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MINISTERS TODAY ST. MATTHEW`S ST. JOHN`S

Advent Wreath

1st Reading & Psalm

Barbara Crosbie

Sandra Roach

2nd Reading & Prayers Ethel Singleton

Elements Bearers Maxine & John

Eucharistic Assistants Ches & Barbara

Sides persons Pat & Merv

Counters Pat & Wade Emma & Maxine

Altar Guild Betty & Dawn

SERVICES FOR NEXT SUNDAY, December 4 – Second Sunday of Advent – Purple

St. Matthew the Apostle - Holy Eucharist - 11:00am

St. John the Evangelist - Holy Eucharist - 7:00pm.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12

PRAYER INTENTIONS

In the Anglican Cycle: (VIII) The Episcopal Church, The Rt. Rev. Dean Wolfe & The Rt Rev. Michael Milliken

Tri– Diocesan Cycle: All Hospital, University and Canadian Forces Chaplains Sick: Rebie Burton, Sharon Butler, Dwaine Dalton, Albert Drover, Joyce Kelly,

Perry Kohler, Cavell Menchions, Elizabeth Mercer, Susan Miller, Cheryl Mullett, Doreen & Fred Russell, Patricia Saunders & Violet Snow.

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The First Sunday of Advent

(Year A)

NNOVEMBEROVEMBER 2727THTH, 2016, 2016

Diocesan Bishop: +The Rt. Rev. Dr. Geoffery Peddle Priest & Rector: The Rev. Kenute Francis+

Cell: 682-0266 & email - stjohnsor@hotmail.com

Wardens: Mr. Wade. Clarke & Mr. Bert Nash (St. Matthew’s) Mr. John Dawe & Mr. Roland Dawe (St. John)

Parish Secretary: Mrs. Frances Hussey

Office Telephone: 786-3024 & email: anglicanrectory@gmail.com Parish Website: http://baccalieu.com/smsj/index.htm

The Anglican Church of Canada

The Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador Parish of Bay Roberts-Coley’s Point

P.O. Box 202, Bay Roberts. NL. A0A 1G0 St. Matthew the Apostle - Contemporary Eucharist - 11:00am

St. John the Evangelist - Evening Prayer (BCP) - 3:00pm

to all parishioners, visitors &

friends. If you do not have a

Church home we invite you to

make either St. Matthew`s, Bay

Robert`s or St. John`s, Coley`s Point your spiritual haven.

Special welcome to Rev. Dr.

Hugh Fudge.

† STUDY: the Scripture every day. In light of what I

have read what is God calling me to be or to do today?

† PRAY: at least three times a day

† GIVE: regularly to support the ministry of our Church

† LIVE: for God, our Church, and for others

THE PARISH RULE OF LIFE WELCOME

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FROM REV. KENUTE’S DESK

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The First Sunday of Advent is New Year’s Day in the life of the Church. It’s a day of New Beginning. The cycle is a constant reminder to us that every

end is a beginning. This is hope.

Advent is a season of expectation, anticipation and preparation. It’s the time when Christians prepare once more for the celebration of the nativity of Jesus.

The word 'Advent' means ‘arrival’ or 'coming.'

But our season of Advent isn’t just about waiting for Christmas. Advent can

help to heighten our awareness that God is always prepared to come into human

lives if only we are prepared to receive him.

Advent also reminds us of the promise of a final coming: the parousia, a time

when all that was promised in the first coming will be brought to fruition. God

began the work of salvation in the past; that work constantly begins again in the

continuing present, and the parousia, the fulfillment of God’s promise, is

expected at the end of human time.

We are an Advent people. Christians should always see something brighter

than the bleak aspects of life. We are called to be people of hope. So we wait vigilantly with Hope.

Think on These Things

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All praise to the Father, from whom all things come, And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son,

And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one.

