C.B.S.\Paradise Community Food Bank With the approach of the Advent season, the Food Bank is again busy preparing for the Annual Christmas Hamper Program. It is anticipated that approximately 300 Christmas Hampers will be distributed with sufficient food, not only for Christmas dinner with the traditional turkey, Welcome to the Parish of but for the whole of Christmas Day. The Parish of St. John the Evangelist will again be responsible to provide for 30 families. St. John the Evangelist Conception Bay South, Newfoundland This year the Food Bank is suggesting monetary donations only from www.stjohntheevangelistnl.com each Parish, in order for them to make a bulk purchase of the items needed. This will ensure uniformity and freshness of the products to 21 November 2010 make it easier for the preparation of the Hampers.
Cheques or monies can be included with your weekly Church envelope, enabling you to get proper credit for tax purposes, on your account.
The deadline for receiving monies for the Christmas Hampers is Sunday, December 12, 2010.
Monday, December 20, 2010 has been allocated for the preparation and distribution of the hampers. Preparation and filling of the hampers will take place from 9.;30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at All Saint’s Parish Hall, CBS, and distribution will be from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. It would be appreciated if you could come along and lend a hand with the preparation of the hampers Monday morning.
Advance Notice The CLB Annual Parade and Service for Topsail Company will be held on Sunday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. The CLB Band will be in attendance. Please make a special effort to attend.
ACW Annual Meeting The ACW Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 30th starting at 7:30 p.m.
Penny Project Thank you to all those who continue to save pennies. Our total has risen to $1,253.59 and we are hoping to have $1,500 for this our 150th anniversary year. For information call Marg @ 834-4517.
ACW Seniors’ Fellowship – Saturday, Dec. 4th - 12:30 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner Committee Chair: Marlene Coffin
Christmas Holly Tea - Saturday, Dec. 11th - 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Committee Chair: Shirley Glynn The Bulletin is given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Bert Barnes on the first anniversary of his death November 18, 2009 Remembered by Olga & Family Dear Friends in Christ, A donation has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory Christ Himself speaks of His own kingly authority in of parents, Lionel & Lenora Squires; sister, Daphne Tilley & His last discourse. Speaking of the rewards and parents, John & Mae Eason by Lionel & Joyce punishments that will be the eternal lot of the just and the damned; in His reply to the Roman magistrate, who asked him publicly whether He were a king or not; these words can only be taken to indicate the greatness of His power, the infinite extent of His kingdom. What, wonder then, that He whom St. John calls the “Prince of the Kings of the earth” appears in the Apostle’s vision in the future as He who “hath on His garment and on His thigh written King, of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Today in our liturgy, we should with every token of veneration salute, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Father John +
Anglican Cycle of Prayer PRAY for Bermuda (Extra Provincial to Canterbury)
Tri-Diocesan Intercessions
Parish of Green Island Rector- Awaiting Appointment
Parish of St. Michael & All Angels Rector- The Rev. Samuel Rose The sick Mark Mulcahy Stephanie Richardson George Petten Nina Taylor Les Petten Brian Pennex
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 their permission for their name to be printed in the bulletin before calling the office. The Bereaved Faithful Departed Harold & Violet Rodney Tony Rodway (Son) Today, we welcome into the Body of Christ, through the Our website is: http://stjohntheevangelistnl.sparksundayschool.org Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Jenna Rae Hazel Elliott & Caiden Frederick Porter We ask God’s Blessing upon them, their families and Godparents.
Altar Guild We need ladies of the congregation to volunteer for the Altar Guild. Our goal is to have 6 teams with at least 3 members per team. Orientation will be provided for all new members. Please prayerfully consider joining this wonderful ministry.
Sing Silent Night On Advent Sunday, November 28th we will join with other Canadian Anglicans to raise our voices for the Silent Night Project. After our 10:30 a.m. Eucharist we will gather to video tape the congregation singing Silent Night. Singers are encouraged to each donate a toonie to support Anglican Military Chaplains who ministry to the women and men of the Canadian Forces. Please come and stay and sing.
Fall Bible Study Our Bible Study continues on Thursday, November 25th starting @ 7:30 p.m. in the Parish hall.
Old Church Committee Card Game St. John the Evangelist Old Church Preservation Committee will be having a card game on Monday, November 22nd at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds will be going to the Fall Fair. Please come and enjoy the fellowship. Lunch will be provided. Cost will be $5.00.
Sunday School News This week’s Bible story is The Day Jesus Died from Luke 23:33–43. . . Family Conversation Starter: What are some ways we can continue to love those who have died? . . For younger kids: Drink eight glasses of water a day. Each time you have a glass, remember Jesus. . . For older kids: Research what aid organizations are doing to get clean water to underdeveloped communities. What can you do to help? . . Family Prayer: Dear God, the story of how you died is a sad story. Help us to remember you and what you did for us everyday. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.