The Triumphant Christ by Sadao Watanabe

Resurrection Life: The Easter Season The Rev. Cal Calhoun

hat a deep, meaningful Lent and Holy Week we had at Good Sam! The more intentional your preparation, the more meaningful and glorious

is the Easter celebration. As we bask in the glow of new life, the promise of the Resurrection, numerous Thank-You’s are in order!! It takes a village to journey with Jesus to the Cross and then to the empty tomb on Easter morning! The Fellowship Team (led by Vestry members Megan Brown, Lauren Passarello, and Suzanne Himes) carried us through Lent by organizing the Lenten Dinners and then by making the Easter Brunch a huge success!! Many of our ministries are sort of behind the scenes, more services means more work for the Altar Guild. Sharon White and her extensive team did everything that was needed and more. Tanya Hawk and Alice Beets and their team decorated for Easter and the Flower Guild and Flower Delivery ministries continue to add beauty to our worship and try to share that beauty with our folks who can’t get to church. The choir, lead by Freddie, also has much more “showing up” to do, and they did a wonderful job making Holy Week and Easter a blessed time of praise by the gift of their music. The Staff carries a huge burden of additional work and as usual they responded beautifully. Alleluia! Christ is Risen!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Clergy and Staff usually look for a respite after Easter. We don’t have much! The Bishop will be here on April 30 for his annual visitation and Confirmation! It is wonderful to celebrate some of what makes us unique as Episcopalians,

and celebrate those making a new or renewing their commitment to their relationship with God, their Baptismal vows, and their journey with Jesus. Some of these folks are joining the Good Sam community and making Good Sam their spiritual home.

The month of May will be busy as we wrap up the Program (or Sunday School) Year. The Adult Education Class will continue to build upon our understanding of what it means to be an Episcopalian. Father Howard's sermon on getting a good grip on the football of our faith & passing it on has inspired us to be mindful of what it means to be an Episcopalian. On May 7 we will discuss Episcopal Polity (how we govern ourselves). May 14 we will look again at Episcopal History (this is really important in understanding who we are), and on May 21 we will participate in and discuss an Instructed Eucharist.

May will also mean Graduation/Youth Sunday on Mothers’ Day, May 14, and Year-End celebration picnic on May 21. May 28 (Memorial Day Weekend) we will move to the Summer Schedule of two services on Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:00. One note of change in the NEW Program year: This Fall (and it won’t really be Fall yet!) we will change to our regular schedule and start Sunday School more in concert with the earlier start of school, rather than waiting until after Labor Day. We have been hearing from families that adjusting to a new church schedule one month after adjusting to a new school schedule is more difficult than adjusting all at once. So stay tuned for us ramping up the Program Year in mid-August this year!

Easter Blessings of New Life!! Alleluia!!

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Parish Events

The Bishop’s Visitation & Confirmation Sunday, April 30 – TWO SERVICES 8:30 am & 11:00 am

ishop George Young will be making his annual visitation on Sunday April 30, 2017! We

will have TWO SERVICES that day, which is a departure from what we normally do. However, since this will be Bishop Young’s last time to visit Good Sam in an official capacity, we decided to do things a bit different. NOTE: Confirmation will be held at the 11:00 am service. Bishop George will also be with us during the Adult Sunday School Class at 9:45 am and will meet with the Confirmands prior to the 11:00 am service. There will be a simple cake reception after the 11:00 am service in honor of our Confirmands. You’ll also have an opportunity at that time to bid Bishop Young farewell. Please make plans to join us on this bittersweet day. –J. Dunn

NEW Adult Sunday School Beginning Sunday, May 7 9:45 am – Henslee Hall

n Adult Christian Education/Formation on Sunday mornings in May we will continue to build upon our understanding of what it means to be an Episcopalian.

Father Howard's sermon on getting a good grip on the football of our faith & passing it on has inspired us to be mindful of what it means to be an Episcopalian. It is in a good grasp of our faith that we can both lean on it for our families and ourselves when we need it. In addition, we can articulate it in order to pass it on to others as well.

