St. Paul’s
109 S.
Elm, Kewanee , Illinois 61443
Newsletter
Volume 27 July-August 2015 No. 7-8
The
Gospel Book
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ou likely noticed the change in how the Gospel is read
during the Mass lately. Following long-standing liturgical practice, we have
begun using a Gospel Book, and reading the Gospel from the Gospel ‘horn’ of the
altar, that is, the left corner as one faces the altar.
The Gospel Book, also called the
Evangelion, or Book of the Gospels (Greek: Evangélion) is also the ancient word for a bound volume called a
codex, containing one or more of the four Gospels of the Christian New
Testament — normally all
four. The term is also used of the liturgical book, also called the
Evangeliary, from which are read the portions of the Gospels used in the Mass
and other services, arranged according to the order of the liturgical calendar.
Liturgical use in churches of a
distinct Gospel book remains normal, often compulsory, in Eastern Christianity,
and very common in the Western Church as well.
The Book of the Gospels, distinct
from the book of other readings, is generally placed on the altar before mass, unless
it is carried in the Entrance Procession.
It is said to be a praiseworthy
practice for the
Book of the Gospels to be placed on the altar.
The reason for this is, first of
all, that it is in keeping with the early history of the Church, an age in
which the Gospels circulated together, separately from the Old Testament and
the Epistles. They formed, and they do still form, the heart of the revelation
of God, centered in the Person, the works, and the words, of Jesus.
Secondly, and for this reason, the
separation of the Gospel book from the other readings in the lectionary (the
list of readings), is that it emphasizes this very thing, namely that the
Gospel readings form the heart of the revelation, much in the same way that
standing for the Gospel does this. The dignity and solemnity that attaches itself
to the reading of the Gospel is in order to stir the hearts of the faithful and
convey the importance of the Gospel itself.
We do not have as yet a proper
Gospel Book (as you also likely noticed). These items are generally produced
with gold and silver, and as such are expensive. As a poor congregation we do
not have the means to afford such a luxury. Hence we are doing our best to
approximate the gravity of the Gospel by at least separating the Gospels from
the other readings, now not only in reading them from a different location but
also from a different book. We hope to dress the book in a better cover soon,
but as is so often the case, we will have to come up with it in a less
expensive fashion, though without sacrificing dignity.
For now, think of it as a project
that will take time to complete.
+ Pastor Eckardt
Tuesday, August 18th Set for New Bible Class
Current members as well
as prospective members are invited and encouraged to attend “Q & A on the Bible and Jesus” beginning
on Tuesday, August 18th, at 5:30 p.m.
Tentative topics to be
covered:
- How do we know the Bible is God’s Word?
- Can we reconcile science with Scripture?
- What about Islam and other religions?
- How do we know Christianity is the only way?
- What must I do to be saved?
- What does repentance mean?
- What should I think about marriage?
- What can a homosexual do with the Bible?
- What about men and women?
- What is truth?
- What is sin?
- Who is Jesus?
- What should I do when I must face death?
- What happens after death?
- What is heaven? What is hell?
- What happens at the end?
- How should we pray?
- Why go to church?
- Why can’t I take care of my own faith at home?
- What is the “fulfilled life”?
- What is my purpose?
- What can I do about depression?
- How do I make big decisions?
- What does it mean to be a friend of God?
- What does the name of Jesus mean for us?
- What are the blessings of my Baptism?
- Do I really have the forgiveness of sins?
- What is the Sacrament?
- Any other
questions anyone might have
Hopefully this will
accommodate people who have working hours as well as people who won’t want to
stay out too late. Bring your friends and neighbors! Young and old! Everyone
can come!
First Tuesday events
July’s
Altar Guild and Elders meetings are set for Tuesday, July 7th, and
Tuesday, August 4th.
July
Council: Moved to second Wednesday, to accommodate Pastor’s vacation.
July
Ushers: Steve Peart, Grant Andresen,
Larry Campbell
August Ushers: Otis
Anderson, John Ricknell, David Ricknell, Bill Thompson
Altar Guild News
No mass Saturday, June 27th (Pastor and Carol returning that
evening from Missouri)
Sunday, June 28th, color is green.
Wednesday, July 1st Saints Peter and Paul (observed). Color is
red.
Color reverts to Green after July 1st
No mass on Saturday, July 4th.
Mass will be held on Saturday,
July 11th, even though Pastor and family will be on vacation Sunday
the 12th.
No mass on Wednesday, July 15th.
No mass on Saturday, July 18th.
Mass may be held on Wednesday,
July 22nd. If so, the color will be white, for Mary Magdalene. Color
then reverts to green.
August:
Wednesday, August 12th, St. Laurence, Deacon, obs. (August 10th)
Color: Red.
No mass on Saturday, August 22nd, as this is the day of the
church picnic.
Wednesday, August 26th, St. Bartholomew, Apostle, obs. (August
24th) Color: Red.
Shut
ins
Mary Hamilton at home; Anna Baker at home; Emmy Wear at Williamsfield
Home in Williamsfield.
