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The First Reading: Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25
Psalm: 78:1–7
Refrain: Forget not the deeds of God, but keep his commandments.
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13
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The First Reading: Joshua 24:1–3a, 14–25
Psalm: 78:1–7
Refrain: Forget not the deeds of God, but keep his commandments.
The Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13
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Collect
Eternal God, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning, grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer over the Gifts
Gracious God, your word to us is food indeed. Receive all we offer you this day, and let your loving-kindness be our comfort, for the sake of Jesus Christ, your living Word. Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Living God, in the eucharist you fill us with new hope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, and bring us to the joy you promise. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymns:
Processional: 599 CP; Godly Play: See Below
Gradual: 93, Baptism: Selection by the Choir, CP;
Offertory: 474 CP, Communion: 57 & 647
CP; Recessional: 379 CP
Godly Play Hymn
Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
Things I would as him to tell me if he were here;
Scenes by the wayside, Tales of the sea,
Stories of Jesus, Tell them to me.
PWRDF
5A's OF FOOD SECURITY
4. APPROPRIATE
Food is nutritious and free from harmful chemicals.
CUBA: Bishop Griselda Delcado del Carpio from the Episcopal Church of Cuba (ECC) approached PWRDF for help in promoting development and self-sufficiency in her constituency. Many people had diabetes because of poor diet. Now many of these persons grow healthy crops and take part in nutrition training.
PWRDF partner ECC has increased the capacity of community members in food production and the raising of small animals. Nutrition for families has led to improved diets and health.
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Direct Deposit
We are looking for more families to consider this convenient way of contributing.
Signing-up is simple. Just visit the Church Office or pick up a form at the back of the church, complete the Authorization Form, attach a cancelled cheque and we’ll do the rest.
Please give this careful consideration. Pre-authorized contributions will allow you more convenience and allow us to better manage our finances throughout the year. If you have any specific questions, please contact the parish office at 834-2336
The CBS/Paradise Food Bank is in need of the following:
Sugar, Rice, Teabags, Sidekicks (rice/noodles), Cereal, Tin Soups, Jello, Chef Boyardee Pasta, 3 pkg Drink Crystals, Cake Mixes, Tin Fruit, Tin Tomatoes.
The Food Bank will be grateful for any financial donation, big or small.
Welcome to the
Parish of St. John
The Evangelist
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
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November 12, 2017
The Bulletin is given to the Glory of God
and in Thanksgiving and Remembrance for:
All Canadian Soldiers who are currently serving or have served our Country
especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Dear Friends,
Team 11
Rex H. / Ron S. / Bruce M. / Team 13
Debbie W.
Welcome to our services today. At 10:30am we welcome baby, Harry Walter Norman, son of Jonathan & Krista Babb., as we celebrate with them in the sacrament of Baptism. Today in Godly Play our children will hear the story of the Exodus. We tell this story in the Desert Box. The People of God found their way to Egypt where there was food and jobs because there was no rain where they were living. But when they got to Egypt, Pharaoh trapped them and they became slaves. One of the People, Moses, went to Pharaoh and demanded, "Let my people go!" but each time Pharaoh said "NO." Bad things happened over and over in the land but each time Moses asked to let his people go, Pharaoh always said no. Finally, something happened that was so awful it is hard to talk about. The Angel of Death took the oldest son of each Egyptian family, even Pharaoh's but passed over the Hebrew homes because they had marked their doors with the blood of a lamb. (This is where the celebration of Passover gets its name.) This time Pharaoh said yes and the Hebrews quickly packed their things, not even waiting for their bread to rise - matzo -and fled. Pharaoh changed his mind, sent his army after them but the sea opened up and let them through, closing again on Pharaoh's army. The People were free and danced in celebration. In the Bible, you can find this story in Exodus 11:1-15:21.
Every Blessing
Reverend Jolene
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
PRAY for: Ughelli - (Bendel, Nigeria)
Tri-Diocesan Intercessions
Parish of St. Michael & All Angels, St. John’s
Rector- The Rev. Jonathan Rowe
Parish of St. Peter’s, Upper Gullies
Rector- The Rev. Jean Smith
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Sunday Duties for Sunday, November 19th
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Prayer List
Margaret Tucker, Millicent, Nina, David, Eleanor, Ron, Betty.
Please note if you have a name you would like added to the prayer list make sure it is ok with the individual and call the parish office to have the name listed. Last names will only be listed at the request of the individual.
Pastoral Visitation
Reverend Jolene is more than happy to receive invitations for pastoral visits. If you would like for her to visit at your home or would like to meet in the parish office please contact Reverend Jolene in person, at home 834-5226 or you may email her at If you are making a request on behalf of someone else please ensure that person has been asked for a visit beforehand as not everyone who needs a pastoral visit wants one. The same is true for someone you know who may be in hospital.
Confirmation Classes
Will begin in January 2018. You can register your child by calling the parish office @ 834-2336 Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 noon. Registration deadline is December 15th
ACW Meeting
The next ACW meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 10.30 am
Prayer Writing Group
The purpose of this group would be to write the weekly prayers of the people. If we have enough we can do it in such a way that teams of two people will write the prayers on a rotation schedule. The hope would be would have enough so that each team would only be scheduled once every two months. There would be a Sunday afternoon training that will be no longer than two hours with The. Rev. Canon. Dr. Boyd Morgan who will lead us through this process. It will make a significance difference in the Sunday liturgy when the prayers of the people are more related to the needs and concerns of the parish and local community as well as matters happening throughout our world. This training event would take place Sunday November 26th. If you are interested please speak with Reverend Jolene directly or email her at
Admiral Coast Services
St. John the Evangelist will be holding services at Admirals Coast on the following Sundays: December 3rd, February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th and June 3rd. You are welcome to attend.
Advent Family Day
We are inviting families to join us on Saturday November 25th from 11am-2pm with lunch provided. This year families will be making their own Advent Calendar which will include daily scripture readings. This is a beautiful event for families. Registration is necessary to ensure enough materials will be provided. Please register by calling the parish office at 834-2336 or emailing Reverend Jolene at Registration Deadline is Saturday November 18th
Thank You
We extend our thanks to all those who planned, prepared and helped serve and clean up from our Fall Fair Dinner last evening. Thank you to all those who came out and supported this event. We are very grateful for the support given to this years fall fair events.