Please plan to join us May 7, 14, and 21 as we discuss: Episcopal Polity (May 7), Episcopal History (May 14), and an Instructed Eucharist (May 21). – Caroline+

Women’s Group Craft Time! Save the Date! - Sunday, May 7, 3–5pm All Good Sam Women Invited

he next gathering for the women of Good Sam will be an afternoon of crafting. Join us on Sunday, May 7 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in Henslee Hall. Bring

whatever project you're working on - whether it involves yarn, your sketchpad, or your latest Pinterest obsession.

We have some very talented women willing to share their crafting skills, so if you've always wanted to learn how to do something, now's your chance. RSVP to drkateflynn@gmail.com.

Book Group May 9 – 6:00 pm at Newk’s

he Good Samaritan Book Group will meet on TUESDAY, May 9, 2017 at Newk’s Café at 6:00 PM. The book selection for the month of May is The

House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell. Meet the Bird family. They live in a honey-colored house in a picture-perfect Cotswold’s village, with rambling, unkempt gardens stretching beyond. Pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and tow-headed twins Rory and Rhys all attend the village school and eat home-cooked meals together every night. Their father is a sweet gangly man named Colin, who still looks like a teenager with floppy hair and owlish, round-framed glasses. Their mother is a beautiful hippy named Lorelei, who exists entirely in the moment. And she makes every moment sparkle in her children's lives. Then one Easter weekend, tragedy comes to call. The event is so devastating that, almost imperceptibly, it begins to tear the family apart. Years pass as the children become adults, find new relationships, and develop their own separate lives. Soon it seems as though they've never been a family at all. But then something happens that calls them back to the house they grew up in -- and to what really happened that Easter weekend so many years ago. Told in gorgeous, insightful prose that delves deeply into the hearts and minds of its characters, The House We Grew Up In is the captivating story of one family's desire to restore long-forgotten peace and to unearth the many secrets hidden within the nooks and crannies of home. We hope you will join us for great discussion. Future Selections: June – The Canterbury Sisters by Kim Wright, July: Upstairs at the White House by J.B. West and Mary Lynn Kotz, August: The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin, September: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. – Mary Embler Interested in Making Good Sam Your Spiritual Home? Membership classes Wednesday, May 10

ould you like to make Good Sam your spiritual home? Or, maybe you would like information to help you discern whether to make Good Sam your

church home. Either way, we invite you to a Membership Class on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Please email Caroline if you are interested in attending & let her know if you need childcare: revccvogel@gmail.com

The Summer Service Schedule Begins On Sunday, May 21.

The Late Service Begins at 10:00 am!

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Prayer Shawl Ministry Begins Sunday, May 7 at 4:00 pm

he New Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in Henslee Hall every Sunday from 4 pm to approximately 6 pm – no later! Come join us for this fun new

ministry whose mission is to make warm winter items that will be distributed to the Volunteer Ministry center in the fall. – Jane Reed

Graduation Sunday – Mother’s Day @ Good Sam Sunday, May 14

raduation Sunday – also known as Youth Sunday - is scheduled for May 14. Our youth will take lead roles in the services that day. This is also Mother’s

Day, so after both services, we will honor all mothers and graduates with a simple reception. If you are graduating (or if you have a child graduating) this spring from high school, college, or graduate school, please notify the church at goodsam@knology.net so your name (or your child’s name) can be included in the on May 14. Join us on May 14 to celebrate graduation with all our Good Sam graduates and to honor all mother's on their special day. – Ann Backus

Good Sam Parish Family Picnic! Sunday, May 21 after the 11 am service

elp us celebrate the new members at Good Samaritan with our Good Sam Parish Family Picnic! Join us for good food, fun, fellowship and

games – inflatable bounce house, egg toss, face painting, and more. Barbeque, drinks, and ice cream sundaes will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share.

