The Anglican Church of Canada - Baccalieu Consulting

1 Collect Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; 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 compassion and forgiveness, receive our offering this day, and make us one with him who is our p;eace, Jesus Christ our Saviour. AMEN. Prayer after Communion Eternal God, in you we find peace beyond all telling. May we who share in this heavenly banquet be instruments of your peace on earth, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN. Prayer Intentions for this week: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for Madurai Ramnad (South India) The Rt. Reverend Dr. Asirwadham Christopher Asir. Tri-Diocesan Intercessions: Pray for Parish of Buchans - Rector pro tem -The Rt. Reverend Edward Marsh; Parish of Holy Trinity Team Rector The Reverend Nancy March.

2 Those who are ill: Mark Marsh, Fred Russell, Ellie Lynch, Susie Miller, Christine Bussey, Marina Churchill, Elsa Snow, Craig Webber. Our Congregational Offerings for: St. Matthew St. John February 3, 2013 $1, $ Electronic Givings (January) 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) Last of Epiphany February 10, 2013 Diocesan Bishop: +The Right Reverend Cyrus Pitman Priest & Rector: The Reverend Amanda Taylor+ 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: 786-3024 Office e-mail: Reverend Amanda s e-mail: Parish Website: Today s bulletin is donated in celebration of the 116th Anniversary of St.

3 John the Evangelist Anglican Church Women/CEWA on February 10th and in Loving Memory of Departed Members Services for today February 10 (Last of Epiphany - Green) 11:00 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm St. Matthew s Evening Prayer Services for Next Week February 13 (Ash Wednesday) 7:30 pm St. Matthew s Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes February 17 (Lent I - Purple) 11:00 am St. Matthew s Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm St. John the Evangelist Evening Prayer Readings for Today: First Reading (Isaiah 6:1-8); Psalm 138; Second Reading (1 Corinthians 15:1-11); The Gospel (Luke5:1-11). ST. MATTHEW S DUTY LIST: Reader: Don Crane Server: David Mercer Sidespersons: Mac Russell Sr., Jack Bannister ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST DUTY LIST: Readers: Phyllis Parsons, Joan Hann Server: Elements Bearers: Anita Elms, Patricia Saunders Basket: Ethel Singleton, Nadine Newhook Greeters: Alice Kelly, Beatrice Bradbury Collection: Eileen Gosse, Hazel Paul, Gwen Godwin, Rita Perrault Eucharistic Assistants: Rosalind Olsen, Paul Lawrence Sidespersons: Gus & Heather French, Walter & Rita Perrault Events this Week: Monday, February 11 7:30 pm - St.

4 Matthew s Vestry Meeting at the Church Tuesday, February 12 - 7:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Vestry Meeting at the hall Wednesday, February 13 7:30 pm Ash Wednesday Liturgy at St. Matthew s JTC & Senior CLB meet at St. Luke s Hall, Port de Grave Thursday, February 14 - 12 pm Diocesan Finance Committee Meeting at Synod Office -7:00 pm LTC & YTC CLB at St. John Hall Friday, February 15 Card Game at St. John the Evangelist Saturday, February 16 10 am Diocesan Executive Committee Meeting at Synod Office Thank You: St. John the Evangelist Vestry would like to thank everyone who helped make their Moose Supper which was held last Saturday, February 3rd a success.

5 *Please Note St. John the Evangelist Bake Sale: that was scheduled for Saturday, February 9th has been rescheduled to February 16th due to weather conditions. Baked Goods or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. All donations may be brought to the Bay Roberts Mall on Saturday morning between 9 and 9:30 am or delivered to any member. Thank you for your support. Introducing Contemporary Worship at St. Matthew s! Beginning on Sunday February 17th at 11 am, we will be having monthly contemporary worship services, specially designed for young families. While still a service of Holy Eucharist, this liturgy will be shortened and will contain more music, led by our newly formed worship band. We are hoping to offer something different to the people of our community that will compliment what we are already doing at St. Matthew s. Please spread the word to those who might be interested! Parish Annual Meetings will take place as follows: St.

6 John the Evangelist on February 24 and St. Matthew s on March 3. As always, the meeting will follow the 11 am liturgy of the day with a potluck lunch followed by business. Please mark your calendars! The Parishes of Bay Roberts-Coley s Point, Port de Grave and Resurrection will hold the Lenten Quiet Day on Saturday, March 2nd from 10 am 2 pm at St. John the Evangelist Hall. The leader for the day will be the Reverend Dr. Joanne Mercer, Professor of Theology at Queen s College. There is no cost for the day, but if you plan on attending please contact Reverend Amanda for lunch purposes. Come along as we prepare ourselves for this most holy season. Ash Wednesday: While it s hard to believe, Ash Wednesday is on February 13. This marks the beginning of Lent and it reminds us of our mortality and of our need of repentance before God. As such there will be a service of Holy Eucharist and imposition of Ashes at St.

7 Matthew s at 7:30 pm. Come along as we mark the beginning of the Holy Lenten Season together. Confirmation 2013 Class will begin on Tuesday, February 26, 6 pm with a pot luck supper at St. John the Evangelist Hall, Coley s Point. This dinner is for Confirmation candidates and your parents and you don t need to bring anything! This is an extremely important first meeting and all candidates and parents are expected to attend. See you there! Lenten Bible Study: While it s hard to believe, Lent is just around the corner. Our Lenten Bible Study is entitled Facing the Cross and it will begin on Wednesday, February 20th at 10:30 am. Topics we will cover include: Facing our Sins, Facing our Temptations, Facing our Fears, Facing our Worldliness, Facing One Another and Facing our Suffering. Lent is about focusing on our spiritual lives, so why not make Bible Study part of your Lenten discipline this year?

8 Electronic Giving is now up and running at St. Matthew s. To sign up for this convenient option of giving or for more information, please contact Reverend Amanda at 786-3024 or Please note: Reverend Amanda is always available for pastoral emergencies by calling 573-9943. St. John the Evangelist Vestry is seeking a new hall caretaker. The duties of the hall caretaker include: Cleaning the hall regularly (at least twice monthly) Taking stock of the ordering necessary cleaning supplies Opening and closing the building after any rentals and weekly events. Checking for any damage to the building and/or property before locking up Taking payments for hall rentals, writing receipts, and taking money to the envelope secretary no later than the day following the rental. Bringing any maintenance concerns to the attention of either of the two wardens Arranging necessary snow clearing for the hall lot, through the people s wardens.

9 The ability to do minor repairs and maintenance would be an asset Please note the hall caretaker is responsible to the Incumbent of the Parish and the Wardens of St. John the Evangelist Church . The vestry also offers an honorarium for this work. Expressions of interest should be made, in writing, to St. John the Evangelist Vestry c/o Mr. Walter Perrault, Box 1158, Bay Roberts, NL A0A 1G0. Expressions of interest should be received by February 15, 2012. Schedule of Services February 17 (Lent I Purple) 11 am St. Matthew s Holy Eucharist 7 pm St. John the Evangelist Evening Prayer February 20 (Mid Week Lenten Service Purple) 7:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Evening Prayer February 24 (Lent II Purple) 11 am St. John the Evangelist Holy Eucharist 7 pm St. Matthew s Evening Prayer February 27 (Mid Week Lenten Service Purple) 7:30 pm St. Matthew s Evening Prayer March 3 (Lent III Purple) 11 am St.

10 Matthew s Holy Eucharist & Children s Service 7 pm St. John the Evangelist Evening Prayer