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Acts 29 “…proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness…” Acts 28:31 ESV Volume 5 Issue 2 RECTOR: THE REV. JOHN H. (JACK) POTTER 508-346-3423 FRJACK@COMCAST.NET VICAR: THE REV. ALAN BOUFFARD 781-769-7940 AJBOUFFARD55@MSN.COM YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTER: PASTOR DAN SYLVIA 508-663-7088 DANJSYLVIA@GMAIL.COM ~~~~~~~~~~ SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00 A.M. WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. ADULT EDUCATION (FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH) 71 BOND STREET NORWOOD, MA 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP 31 HAYWARD STREET FRANKLIN, MA ~~~~~~~~~~ IMPORTANT DATES VESTRY MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH OUTREACH MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 TH February 2012 “There are varieties of service, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:5 ESV Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira are recorded in The Revelation to John: “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient en- durance, and that your latter works exceed the first.’” [2:19 ESV] If you continue reading, however, you’ll find that Jesus also expresses deep con- cern about other things that were taking place in the church and He urges them to “hold fast what you have until I come.” Jesus is calling them to be faithful to the mission of sharing the Gospel, to grow spiritually mature and teach disciples – followers of Christ – about what it means to be members of God’s family. As most of you know Redeemer is moving into the fifth year of its exist- ence as an Anglican parish with two locations, Franklin and Norwood. There’s a danger that we can become too “comfortable” as we attend Sun- day worship, assume that everything is working well and simply “relax” and enjoy each other’s company as we worship together and pause for a few minutes over coffee. The biblical model of Church, however, is not one of comfort; certainly worship is an important part of our life together but we’re also called to pray, to preach the Gospel, to read and study Holy Scripture, to encourage and hold one another accountable as members of a family, to grow spiritually mature and to serve others, within and outside the parish. This can’t occur only on Sunday – it needs to happen through- out the week. It says in First Peter: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one anoth- er, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies – in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” [4:10-11 ESV] The mission of the Anglican Church in North America is “Reaching North America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.” Our parish mission states: “To celebrate the Christian faith acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, uphold Scripture as the unchanging Word of God, and lead oth- ers into a saving relationship with Him through Biblical teaching and fel- lowship.” It’s clear that much remains to be accomplished. Your vestry (Continued on page 2)

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Acts 29 “…proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about

the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness…” Acts 28:31 ESV

Volume 5 Issue 2

RECTOR:

THE REV. JOHN H. (JACK)

POTTER

508-346-3423

[email protected]

VICAR:

THE REV. ALAN BOUFFARD

781-769-7940

[email protected]

YOUTH AND FAMILY

MINISTER:

PASTOR DAN SYLVIA

508-663-7088

[email protected]

~~~~~~~~~~

SUNDAY SERVICES

8:00 A.M. WORSHIP

9:30 A.M. ADULT EDUCATION

(FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH)

71 BOND STREET

NORWOOD, MA

9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:00 A.M. WORSHIP

31 HAYWARD STREET

FRANKLIN, MA

~~~~~~~~~~

IMPORTANT DATES

VESTRY MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH

OUTREACH MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

February 2012

“There are varieties of service,

but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:5 ESV

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira are recorded in The Revelation to

John: “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient en-

durance, and that your latter works exceed the first.’” [2:19 ESV] If you

continue reading, however, you’ll find that Jesus also expresses deep con-

cern about other things that were taking place in the church and He urges

them to “hold fast what you have until I come.” Jesus is calling them to be

faithful to the mission of sharing the Gospel, to grow spiritually mature and

teach disciples – followers of Christ – about what it means to be members

of God’s family.

As most of you know Redeemer is moving into the fifth year of its exist-

ence as an Anglican parish with two locations, Franklin and Norwood.

There’s a danger that we can become too “comfortable” as we attend Sun-

day worship, assume that everything is working well and simply “relax”

and enjoy each other’s company as we worship together and pause for a

few minutes over coffee. The biblical model of Church, however, is not

one of comfort; certainly worship is an important part of our life together

but we’re also called to pray, to preach the Gospel, to read and study Holy

Scripture, to encourage and hold one another accountable as members of a

family, to grow spiritually mature and to serve others, within and outside

the parish. This can’t occur only on Sunday – it needs to happen through-

out the week.