And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,

Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

************************************* THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Wed., Nov. 30, 10:30am - Bible Study (Gen. 8) - Sunday School Room

Thurs. Dec. 1, 7:30pm - Parish Council meeting - Sunday School Room Fri. Dec. 2, 6:30pm - The Annual Ecumenical Advent Carol Service will take

place at The Salvation Army Church, Bay Robert. All are welcome as we prepare

for the Holy Season of Christmas. Fri, Dec. 2, 7:30pm – Card Game - St. John`s Hall

COMING EVENTS

Dec. 6, 7:30pm - St. Matthew`s Vestry Meeting - Sunday School Room Dec. 18, 7:00pm - St. Matthew’s Service of Lessons and Carols led by the choir Dec. 24 - Christmas Services in the Parish 5:30pm - Contemporary/Family Eucharist - St Matthew`s

7:30pm - Holy Eucharist-St. Matthew`s

9:30pm - Holy Eucharist- St. John’s Dec. 27, 7:00pm - St John`s Service of Lessons and Carols & Patronal

Festival led by the choir. NOTICES

The Helping Hand: seeks hats, mittens, cloves, scarfs for the winter. A box will

be place at the back of the church for collections. Collection will end Dec. 11.

Rev. Kenute will be away from the Parish, Nov. 18-29. Rev Dr. Hugh Fudge will

do services today Nov. 27. The Ven. Bill Strong will be on call for pastoral

emergencies.

Thank You: St. Matthew’s Auction was a huge success. Many thanks to the Auc-

tion Organizing Committee, volunteers, young people who served, those businesses

and individuals who donated items all who supported our efforts to make this an

excellent fundraiser for our church.

Thank You: to everyone who helped with the Seniors Supper it was greatly appre-

ciated.

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My friends, I call you my friends And show how to love one another

By this the world will know

Do this and remember me.

My friends, I call you my friends

And go to the one who has sent me I leave to show the way

Do this and remember me. Prayer after Communion:

All: God for whom we wait, you have fed us with the bread of eternal life.

Keep us ever watchful, that we may be ready to stand before the Son

of man. We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord. Amen.

The Blessing:

Priest: The world is oversupplied with theories and technology, but drastically

undersupplied with hope.

All: We are God’s people, who know that the future is pregnant with

promise and hope. Priest: Go in peace, seek holiness and live out your hope graciously and

courageously, and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy

Spirit be with now and always.

All: Amen!

Recessional Hymn: They’ll Know We are Christians

We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,

We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,

And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.

And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,

Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand

We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand

And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land.

And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,

Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

We will work with each other, We will work side by side, We will work with each other, We will work side by side,

And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride.

And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,

Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love.

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PRELUDE

I bind unto myself today the love of Angels and Seraphim

The prayers and prophesies of Saints, the words and deeds of righteous men

Refrain

God’s ear to hear me,

God’s hand to guide me

God’s might to uphold me,

God’s shield to hide me

Against all powers deceiving

Against my own unbelieving

Whether near or far

I bind unto myself today

the hope to rise from the dust of earth

The songs of nature giving praise to

Father, Spirit, Living Word

Refrain

I bind unto myself today the gift to call

on the Trinity

I Believe In Jesus

I believe in Jesus

I believe He is the Son of God

I believe He died and rose again

I believe He paid for us all.

I believe He is here now

Standing in our midst

Here with the power to heal now

And grace to forgive.

I believe in you Lord I believe You are the Son of God

I believe You died and rose again

I believe You paid for us all.

Sanctuary (X4) Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary

Pure and holy, tried and true

With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living, Sanctuary for You

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.

Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;

I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;

Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;

Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty gain, Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:

Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,

High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,

May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,

Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

The Lorica

I bind unto myself today the gift to call on the Trinity The saving faith where I can say

“Come three in one, oh one in three”

Be above me as high as the noonday sun

Be below me, the rock I set my feet upon

Be beside me, the wind on my left and right

Be behind me, oh circle me with Your truth and

light

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CONTEMPORARY EUCHARIST Prayer of Approach All: Holy God, you have promised that the day of our salvation is near.

