Refrain: in His Time Shall Peace and Justice Flourish

8:30 a.m. Service

Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

Page 67

Readings

1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Refrain: In his time shall peace and justice flourish.

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

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10:30 a.m. Service

Book of Alternative Services (BAS)

Page 185

Readings

1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Refrain: In his time shall peace and justice flourish.

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

The Epistle: Romans 15:4-13

Collect

Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire

us, the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

God our strength, we are nothing without you. Receive all we offer you this day as you sustain us with your mercy; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer after Communion

Faithful God, we thank you for feeding us with this heavenly banquet. Help us always to hear the prophet’s

call to turn our hearts to you; in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE

We have this Advent wreath to remind us of the coming of Jesus, the Light of the world. (The second candle is lit)

We light this candle to remind us of God’s great promise first told by the prophets of old. People of God: be glad! Your God delights in you, giving you joy for sadness and turning the dark to light. Be strong in hope therefore; for your God comes to save. You are God’s children.
Lord, make us one in the love of Christ today and for ever. Amen.

We light the Advent candles against the Winter night
To welcome our Lord Jesus who is the world’s true light

To welcome our Lord Jesus who is the world’s true light.

We light the second candle, and hear God’s Holy Word.

It tells us, cling to Jesus, prepare to meet your Lord.

It tells us, cling to Jesus, prepare to meet your Lord.

Welcome to the Parish of

St. John the Evangelist

Conception Bay South, Newfoundland

8 December 2013

www.stjohntheevangelistnl.com

The Bulletin is given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of:

Wilson Barnes

On the Anniversary of his death Dec. 10th

By

Wife, Madeline

Children, Kimberly, Stephanie, Anthony & Grandchildren

Christmas is fast approaching and the busyness of the season surrounds us all. However, please take some time to remember the true reason for the season. Enjoy the week ahead!

Rev. Parsons +

Anglican Cycle of Prayer

PRAY for Western North Carolina

Tri-Diocesan Intercessions

Parish of St. Mary, Clarenville

Rector- The Rev. Daphne Parsons

Parish of Bay of Islands

Rector - The Rev. Nelson Chatman

The Sick

Shirley Ellis Cal Cyril

Sunday Duties for Sunday, December 8, 2013

Congratulations to Mrs. Flora Brushett on winning a

$100 Jungle Jim’s Gift Card as part of the

Rector’s Auto Debit Blitz!

Thanks to all who participated.Christmas Holly Tea

The Christmas Holly Tea will be held on Saturday, December 14 .... 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Come along for food, fellowship and fun! Some tickets are still available and may be gotten from Betty Hiscock @ 834-4736 or the office at 834-2336

Philippians Disaster Relief Fund

A cheque was sent from the Parish of St. John the Evangelist on behalf of our generous parish family to PWRDF in the amount of $2,067.50! The Government of Canada will match this amount dollar for dollar! Thank you for your generosity.

Christmas Pageant and Birthday Party for Jesus

The Sunday School Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 4:00 pm. following the pageant; there will be a Birthday Party for Jesus downstairs with a potluck supper and birthday cake for dessert. All are welcome.

Christmas Food Hampers

Once again we are accepting donations and/or non-perishable food items for the Annual Christmas Hamper. Please drop off non-perishable food items in the grocery cart in the foyer of the church up to and including December 15th. Any donations towards the purchase of turkeys can be place in the collection plate marked “Christmas Turkey”.

Christmas Memorials

The Parish office is now accepting Christmas Memorials. Because of the busyness of the office during the Advent and Christmas Season, any memorials received after DECEMBER 19th at 12:00 NOON will be published in the January 12th weekly bulletin.

Committee Reports

All committees are asked to have their reports submitted by January 3th for inclusion to the Annual Report.

Penny Project

Thank you to all those who continue to save pennies coins etc. Please have all your pennies in to be credited for 2013 by December 15th. For further information call Sharon @ 834-4102.

White Gift Sunday

Today is White Gift Sunday, we will be collecting gifts for the Happy Tree.

Advent/Christmas Home Communions/Visits

Home communions for any who are ill or who cannot get to Church for other reasons are a crucial part of our community of faith. Elements consecrated at the Eucharist on Sunday and reserved in the tabernacle, are distributed regularly to any who wish to have communion in their home by Rev. Parsons. If you know someone who is in need of home communion, please call the parish office to arrange this during the week of December 16th.

Jacob's Passage CD's…..

….are available at a cost of $10.00 from Stephanie Gavell, 834-3445. Proceeds go to the "Raise the Roof" project at St. Augustine's Parish in St. John's.

A Note from the Anglican Chaplaincy, Eastern Health

A reminder for persons entering the St. John’s Hospitals and who would like to see a chaplain during your stay to make sure you or a family member tells the admitting clerk ‘I would like to see the chaplain during my time in hospital’. You will then be asked your religious affiliation and will receive a visit from the chaplain within a day or two.

ACW Closing Dinner

The ACW Christmas Closing Dinner is being held in the Parish Hall on Monday, December 9th @ 6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.

"Old Christmas Day" Card Game

The ACW will be having an "Old Christmas Day" Card Game on Monday, January 06 at 8 p.m. Cost $5.00; bring your own cards and baskets.

Year End

You are reminded that our financial records for 2013 will close on December 30th. ALL contributions must be in by that date to be used for your 2013 Income Tax purposes. Any monies received after December 31st will be credited to your account in 2014.