The Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Collect for Easter 6 (1979 Book of Common Prayer)

The Readings (Easter 6)

Bruton follows the First Track in the Lectionary Page.

Bruton Lay Readers are sent the readings directly from the Communications Director.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 8:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 a.m.

This service will also be live-streamed to our YouTube Channel.

The bulletin is available here.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Morning Eucharists

Please join us in the church for a service of Holy Eucharist in the church at 11am, followed by Healing Prayers.

Offerings for Children & Youth

• Nursery for newborns through age four is available in the Parish House during the 9:15am and 11:15am services this Sunday. If you have any questions, contact Meghan Brewer at (252) 347-7078.
• Children's Church will NOT be held this Memorial Day Weekend, nor any other Children's & Youth Programming. Rejoin us on Sunday, June 1st!.

Music Ministry Offerings

Candlelight Concerts are held in the church at 8pm. No tickets are required (unless noted); a freewill offering will be gratefully received. Parking is permitted on the Duke of Gloucester in front of the church during any concert or recital. Click here for available schedules.

• Thursday, May 22 - Youth Choral Concert - Clover High School Choraliers from Clover, SC, Jay Forrest, Director
• Saturday, May 24 @ 10am @ W&M Wren Chapel - Historical Organ Recital - Norman Elton, Organist
• Saturday, May 24 - Youth Choral Concert - Osbourn Park High School Madrigal Singers from Manassas, VA, Dominick Izzo, Director

Friends of Bruton & Taylor Reveley

You are invited to a special presentation by W. Taylor Reveley, III (former President of William & Mary) on The Historic Relationship Between William and Mary and Bruton Parish Church on Saturday, June 7, at 10am in the Bruton Parish Hall. While there is no charge for this event, we do need you to RSVP. If you are already in Realm, you can RSVP through Upcoming Registration Events or you can visit bit.ly/BPC-REVELEY.

Bruton Singles

Join us at 12 noon for lunch at Gabriel Archer’s Tavern at the Williamsburg Winter on Saturday, May 24. Come and enjoy great company and a lovely European outdoor setting (weather permitting). RSVP directly to singles@brutonparish.org. 

Memorial Day Commemoration

All are invited for the annual commemoration at Palace Circle on Monday, May 26, at 10am. Remarks by Chris Chavez, US Army Major, along with wreath laying, Taps, and the tolling of the Tarpley Bell will mark this ceremony honoring those who have died in defense of our freedoms.

Opportunity to Attend Diocesan Council 2026

Please consider becoming a Delegate during next year’s Diocese of Southern Virginia Annual Council. This is a unique and meaningful way to represent Bruton Parish at a Diocesan annual event. If you are interested and/or would like to learn more, please contact the Vestry Register, Lori Forcucci Smith, by email at register@brutonparish.org or 858-638-9609 phone/text by Friday, May 30. Lay Delegates and Alternates will be selected by the Vestry.

Loaves & Fishes

Please join us in the Parish Hall  on Monday, June 2, at 1:30pm for a Loaves and Fishes volunteer meeting. EVERYONE IS WELCOME—especially those new to Bruton and the food ministry! We will be discussing all things relating to food service with a focus on summer meals for kids! If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Smyth (lynndanielsmyth@gmail.com).

“Four Hands and Four Feet”

A Musical Celebration marking 50 years! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7, at 8pm when Beckie Davy and JanEl Will celebrate a combined 50 years of music ministry at Bruton Parish. Come and enjoy an Organ Duet Concert of “Four Hands and Four Feet”. Included in the program will be a newly commissioned work composed for this occasion by Craig Phillips, Fantaisie à Deux by Rachel Laurin and an English hymn tune suite by Charles Callahan. Celebrate the joy of music with Beckie & JanEl. 

A Sung Mass

The Choirs of Bruton Parish will sing Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo ("Little Organ Mass") as part of the 9:15 and 11:15 am services on Sunday, June 8 (The Day of Pentecost). This mass, composed by Joseph Haydn between 1777/8 for the Brothers of Mercy Chapel in Eisenstadt, was named after the patron Saint John of God.

