Easter VI May 13, 2012

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1 Easter VI May 13, 2012 Anglican Church of Canada Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point St. Matthew, Bay Roberts St. John the Evangelist, Coley s Point P.O. Box 202 Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0 Office: Parish Secretary: Mrs. Frances Hussey Parish Web Site: anglicanrectory@gmail.com revamandataylor@gmail.com Bishop: The Rt. Reverend Cyrus Pitman Rector: The Rev. Amanda Taylor BA.;Mdiv.(Hons). If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come to you. John 14.23

2 The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point A Celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist May 13, 2012 Presider & Preacher: The Rt. Reverend Cyrus Pitman Rector: The Reverend Amanda Taylor Bishop s Chaplain: Courtney Mercer Processional Hymn 392 Welcome Rejoice the Lord is King The Gathering of the Community Page 623 The Collect (Said by the Bishop) Page 624 The Proclamation of the Word First Reading (Acts 10:44-48) Psalm 98 Second Reading (1 John 5:1-6) Gradual Hymn 485 The Gospel Acclamation The Holy Gospel (John 15:9-17) The Sermon Choir Anthem Lauren Clarke Page 836 Julia Mercer Darcy Dawe Breathe on me, Breath of God Bishop Pitman Presentation and Examination Page 625 The Baptismal Covenant Page 626 Prayers of the People led by Matthew Ralph Each petition will end with the words, in your mercy and your response will be Lord, hear our prayer. The Confirmation Page 628 The Peace Page 629 The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn 576 Take My Life Prayer over the Gifts: (Sung) All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen. Eucharistic 3 Page 198 (Proper Preface for Easter found on page 222) The Lord s Prayer (Sung) Page 211 The Breaking of the Bread 8 Page 213 (All baptized Christians regardless of denomination, who receive Communion in your own Church are welcome to receive at the Lord s Table tonight. Please note that the practice of intinction or dipping the blessed bread into the blessed wine is not acceptable. It is appropriate to receive the bread only). Hymn during Ablutions 572 O Jesus, I have promised

3 Prayer after Communion: Father, you restored us to life by raising your Son from death. May we who receive this sacrament always be strengthed to do your will, in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen. Doxology Page 214 The Blessing Recessional Hymn 406 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah The Dismissal Page 215 Elements Bearers: Julia Marsh, Sarah Dawe, Matthew Ralph, Aaron Attwood, Matthew Akerman, Nick Coombs, Emma Mercer CONFIRMATION CLASS 2012 Matthew Zane Akerman Aaron Frederick Caleb Attwood Lauren Victoria Clarke Nicholas George Coombs Darcy David Dawe Sarah Barbara Ann Dawe Julia Dawn Marsh Emma Catherine Mercer Julia Kathleen Mercer Matthew Evan Kenneth Roy Ralph Nicholas Gregory Smith Strengthen, O Lord, these your servants with your heavenly grace, that they may continue yours forever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until they come to your everlasting kingdom. Amen. (BAS, Page 628) Confirmation Sunday You are all invited to a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Sunday School room immediately following the service

4 Today s Bulletin is dedicated to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Our Dear Mothers and Grandmothers CLARA DAWE & JANE EVELY from John, Maxine & Family Services for today 11 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist & Sunday School Closing 7 pm St. Matthew Holy Eucharist & Confirmation Commentary of the Readings for Today: First Reading (Acts 8:26-40) The spirit pours upon Cornelius and his household while Peter is in the middle of speaking, even before they are baptized. Peter recognizes it s time to baptize them and consider them kindred in Christ. Psalm 98 Second Reading (1 John 5:1-6) Verses 1-5 naturally go together in a string of pearls that connects faith, overcoming the world, obedience, and loving God through a deep relationship of trust in Jesus Christ. Verse 6 begins a different string (bringing together water, blood, testimony, and life in Jesus Christ or we might say, baptism, eucharist, witness, and discipleship that next week s lection addresses more fully. The Gospel (John 15:9-17) Jesus reminds his disciples who have become, over time, his friends, that they did not choose him; he chose them and appointed them to go and bear much fruit. Services for next Sunday May 13 (Easter VII White) 9:30 am St. Matthew Holy Eucharist 11:00 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist ST. MATTHEW S DUTY LIST: Readers: 1 st Reading Lauren Clarke, 2 nd Reading Darcy Dawe, Psalm Julia Mercer, Prayers of the People Matthew Ralph Servers: Brandon Galway, Nicholas Mercer Element Bearers: Julia Marsh, Sarah Dawe, Matthew Ralph Collection: Aaron Attwood, Matthew Akerman, Nick Coombs, Emma Mercer Eucharistic Assistants: Neil Coffin, Ches Lake Sidespersons: Mac Russell, Gerald & Eliza French

