Parish Notices for Week of 14 May 2023 – Parish of the Resurrection

Notices: Easter 6, 14 May 2023
Good day dear friends, In this week’s Gospel we will hear Jesus say “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” What are the commandments?Love God.Love yourself.Love your neighbour.The commandments are not about moral codes, judgements on ourselves and others, nor are they about separation and condemnation. The commandments invite a relational flow of love that connects us to God, to each other, and to all of creation. Let us love Christ and keep the commandments.
LoveFather Gerald+
Holy Communion every Sunday at 11am.
Let us keep Rebeka Butt and her family in our prayers as she receives the sacrament of Confirmation in the Parish of Upper Island Cove this morning.
Our monthly community Breakfast will be on Saturday, May 20, from 8 to 11am. All are welcome.
Please remember to bring items for the Helping Hand Basket.

Suggested items for the Helping HandPeanut Butter, Jams, Tin Pasta or dry Pasta, Pasta sauce, Tin tomatoes, Can stew, BeansMeatballs & gravy, Sugar, Tin milk, Cheese spread, Can vegetables, Juice, Flakes of Ham, Chicken, or Turkey, Soup’s.Thank you for your continued support.God BlessDeacon Janet.
Our parish pantry is in need of some donations for our hospitality ministry: Flour, soft margarine, margarine in 3lb box, jam, baking powder, baking soda, vinegar 4L.Coffee, regular tetley tea, green tea, decaf tea.

Anglican Life serves as the newspaper for the three dioceses in Newfoundland & Labrador, offering subscribers a wealth of content. · Readers can expect a diverse range of articles and images from numerous contributors.· The newspaper features regular and guest columnists who provide spiritual and thought-provoking insights on various subjects.· Subscribers will receive The Anglican Journal, the Anglican Church of Canada’s newspaper, which delivers news from across the country and around the world.· If you are a member of one of our congregations, you may subscribe to receive the church’s newspaper for FREE.To subscribe, please contact The Rev’d Fred Marshall, Officer of the Anglican Joint Committee, at (709) 727-4346, or send an email to anglicanlifenl@gmail.com.

Scent Free Environment: Many people now suffer from allergies. Please, when gathering in our House for the Church, refrain from wearing colognes and perfumes.

Please consider the Primate World Relief and Development Fund for donations to relief efforts around the world. https://giving.anglican.ca/worldofgifts

The Diocesan “Set Sail” meeting for our region will be at St.Matthew’s in Bay Roberts, 7pm May 16.

The purpose of these sessions is to introduce Set Sail: Charting the Course for Christ’s Church to the people of the Diocese. Bishop Sam will discuss his vision for the Diocese and the goals of the Set Sail strategic plan. Participants will consider how the goals can be interpreted and realized in their own local contexts. Attendees should be able to return to their parishes with a good understanding of what comes next on our journey, together.Father Richard Rohr is a contemporary leader in the deepening faith and spiritual practice movement throughout the Christian church. If you would like a little more help and encouragement in deepening your own faith and spiritual practice, in addition to what is available in our parish, go to www.cac.org, and at the top of that page, subscribe to Father Richard’s daily e-mails. I highly recommend it.
A new six week Revive course has begun, “Called for Ministry.” Please keep this important discipling ministry in your prayer.
“Revive” is a program that helps equip lay leaders to be spiritual leaders. The participants will learn about themselves and discern their life’s calling; explore their faith journey and enter into a relationship with God; enjoy a sense of community and deepened relationships with peers; gain confidence with prayer, scripture, and spiritual leadership; and discern gifts for their calling to serve God’s world. Please pray for those participating in this program this spring.
When making an eTransfer to the parish at finance@anglicanresurrection.com, please put in the memo note what the donation is for.

Ministry Schedule: Breakfast andBible Study: Sundays at 9:00am.The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 11am.Children’s Church: Sunday’s at 11am.Community Lunch: Sunday’s at noon. Alcoholics Anonymous: Sundays at 8pm on Zoom.Men’s Fellowship: Every 2nd Monday at 7:30pm.Bereavement Support Group, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm in the Emmaus Cafe.Resurrection Yoga: Wednesday’s at 9:30am.Alternative Spiritual Community (Group Meditation): Wednesdays at 11am.Scones and Tea: Wednesday’s from 10:30 to 1pm.The Way of Love: Wednesday’s at 1pm.Alcoholics Anonymous: Thursdays at 8pm.Breakfast the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am to 11am.

If you are sick with any flu like symptoms, please stay home.

“Come and see” (John 1:39). Remember to pray about and encourage your family and friends to share in our community of faith.
When making your wills, please remember the Parish of the Resurrection.
Your Will can be a testament to your faith. Consider leaving a gift to your church.
Why change a good Will? To include your church.Bequests to churches provide tax credits to your estate.
A bequest to your church keeps on giving for years to come.
The Sunday Liturgy is live steamed in real time on our Parish YouTube Channel at 11am on Sunday mornings (and can be watched anytime after that on YouTube). It can also be picked up on our parish Facebook anytime after 12 noon on Sundays.
For those joining us on-line, we invite you to use this prayer for Spiritual Communion:

Lord Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. However, since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself with you, and embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Let me never be separated from you. Let me live and die in your love. Amen.