Paper OF

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

Vol. 41 No. 38 The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity August 22, 2010

ENGLAND 2011 Next summer July 8th-18th, if the Lord will, the choir will decamp from Savannah to the ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset, to be its choir in residence, with responsibility for singing evensong during the week and the services on Sunday morning. Besides family members there will also be an opportunity for other parishioners to accompany the choir on its travels, worship with them in the Cathedral, and explore the beauties of Wells and Somerset (an “English heritage tour”). Parishioners who went with the Choir to Lichfield in 2007 will remember how well organized (by Elaine Barrow) and enjoyable this excursion was, and we anticipate the same for 2011 in Wells. I think for North American Episcopalians it is a valuable opportunity to discover the ancient roots of Anglican Christianity, and to do so in the context of prayer and pubs! So save the date now: the details about cost and payment will be made available later this fall. (If interested, please give your name to the Choirmaster Brian Taylor, btaylor@stjohnssav.org). For now, let me tell you something about Wells, which I visited as a boy. The first church to be built beside the wells that

give the city its name was built by Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne, in the year 705 A. D., and dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle. Two hundred years later, in 909, it was raised to the status of Cathedral. In 1180 Bishop Reginald ordered work to be begun on a new cathedral, in the new architectural style that we now call “Gothic”. Completed sixty years later, it was dedicated in 1239, and is one of the most justly celebrated examples of the style – famous for the “scissor” arches that divide the nave from the crossing and chancel. With its cloisters, chapter house, ancient library, and the picturesque ruins of the Bishop’s palace, it is still the most important institution in this small and unspoiled cathedral town. Not far away is the Georgian elegance of Bath (the other see city of the Diocese), the storied ruins of Glastonbury (Arthur’s Avalon), the definitive English landscape garden at Stourhead, and the extraordinary Tudor palace-cum-safari park of Longleat House. These are some of the likely destinations for the day trips we are planning for Choir and parishioners. Wells is also famous for its saintly bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711, bishop of Bath and Wells 1685-1691), a man of prayer and unflinching principle in the tradition of

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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401 The Parish Paper of St. John's Church (USPS 887-960) is published weekly by St. John's Church, One West Macon Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. Periodicals postage paid at Savannah, Georgia. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. John’s Church, 1 W. Macon St., Savannah, GA 31401. The Rt. Rev. Scott Benhase............... Bishop of Georgia The Rev. Gavin G. Dunbar .................................. Rector 1 West Macon Street ............................ (912) 234-2209 The Rev. Craig E. O’Brien .................... Priest Associate 201 E. 49th Street Upper flat ................. (912) 308-4441 Brian J. Taylor, DSM ................... Organist/Choirmaster Mrs. I. David Futrell, Jr......................... Parish Secretary Mrs. Peter J. Smyth .......................... Financial Secretary Mrs. William D. Harrell. ........ Parish Activities Director Mr. Wesley Perkins..................... Associate Choirmaster Mr. Rich Mays .................................. Associate Organist Mr. Sinisa Domazet ......................... Buildings Manager Senior Warden .......................... Mr. John C. Helmken II Junior Warden ............................... Joseph R. Ross, Esq. Clerk of Vestry ............................... Mr. J. Wesley Krulic Treasurer ................................. Mr. David C. Barrow III Chancellor ................................ M. Tyus Butler, Jr. Esq. The Vestry: The Vestry: Esqs., R. Kran Riddle, Joseph R. Ross, Dr. J. Davidson Carson, Mrs. Stuart C. Clifford, Mrs. Edward J. Derst III, Mrs. Paul M. Pressly, Mrs. Neil H. Victor, Messrs. David C. Barrow III, Stephen R. Braswell, W. Barron Crawford, Edwin H. Culver, John C. Helmken II, Lawrence L. Hearn III, J. Wesley Krulic, William C. Rodgers, J. Pride Sheahan, Paul D. Troxler, R. Gilbert Wells, Floyd G. Whittington, Jr., Roland B. Williams. Vestry Emeriti: Mr. George Fawcett, Mr. James E. Hungerpiller, Mr. L. Allan Reynolds, Dr. Edwin C. Shepherd President, ECW ...................... Mrs. William E. Osborne President, Chancel Society...... Mrs. Roland S. Summers President, Business Women ...... Mrs. Myrtice A.J. Lewis President, Men of St. John's ........ Mr. Richard L. Wright Church Office ........................................ (912) 232-1251 Fax ......................................................... (912) 232-5559 Parish House .......................................... (912) 233-3845 Cranmer Hall ......................................... (912) 232-8887 E-mails ............... (firstinitiallastname)@stjohnssav.org

