Prayer after Communion p. 419 Doxology p. 214 Final Blessing Hymn (screen) Transfiguration Hymn Dismissal p. 215 Organ Postlude

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1 AUGUST 6 th TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:00 a.m. BCP Holy Communion (Psalm 99 p. 456 BCP ) Service begins on page 67 BCP Layreader: Warren Tay Collect of the Day (in unison): Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Greeter: Mike Nowlan Layreader: Warren Tay Processional Hymn 167 (CP) Tis Good Lord to Be Here Daniel 7: 9-10, (Maria Murphy) Psalm 99 p. 837 BAS 2 Peter 1: (Paul Murphy) Gospel: Luke 9: (Jeanne Matheson) Offering Hymn 70 (CP) Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Prayer after Communion p. 419 Hymn (screen) Transfiguration Hymn Altar Flowers are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Beaudry and Benedict families. Praying for our Parish Families: This week we pray for Bill Canning, Ruth Ann Williams, René & Jill Doucet and Brittany Brown & Brandon Dunning. Diocesan Prayer Cycle: Avon Valley (The Rev d Tom Henderson, The Rev d James Small, Honorary Assistant, and Joan); Aylesford with Berwick (The Rev d Mel Malton); Cornwallis (The Rev d Maya Bevan); St. John s Wolfville/Horton (Archdeacon Sandra Fyfe and James, The Rev d Ann Watson, Deacon, The Rev d Dr. Bruce Matthews, Honorary Assistant, and Pamela). August 1 Diane Dunlap August 2 James Duston, Jim MacIntosh August 5 Diane Roper-Sutherland, Ken Webb, Richard Dennis, Ruby Ripley August 7 Phyllis Crowe August 8 Ina Major August 10 Bob Cullen August 12 Susan Webb Happy Anniversary! August 2 Sheldon & Judy Rose August 7 Lee & Shirley Allen, Gordon & Cheryl Taylor August 9 Sarah Lennerton & Jason Reynolds Prayer over the Gifts: Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

2 AUGUST 13 th 10 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 a.m. BCP Holy Communion (Psalm 105: 1-6, p. 464 BCP) Service begins on page 67 BCP Layreader: Gordon West Collect of the Day (in unison): Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church. Open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love, joy, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Greeter: Harold Wilson Layreader: Jean Stratford Processional Hymn 532 (CP) What a Friend We Have in Jesus Genesis 37: 1-4, (Diane Roper-Sutherland) Psalm 105: 1-6, p. 845 BAS Romans 10: 5-15 (Lynn Rawlinson) Gospel: Matthew 14: (Judy Rose) Prayer after Communion p. 374 Recessional Hymn 401 (CP) My Life Flows On Altar Flowers are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Tedford family from Doris. Praying for our Parish Families: This week we pray for Marg Elliott, Arnold Hatfield, Lesley & Shawn Evans, and Sterling Hubley & Debbie Sullivan. Diocesan Prayer Cycle: St. James, Kentville (The Rev d Catherine Desloges, Assistant Parish Priest, and Brian) and Brooklyn (The Rev d Tom Henderson, Priest-in-Charge). August 14 Harry Wilson August 15 Rev. Gary Yetman August 17 Doris Phillips Happy Anniversary! August 16 Jack & Anne Hepburn August 17 Michael & Hazel Sherren Offering Hymn (screen) Be Still Prayer over the Gifts: Father, receive all we offer you this day, and grant that in this eucharist we may be enriched by the gifts of the Spirit. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

3 AUGUST 20 th 11 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 a.m. BAS Holy Eucharist (Psalm 133 p. 890 BAS ) Layreader: Stephen Hamlin Collect of the Day (in unison): Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your Son. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Greeter: Ken Webb Layreader: Stephen Hamlin Processional Hymn 291 (CP) O Christ the Healer Prayer after Communion p. 375 Recessional Hymn (screen) When Painful Memories Altar Flowers are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of my mother and father from daughter Shirley (Mrs. Ed Lorraine). Praying for our Parish Families: This week we pray for Hope & Roy Gouthro, Earl & Goldie Chisholm, Josh & Laurie Burcham, and Robert & Elaine MacCallum. Diocesan Prayer Cycle: Christ Church, Windsor (The Rev d David Curry and Marilyn) and Annapolis (The Rev d Tory Byrne, Priest-in-Charge, The Rev d Canon Donald Neish, Honorary Assistant, and Sarah). Genesis 45: 1-15 (Sarah Slater) Psalm 133 p. 890 BAS Romans 11: 1-2a, (Michael Sherren) Gospel: Matthew 15: (Ken Webb) Offering Hymn 293 (CP) Your Hands O Lord Prayer over the Gifts: Loving God and Father, you have adopted us to be your heirs. Accept all we offer you this day, and give us grace to live as faithful children. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

