THE FIRST SUNDAY of LENT

THE FOURTH SUNDAY in LENT (Mid-Lent) March 22, 2009 All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the Year B & Daily Office Year One 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, BCP Page 323 8:00AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I crossing your arms. Page 167 Traditional Collect (insert) Page 340 Eucharistic Prayer II

9:15 & 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II 3-22-09 The WORD of GOD THE FOURTH SUNDAY in LENT Processional Hymn (repeatedly) “Wait for the Lord, His day is near. Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart!” BCPPage 355 Opening Acclamation HYMN “Peace before Us” (insert) Insert Collect (BCP p. 219); NUMBERS 21:4-9 PSALM 107:1-3, 17-22 (p 746); EPHESIANS 2:1-10 GRADUAL HYMN 603, verses 1-2 “When Christ was lifted from the earth” Insert The Gospel: JOHN 3:14-21 GRADUAL HYMN 603, verses 3-4 The Sermon: The Rev. Scott Fisher Page 358 The Nicene Creed Page 385 The Prayers of the People – Form II Page 360 The Peace Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc The HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY HYMN (9:15) 686 “Come thou fount of every blessing” (11:15) Choir Anthem: “Come Follow Me Forever” 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 18, 27a, 40, 42, 69 Page 365/6 The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing RECESSIONAL HYMN 671 “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound” Isaiah Teresa Katherine David Richard Kristen Russell Doug Elmerline Hannah Joan Caleb 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 Barbara Robert

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.)

www.alaskabishopsearch.org EASTER LILIES: sign up on the flower chart in the hallway by the office and/or OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS put a check marked “Easter lilies” in the offering plate before Palm Sunday. Cost is $13 each. Parish Intercessions Edith Josie Betty Elsie St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S March 22, 2009 2009 Sunday, March 22 nd ( The Fourth Sunday in Lent) OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS 8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:15 & 11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions 7 pm Adult Inquirer’s/Discussion (for anyone interested in St. St. Matthew’s, Beaver; St. Andrew’s, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude’s, North Pole; St. Matthew’s & the Episcopal Church ~ this week: Why are Mark’s Nenana; /St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Dease Lake, British Columbia there so many different churches & what’s the difference?) 12 am Compline The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer rd The Scottish Episcopal Church/The Native people in the Diocese of Iowa Monday, March 23 Noon Homeless Ministry Committee meeting (parish library) Thanksgivings 6:30 pm Lenten Soup, Adult Study, Movie, & Discussion for Charles Spencer, Grace, Marguerite Louise, Thelma Violet, Gertrude Lily (1913), Kenneth w/Deacon Montie Slusher (parish hall) Wilfred (1956), Thomas Luther (1965), whose baptismal anniversary at St. Matthew’s is March 12 am Compline 22nd ; the baptism of CLAYTON STEVENS & DONAVAN McTAGGART @ last Wednesday Tuesday, March 24 th evening’s service. 11 am Denali Center Eucharist 4 pm Weed & Seed Steering Committee meeting For the Departed 12 am Compline Ida Lee Blankenship Evern of Anchorage/Kiana (mother of Ruth Evern) Wednesday, March 25 th 9:30 am Holy Eucharist w/healing prayers 6 pm Choir rehearsal CANDLE OFFERING 6 pm Education for Ministry (EFM) class (Diocesan Office) The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in thanksgiving for everyone 7 pm Holy Eucharist who attended and helped with the “Welcome to Fairbanks” fundraiser last Tuesday evening. 12 am Compline Thursday, March 26 th ~~~~~ 10:30 am Pioneer Home Eucharist 12 am Compline Sexton: MICHAEL ‘TREE’ NELSON th Sunday School Director: BETH CORVEN Friday, March 27 Co-Sacristans: CATHY GIACOMAZZI & MARY JOHNSTON 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross Parish Secretary: HILARY FREEMAN 7 pm St. Matthew’s Youth Group Movie/Popcorn Night (Parish Hall) Wardens: ROXY WRIGHT FREEDLE & KAREN KISS 12 am Compline

Deacons: THE REV'Ds MONTIE SLUSHER, BELLA JEAN SAVINO th Priests: THE REV’Ds STEPHEN MATTHEW & JOHN HOLZ, LEE DAVIS, LAYNE SMITH Saturday, March 28 Rector: THE REV. SCOTT FISHER 3-4 pm Duck Dance & Jig class for 8 years & older (Parish Hall) Assisting Bishop for Alaska: THE RT. REV. RUSTIN KIMSEY Sunday, March 29 th (The Fifth Sunday in Lent ) Psalm: Carol Holz Gladys Terry 8 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I Epistle: Pat Sackinger Diana Childs Bernice Aragon Prayers: Bruce Gadwah Carol Holz Fred Brown (nursery available for children three years & younger) Acolyte/Crucifer: 9:15 &11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Chalice: Bruce Gadwah Ann Fleenor Charlene Marth/Bernice 1 pm Daughters of the King Study Group (Parish Library) Aragon 2 pm Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist Ushers: John Parsons Gene Freeman 12 am Compline Nursery: ------Millie Ambrose ------Organist: Laura Vines Laura Vines Altar Guild: Karen Kiss Teresa Moore/Lori Gorsline Pauline Wilson Coffee Hour: Mary Schmieder 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. 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. A HUGE THANK YOU to Senior Warden ROXY WRIGHT & Vestry Member IRENE TODD for organizing our very SUCCESS-FULL “Welcome to Fairbanks” fundraiser last Tuesday, and to EVERYONE who donated food, time, artwork, auction items, energy, especially the musicians and St. Matthew’s Youth Group. We deposited 4,218.43 into the operating fund after expenses! 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 [email protected]. 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: Pat Sackinger Diana Childs Charlene Marth