Jason or Michelle Bales have agreed to do the initial planning, but will be out of town the day of the picnic. If you’d like to help them, contact Michelle at shellybales@yahoo.com or the church office at goodsam@knology.net . - Jennifer Dunn

The VMC Women’s Mentoring Ministry Tuesday, May 23 at 5:00 pm

ur May Women's Mentoring Ministry program will be Tuesday, May 23 at 5:00 pm at the VMC. We will be making together a fun craft and share a

light meal. If you are interested in joining us and/or sharing your creative skills, please contact one of our co-leaders: Barbara Ashdown at barbashdown@yahoo.com, Karen Downing at mkdowning9@gmail.com, or Maryanne Hoemann at mhoemann5@gmail.com. – Barbara Ashdown

Parish News

Outreach for May 2017 Cash Plate Offerings

or 2017, we will continue to dedicate 100% of the cash offerings each Sunday to Outreach. The response has been spectacular; we are so grateful for the generosity of

Good Samaritans. – Ben Alford and Tommie Rowe

MAY 7 - JUSTICE KNOX Justice Knox is a new faith-based organization that works to actively uncover injustice and mobilize the community to create just, fair & effective solutions. Through Justice Knox (Knoxville Area Justice Ministry), congregations of diverse faith backgrounds act together in response to the biblical mandate to “do justice”. Justice Knox is inspired by the work of 20 broad-based Justice Ministry organizations in other cities. By organizing people in congregations, we build Justice Knox to possess power to successfully hold our community’s political, economic and social systems accountable to justice and fairness.

MAY 14 - GRACE POINT SPECIAL CAMPS (JIM MUIR KAMP 4 KIDS & CAMP BILLY JOHNSON) Camp Billy Johnson is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee held at Grace Point Retreat Center and provided by donations. Well into a fourth decade, they provide a free summer camp experience to children in rising 3rd - 8th grades who cannot normally afford to go to summer camp. The campers come from predominantly urban areas of Knoxville and Chattanooga. Camp Billy Johnson focuses on one-on-one attention for every camper providing an environment of love, compassion and encouragement. See also the description for Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids, listed below. MAY 21 - MISSION OF HOPE The mission statement of Mission of Hope is to provide Christian ministries during appropriate seasons of the year, including Christmas and Easter, through a system of delivering clothes, food, toys, and school supplies to impoverished families; to assist in repair of existing homes or relocating to other homes when appropriate; to provide scholarships for qualifying children of the area; to assist in developing skills or other expertise for the creation of new or expanded jobs in the area; and to assist in locating jobs for persons who are willing to relocate outside the area. Last year because of the generosity of so many people, the Mission of Hope was able to help over 17,000 children and their families with food, clothes, toys and hygiene items. Our donation will help to support this program. MAY 28 - GRACE POINT SPECIAL CAMPS (CAMP BILLY JOHNSON & JIM MUIR KAMP 4 KIDS) Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids is for children of incarcerated parents. Children with parents in prison are the smallest victims of crime. The chances are high that they, too, will go to prison. A season of camp in an environment of love, learning and fun

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broadens their horizons and helps break the cycle. In a loving, grace-filled environment, they experience and learn the benefits of group support, cooperation and self-discovery. Many have never received anything without something expected in return. They learn that God loves them unconditionally. Held at Grace Point Retreat Center this is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, run entirely on donations. See also the description for Camp Billy Johnson, listed above for May 14.

Your Help Is Needed! Camp Billy Johnson & Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids

ood Sam has been a big supporter of Camp Billy Johnson and Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids in years past. As summer approaches, the folks at Grace Point, where

the camps are held, are beginning to gather items necessary to provide these great kids and teens with an unforgettable experience. Good Samaritans are needed to help them in their mission!

Grace Point outreach camps Camp Billy Johnson and Jim Muir Kamp 4 Kids provide the entire diocese with a great opportunity to minister to kids throughout East Tennessee. However, it is common that these campers come to camp with limited or no supplies. Help us in our ministry by donating the following supplies necessary for camp:

-Bathing suits for girls and boys ages 9-18 -New/gently used clothing for girls & boys ages 9-18 -Toiletries -Towels -Reusable plastic water bottles -Water shoes or shoes that can be worn in the lake

There will be a donation bin set up in Henslee Hall to put

donated items. A camp experience can change a child's life. We invite you to join Grace Point in their ministry.

CAMP BILLY JOHNSON is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Well into our fourth decade, we provide a free summer camp experience to children in rising 3rd - 8th grades who cannot normally afford to go to summer camp.

