Saint George's Anglican Church

8:00 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST                            

Introit Psalm: 18: 1-7                                                    p. 347

Collect for Purity                                                          p. 67

Collect & Epistle                                                          p. 132, 133

Gradual Psalm: 119 pt.4                                               p. 486

Gospel                                                                         p. 133

9:15 A.M. – MORNING PRAYER

First Lesson: Genesis 1:1- 2:3 (Pew Bible page 1)

Psalm 104 Part 1

Second Lesson: Revelation 21:1-7 (Pew Bible page 259)

10:00 A.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST

Introit Psalm: (sung)

Hymn: 102 (Monkland)

Children’s Talk

Collect for Purity                                                          p. 67

The Ten Commandments                                              p. 68

Collect & Epistle                                                          p. 132, 133

Gradual Psalm: 119 pt.4                                               p. 486

Holy Gospel                                                                 p. 133

Hymn before Homily: 101 (Rockingham- 224)

Homily

Offertory Hymn: 234 (St. Thomas)

Intercession

Confession, Absolution                                     p. 77

Thanksgiving                                                                 p. 78

Consecration                                                                p. 82

Hymns during Communion:       436 (St.Flavian)

            780 (Softly and Tenderly)                     781 (Near the Cross)

Lord’s Prayer                                                               p. 85

Gloria                                                                           p. 86

Recessional Hymn: 598 (Dix)

            Please join us for Coffee, Tea in the Hall.

5:00 P.M. EVENING PRAYER

First Lesson: Genesis 2:4-end (Pew Bible page 2)

Psalm 80

Second Lesson: Mark 10:1-16 (Pew Bible page 45

The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of:

Mrs Helen Chapman

“Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord,

and let light eternal shine upon them”

Karen Wilson

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 – Friday, respectively. In addition:

Monday           The Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord

                        Evening Prayer & Eucharist       5:00 P.M.

Tuesday           Bible Study at the Rectory        10:00 A.M.

                        Reading Group             7:00 P.M.

Wednesday      Camden Terrace Eucharist        10:00 A.M.

                        Grief Share                               7:00 P.M.

Thursday          Holy Eucharist                          10:00 A.M.

The Parish Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 8^th. If you are able to join us at 5 P.M. for Evening Prayer we would love to have you. Supper of lasagna and garlic bread will be served in the hall immediately following Evening Prayer and the meeting will start at 7 P.M.

The Rector's Corner

            Today is Septuagesima Sunday. ‘Septuagesima’ comes form the Latin for ‘seventieth’ – the seventieth day before Easter. Therefore, Septuagesima Sunday marks a shift in the Church Year: we move from the Epiphany Season towards the Season of Lent. To mark this shift, the Altar cloth has been changed to purple.

            Although Septuagesima Sunday points us to the Lenten Season, it is not the beginning of it. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 17^th). So, Septuagesima, Sexagesima (February 7) and Quinquagesima (February 14) Sundays are primers. They are signals that the great 40 days for spiritual renewal are coming.

            If you read the Epistles and Gospels for the ‘GESIMA’ Sundays carefully, and meditate upon them, you will see that a number of virtues (holy habits) are presented. For example, in addition to faith, hope and charity, we hear of temperance (self-control), justice (right, fair, gracious), fortitude (courage), and prudence (discernment).

            Interestingly, the Epistle for Quinquagesima describes the foundation of all virtues – holy Charity.

            This morning’s bulletin insert is from the Bishop’s Office. It explains the Nicodemus Project which begins today in our Diocese.

            In the Rector’s Annual Report, I have tried to give you some more details on this project. In my opinion, (having been a member of the Struggling Parishes committee and the Budget Support Committee), this initiative is about spiritual renewal – in the hearts and minds of individuals; in parishes; in the whole Diocese. And, the beginning of this renewal is daily prayer and Bible reading. The Anglican pattern for this, of course, is in the offices of Morning and Evening Prayer and the Daily Lectionary – all found in the Book of Common Prayer. To take up this challenge we will need God’s help to be self-controlled, prudent and faithful. He, of course, is Willing and Able!        So, let us use these next 70 days to draw near to our Lord in prayer.

Wok with Faith will be held this afternoon 4:30 P.M. in the Church Hall. This program is designed for middle and high school girls, and involves preparing a meal and some good discussion. Please feel free to come and bring (or make) a friend.

The next St. Michael’s Club will meet on Saturday, February 13^th from 10:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. with a St. Valentine Day theme.

You’re invited to experience a romantic evening at the Second Annual Hospice Greater Moncton Valentine’s Gala. The romance begins at 6 p.m. on February 13, 2010 in the ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Main St., Moncton. Your lovely evening will begin with a  Reception and Silent Auction, followed by a five course dinner hosted by Halifax comedian Catherine Robertson. This will include a special presentation by the Danceast Senior Company. Following the dinner, dancing will begin, featuring the Pete Porter and Friends Band.  Hospice Greater Moncton/du Grand Moncton is a volunteer organization that works within the community by providing services and support for clients and families within their homes. Our volunteers are trained to give practical and emotional support during the end of life stages, and through the grieving process.  Our goal is to build a “Residential Hospice” in our community within the next four years, a home that will provide compassionate, quality 24 hour care for people who can no longer be cared for at home, but do not need to be in hospital.

Your attendance will allow us to continue and enhance our programs, as well as help us achieve our dream of a Residential Hospice. Tickets are $100 each with a charitable receipt of $25. Tables of 8 are also available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased by calling Lydia Underhill @ 383-2404 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Winter Assembly of the Moncton Area Council of Churches will take place at Mountain View United Church, 85 MacBeath Ave. Moncton (parking lot across from the church will be open), 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The program for this assembly will include a presentation on ReConnect.

MAGMA presents a Concert for Haiti Enjoy Entertainment from Around the World as well as Local Talent Feb 10th –Wednesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm  at Central United Church. Cash Donations taken at the door with all proceeds going to Haiti Relief.