It says in First Peter: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one anoth-

er, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who

speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength

that God supplies – in order that in everything God may be glorified

through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever.

Amen.” [4:10-11 ESV]

The mission of the Anglican Church in North America is “Reaching North

America with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.” Our parish mission

states: “To celebrate the Christian faith acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord

and Savior, uphold Scripture as the unchanging Word of God, and lead oth-

ers into a saving relationship with Him through Biblical teaching and fel-

lowship.” It’s clear that much remains to be accomplished. Your vestry

(Continued on page 2)

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Members of the Vestry

Senior Warden Jeff Newman

Junior Warden James Gaul

Treasurer Geoff Zini

Clerk Lee Grant

Wendy DiRico

Oliver Gruner

Ron McElman

Ed Ronan

Angela Woislaw ~~~~~~~~~~

Parish Administrator

Christine Gruner

Acts 29 Editor &

Administrative Assistant

Linda Hardin

508-346-3423

The Church of the Redeemer is a com-

munity of Christians

who seek to follow

Jesus Christ and lead others into a saving

relationship with Him

as it practices the Christian Faith within

the Anglican tradi-

tion.

The focus of the par-

ish is the reading and

studying of the Bible, through which God

has declared the Good

News of salvation from sin and the hope

of eternal life, and the

celebration of the sac-rament of Holy Com-

munion each Sunday.

The Church of the Redeemer is a parish

of The Anglican Dio-

cese in New England, The Anglican Church

in North America. It

is committed to work-

ing with Christians in all traditions and to

join with other parish-

es and our bishops to present Jesus Christ

in the power of the

Holy Spirit that peo-ple everywhere will

come to know Him as

Lord and serve Him

as King in the fellow-ship of His Church. OFFICE HOURS

MON., TUES., THURS., FRI.

9:00—1:45

WEDS. OFFICE CLOSED

TELEPHONE:

508-346-3423

EMAIL:

OFFICE@REDEEMER

ANGLICANCHURCH. ORG

Redeemeranglicanchurch.org

believes 2012 is an important time to stay focused on mis-

sion as we seek to understand how God is calling us to

move forward as a parish. The vestry believes that minis-

try to families and youth is a very important part of our

mission and they have taken a step of faith by calling Pas-

tor Dan Sylvia to full-time ministry at Redeemer. As

Christians each of us is a vital member of a multigenera-

tional family seeking to live out our faith together.

This is time to discern our spiritual gifts and commit our-

selves to use them to build up the parish and to grow more

mature in our faith as we live together as members of the

family of God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February

22nd. Lent is an excellent time to reflect on our life togeth-

er and to draw closer to God and to one another. During

Lent there’ll be opportunities to do this by studying and

sharing within a small group. Groups will meet at various

times and will all use a study series entitled “The Prodigal

God” which focuses on the essential message of Jesus

that’s contained within one of His most familiar parables,

the Prodigal Son. In the parable Jesus reveals God’s prodi-

gal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic.

This study should challenge all of us to see Christianity in a

whole new way. Please read Pastor Dan’s article about

small groups on page 3.

As your brother in Christ, I urge you to take time this Lent

to reflect on how God is calling you to use your spiritual

gifts to help build up His holy Church, the Body of Christ

in the world.

Grace and peace,

Father Jack+

Redeemer Small Groups...

Rediscover the heart of the Christian Faith

SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS

The Prodigal God Finding Your Place at the Table

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NEW ROAD AHEAD: REDEEMER SMALL GROUPS In this month’s opening article Father Jack offered a picture of Church that calls for

more than once-a-week participation. As we grow in Christ we begin to realize that

following Jesus requires us to have a comprehensive faith, an everyday faith. Be-

lievers are called to a life that models the entirety of what the Bible teaches. We

cannot pick and choose what days and what things we give to God, we must give

Him our all. One way we will strive to grow in that reality during this year at Re-

deemer is by doing small groups together! Father Jack described family as multigen-

erational (the oldest of our body to the youngest = one big family!) and as I look to

God for His vision of Family Ministry here, I see no better way to encourage spiritu-

al growth than for ALL of us to enter into intentional day-to-day life with each other!

