Sunday AFTER Christmas 2013

Services this Week: Anglican Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

Jan 1                      no midweek service scheduled

Jan 5                      2nd Sunday after Christmas             Holy Communion       8 & 11 a.m.

 We welcome all who are visiting us for worship on this Holy Nativity season. You will notice that 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.

A special "thank - you" to all who were able to make Christmas memorial donations in aid of adorning God's House for the birth of our Saviour. It is most appropriate that we do all we can in this regard to show our respect, love and devotion to our God. We pray that our actions serve as a witness to the true focus of this season in the midst of so much secularization and commercialization.

 Fr Hebb’s Food Bank Challenge: The challenge is- every time you go grocery shopping this month that you buy one item each time for the Fredericton Food Bank – and then bring it to Church for an offering which will be delivered to our Food Bank. Technically, this is called an “alms” offering!

 
Christmas Home & shut-in Holy Communions: Please speak to Fr Hebb immediately if there is a need for this ministry which he may not be aware of or simply verify that a desirous parishioner is on his list of Home Communions!

New offering envelopes are at the rear – if your name is not on a box then please claim a new box and sign your name on the sheet on the wall provided for that purpose. Let’s all do our bit financially and together keep the doors of St Peter’s open for our upcoming 176^th year

2 sun-catchers remain available on a first come first served basis - at rear of church $10.00 each

A container for donations to the Rector's Discretionary Fund has now appeared at the rear - please consider supporting this ever increasing need. As well as requests for groceries, Fr Hebb also fields requests for rent -top-up funds, help with heating bills and gasoline money - sometimes to enable visits family members in distant hospitals.

Financial news: If you or anyone you love participates in the life of our Parish please give a thought to its ongoing life, ministry and presence by supporting St Peter's with a meaningful financial engagement in 2014. FYI: The Diocese has recalculated the sum our Parish is asked to contribute to the greater Church each year -  St Peter's amount will be rising from 13,860.00 to 16,419.00. Last year we were able to pay 10, 350.00. Clearly a challenge faces us.

The People of St. Mary’s (York) invite you to join them on Sunday, January 5^th, at 4:00 p.m. for a very special service.  They are planning A Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas on the 12^th Night of Christmas as a conclusion to the Season of Christmas and an entry into the Season of Epiphany. They hope that you can be with them as they bring our celebration of the Season to a delightful close.

 New sign-up sheets for Altar Guild 2014 and Church Cleaning 2014 are at the rear.

Annual Meeting January 19, 2014 following Congregational Pot Luck!

The Hebb's; Ross, Linda, Sarah and Benjamin wish one and all a happy, holy and safe Christmas Season!

Christmas Eve and Week 2013

 

Services this Week: Anglican Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

 

Dec 25                   Christmas Day                     Holy Communion (said)     11 a.m.

Dec 26                   St Stephen’s Day                 Holy Communion (said)     11 a.m.

Dec 27                   St John’s Day                       Holy Communion (said)     11 a.m.

Dec 28                   Holy Innocents                    Holy Communion (said)      11 a.m.

Dec 29                   Sunday after Christmas     Holy Communion                 8 & 11 a.m.

Dec 25 Christmas Day at the Eucharist: Introit Psalm: 98:1-4; Gradual Psalm: 110:1-4

Dec 26 St Stephen’s Day at the Eucharist: Introit Psalm 119 part 3; Gradual Psalm 119 part 21

Dec 27 St John’s Day at the Eucharist: Introit Psalm 92:1-4 Gradual; Psalm 92:12-15

Dec 28 Holy Innocents at the Eucharist: Introit Psalm 8:1-2; Gradual Psalm 124:5-7

We welcome all who are visiting us for worship on this Holy Nativity season. You will notice that 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.

A special "thank - you" to all who were able to make Christmas memorial donations in aid of adorning God's House for the birth of our Saviour. It is most appropriate that we do all we can in this regard to show our respect, love and devotion to our God. We pray that our actions serve as a witness to the true focus of this season in the midst of so much secularization and commercialization.

Fr Hebb’s Food Bank Challenge: The challenge is- every time you go grocery shopping this month that you buy one item each time for the Fredericton Food Bank – and then bring it to Church for an offering which will be delivered to our Food Bank. Technically, this is called an “alms” offering!

Christmas Home & shut-in Holy Communions: Please speak to Fr Hebb immediately if there is a need for this ministry which he may not be aware of or simply verify that a desirous parishioner is on his list of Home Communions!

