FEBRUARY 1, 2015 EPIPHANY IV We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship 8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67) Opening Hymn: 88 Gradual Hymn: 98 Offertory Hymn: 439 Recessional: 384 (vs. 1,2,3,6) 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 ( Old Testament p.174) 2nd Reading: Mark 1:21-28 ( New Testament p.35) Homily: Canon Stuart Pike 10:00am HOLY EUCHARIST (printed separately-blue booklet) (service also found in Book of Alternative Services (BAS) -page 185) We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship Prelude Processional Hymn: 450 The Collect of the Day 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (Old Testament p.174) Psalm 111 (BAS p.860) Psalm Refrain (Sung): The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (New Testament p.171) Gradual Hymn: 585 Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28 (New Testament p.35) Homily: Canon Stuart Pike Prayers of the People The Peace Announcements The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn: 500 Communion Hymns: 455, 487, 470 ( please join in singing of these Hymns ) Blessing Recessional Hymn: 631 Postlude ( the postlude is part of the service and you are invited to stay & enjoy this music) In the Narthex, we have FM Assistive Listening Devices. Please speak with the Verger if you would like to use one. Please return them to the Verger following the service.
WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS & VISITORS and invite you to participate fully in our worship this morning. You are welcome to come to the Altar Rail or station to receive communion or a blessing. All are encouraged to receive from the chalice or with bread alone, and to refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice). NURSERY for children (up to 3yrs old) in room 302 of the Parish Hall, during the 10am service. COLLECT: Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS: God of steadfast love, may our offering this day, by the power of your Holy spirit, renew us for your service. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: Source of all goodness, in this eucharist we are nourished by the bread of heaven and invigorated with new wine. May these gifts renew our lives, that we may show your glory to all the world, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF : ****Our grandson Kevin James Latimer, always in our hearts; given by Marjorie & Kevin Latimer & family ****Parents Mike & Marion Croucher; loved & missed by their daughter Alice Every Wednesday: SERVICES -10am - Holy Communion Feb. 8/15 Feb. 15/15 Epiphany V -8:15am Holy Communion -10am Holy Eucharist - Black History Sunday Last Sunday After Epiphany Vestry Sunday -8:15am Holy Communion -10am Holy Eucharist Black History Sunday NEXT SUNDAY, February 8, 2015 In order to celebrate Black History month, at our 10 a.m. service, the focus of the music will be African American Spirituals. Please let other people in the community know and invite them to come along. REMINDER: PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG. This is a great help for visitors, clergy & other parishioners.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015 EPIPHANY IV NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline for the SPRING issue of the St. Luke s newsletter is THIS COMING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd This issue covers the months of March, April, May. Please email your submission to newsletter@stlukesburlington.ca If you do not use email, you may drop it off at the church office. ***Sorry, but no late submissions will be accepted.*** BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved one? Do you feel alone in your grief or are you having difficulty in working through your grief? I invite you to attend the next Bereavement Support Group. We will meet tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:30 in the Boardroom. Please join us in a warm, safe, caring environment as we work through our journeys together. For more information, please contact Rev. Deacon Sheila Plant. Super Bowl Sunday! Are you ready for some football!?! Once again the Salt and Light Youth Group is hosting a Super Bowl Party THIS EVENING beginning at 6pm. Come and enjoy the game as we turn the Great Hall into the biggest living room in Burlington. There will be P&S Chilis that s Payne and Siteman Chilis and you can bring your own libations and other snacks as you see fit. Let s see how the Pats fair against the defending champs. All are welcome! WIND-UP MARKET MEETING/WINE & CHEESE MONDAY FEB. 2, 2015 AT 7:30pm in ROOM 201 For ANYONE involved with CHRISTMAS MARKET 2014 CONTACT: Cathy Payne 905-639-5135 Heather White 905-639-2922 Cecilia Taylor-Clare 905-639-4801
St. Luke s Annual Pancake Supper (sold out last 2 years ) Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 Continuous servings: 5:00pm to 7:00pm In the Great Hall Tickets: Adults $7.00, Children $4.00, Families $18.00 Available on Sundays following the 8:15 service & at coffee hour PANCAKES, SAUSAGES, BACON, COFFEE/TEA, POP, DESSERT! Lenten Book Study: Our Lenten book Study will be using the Bishop s selection this year, the book - Being Christian by Archbishop Rowan Williams. It is just a four-week study after our coffee hour each Sunday between March 1st and March 22nd. Confirmation Classes This year s Confirmation Classes will begin Thursday February 26 th. The course is open to all people and is especially for young people who are currently in Grade 8 and up. The course will run on Thursday afternoons, 4:30-6pm, from February 26 th through to the Confirmation Date set for June 7 th. All people who are interested in taking part should contact Elliott (esiteman@stlukesburlington.ca) for a registration package. If you are seeking information, wanting to be confirmed, or desiring to reaffirm your baptismal covenant then this course is for you. The Parish Church of St. Luke Presents Taizé Night Prayer In the business of our work-a-day lives, we all need a place and a space where we can be still and know the presence and the peace of God. In a world that is filled with noise it is good to have a place where quiet is respected and conversation is not required. Come and Pray With Us in the stillness of a candlelit hour. Friday, February 13, 2015-7:30 p.m.
