8:30 a.m. Service Book of Common Prayer (BCP) LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Welcome to the Parish of Page 67 We have this Advent wreath to remind us of the coming of Jesus, the Light of the world. (The Readings second candle is lit) St. John the Evangelist 1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 We light this candle to remind us of God’s great Refrain: In his time shall peace and justice flourish. promise first told by the prophets of old. People of 8 December 2013 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 God: be glad! Your God delights in you, giving you joy www.stjohntheevangelistnl.com ********* for sadness and turning the dark to light. Be strong in 10:30 a.m. Service hope therefore; for your God comes to save. You are Book of Alternative Services (BAS) God’s children. Page 185 Lord, make us one in the love of Christ today and for ever. Amen. Readings 1st Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 We light the Advent candles against the Winter night Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 To welcome our Lord Jesus who is the world’s true Refrain: In his time shall peace and justice flourish. light The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 The Epistle: Romans 15:4-13 To welcome our Lord Jesus who is the world’s true light.
Collect We light the second candle, and hear God’s Holy Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to Word. prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our It tells us, cling to Jesus, prepare to meet your Lord. disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come It tells us, cling to Jesus, prepare to meet your Lord. 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 The Bulletin is given to the Glory we offer you this day as you sustain us with your mercy; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. of God and in Loving Memory of:
Prayer after Communion Wilson Barnes Faithful God, we thank you for feeding us with this On the Anniversary of his death heavenly banquet. Help us always to hear the prophet’s call to turn our hearts to you; in the name of Jesus Christ Dec. 10th the Lord. Amen. By Wife, Madeline Children, Kimberly, Stephanie, Anthony & Grandchildren Christmas is fast approaching and the Christmas Holly Tea busyness of the season surrounds us all. The Christmas Holly Tea will be held on Saturday, December 14 .... 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Come along for food, However, please take some time to fellowship and fun! Some tickets are still available and remember the true reason for the may be gotten from Betty Hiscock @ 834-4736 or the season. Enjoy the week ahead! office at 834-2336 Rev. Parsons + Congratulations to Mrs. Flora Brushett on winning a $100 Jungle Jim’s Gift Card as part of the Philippians Disaster Relief Fund Anglican Cycle of Prayer Rector’s Auto Debit Blitz! A cheque was sent from the Parish of St. John the Evangelist on behalf of our generous parish family to Thanks to all who participated. PRAY for Western North Carolina PWRDF in the amount of $2,067.50! The Government of Canada will match this amount dollar for dollar! Thank you for your generosity. Tri-Diocesan Intercessions Christmas Pageant and Birthday Party for Jesus Parish of St. Mary, Clarenville The Sunday School Christmas Pageant will be held on Rector- The Rev. Daphne Parsons Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 4:00 pm. following the pageant; there will be a Birthday Party for Jesus Parish of Bay of Islands downstairs with a potluck supper and birthday cake for Rector - The Rev. Nelson Chatman dessert. All are welcome. Christmas Food Hampers The Sick Once again we are accepting donations and/or non- Shirley Ellis Cal Cyril perishable food items for the Annual Christmas Hamper. Please drop off non-perishable food items in the grocery Sunday Duties for Sunday, December 8, 2013 cart in the foyer of the church up to and including December 15th. Any donations towards the purchase of E A Sidespersons Sound Counting Readers turkeys can be place in the collection plate marked “Christmas Turkey”. 8:30 a.m. Team 11 - Terry Bob Bruce Team 15 Christmas Memorials 10:30 a.m. Sandra S. 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 19 th 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.