THE THIRD SUNDAY in LENT
March 15, 2009
Year B & Daily Office Year One
BCP Page 323 8:00AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I
Page 167 Traditional Collect (insert)
Page 340 Eucharistic Prayer II
9:15 & 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II
The WORD of GOD
Processional Hymn (repeatedly) “Wait for the Lord, His day is near.
Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart!”
HYMN “Peace before us” (insert)
Insert Collect (BCP p. 218); EXODUS 20:1-17
PSALM 19 (p 607); I CORINTHIANS 1:18-25
GRADUAL HYMN 518, verses 1-2 “Christ is made the sure foundation”
Insert The Gospel: JOHN 2:13-22
GRADUAL HYMN 518, verses 3-4
The Sermon
Page 358 The Nicene Creed
Page 383 The Prayers of the People – Form I
Page 360 The Peace
Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.
The HOLY COMMUNION
OFFERTORY HYMN (9:15) 474 “When I survey the wondrous cross”
(11:15) Choir Anthem: “For the Beauty of the Earth”
The Doxology
Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A)
Page 367 Sanctus (Hymnal S-129)
Page 364 The Lord's Prayer
Page 364 Fraction Anthem (Hymnal S-156)
COMMUNION HYMNS: SongBook 9a, 14b, 41, 51b, 116a
Page 365/6 The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing
RECESSIONAL HYMN 636 “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord”
All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the
Eucharist. Those who wish to only receive a blessing may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.
3-15-09
The Third Sunday in Lent
~The Tanana Chiefs Conference is meeting this week. This Stained Glass Window, by artist James Grant, commemorates the 1st meeting of the Tanana Chiefs in modern times -July 1915. The meeting was hosted by St. Matthew's. ~
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
www.stmatthewschurch.org www.episcopalak.org
www.alaskabishopsearch.org
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Parish Intercessions
Edith Josie Betty Elsie
Isaiah Teresa Caleb
David Richard Kristen
Russell Doug Elmerline
Hannah Joan Katherine
Bonnie Phyllis James
Howard Mary Kathy
Audrey Faith Gladys
Linda Elaine Byron
Harold Vince Dona
Dean Dolly Caden
Margaret Norma Jane
Lonnie Frank Beverly
Elizabeth Horace Maggie
Chad Marjorie Cherokee
Fr. Steve Ray Julia
Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in Denali Center; the Pioneer Home; the Correctional Centers; and other homes and programs; and all those grieving
(Please keep these people in your prayers, as we will be rotating names every three weeks to include those currently asking for prayer.)
EASTER LILIES: sign up on the flower chart in the hallway by the office and/or put a check marked “Easter lilies” in the offering plate before Palm Sunday. Cost is $13 each.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
March 15, 2009
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions
St. Matthew’s, Beaver; St. Andrew’s, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude’s, North Pole; St. Mark’s Nenana; St. Francis by-the-Sea, Kenai/Anglican Church of the Apostles, Faro, Yukon Territory
The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer
The Church of Ireland/The Native people in the Diocese of Colorado
Thanksgivings
for Charlotte Emily (1917), Rose Eliza (1927), Patricia Ann (1947), Eric Eugene (1970), Michael Louis, Adele Josephine, Melvin Paul (1915), Samuel Clifton (1980), whose baptismal anniversary at St. Matthew’s is March 8th ;
For the Departed
Pamela A. Huraux-Petersen (Rand Petersen’s wife) of Fairbanks
CANDLE OFFERING
The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in memory of Esther Petersen (+3-9-1997) and the Rev. Titus Peter (+3-11-2008).