Keep us faithful in love and watchful in prayer, so that we may stand

with confidence and joy at the coming of Christ. By your Holy Spirit,

lead us in your truth and teach us your will; for Christ’s sake. Amen. Processional Hymn: We Have Come Into His House

We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him (X2)

We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship,

Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ, the Lord.

So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him (X2)

So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ, the Lord.

Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His Name and worship Him (X2)

Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His Name and worship Christ the Lord.

Worship Him, Christ, the Lord. Lighting of the Advent Candle

Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

All: And also with you. Leader: Today is the beginning of Advent,

All: Advent is the celebration of God's Coming to us in Christ Jesus. Leader: Advent offers us another way to see our world;

All: To become aware of the presence of God's Rule all around us,

To acknowledge once again that God is in charge of history. Leader: We light this first candle (The First Candle is lit)

All: To symbolize the promises found in prophecy given from God. Leader: God, you have promised to come quickly and abide with us.

All: We are WATCHFULLY PRAYING. "Even so Lord, quickly

come!" Amen.

Hymn: 59 - The Advent of Our King

Children’s Talk: Children’s Hymn: Morning Has Broken

Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird

Praise for the singing, praise for the morning

Praise for the springing, fresh from the word.

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The Breaking of Bread and The Invitation Priest: God of promise, you prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom

All: Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb. Priest: These are the gifts of God for you the people of God

All: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

Jesus, Lamb of God

Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, Redeemer, Redeemer of the world.

Give us your peace, give us your peace.

Communion Hymns: 1. Prodigal Son

Father I have sinned, help me find my way.

Remember not my sins, just let me hear you say:

I forgive you, I love you. You are mine, take my hand.

Go in peace, sin no more, Beloved one.

Father I have turned my back and walked away Depended on my strength and lived life my own way

Father I have closed my heart to those in need. Thought only of myself, a victim of my greed.

Father I have loved, if love’s the word to use.

I’ve played so many games, they’ve left me so confused.

Father I’ve returned, I’m home with you to stay.

Standing at your door, knowing that you’ll say

2. My Friends

My friends, I call you my friends

And give what the father has given A love for all to see

Do this and remember me.

My friends, I call you my friends

And teach what the father has taught me

My God is your God too Do this and remember me.

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Priest: We give you thanks, Holy God, for Jesus, who came to be your living Word, to baptize us with Spirit and fire, to feed the hungry, to humble

the mighty, and to announce the good news of your coming realm.

With thanksgiving, we remember how, when the hour had come, Jesus

took his place at the table with the apostles. He said to them, I will not eat this Passover again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Then Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and

gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you.

Do this in remembrance of me.” After supper, he took a cup, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. I will not drink of the fruit of the vine

until the kingdom of God comes.” With thanks and praise we offer ourselves to you, sharing this holy

meal, and praying: Come Lord Jesus! Therefore let us proclaim the mystery of our faith:

Acclamation (Lisa Narcisse) All: Christ has died. Alleluia! Christ is risen Alleluia!

Christ will come again. Alleluia. Amen. Amen. Amen. Priest: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us - this bread, this cup, these people-

Christ’s body and blood, given in love for the world. Make us one in the Spirit, one in the church, and one with Christ our Lord. Make us gentle,

joyful, thankful people, serving our neighbors, worshiping you alone.

Keep us in the peace of Christ until you gather us at your table in glory. Even now, a voice is crying in the wilderness: prepare the way of the

Lord! With Christ, in Christ and through Christ we worship you Father

Almighty in songs of everlasting praise. All: Blessing and honour. Alleluia. Glory and power. Alleluia.