The New Testament is replete with examples of the early church meeting not just on the Sabbath to wor-

ship but meeting every day to discuss God’s word, pray together and to meet each other’s needs. Father

Jack, the Wardens and I believe this model is the basis for our parish to participate in small group minis-

try. Here is a list of ways small groups help us enjoy comprehensive and true biblical fellowship with

God and each other:

1. They meet the need for a biblical pattern. (Acts 20:20)

2. They meet the need for intimate personal relationships. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-11)

3. They meet the need for individual expression. (1 Corinthians 14:26)

4. They meet the need for effective evangelism. (John 4:37)

5. They meet the need for accelerating spiritual growth. (Ephesians 4:16)

6. They meet the need for developing leaders. (2 Timothy 2:2)

7. They meet the need for releasing every believer into ministry. (Ephesians 4:12)

8. They meet the need for individual accountability amongst believers. (James 5:16)

The next question is “what exactly is a small group?” A small group is a group of approximately 6 to 12

people (in special circumstances maybe more) that meet during the week to pray together, study God’s

word and how it applies to their lives and to encourage authentic care and fellowship with and for one

another. We envision these groups meeting in parishioners’ homes to encourage hospitality and warmth.

Each group will have a leader and a host that will help to facilitate discussion and keep everything on

track during the group meetings.

These groups are not intended to be simply Bible studies, but to be community builders! The goal of the-

se groups is not only for participants to grow in faith but to also care for one another and create/foster

true community here at Redeemer; to truly “…have everything in common”. These groups are great

ways for friends and those who are nervous about coming to a church service on Sunday to be welcomed

into our church family in a more intimate and caring way! The Clergy and Wardens have a vision that

each and every person at Redeemer will find great value in participating in a small group! Already

there are a few small groups meeting during the week at Redeemer and as the year progresses more and

more groups will be available. These groups will take place on a variety of days and times to offer the

greatest flexibility for everyone to have a chance to participate. As Father Jack stated, during Lent we

will be giving everyone the opportunity to take part in a small group using The Prodigal God (Tim Kel-

ler) study. Be in prayer and on the lookout for the ways you can be involved in this exciting next step at

Redeemer!

“All the believers were together and had everything in common…every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and

enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Acts 2:44-47 Blessings, Pastor Dan

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WORSHIP STUDY REFLECTION

AT REDEEMER

Lenten DisciplinesLenten DisciplinesLenten Disciplines

Are you looking for ways to deepen your walk with Jesus during Lent? Many people choose to take on

a new discipline during Lent instead of (or in addition to) “giving something up.” During Lent this

year at Redeemer you will have some special opportunities to do this.

Ash Wednesday LiturgyAsh Wednesday LiturgyAsh Wednesday Liturgy

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. The Ash Wednesday liturgy, with the imposition of

ashes and Holy Communion, will begin on February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Redeemer-Franklin.

Wednesday Evening Prayer during LentWednesday Evening Prayer during LentWednesday Evening Prayer during Lent

The service of Evening Prayer will be offered each Wednesday during Lent, beginning on February

29th, at 7:30 p.m. in the church in Franklin. “The Daily Office” provides an opportunity to hear and

reflect on appointed readings from Holy Scripture in the daily lectionary and offers a time for prayer.

Lenten Small GroupsLenten Small GroupsLenten Small Groups

The Prodigal God The Prodigal God The Prodigal God ––– Finding Your Place at the TableFinding Your Place at the TableFinding Your Place at the Table

Lent is time to be intentional about going deeper in our faith – a season to grow more mature in what it

means to live the Christian life, not only on Sundays but throughout the week. I urge you to read and

reflect on Pastor Dan’s comments on page 3 about the importance of small groups for our parish.

During Lent there’ll be multiple, small group meetings, on various days and at various times, so that all

parishioners can select a time that works for them to be part of a small group during Lent. Each group

will use Tim Keller’s book, The Prodigal God, as the focus for their time together. This short book

offers an unforgettable journey of exploring one of the most powerful, but often misunderstood para-

bles in the Gospels, the parable of the Prodigal Son. Each of the six sessions will also have time to get

better acquainted and to pray for each other’s concerns and joys.

Multiple signup sheets will be available to enable you to select the group you would like to join.

Sunday Worship in LentSunday Worship in LentSunday Worship in Lent

As reminders of our journey through Lent the following changes will be incorporated on Sunday morn-

ing. The color of the season is purple to reflect the penitential nature of the season. Our Lenten wor-

ship reflects this tone in several ways:

There will be no flowers on the altar.

