Bishop: The Rt. Reverend Cyrus Pitman Rector: The Rev. Amanda Taylor BA.;Mdiv.(Hons).

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1 Easter V May 6, 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). I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord. Those who abide in me, and I in them, bear much fruit. John 15.5

2 Services for today 11 am St. Matthew Holy Eucharist & Sunday School Closing 7 pm St. John the Evangelist Evening Prayer Commentary of the Readings for Today: First Reading (Acts 8:26-40) An angel sends Philip, deacon and evangelist, to hop on board the chariot of an Ethiopian official puzzling over the meaning of Isaiah 53. Philip re-reads it through the story of the life, execution, and resurrection of Jesus. The man is baptized and will become a road evangelist in his own right. Psalm 22:24-30 Second Reading (1 John 4:7-21) The deep heartbeat of life in the Risen Lord -- - Abide in love; abide in the spirit given to all who confess Jesus as son of God; abide in God and you will abide in love; love one another. The Gospel (John 15:1-8) Abide in Christ, the true vine, and you will bear much fruit, and even more as the Father prunes you. Bear no fruit, because you are not abiding in Christ, and you may expect to be cut off and cast away. The Father s will isn t to cast you away, but that you abide in Christ and bear much fruit. Services for next Sunday May 13 (Easter VI White) 11 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist & Sunday School Closing 7 pm St. Matthew Holy Eucharist & Confirmation ST. MATTHEW S DUTY LIST: Readers: Acts 8: Julianna Clarke, Psalm 22: Aaron Attwood, 1 John 4:7-21 Sarah Smith Servers: Nicholas Mercer, Paul Franey Element Bearers: Olivia & Madison Morgan, Lucas & Paige Mercer Collection: Bruce Smith, Nolan Attwood, Julia Marsh, Philip Clarke, Matthew Akerman Greeters: Julia Dawson, Ryan Norman Eucharistic Assistants: Don Crane, Rosalind Olsen Sidespersons: Russ & Doris Pack, Eric Mercer ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST: Reader: Ethel Singleton Server: Sidespersons: Harry & Sandra Roach, Emma Sellars

3 The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point would like to congratulate Ascension Collegiate Graduates on their Graduation. We wish them every success in the future. Events this Week: Monday, May 7 7:30 pm Auction Committee Meeting at the rectory. Tuesday, May 8 2:00 pm Holy Eucharist at Bay Roberts Retirement Center - 4:30 pm Confirmation Class at St. Matthew s Church (Supper provided) - 6:30 pm Confirmation Rehearsal at St. Matthew s Church - 7:30 pm Helping Hand Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 9 10:30 am ACW at St. John the Evangelist Hall - 12:00 pm Archdeaconry Mission Meeting Thursday, May 10 9:00 am Archdeaconry Clergy Gathering Heart s Content Friday, May 11 Card Game at St. John the Evangelist Hall. Our Bishop, The Rt. Reverend Cyrus Pitman, will be in our Parish on Sunday May 13, 7 pm for a service of Confirmation at St. Matthew s Church. Please come along as we support our young people on this very important day in their lives. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service and all are invited! Confirmation Candidates and their families are asked to note that our next class will be Tuesday, May 8 4:30 pm at St. Matthew s Church. Supper will be provided. Parents and godparents are asked to join us for the rehearsal at 6:30 pm. In order to ensure that the Confirmation service runs efficiently, it is very important that all candidates and their families attend this rehearsal. Thank you to those who have responded to the call to become Vacation Bible School volunteers. As you can imagine, VBS takes a tremendous amount of work to plan and execute. If you would like to help us in any way, please speak to Reverend Amanda directly or call the office. The presentation that was supposed to be given today at St. Matthew s on the mission to Nicaragua has now been postponed to June 17. Lavrock Summer Camps: Junior Coed Camp (Ages 8-11) July 2-6 Intermediate Coed Camp (Ages 11-13) July 9 13 Girls Camp (Ages 8-13) July For further information and application forms, please contact the parish office ( ).

4 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. 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! St. John the Evangelist Sunday School families are reminded that the year-end pot luck will take place today, May 6, 4:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Hall. Hope to see you there! St. John Sunday School Closing will take place next Sunday, May 13. The children will be heavily involved in the service. Let s come out and congratulate students and teachers on another successful year! Congratulations to St. Matthew s 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.

5 Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they prepare for this sacrament: Matthew Akerman Aaron Attwood Lauren Clarke Nicholas Coombs Darcey Dawe Sarah Dawe Julia Marsh Emma Mercer Julia Mercer Matthew Ralph Nicholas Smith O Almighty Lord and Everlasting God, Vouchsafe we beseech thee, to direct sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of the laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Collect Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is he way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN. Prayer over the Gifts Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. AMEN. Prayer after Communion God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN.

6 Prayer Intentions for this week: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: Those who are ill: Pray for The Anglican Church of Korea, The Most Reverend Paul Kim Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea and Bishop of Seoul. Pray for Parish of Cow Head, Rector The Reverend Jean Brenton-Hickman; Parish of Daniel s Harbour Awaiting appointment. Mark Marsh, Sharon Greenland, Fred Russell, Ellie Lynch, Joyce Kelly, Jim Pitts. Our Congregational Offerings for: St. Matthew St. John April 22, 2012 $1, $1, April 29, 2012 $1, $927.50