PARISH HOME COMING-SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH

As events and weather would have it, our annual picnic and “alumni” event will take place the Sunday Next Before Advent during fellowship hour. This is the time to invite those of our parish family we have not seen for a while to come home to Epiphany. As well, this is a great time to invite newcomers to “taste and see” how good Epiphany is. Everyone is invited to bring a dish, salad or dessert. Our food theme will be “Anything but Turkey”.

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Christmas EVE Services

The Mass of Christmas Eve will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Christmas Services

The Mass of Christmas Day will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Canon Nalls was honored on June 19th to give the invocation at the Victims of Communism Commemoration in Washington, D.C., and to lay a wreath on behalf of the national association of Cold War Veterans.  The roll call of nations, many of whom still suffer under communism, was quite stirring.

Our Condolence and Prayers go out to the Bain family.  Nancy Bain passed away last night. Her funeral service is Saturday, February 5th at 11 am at Epiphany with the burial at the Amherst Cemetery to follow.

Because of the severe weather expected this weekend, Epiphany will be closed this Sunday, January 16, Please stay warm and safe. Per. Fr. Nalls

Confirmation Nov. 7, 2021, Archbishop Thomas Gordon, Reverend Cannon Charles Nall,

Priscilla (PEB) Johnson, Bonnie Kestner, Rob Robinson, and Bill Cox.

                               Holy Wednesday-March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Tenebrae- A Traditional Liturgy of Shadow and Light to enter into the Easter Triduum 

                 Maundy Thursday-April 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar with Repose of the Sacrament 

              Good Friday-April 2, 2021 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. 
Prayers, devotions, and meditations. The Good Friday hours allow for coming and going for those who are working that day. Please enter and leave quietly as your schedule permits.

                                  Easter Vigil-April 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
We will hold a vigil Mass at the Rectory that evening at the garden altar, weather permitting. This will include Lighting of the New Fire and Blessing of the Font. 
                                
               Easter Day-April 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Join Us for the celebration of the Feast of the Resurrection! 

                         Easter Monday-April, 2021-Noon.
Mass at the Rectory in the garden or St. Hilda's Chapel depending on the weather. 

                              Easter Tuesday-April 6, 2021 Noon. 
Mass at the Rectory in the garden or St. Hilda's Chapel depending on the weather 

                             Easter Wednesday-April 7, 2021 Noon. 
Mass at the Rectory in the garden or St. Hilda's Chapel depending on the weather.    

There will only be a graveside service for Paul Wailes. 1 pm Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, VA

With sorrow, I have to announce the death of Paul Wailes yesterday February 1, 2021. His family was with him at the time of his passing. Services will be at 1 pm Saturday, February 6, 2021 details to follow.

February 2, 2021 Service at 11 am for the
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Commonly called the Purification of the B. V. M.

Holy Communion on Epiphany Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome

Happy New Year 2021

Christmas Day Service 11 am  

Christmas Eve Service 5 pm

Thanksgiving Day Service November 26, 2020, at 11 am please join us.

Thanksgiving Service November 26, 2020, at 11 am

VETERAN’S DAY- November 11, 2020 We will have a service at 12:30 pm

Blessing of the Badges-Tuesday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m.- Amherst County Sheriff’s Office-There will be a blessing of law enforcement officers and officials to mark the Feast of St. Michael, the patron saint of police. Blessed St. Michael’s medals and prayer cards will be given to those in attendance. Officers on shift or otherwise unable to attend should leave their names to receive a medal and card. A service of Holy Communion will follow at the parish at noon, and LEOs and their families are cordially invited. Church of the Epiphany enthusiastically supports our law enforcement community which is remembered in prayer intentions at all services

Please note-All parish programs and events may be subject to COVID restrictions. Please check the parish website or social media page for specifics prior to an event.

Blessing of the Badges-Tuesday, September 29^th at 10:00 a.m.-Amherst County Sheriff’s Office-There will be a blessing of law enforcement officers and officials to mark the Feast of St. Michael, the patron saint of police. Blessed St. Michael’s medals and prayer cards will be given to those in attendance. Officers on shift or otherwise unable to attend should leave their names to receive a medal and card. A service of Holy Communion will follow at the parish at noon, and LEOs and their families are cordially invited.

Church of the Epiphany enthusiastically supports our law enforcement community which is remembered in prayer intentions at all services.

Blessing of the Animals-Saturday, October 3^rd -There will be a series of blessings of animals to mark the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

9:00-10:00 a.m.-In front of the Chapel at Sweetbriar College

10:30-11:00 a.m.-Stables at Sweetbriar College

Noon-Mass of St. Francis at Epiphany Church

1:00 p.m.-Community blessing of the animals at Church of the Epiphany (parking lot).

