Letter From The Rector - St. Cyprian`s Episcopal Church

ST. CYPRIAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
NEWSLETTER
November, 2015
Letter From The Rector
Stewardship and Evangelism
On November 8th, we will celebrate Loyalty Sunday, a time to recommit ourselves to the work of Christ on our Peninsular, in our Diocese and in the world. Stewardship and evangelism are two important themes for the spiritual journey. The
two are inextricably bound together. The better we are at stewardship, the more evangelistic we become. The more
evangelistic we are, the better stewards we become. The Christian Church is a proselytizing community. Jesus said, “Go
into all the world and make disciples. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching
them to observe all things as I have commanded you. And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the
age” (Matthew 28: 19-20). We are called to make disciples who in turn make other disciples. We are the result of this
disciple making activity. Those who gave birth to this parish understood their responsibility to blaze a trail, to chart the
way, to provide for the future of generations yet unborn. We now stand where they stood. We must continue to blaze the
trail. We must continue to chart the way. We must continue to provide for the future.
As a collective body of believers, we have inherited many wonderful gifts. We have the opportunity, in fact, the obligation
to pass these gifts on to the next generations of Christians who will follow us. We can only do so if we follow the example
of those who went before us. We must encourage others to follow Christ, to join us in our parish life, and we must be
satisfied only when we have given as much, if not more than those who established this community in very difficult times
more than a century ago. Those who have died have done their job. They have gone to live with God. It is now our
responsibility to continue to invite others, welcome the stranger and develop effective ways of reaching the lost with the
Gospel of Christ.
Several years ago, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church embraced tithing as the biblical standard for giving
to the Church of Christ. The Letter to the Hebrews says, “But we are not among those who shrink back and so are lost,
but among those who have faith and so are saved” (Hebs.10:39). I believe that we must begin to embrace this standard
more broadly. We must go forward believing that our faithful stewardship will yield the abundant blessings of God.
I encourage you to reflect on the many ways God has blessed your life and then commit to a higher standard of stewardship and a more intentional style of evangelism than you have known in the past. In his letter to the Ephesians, the
Apostle Paul gives us this glowing encouragement: “Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than
we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and
ever” (Eph. 3:20).
The Bible assures us that God is faithful. God will provide. God will supply all our needs according to his riches in glory
by Christ Jesus. There is, however, one “catch.” God is faithful if we are faithful. God is faithful if we are obedient. We
must do our part. Our future is in our hands. The stewardship decisions we make individually and collectively will
determine how we live into this place of prosperity and abundance. Jesus said, “I came that they might have life and
have it more abundantly.” We must choose this life; this abundant living.
Ronald E. Ramsey
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Around the Parish
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Loyalty Sunday is on November 8th
18th Annual Margaret Phillips Davis Concert
Theme: “Caring, Sharing & Serving”
Saturday, November 21, 2015 … 4 p.m.
Randall Hall, St. Cyprian’s
Theme: MPD Salutes Our Youth
Although Stewardship should be observed yearround, our campaign began in earnest on
Sunday, October 11th.
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On that day, a stewardship letter and pledge card
were handed out to those present and mailed to
those who were not here.
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The congregation has heard stewardship talks at
both services from several parishioners.
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Our youth are also encouraged to complete a
pledge card for year 2016.
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Please be ready on November 8th to make your
commitment to the work of our parish by bringing
your completed pledge card.
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A special celebration Coffee Hour will end the
day, hosted by the Men’s Club and the Stewardship Committee. We look forward to your presence and your support .
~ Stewardship Committee
Presiding Bishop’s Installation
On Sunday, November 1st, our
service schedule will be 8:30am
and 10:00am. We will gather in
the Parish Hall after the 10am
service to watch a live stream of
the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal
Church, the Rt. Rev. Michael
Curry. The Installation will be held at the Washington National Cathedral at 12 noon. Please pray for
Bishop Curry, his family and the whole Anglican
Communion as we approach this historic moment.
Performers will include ...Cellist and Violinist Kearston and
Kendall Gonzales, Pianists Te’ah and Tiannah Washington,
Violinist Taylor Williamson, Violinist Ayisha Wynne,
Classical Vocalist Treasyri Williams and
Current Scholarship Recipient, Violinist Promise Paulden,
a junior music major at Hampton University.
Letters and donor forms are available at church for all parishioners. In order to be listed on the program, all donations
must be received by November 14th.
Circle #2 hopes you will join them for an evening of beautiful
music and fellowship.
All Are Invited to St. John’s and St. George’s
On Sunday, November 8th at 4 pm, a Service of
Repentance, Reconciliation and Healing will be held
at St. John’s Church, Hampton. The following
churches are sponsoring this event: St. Cyprian’s; St.
