Pentecost II June 10, 2012

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1 The Anglican Church of Canada The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point (St. John the Evangelist * St. Matthew s) Pentecost II June 10, 2012 Diocesan Bishop: +The Right Reverend Cyrus Pitman Priest & Rector: The Reverend Amanda Taylor+ (revamandataylor@gmail.com) Parish Secretary: Mrs. Frances Hussey (anglicanrectory@gmail.com) Wardens: Mr. Wade Clarke & Mr. Bert Nash (St. Matthew s) Mr. John Dawe & Mr. Walter Perrault (St. John) Office Telephone: Parish Web Site: The ruler of this world shall now be cast out; and when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself. John 12.31, 32

2 Services for today Pentecost II June 10, :30 am St. Matthew Matins 11:00 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist Commentary of the Readings for Today: First Reading (Isaiah 6:1-8) The temple furnishings come suddenly alive for Isaiah as he experiences the realities behind the symbols, living cherubim ascribing triple holiness to Lord God of Hosts. In that encounter, he hears himself claimed and called by the Holy, Holy, Holy One. Psalm 29 Second Reading (Romans 8:12-17) If we have received the Spirit of God, we can and should live from the power of the spirit, even and especially in the face of suffering. The Gospel (John 3:1-17) Jesus uses two different metaphors to help Nicodemus understand life in the Kingdom of God being born again by the Spirit and the story of the serpent in the wilderness. Services for next Sunday June 17 (Pentecost III - Green) 9:30 am St. John the Evangelist Mattins 11:00 am St. Matthew Holy Eucharist ST. MATTHEW S DUTY LIST: Reader: Corb Newman Servers: Brandon Galway Element Bearers: Lillian & Allyson Crane Eucharistic Assistants: Ches Lake, Barbara Crosbie Sidespersons: Merv & Pat Clarke ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST: Reader: Walter Perrault Server: Elements Bearers: Debbie & Gary Jewer Eucharistic Assistants: Rosalind Olsen, Edward Kelly Sidespersons: Everett French, Roy Jones, Marie Drover

3 Events this Week: Tuesday, June 5 7:30 pm Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting at the rectory Wednesday, June 6 7:30 pm Parish Council Meeting at St. Matthew s Sunday School Room Thursday, June 7 7:30 pm CLB Annual Inspection at St. John the Evangelist Hall Friday, June 8 Card Game at St. John the Evangelist Hall. The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point extends condolences to Edward & Marina Bradbury and Family on the death of Edward s brother PHILIP BOYD BRADBURY. 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. 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. Archdeaconry Mission to Belize: Anyone interested in participating in the Mission to Belize in November 2013, is asked to speak to Reverend Amanda. Please pray about becoming involved in this life-changing ministry as the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador seeks to grow its relationship with the Diocese of Belize. Attention VBS Volunteers! We will be having a planning meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 7:30 pm at the rectory. All volunteers are asked to come along.

4 Parish Council: There will be a very important Parish Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 6, 7:30 pm at St. Matthew s Sunday School room. Members are asked to please make every effort to attend. If you are unable to make it, please contact the Parish office. 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. Sunday June 3, 2012 marks Queen Elizabeth s Diamond Jubilee. To commemorate this event the services that day will be from the Book of Common Prayer and the services will also include special prayers for this celebration. Vacation Bible School 2012: Once again this year our Parish will be holding a Vacation Bible School on June 26 June 29 from 9 am 12 pm at St. John the Evangelist Hall, Coley s Point. This will be for children ages VBS involves crafts, drama, music, food and a whole lot more! If you know of any children who may be interested please spread the word! To register, contact Reverend Amanda at or revamandataylor@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!! Dates to remember Thursday, June 21 6 pm Joint Vestry/Parish Council BBQ at St. John the Evangelist Hall Guatemala Mission: As you are already aware, three members of our Parish Lorne Kirby, Pam Norman & Eric Norman are currently in Guatemala. During this coming week they will be building houses, doing Bible studies and activities with the children of the community, and hosting workshops for mothers in Guatemala. Please uphold them in your daily prayer as they work with our neighbors in Guatemala.

5 Today our Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The Christian doctrine of the Trinity goes back to many passages in the Scriptures and is expressed in the decrees of the Ecumenical Councils. It is the first of the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion: I. Of Faith in the Holy Trinity. There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

6 Collect O God, You have assured the human family of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Deliver us from the death of sin and raise us to new life in him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN. Prayer over the Gifts Merciful God and Father, in Adam s fall we were born to death; in the new Adam we are reborn to life. In all we offer you this day may we share a taste of your eternal kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Prayer after Communion O God, we have shared in the mysteries of the body and blood of Christ. Nourish us by this feast, that we may live the risen life and serve you faithfully in the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN. AMEN. Prayer Intentions for this week: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: Pray for Parish of St. Mary the Virgin, Corner Brook, Rector The Reverend Karen Laldin ; Parish of Burin Rector The Reverend Robert Peddle. Those who are ill: Mark Marsh, Sharon Greenland, Fred Russell, Ellie Lynch, Jim Pitts, Ernie Singleton, Cecil Smith, Rick French, Michael Greening. Our Congregational Offerings for: St. Matthew St. John June 3, 2012 $1, $3,428.25