St. Francis medals and prayer cards will be given out to all. Please be sure that your pet is on a leash or otherwise under your control to avoid any incident.

Saints Alive!-October 31st to November 4th, Parish Hall- Coinciding with the Feast of All Saints, a part of the Rector’s collection of icons of saints of the British Isles will be on display in the parish hall. Icons are religious works of art, most commonly paintings. The most common subjects include Christ, Mary, saints, or angels. Though especially associated with “portrait” style images concentrating on one or two main figures, the term also covers most religious images in a variety of artistic media, including narrative scenes. The Rector will give a brief talk on iconography after the Mass of All Saints on November 1^st just before the Adult Study.

Veterans’ Day/Armistice Day Commemoration-Wednesday, November 11^th at 11:00 a.m. at the War Memorial on Main Street. We have notified the town of our intention to commemorate our veterans with a wreath-laying and prayers at the “hour the guns fell silent” in the First World War. We are contacting veterans’ organizations for their participation. Armed forces veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms or an emblem showing their branch of service. A memorial Mass for the fallen will follow at the parish at 12:30 p.m. Please note that there will be no Bible study on this date.

Adult Studies-A new study on the Revelation of St. John will begin on Sunday, September 20 at 12:30 p.m. (There will be no study on September 13^th to allow for the preparation of the course.) A packet of handouts will be available to participants. All are asked to read through the book once before the class meets.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-Parish hall-The study of the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel continues. This will be followed by a class on the Book of Daniel, which will conclude this cycle of the study of the Major Prophets. The availability of student packets will be announced as the starting date for this class approached.

Afterschool and Homeschool Programs Update-It appear that between thirty and forty percent of Amherst County students will not be returning to the classroom. Some will be homeschooling and others will be attempting distance learning through laptop computers. The distance learning component will particularly problematic as much of the county still lacks good internet access.

We will be attempting to serve the needs of students in two ways. First, we will be installing an internet “hot spot” here in the parish to allow students to access the net several hours a day in a safe environment. Our location adjacent to the county library also makes Epiphany a good location for access to study resources. In addition, we are working to offer homeschool enrichment for an hour or so three days a week in the mornings. Our parishioners have skills in Spanish language, social studies, and other areas where we could augment homeschool curricula.

This will require of our relatively small parish a strong commitment on the part of volunteers. As well, much will depend on the assistance of parents of the students. At present, the rector is reaching out to identify homeschool parents and students wishing to have afternoon access to study hall.

READING AND SERVING: THE BASICS-November 20-21^st 2020

Please note: A limited number of rooms are available at the rectory for those overnighting. For all interested in the diocese, the Church of the Epiphany will offer a course for lay readers and servers on Friday, November 20^th beginning at 6:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21^st. We will cover the basics of serving and reading the Epistle at the Holy Communion, conducting morning and evening prayer by lay readers, and reading of a prepared sermon in the absence of clergy. A fee of $20.00 will cover continental breakfast, lunch, and materials. Several copies of Ritual Notes will be on offer at a discount for a separate charge. Lunch options will be sent by e‐mail to participants in mid‐October along with the prepared sermon to be read.

Lay reader participants will have the opportunity on a voluntary basis to present sermons or portions of morning and evening prayer on video for review and suggestions. Young men are particularly encouraged to attend as you will help forge the future of the Church. Clergy also is encouraged to attend with their people both to help with the program and to have an opportunity to observe particularly newcomers to these vital ministries of the church. The list of successful participants will, with approvals by parish clergy, be forwarded directly to the bishop for the Advent licensure cycle.

Bill McClenny died yesterday February 16, 2020, in his sleep from a heart attack The viewing will be at Driskill’s tomorrow from 6-8 p.m.  The service will be in Driskill's chapel at 11 am. Wednesday the 19th.  Bible study is canceled this week.

                                          2020 Vestry 

                   Carol Robinson Senior Warden

                    Bonnie Gooding Junior Warden

                                           Bill Cox

 Bazaar Nov. 23, 2019, just some of the items

Sweetbriar College the blessing of animals on the

Feast of Saint Francis. October 4, 2019

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Januray 6, 2019 Meet Rev. Canon Charles H. Nalls our new Priest-In-Charge

               Church of the Epiphany Christmas Tree at the 

Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 23 at 1 pm.

Christmas Day Service 11 am Rev. Canon Charles H. Nalls

The Annual Meeting will be next Sunday, December 2  after the service

Bishop Lerow Visit Sept. 9 2018

John Hoover assists as Fr. Weiss blesses the Bibles.