Augustine’s, Newport News; and Emmanuel and St.
John’s, Hampton. Canon Michael Spear-Jones will be
the preacher. The four choirs will present a special
anthem in addition to a performance by Weyanoke,
an a cappella vocal ensemble specializing in the
songs and stories of the African Diaspora. St. Cyprian's is being asked to bring the pies for this occasion. Sign-up sheets for donating a pie and for
riding the mini-bus are on the hallway table.
St. George’s Episcopal Church, 15446 Warwick
Blvd, Newport News, will also hold a service of
Repentance, Reconciliation and Healing on Thursday, November 5th, with dinner at 6 p.m. and the
service at 7 p.m.
Fr. Ramsey will participate in St. George’s service as
a Co-Celebrant.
All are invited to both events.
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Sunday School is Here !!
Enroll in St. Cyprian’s new Sunday School program.
Registration and “Open House” will take place on November 8th
beginning at 10:30 a.m. for all children from pre-kindergarten to age 12.
Sunday School classes will be held on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of each
month from 10:45 am to 11:45 am beginning this month.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity for meaningful Christian education
for YOUR child.
For more information, please contact Juanita Alexander or the Church Office.
Adult Bible Study
All are invited to join with the group on any Wednesday,
11am— 12 noon.
Fill A Stocking Program
Circle 1 requests your support of St. Cyprian’s second year of participating in the Salvation Army’s Holiday Drive, " Fill a Stocking Program." This program is for children from
newborn to age 12. Some suggested items needed are small toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, small books, pens/pencils, crayons, combs, brushes, stickers and socks. We will
place three large boxes on the Parish Hall stage with a detailed list of items needed for
each box. The Salvation Army needs to fill over 3,000 stockings for children who live in
the Peninsula area this Christmas. The Fill a Stocking Fund Drive will run from November
1st to December 10th.
On December 11th, Circle 1 will stuff the stockings and deliver them to the Salvation
Army.
We appreciate all contributions to help our Peninsula children have a wonderful and
blessed Christmas.
Members of Circle #1
Correction to Directory
Karen Scales
5132 Goldsboro Dr., #5
Hampton VA 23605
Found
Please check the table near the windows in
Randall Hall to see if the baking pans, plastic container and tote bags may be yours.
Flower Calendar
The 2016 Altar Flower Calendar
is posted on the hallway bulletin board. If you can donate
flowers in memory or thanksgiving for a loved one, please
sign up or call the office (7238253).
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Prayer Requests
For our Sick, Shut-Ins, & Those in the Military
Will Canty, III
Jett Cobb
Mary Cooke
Connie Daniels
Crystal Diggs
Olive Ezell
Jodie A. James
Mary Kelley
Nathaniel McMillan
Ronald Minor
Sylvester & Gwen Newsome
Norma Pinkelton
Tinea Savage-Otey
Cynthia Sutherland
Cornelius A. Taylor, III
Shut-Ins
Minnie Bembry
Joyce Lomax
Wilbert & Jeannette Lovett
Cora Mae Reid
Mary Robinson
Alice Young
Those in the Military…..
John “Holland” Watkins (son of John & Maria Watkins, U.S.Navy,
on-board the USS James E. Williams.
Miles Wilkerson (son of Dorian Wilkerson) United Arab Emirates.
Michael Taylor (nephew of Cornelius A Taylor III).
LaToya Artis (niece of Dr. Minnie Stiff).
Luke Carpenter, III (grandson of Bill & Fannie Walls).
Thanks to…
Those who supported the ECW’s Fundraising Brunch on October 4th including Co-Chairs Gail Jones and Kim
Canty, all who attended, and Kim and Juanita Alexander for donating decorations.
All who supported the October 17th Yard Sale, including the Men’s Club.
Ele Pritchett and Juanita Alexander for decorating the hallway Stewardship bulletin board.
Stewardship speakers Sam Ewell, Henry Russell, Stephanie Kendall, Juanita Alexander, Barbara Savage and
Renee Torres.
Circle #2 for hosting Coffee Hour during October and for preparing a special table for children on Children’s
Sabbath (October 18th), complete with their own special goodies and balloons.
Billie Wilson, Audrey Cobb and Lucretia Clayton for donating the items needed for 75 bag lunches the ECW will
prepare on October 31st.
The Church Growth Task Force for hosting Harvest Fun Night on Friday, October 30th.
Continued thanks to Juanita Alexander for keeping our bulletin boards up-to-date and to Delores Minor for getting news of our parish to The Daily Press.
We appreciate each of you !
