8:30 a.m. Service - Book of Common Prayer (BCP)
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Readings
The First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm: 107:1-3, 17-22
Refrain“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.”
The Holy Gospel: John 3:14-21
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10:30 a.m. Service
Readings
The First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm: 1L07:1-3, 17-22
Refrain “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.”
The Epistle: Ephesians 2:1-10
The Holy Gospel: John 3:14-21
Hymns
Processional: 486 CP
Children: 713 HB
Gradual: 522 CP
Offertory: 602 CP
Communion: 11 B, 524 CP
Recessional: 371 CP
Collect
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world, evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer over the Gifts
God of mercy and compassion, your Word calls us home to faith and love. Accept all we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Giver of life, you enlighten all who come into the world. Fill our hearts with the splendour of your grace, thatwe may perfectly love you and worthily praise your holy name, through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Diploma in Theology and Ministry program is being offered by Queen’s Collegebeginning April 17th, 2015 in Clarenville. It is a weekend program designed for persons interested in learning more about Scripture, Christian belief, personal spiritual development and ministry. While the Diploma program will be of interest to all who seek to improve their understanding of theology and pastoral ministry, it will be of particular benefit to those who lead and belong to groups and committees in both the local and wider Church settings: Lay ministry, Lay readers, Christian Development/religious education directors, Sunday School personnel, Outreach workers, Youth workers, Vestry/Parish Council members, Leaders of Bible Study, those desiring to grow in faith and persons seeking a refresher course. All work is completed in the class setting. For further information please contact either your parish priest or Queen’s College (709) 753-0116; email: or you may also wish to check our web site
Parish of St. John the Evangelist
Rector: Rev. Wayne Parsons
Deacon: Rev. Jean Janes
Service times: 8:30 a.m. BCP
& 10:30 a.m. BAS
Phone: 834-2336 Fax: 834-0236
Office Email:
Rector’s Email:
Website:
Welcome to the Parish of
St. John the Evangelist
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
15 March 2015
The Bulletin is given to the Glory of God
In celebration of John Hillier on his 90th birthday on March 16th
By
Paul, Glenda, John & Families
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
PRAY for: Morogoro - (Tanzania)
Tri-Diocesan Intercessions
Parish of Bay de Verde
Rector-The Rev. Michael Carruthers
Parish of Lewisporte
Rector-The Rev. Bruce Vallis
The Sick
Perry, Bob, Olga, Leslie, Harvey
If you know someone that is sick and would like to be placed on the sick list, contact the Parish Office. Please ensure that you have their permission for their name to be printed in the bulletin before calling the office. Also, you need to phone the office to have them removed from the sick list when it is no longer needed. Thank you.
Sunday Duties for Sunday, March 22nd
Sidespersons / Sound / Counting / Readers
Team 9
Ken C. / Braeden M. / Philip G. / Team 9
Valerie B.
The Parish office is now accepting Easter Memorials.
Due to the busyness of Holy Week, the deadline for Memorials will be Sunday, March 29th
Donations have been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of:
Robert F. Porter
By
Beverly Chaytor, Stan & Doris Butler, David & Patsy Porter, Ruby & Greg Barron, Mother (Marion) Porter, Rebekah Petten, Angie, Chris & Seth Peach
A donation have been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Wife, Edith Billard
by
Max & Family
A donation has been given to the Old Church Preservation Fund to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of:
Elsie Barnes
By
Frank & Helen Barnes
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Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Altar Guild
There will be a meeting on Sunday, March 22nd @ 9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall.
The Road to Easter – Children’s Liturgy and Meal
On Wednesday evenings, children and parents are invited to an object lesson pertaining to five (5) symbols on the road to Easter map.
The Parish hall will open at 5:30 p.m. Supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. A brief object lesson pertaining to the specific symbol will be taught by the Rector around 6:25 p.m. We warmly invite you to come and Journey with us!
Lasagna Supper
Our annual lasagna supper will be held on Friday, April 10th. at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall... the meal will consist of homemade lasagna, caesar salad, roll, dessert, tea and coffee. Tickets are available at $12.00 per adult and $6.00 per child under 12 years. and may be obtained by contacting Betty Hiscock at 834-4736; Sandra Squires at 834-8834 or the church office at 834-2336.
The Renewal Committee…
… composed of Robert Woolgar, Betty Hiscock, Susan Bonnell, Dave Glynn, and Norm Henderson, have met a number times since the Visioning Day held November 22, 2014. The focus of the meetings have been around the review of a report documenting the results from the Visioning Day. The committee have been focusing discussions around four key themes that came out of the report: Communications; Fellowship/ Community Outreach; Faith/ Worship; Youth and Family Focus. This review should be completed in March and recommendations will be brought forward to the Vestry and Parish for further discussion and input to help support setting clear goals and objectives that the Renewal Committee can action and engage other support within the Parish. Should you have any other questions or ideas please feel free to contact anyone within the committee Or you can email us at
Luncheon and Card Game
All Saints Parish, Foxtrap are hosting a St. Paddy's Day Luncheon and Card Game on Thursday, March 19th. at 12:30pm. Stew, Sandwiches, Dessert, Tea/Coffee will be served at a cost of $10.00 Single. For more info: contact Barb 834-4795 or Sandra 834-4627.