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