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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
11/1
Alice Young
11/1
Brittany Barnes
11/3
Dorian Wilkerson
11/4
Gloria Whittico
11/5
Nicole Vinson Jenkins
11/5
Delores Minor
11/6
Broderick Ames
11/9
Donna Davis
11/14
Mary Cooke
11/14
Cynthia Sutherland
11/15
Rudolph Pritchett
11/17
Danielle Jackson
11/19
Deborah Davis
11/20
Kimberly Canty
11/21
Scott Jones
11/24
Mary Robinson
11/26
Minnie Stiff
11/27
Patricia Dixon
11/30
Will Canty, III
11/24
Jett & Audrey Cobb
11/26
Fr. Ronald & Jean Ramsey
11/30
Allen & Gail Jones
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please let us
know by calling the Church Office (723-8253).
During worship, the week of your birthday or anniversary, you may come to the altar rail for a special blessing.
Prayer Requests
...for those who have died and their families:
Margot Jordan Williams of Norfolk, VA (10/25/15)sister of Fannie J. Walls
Frank James of New York—uncle of Jodie A. James
Benjamin Hankins of Carrollton, VA (9/21/15) brother of Marilyn Outlaw Evans, Joan Totten & Rita Tucker
Edna Humphrey of Petersburg, VA (10/29/15)—godmother
of Dr. Renee Torres.
+May the souls of the faithful departed, by the mercy of God,
rest in peace
and may light perpetual shine upon them+
Remembering Our Saints
Those Who Died between November 2014 and November 2015
Carolyn H. Winston – Carolyn departed this life on February 10, 2015. She faithfully attended the 8:30 service with her family
and was a member of the Episcopal Church Women.
Lenne’ S. Davis – Lenne’ departed this life on March 13, 2015. She had joined the elite ranks of the “50 Year-Plus Group and
was a member of the Episcopal Church Women. She enjoyed volunteering with the Girl Scout Troops of the Church.
Mae Barbee Pleasant – “Barbee” departed this life on April 14, 2015. A dedicated and active member and had joined the elite
ranks of the 50 Year-Plus Group. Her activities included serving with the Eucharistic Ministers, Daughters of the King, Circle One,
Episcopal Church Women and Vestry and as Historiographer. She served on many boards and commissions on the Diocesan
level. “Barbee” was most proud of her tenue as a lay trustee of the Virginia Theological Seminary.
Julia Bassett - Julia departed this life on April 19, 2015. A dedicated member and attendee of the 8:30 service who supported
her Church with her time, talent and treasure.
Chester E. Dixon, Jr. – Chet departed this life on December 26, 2014. Though not a member, he attended the 8:30 service with
his wife, Pat, and gave of his time, talent and treasure in support of St. Cyprian’s.
They are gone but not forgotten.
Submitted by the Celebrations Committee
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Servers’ Schedule — November 1 thru 29, 2015
Note: Ushers each Sunday at 8:30 are Henry Russell, L. C. Wyatt, Alberta Reid
November 1—All Saints’ Day
Acolytes:
8:30 Alberta Reid
10:00 Scott, Lindsey & Lauren Jones; Shane Otey, Simone Griffin
EM’s:
8:30
Deborah Davis; 10:00 Ardelle Anderson
Services on
Lector:
10:00 Connie Daniels
Altar Guild
Jean Boyd, Maria Watkins
November 1st at 8:30 and
Ushers:
10:00 Bill Walls, Sam Ewell, Will Canty
10 a.m.
Greeter:
Maria Watkins
November 8— The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes:
8:30 DeLaine Headen
11:00 Alexis Canty, Jordyn Hester, Lucretia Clayton, Jenise Blount
EM’s:
8:30 DeLaine Headen; 11:00 Dr. Gloria Whittico, Olive Ezell, Connie Daniels
Lector:
11:00 Stacey Hester
Altar Guild:
Lucretia Clayton, Lora Ham, Ele Pritchett, Delores Minor
Ushers:
11:00 Connie McCullough, Regal DuBose, Barbara Ward
Greeter:
Connie Daniels
November 15—The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Acolytes:
8:30 Dr. Renee Torres
11:00 Scott, Lindsey & Lauren Jones; Shane Otey, Simone Griffin
EM’s:
8:30 Sandra Corbin; 11:00 Olive Ezell, Connie Daniels
Lector:
11:00 Mary Jackson
Altar Guild:
Deborah Davis, Stacey Hester, Fannie J. Walls
Ushers:
11:00 Sylvester Newsome, Marshal Jackson, Lucretia Clayton, John Watkins
Greeter:
Laura L. Manigault
November 22—The Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King)
Acolytes:
8:30 Jerome Sheppard
11:00 Alexis Canty, Jordyn Hester, Lucretia Clayton, Jenise Blount
EM’s:
8:30 Deborah Davis; 11:00 Darlene Jackson, Dr. Norma Pinkelton
Lector:
11:00 Gail Jones
Altar Guild
Pat Dixon, Laura L. Manigault, Barbara Ward
Ushers:
11:00 Earl Hester, Stacey Hester, Mark Farquharson
Greeter:
John Watkins
November 29—The First Sunday of Advent
Acolytes:
8:30 DeLaine Headen
11:00 Scott, Lindsey & Lauren Jones; Shane Otey, Simone Griffin
EM’s:
8:30 Dorian Wilkerson; 11:00 Stephanie Kendall
Altar Guild
Pat Dixon, Laura L. Manigault, Barbara Ward
Ushers:
11:00 Connie McCullough, Regal DuBose, Barbara Ward
Greeter:
Sam Ewell
Psalm by the Speech Choir
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November, 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
3
4
5
6
7
All Saints’ Day
8:30– H.E.