STANDING NOTICES The occasional Sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony, Penance, Communion and Unction of the Sick, and the Office of Burial of the Dead are always available by appointment, at announced times, or as necessary. Those who have been baptized and confirmed, or are ready and desirous to be confirmed, are admitted to the Holy Communion. In case of doubt, please consult the clergy.

HOSPITAL VISITATIONS Please call the Church Office to inform the clergy if you or a loved one is in the hospital.

ST. JOHN’S WEB SITE: www.stjohnssav.org

VESTRY OFFERING CHAIRMEN 8:00 Mr. Arthur D. Weed 10:30 Mrs. Paul Pressly

USHER CHAIRMAN Mr. Ross Haire

The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones by Mrs. Howard Walker, Jr. and Mrs. William A. Baker. And in loving memory of Alexander Robert Fawcett by his wife, Mrs. Alexander Robert Fawcett, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fawcett. And in thanksgiving for the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rendeiro, Jr. by their children and grandchildren. The flowers at the font are given to the glory of God on the occasion of the baptism of Master Randolph Bryan Jones III, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Bryan Jones, Jr., by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Culver.

CHANCEL SOCIETY Mrs. McDonald A. Fawcett, Mrs. Wynton J. Ezelle

Mrs. Edwin H. Culver, Mrs. Carter C. Hubbard Ms. Anne H. Mingledorff, Mrs. George Fawcett

Mrs. John Reiter, Mrs. Jonathan D. Sprague

ACOLYTES 8:00 William Sadler

10:30 Oliver Maloney, Cord Helmken Clayton Compton, Peter Stein

John Osborne, Charles Perrie

COFFEE HOUR CHAIRMAN Mrs. Park Hand

ADULT CLASS THIS SUNDAY—(CHAPEL) Fr. Dunbar-- Robert Crouse, “Tradition and Renewal” concluded – (copies available from Church office)

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNING Men’s Study and Discussion Groups

Tuesday 6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Study— (Parish House Dining Room, enter by Kitchen)

Thursday 7 a.m. Bible Study (Reading Room)

BAZAAR HAPPENINGS • JANE’S CANNERS meet Wednesdays in the Cranmer Hall kitchen following the 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Call Jane Pressly 233-6551. • Please remember as you are cleaning your closets to keep the in mind the White Elephant, Treasure Room, Books, etc. Storage is available. Contact Leah Brunson 231-8911 or 398-1620. Written instructions for use of storage facility are available in the church office. • We are also looking for contributions to the Silent Auction. (Parties, Vacation Destinations, Trips, Oriental Rugs, China, Gift Certificates, etc.).Contact Sarah Ross 655-6966 or Gennie Leigh Sumner 657-6221.

PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CHURCH IN YOUR WILL

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Caroline high churchmen. He risked the wrath of Charles II by refusing to put up in his house the King’s mistress, Nell Gwynn. He was one of the seven bishops imprisoned by James II in the Tower for his resistance to the latter’s Declaration of Indulgence – yet after a coup d’état deprived James of his throne, he suffered deprivation of his bishopric rather than break his oath of allegiance to him. Today he is chiefly remembered as one of the first English hymn-ographers – whose translation of the doxology, sung to the Genevan psalm tune of Louis Bourgeois, is known to many very justly as The Doxology: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise him all creatures here below, praise him above ye heavenly hosts, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” (#139). His hymns for Morning and Evening, (“Awake my soul, and with the sun”; and “Glory to thee my God this night”), based on the ancient Latin office hymns for the hours, were originally written for the boys of Winchester school, where he was chaplain. In shortened versions they are found in the 1940 Hymnal (the Morning hymn at #151 & 152, the Evening Hymn at #165). Here’s one characteristic stanza from the Morning Hymn: Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long unwearied sing High praise to the eternal King.

