NOVEMBER 2, 2014 ALL SOULS DAY

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1 NOVEMBER 2, 2014 ALL SOULS DAY We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship 8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67) Opening Hymn: 276 Gradual Hymn: 278 Offertory Hymn: 528 Recessional: 565 1st Reading: Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 (Apocrypha p. 42) 2nd Reading: John 6:37-40 ( New Testament p.98) Homily: Canon Stuart Pike 10:00am HOLY EUCHARIST (printed separately WHITE booklet ) (service also found in Book of Alternative Services (BAS) -page 185) We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship Prelude Processional Hymn: 276 The Collect of the Day 1st Reading: Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 (Apocrypha p. 42) Psalm 116:1-8 ( BAS p.864 ) Psalm Refrain (Sung): Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his servants 2nd Reading:1 Peter 1:3-9 ( New Testament p.232 ) Gradual Hymn: 466 Gospel Reading: John 6:37-40 ( New Testament p.98) Homily: Canon Stuart Pike Prayers of the People Prayer Response (Sung): O Lord hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer; come and listen to me. Reading of Memorial List Reflective Music: Elegie Chaminade The Peace - Announcements The Celebration of the Eucharist - Eucharistic Prayer 3 (BAS page 198) Offertory Hymn: 275 Communion Hymns: 489, 536, 244 ( please join in singing of these Hymns ) Blessing Recessional Hymn: with verse 2-V Postlude ( the postlude is part of the service and you are invited to stay & enjoy this music) In the Narthex, we have FM Assistive Listening Devices. Please speak with the Verger if you would like to use one. Please return them to the Verger following the service.

2 WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS & VISITORS and invite you to participate fully in our worship this morning. You are welcome to come to the Altar Rail or station to receive communion or a blessing. All are encouraged to receive from the chalice or with bread alone, and to refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice). NURSERY for children (up to 3yrs old) in room 302 of the Parish Hall during the 10am service. COLLECT: Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer. Grant them your peace, let light perpetual shine upon them, and in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS:Gracious and righteous Lord, we are united in the love of Jesus Christ. Accept all we offer you this day, and bring us, with all our faithful people who have gone before us, into his eternal glory; who is Lord, now and for ever. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: God of love, may the death and resurrection of Christ, which we celebrate in this eucharist, bring us, with the faithful departed, into the peace of your eternal home. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our hope and our salvation. Amen. THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING MEMORY OF: *****M. Bernice (Dickenson) & Whitey (E. H.) Allen, our much missed parents; given by Leslie, Cynthia, Susan & Brent, and my grand-parents by Mary Beth *****Abraham (Gus) Goossen; the treasured and much missed husband of Margaret (Muir) *****daughter & sister Louise; given by the Pick family AND IN RECOGNITION AND THANKSGIVING FOR: *****Vergers, past and present: given by Rick, Terry, Ross & Chris Every Wednesday: Nov. 9/14 Nov. 16/14 SERVICES -10am - Holy Communion Remembrance Sunday -8:15am Holy Communion -10am Holy Eucharist Pentecost XXIII -8:15am Holy Communion -10am Holy Eucharist The Church Office: Monday & Friday, 9:00am noon; Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm (closed for Statutory holidays) Phone No. (905) Fax No. (905) Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1G1 St. Luke s office office@stlukesburlington.ca St. Luke s Web Site: Diocese of Niagara Web Site:

3 AUTUMN NEWS NOVEMBER 2, 2014 ALL SOULS DAY The St. Luke's vergers and clergy would like to extend a big thank you to all the parishioners who helped make the International Vergers Conference such a huge success. We invite you to a "Thank You Reception" THIS Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 in the Great Hall at 6:30. Wine and cheese will be served. There will be the opportunity to watch the service from the Cathedral in the Parlour and photos of the entire weekend s events will be shown in the Great Hall. Please join us for this special evening. THE 2014 GREAT FALL HYMN SING This year s Hymn Sing featuring the Senior Choirs of West Plains United and St. Luke s churches will take place in the church NEXT Sunday, November 9 at 3:00pm This year s event is entitled Hope and Glory a presentation of hymns and readings that have inspired or comforted warriors and families. This year as we commemorate the War of 1812, the start of the 1914/1918 War and the 70th anniversary of D-Day, we will be singing & reciting a selection of pieces to help us remember. As always audience participation is welcome and yes, there will be a Lucky Draw so you can request your favourite hymn. The Hymn Sing is a fun afternoon & everyone is welcome. Admission is $ Children aged 12 and under will be admitted for free so plan to bring your children & grandchildren. Tickets are available from choir members or by calling either or Following the Hymn Sing there is a reception with delicious treats in the parish hall STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill

4 Music at St. Luke s Presents A Victorian Christmas featuring a dramatic presentation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol on November 29 The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Yet To Come will be brought to life as Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through a night of terror & final awakening. Since it was first published in 1843, A Christmas Carol has delighted both readers & audiences with its reflections. It is the hope that this evening will provide entertainment and food for thought for you in the Advent season. Tickets at $35.00 each are on sale at coffee hour. This event promises to be a sell out so buy your tickets today. Tickets are also available by ing hlennard@cogeco.ca or telephone PHOTOS FROM THE PARISH DINNER Joel Waterman from Snap! took photos at the Parish Dinner, both for Snap! and for St. Luke s. The photos are online at this website ttp://opa.cig2.canon.ca/s/m/bmcgtvgciig. The password to access them is - pike. You can download any photos you wish from the website. Movember is here! Today, at coffee hour the St. Luke s Mo Bros kick off their Movember with the sound of scissors. Come to coffee hour and watch Keith Braithwaite remove Elliott s handlebars so that he can begin anew. Come to coffee hour and sign up to be part of the Mo Bros team even you Mo Sistas can join! Come to coffee hour and offer your support for the cause of men s health. For good health is a matter of good faith. MISSING A CONTAINER? There are quite a few that have been left in the kitchen after various events. If you are missing a container, plate etc. please check the table which will be set up in the Great Hall during coffee hour this morning. Thank you.

