CLB Dance
There will be a pre-teen dance on Friday, April 20th from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Advance Notice – Salmon Dinner
Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration, Three-Course Salmon Dinner on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 Single. Further information to be follow.
Thank you to the Senior Choir, Altar Guild, Servers, Sidesperson, Eucharistic Assistants, William, Communications Sub Committee (Folding) and Jim for their dedication during the Lenten Season.
Cemetery Security
Due to increased vandalism and theft of various objects from gravesites last fall, it became necessary for us to secure the main gates leading to the Cemetery to protect the resting places of your loved ones. This will remain in effect until we have our Caretaker in place for the summer. Access to the Cemetery can be made through the gates in front of the Old Historic Church, or the gate off Spruce Hill Road. During April and May, the main gates will be unlocked on Saturdays and Sundays in order to permit vehicle access. You will, however, be responsible for opening and closing the gates behind you when you leave. If vehicle access is required during the week, please call the office.
Thank you all for continuing to save pennies. There are penny containers at the back of the church if you would like one. For further information call Sharon @ 834-4102.
Welcome to the Parish of
St. John the Evangelist
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
April 15, 2012
The Bulletin is given to the Glory of God
and in thankfulness for the life of my mother "Lulu"who will be 99 years old on April 19th
by
Rosalind & Donald Sparkes
Dear Friends in Christ,
Thomas did something we would all like to do. It would be so much easier to believe if we could touch and see the wounds of Christ. Yet, the wounds of Christ are present every day in many different ways. I can still touch them; perhaps I just fail to see them.
We are all wounded. Some of us carry wounds that are deeper and more intense than others. These wounds can be physical or spiritual, recent or long-standing. An injection or a pill isn’t enough to heal these wounds. Healing is an internal process that puts things right, and to do this we need to face our wounds.
Jesus carries our wounds. In today’s Gospel, not only is Jesus inviting Thomas to feel the wounds in his hands and side; it is also Jesus inviting ‘Thomas to face Thomas’ own wounds which Jesus is carrying. It is only by facing his wounds that Thomas can be healed and then say, “My Lord and my God.”
Today, we like Thomas are being invited to face our wounds, which Jesus carries for us. Like Thomas, we are being invited to heal whatever it is that threatens life within us. In this Eucharist today, may we find the strength to say “My Lord and my God” and allow the grace Jesus offers to heal the wounds that prevents us from being whole.
Father John +
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
PRAY for The Resurrection of our Lord
Tri-Diocesan Intercessions
Parish of St. Thomas
RectorThe Rev. Canon John Paul Westin
AssistantThe Rev. Peter Young
DeaconThe Rev. Gail MacDonald
Parish of Burgeo & Parish of Ramea (Cluster)
RectorThe Rev. Mary Rose Colbourne
Mustard Seed Project
Please pray for our sponsored children at the Mustard Seed Babies Home: Joshua, Mary, Richard, Wilson, Alen and Sam. Also pray for the people of Uganda.
The Sick
Stephanie Richardson Cyril DaweTrevor Metcalfe Leslie Petten
Elizabeth HiscockMaizie Carter
The BereavedFaithful Departed
Marlene Coffin & FamilyThelma Freake (Marlene’s Mother)
The Morgan FamilyBlanche Morgan
Sunday Schedule for April 22nd
8:30 a.m.
Bob
10:30 a.m.
Lisa
Millicent / Team 15
Max / Mackenzie / Jim / Team 3
Ken C.
A donation has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Joseph Goodland, Priest & Elsie Goodland
by
Ruth
Parish Office Summer Employment
Any high school students (post secondary) that would be interested in working in the Parish Office during July and August are asked to submit their resumes marked “Parish Summer Employment” to the Parish Office. Any positions available are subject to the approval of applications made by the parish to the Human Resources Student Programs 2012.
Applications for the positionsmust be submitted by April 30, 2012.
Cemetery Summer Employment
Any high school students (Grade X1 or X11) or post secondary students who may be interested in working at the Cemetery during July and August are asked to submit their resumes marked “Cemetery Summer Employment” to the Church Office. Any positions available are subject to the approval of applications made by the parish to the Human Resources Student Programs 2012. Applications for the positionsmust be submitted by April 30, 2012.
Family Life
There will be a Family Life Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 17th. Anyone interested in being a part of this group is welcome to attend.