THIS SUNDAY: September 23 rd 8:30 Holy Communion BCP10:30 Holy Communion BCPLayreader: I Hockin Reader: S Munn Sound System: R Coburn Greeters: D&M Pond, S Wheatley, G Farrell, B Vaughan, F LowthersCoffee: R Cotter & D Cawker Counters: E Chaulk & E Crawford Altar Guild: P Stephens & L SinghServers: R Young & E Lowthers

NEXT SUNDAY: September 30 th 8:30 Holy Communion BCP10:30 Holy Communion BASLayreader: N Cook Reader: B Vaughan Sound System: D Blacklock Greeters: R&B Coburn, J&D King, O LowthersCoffee: S Perry, D Butler, G Hamilton, Kerry WCounters: M Blizzard & B Delaney Altar Guild: P Stephens & L SinghServers: C Hanscomb & F Lowthers

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAYProverbs 31: 10 — 31 Psalm 1James 3:13 — 4:3, 7— 8a Mark 9: 30—37

SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE 8:30 - Holy Communion BCP10:30 - BAS 1st, 3rd, 5th - BCP 2nd, 4th

HOW TO REACH US245 Westmorland StreetFredericton, NB E3B 3L9Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am-12pm Fri. 9am-2pm

Office: 451-0630Rector: 260-1870Deacon: 450-9865Email: ccpc@nb.aibn.comRector’s Email: wandlyns@bellaliant.netWebsite: parishchurch.caFax: 451-0638

Christ Church (Parish Church)

The Anglican Parish of Fredericton

18th Sunday after PentecostSeptember 23rd, 2018

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISHSeptember 24 th – 30 th

Monday September 24 th 11: 00 am – Risteen’s Landing Holy Communion

Tuesday, September 25 th 2:00 pm – Knitting Class

6:00 pm – Scouts 6:30 pm – Cecilian Singers Rehearsal

7:00 pm – Knitting Class

Wednesday, September 26 h 9:00 am – Golden Club

6:00 pm – Beavers

Thursday, September 27 h 10:00 am – Thursday Morning Out

7:00 pm – Bishop’s Town Hall Meeting (Lounge)7:15 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 28 th 10:00 am – Coffee Corner on Charlotte

Saturday, September 29 th 9:00 am – Martial Arts TTF

Sunday, September 30 th 8:30 am – Holy Communion

10:30 am – Holy Communion5:30 pm – Youth Group

7:00 pm – Bel Canto Singers Rehearsal

PARISH DIRECTORYBishop ……………….......The Rt. Rev David EdwardsRector…………………..…The. Ven. Wandlyn SnelgroveHonorary Assistants …………The Rt. Rev Bill Hockin……………………........... …………The Ven. John Sharpe ……………………………The Rev. Canon Elaine HamiltonDeacon Emeritus ………..The Rev. Deacon Joyce PerryChoir Director………………………………..

MARK 9:40

Christ Church (Parish Church)

September 23rd, 201818th Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 HOLY COMMUNION, BCP(Collect, Epistle & Gospel on insert)

10:30 HOLY COMMUNION, BCPProcessional Hymn Praise to the Lord, the

Almighty 384

The Collect for Purity, page 67Summary of the Law, page 69

Collect of the DayGrant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered by your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD1st Reading Esther 7: 1 — 6, 9 — 10, 9: 20 — 22

Bible p. 537 (Isabelle Hockin)Psalm 124 BCP p. 499

2nd Reading James 5: 13 — 20 Bible p. 1304 (Shirley Munn)

Gradual Hymn Speak O Lord See Insert

The Gospel: Mark 9: 38—50 Bible p. 1085

Nicene Creed, page 71Sermon, The Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove

Offertory Hymn You are the Salt for the Earth 502

IntercessionsConfession and Absolution, page 77

Thanksgiving and Consecration, page 78

Communion Hymns Before I Take the Body of My Lord 610 You Call Us, Lord, to Be 450Anthem Jesus, Bread of Life, I Pray Thee    A. Whitehead

Prayers after Communion, page 85The Blessing

Recessional Hymn O Praise Ye the Lord 330

Postlude Prelude in G Major    J. S. Bach

Please join us downstairs in the lounge after the 10:30 service for reception and tea!