5 Taizé Night Prayer FRIDAY Nov. 14, :30 p.m. In the busyness of our work-a-day lives, we all need a place and a space where we can be still and know the presence and the peace of God. In a world that is filled with noise it is good to have a place where quiet is respected and conversation is not required. Come and Pray With Us in the stillness of a candlelit hour. Very important volunteer opportunity St. Luke s is looking for someone to take the position of voluntary bookkeeper. This is an essential position enabling us to function efficiently week to week. Some experience in bookkeeping would be an asset, though Shirley Stafford, who is currently doing the job, is willing to work alongside the new person and help until they feel completely at ease. There will also be help for when the new person needs to be away. Because of its importance, this position will also include the payment of a modest honorarium. If you are interested please contact the Church office and speak with Canon Stuart Pike. GOT YOUR COPY OF EDIBLE OFFERINGS YET? Copies of our great new cookbook are available at coffee hour. Please make your payment in cash to ease accounting. Cheques can be made payable either to Judith Brodie or Rosalind Reycraft. Thank you again for sharing your recipes. We hope you re enjoying trying them out! Judith Ros Sharing a lovingly prepared meal with family & friends is one of the great joys of life. TO ANY AND ALL KIDS! Do you love to sing along in a huge voice to your IPod? Do you look up songs on ITunes just to find something else to belt out? Then come join our Kids Choir! With fun things to learn and friends to meet, we are the place for you! Rehearsals are Sundays from 12 Noon to 12:45. To register, please phone Jennifer Goodine ( ) or Bonnie Lennard ( ), or jgoodine1@cogeco.ca or blennard@cogeco.ca.

6 REMINDER: PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG. This is a great help for visitors, clergy & other parishioners. Speakers Lunch Group - Thursday November 13th This month s meeting will include our traditional tribute to the fallen together with a presentation entitled A letter home from the front When Bill Milne will talk with a PowerPoint presentation which describes his trip to the Normandy Landings 70 th anniversary celebration and a visit to WW1 and WW2 Battlefields. The Speakers Lunch Group meetings are held at 11:30 am on the second Thursday of each month for social time, followed by a Bring Your Own Lunch & a talk by the speaker of the month. Everyone is welcome and you are encouraged to bring a friend Please call Bill at or keithanita@sympatico.ca if you plan to attend. PWRDF Christmas cards will be for sale on Sundays during coffee hour. A limited number will be available, so be sure to get yours early. All proceeds go to support the important work of the Primate s World Relief and Development Fund, in Canada and throughout the world. PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP DROP IN CENTRE meets Wed. morning in the Parish Hall, following the 10am church service. November 5: Social Day November 12: Remembrance Day Reflections on World War I HALTON FRESH FOOD BOX Place your order with Dave TODAY at coffee hour or use the envelopes in the church office. Please have your order in no later that the first Tuesday of the month. Pick up is November 18th 3:30-5pm in the parish hall. PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE HOUR, IN THE PARISH HALL, FOLLOWING THE 10am SERVICE

7 NOVEMBER 2, 2014 ALL SOULS DAY ST. LUKE S CHRISTMAS MARKET THREE WEEKS TO GO!! Sat. Nov. 22, 9am **** Here s how YOU can help **** Children s table needs new or almost new toys, books, games etc. Parlour Treasures shelves need to be filled. Botanical Boutique helpers needed week before Nov.22 for arrangement set up. Order Poinsettia and Wreaths for Christmas (see order form) Buy raffle ticket for amazing prizes. Sign VOLUNTEER LIST during coffee hour or call... Cathy Heather Cecilia ************************************************************ THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. CAN T DO IT WITHOUT YOU ************************************************************ ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS AND WREATHS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON TODAY! Fresh New Brunswick 20 inch Double-sided Balsam Wreaths & Poinsettias in various colours & sizes can be ordered after services Oct. 26 th, Nov. 2 nd and Nov. 9 th. Order forms are in today s bulletin. Sheila Gore

8 St. Luke s Christmas Market Raffle Draw Did you know? Raffle tickets are now on sale at coffee hour? They are a terrific price- only $2.00 ea. or 3 for $5.00? That we have 7 great prizes for you to choose from? 1. Kitchen Hamper 2. Original Painting 3. Tim Horton s Basket 4. Twin Size Quilt 5. Wine Basket 6. Flat Screen T.V. 7. Garden Basket That this year you can select only the raffle prizes you want to have a chance at winning? That all proceeds from this raffle go to support the work of St. Luke s? *********************************************************** Are you willing to stoop down and consider the needs and desires of little children; to remember the weaknesses and loneliness of people who are growing old; to stop asking how much your friends love you, and to ask yourself if you love them enough; to bear in mind the things that other people have to bear on their hearts; to trim your lamp so that it will give more light and less smoke, and to carry it in front so that your shadow will fall behind you; to make a grave for your ugly thoughts and a garden for your kindly feelings, with the gate open? Are you willing to do these things for a day? Then you are ready to keep Christmas. Henry van Dyke And you are ready to contribute to the Treasure Room of this year's Christmas Market... [ please remember also that, unless special arrangements are made, the best day to receive items is Monday, November 17th, 2014 ] Many thanks, Colin Campbell [289] , clc.november@gmail.com