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Sexton: MICHAEL ‘TREE’ NELSON
Sunday School Director: BETH CORVEN
Co-Sacristans: CATHY GIACOMAZZI & MARY JOHNSTON
Parish Secretary: HILARY FREEMAN
Wardens: ROXY WRIGHT FREEDLE & KAREN KISS
Deacons: THE REV'Ds MONTIE SLUSHER, BELLA JEAN SAVINO
Priests: THE REV’Ds STEPHEN MATTHEW & JOHN HOLZ, LEE DAVIS, LAYNE SMITH
Rector: THE REV. SCOTT FISHER
Assisting Bishop for Alaska: THE RT. REV. RUSTIN KIMSEY
THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S
2009
Sunday, March 15th (The Third Sunday in Lent )
8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(nursery available for children three years & younger)
9:15 &11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
1 pm Daughters of the King Study Group (Parish Library)
2 pm Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist
12 am Compline
Monday, March 16th
6:30 pm Lenten Soup, Adult Study, Movie, & Discussion
w/Deacon Montie Slusher (parish hall)
12 am Compline
Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day)
6 – 11 pm St. Matthew’s Church Social “Welcome to Fairbanks”
@ Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall for all Visitors
12 am Compline
Wednesday, March 18th
9:30 am Holy Eucharist w/healing prayers
6 pm Choir rehearsal
6 pm Education for Ministry (EFM) class (Diocesan Office)
7 pm Holy Baptism (Clayton Stevens & Donavan McTaggart)
& Holy Eucharist
12 am Compline
Thursday, March 19th
12 am Compline
Friday, March 20th
5:30 pm Stations of the Cross
7 pm St. Matthew’s Youth Group Movie/Popcorn Night (Parish Hall)
12 am Compline
Saturday, March 21st
3-4 pm Duck Dance & Jig class for 8 years & older (Parish Hall)
Sunday, March 22nd (The Fourth Sunday in Lent)
8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 & 11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
7 pm Adult Inquirer’s/Discussion (for anyone interested in St.
Matthew’s & the Episcopal Church ~ this week: Why are
there so many different churches & what’s the difference?)
12 am Compline
WELCOME to everyone in town for everything this week (complete schedule posted in the parish hall). You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall after each service. And, stop by during the week, if you need quiet and peace.
ST. MATTHEW’S HEALTH MINISTRY reminds us that MARCH is HEALTHY FOOD & NUTRITION MONTH ~ And healthy foods are being offered each Sunday following services during Lent.
The St. Matthew’s Welcoming Fundraiser to welcome all of our visitors (between 500 – 1000 people) is this TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, from 6 –11 PM @ the Tribal Hall. COVERED DISH POTLUCK, LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES, etc. Bring auction items and/or baskets to the church. Sign up in the parish hall to bring food donations. For more info or to volunteer, contact Senior Warden Roxy Wright (455-9300/322-9300) or Vestry member Irene Todd (455-8982/378-3125).
Have you noticed the CARBON FAST TREE (next to the hallway door in the parish hall)? As we save CO2, the tree will get leaves, flowers, butterflies, bird nests, and birds! (thanks to Andrea’s artwork). To sign up for a packet, contact Oliver & Andrea Backlund (479-2632) or .
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru February 28, 2009
Operating Income (Month) $14,242 YTD $38,872
Operating Expense -25,294 -49,953
$-(11,052) $-(11,081)
Weekly offering needed to meet 2009 budgeted ministry needs: $5,896.48
Last Sunday ‘s offering (operating fund): $5,299.11
Pay-Pal donations January & February: $708
THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY
YOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
lst Lesson: Helen Burrell Lynn Slusher Barb Hameister
Psalm: Becky Snow Linda Mullen
Epistle: Helen Burrell Ron Moore Jim Hameister
Prayers: Lottie Beyer Susan Stitham Julia Cockerille
Acolyte/Crucifer:
Chalice: Lottie Beyer Shirley Lee Julia Cockerille/Audrey Jones
Ushers: Susan Stitham/Becky Snow Gene Freeman
Nursery: ----------Millie Ambrose ---------------------------------------------
Organist: Laura Vines Laura Vines
Altar Guild: Pat Sackinger Mary Johnston
Coffee Hour: Bessie Williams