Parish Prayer ListTracey Nowlan, Steve Lange, Betty

O’Leary, Catherine, Arene, Betty Bushell, James, Roger Tremblay, Mary Ryan (Nova

Scotia), Connor, Eric & Braden Moore, Brenda MacDonald, Camilla Smith, Corrie,

Tim, Lorraine, Barb, Norma, Wanda

Parish Prayer ListTracey Nowlan, Steve Lange, Betty

O’Leary, Catherine, Arene, Betty Bushell, James, Roger Tremblay, Mary Ryan (Nova

Scotia), Connor, Eric & Braden Moore, Brenda MacDonald, Camilla Smith, Corrie,

Tim, Lorraine, Barb, Norma, Wanda

Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)The Diocese of Nova

Scotia and PEI is having their annual youth conference on

October 26-28 at Camp Seggie in PEI.

This is open for leaders and youth from grades 7-12

Diocesan Youth Ministry

ConferenceDiocesan Youth

Ministry Conference is open for clergy,

youth leaders, Sunday School

teachers, volunteers, synod

and youth delegates and anyone with a

heart for youth. This is the only Diocesan

committee conference in the Fall and the YIG

team would like to invite you the come and participant in

BOOK CLUB There are a few revisions to our reading list:

October 9 The Spark by Kristine Barnett at the home of Isabelle

Hockin.November 14

Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson at the home of Betty Scovil.

December 12 Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto at the home of Wandlyn

Snelgrove.

RUMMAGE SALEFriday November 16th

If you are able to donate please drop off your item(s) during office hours. On the day of the sale we will need

volunteers for set up and sale time. Please no electronics or baby furniture.

See Sadie Hunt for details & questions. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SYNOD GATHERING

The Parish Church will be hosting our Diocesan Synod on Saturday, November 30d. Carol Blacklock will be

gathering names for those who would like to volunteer for shifts as greeters, elevator operators and parking

lot attendants. If you would like to help this year please see the sign-up sheet at the Charlotte Street entrance. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help us

show true hospitality. SUNDAY SCHOOL

There is a sign-up sheet for everyone who would be so kind as to volunteer to teach the Sunday School Class for a week or two this fall. The lesson will consist of

EVENSONGOur Organist, Alice Boyd, and the Organist at Holy Trinity in New Maryland, are preparing for two evensong services this

fall with a joint choir leading us. The first service will take place at Holy Trinity in New Maryland on Sunday, October

28 at 4 pm. The second will take place, Sunday, November 18, at 4 pm.

FRIDAY MORNING COFFEE CORNER ON CHARLOTTEThank you to our Youth Group who made some treats for

our friends who gather on Friday Morning in the Kitchen off the Lounge. Now, we are looking for a few adults to

volunteer to host the Coffee Corner once a month (or more often if they wish). Time commitment would be from 9:30-

11:30 am. Please speak with the Rector if you would like to help out. This is a ministry where you will be blessed even

more than you will bless.

OPEN DOORS TOUR The city of Fredericton is opening its doors this weekend! Tours of old historic buildings all around town are going to be offering tours on Sunday September 23rd, from 1pm—

4pm. Both our beloved St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease as well as the New Maryland Historic Church will be participating. Ann Morgan and Darrell Butler are two of the guides helping out this weekend, show your support for the community and our parishioners by taking a moment a dropping in to see them!

Farraline Place The annual fundraising dinner for Farraline Place Seniors’

Home will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Fredericton Legion located at 199 Queen Street – with handicap access at both doors. The doors will open at

5:00pm with dinner being served at 6:00pm. Dinner will

LOOKING AHEAD The fall is shaping up to be a busy one!

September 27, Thursday

Diocesan Town Hall Meeting (Gym)October 10, Wednesday

A Forum sponsored by the Diocesan Mission & Outreach Team with Dr.