Speakers Lunch Group The aim of the Speakers Lunch group is to foster awareness among parishioners of happenings & endeavours in the wider community that may be worthy of interest & support. The group meets at 11:30 am on the second Thursday of each month for social time, followed by a Bring Your Own Lunch & a talk by the speaker of the month. All are welcome please call Bill at 905-632-0930 for more information about the group. On Thursday February 12 Martin Thissen, Manager of Waste Water Treatment Halton Public Works Department Will talk about the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant and its history and plans for the future PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP DROP IN CENTRE meets Wed. morning in the Parish Hall, following the 10am church service. Feb. 4/15 Social Day Feb. 11/15 Valentine s Day Pot Luck Lunch FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Please join us on Friday mornings in the Archives/Library room at 9:30-11 am for Bible Study. The study of the upcoming lectionary for Sunday increases our understanding of the scriptures and prepares us for worship. This is a casual study and all are welcome. For more info call Marjorie at 905-639-4386. BAKE SALE IN SUPPORT OF THE MADAGASCAR MISSIONS Sunday March 1st, during coffee hour We will be holding a bake sale in support of Mary Sherwood s work at the orphanage and inner city youth centre in Madagascar. The orphanage especially has faced a number of financial challenges this past year including a fire. Now Mary has made a special appeal to her supporters for emergency funds to help pay for radiation treatments for the director of the orphanage, who is battling cancer. They need to raise over $4500 to cover these costs. Any excess funds raised will go into a health care fund for the children. We hope you can help, by baking something for the sale and/or buying some of the delicious items that will be offered. More details to follow. Thank you for supporting Mary and the children at this very difficult time.
FIVE SUNDAYS FOR FOOD IN LENT HELP ST. MATTHEW S HOUSE HELP OTHERS Once again, during 5 Sundays of Lent, we will be collecting food and personal care items to help stock the shelves at St. Matthew s House. As part of your Lenten devotions, please remember those in our area who struggle to feed their families. Thank you for your generous support February 22 BREAKFAST FOOD (Cereal, Peanut Butter, Powdered & Canned Milk) March 1 TOILETRIES (Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste/brushes, Toilet Paper) March 8 SOUPS AND CANNED STEWS (Canned or Dry Soups, Stews, Chili, Ravioli) March 15 BABY SUPPLIES (Infant & Junior Food, Cereal, Diapers, Similac, SMA.) March 22 CANNED FOODS (Meats, Fish, Vegetables, Fruits, Spaghetti Sauce) If you prefer to make a cash donation, please use the St. Luke s envelopes in the pews and write St. Matthew s House on the donation for line. Thank you for your support. HALTON FRESH FOOD BOX Order your fresh fruits and vegetables by the first Tuesday of the month, February 3rd. Large $17 Small $13 Bag $8 Next pick up day is Tuesday February 17 in the parish hall. Please join us for coffee hour in the Great Hall immediately following the 10am service.