Newsletter - Testimony

All Souls' Day

November 2, 2011 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Solemn Requiem Mass

Most Christians felt that besides funeral or anniversary rites there should be an opportunity when the ordinary people, good Christians, but not canonized, could be prayed for in the hope that God would allow them also to share in the victory of the risen Christ. At the funeral service Christian hope gives a strong testimony in the anticipated blessed resurrection. Therefore, this solemn memorial day, having been celebrated on different dates in various localities, became fixed on November 2, around the start of the 11th century when Odilo of Cluny chose that date for the commemoration in all the Cluniac houses. It spread from there and was eventually adopted in Rome by the 14th century.

Catafalque

A catafalque is an elaborate stand on which the body of the deceased is placed for lying instate, as is customary, for some dignitary. People of lesser rank are usually accorded a simple bier. For a memorial Mass or service when the body is not present, a mock coffin, covered with a pall, typically rests on a catafalque.

Its back!!!!!!! St. Timothy's renowned Chili Cook Off will be held on November 13th. Please make your plans to enter now, and let Marshelle Langston, or Lola Hankins know. There will be a nominal entry fee. If you don't cook, just bring your Texas appetite for chili (along with your money!) We will have a football pot, baked goods for sale and lots of other fun things going on.

	Dear Friends in Christ: The month of November finds us with a variety of things to write about in the TESTIMONY. We begin the month with the celebration of Annual All Souls' Requiem Mass on Nov, 2nd at 7:00 p.m. (This year featuring selections from Faure's Requiem by our newly reorganized choir), followed by All Saints' Sunday November 6th with a Baptism and 1st Holy Communions at the Solemn Mass. The Famous Chili Cookoff will be held on Sunday November 13th followed with STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY on the Feast of Christ the King (Nov. 22nd). On Thanksgiving Day we will have our popular Low Mass at 9:30 a.m. The following Sunday, Nov 27th is the 1st Sunday of Advent.
In addition to these joyful events, however, we have experienced some rather less welcome ones as well. Due to a broken underground water pipe, the main water line from the street to the church building itself has to be replaced (at our cost, alas!) The previous week, on a dark Friday night, copper thieves ravaged the roof-top A/C unit on the Sunday School building. We are working with the insurance company and our A/C contractors and plumbers to effect repairs as soon as possible. Unexpected events such as these remind us of how VITAL it is that everyone who can please participate in our Stewardship Campaign this year. God has a special plan for St. Timothy's for 2012 and beyond but it is essential that we all demonstrate our love and support for this special congregation by offering our Time, Talent and Treasure at our 2012 Campaign. Faithfully, your friend and Vicar, The Rev'd Fr. Christopher C. Stainbrook All Souls' Day November 2, 2011 ~ 7:00 PM ~ Solemn Requiem Mass Most Christians felt that besides funeral or anniversary rites there should be an opportunity when the ordinary people, good Christians, but not canonized, could be prayed for in the hope that God would allow them also to share in the victory of the risen Christ. At the funeral service Christian hope gives a strong testimony in the anticipated blessed resurrection. Therefore, this solemn memorial day, having been celebrated on different dates in various localities, became fixed on November 2, around the start of the 11th century when Odilo of Cluny chose that date for the commemoration in all the Cluniac houses. It spread from there and was eventually adopted in Rome by the 14th century. Catafalque A catafalque is an elaborate stand on which the body of the deceased is placed for lying instate, as is customary, for some dignitary. People of lesser rank are usually accorded a simple bier. For a memorial Mass or service when the body is not present, a mock coffin, covered with a pall, typically rests on a catafalque. Its back!!!!!!! St. Timothy's renowned Chili Cook Off will be held on November 13th. Please make your plans to enter now, and let Marshelle Langston, or Lola Hankins know. There will be a nominal entry fee. If you don't cook, just bring your Texas appetite for chili (along with your money!) We will have a football pot, baked goods for sale and lots of other fun things going on.