Tuesday, June 30, 2009

E-Bulletin: June 28, 2009 Trinity 3

Services this Week : Parish of St Peter, Fredericton, N. B.

July 1 mid-week Holy Communion 7 p.m
July 5 TRINITY IV Holy Communion 8 a.m.
July 5 Holy Communion & Holy Baptism 11 a.m
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We welcome all who are worshipping with us during this Trinity season. St Peter's is a specifically Prayer Book Parish theologically as well as liturgically. What this means is that traditional liturgy (services) are the worshipping expression of normative Anglican, (i.e., of the Anglican Communion) belief. We hope that you find your time in our midst spiritually refreshing and beneficial.

Medley and Brookwood Camp info available at the rear of the Church.


ACW Spring Meal out at Swiss Chalet Monday June 22 was a great success enjoyed by all who attended.

The Fredericton Food bank: Recall the Need! The Food Bank asks for a focus on ‘meal in a can’ items such as canned stews, canned beans or canned pasta.

St Michael’s Youth Camp, Bouchtouche NB August 24 to 29 inclusive. Youth 13 to 19 yrs of age are eligible to attend. Financial assistance available - please speak privately to Fr Hebb: Check out the website at: http://myweb.dal.ca/sesteven/smyc/smyc/www.smyc.ca

Bible Word Scramble : aadglnr - see readings on reverse. Last week's answer: tongue Job 41:1

Back to Church Sunday (scheduled for October 18) will be held again this fall. Please begin thinking and praying about this initiative!

Confirmation
at St Peter’s now has a new date confirmed by the bishop’s secretary and it is Sunday November 8th. Please plan to attend this crucial event in the life of our Parish and show your support for our young people by your prayers and bodily presence!

Church exterior tours available after 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services June 28 and July 5. The purpose of these walk-abouts is to inspect the building and allow each worshipper to see for themselves the need of the repairs which have to be performed. These repairs will come at a cost! (hint, hint)

A Message from YOUR Vestry: St. Peter’s Contributions: Here at St Peter’s, as elsewhere, there is the need to increase our weekly giving so as to remain economically viable. To that end, Vestry members have accepted the challenge and each member has agreed to increase their personal weekly giving by 10%. We would invite and encourage you to join us in this undertaking. St. Peter’s has played a central role in the lives of parishioners for more than 170 years. Our ability to continue with our joint Ministry hinges on our capacity to meet mounting operating expenses and a growing capital budget. Thank you for your consideration of this important request and please feel free to discuss this with the Wardens; Bob Matthews and Mary Christie, any Vestry member or Fr. Hebb. To change your e-offering pick up the form at the rear or download it from this link: http://anglican.nb.ca/synod/finance/e_offering/e_offering_changes.pdf

Breaking Vestry News:

On Sunday June 21 (Father’s Day) your vestry met to consider Parish business. Although some progress has been noted with certain individuals embracing the vestry’s 10% challenge, the Parish still faces fiscal challenges. Vestry wishes to point out that last winter’s church fuel bill stands at $2,937.21 and last winter’s snow removal bill remains at $2,779.80 as of the end of May 2009.

At the Rear (of the Church): you will find today:
A copy of the summer/autumn service schedule (white paper)
A copy of the readers’ rota (lilac colored paper)
A copy of the sidemen schedule (yellow paper)
Note: no server’s schedule will be issued for July and August - serving will be on a first come, first to volunteer basis!