Christ Church (Parish Church) Fredericton

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1 THIS SUNDAY Dec. 3, :30 Holy Communion BCP 10:30 Holy Communion BAS 4:00 Holy Communion BAS LAYREADER: I. Hockin READER: A. Vandervalk SOUND SYSTEM: R. Coburn GREETERS: D. Pond, M. Pond, G. Farrell, B. Vaughan, O. Lowthers COFFEE: S. Perry, D. Butler, G. Hamilton, Kerry W. COUNTERS: R. Coburn, M. Mersereau ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Cook, Gladys Lacey-House SERVERS: E. Lowthers, C. Hanscomb NEXT SUNDAY Dec. 10, :30 Holy Communion BCP 10:30 Holy Communion BCP & Youth Presentation 4:00 Holy Communion BAS LAYREADER: N. Cook READER: L. Vandervalk SOUND SYSTEM: D. Blacklock GREETERS: R. Coburn, B. Coburn, J. King, D. King, R. Young COFFEE: J. Galpin, A. Galpin, R. Coburn COUNTERS: N. Cook, M. Blizzard ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Cook, Gladys Lacey-House SERVERSC. T. Blizzard, C. Hanscomb SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE 8:30 Holy Communion (BCP) 10:30 1 st & 3 rd Holy Communion (BAS) 2 nd & 4 th Holy Communion (BCP) 4:00 Holy Communion (BAS) HOW TO REACH US 245 Westmorland Street Fredericton, NB E3B 3L9 Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am-12noon Fri. 9am-2pm Office: Rector: Deacon: ccpc@nb.aibn.com Rector s wandlyns@bellaliant.net Website: parishchurch.ca Fax: THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH CHURCH Monday, December 4 8pm - Ball Hockey Gym Tuesday, December 5 10:30am Bible Study L 6pm Cubs & Scouts Gym 6:30pm Cecilian Singers Wednesday, December 6 9am Golden Club Hall/Kitchen 12pm Prayer Group 6:30pm Beavers 7:30pm Choir Singing at St. Paul s Thursday, December 7 10am Morning Out Lounge 7:15pm Choir rehearsal Friday, December 8 Saturday, December 9 10am Ladies Advent Coffee 10am Dress Rehearsal Youth Presentation 3pm FMTA Music Recital Sunday, December 10 8:30am Holy Communion BCP 10:30am Holy Communion BCP & Youth Presentation 4pm - Holy Communion in the Chapel PARISH DIRECTORY BISHOP The Rt. Rev d David Edwards RECTOR The. Ven. Wandlyn Snelgrove HONOURARY ASSISTANT Bishop Bill Hockin DEACON The Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR Alice Boyd SECRETARY Jessica Cleghorn BOOK KEEPER Barb Brown SEXTON Leonard Lamont TREASURER David Blacklock WARDENS Ann Morgan Darren Hanscomb Christ Church (Parish Church) Fredericton First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13: 31 We welcome all visitors to our Communion Table. If you receive communion in your own church, you are most welcome to do so here. If you would prefer, you may cross your arms and the priest will know you would like a blessing. The Anglican Parish of Fredericton Over 200 years of continuous worship and witness

2 Christ Church (Parish Church) First Sunday in Advent 8:30 am HOLY COMMUNION BCP (Collect, Epistle and Gospel on Insert) 10:30 am HOLY BAPTISM & HOLY COMMUNION BAS Processional Hymn Come Thou Long-expected Jesus 88 THE LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE: HOPE Advent is a time for waiting; waiting for God to bring his kingdom to our world. We wait with HOPE that his Kingdom will bring a different world; the world as he created it to be. As we light our first candle, may it be a sign of hope that God s light is shining in the world. Hope is a star that shines in the night, Leading us on til the morning is bright. When God is a child, there s joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong And none shall be afraid. THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY The Greeting & Collect for Purity, Page 151 Collect of the Day Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son, Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Epistle: 1Corinthians 1:3-9, Pew Bible p.1222 (Alyssa Vandervalk) The Gospel: Mark 13:24-37, Pew Bible p HOLY BAPTISM Presentation and Examination of the Candidates p. 153 Prayers for the Candidates p. 155 Thanksgiving over the Water p. 156 Baptismal Covenant p. 158 The Baptism & The Giving of the Light p. 160 Advent Meditation: Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove Offertory Hymn Lo He comes with Clouds Descending 114 THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Eucharistic Prayer 3, p. 198 The Lord s Prayer, p. 211 The Breaking of Bread, Sentence 5, p. 212 Communion Hymns Shepherd of Souls 85 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People 100 Anthem The Dawn is Surely Coming J. Martin Prayers after Communion, page 214 Recessional Hymn Joy to the World 154 Please join us in the Lounge after our 10:30 service for refreshments. REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Steve Lange, Betty O Leary, Heather Wilson, Philip, Esther, Catherine, Arene, Chris Sharpe, Betty Bushell, James, Joyce Lynch, Greg Hamilton, Roger Tremblay, Al Dowling, Avery McCordick, Brenda MacDonald, Chelsey, Jenna, John, Connor, Eric and Braden Moore. BAPTISM We receive into the Congregation of Christ s Flock ARCHER JAMES ROBERT McCULLOUGH Parents Natalie Lynch & David McCullough Godparent Robert O Donnell & Daniel McCullough & JULIA ISABELLA KORBETT Sponsor Jeffery Barrieau Grant that they may by God s mercy, grow in health of body and mind, and serve Him faithfully according to His will all the days of their lives. Gradual Hymn Wash O God Our Sons and Daughters 35