Their campers come from predominantly urban areas of Knoxville and Chattanooga. Camp Billy Johnson focuses on one-on-one attention for every camper. The camp is staffed by high-school youth (rising sophomores through rising college freshmen) from around the diocese, as well as clergy and lay adults.

JIM MUIR KAMP 4 KIDS is for children of incarcerated parents. The camp is named for a St. James Episcopal Church member who led prison ministries for many years. Check out the photos from camp last year. Undie Sunday Daughters of the King Event Sunday, August 6 – Mark Your Calendar!

he Daughters of the King will be sponsoring an “Undie Sunday” on August 6th. There are many children in Knox County who come to school without underwear.

The VMC and KARM also say that there is a need for underwear for adults. On UNDIE Sunday, we will collect new undershirts and under pants for all ages.

We are advertising this early so that you will be able to take advantage of “Back to School” sales and other shopping opportunities during the summer. Thank you in advance. - The DOK members

Good Sam Mission Trip Needs

ur annual mission trip will be heading to Montgomery, Alabama May 28-June 3rd. We are in need of some adult drivers/chaperones if you are

able to commit to the week! Anyone interested in attending should contact Sinead Doherty, Good Samaritan Youth Minister at sdoherty@vols.utk.edu.

We are also in need of some items to support the various agencies we will volunteer with:

• Gift cards: o Walmart, Target ($10 - $20 denominations are best)

for any agency o Office Depot for any agency o Party City ($10-$20) for Brantwood Children’s Home o Fast food restaurants ($5- $15) for teens aged out

of foster care, in the independent living program @ Brantwood Children’s Home

•Packs of underwear: Children, women, men, all sizes

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•Women’s: robes, nightgowns, pjs, slippers (Family

Sunshine Domestic Violence Shelter)

•Monetary donations to be given to support the work of Hospice of Montgomery, to help cover quality, dignified end-of-life care for those without insurance

•Monetary donations – can be specified for any of the programs we volunteer with

•Monetary donations to help cover museum costs for youth on scholarships (suggested: $10 covers 1 youth for one museum)

Collection bins will be in Henslee Hall beginning April 23, feel free to contact Sinead with any questions! Thank You! – Sinead Doherty The Search for the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of East TN Exciting News!

ow! It hardly seems possible that the Search and Nominating Committee has been at work for ten months. As I write this, our work is nearly

finished. On Friday, April 28, 2017, we will meet with the Standing Committee to recommend to them those whom we believe should stand for election as the 5th Bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Following that meeting, the Standing Committee will publicly announce the slate of candidates for the election. Once the candidates have been introduced to the Diocese, the Transition Committee will take over and lead us through the walkabouts, the election and the ordination of our next Bishop. Stay tuned and check our website at www.bishopsearch.dioet.org on the evening of April 28 for names, pictures, and biographies of the slate of nominees.

Every one of us who have served on the SNC feels blessed in having been part of this process and are truly thankful to everyone who has assisted us. Thank you to everyone who completed our survey. Thank you, to those who joined us for the seven focus group meetings. Thank you to all who submitted names for our consideration. Thank you to those who filled out lengthy application packets, endured 90-minute video interviews by committee members, visited us in Knoxville for a three-day retreat and prayerfully discerned with us as we worked to identify those individuals who are the best fit for our Diocese at this time. Thank you to everyone who dropped us an email, stopped to chat or found other ways to offer us encouragement. Most of all though, we want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers. We could not have done this work without your constant support. We have felt it and are truly grateful. Thank you! - Joe Vrba, Chair, Search and Nominating Committee

Looking for a Painter

ne of our Sunday School rooms needs one wall painted. There is a small spackling to be done first and then the one, small wall needs a coat of paint.

