Easter 3 April 10, 2016

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1 Collect O God, Your Son made himself known to his disciples In the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, That we may see him in his redeeming work,amen Prayer over the Gifts God of grace, you have freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you this day, and strengthen us in the new life you have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN Prayer after Communion Father, we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life. Strengthen our faith that we may grow in love for you and for each other; through Jesus Christ the risen Lord. AMEN. Prayer Intentions for this week: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean, The Most Rev. Ian Gerald James Ernest. Provincial Prayer Care: Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Archbishop Percy Coffin and the Provincial Council. Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: Pray for Parish of Twillingate., Rector The Rev. Dr. Joanne Mercer; Parish of St. Mark the Evangelist, Rector The Rev. Robert Cooke. Those who are ill: Doreen & Fred Russell, Joyce Kelly, Violet Snow, Elizabeth Mercer, Susan Miller Our Congregational Offerings for: St. Matthew St. John April 3, 2016 $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) Easter 3 April 10, 2016 Baptized. Fed. Sent. Diocesan Bishop: +The Rt. Rev. Dr. Geoff Peddle Priest In Charge: The Rev. Dr. Hugh Fudge+ Parish Secretary: Mrs. Frances Hussey Wardens: Mr Wade. Clarke & Mr Bert Nash (St. Matthew s) Mr. John Dawe & Mr. Walter Perrault (St. John) Office Telephone: Reverend Fudge s Telephone: Office anglicanrectory@gmail.com Reverend Fudge s hefudge@eastlink.ca Parish Website: Service for Next Sunday April 17 (Easter 4 White) 11:00 a.m. St. Matthew Contemporary Eucharist (BAS) Please Note: There will be a Joint Service at St. Matthew s for both congregations next Sunday followed by a Pot Luck at St. John the Evangelist Hall beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to share his or her favourite dish as we welcome our new priest, The Rev. Kenute Francis and his family to our parish.

2 Readings for Today: First Reading -Acts 9:1-6 Jesus confronts Saul to make him see his selfinflicted spiritual blindness and opens a path for him to experience healing. Psalm 30 Second Reading - Revelation 5:11-14 In praise and worship we join our voices with the heavenly throng to bless God with all we have and are. Gospel - John 21:1-19 (20-22) - Jesus challenges disciples to cast their nets on the wrong side of the boat, then challenges Peter s love for him and calls him to feed my sheep. ST. MATTHEW S DUTY LIST: Reader: Neil Coffin Eucharistic Assistants: Rosalind Morgan, Neil Coffin Elements Bearers: Gerald & Eliza French Sidespersons: Debbie Mercer, Emily Dyckson Counters: Bert Nash, Don Butler ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST: Reader: Debbie Jewer Eucharistic Assistants: Karen Morris, Edward Kelly Elements Bearers: Emma Sellars, Jane Snow Sidespersons: Debbie & Gary Jewer, Margaret Sparkes Counters: Gary Jewer, Gus French The Congregation of Bay Roberts-Coley s Point extends a big thank you to Rev. and Mrs. Fudge for their exemplary service and guidance to us during this past four months. We extend our best wishes for your good health and happiness during the ensuing year. We welcome into Christ s Holy Catholic Church today at St. John the Evangelist Carter James Dawson Jeans. We pray God s blessing upon him as he begins his journey of faith today. The Parish of Bay Roberts Coley s Point would like to congratulate Mrs. Emmie Roach on the occasion of her 96 th Birthday April 14 th. May God continue to bless and keep her. Thank You: St. John the Evangelist ACW would like to thank everyone who contributed to The Ministry to the Deaf. It was very much appreciated. Advance Notice: St. Matthew s On Line Auction will take place in early May. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the Parish Office. Late Easter Memorial Donation to St. Matthew s Altar Guild was received in memory of Gordon & Elsa Snow from Gordon, Donna, Brandan & Blake Snow. Late Easter Memorial Donations to St. John the Evangelist Altar Guild: Loyal Orange Association Dashing Schomberg LOL, No. 45 March 9, 2016 On behalf of LOL No. 45 we take great blessing in donating to your church. We would like to donate this in time for your Easter Service in memorium of Departed Brethern of our association and your church. Thank you. They were long-time members and well missed by all. Wishing your church a Blessed Easter. Fraternally, Bro. Dave Hawe, Rec. Secretary. MR. & MRS. GUS DAWE & LOVED ONES from Mary Myers & Family. LOVED ONES from Gus & Heather French & Family. CANON T.E. & ENID SMITH from The Family. MALCOLM & VIOLET DAWE from The Family. Donation to Cemetery Fund in memory of Grandparents LEONARD & HILDA STICK from granddaughter Marnie, Paul, Mark & Andrew Hillyard. Donations to St. Matthew s Annex Restoration Fund in memory of the late Robert Crane in the amount of $ were received from the following: Jason Crane, Joy Martin, George & Shirley Owen, Eric & Olive Roach, Clifford & Lillian Morgan, Jessie & John Morgan, Gilbert & Stella Crane, Chorine Yetman, Irving & Jean Parsons, David & Amanda Gifford, Paul & Dawn Lynch, Joe & Minnie Corbett, Joe & Doreen Crane, Ron & Sharon Crane, Ron & Velma Dawe, Greg & Shelly Smith, Richard Crane, Harris & Evelyn Crane, Eric & Lillian Crane & Anonymous cash donations. Prayers of the People 3 rd of Easter Lord, you have commanded us as you did Peter to feed your sheep, and so we pray for the wisdom, courage, and patience to do so, Help us to see your flock in new eyes. Guide us with your heart to those who have gone astray. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

3 Almighty and merciful God, you exalted your Son as Leader and Saviour, and raised him above all rule and authority. Give your faithful people courage to follow him in obedience to you wherever we are called to witness. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. As the disciples of Jesus ventured out at his word, so give us faith to trust and obey his word in our lives as we pursue together the mission of the church. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. As Jesus commanded Peter to feed his sheep; so strengthen all the clergy to preach the gospel and administer the sacraments with faithfulness and conviction. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. As the disciples shared a meal with the risen Lord, so by your Holy Spirit bring us in faith to the table of the Lord where we may feast on Him who is our priest and victim. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. We ask your blessing on those who are sick, especially. And bless Those who care for them. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Bring us at last with all who have died, especially. To the adoration Of the Lamb who was slain. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. God of victory over death, your Son revealed himself again and again, and convinced his followers of his glorious resurrection. Grant that we may know his risen presence, in love obediently feed his sheep, and care for the lambs of his flock, until we join the hosts of heaven in worshipping you and praising him who is worthy of blessing and honor, glory and power, forever and ever. Amen. The mind is a garden where thoughts flowers grow, The thoughts that we think are seeds that we sow. April s Song An April day is never still With glowing sounds on every hill, And here the song of spring is heard In joyful singing of each bird. The tapping of a gentle rain Plays notes upon the windowpane, And tulips sleeping in their bed Awake to drumbeats overhead! The breezes sigh, as breezes do, When once again the skies are blue And look for newly budding leaves To entertain with melodies. The season always seems to start When I hear music in my heart, And April s tune is sure to say That spring at last is here to stay. (Gertrude Dicks) A Prayer for Those We Love Our Father who art in heaven, Hear this little prayer And reach across the miles today that stretch from here to there, So I may feel much closer to those I m fondest of And they may know I think of them with thankfulness and love, And help all people everywhere who must often dwell apart To know that they re together in the haven of the heart!

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