Photo: Patron Saint John of God

Bruton Baroque 2024/25 Season Concludes

The Bruton Baroque will conclude this season’s concert series on Saturday, June 14, at 8pm with Les Concerts Royaux: A Tour of France. Guest Artist Kelsey Andrew Schilling, who specializes in Baroque bassoon and recorder, will join the ensemble. Schilling is a regular performer with many notable early music ensembles, including the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, Bach Collegium and the Washington Bach Consort. Music highlights include Couperin’s Les Concerts Royaux and Rameau’s Zoroastre Overture. Tickets are $20 each, purchasable online at www.brutonparish.org or when the doors to the church open that evening at 7:30pm.

Ribbon Cross Workshop

Women of Bruton invite you to a Ribbon Cross Making Workshop on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 am to noon upstairs in the Coffee, Tea & Thee of the parish house. No RSVP is needed (just bring scissors). Proceeds from the revenue from Ribbon Crosses, which are sold in the Bruton Shop, enable us to help support local community needs. You will not be expected to make the crosses all by yourself; we have a fun and easy mentoring program which also helps provide a great way to meet others in our parish! If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Trapani.

Bruton ROMEOs

The Retired Outstanding Men Eating Optimally will meet for lunch on Thursday, June 19, at 11:30am at Plaza Azteca on High Street. Lunch is typically around $15-20 paid individually. Please RSVP by email to BPC@brutonparish.org by Tuesday, June 17, at noon to attend.

Vacation Bible School

VBS for Bruton, St. Martin’s and Hickory Neck children ages 3-11 will be held August 4-8 from 9am to noon at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. More information about VBS is available here; to register, click here and scan the QR Code. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Brewer at either mbrewer@brutonparish.org or 252-347-7078.

Bruton Parish Shop

Annual Pre-Owned Jewelry Sale

Believe it or not, it is that time of year that we come to you to ask for donations of jewelry, scarves, pins, and handbags (a new addition) for our widely anticipated Annual July 4th Pre-Owned Jewelry Sale. The Sale dates are Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7 in the Parish Hall. You may bring your lovely donations to the Gift Shop daily between the hours of 11am to 5pm until June 26. Thank you for supporting us in this popular sale which benefits people in need in our community and beyond. You may want to "Save The Date" and pop in to see all the lovely treasures we will have on display.

Lectionary Study Tuesdays at 9am

It seems many would like to know more about how the Episcopal Church understands Holy Scripture, and what scripture has to do with our ordinary daily lives. Bruton’s Tuesday morning lectionary seminar, led by the Rev. Steven Woolley, offers an opportunity for a deep dive into scripture, congenial conversation, and a little levity. Please join us in the parish house library each Tuesday morning from 9-10 am where we promise to start and end on time. This lectionary study will not be held on Tuesdays, June 3 & 10.

Realm Help

Realm is the program we will eventually be using for future communication, membership, giving history, directory, and more. For assistance in setting up your account, please send an email to Realm@brutonparish.org or Margaret Driscoll at mdriscoll@brutonparish.org or 757-345-2256.

Be alert to impersonation scams

These are emails or text messages that may come to you from scammers. They pretend to be a business, a person you know, or a member of the Bruton staff. An email that comes from an email address other than @brutonparish.org is not a legitimate communication from Bruton Parish Church. The rector will never email asking if you will do him a favor or buy gift cards. If you have any doubt about a text or email, please contact the parish office for clarification.

Please note that the Church Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observation of the Memorial Day Weekend. The Parish House is typically open for scheduled meetings or activities between 8am and 4pm, Monday - Friday (unless otherwise noted). To enter or to drop off/pick up an item, please ring the doorbell at the reception entrance door (during office hours only). Phone calls are answered during those same hours.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

Bruton Parish Church | P.O. Box 3520 | Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520

(757) 229-2891 | Email: BPC@brutonparish.org | Website: www.brutonparish.org