July, August Anniversaries
July:
7/1/1951 John and Emilie
Ricknell
August:
8/1/2009 Chris and Trista Dooley
8/2/1975 Raymond and Carol Robinson
8/21/1998 Daniel and Jill Powers
July
and August Birthdays
July:
7/2 Dana McReynolds
7/4 Sarah Kraklow
7/5 Sandra
Verplaetse
7/7 Stephen Harris
7/10 Otis Anderson
7/10 Dale Baker
7/13 Gayle Beauprez
7/14 Pastor Eckardt
7/16 Robert
Schoen
7/20 Julie Janik
7/23 Donna Harlow
7/20 Anna Baker
7/30 Peggy Janik
August:
8/2 Shania
Kraklow
8/2 Joyce Long
8/9 Donald Kegebein
8/11 Sam Fisher
8/11 Judy Thompson
8/13 Donald Murphy
8/16 Trista Dooley
8/17 Steven Peart
8/21 John Sovanski
8/24 Becky Russell
8/27 Steve Peart
Church
Picnic August 22nd!
The postponement of the the
picnic, due to the ordination, is now
finalized. It’s rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd, at the home
of Allan and Barb Kraklow in rural Toulon. It’s a potluck (bring whatever you
want). We’ll eat at noon, but you can come as early as you want. Coffee, iced
tea, lemonade, and table service will be provided. See you there!
In
Our Prayers
In addition to our shut-ins, our current list of
prayer intentions at mass includes the following. To update the list, please inform
pastor.
in our parish:
Sandra Verplaetse, Emilie Ricknell,
Linda Rowe, Ann Baker, Sharon Hartz
And also:
Anna Rutowicz [granddaghter of Harrises]
Julie Ross [Svetlana Meaker’s daughter]
Jill Matchett [at request of Diana Shreck]
Lorene Foglesong [at request of the Kraklows]
Cathy Van Wassenhove [at request of Sandra Verplaetse]
Shelly DeBord [at request of the Watsons]
Liam Hampton [at request of the Murphys]
Maria Thorndike [at request of the Murphys]
Annie Eastman [at request of Svetlana Meaker]
Keith Ruggles [Barb Kraklow’s brother]
David Fowler [at request of the Murphys]
Robin Hampton [at request of the Watsons]
Melissa Hayword [at request of the Kemerlings]
Will Johnson [at request of the Kemerlings]
Emily Corzine [Sarah’s sister]
Barb Corzine [Sarah’s sister]
Dennis Hoag [at request of Diana Shreck]
Nancy Popejoy [relative of Sharon Hartz]
Ray Zarvell [friend of Pastor and of Steve
Harris]
in the military:
John Eckardt
Donny Appleman [at request of the Ricknells]
Thomas Kim [at request of Diana Shreck]
Michael and Katherine Creech [at request of the Murphys]
Richard Heiden [relative of the Eckardts]
Carter Wills [son of Michelle Armstrong]
Luke Van Landigan [grandson of Dick Melchin]
Jaclyn Alvarez [daughter of Kris Harden]
in trouble:
suffering from the earthquake
in Nepal
unborn children in danger of
abortion
suffering from unrest,
persecution, and imprisonment in Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Pakistan,
China, North Korea, and elsewhere.
and for our own church
Thanks to Everyone Who Helped with Peter Eckardt’s
Ordination
Pastor and Carol wish to give hearty thanks to the many people who helped
prepare, put on, and clean up after the big ordination event for Rev. Peter
Eckardt. Thanks to you it all, it was a great success.
Pastor and Carol’s Travel Plans
As a very busy
summer continues, Pastor and Carol plan to be in Sheboygan from July 2nd
to the 4th, to help Pastor’s mother celebrate her 94th
birthday and move into a new home. She is moving out of her condominium into an
assisted living facility. Travelling back on the 4th will mean there
is no mass that evening (besides, it’s the 4th of July).
Next, the District
Convention will take Pastor and Steve Harris to Springfield from Sunday
afternoon the 5th of July until Tuesday the 7th.
On Sunday July 12th
the family vacation begins, in northern Wisconsin, until Wednesday the 22nd.
We owe a debt of
gratitude to Pastor Kenneth Wegener, former pastor here and now retired, still
living in Kewanee, for filling in on the Sundays Pastor Eckardt will be away.
The Lighter Side / Jazz on the Side
Your pastor and
subdeacon are members of the local jazz band that plays here and there, and is
expected to play at the Shoppes in Grand Prairie Mall in Peoria, on Sunday
afternoon, July 26th, and again on the main stage at Hog Days in
Kewanee, Sunday afternoon, September 6th. Meanwhile, this just in (music aficionados
will get it; others may have to scratch their heads):
C, E-flat, and G go into a
bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, but we don't serve minors." So
E-flat leaves, and C and G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished, and G is out flat. F
comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is not sharp enough. D comes
in and heads for the bathroom, saying, "Excuse me; I'll just be a
second." Then A comes in, but the bartender is not convinced that this
relative of C is not a minor. Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the
end of the bar and says, "Get out! You're the seventh minor I've found in
this bar tonight." E-flat comes back the next night in a three-piece suit
with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says, "You're looking sharp
tonight. Come on in, this could be a major development." Sure enough,
E-flat soon takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural.
Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that he's under a rest. C is
brought to trial, found guilty of contributing to the diminution of a minor,
and is sentenced to 10 years of D.S. without Coda at an upscale correctional
facility.
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