New offering envelopes are at the rear – if your name is not on a box then please claim a new box and sign your name on the sheet on the wall provided for that purpose. Let’s all do our bit financially and together keep the doors of St Peter’s open for our upcoming 176^th year

2 sun-catchers remain available on a first come first served basis - at rear of church $10.00 each

A container for donations to the Rector's Discretionary Fund has now appeared at the rear - please consider supporting this ever increasing need. As well as requests for groceries, Fr Hebb also fields requests for rent -top-up funds, help with heating bills and gasoline money - sometimes to enable visits family members in distant hospitals.

Financial news: If you or anyone you love participates in the life of our Parish please give a thought to its ongoing life, ministry and presence by supporting St Peter's with a meaningful financial engagement in 2014. FYI: The Diocese has recalculated the sum our Parish is asked to contribute to the greater Church each year -  St Peter's amount will be rising from 13,860.00 to 16,419.00. Last year we were able to pay 10, 350.00. Clearly a challenge faces us.

New sign-up sheets for Altar Guild 2014 and Church Cleaning 2014 are at the rear.

Annual Meeting January 19, 2014 following Congregational Pot Luck!

The Hebb's; Ross, Linda, Sarah and Benjamin wish one and all a happy, holy and safe Christmas Season!

Advent 4, 2013

Services next (Christmas) week: Anglican Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

Dec 22                   Choir Carol Sing Pine Grove Nursing Home                                                   3 P.M

Dec 24                   Christmas Eve      Children’s Crèche Service (for those under 10 yrs)       4 p.m.

Dec 24                   Christmas Eve      Family Eucharist                                                                 7 p.m.

Dec 24                   Christmas Eve      Holy Communion (sung)                                                   10 p.m.

Dec 25                   Christmas Day                     Holy Communion (said)                                    11 a.m.

Dec 26                   St Stephen’s Day                 Holy Communion (said)                                    11 a.m.

Dec 27                   St John’s Day                       Holy Communion (said)                                    11 a.m.

Dec 28                   Holy Innocents                    Holy Communion (said)                                    11 a.m.

Dec 29                   Sunday after Christmas     Holy Communion                                               8 & 11 a.m.

 We welcome all who are visiting us for worship this Advent/Christmas season. You will notice that 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.

 Fr Hebb’s Food Bank Challenge: The challenge is- every time you go grocery shopping these days that you buy one item each time for the Fredericton Food Bank – and then bring it to Church for an offering which will be delivered to our Food Bank. Technically, this is called an “alms” offering!

 Going Fast ! - only 5 Church Calendars remain for sale at $7:00 each – please place funds in can!

2 sun-catchers remain available on a first come first served basis - at rear of church $10.00 each

 Christmas  Home & shut-in Holy Communions: Please speak to Fr Hebb immediately if there is a need for this ministry which he may not be aware of or simply verify that a desirous parishioner is on his list of Home Communions!

 

A container for donations to the Rector's Discretionary Fund has now appeared at the rear - please consider supporting this ever increasing need.

Financial news: FYI: The Diocese has recalculated the sum our Parish is asked to contribute to the greater Church each year -  St Peter's amount will be rising from 13,860.00 to 16,419.00. Last year we were able to pay 10, 350.00. Clearly a challenge faces us.

New sign-up sheets for Altar Guild 2014 and Church Cleaning 2014 are at the rear.

Annual Meeting January 19, 2014 following Congregational Pot Luck!

Advent II, Dec.,8, 2013 Bible Sunday!

Upcoming Worship Services and Events at the Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

Dec 10             Bible Study Shannex; Brunswick Hall                                     3 p.m.

Dec 11             midweek  at St Peter's                                                             7 p.m..

Dec 15             Advent III Holy Communion                                                   8 a.m.

Dec 15  Sunday School Programme / carol and lessons and Congregational Pot luck   11 a.m.

                  Come out and show your support for our Sunday school by attending both the                                                                                                                                   service and the potluck or this may be the last year we have a potluck after the                                                                 Sunday school programme.

Dec 22             Pine Grove nursing home seasonal Anglican sing-a-long                     3 p.m.

We welcome all who are worshipping with us this Advent 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. We also pray that you might  find time in your busy life to return!

Interviews for 175 anniversary Video were conducted Sat. Oct., 26 inside the Church - those  interviewed spoke of their, their family's and friends connection and participation at St Peter's PAST and present. Robert Payne has graciously volunteered to produce a celebratory video as part of  our 175th anniversary celebrations. Robert hopes to have a finished product before Christmas.

Archbishop and Mrs Miller's visit  Nov 24th as part of our 175th Anniversary Celebrations

involving worship and fellowship was a great success enjoyed by all present.

