It is time to begin assembling the 2016 Community Calendar. And our publishing staff is looking for your best photos related to Community life. Submissions need to be at least 300 dpi at 7.5″ x 10″ size. Include with the name of the photographer and the name of the subject with each submission.
Send in submissions before the end of December to: editor@communitycommunique.net.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Lector: RC Gary Buchanan
Cantor: Rev. Mike Tamburello
Reader: Claudia Grady
6:00 PM 98TH PANNUCHES MEAL RITE
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Concelebrants:
RR Sean Savoy
RM Elizabeth Reece
Sunday, December 20, 2015
7:10 AM JUBILEE SUNRISE NEW DIVINE SERVICE
Cathedral Church of the Americas
Leave: 6:30
Gate: 6:55
Sunrise: 7:25
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Concelebrant: RR Sean Savoy
Assistants: RC Roger Weld
RC Ted Staver
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
Church of the Christian Churches Rev. Greg Klinedinst
Church of the End Times Rev. Mike Tambrello
Church of the Americas Gary Huss, Jr.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
12:00 N COMMUNION
Chapel of the Holy Child
Rev. Amanda Buchanan
Friday, December 25, 2015
CHRISTMAS DAY
7:11 AM NEW DIVINE SERVICE
Cathedral Church of New Epiphany
Leave: 6:20
Gate: 6:55
Sunrise: 7:26
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Concelebrant: RR Sean Savoy
Assistants: RC Roger Weld
RC Robert Petrovich
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
Service Suspended
11:00 AM COMMUNION & CANDLELIGHTING
Chapel of the Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Lector: RC Ted Staver
Cantor: Rev. Larry Coesens
Reader: Sonya Savoy
Scriptural Reader: RR Sean Savoy
PHOTO: Roger Weld
A memorial for William “Bud” Henry Tell Sutter Jr. , father of a friend of the Church, was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Chapel of the Holy Child. A reception was held in the vestibule of the chancellery following the service. This was a private service for family and friends of the departed. The Service was officiated by the Right Reverends Sean Savoy and Gene Savoy Jr.
Gregory Stephen Klinedinst and Stanley Lee Waltemeyer were wed in the Chapel of the Holy Child on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the company of close friends.
(from left to right) Rt. Rev. Gene Savoy Jr, Stan Waltemeyer, Rev. Greg Klinedinst, and Rt. Rev. Sean Savoy
The ceremony was performed by the Right Reverend Sean Savoy with Right Reverend Gene Savoy Jr. delivering the Nuptial Blessing. The Reverends Robert and Francine Petrovich acted as witnesses. A private reception followed.
(from left to right) Rev. Canon Robert Petrovich, Rev. Greg Klinedinst, Stan Waltemeyer, and Rev. Francine Petrovich
The event was both momentous and historic. Momentous because after 35 years of living together as a couple, Greg and Stan were able to marry formally and with all the benefits and responsibilities of marriage. Historic because the wedding ceremony was the first same-sex marriage to be performed in the Chapel of the Holy Child.
Rev. Sean Savoy took a few moments to explain the special nature of the event before performing the ceremony, beginning with a citation of statements made recently on the right of same-sex marriage by Anthony Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America:
“The right to marry is fundamental as a matter of history and tradition, but rights come not from ancient sources alone. They rise, too, from a better informed understanding of how constitutional imperatives define a liberty that remains urgent in our own era.”
And on the plight of individuals who are part of same-sex couples:
“Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization’s oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”
Rev. Savoy continued by introducing and then citing statements made by retired federal judge Vaughn Walker, on the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state of California:
“Marriage is the . . . recognition and approval of a couple’s choice to live with each other, to remain committed to one another and to form a household based on their own feelings about one another and to join in an economic partnership and support one another and any dependents. . . .
The right to marry has been historically and remains the right to choose a spouse and, with mutual consent, join together and form a household. Race and gender restrictions shaped marriage during eras of race and gender inequality, but such restrictions were never part of the historical core of the institution of marriage. Today, gender is not relevant to the state in determining spouses’ obligations to each other and to their dependents. Relative gender composition aside, same-sex couples are situated identically to opposite-sex couples in terms of their ability to perform the rights and obligations of marriage under . . . law. Gender no longer forms an essential part of marriage; marriage under law is a union of equals. . . .
