Notices for Week of 24 September 2023
Good day dear friends,
In this weeks Gospel Jesus tells the parable of the labourers who invited to work in the vineyard at different times of the day. At the end of the day, all were paid the same amount. Once we consent and say yes to God’s life alive and at work within us, the gift received is the same for everyone. There is no Jew or Greek, male or female in God. We are all one in the shared life that is Christ. This is good news that Christians are called to share.
Love
Father Gerald+
Welcome to Bishop Sam who is joining us for the Sunday liturgy to help us remember and celebrate the 17th anniversary of the dedication of the Oratory.
Thank you to Archdeacon Charlene Taylor who gathered with us on Saturday evening to join in our discerning on how the Spirit is calling us forward as a community of faith in our Diocesan Family.
Our annual Jigs and Reels is being planned for September 30. $25 dollars for eat in or take out. We are also looking for donations to help offset the cost. For tickets or donations please contact Titania at 222-5224 or Roy at 222-4493.
“Love is the Way” is an adult Christian learning opportunity that is facilitated by Deacon Gladys on Wednesdays at 1pm. For more info or to join in contact her at 683-2266.
Men’s Fellowship will resume on Monday, September 25 at 7:30pm, and will meet on every other Monday. For more info or to join in contact Pat Mahoney at 683-2932 or Roy Mercer at 222-4493.
Godly Play has resumed at the Parish of the Resurrection on Sunday’s at 11am. Welcome all children ages 4 and up.
Sunday Lunch ministry has resumed.
There will be a gospel concert at Makinsons Community Hall in aid of St. Andrew’s Cemetery. September 29th starting at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00pm, admission $5.00 at the door, everyone’s welcome.
The price of our monthly Community Breakfast will be increased to from $10 to $15 starting in October.
Preaching from the Presider’s Chair: Some have been asking why Father Gerald has been offering the homily from the presider’s chair and sitting down? The flexibility in the design of our oratory allows for various modes of delivery for preaching and teaching. Teaching from the presiders chair is one of those options.
If anyone would like to participate in preparing and sharing meals for the Sunday Lunch Ministry, please contact Bob Bishop at 683-0879.
Wednesday Ministry has resumed:
Resurrection Yoga at 9:30
Scones and Tea from 10am to 1pm
Group Meditation at 11
Poetry at noon
The Way of Love at 1pm
AA at the Resurrection on Thursday nights at 8pm in the St.George Conference Room, and Sundays on Zoom at 8pm.
Beginning on October 1, 2023, there will be a new zoom number and password for Sunday evening‘s AA meeting at 8pm
ID #: 828 5043 0557
Password: 019651
Bereavement Support meets at the Resurrection on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30. For more info contact Deacon Gladys Harvey at 683-2266.
Please remember to bring items for the Helping Hand Basket.
Suggested items for the Helping Hand
Peanut Butter, Jams, Tin Pasta or dry Pasta, Pasta sauce, Tin tomatoes, Can stew, Beans
Meatballs & gravy, Sugar, Tin milk, Cheese spread, Can vegetables, Juice, Flakes of Ham, Chicken, or Turkey, Soup’s.
Thank you for your continued support.
God Bless
Deacon 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.
Anyone wanting a home visit, to discuss the life of prayer & spiritual living, or any other pastoral need, please take the initiative and contact Father Gerald.
Deacon Gladys is pastorally responsible for those who are sick and shut in. Please let her know (gladysharvey13@gmail.com 683-2266) if you know of anyone sick or shut in.
Deacon Janet Pardy is pastorally responsible for anyone in the Carbonear Hospital. Please let her know if a parishioner needs a hospital visit (jpardy45@gmail.com, 786-0931).
When making an eTransfer to the parish at finance@anglicanresurrection.com, please put in the memo note what the donation is for.
The Sunday Liturgy is live streamed 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.
Please use eTransfers to finance@anglicanresurrection.com to continue to support our ministry. You can also contact our treasurer Calvin Adams to set up automatic deposit. Or simply mail your offerings to Box 142 South River, A0A 3W0.
Ministry Schedule:
Breakfast and Bible 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.
Poetry: Wednesday’s at noon.
The Way of Love: Wednesday’s at 1pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Thursdays at 8pm.
Breakfast the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8am to 11am.
“Come and see” (John 1:39). Remember to pray about and encourage your family and friends to share in our community of faith.
The duty to keep Sunday holy, especially by sharing in the Eucharist and by relaxing in a spirit of Christian joy and fraternity, is easily understood. Sunday is a day which is at the very heart of the Christian life. Do not be afraid to give your time to Christ! Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our relationships and indeed our whole life may become more profoundly human.