Sunday worship begins with “A Penitential Order.”

The Kyrie eleison replaces the Gloria in excelsis.

“Alleluias” are set aside until Easter, spoken and sung.

A Solemn Prayer over the People replaces the Blessing.

Some of these practices go back to the early days of the Church and they are utilized to help us remem-

ber and meditate on the great Paschal mystery -- the salvation God won for us by the suffering, death

and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Norwood meeting at the

First Baptist Church

71 Bond Street (corner of Bond & Walpole Streets)

Norwood, MA 02062

AWANA and

Pizza Wednesday Volunteers Wanted

The Church in Norwood is looking for volun-

teers to work in the AWANA and Pizza

Wednesday programs. If you enjoy working

with children or youth and would like to help

with either of these ministries, please call Fa-

ther Alan. All volunteers must be CORI

checked and view an online training video be-

fore working in either of these programs.

Shrove TuesdayShrove TuesdayShrove Tuesday

Pancake SupperPancake SupperPancake Supper

February 21, 2012

Tickets are on Sale!

There will be a Pancake Supper on February

21st between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. in the church

hall in Norwood. This will be our third annual

Pancake Supper and will include Mardi Gras

entertainment. The pancakes will be home-

made “from scratch” (no mixes) with real ma-

ple syrup, ham, fruit salad and more. Don’t

miss it! Tickets are on sale in Norwood and

Franklin after Sunday services. A bargain at

$3.00!

Healing Prayer

at Redeemer…

The Church of the Redeemer is

blessed with the addition of a

healing ministry with the “laying

on of hands.” Dick and Donna

Tomassini have brought many

years of experience to offer this

to our parish, friends and family. It is available

every Sunday following the worship service in

the room to the left of the doors going out of the

church.

There have been several testimonials declaring

the healing the Lord has done. Wendy DiRico,

Chris Miller and Christine Keddy have given tes-

timonials. Many of us have heard Mary Potter

sing again! Praise God.

I have been working with Dick and Donna on a

personal level and have not only received physi-

cal healing, but an immense inner peace. The

peace that surpasses all understanding – truly a

gift from our Lord.

The Lord has declared that we are all His disci-

ples and that praying and working together, shar-

ing and healing, that we draw together as a com-

munity and an intimacy is established. We are

His hands and feet and we are given His authority

to heal and support one another. All healing is

done in the Name of Jesus and in the power of

the Holy Spirit.

Joan Loud

Annual Parish Meeting

February 12th

in Franklin

following the 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service

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Would you be interested in

joining Outreach, sharing ide-

as or participating in one of

the projects? Please consider

joining us at our next meeting

or contact Elwood Willey.

The next Outreach meeting will be

held Wednesday, February 8th at 7:30

p.m. at the church - Franklin. All are

welcome.

Outreach Project Outreach Project Outreach Project

January & February January & February January & February

2012 2012 2012

Fuel AssistanceFuel AssistanceFuel Assistance Our Outreach project for the New Year is collect-

ing funds for heating fuel assistance for needy

families through the Santa Foundation

(administered by the Sullivan Associates). This

includes heating oil, gas or electrical fueled heat-

ing assistance and 100% of the funds collected are

used for this purpose. This project assists families

throughout the area – not just Franklin. Please

use the Outreach envelopes available on the Wel-

come table to support this effort, and note in the

memo line of your checks “Fuel Assistance.”

As of January 29, 2012 we have collected $165

towards this important Outreach effort.

Tips for giving:

Cut out and post the Acts 29

weekly Food Pantry shopping list

as a reminder when filling out the

family shopping list.

Add the Food Pantry items to the list. Pick up

a couple of items to donate each week – it

will make a big difference to those in need.

Arrive at the store and can’t remember the

weekly item? A jug of laundry detergent or

paper products can be a default item as they

are always needed.

On a tight budget? Buy store brand items and

use coupons.

February

FRANKLIN FOOD PANTRY

Feb 5 Paper products – toilet paper,

Kleenex, paper towels etc.

Feb 12 Baking mixes, flour, sugar

Feb 19 Laundry detergent, dishwashing

detergent

Feb 26 Coffee / tea

Once again the chefs of

Redeemer are donning

their aprons to cook din-

ner for the residents of

Medway House, a local

shelter for homeless fam-

ilies. As we go to press, we are waiting confirma-

tion of a date in mid-February, just after Valen-

tine’s Day. A sign-up sheet will be available at the

church. Non-cooks can also contribute by provid-

ing bread or rolls, or cookies for dessert. We

know the families appreciate our work, so hope

you will sign up soon. Contact Nancy Snow if

you have questions.

