Last after Epiphany March 6, 2011

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1 Last after Epiphany March 6, 2011 Anglican Church of Canada - Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador Parish of Bay Roberts - Coley s Point St. Matew, Bay Roberts St. John e Evangelist, Coley s Point P. O. Box 202 Bay Roberts, NL, A0A 1G0 Office: Fax Parish Secretary: Mrs. Frances Hussey Parish Web Site: smsj@nf.aibn.com revamandataylor@gmail.com Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Cyrus Pitman Priest-in-Charge : The Rev. Amanda Taylor BA.;MDiv.(Hons). Priest-in-Charge (Pro Tem) : The Ven. T.W. Moulton, B.A.; L. Cell , Home Lay You Minister: Mr. Rick Olsen I am e vine, and you are e branches, says e Lord. Those who abide in me, and I in em, bear much fruit. John 15.5

2 Today s Bulletin is dedicated to e Glory of God and in Loving Memory of ISAAC SAMWAYS JR. & SR. & ETHEL SAMWAYS from Russell, Bradley Peter & Gloria Services for today, March 6, 2011 (Last after Epiphany) 11 am St. Matew Holy Eucharist 7 pm St. John e Evangelist Evensong Scripture Readings for today: Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matew 17:1-9. Commentary on e Readings for today: Exodus 24: God calls Moses up on e mountain, and Moses enters e cloud of God s Glory. 2 Peter 1: Peter says, We had been eyewitnesses of his majesty... we were wi him on e holy mountain... So we have e prophetic message more fully confirmed. Matew 17:1-9 - Matew s account of e Transfiguration. Scripture Readings for next week: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matew 4:1-11. New Zealand: Your prayers have been requested by our Primate for e people of New Zealand where Victoria Matews, who is from Canada serves as Bishop. The Caedral in e city of Christ Church was severely damaged by an earquake. The Dean of e Caedral has said The Caedral is severly damaged but it s about people and lives. We ve got to take care of one anoer and pray for each oer. Let us hold in prayer all ose who await news of loved ones believed to be buried in e rubble, all who have died or been seriously injured and all who are providing emergency services. Pray also for Peace wi Justice in Libya and in The Middle East. REVEREND LINDA may be reached at or revs@eastlink.ca. Congratulations to CEC & MARCIE RUSSELL who celebrated eir 50 Wedding Anniversary on March 3, 2011.

3 Collect Lord God of e nations, you have revealed your will to all people and promised us your saving help. May we hear and do what you command, at e dearness may be overcome by e power of your light; rough your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns wi you and e Holy Spirit, now and for ever. AMEN. Prayer over e Gifts Eternal God, receive all we offer you is day. Give us e wisdom of obedience and help us to do your holy and life-giving will; rough Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. Prayer after Communion Eternal God, you have fed us at e table of your grace. Deliver us from all spiritual pride, and give us a quiet confidence in your mercy. We ask is in e name of Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. Prayer Intentions for is week. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for The Most Reverend Stephen Than Myint Oo Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon Suffragan Bishop of Yangon (Myanmar) The Rt. Reverend Joseph Than Pe. Provincial Prayer Care: We pray for Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Bishop Cyrus Pitman. Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: We pray for Parish of Harbour Grace, Rector -The Reverend Shirley Nosewory; Parish of Botwood, Rector - The Reverend Larry Chatman. Those who are ill. Mark Marsh, Neil Mahoney, James Snow, Stella Coffin (moer of Neil). Our congregational Offerings for: St. Matew St. John February 27, 2011 $1, $1,206.00

4 CONFIRMATION 2011: The next Confirmation Class will be Tuesday, March 8 3:15 pm at Amalgamated Academy. All Confirmation Candidates are expected st to attend. The date for Confirmation is Sunday, May 1, 6:30 pm at St. John e Evangelist Church. LENTEN QUIET DAY: The Parishes of Port-de-Grave/Bay Roberts/Resurrection. There will be a Lenten Quiet Day held at St. Luke s on March 19, 10 am - 2 pm. The retreat leader will be Reverend Dr. Peter Barnes, a pastoral counsellor specialist wi Eastern Heal. For more information call by March 12, GOSPEL CONCERT: in aid of The Guatemala Mission Team Mission Trip 2011, Sunday, March 27, 2 pm at St. Matew s Church, Bay Roberts. Everyone welcome, no admission - free will offering gratefully accepted. ST. MATTHEW DUTY LIST Reader: Harold Crosbie Server: Nicholas Mercer, Brandon Galway Elements Bearers: Don, Kim, Todd & Nicholas Butler Eucharistic Assistants: Rosalind Olsen, Neil Coffin Sidespersons: Gerald & Eliza French, Scott French ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST Reader: Sandra Roach Server: Valerie Samways, Rick Olsen Sidespersons: Harry & Sandra Roach, Emma Sellars SERVICES FOR NEXT WEEK March 9, (Ash Wednesday) 7:30 pm St. John e Evangelist Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist March 13, 2011 (Last after Epiphany 9:30 am St. Matew Holy Eucharist 11:00 am St. John e Evangelist Holy Eucharist Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: NEED A HAND - Trained volunteers are available to help seniors and low-income individuals complete a straightforward income tax return. It s a free service. For details, call or

5 Events is Week Wednesday, March 9-10:00 am - St. John e Evangelist ACW Craft Day. - 10:30 am - Bible Study at e Rectory. -7:30 pm. - JTC & Seniors CLB -St.Luke s Hall, Port de Grave. Thursday, March 10-6:45 pm - LTC & YTC at St. John e Evangelist Hall. Friday, March 11 Card Game, St. John e Evangelist Hall. Saturday, March 12-8 am - 11 am - St. Patrick s Day Breakfast, at St. John e Evangelist Church Hall. Come along and bring a friend, cost $6.00. AWARE DAY: Anglican Women Alive Renewed Enriched Women Ministering to Women, Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9-5, The Church of e Good Shepherd, Mount Pearl. Register by May 15, Contact Olive at ************ PRAYER: O God our streng and our protector, we give You anks and praise for Your great goodness toward us. Help us to be wory of all You give and promise. Help us to be wory of e kingdom at You will establish, for we ask it rough Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.