THE FIRST SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY
January 10, 2010
Year C & Daily Office Year Two
BCP Page 323 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I
Page 163Traditional Collect (insert)
Page 340Eucharistic Prayer II
9:15 & 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II
The WORD of GOD
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 135 “Songs of thankfulness and praise”
BCPPage 355Opening Acclamation
Page 356Gloria in excelsis (Hymnal S-280)
InsertCollect (BCP p 214), ISAIAH 43:1-7; PSALM 29 (p 620); ACTS 8:14-17
GRADUAL HYMN 512, verses 1-2 “Come, Gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove”
InsertThe Gospel (LUKE 3:15-17, 21-22)
GRADUAL HYMN 512, verses 3-4
The Sermon: The Rev. Scott Fisher
Page 358The Nicene Creed
Page 385The Prayers of the People – Form II
Page 360The Peace
Page 830/431 Announcements, Introductions, Birthdays, Anniversaries
The HOLY COMMUNION
OFFERTORY HYMN (9:15) SongBook 99 “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
(11:15) Choir Anthem: “Gently, Gently, Moves the Spirit”
The Doxology
Page 361The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A)
Page 367Sanctus (Hymnal S-129)
Page 364The Lord's Prayer
Page 364Fraction Anthem (Hymnal S-155)
COMMUNION HYMNS: SongBook 14b, 16, 24, 34b, 36
Page 365/6The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing
EPIPHANY PROCLAMATION!
RECESSIONAL HYMN 636 “How firm a foundation”
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 toreceive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.
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1-10-2010
THE FIRST SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY
“Twelfth-night” Photo by Laura Vines
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S
2010
Sunday, January 10th (First Sunday after the Epiphany)
8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 & 11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Nursery available for children three years & younger)
11:15 am Sunday School dismissed after Collect “Upper Room”
12 am Compline
Monday, January 11th
ANNUAL REPORTS due from Parish activities – email to hilary
12 am Compline
Tuesday, January 12th
11 am DenaliCenter Eucharist
12 am Compline
Wednesday, January 13th
9:30 am Holy Eucharist w/ Healing Prayers
6 pm Choir Rehearsal
7 PM Holy Eucharist
12 am Compline
Thursday, January 14th
10:30 am Pioneer Home Eucharist
5:30 pm Daughters of the King prayer meeting (parish hall)
12 am Compline
Friday, January 15th
12 am Compline
Saturday, January 16th
Noon–2 pm St. Matthew’s Youth Group w/ Deacon Bella & Jane Taylor
2-4 pm “Dancing in the Spirit”
Sunday, January 17th (Second Sunday after the Epiphany)
8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 & 11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Nursery available for Children three years & younger)
1:30Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist
12 am Compline
Sunday, January 31st
9:15 am ANNUAL PARISH MEETING& Potluck~ ONE service only
WELCOME to everyone visiting from throughout the Interior and beyond. You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall after each service.
The Proposed2010 BUDGET is posted in the parish hall. Please study and pray. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact any Vestry member or Parish Treasurer, Carolyn Nethken.
2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in the parish hall today. If you would like envelopes, please fill out the pink-colored Time, Talent, Treasure forms, or contact the Church Office (456-5235).
DIOCESAN 2010CALENDARS are available (finally!) ~ cost $3 each
The 2010 FLOWER CHART and SANCTUARY CANDLE calendars are posted in the hallway near the office for those of you who wish to donate towards the cost of Altar flowers and/or candle by giving thanksgivings or memorials. The flowers cost us $60 each Sunday. The candle costs $5 per week.
Health Ministry’s Healthy JOURNEY to BETHLEHEM 2009 ~ We reached Bethlehem by Epiphany ~ total miles: 5,995. Thank you to all who participated.
Do You feel called to help with the Annual Meeting? Would you be interested in being Secretary and taking the Minutes? If so, please contact Fr. Scott or Hilary.
Do You feel called to serve on the Vestry, the Endowment Board, to be a delegate to the Diocesan Convention or Interior Deanery. If so, contact a Vestry Member or the Church Office (456-5235). Posters with more info in the Parish Hall.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru November 30, 2009
Operating Income (Month)$31,446 (YTD) $261,019
Operating Expense 28,344 - 271,634
Surplus/(Deficit) $ 3,012 $(-10,614)
Weekly offering need to meet 2009 budgeted ministry needs: $5,896.48
Last Sunday's offering (operating fund): $5,812.16
Pay-pal donations during December: $5,201
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:David BurrellGary BenderJim Hameister
Psalm:Cindy StragierEliza Winfrey
Epistle:David BurrellLynn SlusherKaren Parr
Prayers:Mary Margaret DavisLaura BenderJulia Cockerille
Acolyte/Crucifer: Jesse Taylor
Chalice: Mary Margaret DavisShirley LeeJulia Cockerille/Maggie Beach
Ushers: Sue EnglebrechtGene Freeman
Nursery: ------Millie Ambrose ------
Organist: Laura Vines/Jeff MerkelLaura Vines
Altar Guild: Holly King/Karen Kiss/Helen Burrell Lori GorslineMary Johnston
Coffee Hour:Bessie Williams
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Parish Intercessions
MarthaEllaPaul Lona
DanLylahGidgetLevi
Fred John GeorgeDiane
EssieHannahKatherineAlex
IsaacArthurPhyllisAlice
KristenElmerlineJoanTy
ArnoldSharronJamesAmanda
HowardMaryKathyRoxanna
AudreyRichardByronLisa
LindaMaggieNormaWoody
HaroldVinceFrankMardow
BeverlyNancyRitaUrszula
RobertBeauRodneyDean
Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in Denali Center, the Pioneer Home, the Correction 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 or so to include those currently asking for prayer.)
St. Matthew’s Health Ministry reminds us that
JANUARY is HEALTHY NUTRITION & EXERCISE MONTH
Healthy food is being provided in the parish hall after services this month by Health Ministry committee members.
O GOD, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP page 458)
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
January 10, 2010
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; Holy Spirit, Eagle River/St. Mary Magdalene Anglican, Fort Nelson, British Columbia
The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church of the Central America Region/the Native people in the Diocese of Alabama
Thanksgivings
for Sean Patrick (1976), Tillila Lee, Shara Tenille, Robert Keith, (1982), Lindsay Rose, Andrew Roblee (1988), Renita Lynn (1993), whose baptismal anniversary at St. Matthew’s is January 10th
For the Departed
Clarence Sparks of Tok; Bentley Mark, Sr. of Tetlin; Marian Crow Wilson of Virginia/ CircleCity
FLOWER and CANDLE OFFERING
The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for their granddaughter Niya’s 5th birthday by Charlene & Steve Marth.
The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for Bruce Gadwah’s birthday today, and all that he does around St. Matthew’s.
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The flowers on the Altar are prepared and provided at minimum cost by College Floral & Gift.
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Sexton:MICHAEL ‘TREE’ NELSON
Sunday School Director:PATTY MERITT
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
Rector: THE REV. SCOTT FISHER
Assisting Bishop for Alaska: THE RT. REV. RUSTIN KIMSEY