Friday, November 20, 2009

E:Bulletin: Sunday Next Before Advent 2009, Nov 22

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

Nov 25 midweek Holy Communion 7 p.m.
Nov 29 Advent I Holy Communion 8 & 11 a.m.

We welcome Hayden Joseph Lawrence Matthews into the Family of Christ’s Church this day and pray that the rest of his life may be as blessed as this beginning!

Today - rescheduled Vestry Meeting Parish Hall – 12:35 p.m.

Nov 24 Parish Bible Study Ste Anne’s Ct 3:30 p.m.

Annual Advent Carols & Lessons Service St Peter’s Sunday Nov 29 11 a.m. Plan to attend and invite a Friend!

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.

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.
Church Calendars for sale $5:00 each please get yours!
Response to Operation Christmas Child was great. Many thanks !

Bible Word Scramble : eeaionltvr - see readings on reverse. Last week's answer: suddenly Acts 2:2

St Mary’s Devon Annual Bazaar & Chicken Pattie Tea, (Strawberry Shortcake dessert) $7:00 Sat Nov 28 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Memorial / Thank-offering Bulletins: Fr Hebb is pleased to report that every Sunday of Advent and Christmas season has been claimed.

Warning: Last year No one signed up for Church cleaning for the months of November and December 2009

New Initiative: Invite a Friend to Christmas Services: Recent years have seen a decline in numbers at our two later Christmas eve services. This is partly due to the children’s crèche service at 4 p.m. and partly due to the aging of many of our families – children have grown-up, married and moved away. To counter this trend, Fr Hebb urges folks to invite someone to Christmas worship this upcoming holy season. Christmas Eve serves are especially beautiful, moving and meaningful – why not give it a try and invite someone?

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: Oct 4ths vestry meeting received some good news – last winter`s church fuel bill has been paid off! Also, the treasurer reports that folks are responding to the 10% challenge found in the paragraph above. However challenges remain. We have not yet secured a contractor for this upcoming season. Vestry has also decided on the placement of hand sanitizer in the church as well as to support Fr Hebb`s decision to temporarily switch to Morning Prayer when and if H1N1 seriously strikes our community.

As for the Church Exterior Restoration Fund everyone should have received the latest mailing – including a donations envelope and pledge card! Please plan your 2009 support NOW! Remember ... our goal is $50,000.00 in total. We can reach this goal if everyone contributes and pulls together!

To review Episcopal Directives 3.4 re: H1N1 and methods for receiving Holy Communion visit the diocesan website athttp://www.anglican.nb.ca/legislation/directives/3-4_administration_of_holy_communion.pdf

The Cathedral Puppeteers, including our own Cody McKay, are going on a Mission trip to Belize in 2010. Cody needs to raise $2200.00. They will work on a school and do presentations for the children. Cody asks for your prayers and monetary support. 459-1764 or cody_b_mckay@hotmail.com

Saturday, November 14, 2009

E:Bulletin: Nov 15, 2009 Trinity 23

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

Nov 18 midweek (tentative) Holy Communion 7 p.m. Nov 22 Holy Communion 8 a.m.
Nov 22 Holy Baptism & Holy Communion 11 a.m.
Nov 22 rescheduled Vestry Meeting Parish Hall – 12:35 p.m.

A warm welcome to Canon TA Smith who is conducting services in Fr Hebb’s absence – Fr Hebb continues to be unwell and completely voiceless! He has been instructed to observe 5 days silence!

Nov 17 Parish Bible Study Ste Anne’s Ct 3:30 p.m. CANCELLED

Annual Advent Carols & Lessons Service St Peter’s Sunday Nov 29 11 a.m. Plan to attend and invite a Friend!

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.

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.

Response to Operation Christmas Child was great. Many thanks !

Bible Word Scramble : euynldsd - see readings on reverse. Last week's answer: opposite Esther 5:1

St Mary’s Devon Annual Bazaar & Chicken Pattie Tea, (Strawberry Shortcake dessert) $7:00 Sat Nov 28 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Memorial / Thank-offering 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 Thank-offering for a blessing received or as a memorial to a departed loved one. Fr Hebb is pleased to report that every Sunday of Advent and Christmas season has been spoken for.

St Peter’s Annual ACW Christmas Bazaar & Chicken Casserole Luncheon on Nov 7 was a success – thanks for all who worked and all who supported this annual effort.

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: Oct 4ths vestry meeting received some good news – last winter`s church fuel bill has been paid off! Also, the treasurer reports that folks are responding to the 10% challenge found in the paragraph above. However challenges remain. We have not yet secured a contractor for this upcoming season. Vestry has also decided on the placement of hand sanitizer in the church as well as to support Fr Hebb`s decision to temporarily switch to Morning Prayer when and if H1N1 seriously strikes our community.

As for the Church Exterior Restoration Fund everyone should have received the latest mailing – including a donations envelope and pledge card! Please plan your 2009 support NOW! Remember ... our goal is $50,000.00 in total. We can reach this goal if everyone contributes and pulls together!

To review Episcopal Directives 3.4 re: H1N1 and methods for receiving Holy Communion visit the diocesan website athttp://www.anglican.nb.ca/legislation/directives/3-4_administration_of_holy_communion.pdf

The Cathedral Puppeteers, including our own Cody McKay, are going on a Mission trip to Belize in 2010. Cody needs to raise $2200.00. They will work on a school and do presentations for the children. Cody asks for your prayers and monetary support. 459-1764 or cody_b_mckay@hotmail.com

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Confirmation Sunday/Episcopal Visit Nov 8, 2009

Services this Week : Parish of St Peter, Fredericton, N. B.
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Nov 10 Parish Bible Study St Anne’s Court 3:30 p.m.
Nov 11 mid-week Holy Communion 7 p.m.
Nov 15 Holy Communion 8 & 11 a.m.
Nov 15 Vestry Meeting Parish Hall 12:35 p.m.
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Candidates for Confirmation, the Apostolic Rite of Laying on of Hands with Prayer, are
Jillian Buckingham
Daniel Greechan
Claire Griggs
Amanda Hyslop
Adrianna Ouellette

We warmly welcome Bishop Claude Miller to our Parish this special day. We look forward to our time of worship and fellowship together. We also welcome all who are visiting with us this day due to the Confirmation of our five young persons. We look forward to a time of fellowship, food and presentations in the Parish Hall immediately following this service.

We welcome all who are worshipping with us this day. 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.

Bible Word Scramble :eiooppts - see readings on reverse. Last week's answer: decreed Esther 2:1

Yesterday’s ACW Luncheon and Christmas Bazaar was a success- thanks to all who worked and supported this annual effort!

Today is turn-in day for Operation Christmas Child - please leave your shoe-boxes at the rear of the church..

Forward in Faith continues this week at St Mary’s Devon, Fr Hebb is on this week Thursday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. soup followed by talk on the Holy Spirit in relation to Baptism and Confirmation

Church Exterior Restoration Fund letters have been sent. Please plan your support and return in the stamped envelope provided. The work of Phase I (this autumn’s phase) has been completed.
To review Episcopal Directive 3.4 re: H1N1 and methods for receiving Holy Communion visit the Diocesan Website.