Sunday, March 25, 2012 Lent 5

Sunday, March 25, 2012 Lent 5

Holy Week Worship Schedule Wednesdays in Lent: February 22 to April 4 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion & Breakfast April 1 Palm Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. The Gathering April 5 Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion & foot washing April 6 Good Friday 10:00 a.m. Observance of the Passion of our Lord April 8 Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. The Gathering This week at St. John s York Mills Monday, March 26 1:00 p.m. Compass Group - Bayview & Lawrence 7:30 p.m. Compass Group - Bayview Village Tuesday, March 27 10:00 a.m. Compass Group - Shepard Room 11:15 a.m.. Prayers for St. John s - Children s Chapel Wednesday, March 28 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion & Breakfast - Garnsworthy Room 7:30 p.m. Compass Group - Lawrence Park 7:30 p.m. Compass Group - Bayview & Sheppard 7:30 p.m. Compass Group - Memorial Chapel Our Compass Groups are places of friendship, learning and spiritual growth. There is always a welcome for new members. For more information contact Anne+ at acrosthwait@sjym.ca Sunday, April 1 The Passion of Our Lord 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m. The Gathering Regular Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 25 Lent 5 Collect for the Day: Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew. May the power of his victorious cross transforms those who turn in faith to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion Welcome & Community News Collect of the Day First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Pew Bible OT p. 570 Reader: Barbara Shearer Psalm # 119:9-16 BCP p. 485 Gospel: John 12:20-33 Pew Bible NT p. 81 Nicene Creed Homily Drew+ Offertory Intercessions Thanksgiving and Consecration Communion Prayers after Communion p. 85 Blessing About this week s Readings: It is God s purpose that His laws be written on our hearts. Jesus came to show us the way through absolute submission to God s will. Rising triumphant over all that evil can do, He provides victory for us as we walk in faith in the light of His life. With the Psalmist we pray, Create in me a clean heart. Olivia Lee Lessons for April 1: Lessons to be considered are: Mk 11:1-11; Is 50:4-9a; Ps 118:1-4; 19-25; Mk 15:1-39, (40-47)

10:00 a.m. Prelude: The Wonderful Cross (C. Tomlin, I. Watts, J.D. Walt, J. Reeves, L. Mason Trumpet Voluntary (William Walond) Welcome & Community News Processional Hymn: #10 We, the Lord s People Opening Prayers p. 185 Collect of the Day: Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew. May the power of his victorious cross transforms those who turn in faith to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.. Children gather at the front Children s Focus Worship Song: There Is a Redeemer Children go to church school The Proclamation of the Word First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Pew Bible OT p. 570 Reader: Stephen Bent Gospel Acclamation: # 717 Praise to You, O Lord Gospel: John 12:20-33 Pew Bible NT p. 81 Sermon Drew+ Prayers of the People: Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn: #80 We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus Prayer over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer #2 p. 196 Sanctus: # 683 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord John Merbecke Breaking of the Bread #7 Lent Celebrant: We break the bread of life, All: Communion in Christ s body once broken

Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Let your Church be the wheat which bears its fruit in dying. All: If we have died with him, we shall live with him. If we hold firm, we shall reign with him. Lord s Prayer Eric Wyse Agnus Dei: #685 O Lamb of God Communion: Choir #611 Our Father, We Have Wandered All Who Are Thirsty #608 Come, You Sinners Prayer after Communion p. 214 Blessing We Depart to Follow God Recessional: : #602 Lift High the Cross (verses 1, 2, 4) Dismissal Postlude: BWV 612 Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund (J. S. Bach) Healing Prayer & Anointing will be offered in the chapel after communion today. The Moms' Compass Group is collecting gently used handbags and sample size beauty products (soaps, lotions, cosmetics, etc. -- things that make a mom feel pretty). These items will be put together as gifts for the children of Flemingdon Park to give to their moms for Mother's Day. Please drop your donations in the bin in the foyer. We will also gladly accept financial donations to this project. Cheques can be dropped off in the office and should be made payable to "St. John's York Mills" with "Mother's Day Outreach" on the memo line. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Bickley. Thank you for your support!