If you could help us out by doing this job, at your convenience, please let me know. - Ann Backus

VHS Player Needed

f you still have a VHS player or VHS/DVD player that you are not using, please consider donating it to the children’s chapel or nursery. We have so many VHS

tapes we still use with the children and the VHS players are hard to come by and expensive. We actually have DVD players, but are in need of the VHS. Thanks. – Ann Backus

New Starting Date for Sunday School in the Fall

his year Sunday School will be kicking off in August instead of after Labor Day which has been our custom. Watch for details on some exciting new

activities to begin our new school year. – Ann Backus

Rise Against Hunger Good Sam is scheduled to have another Rise Against Hunger food packaging event on Sunday, June 11 after the late service. Mark your calendars! – Cal+

Children &Youth News

Children’s Communion Training Class

e will be offering a communion training class for children 5 and older on Sunday, April 30 and Sunday May 7 following the 11:00 church

service. We will serve pizza and classes will end at 3:00. Parents do not need to stay for the whole time. Details will follow in an email to participants. Classes will be led by Father Cal, Caroline and myself and will include the meaning of communion and the correct way to receive communion, parts of the service, and communion bread making. On the 30th, parents and children will make banners to be used in the procession on June 4th, when the class is presented. Please let me know if you would like your child to participate. Thanks. - Ann Backus

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Parents Night Out Friday, May 12, 6 – 9:00 pm

t's time for a date night...sans children! We'll feed the children pizza @ 6:15 pm! Please feel free to help with donations to defray the cost. Please let Ann Backus or

Emily Hurt know if your child(ren) will be attending at mombackus1@comcast.net or emily_carol@hotmail.com .

Rotation Sunday School

n May 7th we will begin our final rotation of the year, a study of Lazarus. I promise this is going to be so much fun! Imagine our tp snowmen activity as a

Lazarus rises from the dead relay! We also plan on mummy dogs for snack. The children are going to love this and will never forget the story and lessons associated with Lazarus.

Vacation Bible Camp July 10-14th Mon – Thur. 9 am - noon Friday 9 am 11 am Previously known as Vacation Bible School

ark your calendars and plan to bring your grandchildren, neighbors and friends to our Vacation Bible Camp. The theme for the week is

Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Each day will emphasize a different attribute of Christian life; love, joy, peace, self-control, kindness, goodness, patience, and faithfulness, and gentleness. All activities, crafts, games, stories and snack will be centered around these attributes.

Let me know if you would like to help in any way, and if your youth will be able to help lead classes. Also please let me know if you will need early care and if you are interested in after care. (there will be a small charge for these)- Ann Backus

May Youth Events

t’s almost the end of the school year! Summer awaits! But until then, here are some coming events to keep on your calendar!

Sunday, May 7:

9:45 am - Sunday School 1 – 4 pm Youth picnic! Rising 6th + @ Knox Botanical Gardens

Sunday, May 14: 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am service - Youth Sunday Graduation Sunday & Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 21: 9:45 am – Last Sunday School until August! Good Samaritan End of Year

Sunday, May 28 – June 3 Mission Trip to Montgomery, Alabama!!

Don't forget to register for Grace Point Camps! They are filling fast! Two sessions for rising 4-7th grade, 2 for rising 8th+, and work camp for 7th+! www.gracepoint.dioet.org

VBS will be July 10-14! We'll need Jr. Helpers, so be sure to save the date. – Sinead

Youth News

s another school year comes to a close, I am so thankful for all of the great activities I have been able to share with the youth of Good Sam! From

pool parties, pancake suppers and scavenger hunts, to deep discussions, retreats and getting messy, Club 45, Sam’s Saints and EY have been wonderful this year! As you plan for the summer, don’t forget that Grace Point has amazing offerings for children rising 1st-rising college freshmen (even a weekend Adult camp!), and visit www.gracepointcamp.org for more information. If a scholarship is all that stands between you and camp, please talk to me!

Good Sam will have our Vacation Bible School July 10-14, and youth grades 6+ are needed to serve as helpers and junior helpers!! Mark your calendars; this is a fun way to connect with the younger children at Good Sam, and to give back to our church community.

Our Fall youth retreat is already on the schedule, September 15-16 at Grace Point Camp! All rising 6-12th graders should plan to attend! We will also have some events scattered throughout the summer, particularly a pool party towards the end!