They seek the mutual obligation and honor that attend marriage . . . seek recognition from the state that their union is ‘a coming together for better or for worse, hopefully enduring, and intimate to the degree of being sacred.’”
Rev. Greg Klinedinst and Stan Waltemeyer in front of the Chapel entrance following their marriage
Saturday, December 12, 2015
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Lector: RC Robert Petrovich
Cantor: Rev. Barbara Whitney
Reader: Rev. Dea. Stephan Fuelling
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Church of New Epiphany
Leave: 6:15
Gate: 6:50
Sunrise: 7:20
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Concelebrant: RR Sean Savoy
Assistants: RC Roger Weld
RC Ted Staver
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
Church of the Races of Man RM Elizabeth Reece
Church of the New Covenant Rev. Barbara Whitney
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
12:00 N COMMUNION
Chapel of the Holy Child
RC Ted Staver
Friday, December 18, 2015
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Church of New Epiphany “before” PHOTO: Jim Elliott
The upper slate floor of the Church of New Epiphany had been weathered for decades and was in a state of much needed repair when Reno resident Community member Jim Elliott took it upon himself to find a way to repair it.
Many slabs were missing or loose and the mortar decayed. Jim started the repair early Monday, August 24th and continued through to Thursday, September 3rd. The next day, the Sanctuary fire truck was brought up to the front drive of the church for final cleanup and loose sand and dust were sprayed away to complete the job.
Twenty 60-pound bags of mortar mix was used to do the grouting between stones. Sealing took place approximately two weeks later on the 20th of September. It is expected that the entire floor will require minor maintenance yearly due to the extent of previous decay.
The first Sunrise Service of the season was held at the Church of New Epiphany on Sunday, September 6th, before Convocation.
Church of New Epiphany “after” PHOTO: Jim Elliott
Saturday, December 5, 2015
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Lector: RC Elizabeth Reece
Cantor: Rev. Nola Slevin
Reader: Rev. James Elliott
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Church of New Epiphany
Leave: 6:15
Gate: 6:45
Sunrise: 7:14
RR Gene Savoy Jr.
Concelebrant: RR Sean Savoy
Assistants: RC Roger Weld
RC Robert Petrovich
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
Church of the Races of Man RC Ted Staver
Church of the New Covenant Rev. Michael McIntyre
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
12:00 N COMMUNION
Chapel of the Holy Child
Rev. Francine Petrovich
Friday, December 27, 2015
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
RC Roger Weld
It is time to begin assembling the 2016 Community Calendar. And our publishing staff is looking for your best photos related to Community life. Submissions need to be at least 300 dpi at 7.5″ x 10″ size. Include with the name of the photographer and the name of the subject with each submission.
Send in submissions before the end of December to: editor@communitycommunique.net.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
10:00 AM COMMUNION
Chapel of The Holy Child
RR Sean Savoy
Lector: RC Roger Weld
Cantor: Rev. Robert Roy
Reader: Rev. Vickie Hewlett
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Church of New Epiphany
Leave: 6:00
Gate: 6:35
Sunrise: 7:07
RR Sean Savoy
Concelebrant: RC Robert Ptrovich
Assistants: RC Roger Weld
RC Ted Staver
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Organist: RC Gary Buchanan
OPEN-AIR COMMUNION
Church of the End Times Rev. Robert Roy
Church of the End Times Noriko Roy
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
12:00 N COMMUNION
Chapel of the Holy Child
Rev. Barbara Whitney
Friday, December 4, 2015
9:00 AM PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Chapel of the Roses
Rev. Vickie Hewlett
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The 30th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service, “A Celebration of Religious Freedom,” will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
It is a worship service of prayers, readings and music from a variety of Faith traditions sponsored by the Nevada Clergy Association.
This year’s event is graciously hosted by: St. Therese Church of the Little Flower 875 E. Plumb Lane (corner of E. Plumb Lane & Kietzke Lane), Reno, Nevada. Monetary and food donations will go to Volunteers of America Shelter Programs.
This event is a much-revered tradition in our local community and one that is largely unique nationwide in its scope of faith diversity—something to be very proud of.
The last five previous hosts were: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2013), St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cathedral (2012), St. John’s Presbyterian Church (2011), Trinity Episcopal Church (2010), and Sparks United Methodist Church (2009).
For information call 775-786-1800 or email gsavoyjr@communityofchrist.org or genejr@nevadaclergy.org
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