Easter Dinner at Drew and Carolyn s home - Sunday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. following the 5:00 p.m. Gathering Service. Not everyone in our parish has family in Toronto with whom they can share a meal. If you would like to share Easter dinner with us and your St. John s family, we invite you to our home at 91 Haddington Avenue. If you are able, please bring your favourite appetizer, main course, salad or dessert and anything you would enjoy having to drink. We would appreciate it if you would please remember not to put nuts in any dish. RSVP to lgrasley@sjym.ca. or 416-225-6611 no later than Tuesday, April 3rd. Drew and Carolyn Church School Registration for September 2012 has begun. Children will receive registration forms from their teacher and in addition, forms are available in the foyer or from Jan. Forms are to be completed for all children from birth to 13 years of age as of September 1, 2012. Parents are to return the forms to their child s teacher or Church Office by April 1st. Early registration will assist the Church School Committee in planning for the fall. If you are considering becoming a Church School teacher or have questions in general, please contact Brenda Parkes at 416-229-2097 or parkes.brenda@gmail.com. The Gathering: Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Informal Worship, Coffee & Conversation This is a free-flowing contemporary worship experience designed to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed and thoughtful atmosphere. Music is provided by Infinitely More as the core of our worship band. Come as you are and come a little early to grab a coffee and snack before the service begins. This is a great event to invite people to, so if you like what you hear in the sermon this morning, bring someone to The Gathering tonight. Music will include: No other Name; Spirit of the Living God; and They ll Know We are Christians by our Love. The Sermon title is: A Matter of Conscience. Communion will be celebrated April 8th

Finding God in Everyday Life Part 2 During Lent I offered you the invitation to find God in your everyday life by doing an examen each day a review of your day so you are growingly aware of the presence of God as you move through your daily activities. You ll find it in the past bulletins on our website www.sjym.ca. Historically Lent has become a time of self-examination and prayer where we are encouraged to let go of things that get in the way of our awareness of God s presence and movement in our life. In our readings, mid-way through Lent we watch as Jesus clears out the temple. He tips over the everyday bits of life that have infiltrated into their worship space. In your reflection time, notice if there are things or people that infiltrate into your worship space. Perhaps there are ideas or situations that re-appear and that draw you away from being aware of goodness, kindness, gentleness and love. These re-appearances are known as attachments. Lent is an excellent time to become aware of our common attachments and ask Jesus to take care of them for us. Comments or questions? Anne+ acrosthwait@sjym.ca. Making the Christ Connection between school, home and church is often difficult for children. What does church have to do with school and how do children begin to connect the dots between their different worlds? Using the think-aloud process, this particular teaching method focuses on building children's ability to make connections between the Two Great Commandments, Fruits of the Spirit and stories that children encounter in everyday life. By challenging children to ask what is Jesus doing in this story? they will learn to make the connection between the Biblical and secular in their lives. This easy strategy can be incorporated into any existing Church School program and uses storytelling to uplift spiritual formation. Come prepared to collaborate with fellow educators, share your favourite Bible stories and picture books that connect to the Fruits of the Spirit and the character traits used by school districts in this workshop that will equip you with the tools necessary to have two full years of curriculum ready to teach! Join presenter Wanda Costinak on April 21st 9-3 for a day of building your curriculum and 'Making the Christ Connection!' Registration cost is $25 and includes a light lunch. To register please email the Rev. Dr. Catherine Keating, Deacon at ckeating@sjym.ca

Mark your Calendars! Take 2 SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. shows! St. John s York Mills Anglican Church 19 Don Ridge Drive, Toronto, ON M2P 1H3 Phone: (416) 225-6611 Fax: (416) 225-6081 E-mail: welcome@sjym.ca Website: www.sjym.ca Ministers: All the Baptized Rector: Rev. Dr. Drew V. MacDonald Associate Priest: Rev. Anne Crosthwait Deacons: Rev. Dr. Bruce Williams and Rev. Dr. Catherine Keating Church School Leaders: Jan Gardiner Williams, Charlotte Orser, Wanda Costinak, Trent Bickley Choir Director and Organist: Patrick Dewell Handbell Director: Carolyn Martin The Gathering Worship Leaders: Allison Lynn & Gerald Flemming Memorial Flowers: Barbara Lister Parish Administrator: Catherine Bryant Bookkeeper/Envelope Secretary: Anna McRae Verger & Churchyard Secretary: Bill Dennis Sexton: Mark Anderson Churchwardens: John Bruce, Blake Woodside Deputy Churchwardens: Steven Bickley, Faye Roberts Maurice Bent, Sylvia McConnell Treasurer: Judy Mack CCLI # 999945