Thank you for another wonderful year of youth ministry at Good Samaritan! - Sinead Doherty, Youth Minister

Parish Concerns

† In Our Prayers FOR OUR PARISHIONERS: Yvonne Coulson, Anne Bender, Katy Biggs, Megan Charette, Jane Conrad, Doris

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Hallin, Marge Hudson, Faye Julian, Melissa Kincaid, Peggy Layman, Rick McClain, Carolyn McConnell, Dick Pagni, Marilyn Randall, Krissa Randolph, Jane Reed, Don Shaw, B.J. Shelton, Andy & Pat Shockley, Craig Strange, Diccie Way, Kelsey West, Lisa Whitacre, Betty Williams, Jeanne Williams, Jane Wilson, Joan Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Ferol Yearout

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Friends and relatives of parishioners will remain on the active prayer list for 6 weeks. If you would

like for them to remain on the list longer, please call the church office.

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FOR RELATIVES OF PARISHIONERS: Jay Archer, Margaret Arnold, Mary Baumann, Cathy Bornfleth, Kellie Boerner, Gregory Cazalet, Deanna & Family, Joan DeBiasi, Emily Dickinson, Ronald Dixon, Robyn Dodd, Chrissy Edge, Richard Evans, Hannah, Lindsey Head, Charles, Laura and Ruth Hoglan, Gabe Howard, Gabrielle Howard, James & Vernice Keith, Claire Keller, Leyton Korzybski, Llandon, Molly McCue, Michele McGinnis, Dru Meidl, Michael, Frankie Moyers, Lisa Myers, Joanna Nelson, Patrick O'Flynn, HL Prindle, Laura Reynolds, Ed Ross, Ed Rusk, Scott, Rita Smith, Judy Walsh, Billy Welsh, Sarah Welsh, The White Family, Al Williams, Richie Wood

FOR FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Andy, Deloris Arp, Ben & Tara Barnett, Pat Besselman, Bill, Mary Lou Bowery, Liz Elliot, Mark G., Sue Giordano, Emma Harrod, Ronnie Hilton, Fr. George Kloster, The Manly Family, Melissa Newton, Joan Nixon, The Parham Family, The Phelps-Taylor Family, Alex Reinerio, Mikki Reinke, Ellen Riddick, Martha Sands, Judy Shea, Stacie & Caitlin, Victoria, Joe Weichert

+ We pray for those who have been deployed especially:

Chuck Brinser, Cameron Burnsed +

We also pray for those grieving the loss of job, of health, or a relationship.

+ O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of

sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness

may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

† Birth Lisa Carolynn McNabb, daughter of Emily (Hurt) & Shawn McNabb

† Deaths Mary Elizabeth Schmitt McClain, mother of Rick McClain. Fr. Charles C. Thayer, Jr., brother-in-law of Joan Wilson. Lynn White, cousin of Doug Dunn.

† Transfers Lyn Pope, to St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, Boynton Beach, FL (diocese of Southeast Florida)

Celebrations

May Birthday’s 5/02- Kaitlin Stapleton 5/03- Lydia Fields, Erica Harb, Joseph Mandrell, Bob

Richmond, Andy Shockley 5/04- Tom McCarter 5/05- Eric Benson, Ron Dearolf 5/07- Katy Biggs, Megan Charette, Erin Keck 5/08- Nathan Pitcher, John Rea 5/10- Talbot Fields, Chris Sanders 5/11- Mona Rae Archer, Paul Pitcher, Janet Whitted 5/12- Katie Taylor 5/14- Joyce Field 5/15- Sinead Doherty, Lou Ann Fishbeck 5/17- Mary Lynch 5/18- Lauren Passarello 5/19- Clark Schechter 5/21- David Sanders 5/22- Suzanne Himes, Bill Wilson 5/23- Elyse Kyle 5/24- Sam Venable 5/26- Lee Murdock, Bob Slattery, Allyson Stapleton 5/27- Taylor Dinsmore, Katherine Smithwick 5/28- Natalie McNutt 5/29- Kate Flynn 5/30- Shep Brown, Alexander Randolph,