Bibles Dedicated to Father Crites

On Sunday, July 1st the Church of the Epiphany (Amherst) dedicated large print King James Version Bibles to be placed in the pews in memory of The Rev. William Crites.
Fr. Crites had served Epiphany for many years and was Priest-In-Charge at the time of his death in February 2018. In addition to serving at Epiphany Fr. Crites, with his wife Lois, started St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lexington,
Virginia. He also faithfully served congregations in Clifton Forge, Blacksburg, and Charlottesville.

After the Service, July 29 we are having a luncheon at the Briar Patch.

Obituary for Dr. Larry Raymond Jewell DDS

     Morning Prayer All Sundays in April 11 AM

                                      Services 
                          Morning Prayer March 4  
                        Holy Communion March 11     
                          Morning Prayer March 18 
                Holy Communion March 25 Palm Sunday 

I have received confirmation from Fr. Crites daughter Eileen that they will have the service start at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 17. Not sure where as soon as I know I will let everyone know.

 

 

 

A request from Eileen: for those you want to send food please delay until the funeral service. Right now only Eileen and Michael are at the house and by midweek only Michael.Everything is greatly appreciated, whenever anything is done in memory if Fr. Crites.

The family is still getting everything arranged hope to know more this week.

With great sorrow that I inform you Fr. Crites passed away at 3:16 pm February 2. As soon are I get more information I will let everyone know.

 Eileen Fr. Crites daughter called a short while ago to give a update on her father.

On Monday he saw the Dr. and discussed his results. The consensus was not to try any medication and slow down what he has been taking. As of yesterday, he is under hospice care. As long as he is not moving he is not hurting.

The family asked No visitation or phone calls.

Eileen is keeping me posted and I will pass it on.

Please keep the whole family in your prayers.

 

As it stands right now, We will have Morning Prayer Sunday, February 4 and Fr. Weiss will celebrate Holy Communion 

Sunday, February 11.

                                       Vestry 2018

                        Senior Warden: Carol Roninson                                                                                         Junior Warden: Eldon Cox                                                                                             Helen Lewis                                                                                                                  John Hoover                                                                                                                    Charles Patrick                                                                                                                                           Other Church officers                                                                                                   Treasurer: Rob Robinson                                                                                          Administrative & Vestry Secretary Carol Robinson

The annual parish meeting                   

will be Sunday, December 10

 after the service with a potluck to follow the meeting.

                                          Christmas Services

Sunday, December 24, 11 am Morning Prayer
Christmas Eve December 24, Holy Communion 7 pm
Christmas Day December 25, Holy Communion 10 am

                         Don't forget It's time to turn your clocks back. 

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 5 - meaning when the clock strikes 2 a.m., we'll be "falling back" an hour to 1 a.m.

                                                                  Memorial
   Homer Caldwell said there would be a memorial for Phyllis, at their house Saturday, Nov. 11th., from 1 'til 4. The address is 235 Riverville Rd., Route 600,  go right on Rt. 60-East. It's about a quarter of a mile, at the top of the hill, on the left.

            The ladies of Epiphany will be meeting at the church

                                  Wednesday, October 11 at 11 am

                           Funeral arrangements for John Nash

      Funeral arrangements for Canon Wallace C. Shields

As most of you know by now, Canon Wallace Shields entered the gates of

On Sunday morning April 23 at 8 AM Ed Lewis passed away.

                                            Holy Week

    Maundy Thursday, April 13 will be celebrated in the undercroft

                                         at 7pm

Good Friday, April 14 the church will be open at 12 noon with a service                                                   at  2:30 pm   

                                           Vestry for 2017

                        Senior Warden: Helen Lewis                                                                                          Junior Warden: Eldon Cox                                                                                             Evi Kirkmam                                                                                                                   John Hoover                                                                                                                    Charles Patrick                                                                                                                                                   Other Church officers                                                                                                          Treasurer: Rob Robinson                                                                                          Administrative & Vestry Secretary Carol Robinson

 

Because we had to cancel church last Sunday. This Sunday, Jan. 15 we will celebrate Epiphany. The service will be Morning Prayer at 11 AM.

Church services for tomorrow Jan. 8th. has been canceled due to the snow.

Happy New Year and may God bless everyone.

Holy Communion Sunday, January 1, 2017, at 11 AM   

  Holy Communion               

 Christmas Carols at 6:50 pm    

Christmas Eve Service Saturday, December 24, 7 pm

Christmas Service Sunday, December 25, 11 am

Annual Meeting will be Sunday, December 11, after the service with a potluck to follow.