3 DONATIONS TO ST. ANNE S CHAPEL OF EASE RESTORATION FUND ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD And in Loving Memory of and With sincere gratitude for the life of Faye Saunders November 28, 1914-September 16, 2013 Our Mother, by Shirley and Cedric Munn Nannie, by Jeff, Diane, Ashlyn and Alyssa Munn May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon them. Amen LOOKING AHEAD December 6 (Wednesday) St. Paul s Advent Carol Festival 7:30pm December 9 (Saturday) Dress Rehearsal Youth Presentation 10am December 9 (Saturday) Ladies Advent Coffee Party 10:30am December 12 (Tuesday) Vestry 6:30pm December 13 (WednesdayBook Club 7pm December 15 (Friday) Youth Progressive Dinner PARISH NEWS SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to Margaret Mersereau and her family on the death of her sister Maudie French of Grand Manan. We pray that she may be granted eternal rest and that her family may find comfort and peace in the knowledge and love of God. LADIES ADVENT COFFEE PARTY The Mission Within Committee will be hosting an Advent Coffee Party for the ladies of the church on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 am. There will be a little something to enjoy with your coffee, a little bit of entertainment and something to take home with you. All are welcome. RSVP would be appreciated so we can be prepared for our guests. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Charlotte Street Entrance or you can phone the church office to let them know you are coming. There are invitations at the Charlotte Street Entrance if you would like to take one and pass it on. BOOK CLUB The next book is called Cecilian Vespers by Anne Emery and the discussion will be held December 13 th at the home of Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove. New members are always welcome. Available in office. CHRISTMAS DINNER Stayed tuned about how you can help with this venture. Christ Church (Parish Church) will be hosting a turkey dinner for the neighbours with all the trimmings and entertainment December 16 th at 4pm. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY We enjoyed a thought-provoking meditation on John the Baptist last week as Canon Albert led us through words, music and images. Please come and join us this Tuesday for our second of three sessions on Advent and Christmas. December 5: My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord Mary the Mother of Our Lord December 12: In the Bleak Mid-winter - The Birth of our Saviour WHITE GIFT SUNDAY First, we thank you for, once again, supporting White Gift. Your generosity has helped to warm the hearts of many in need of a helping hand this Christmas. There are still White Gift tags on the tree located at the Charlotte Street entrance. Please consider taking a tag OR making a financial donation designated for White Gift. IF you make a donation to White Gift, remember to include your envelop number so your donation will be reflected in your year-end tax receipt from the Church. IF you take a tag today, please bring the gift to the Church by next Sunday, December 10th. ENVELOPES AND TAX RECEIPTS Your offering envelopes for 2018 are ready for pickup at the Westmorland Street entrance. For parishioners on e offering there are also envelopes available for making contributions to the Chapel, PWRDF or Outreach. Tax receipts for your 2017 contributions will be prepared and ready in January If you have any changes in your address, want to switch from envelopes to e offering or you are new to the Parish and need envelopes for the first time please speak to Jessica in the church office by calling YOUTH GROUP Saturday, December 9 10:00 am 1:00 pm Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Presentation. Lunch included. Friday, December 15 5:30 pm There will be a Christmas Progressive Dinner. More details to follow but be sure to save the date and don`t eat a big lunch! All youth in Middle and High School are welcome. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT A Coffee House initiated by Alyssa and Lewis Vandervalk was held on Friday evening at the Cathedral s Memorial Hall. We are grateful to all the volunteers from our Parish who helped out with this event. Monies raised will be going to help the homeless of our city. Thank you Alyssa and Lewis for arranging this great evening for a wonderful cause.

4 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION All of our younger children are asked to attend the dress rehearsal on Saturday December 9 th at 11:30-1pm. Lunch will be provided. COMMUNITY NEWS CAROL SING A Carol Sing open to all. The Stepping Stone Singers invite you to join them for a Christmas Carol Sing to be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 pm. The location is St. Margaret s Church on Forest Hill Road. A free will offering would be appreciated. Please come and join us for a lovely afternoon of singing carols and other music. ST. PAUL S ADVENT CAROL FESTIVAL On December 6 th Christ Church (Parish Church s) Choir will be performing at the festival at 7:30 FREDERICTON CHORAL SOCIETY The Choral Society presents a 40 th Anniversary Concert - Dixit Dominus by Handel and Requiem by Durufle directed by Heather Fyffe featuring David Drinkell. Performance will be Saturday, December 9 th at 7:30pm at the Wilmot United Church and tickets are available from Read s Newstand and Café and at the door. Adults $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free. CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24, 4:00 pm - Family Service with Creche (All children welcome to dress in costumes available in Lounge) December 24, 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve in the Chapel December 25, 11:00 am - Christmas Day in the Chapel Service this evening at 4:00pm in the Chapel THIS YEAR S ADVENT/CHRISTMAS LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP

5 First Sunday of Advent Collect Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and For ever. Amen. Epistle 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel Mark 13:24-37 But in those days, following that distress, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch!

6 Gospel Mark 13:24-37 But in those days, following that distress, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch!