Friday, September 25, 2009

E-Bulletin: Sept. 27, 2009 Trinity 16

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

Sept 30 midweek Holy Communion 7 p.m.
Oct 4 TRINITY XVII Holy Communion 8 & 11 a.m.
Oct 4 St Peter’s Vestry Meeting 12:30 p.m.

Today, Sept 27 Trinity XVI Evensong at 4 p.m.

Sunday School & Confirmation Classes have begun 10:15 a.m. Please pray for our Sunday School - students and teachers!

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.

St Michael’s Youth Camp, Bouchtouche NB for Youth 13 to 19 yrs of age was a great success! Time to plan for next year!

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

Bible Word Scramble : naremtn - see readings on reverse. Last week's answer: vineyards Jeremiah 31:5

Parish Church Turkey Supper & Silent Auction Sunday Oct 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. call to reserve a seat 451-0630 or 454-8104; $10 adults, children 6-12 $5 and under 6 yrs free

St Peter’s Vestry Meeting Sunday October 4 12:30 p.m.

Our Turkey Supper is tentatively scheduled for Oct 17. If sufficient workers sign up by Oct 4 the supper will be held, if not we will be unable to host the event. Sign-up sheets are at the rear!

Back to Church Sunday (scheduled for October 18) will be held again this fall. Please begin thinking and praying about this initiative, that is, Who will you invite this year? Check this out: http://www.backtochurch.co.uk/

Confirmation at St Peter’s 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!

Memorial Bulletins: As the cost of nice bulletin covers has risen our Parish has scaled back on their use. However, in order to have beautiful bulletin covers for special occasions Fr Hebb wonders if individuals would like to cover the $20.00 cost as a memorial to a departed loved one. Anyone interested in doing so for Thanksgiving please speak with Fr Hebb today!

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

Vestry News:

The week of July 6-10 everyone should have received a letter from the Rector and Wardens concerning our upcoming Church Exterior Capital Fund Campaign (as well as a service schedule for the summer and autumn). Thankfully, donations have already begun to come in! Please plan your support now!

If you wish to review the latest Episcopal Directives re: H1N1 and methods for receiving Holy Communion visit the diocesan website and go to Episcopal Directive 3.4 at
http://www.anglican.nb.ca/legislation/directives/3-4_administration_of_holy_communion.pdf



Bible Readings: The Week after Trinity XVI

Morning Evening

Mon. Jeremiah ch.40 Jeremiah ch. 41
Philippians ch. 3 John 12:1-19

Tues. *2 Kings 6:8-17 Daniel 10:4-21
Acts 12:1-11 Revelation ch. 5
Jeremiah ch. 42 Jeremiah ch. 43
Philipians ch.4 John 12:20-50

Wed. Jeremiah 44:1-14 Jeremiah 44:15-end
Colossians 1:1-20 John ch. 13

Thurs. Ezekiel 1:1-14 Ezekiel 1:15-28
Colossians 1:21-2:7 John ch. 14

Fri. Ezekiel ch. 2 Ezekiel 3:1-14
Colossians 2:8-19 John ch. 15

Sat. Ezekiel 3:15-27 Ezekiel ch. 8
Colossians 2:20-3:11 John ch. 16

Sun. Job chapter 2 Proverbs 1:20-end
1 Peter chapter 4 Matthew 11:2-19

* Special lessons for the Feast of St Michael & all Angels
· Sidesmen Sept 27 Ashley & Will H
Oct 4 Greg M. & Larry C
· Reader: Sept 27 Chelsa Oct 4 Ruth B.
Servers: attending volunteer
September Altar Guild: Brenda S // Cleaner: Brenda S

Parish Officers 2009
Priest & Rector: Rev Dr Ross N Hebb
Office: 454-8752 /Office e-mail: spph@nb.aibn.com
Website: stpeterfredericton.nb.ca // Residence: 450-9687
Organist & Choir Director: Sandra Gereau
Wardens: Bob Matthews & Mary Christie
Treasurer & e-offering co-ordinator: Willard Fram
Vestry Clerk: Brenda Smith
Envelope Secretary: Beth Corscadden