Sunday, February 19, 2012
Last Sunday after Epiphany
Greetings, friends, as we come to the end of the Epiphany Season, prepare ourselves for Lent and look forward to the Glory of Easter, and our Risen Lord.
On Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday marks the last day before Lent starts and we shall be having our traditional Pancake and Sausage Supper. Do come along if you can to support our Ways and Means Committee who have worked so hard this year to provide things for the Church.
Please drop by and have a look at the newly decorated Sunday School rooms after church today and see the work that John Aikenhead and Ron Banks (in the main) have done to paint and put new flooring down. Many thanks are due to them and others who have given so willingly of their time and talents and helped in any way. Thanks too, of course,to the leadership of Denise Jackson in this project.
May I commend to you the link here to a sermon preached by Bishop Sue 2 weeks ago in Westminster Abbey in London, England, to a congregation of 1200. It is a great sermon – if you have access to the internet type the address into your browser and listen to it. You will find it well worth it, I think. http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~tmoxley/sermon.mp3
We welcome Rev Marian back next week, and hope that she has had a restful break, and is returning bright eyed and bushy tailed to lead in the glorious path the Easter
In the meantime, blessings on you all. Rev David+
Scripture Readings: Last Sunday after Epiphany
2 KINGS 2:1-12 PSALM 50:1-6
2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 MARK 9:2-9
Psalm Refrain: God reveals himself in glory.
The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken; he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, God reveals himself in glory.
Our God will come and will not keep silence; before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a raging storm. He calls the heavens and the earth from above to witness the judgement of his people.
"Gather before me my loyal followers, those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice." Let the heavens declare the rightness of his cause; for God himself is judge.
Hymns for St. Thomas
Processional: Holy, Holy, Holy MP73
Gospel Acclamation: Open our Eyes, Lord MP181
Offertory: How lovely on the mountain MP79
Communion: I want to worship the Lord MP93
Spirit of the living God MP209
Let all that is within me MP133
Recessional: Thou Art Worthy MP242
Next Sunday’s Readings: First Sunday in Lent
GENESIS 9:8-17 PSALM 25:1-9
1 PETER 3:18-22 MARK 1:9-15
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Notices & Announcements:
Diocese of NS & PEI
Cycle of Prayer:
Greater Glace Bay Pastoral Unit
The Reverend Vernon Reid and Bong
The Reverend Judi Phillips, Curate
St. Mary’s, Glace Bay St. Paul’s, Port Morien
St. Luke’s, Port Caledonia Christ Church, South Head
All Saints’, New Waterford Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion
Parish
W OUR PRAYER LIST “In joy and hope let us pray to the source of all life…”
· For those who received a gift of a new child in the family, especially the Tate’s, Mitchell Lloyd;
· For those who seek the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, especially Hannah Lynn Nicole Barton (daughter of Melissa and Bernard Barton);
· For those who are in hospital or nursing home, especially Carrie York (mother of Doris Bishop), Hazel Oland, Lucy Carras (mother of Andy, Mary (mother of Rev. Marian), Mildred Martin (mother of Alma Tower)
· For those who are ill, especially Dale Bancroft, Annie Smith, Jackie Harris, Valerie Hunter, Ed Loveless (brother of Goldie Godfrey), Antonio Lo Presti (father of Cristina), Mary Baird, Shirley Nash, Haylee Milne (granddaughter of Janet Dewling), Linda Chapman
Gracious God, strengthen all who live with illness. Restore them to strength of mind and cheerfulness of spirit, and give them health and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
· For those who have died in the peace of Christ; Irvine Park (father of Rev. Baxter Park),
Congregation of St. Thomas
“Discover the spirit of St. Thomas, a journey of faith, hope and love, waiting for you”
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W Shrove Tuesday Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper - c/w gingerbread, tea and coffee. Tuesday, Feb 21st 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Adults $7. & Children ages 3-12 $4., under 3 free. All Welcome.
W It is our turn to work at Beacon House on Saturday, March 03 from 9:30 - 2:00. A sign up sheet will be in the foyer. The Tea and Sale was a huge success.Enjoyed by all.Many thanks to everyone who supported this event.
Congregation of St. Margaret
“To share a growing love and faith with Jesus”
W Hold the Date. Saturday, April 28th 6pm. Annual Wine/Auction Dinner, Oakfield Golf and Country Club. "Black, white and feathers is the theme for St. Margaret's Annual Wine Dinner and Silent Auction. Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 6 pm at Oakfield Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $50.00 each . Please see Joan King (St. Margaret's) or Alma Tower (St. Thomas") for tickets. "