4 AUGUST 27 th 12 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 a.m. BCP Holy Communion (Psalm 124 p. 499 BCP) Service begins on page 67 BCP Collect of the Day (in unison): Almighty God, we are taught by your word that all our doings without love are worth nothing. Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Greeter: Bob Adams Layreader: Joan MacDonald Processional Hymn 560 (CP) God Whose Almighty Word Prayer after Communion p. 376 Recessional Hymn 564 (CP) Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us Altar Flowers are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of departed choir friends. Praying for our Parish Families: This week we pray for Valerie McMaster, Beth & Mark Greatorex, Mike & Prue Hansen, and Jeff & Leona Hunt. Diocesan Prayer Cycle: Bridgetown (The Rev d Joel Hardy and Hannah) and Clements (The Rev d Gordon Neish, Priest-in-Charge). August 27 Bob MacCallum, Sarah Lennerton, Linda Carter August 28 Les Hurst Exodus 1:8 2:10 (Adele Stokoe) Psalm 124 p. 884 BAS Romans 12: 1-8 (Warren Tay) Gospel: Matthew 16: (Mike Stokoe) Homily Joan MacDonald Offertory Hymn (screen) I am Walking a Path of Peace Prayer over the Gifts: God of glory, receive all we offer this day as a symbol of our love, and increase in us that true and perfect gift. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

5 August Provincial Prayer Care: Aug. 6 The Primate and the Council of General Synod (Archbishop Fred Hiltz). Aug. 13 Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario (Archbishop Colin Johnson and the Provincial Council). Aug. 20 Diocese of Montreal (Bishop Mary Irwin-Gibson). Aug. 27 Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and the Yukon (Archbishop John Privett and the Provincial Council). Give thanks for: Time for rest and reflection (NSPEI); Warm summer days and time to relax (ENL); Those who work in parish summer camps and the ministry of the Anglican Foundation (MTL); Diocesan Choir School 60 th anniversary, summer camps directors and staff, bishop and clergy vacations, and ministry of Canons Allen, Keith and Walter, retiring (FRED); The volunteers from our diocese who work at Maison des Marin in the port of Quebec City and prayers that have been answered and for our strength and good health (QUE); and refreshing rains to water our farms (WNL). Please pray for: Parishes in transit (NSPEI); a safe and enjoyable summer for all (ENL); Summer programs at Camps Medley and Brookwood (FRED); Those sick in hospitals and unable to be with their loved ones during the summer season, those who live with chronic pain and health problems, people having lost employment and are seeking new positions, giving strength to those who feel lost and alone, students preparing for their next academic year, and teachers and students returning to schools, colleges, universities and seminaries (QUE); Safe family vacations and travels (WNL); For Bishop Francis Loyo and the Diocese of Rokon, South Sudan, as we seek to support and commit ourselves to one another as fellow Christians in overcoming the barriers of race, culture and distance, so that our love may be like yours which cherishes all of us, your children (CNL). Gather Worship Learn Serve Grow! The Parish of St. John the Evangelist 23 Church St., Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3Z5 Church Telephone stjohnstruro@ns.sympatico.ca August, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS: We welcome all who are visiting with us. May your worship experience with us enhance your relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Please speak to our greeters, as we have a small gift for you, and sign our guest book in the porch way. If you are travelling today, may God go with you on your journey. Rev. Gary will be on vacation for the month of August. Angela will be on vacation the weeks of August 7-11 th and August 28 th September 1 st. During the month of August, the church office will be closed on Wednesdays. Wednesday noon Eucharists continue all summer long. It s a great chance to worship and stay connected to your parish even if you are away on the weekend! Rector: The Rev d Lori Ramsey Associates: The Rev d Gary Yetman and The Rev d Dorothy Tay Wardens: Michael Stokoe and Melinda Tattrie PLEASE LEAVE THIS LEAFLET IN THE CHURCH FOR FUTURE REFERENCE