PARISH KALENDAR

Monday through Friday Morning Prayer—8:15 a.m. Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 24th St. Bartholomew the Apostle

8:15 & 5:30 Holy Communion

Wednesday Litany and Sung Eucharist 10:00 a.m.

WOMEN OF SAINT JOHN’S ECW Board will meet Monday, August 30th in the Green-Meldrim House dining room at 10:00 a.m. ECW General Meeting will be Wednesday, September 1st, after the 10:00 Holy Communion, in the Green-Meldrim House.

RUN FOR JANE 5K

Last year we were saddened to lose Jane Philbrick very suddenly to acute myelogenous leukemia. A St. Joseph’s/ Candler Leukemia Benefit run has been instituted in her memory, and the first Run/Walk (and Children’s Fun Run) takes place at Fort Pulaski on Saturday September 4 at 8am. Register at www.active.com ($28, or $30 on Sept. 4th; Fun Run is free.) Information: www.lls.org/ga/regatta or contact Dana Whitfield: 352-4334 or dana.whitfield@lls.org

RESURRECTION DANCE One thousand Christians ready to dance are being sought to take part in this mass witness of unity in Christ planned for Sept 18 in Forsyte Park. For information about practices call Ashley Whittington 704-6608 or write her at ash_whittington@yahoo.com

8:00–HOLY COMMUNION Collect, Epistle, and Gospel ............................................................................................. 206

A continental breakfast is available in Cranmer Hall following this service.

9:30-12:00 (Noon)—Nursery (Cranmer Hall) 9:30-10:15—Classes for Adults & Confirmed Youth (Chapel)

9:30-10:15—Pre-School through 6th Grade Summer Program (Cranmer Hall) 10:30—Activities for Pre-School & Kindergarten (Cranmer Hall)

Jr. Choir—grades 1—4

10:30—MORNING PRAYER, BAPTISM and SERMON

CARILLON HYMN #272 Thou Whose Almighty Word ............................................................... Moscow

Sentences, Confession, Absolution and Lord’s Prayer ......................... Prayer Book 3-7 Versicles and Responses ............................................................................................ 7-8

VENITE (Hymnal #609) ...................................................................................................... 9 Psalm #102 ............................................................................................................... 464 First Lesson: I Corinthians 3:4 .................................................................................. 206

TE DEUM LAUDAMUS (Hymnal #615, 619) ................................................................. 10 Second Lesson: St. Mark 7:31 .................................................................................. 206

HYMN: #450 As Pants the Hart .......................................................................... Martyrdom THE MINISTRATION OF HOLY BAPTISM—BCP P. 273

RANDOLPH BRYAN JONES III BENEDICTUS (Hymnal #634) .......................................................................................... 14

Apostles' Creed ........................................................................................................... 15 Versicles and Responses ............................................................................................. 16 Collect for the Day .................................................................................................... 206 Other Collects and Prayers .................................................................................... 17-20 The Grace ................................................................................................................... 20

HYMN #151 & 152 Awake My Soul ............................................................. Morning Hymn Jr. Choir children will exit following the crucifer.

THE SERMON ................................................................................................... Fr. O’Brien OFFERING

Sentences Anthem: The King of Love My Shepherd Is . Text: Henry Baker; Music: Felix Mendelssohn

Soloist: Sharon Mays Presentation of Alms: Doxology #139, and Hymn #141 (verse 4)

Prayer and Blessing HYMN #776 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing ...................................................... Azmon ORGAN: Organ Sonata No. 2, C minor, Op. 65: Allegro maestoso ........ Felix Mendelssohn Everyone is invited to attend a Coffee Hour in the Parish House immediately after the 10:30 service.

If you are a guest and visiting our Parish, please make yourself known. 12 Noon—HOLY COMMUNION (Chapel) same as 8:00

The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity August 22, 2010