St Peter's 175th year milestone was noted and celebrated at the Provincial Legislature on Thursday November 21 at 1 p.m. Parishioners were welcomed and congratulated!.

St Peter's (PEI)  Publications Church calendars are available at the rear of the church, cost: $7.00

6 sun-catchers remain available on a first come first served basis - at rear of church $10.00 each

Sign-up sheet for assistance in feeding the Rug Hookers annual Christmas gathering  on Dec 18th is at the rear - please aid the ACW ladies in this wonderful initiative!

The latest issue of all Parish schedules, are available in paper form at the rear of the church - these documents have also been sent to the Parish web-Master for Posting on our Parish web-site - www.stpeterfredericton.nb.ca The timeframe  covered stretches to Ash Wednesday 2014

The bin in the entry can now be used to gather items for Grace House, a Women's overnight shelter. They need women's clothing and non-perishable items to stock their shelves such as toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, tea, coffee, soap, dish detergent, sugar ,flour, cans of food etc. These will be taken to the shelter after Sunday Dec.8th. St. Peter's ACW will also give a monetary donation to the shelter at that time.

Bishop Hockins and Dr Craig's Advent series - Making the Case for Christmas-  the first 3 Mondays in December, Crown Plaza 12:15 p.m.

Time to think about Memorial Donations for flowers at Christmas - please speak with or call Maria Matthews - 459-4552

A Box for donations to the Rector's Discretionary Fund has now appeared at the rear - please consider supporting this ever increasing need.

Financial news: FYI: The Diocese has recalculated the sum our Parish is asked to contribute to the greater Church each year -  St Peter's amount will be rising from 13,860.00 to 16,419.00. Last year we were able to pay 10, 350.00. Clearly a challenge faces us.

Advent I, 2013 Dec 1 Happy New Year!

Upcoming Worship Services and Events at the Parish of St Peter, Fredericton.

Dec 3               Bible Study Shannex; Brunswick Hall               3 p.m.

Dec 4               midweek  at St Peter's                                         7 p.m.

Dec 8               Advent II Holy Communion at St Peter's         8 and 11 a.m.

Dec 15             Advent III Holy Communion                            8 a.m.

Dec 15             11 a.m. Come out and show your support for our Sunday school by attending both the                          service  and the potluck or this may be the last year we have a potluck after the                                 Sunday school programme.

Dec 22             Pine Grove nursing home seasonal Anglican sing-a-long 3 p.m.

We welcome all who are worshipping with us this Advent 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. We also pray that you might  find time in your busy life to return!

 Today at our Christ Church Cathedral a service of Advent Carols and Lessons at 4 p.m.

Interviews for 175 anniversary Video were conducted Sat. Oct., 26 inside the Church - those  interviewed spoke of their, their family's and friends connection and participation at St Peter's PAST and present. Robert Payne has graciously volunteered to produce a celebratory video as part of  our 175th anniversary celebrations. Robert hopes to have a finished product before Christmas.

Archbishop and Mrs Miller's visit  last week as part of our 175th Anniversary Celebrations

involving worship and fellowship was a great success enjoyed by all present.

St Peter's 175th year milestone was noted and celebrated at the Provincial Legislature on Thursday November 21 at 1 p.m. Parishioners were welcomed and congratulated!.

St Peter's (PEI)  Publications Church calendars are available at the rear of the church, cost: $7.00

8 sun-catchers remain available on a first come first served basis - at rear of church $10.00 each

Sign-up sheet for assistance in feeding the Rug Hookers annual Christmas gathering  on Dec 18th is at the rear - please aid the ACW ladies in this wonderful initiative!

The latest issue of all Parish schedules, are available in paper form at the rear of the church - these documents have also been sent to the Parish web-Master for Posting on our Parish web-site - www.stpeterfredericton.nb.ca The timeframe  covered stretches to Ash Wednesday 2014

The bin in the entry can now be used to gather items for Grace House, a Women's overnight shelter. They need women's clothing and non-perishable items to stock their shelves such as toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, tea, coffee, soap, dish detergent, sugar ,flour, cans of food etc. These will be taken to the shelter after Sunday Dec.8th. St. Peter's ACW will also give a monetary donation to the shelter at that time.

Bishop Hockins and Dr Craig's Advent series - Making the Case for Christmas-  the first 3 Mondays in December, Crown Plaza 12:15 p.m.

Check your church calendars - Friday is the Feast of St Nicolas - Bishop

Time to think about Memorial Donations for flowers at Christmas - please speak with or call Maria Matthews - 459-4552