11:00-Bible
Study
10:00-H.E.
12noon-View Bp.
Curry’s Installation
in Randall Hall
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7:00-H.Bells
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10
11
Loyalty Day
8:30– H.E.
10:45— Sunday
School
11:00-H.E.
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12
13
14
11:00-Bible
Study
8:30– H.E.
10:45—Sunday
Sch. Begins
11:00-H.E.
4:00– Service at St.
John’s Epis. Church
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6pm-Dinner &
Service of Repentance, Reconciliation & Heal- 11:00-Choir Reh
ing @ St.
George’s, N.N.
7:15—Vestry
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17
Maryland Trip
monies due
7:00-H.Bells
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11:00-Choir Reh
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20
11:00-Bible
Study
7:00-H.Bells
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8:30– H.E.
11:00-H.E.
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25
11:00-Bible
Study
11:00-Choir Reh
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27
10:00-E.C.W.
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4:00pm-18th
Annual Margaret
P. Davis Benefit
Concert (Randall
Hall)
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Thanksgiving
7:00-H.Bells
Office Closed
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8:30– H.E.
11:00-H.E.
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Next Month—A Christmas Cantata, “Upon A Midnight Clear,”
will be offered on December 27th at the 11 o’clock service, featuring
our Celestial Choir and friends.
The Liturgical Arts Travel Ministry will sponsor another bus trip to the Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro,
Maryland, on Saturday, December 5, 2015, for a 4 p.m. performance of “A Christmas Celebration.” The total
cost of $135 will include transportation by motor coach, box lunch and ticket. Featured artists will be Yolanda
Adams, Tamela Mann, Mary Mary and Marvin Sapp. The final installment is due on November 15 th. A flier was
e-mailed to members last month or you may check the hallway table if you need a printed copy.
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St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
Diocese of Southern Virginia
The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith, IV, Bishop
The Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Ramsey, Rector
The Rev. Earl R. Christian, Deacon-inResidence
Worship
Sundays
8:30 am and 11:00 am
3rd Sundays
Sacrament of Healing
Parish Administrator Search
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Parish
Administrator (18 hrs. per week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday). This
administrative position oversees and manages the day-to-day operation and
functions of the parish under the direct supervision of the Rector. The Parish
Administrator supports the work of the Rector and the Vestry. Post-secondary
education preferred in Office Administration, including experience and ability
to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Publisher. Excellent
written and oral communication skills required in addition to demonstrated
administrative, supervisory, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Episcopal liturgy is preferred. Please forward resumes to:
[email protected]. Attention: The Reverend Dr. Ronald E.
Ramsey.
4th Sundays
10:45 Praise & Worship Service
The Vestry
(Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:15 pm)
Mission Statement:
To worship, serve the Lord, and provide opportunities for spiritual growth through service,
evangelism and Christian formation.
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
P.O Box 65
Hampton VA 23669-0065
Phone: 757-723-8253
Fax: 757-723-8856
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://ww. stcyprianshamptonva.org
YouTube: St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church,
Hampton VA
Darlene Jackson (2016) Sr. Warden
Samuel Ewell, Jr. (2015) Jr. Warden
Karen B. McAdoo (2015) Register
Jerome Sheppard (2017) Asst. Treas.
Renee Barnes (2017)
Kimberly Canty (2017)
Lora Ham (2017)
Connie McCullough (2015)
Martha Milo-Avery (2016)
Henry P. Russell, Jr. (2016)
Minnie Stiff (2015)
Brenda K. Vinson (2016)
The Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Ramsey, Rector
Deborah R. Davis, Treasurer