January 2012

I am writing on behalf of the 109 homeless and formerly homeless

families that Pathways, Medway House and Clinton House were able to help this past holiday season.

Your wonderful donation of generous gift cards for the families of

Medway House was an important part of making the holiday special for all of these families.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.

Maribeth Boyd Donations Coordinator

MEDWAY HOUSEMEDWAY HOUSEMEDWAY HOUSE

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BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY

February 8 Christopher DiRico

February 14 Mark Fontes

February 16 Samantha Hayes

February18 Elijah Sylvia

February 19 Barbara Tillinghast

February 24 Paul Potter

February 27 Brigid McKee

February 28 Judith McKee

ANNIVERSARIES IN FEBRUARY

February 14 Rick & Joan Loud

If we missed your birthday or anniversary this month, please contact Linda Hardin at 508-346-3423 or

[email protected] to update our parish records.

Redeemeranglicanchurch.org

Vestry Highlights

from the January meeting

CHURCH

CANCELLATIONS

If it is necessary to cancel Sunday worship in

Franklin due to severe weather, information

will be on WBZ (Channel 4) and WCVB

(Channel 5) and the stations’ websites and on

the parish answering machine, 508-346-3423.

The following summary reflects the discussions

and actions taken by your vestry at its January

16th meeting:

The meeting was opened with prayer

and a reflection by Angela Woislaw.

At our treasurer’s (Geoff Zini) recom-

mendation the vestry approved the pur-

chase of new accounting software for

the parish and a laptop computer for the

treasurer.

Plans for the Annual Meeting on Feb-

ruary 12th and the slate for vestry nomi-

nations were discussed.

Junior Warden, James Gaul, reported

on the recent “visioning day” attended

by the wardens and clergy; 2012 is en-

visioned as an important year of plan-

ning for the parish (as we stay obedient

to our mission), a time to grow more

mature spiritually and to make plans for

the future. Small groups are viewed as

important in this process.

The vestry unanimously approved hir-

ing Pastor Dan Sylvia on a full-time ba-

sis (he has been serving part-time, 30

hours per week).

Wendy DiRico’s current term ends at

the Annual Meeting; she was thanked

for her several years of service on the

vestry.

The meeting was closed in prayer. The next

vestry meeting will be on February 6th at 7:30

p.m. in Franklin; vestry meetings are open to

all parishioners.

This month all Redeem-

er contributors will be

receiving their 2011

annual giving state-

ments in the mail. If

you have any questions regarding your state-

ment, please contact the church office at 508-

346-3423 or by email at:

[email protected].

Volunteers Needed for

Franklin Food Pantry

Annual Phone Drive

February 18th and 25th The Franklin Food Pantry is currently planning

our second annual phone drive and are requesting

volunteers to help us with making calls to Frank-

lin residents. Last year, we had 40 volunteers

raise over $12,000.00 for the food pantry!

We will be making calls on Saturday, February

18th and Saturday, February 25th, at Dean College

from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We request that

volunteers commit to at least two hours of calling

time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. to

2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

If you would be willing to help with this effort,

please contact Maureen Roy at:

[email protected] with the times

you are available.

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Anglican 4Anglican 4Anglican 4ththth Day Weekend Day Weekend Day Weekend –––

May 3 May 3 May 3 ––– 6, 20126, 20126, 2012

The next Anglican 4th Day (A4D) Co-ed week-

end will be held May 3rd through the 6th at

Betania II in Medway, MA. The weekend be-

gins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday af-

ternoon. It offers an opportunity to draw closer

to Christ with fellow Christians in a friendly,

non-threatening environment. During the week-

end participants live and learn together as they

listen to and discuss talks given by lay and cler-

gy speakers. The talks present a vision of the

Christian life and information about our faith,

the beliefs we share and how to live them out on

a daily basis.

A4D is part of a world-wide movement within

the Church that seeks to draw believers closer to

Jesus and become more fully committed to the

Christian communities of which they are a part.

