REMINDER: This Saturday, June 7, 10:00 AM to Noon, 2nd Ladies Tea & Brunch in the church undercroft with a "Baby Shower" for the MaRih Crisis Pregnancy Center. And here's the link for more information and to attend:  https://pp.events/b2xyVvj8
 
The Collect 

O GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout Whitsun Week.

The Epistle Acts ii. 1-11

The Gospel St. John xiv. 15-31

When He Cometh

Many decades ago, as I traveled from Alexandria to Pikesville, Maryland for duty with the 58th Infantry Brigade I would often listen to a Christian radio broadcast. One evening I heard a guest who spoke with an upper class English accent and described himself as an “ordained Anglican clergyman” speak not about damnation but about salvation. When the interview ended the station played a hymn I had only heard once before as a boy in my church in Georgia sung by the pastors’ 9-year-old daughter as a solo. It was not in our hymnal.

For decades I searched for the lyrics, I remembered the tune by heart. When YouTube came along, I searched there also with no luck.

After I was ordained a priest I took the email address of anglicancatholicpriest@yahoo.com and have had that address for over 25 years now. I then searched for a tagline for my emails and came up with this;

Malachi 3:17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

Today as I was searching on my hard drive for something to include in this e-letter I found the lyrics, I don’t remember how I got them, and as I read them as though for the first time I saw to my amazement, they are keyed on my selection from Malachi. It was like a sign to me.

Here is what I found. We will try and sing it on Sunday.

When He Cometh

Malachi 3:17 “They shall be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them As a man spares his own son who serves him.”

Words: William O. Cushing, 1856. Music: George F. Root, 1866

When He cometh, when He cometh
To make up His jewels,
All His jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

He will gather, He will gather
The gems for His kingdom,
All the pure ones, all the bright ones,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

Little children, little children,
Who love their Redeemer,
Are the jewels, precious jewels,
His loved and His own.

Like the stars of the morning,
His brightness adorning,
They shall shine in their beauty,
Bright gems for His crown.

-- Fr. John Roddy
 
All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee
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Services & Events

This Saturday, June 7, 10:00 AM to Noon, 2nd Ladies Tea & Brunch in the church undercroft with a "Baby Shower" for the MaRih Crisis Pregnancy Center. And here's the link for more information and to attend:  https://pp.events/b2xyVvj8

Sunday Services, 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:15 AM (for online participation for the services go to: https://www.facebook.com/saintsofscotland) 

Sunday School is on recess and will start again in September

Nursery 9:00 & 11:15 Services

Wednesday at Noon – Holy Communion and anointing for healing (for online participation please above under Sunday Services)

 
UPDATED NEEDS FOR MaRiH CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER

MaRiH Center has made some changes and additions in its critically needed items. The Center provides help to mothers-to-be and mothers in need.  Please provide some of the items that are needed..They are very greatly appreciated. (You can leave the donations where the food for the food bank is collected on the pew in the undercorft.)

Especially Needed
 Items with an asterisk are a critical need. Please note changes in diaper needs and additional items.

*Diapers (sizes newborn, 1, 2, *3, *4, *5, & *6)
*Lovies, Rattles, Teether
*Baby wipes
Diaper rash ointment
Baby shampoo
*Baby blankets
Baby bottles
*Bibs toddler
*Formula: *Simulac Advance Formula
Formula: other but not recalled
Wash clothes
Hooded Towels
Spring/summer clothing: 3-6 mo, 2T
*Grocery gift cards
Baby Food (make sure not expired)

Food Bank Needs
The food bank appreciates the generosity of our parish.Please help this month with a food donation if you are able. Those we help feed are very thankful for the food we provide to them each month. Please also buy low sugar cereals (and not the kid's types that have lots of sugar). 

Current needs include the following:
canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam)
peanut butter
jelly
tuna
canned vegetables (corn, green beans - (regular and low sodium)
individual fruit cups (low sugar)
canned fruit (low sugar)
canola or vegetable oil (48 oz)
boxed cereal (low sugar) and instant or old fashioned oatmeal (18 oz or 42 oz)
pasta (regular and gluten-free):
instant potatoes
single serving fruit juice
macaroni & cheese
soups: Chunky or Progresso,noodle soup; chicken broth, cream of mushroom
coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar
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