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Trinity 4 July 5, 2009
8:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST
Introit Psalm 27:1-7 p. 360
Collect for Purity: p. 67
Collect and Epistle p. 223
Gradual Psalm: 9:9-12 p. 339
Gospel p. 224
9:15 A.M. MORNING PRAYER
First Lesson: Joshua 5:13-6:20 (Pew Bible p. 197)
Psalm 18 part 1
Second Lesson: Mark 4:21-end (Pew Bible p. 38)
10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST
Introit Psalm (sung)
Hymn: 353 (Praise My Soul)
Collect for Purity: p. 67
Collect and Epistle p. 223
Gradual Psalm: 9:9-12 p. 339
Gospel p. 224
Creed p. 71
Hymn before Homily: 543 (Martyrdom – 382)
The Homily
Offertory Hymn: 555 (Dennis)
The Intercession p. 75
Confession, Absolution p. 77
Thanksgiving p. 78
Consecration p. 82
Hymns during Communion: 529 (Woodworth #38)
593 (Rockingham)
267 (Walton)
Lord’s Prayer p. 85
Gloria p. 86
Recessional Hymn: 568 (Slane)
Join us for coffee and conversation in the hall.
5:00 P.M. EVENING PRAYER
First Lesson: 1 Samuel 18:1-16 (Pew Bible p. 262)
Psalms 18 part 2
Second Lesson: Acts 3:1-16 (Pew Bible p.120)
Layreaders
8:00 A.M. – Ian Hayre 9:15A.M – Norm Dupuis
10:00 A.M. – Bill Ross
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week to
the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of
Charles, Edith, Don, Edward and Lillian Spinney
“Let us remember before God the faithful departed.”
Jean Carson Bernard Nelson Margaret Agnew
A donation to the St. George’s Memorial Fund has been given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of A.G. and Elizabeth Welsh by their son Douglas.
The flowers on the Altar this morning are to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Vaughn Downing given by wife, Doris and family.
This Week in the Parish
The Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer will be prayed in the Chapel at 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday respectively. In addition:
Wednesday Camden Terrace Eucharist 10:00 A.M.
Thursday Holy Eucharist 10:00 A.M.
Community Meal
July 11, 12
Cooks: Iris & Brian Colford
July 11th – 9 A.M. Peelers - Cathie Dingwell, Fran Devost-Cormier, Elizabeth Hopper, Del & Connie Spinney, Harrison Tait, 2 Moncton Women’s Progress Club, Chris VanBuskirk
July 12th – 2:30 P.M. Servers- Norman Dupuis, Ernie Gallant, John Cochrane, Merle Carson, Ruth Estabrooks, Charlie Farrell, Betty Lou Wilbur, Susan Nowlan, Jack Jones ,
July 12th – 3:30 P.M. Clean Up Crew- Providence Christian Church
It is important that if you are unable to work that you call the Church Office at 855-5209 so someone can be slotted in to replace you. We thank you for your continuing support of this worthwhile project.
The St. Michael’s Youth Conference is scheduled to take place at Camp Wildwood, Mckee’s Mills from August 24-29. Interested youth (ages 13-19) are asked to please speak with the Rector.
See you at the bayou – Crocodile DockThe VBS adventure is at:
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 105 Elmwood Drive, Moncton When: July 13-17 The excitement begins at: 9AM – 12 Noon
Contact: Ann Pinnell 855-5114
‘Rain,’ the last published writing of the Rev. John Pearce, is available on the table in the Church. Entry. It seems especially appropriate given our current weather pattern!
St. James Anglican Church, 101 Fairview Drive, Moncton, is sponsoring a Vacation Bible Day Camp during the week of July 13 to 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. The camp will be led by a team from Crosswalk Ministries of Montreal and is open to all children ages 4 to 12. The cost is $5.00 per day per child or a family rate of $10.00 per day max. Each day is filled with special activities, songs, games, crafts, fun and devotions. To register or to obtain more information contact Tracy Pratt at 854-9858, 872-0720 or 389-2370.