A4D encourages the formation of groups of

men and women committed to the mission of

the Church and living the Christian life in the

world. A4D is designed to provide a time away

to focus on what is fundamental to being a

Christian – to live in union with Christ and to

share Him with others. Information about A4D

within The Anglican Church in North America

is available at http://www.anglican4thday.com/

index.html. Information about the local A4D

movement is at :

http://www.anglican4thday.com/id36.html.

If you would like more information or an appli-

cation to attend, please speak to Margy Gil-

more, Cindy Holmstrom, Allan Keddy, Joan

Loud, Chris Miller, Paul Potter or Father Jack.

The next Men’s weekend is scheduled for No-

vember 8th – 11th, 2012.

February 11:

A4D Dinner and Fundraiser at Redeemer You are invit-

ed for an even-

ing of fun, fel-

lowship and

food on Saturday, February 11th, 6:00 p.m. at Re-

deemer in Franklin. The dinner will be hosted

by Anglican 4th Day Northeast. A roast beef din-

ner and music will be provided. Free will offer-

ings will benefit the A4D weekend scholarship

program.

Everyone is invited – the A4D community and

friends are welcome! If you would like to help

set-up or need more information speak to Cindy

Holmstrom; please RSVP to the church office by

February 4th.

February 8:

The Rev. Dr. John Yates will lead

a seminar entitled, The Surprising

Workings of God, at the Ockenga

Institute at Gordon Conwell Theo-

logical Seminary, Hamilton, MA,

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An Anglican

reception will follow the seminar. Father Yates

is the rector of Falls Church in Fall Church, Vir-

ginia and was a leader in the birthing of the An-

glican Church in North America; he lead his con-

gregation of 3,500 members out of The Episco-

pal Church in 2006…an historic move as this

church had been instrumental in forming the

Protestant Episcopal Church in the late 1700’s.

February 11:

What is Anglicanism? – a one-

day overview by The Rev. Dr.

Leslie Fairfield at Church of the

Redeemer, 691 South East Street,

Amherst, MA, Saturday, February

11th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no

charge and lunch is provided.

Details for the above events are available at:

http://ad-ne.org/#/news-and-events

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Anglican Church of The RedeemerAnglican Church of The RedeemerAnglican Church of The Redeemer

February 2012February 2012February 2012 Norwood - 8:00 a.m. Sunday worship

9:30 a.m. Adult Education

3:00 p.m. AWANA Club (except February 12)

Franklin - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Sunday worship

6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Check with Pastor Dan for exact schedule)

Check the website, weekly bulletin, or call 508-346-3423 for other events

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 5:30 a.m. Men’s Small Group

3 4

5 6

7:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting at

the church - Franklin

7

7:00 p.m. Prayer Group at

Joan Loud’s Home

8

9 5:30 a.m. Men’s Small Group

10 11

12

Family Sunday

13 14

15 16 5:30 a.m. Men’s Small Group 2:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist at

Franklin House

17 18

19 20

March Acts 29

Deadline 7:30 p.m. Vestry at the

church - Franklin

21

22

Lent Begins 23 5:30 a.m. Men’s Small Group

24 25

26 27 28

7:00 p.m. Prayer Group at

Joan Loud’s Home

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Pizza

Wednesday At the church -Norwood

Pizza

Wednesday At the church -Norwood

Pizza

Wednesday At the church -Norwood

8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group at Bob’s Restaurant, Millis

10:00 a.m. The Rev. Fairfield What is Anglicanism? 6:00 p.m. A4D Dinner/Fundraiser, at the

church - Franklin

8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group at Bob’s Restaurant, Millis

Valentines Day

…..the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Romans 13:8b 7:00 p.m. Prayer Group at Joan Loud’s Home

7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service - Franklin

Annual Parish Meeting

February 12th

in Franklin

following the 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service

Pizza

Wednesday At the church -Norwood

9:30 a.m. The Rev. Yates

Workings of God

7:30 p.m. Outreach Meeting at

the church - Franklin

6:00 p.m.

Shrove TuesdayShrove TuesdayShrove Tuesday

Pancake SupperPancake SupperPancake Supper At the church At the church At the church ---

NorwoodNorwoodNorwood

7:00 p.m. Prayer Group at Joan Loud’s Home

See Sunday

Schedule

Above

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P.O. Box 354

Franklin, MA 02038

Parish website

www.redeemeranglicanchurch.org

ANGLICAN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA