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THIS SUNDAY–Dec. 10, 2017
8:30 Holy Communion BCP
10:30 Holy Communion BCP & Youth
Presentation
4:00 Holy Communion BAS
LAYREADER: N. Cook
READER: L. Vandervalk
SOUND SYSTEM: D. Blacklock
GREETERS: R. Coburn, B. Coburn, J. King,
D. King, R. Young
COFFEE: J. Galpin, A. Galpin, R. Coburn
COUNTERS: N. Cook, M. Blizzard
ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Cook,
Gladys Lacey-House
SERVERSC. T. Blizzard, F. Lowthers
NEXT SUNDAY–Dec. 17, 2017
8:30 Holy Communion BCP
10:30 Holy Communion BAS
LAYREADER: L. Smith
READER: C. Hanscomb
SOUND SYSTEM: J. Galpin
GREETERS: P. Johnston, D. Mills, B. Scovil,
S. Munn, M. Johnston, F. Lowthers
COFFEE: R. Cotter, D. Cawker
COUNTERS: B. Pond, B. Scovil
ALTAR GUILD: P. Stephens, Lela Singh
SERVERS: R. Young, C. Sharpe
SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
8:30 – Holy Communion (BCP)
10:30 –
1st & 3
rd Holy Communion (BAS)
2nd
& 4th Holy Communion (BCP)
4:00 - Holy Communion (BAS)
HOW TO REACH US
245 Westmorland Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3L9
Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9am-12noon
Fri. 9am-2pm
Office: 451-0630
Rector: 260-1870
Deacon: 450-9865
Email: [email protected]
Rector’s Email: [email protected]
Website: parishchurch.ca
Fax: 451-0638
THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH
Monday, December 11
4:30 – St. Anne’s Lodge Christmas Party
8pm – Ball Hockey
Tuesday, December 12
10:30am –Bible Study
10:45am – Communion at St. Anne’s Court
6pm – Cubs & Scouts – Gym
7pm – Vestry – The Snelgroves
Wednesday, December 13
9am – Golden Club – Hall/Kitchen
10:30am – Communion at Pine Grove
12pm – Prayer Group
6:30pm – Beavers
7pm – Book Club – The Snelgroves
Thursday, December 14
10am – Morning Out - Lounge
7:00pm – Choir rehearsal
Friday, December 15
5:30 - Youth Group Progressive Dinner
Saturday, December 16
4pm – Turkey Dinner – The Gym
Sunday, December 17
8:30am – Holy Communion BCP
10:30am – Lessons & Carols
4pm –Holy Communion in the Chapel
PARISH DIRECTORY
BISHOP
The Rt. Rev’d David Edwards
RECTOR
The. Ven. Wandlyn Snelgrove
HONOURARY ASSISTANT
The Rt. Rev’d Bill Hockin
DEACON
The Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR
Alice Boyd
SECRETARY
Jessica Cleghorn
BOOK KEEPER
Barb Brown
SEXTON
Leonard Lamont
TREASURER
David Blacklock
WARDENS
Ann Morgan
Darren Hanscomb
We welcome all visitors to our Communion Table. If you receive communion in your own church,
you are most welcome to do so here. If you would prefer, you may cross your arms and the priest will
know you would like a blessing.
CHRIST CHURCH (PARISH CHURCH)
FREDERICTON
ADVENT II YOUTH PRESENTATION December 10th, 2017
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Mark 1:3
The Anglican parish of Fredericton
Over 200 years of continuous worship and praise
Christ Church (Parish Church) Second Sunday in Advent/Youth Presentation
8:30 am HOLY COMMUNION BCP (Collect, Epistle and Gospel on Insert)
10:30 am YOUTH PRESENTATION & HOLY COMMUNION BCP
Prelude: Prelude on a Norwegian Carol S. Gabrielsen
Processional Hymn There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Calling 106
THE LIGHTING OF THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: PEACE Advent is a time for waiting; waiting for God to bring his kingdom to our world. We wait for PEACE that will end war and everything that leads to war: anger,
revenge, hatred, greed and prejudice. As we light our second candle, may it be a sign of the peace that must begin in our own hearts.
Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth,
Giving a promise of safety and worth. When God is a child, there’s joy in our song.
The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong And none shall be afraid.
Collect of the Day – Almighty God, who sent your servant John the
Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us,
the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient
hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge,
we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
The Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-15a, Pew Bible 1313 (Lewis Vandervalk)
The Gospel: Mark 1:1-8, Pew Bible p. 1073
ALL POOR FOLK AND HUMBLE
Narrator Introduction of Cast
Gabriel, Michael & Julian Let the Show Begin
Julian, Jeremy, Benjamin, Zack & Sheep The Shepherds Take Their Part
Mary & Joseph The Journey to Bethlehem
Shepherds, Sheep & Angels The Good News Arrives (While the cast journeys to Bethlehem, the congregation will sing
verses 1 & 2 of Hymn 120 - O Little Town of Bethlehem)
Benjamin, Gabriel, Michael Epilogue
Offertory Hymn Comfort, Comfort Ye My People 100
HOLY COMMUNION
Intercessions
Absolution, p. 76
Thanksgiving and Consecration, p. 78
Communion Hymns Wait for the Lord 94 When the King Shall Come Again 109
Anthem: Prepare the Way, O Zion Trad. Swedish
Prayers after Communion, page 85
Recessional Hymn On Jordan’s Bank, the Baptist Cry 103
Postlude: Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High) W. L. Wold
Please join us in the Lounge after our 10:30 service for a special treat.
CAST – ALL POOR FOLK AND HUMBLE
Narrator Hannah Harvey
Angel Julian Rochelle Young
Archangel Michael Emma Lowthers
Angel Gabriel Jacqueline Timmerman
Shepherd Zachary Faith Lowthers
Shepherd Jeremy Thomas Blizzard
Shepherd Benjamin Nicholas Hanscomb
Mary Claire Sharpe
Joseph Charlie Hanscomb
Sheep Victoria & Alexander Veino,
Victoria LaForge, Claire Murphy,
James Buchanan
The Heavenly Host Choir
THANK YOU FOR THE YOUTH PRESENTATION
Thanks to all our young people who worked so hard to prepare their
presentation today. We are also grateful to the directors and assistants who
helped with the rehearsals, costumes, props and pizza for our Dress Rehearsal:
Donna Grant, Lawra Hanscomb, Pam Lowthers, Ann Morgan. Well done!
OUR SYMPATHIES We express our sympathies to the family of Margery Worth who passed away this past week. We will keep her son Mark and his wife Mary in our prayers.
May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace and
light perpetual shine upon them. Amen
REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Steve Lange, Betty O’Leary, Catherine O’Leary, Heather Wilson, Philip, Esther, Catherine, Arene, Chris Sharpe, Betty Bushell, James, Joyce Lynch, Greg Hamilton, Roger Tremblay, Al Dowling, Avery McCordick, Brenda MacDonald, Chelsey, Jenna, John, Connor, Eric and Braden Moore.
PARISH NEWS
BIBLE STUDY Canon Albert will be complete his final meditation on an Advent Christmas
through words, images and music. Everyone is welcome to attend. December 12: In the Bleak Mid-winter - The Birth of our Saviour
WHITE GIFT UPDATE This year’s White Gift response has been wonderful, with just about every gift tag taken from the “tree” over the past two weeks. The White Gifts will be delivered this Saturday, December 16th. So, if you have not yet brought in your White Gift purchase, please drop it off at the Church this coming week. Thank You!
DECORATING THE CHURCH Your help is needed on December 15th starting at 10 am. If you can spare an hour or two (or more) please come to the church on Friday the 15th to join a team of church mice who will be decorating the church, chapel and the hall in preparation for the Christmas season. Any questions speak to Ann Galpin, Linda Wolstenholme or Carol Blacklock.
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS Tax receipts for your 2017 donations will be prepared and ready in January 2018.
CHURCH ENVELOPES If you have changed your address, want to switch from envelopes to e-offering or you are new to the Parish and need envelopes for the first time please speak to Jessica in the church office by calling 451 0630.
YOUTH GROUP Friday, December 15 – 5:30 pm There will be a Christmas Progressive Dinner.
All youth in Middle and High School are welcome. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND MEMORIALS
If you would like to place flowers in the church or a memorial for a loved one please let the church office know by Monday, December 19th.
BOOK CLUB The next book is called Cecilian Vespers by Anne Emery and the discussion will be held December 13th at the home of Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove.
TAIZÉ THURSDAYS IN ADVENT
Please join us in the Cathedral Thursday , December 14 at 5:30pm -- and at the same time on the following Thursday in Advent -- for a simple and meditative prayer period in the style of Taizé. Through the use of repeated phrases, music, silence, scripture, a short witness, and intercessory prayers, participants will be invited to stillness and to listen for the voice of God. All are welcome, so please broadcast the invitation widely! Any questions can be addressed to Kurt Schmidt at 259-3711 or [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS DINNER Christ Church (Parish Church) will be hosting a turkey dinner for the neighbours with all the trimmings and entertainment December 16th at 4pm.
ADVENT SERVICES: December 17th, 8:30, 10:30am Main Church & 4pm in the Chapel
December 24th, 8:30, 10:30am Main Church
CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24, 4:00 pm - Family Service with Creche
(All children welcome to dress in costumes available in Lounge) Carol Sing in the Chapel 8:40pm
December 24, 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve in the Chapel December 25, 11:00 am - Christmas Day in the Chapel
LOOKING AHEAD December 12 (Tuesday) Bible Study 10:30am
December 12 (Tuesday) Vestry 7\pm December 13 (Wednesday) Book Club 7pm
December 15 (Friday) Decorating the church 10am December 15 (Friday) Youth Progressive Dinner 5:30pm
December 16 (Saturday) Christmas Dinner for the Neighbours 4pm
CHURCH ENVELOPES FOR 2018 AND THE ADVENT/CHRISTMAS LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PICK-UP
TAIZÉ THURSDAYS IN ADVENT
Please join us in the Cathedral Thursday , December 14 at 5:30pm -- and at the same time on the following Thursday in Advent -- for a simple and meditative prayer period in the style of Taizé. Through the use of repeated phrases, music, silence, scripture, a short witness, and intercessory prayers, participants will be invited to stillness and to listen for the voice of God. All are welcome, so please broadcast the invitation widely! Any questions can be addressed to Kurt Schmidt at 259-3711 or [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS DINNER Christ Church (Parish Church) will be hosting a turkey dinner for the neighbours with all the trimmings and entertainment December 16th at 4pm.
ADVENT SERVICES: December 17th, 8:30, 10:30am Main Church & 4pm in the Chapel
December 24th, 8:30, 10:30am Main Church
CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24, 4:00 pm - Family Service with Creche
(All children welcome to dress in costumes available in Lounge) Carol Sing in the Chapel 8:40pm
December 24, 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve in the Chapel December 25, 11:00 am - Christmas Day in the Chapel
Second Sunday of Advent Collect
Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the
ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our
judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen.
Epistle
2 Peter 3:8-15a
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a
day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to
repentance.
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of
people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by
fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and
a new earth, where righteousness dwells. So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this,
make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means
salvation
Gospel
Mark 1: 1-8 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:
“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”— “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths
for him.’” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem
went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel’s
hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I
am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
