Eva Lee Matthews

 Eva Lee Matthews, Monastic, 1928

The Collect:

O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant Eva Lee Matthews, may serve you with singleness of heart, and attain to the riches of the age to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Eva Lee Matthews was born on February 9, 1862, in Glendale, Ohio. Her father was Thomas Stanley Matthews, a justice on the United States Supreme Court. She attended Wellesley College but did not graduate.

From a young age, Matthews was concerned with helping others. She was a devout member of the Episcopal Church. In 1891, Matthews spent some time in Omaha, Nebraska, helping the poor and teaching children at a parochial school. She left Omaha in 1894, and in 1895, she traveled with her brother to Palestine. Upon her return to the United States, Matthews authored a book, A Little Pilgrimage to Holy Places, which recounted her trip.

In 1896, Matthews relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she worked at the Bethany Mission House, an Episcopal charitable organization designed to help the less fortunate residents of Cincinnati. It was at this time that Matthews and coworker Beatrice Henderson decided to create a new Episcopal religious order. The purpose of this order was to assist Cincinnati's poor, especially children. On August 6, 1898, Episcopal Church officials formally recognized Matthews' and Henderson's order, formally naming the group the Community of the Transfiguration. At this time, Matthews formally became a nun, and she became known as Sister Eva Mary.

 The Community of the Transfiguration remained in Cincinnati for only a short time. The order soon relocated to Glendale, Matthews's childhood home. The order grew slowly but by the 1920s, the Community of the Transfiguration had members engaged in charity work in China, Hawaii, Painesville, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, and Woodlawn, Ohio.

Matthews served as the leader of the Community of the Transfiguration until her death in July 1928.*

 *The Lectionary, via Ohio History Central - http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/eva_lee_matthews.html and http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Eva_L._Matthews

Monday Night - A Favorite

 

Happy Fourth of July Weekend

Fourth of July Weekend

Because The Book of Common Prayer is the uniquely American version in the Anglican tradition of “Common” prayerbooks, it has prayers for special days in our national life. Here is the prayerbook’s prayer for Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July weekend!
 
Independence Day, July 4, The Book of Common Prayer, page 242.
 
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this
country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the
torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and
all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our
liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, July 4, 2021, Independence Day

 

Join us for “at church” or “virtually” for worship this Sunday, July 4, 2021, Independence Day, and The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, at St. Alban’s, St. Thomas’, St. Patrick’s, and Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas.

 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
St. Alban’s – 8:30 a.m. or at 10:30 a.m.*
St. Thomas' - 10:00 a.m.*
St. Patrick’s – 1:30 p.m.*
 
* These liturgies will be Live-Streamed on Facebook for those who choose to remain at home.
Download a pdf of the leaflet to print or to use on your phone or tablet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBM7HCd7AeLBv-sQvcgX23kuJimEadHn/view?usp=sharing   
 
Hot Dog Potluck at St. Alban’s
Following the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist on July 4th, we will have a parish Independence Day celebration with a Hot Dog Potluck - John will grill hot dogs, the church will have condiments, and drinks - y’all bring whatever else you wish – chili, sour kraut, chips, potato salad, or desserts - whatever.
 
La Santa Eucaristía: Rito Dos
Iglesia Episcopal La Esperanza de Familias Unidas – Domingo - 5:00 p.m.
y vía transmisión en vivo en nuestra página de Facebook.
 
Zoom Compline
Sunday -  8:00 p.m.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861688528?pwd=WFdBcndxV3hzbUpETDNTSFFzc3Z0QT09
Meeting ID: 838 6168 8528
Passcode: 800
Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799
 
We hope to “see” you all on Sunday as you are most comfortable!
 
Dawnell+, Whit+, Rob+ and Deacon Rita
 
Art from Clip Art, Steve Erspamer, Liturgy Training Publications – ltp.org

Moses the Black

Moses the Black, Monastic and Martyr, c.400

The Collect:

Almighty God, whose blessed Son guides our footsteps in the way of peace: Deliver us from paths of hatred and violence, that we, following the example of your servant Moses, may serve you with singleness of heart and attain to the tranquility of the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Saint Moses the Black (330 – 405), known as the Ethiopian or the strong, was a slave of a government official in Egypt who dismissed him for theft and suspected murder. He became the leader of a gang of bandits who roamed the Nile Valley spreading terror and violence. Attempting to hide from local authorities, he took shelter with some monks in a colony in the desert of Scetes, near Alexandria. The dedication of their lives, as well as their peace and contentment, influenced Moses deeply. He soon gave up his old way of life, became a Christian, was baptized and joined the monastic community at Scetes.*

The Lectionary, via Wikipedia, http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Moses_Black.htm

Sunday, July 4th, Independence Day

This Sunday is July 4th, Independence Day, and The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Join us!

Pauli Murray

Pauli Murray, Priest, 1985

The Collect:

Liberating God, we thank you for the steadfast courage of your servant Pauli Murray, who fought long and well: Unshackle us from the chains of prejudice and fear, that we may show forth the reconciling love and true freedom which you revealed in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Anna Pauline "Pauli" Murray (November 20, 1910 – July 1, 1985) was an American civil rights activist, women's rights activist, lawyer, and author. Drawn to the ministry, in 1977 Murray became the first black woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest and among the first group of women to become priests in this church.*

This first group of women was known as the Philadelphia 11. The church at first declared those ordinations - 11 women in Philadelphia on July 29, 1974, and four the next year in Washington, D.C. - to be both "irregular" and "invalid," but eventually labeled them valid though irregular. In 1976, the church's national governing body, pressured by wide acceptance of those irregular ordinations, changed the rules and allowed for the ordination of women as priests, not just as deacons. It also "regularized" the Philadelphia and Washington ordinations.†

*The Lectionary, via Wikipedia, http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/pauli_murray.html

 

†National Catholic Reporter, https://www.ncronline.org/news/parish/episcopal-church-celebrates-40-years-women-priesthood