Be yours forever and ever. Alleluia. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

Priest: And now as our savior has taught us we are bold to sing All: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, Hallowed be thy name

On the earth as it is in heaven. Hallowed be thy name

Give us this day our daily bread. Hallowed be thy name

Forgive us all our trespasses, Hallowed be thy name

As we forgive those who trespass against us. Hallowed be thy name

And lead us not into temptation, Hallowed be thy name

But deliver us from all that is evil. Hallowed be thy name

For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, Hallowed be thy name

For ever and ever and ever and ever. Hallowed be thy name

Amen, amen, it shall be so! Hallowed be thy name

Amen, amen, it shall be so! Hallowed be thy name.

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Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play

Praise with elation, praise every morning

God's recreation of the new day

Priest: Let us pray

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the amour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your

Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that on the last day

when he shall come again in glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to life immortal; through him who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

All: Amen THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5 [Peace will come] Psalm: 122 [Pray for peace] Leader: When they said, “Let’s go to the house of God,” my heart leaped for joy.

All: And now we’re here, O Jerusalem, inside Jerusalem’s walls! Leader: Jerusalem, well-built city, built as a place for worship!

All: The city to which the tribes ascend, all God’s tribes go up to worship,

to give thanks to the name of God- this is what it means to be Israel. Leader: Thrones for righteous judgment are set there, famous David-thrones.

All: Pray for Jerusalem’s peace! Prosperity to all you Jerusalem-lovers!

Friendly insiders, get along! Hostile outsiders, keep your distance!

For the sake of my family and friends, I say it again: live in peace. Leader: For the sake of the house of our God, “God, I’ll do my very best for you.”

All: Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in

the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen

Second Reading: Romans 13: 11-14 [The time has come] Gradual Hymn: Open Our Eyes, Lord (X2)

Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus

To reach out and touch Him and say that we love Him Open our ears, Lord and help us to listen

Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus

Gospel Acclamation: Alle-Alle-Alleluia (Music: Fr. Richard Holung) The Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8 [We don't know the time] Gospel Acclamation: Alle-Alle-Alleluia (Music: Fr. Richard Holung) Sermon: Rev. Hugh Fudge

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RESPONSE TO THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Priest: Let us confess our faith as we say together, the Apostles Creed

All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived

by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He

suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He

ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the

body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Leader: Let us pray to the Lord, saying, in your mercy, Lord, save us. Merciful God, you call us to goodness and lead us on right paths. You

encourage us with signs of your coming. Watching and waiting, we pray for this world that needs your saving power. In your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For nations at war, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For all who suffer from violence, in streets or in homes, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For all who live in worry or fear, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For those who have forgotten the ways of righteousness, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For those who have never heard of your rescuing love, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: For all those who have lost hope, or never had it at all, in your mercy,

All: Lord, save us. Leader: We pray, too, for your church in the world, that we may increase in ardor

for you and your children, and work in confidence for your coming

reign. Now by the power of your Holy Spirit, make us ever more

faithful, that we may greet you in confidence and joy on that great day;

through Christ, in whose name we pray.

All: Amen.

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Confession and Absolution Priest: With confidence in God’s mercy, let us confess our sin. All: Lord, have mercy on us. We are not ready for your coming. We live

in sin, as though there were no justice. We live in fear, as though

there were no grace. Forgive us, Lord. Show us your mercy and

steadfast love. Lead us in your truth, and teach us your paths, for

you are the God of our salvation. Amen. Priest: Almighty God, have mercy upon …through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you

All: And also with you

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT

Offertory Hymn: 62 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Prayer over The Gifts:

All: God of love and power, your word stirs within us the expectation of

the coming of your Son. Accept all we offer you this day, and sustain

us with your promise of eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer Priest: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Priest: It is right, it is good, and it is joyful to give thanks to you, God of

mystery and miracle. We thank you for sun and moon and stars, for breath and life and all things good, for your steadfast promise and your

faithful love, for the day that is surely coming when all things will be

made new. With saints, with angels, and with the whole creation, we join the ancient and eternal hymn: Sanctus (Schubert) All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might.

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.