Bo Shealy 5/31- Luke Heugle

May Anniversaries 5/08- Bruce Haas, Gary Sharp 5/10- Richard & Amy Howard 5/11- Hope & Scott Mitchell; Dave & Jan Travins 5/15- Jason & Michelle Bales 5/16- Alvin & Laura Richards 5/21- Keith & Lisa Mandrell 5/24- Carol Anne & Jason Long 5/25- Lo & Phil Starck 5/26- Carie & Mark Mackey 5/29- Ed & Vi Einstein; Scott & Vaiden Taylor 5/30- Ellen & James Kyle; Lee & Mike Murdock;

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2 10 am – HE & Healing 11 am – Bible Study 1 pm – Staff Meeting 6 pm - Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm – Cub Scouts

3 11 am – VMC Lunch

4 7 pm – Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm – Serenity Seekers 7:30 pm - ACA

5 7 pm – Spiritual Principals

6 5 pm – ACA

7 4 Easter 8:30 am – HE Rite I – Childcare available 9:45 am – Sunday School (New Adult Class Starts) 10 am – Choir Rehearsal 11 am – HE Rite II Childcare available 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch – Abuelo’s Turkey Crk 12:45 pm – Children’s Communion Training Class 3 pm – Women’s Group Craft Time – Henslee hall 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry 4 pm – Youth Picnic Botanical Garden

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9 10 am – HE & Healing 11 am – Bible Study 1 pm – Staff Meeting 6 pm - Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm – Cub Scouts

10 6 pm – New Member Class

11 7 pm – Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm – Serenity Seekers 7:30 pm - ACA

12 6-9 pm – Parents’ Night Out 7 pm – Spiritual Principals

13 4 pm – GS Social Lights Movie& Dinner at 7:00 pm (times approximate) 5 pm – ACA 7 pm – Knoxville Guitar Society

14 5 Easter Youth Sunday & Mother’s Day 8:30 am – HE Rite I – Childcare available 9:45 am – Sunday School 10 am – Choir Rehearsal 11 am – HE Rite II Childcare available 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

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16 10 am – HE & Healing 11 am – Bible Study 1 pm – Staff Meeting 6 pm - Men’s Bible Study 6 pm – Book Group @ Newk’s 6:00 pm – Cub Scouts

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18 7 pm – Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm – Serenity Seekers 7:30 pm - ACA

19 7 pm – Spiritual Principals

20 5 pm – ACA 6 pm – GS Social Lights Pot Luck at Kathy Gray’s home

21 6 Easter 8:30 am – HE Rite I – Childcare available 9:45 am – Sunday School 10 am – Choir Rehearsal 11 am – HE Rite II Childcare available 12:30 pm – Good Sam End of the (school) Year Picnic 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch – Puleo’s 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

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23 10 am – HE & Healing 11 am – Bible Study 1 pm – Staff Meeting 5 pm - Women’s Mentoring Ministry 6 pm - Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm – Cub Scouts

24 11 am – VMC Lunch

25 7 pm – Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm – Serenity Seekers 7:30 pm - ACA

26 7 pm – Spiritual Principals

27 5 pm – ACA

28 7 Easter 8:30 am – HE Rite I – Childcare available 9:45 am – Sunday School 10 am – Choir Rehearsal 11 am – HE Rite II Childcare available 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch – Famous Dave’s 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry MISSION TRIP TO MONTGOMERY BEGINS

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LOGOS The Monthly Newsletter of The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan April 2017 THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd Knoxville, TN 37923-3699 Staff: The Rev. Cal Calhoun, Rector The Rev. Caroline Vogel, Associate Rector The Rev. Howard Hess, Priest Associate Ann Backus, Christian Education Coordinator John Paul Boltik, Sexton Freddie Brabson, Director of Music & Liturgy Sinead Doherty, Youth Minister Jennifer Dunn, Communications Director Lisa Webb, Administrative Assistant Emily Hurt, Nursery Coordinator

Volunteer Office Staff: Michelle Bales Lois Dearolf Joyce Grubb

Parish Office Phone: 865-693-9591

Office Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fri.

Vestry Ben Alford, Sr. Warden Hope Mitchell, Jr. Warden Megan Brown Mike Bowman Talbot Fields Suzanne Himes Lauren Passarello Tommie Rowe Scott Taylor Alice Towery Jan Travins Grady Williams Karen Mann, Clerk of the Vestry

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