Alan Sears. Topic: Having Faith in

Citizenship: The Place of Religion in the Canadian Public

Square.  (Lounge)

YOUTH GROUPYouth Group will meet next Sunday, September 30, 5:30-7:30, for a BBQ at St. John’s Nashwaaksis. If anyone would like to carpool you can meet at the church

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THURSDAY!!!The Diocese will be hosting a series of Town Hall

Meetings to be convened by Bishop David Edwards. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a forum,

prior to Diocesan Synod, for people to share questions and concerns regarding proposed changes to the

General Synod marriage canon. The primary focus will be on asking how we walk together as a diocese

regardless of individual viewpoints and any approved changes nationally. These will be open to all Anglicans,

regardless of Parish, Diocesan or Synod roles.September 27, 7:00 pm, Christ Church

(Parish) Church, Fredericton

Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)The Diocese of Nova

Scotia and PEI is having their annual youth conference on

October 26-28 at Camp Seggie in PEI.

This is open for leaders and youth from grades 7-12

Diocesan Youth Ministry

ConferenceDiocesan Youth

Ministry Conference is open for clergy,

youth leaders, Sunday School

teachers, volunteers, synod

and youth delegates and anyone with a

heart for youth. This is the only Diocesan

committee conference in the Fall and the YIG

team would like to invite you the come and participant in

BOOK CLUB There are a few revisions to our reading list:

October 9 The Spark by Kristine Barnett at the home of Isabelle

Hockin.November 14

Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson at the home of Betty Scovil.

December 12 Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto at the home of Wandlyn

Snelgrove.

RUMMAGE SALEFriday November 16th

If you are able to donate please drop off your item(s) during office hours. On the day of the sale we will need

volunteers for set up and sale time. Please no electronics or baby furniture.

See Sadie Hunt for details & questions. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SYNOD GATHERING

The Parish Church will be hosting our Diocesan Synod on Saturday, November 30d. Carol Blacklock will be

gathering names for those who would like to volunteer for shifts as greeters, elevator operators and parking

lot attendants. If you would like to help this year please see the sign-up sheet at the Charlotte Street entrance. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help us

show true hospitality. SUNDAY SCHOOL

There is a sign-up sheet for everyone who would be so kind as to volunteer to teach the Sunday School Class for a week or two this fall. The lesson will consist of

EVENSONGOur Organist, Alice Boyd, and the Organist at Holy Trinity in New Maryland, are preparing for two evensong services this

fall with a joint choir leading us. The first service will take place at Holy Trinity in New Maryland on Sunday, October

28 at 4 pm. The second will take place, Sunday, November 18, at 4 pm.

FRIDAY MORNING COFFEE CORNER ON CHARLOTTEThank you to our Youth Group who made some treats for

our friends who gather on Friday Morning in the Kitchen off the Lounge. Now, we are looking for a few adults to

volunteer to host the Coffee Corner once a month (or more often if they wish). Time commitment would be from 9:30-

11:30 am. Please speak with the Rector if you would like to help out. This is a ministry where you will be blessed even

more than you will bless.

OPEN DOORS TOUR The city of Fredericton is opening its doors this weekend! Tours of old historic buildings all around town are going to be offering tours on Sunday September 23rd, from 1pm—

4pm. Both our beloved St. Anne’s Chapel of Ease as well as the New Maryland Historic Church will be participating. Ann Morgan and Darrell Butler are two of the guides helping out this weekend, show your support for the community and our parishioners by taking a moment a dropping in to see them!

Farraline Place The annual fundraising dinner for Farraline Place Seniors’

Home will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Fredericton Legion located at 199 Queen Street – with handicap access at both doors. The doors will open at

5:00pm with dinner being served at 6:00pm. Dinner will

LOOKING AHEAD The fall is shaping up to be a busy one!

September 27, Thursday

Diocesan Town Hall Meeting (Gym)October 10, Wednesday

A Forum sponsored by the Diocesan Mission & Outreach Team with Dr.

Alan Sears. Topic: Having Faith in

Citizenship: The Place of Religion in the Canadian Public

Square.  (Lounge)