5 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST: Readers: 1 st Reader Katie Petten, 2 nd Reader Jessica Morgan, Mother s Day Poem Gretchen Russell Server: Christian Dawe Elements Bearers: Eric Morgan, Preston Russell Collection: Caitlyn Lush, Ben Eddy, Robyn Petten, Max Perrault Basket: Mark Russell Greeter: Kelsey Fifield Eucharistic Assistants: Valerie Samways, Rosalind Olsen Sidespersons: Valerie & Emma Samways Events this Week: Tuesday, May 15 10:30 am Holy Eucharist at the Pentecostal Home 7:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Vestry Meeting Wednesday, May 16 10:30 am ACW at St. John the Evangelist Hall - 7:30 pm JTC & Senior CLB meet at St. Luke s Hall Port de Grave Thursday, May 17 6:45 pm LTC & YTC meet at St. John the Evangelist Hall Friday, May 18 Card Game at St. John the Evangelist Hall. The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point welcomes our Bishop and we continue to assure him of our prayers of support for him and our Diocese. There will be a time of food and fellowship immediately following tonight s Confirmation service. You are all invited to attend! Thank you to all who organized this event and who brought refreshments. Today is Mother s Day! The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point would like to take this opportunity to say Happy Mother s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in our Parish. We wish you every blessing on this day and always! We also remember all the mothers who now rest in the peace of Christ. May the souls of the righteous, through the mercies of God, rest in peace. The Archdeaconry of Trinity-Conception is planning a mission to Belize in the fall of The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador is in a companionship relationship with the Diocese of Belize and this mission will enable us to grow that relationship. As we prepare for this ministry please hold it in prayer: Loving God, you have called us to share in the gifts of your Kingdom. Strengthen and enlighten us as we strive to assist our companions in Belize, as they nurture education and development within their people. Enable us to bring forth our hearts, minds, and hands in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6 A note from the Helping Hand: Our community food bank is currently in need of the following items: meatballs and gravy; stew; tinned pasta; tinned sandwich meat; pasta & sauce; tinned milk; and tinned fruit. We thank you in advance for your support of those who are less fortunate. At a recent meeting of St. Matthew s Vestry it was decided that we would once again try Coffee Hour at our Church. Once this is up and running, immediately following every 9:30 am or 7 pm service, there would be a time of fellowship and refreshments. Fellowship is a significant part of living the Christian life and it is important that we gather at times other than just at worship. We are hoping to have enough volunteers to do a monthly schedule and we would like to start this ministry as soon as possible. If you would like to help provide refreshments for this time of fellowship, there is a sign-up list at the back of the church. Thank you for your support! St. Matthew s Congregation is reminded that we are still taking names for electronic giving. The forms and information sheets are available at the back of the Church. It is important that you get these sheets back to the office or in the box at the back of the church as soon as possible. Please spread the word about this exciting new option for supporting the work of your church! Congratulations to St. John the Evangelist Sunday School children! We look forward to your participation in today s service as you celebrate all you have learned over this past year. We extend a sincere thank you to all teachers and helpers for offering your time and talents to this very important ministry. St. John the Evangelist Vestry will be holding a breakfast on Saturday, May 26 from 8 am 11 am at the hall. All are welcome! Mission to Nicaragua Presentation will take place at St. Matthew s on June 17. Two retired teachers from our area will be travelling there in July to help with education initiatives.

7 MOTHER S DAY DONATIONS have been received to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of the following: St. Matthew s Altar Guild Mother BERTHA MERCER from Marjorie, Jean, Gerald & Leland. Mother DORA B. PEPPER from daughters Margaret, Vivien & Katharine & Families. MARY GRACE MENCHIONS from husband Gus, daughters Olive, Jean & Families. Mother ETHEL MERCER from daughter Cavell Menchions Toronto, Ontario. Mother ETHEL MERCER, Aunt LEAH PARSONS from Everett & Cavell. A Dear Mother MELIDA MERCER from The Family. Mother NAOMI MENCHIONS from The Family. St. John the Evangelist Altar Guild Mother JEAN JONES from Ernest Jones. Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother MAUD PARSONS from Cynthia, Marguerite & Families. Mother ANNIE LYNCH, Grandmother JANE CRANE, Sister VERNA FOWLER from Eliza Lynch. Mother JESSIE CRANE, Mother in law ELIZABETH ROACH, Sister BEULAH JONES from Emmie Roach. Dear Mom CLARA DAWE, Aunt AGGIE DAWE from Sandra & Harry Roach. Mother CLARA DAWE from Lewis & Janet Gosse. ETHEL SAMWAYS from Russell, Bradley, Peter & Gloria. Collect Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you riches beyond imagination. Pour into our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN. Prayer over the Gifts God of glory, accept all we offer you this day, and bring us to that eternal city of love and light, where Christ is King. We ask this in his name. AMEN.

8 Prayer after Communion Father, you restored us to life by raising your Son from death. May we who receive this sacrament always be strengthened to do your will, in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. AMEN. Prayer Intentions for this week: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for The Church of the province of Melanesia The Most Reverend David Vunagi Archbishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia. Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: Pray for Parish of The Resurrection, Rector The Ven. Gerald Westcott, TA; Parish of St. Anthony Rector The Reverend Ralph Moore; Parish of Pistolet Bay, Rector The Reverend Diane Smith. Those who are ill: Mark Marsh, Sharon Greenland, Fred Russell, Ellie Lynch, Joyce Kelly, Jim Pitts, Ernie Singleton. Our Congregational Offerings for: St. Matthew St. John May 6, 2012 $1, $1,030.00

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