Last Sunday of Epiphany February 19, 2012
HOLY EUCHARIST (Texts for worship – The Book of Alternative Services and hymnbook Common Praise. Bible readings are found in The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
THE GATHERING AND LITURGY OF THE WORD
Announcements
Prelude
Greeting pg. 185
HYMN 312 ‘Sing a New Song’
Collect of the Day – pg. 418
1st READING – 2 Kings 2:1-12 Hebrew Scriptures pg. 332
Psalm 50:1-6 pg. 768 BAS
2nd READING –2 Corinthians 4:3-6 New Testament pg. 180
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ‘Alleluia’ (follow lead given by musician)
GOSPEL – Mark 9:2-9 New Testament pg. 44
SERMON – Greg Smith
Affirmation of Faith ‘Hear O Israel’ – pg. 53
Prayers of the People (as announced by leader)
Confession and Absolution – pg. 191
THE PEACE
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
OFFERTORY HYMN 162 ‘Sing of God Made Manifest’
Prayer Over the Gifts – pg. 418
Eucharistic Prayer 1 – pg. 193
Xhosa Sanctus
The Lord’s Prayer – pg. 211
The Breaking of the Bread
Communion
Prayer After Communion – pg. 419
Doxology – pg. 214
CLOSING HYMN 82 ‘Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises’
Postlude
(Note: During Coffee time today, we will be burning the palms to prepare for Ash Wednesday)
The roses today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Ruth and Bert Smith on what would have been their 68th wedding anniversary, by Bill & Lorraine Smith.
We extend a warm welcome to those who are visiting with us today. We offer the hand of hospitality and invite you to join us for refreshments in the parish hall following the service. Feel free to take the bulletin home but please leave the music at the wardens’ table.
Today’s Ministries
Readers – Evans Brathwaite, Ed Chapman
Psalmist – Gloria Samuel
Intercessions – Maureen Campbell
Communion Helpers – Jane Moffat, Jenni Prenger
Bread Baker – Jordan Murray
Server – Alex Tremaine
Greeters – Kelly Boone, Ted Gannon
Coffee – Delia de Roxas
Follow-up Parish Meeting Sat., Feb. 25, from 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. The participants of the vestry meeting held in January asked that we enter a process in the parish of considering in-depth our options for moving into the future before any firm decision is made regarding direction. Lunch will be provided.
The Season of Lent is less than one week away. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday with the Penitential Service and the Imposition of Ashes on Wed., Feb. 22 at 7:00 p.m. (immediately following the Taizé prayer). A Sunday morning Book Study is planned beginning on Sun., Feb. 26 at 9:15 a.m. in the parish hall. The book is Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg.
St. Stephens Memorial Anglican Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Tuesday, February 20th with sittings at 5:30 and 6:30. Adults 5 dollars, children 3 dollars. For ticket reservations please call the church office at 519-681-5153 and leave a message. You will then be able to pick up and pay for your tickets at the door
A Family Day Opportunity – Exciting news, acclaimed English tenor Christopher Watson, is coming to London! Don’t miss a wonderful evening of music, proceeds going to the Primates World Relief and Development Fund (Anglican Church of Canada). This Shining Night with songs by Bainton, Barber, Warlock, Somers, and others will take place Mon., Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church (280 St. James St. London), featuring: Christopher Watson, tenor and Carol Missio-King, piano. Tickets at the door: $25 ($15 students/seniors). For more information please visit www.chriswatsontenor.com
Easter Triduum Planning with Ministry of Worship – Anyone interested in being part of the planning for the three great days of the Easter weekend are invited to gather on Sat., March 10 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall.