Committee Reports

Year End You are reminded that our financial records for 2011 will close on December 31st. ALL contributions must be in by that date to be used for Income Tax purposes Welcome to the Parish of Committee Reports All committees are asked to have their reports submitted by St. John the Evangelist January 15th for inclusion to the Annual Report Conception Bay South, Newfoundland www.stjohntheevangelistnl.com

Baptism 18 December 2011 Our next baptism is scheduled for January 8th at the10:30 a.m. service.

Committee Reports All committees are asked to have their reports submitted by January 9th for inclusion to the Annual Report.

Sunday School Project This year the Sunday school Advent/Christmas offering will go to sponsor Joshua at the Mustard Seed Babies Home. The amount to be raised is $400.00.

Thank You! The 'Christmas Holly Tea' Committee wishes to thank everyone for the very successful afternoon tea held on Saturday, December 10. A special thank you to Amanda Dawe for coming along and entertaining us with her music.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Dear Friends in Christ, their permission for their name to be printed in the bulletin before The fact could no longer be denied: Mary calling the office. was with child. Joseph being a ‘righteous man’ intended to ‘dismiss’ her quietly. He wouldn’t make a big fuss. No need to make a difficult situation worse for the young woman. Her parents would accept her back. Obviously they Christmas Hours would bear the shame along with her. Thee would be little hope The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd to of escaping the gossip and judgment from their small, tight-knit Tuesday, January 2nd, 2012. community. As discreet as Joseph hoped to be, life would never The office will open on Friday, January 30th from 9:00 be the same for them. a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to receive year end contributions. Joseph had a dream. An angel of the Lord revealed the truth to The Office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd for regular him: the word of the prophet Isaiah was to be fulfilled. When office hours Joseph awoke, he did not hesitate or doubt. He abandoned his (Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) previous resolve. Joseph took Mary as his wife. A locked drop box is available for your convenience Today we honor the Mother of Jesus, Mary. May we follow her example to do God’s will as He calls each of us to a trusting CHRISTMAS SERVICES relationship with Emmanuel, “God with us”, at this coming Christmas season. Every Blessing, Father John+ Anglican Cycle of Prayer PRAY for The Falkland Islands

Tri-Diocesan Intercessions

The Diocese of Central Newfoundland Synod Office Staff The Rt. Rev. David Torraville The Rev. Perry Cooper Mrs. Margaret Jenniex Mrs. Beverley Parsons Mrs. Mercedes Simms

Diocese Wellness Officer Joint Committee Officer The Rev. Harvey Bullen The Rt. Rev. Donald Young

The sick Mark Mulcahy Stephanie Richardson Cyril Dawe Clemmie Smith Barb Earle

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 DATE SERVICE DETAILS December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Services (Saturday) 11 a.m. Christmas Service at Admiral’s Coast 4 p.m. Family Service 7 p.m. Holy Communion 11 p.m. Carol Sing 11:30 p.m. – Holy Communion

December 25, 2011 10:00 a.m. Holy Baptism (Christmas Day)

December 31, 2011 Service & Fellowship (Saturday) 5 p.m. Holy Communion 6 p.m. Potluck Fellowship January 01, 2011 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion

January 06, 2012 Epiphany of our Lord (Friday) 7 p.m. Holy Communion January 08, 2011 Baptism of our Lord 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Holy Baptism