Summer Reading Challenge:
To all Youth and Adults –
As a teenager, I remember being challenged by my Sunday School teacher to read the Bible. It was a simple challenge to read at our own pace, but to read daily; and, there was one requirement – record the verses read.
In an attempt to encourage us, and as a way of marking significant milestones along the way, our teacher had some official-looking stickers that were applied to a certificate.
It seems very elementary, but this was very helpful to me in attempting to estalish the daily habit of prayer and Bible reading. If you are interested in giving this a try, please pick up a ‘Summer Reading Challenge’ form in the Church Entry. Where you start is up to you. If you are looking for a suggestion, you might consider one of the books we are currently reading at Morning and Evening Prayer:
The Book of Proverbs (Old Testament)
The Gospel of St. Mark (New Testament)
The First Epistle of St. John (New Testament)
Seals will be awarded for the following number of verses read: 250, 500, 750 and 1000.
If you are interested in this challenge, or if you need a Bible, please let me know. Completed forms may be turned into the Rector; new ones will be available in the entry.
The Rector’s Corner
In 524 AD. Anicius Boethius was falsely accused of treason and imprisoned at Pavia, Italy. Eventually, he was put to death; and, consequently, in many circles, he is regarded as a Christian martyr. But during his imprisonment, while waiting for his earthly end, Boethius wrote a powerful book, explaining his thoughts and feelings about his unfortunate situation.
"My head is white before its time," he wrote in the opening chapter, "my skin hangs loose about my tremulous frame: I am worn out. Death, if he come…is welcome." So, things were definitely on a downward spiral for Boethius, and he lamented his misfortune of being falsely accused. And, of course, that's exactly the way it is with us when something goes wrong: 'Why me?' we ask - its our first reaction. 'Why this bad luck?'
While Boethius sat imprisoned in his cell, and spiritually imprisoned in his despair, a visitor came to his aid - Lady Philosophy, who represented the wisdom which God makes available to us. Lady Philosophy came to Boethius and explained to him the cause of his sickness: "Because you are wandering, forgetful of your real self, you grieve..." Then she went on to say, "Since you do not know the goal and end of all things, you think that evil and wicked men are fortunate and powerful, (and feel sorry for yourself)."
There are a couple of very important things for us to understand in this little introduction to the story of Boethius: first, as Lady Philosophy pointed out, our times of despair have a definite connection with our souls - with our spiritual health. "You are wandering and grieving," she told him "because you have forgotten who you are. You have forgotten your real self." Secondly, Lady Philosophy reminded Boethius that in order to remember who we are - in order to maintain a grip on our life amidst all of our ups and downs - we must understand why we are here. We must know the goal and end of all things.
And what is that? What is our goal and purpose as human beings? Well, that's what today's Epistle is all about: in it, there is a picture of our human condition which kind of fits with Boethius and his circumstances. The Epistle speaks about us and all of Creation being imprisoned - just as Boethius was imprisoned. It also speaks of our freedom, happiness and transformation by God’s grace. "We know, wrote St. Paul "that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now." And, "the creation itself shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God."
In the end, Lady Philosophy convinced Boethius of the dangers of allowing his soul to be governed by emotion and by the passion of disordered pride. Instead of setting his mind on the things of this world, she taught him to look for God's Wisdom and Purpose in each day. She insisted that even his misfortune is known to God and will be used for some good in God’s All-knowing and All-seeing Providence. Yes, this life involves suffering and groaning and travail and pain, as St. Paul describes, but these things are only temporary. The eternal awaits us: the eternal beauty and goodness of Christ; the everlasting love and glory of our Lord and His Heavenly Kingdom. He has adopted us as His daughters and sons and He will not fail to give us all that He has promised. Let us only be merciful as we wait for all that He shall reveal; because our Heavenly Father, Whose children we are, is merciful.
Summer reading Group - The Reading Group finished reading ‘The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas a Kempis. The next book on our reading list is “The Practice of the Presence of God’ by Brother Lawrence. It is a small book of 80 pages, simply written, but of great spiritual depth. You will be most welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30 beginning July 16th. We meet in the Church hall.
Please pray for Alaya Yvonne LeBlanc and her parents and Godparents as they prepare for her Baptism next Sunday.
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