Trinity XIX October 30, 2011

Services this Week: Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

Nov 1 Bible Study (a new season) Ste Anne’s Court 3:30 p.m.
Nov 1 Dr Hebb’s presentation to Genealogical Society re Black History 7 p.m.
Nov 2 midweek Holy Communion All Saints-tide 7 p. m.
Nov 3 What is Truth – the Parables of Jesus Parish Hall 7 p.m.
Nov 5 ACW Christmas Luncheon & Bazaar 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov 6 Founders & Benefactors: TRINITY XX Holy Communion 8 & 11 a.m.
Nov 8 Contemplative Prayer session in Church led by Ria Neish 7 p.m.
Nov 13 Trinity XXI Remembrance Sunday at St Peter’s 8 & 11 a.m.

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.

Back to Church Sunday has been re-scheduled by our Diocese for November 27th Advent Carols & Lessons

Confirmation Class weekly at 10:15 a.m. Confirmation date Sunday Dec 4 11 a.m. = Bishop Miller

Sunday School: Note new routine: Children come to worship at 11 a.m. and then leave at the announcements for Sunday School in the Parish hall which then lasts until after service – this was one of the new initiatives decided as a result of our NCD survey and parish meeting!

Tues Nov 1 Dr Hebb to speak to the Fredericton Genealogical Society at the Senior’s Center on Johnson Ave respecting the Black Community of Fredericton: Special emphasis on Service and Sacrifice in the World Wars

ACW: Christmas Bazaar Nov 5/ ACW Parish Annual Meeting Nov 7th commencing with Pot luck at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday December 4 2 p.m. Special Lecture at St Peter’s Parish Hall on the 400th Anniversary of the King James Translation of the Holy Bible – all welcome!

Church Calendars are available for sale at $6:00 each – please place funds in can!

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are available: take, fill and return no later than Nov 20th

Vestry News: Vestry reviewed the start-up and initial status of the Parish’s three NCD initiated programs that is; the new Sunday school timing arrangement, the ad hoc visiting committee and the outreach teaching (Parables) session. There was discussion of the Parish’s Cemetery Fund which has built up to a sizeable amount over the centuries. The Rector and treasurer reminded Vestry that we are legally and morally bound to use only the interest from that fund and that exclusively towards the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery proper – it cannot be used to repair the church building or to pay any other operating bills! Much discussion was held concerning Turkey Supper preparations and the sizeable workforce required. Ongoing discussion included the subject of rectory maintenance costs versus income generated by rentals and it was determined that a comparison of same for the past ten years would be a good study document.
An update was also received on preparations for our application for National Historic Site recognition.

Rededication of Ste Anne’s Chapel of Ease, Westmorland St., Sunday Oct., 30 at 4 p.m. All welcome