THIS SUNDAY–Dec. 17, 2017

8:30 Holy Communion BCP

10:30 Service of Lessons and Carols

LAYREADER: L. Smith

READER: C. Hanscomb

SOUND SYSTEM: J. Galpin

GREETERS: P. Johnston, D. Mills, B. Scovil,

S. Munn, M. Johnston, F. Lowthers

COFFEE: R. Cotter, D. Cawker

COUNTERS: B. Pond, B. Scovil

ALTAR GUILD: P. Stephens, Lela Singh

SERVERS: R. Young, C. Sharpe

NEXT SUNDAY–Dec. 24, 2017

8:30 Holy Communion BCP

10:30 Holy Communion

4:00 Christmas Eve Family Service

9:00 Christmas Eve in the Chapel

LAYREADER: L. Smith

READER: R. Smith

SOUND SYSTEM: J. Galpin

GREETERS: A. Morgan, B. Crowley, C. Carter, D.

White, E. Lowthers

COFFEE: J. Galpin, A. Galpin, R. Coburn

COUNTERS: M. Pond, B. Scovil

ALTAR GUILD: P. Stephens, Lela Singh

SERVERSC. T. Blizzard, C. Hanscomb

SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

8:30 – Holy Communion (BCP)

10:30 –

1st & 3

rd Holy Communion (BAS)

2nd

& 4th Holy Communion (BCP)

4:00 – Holy Communion (BAS)

HOW TO REACH US

245 Westmorland Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 3L9

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 9am-12noon

Fri. 9am-2pm

Office: 451-0630

Rector: 260-1870

Deacon: 450-9865

Email: ccpc@nb.aibn.com

Rector’s Email: wandlyns@bellaliant.net

Website: parishchurch.ca

Fax: 451-0638

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH CHURCH

Monday, December 18

8pm - Ball Hockey – Gym

Tuesday, December 19

6pm – Cubs & Scouts – Gym

Wednesday, December 20

12pm – Prayer Group

6:30pm – Beavers

Thursday, December 21

10am – Morning Out – Lounge

Friday, December 22

6pm – FMTA Linda Sprague 6pm

Saturday, December 23

Sunday, December 24

8:30am – Holy Communion BCP

10:30am – Holy Communion BCP

4pm – Family Christmas Service with

Creche

9pm – Christmas Eve in the Chapel

Monday, December 25

11am – Christmas Day Communion in the

Chapel

PARISH DIRECTORY

BISHOP

The Rt. Rev’d David Edwards

RECTOR

The. Ven. Wandlyn Snelgrove

HONOURARY ASSISTANT

Bishop Bill Hockin

DEACON

The Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR

Alice Boyd

SECRETARY

Jessica Cleghorn

BOOK KEEPER

Barb Brown

SEXTON

Leonard Lamont

TREASURER

David Blacklock

WARDENS

Ann Morgan

Darren Hanscomb

We welcome all visitors to our Communion Table. If you receive communion in your own church,

you are most welcome to do so here. If you would prefer, you may cross your arms and the priest will

know you would like a blessing.

Christ Church (Parish Church) 3rd Sunday in Advent

December 17, 2017

8:30 HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

10:30 SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE: PEACE Advent is a time for waiting; waiting for God to bring his kingdom to our world. We wait with the JOY of knowing God, his creation and the comfort, strength and abiding love he offers to those who live in sorrow. As we light our third candle, may it be a sign of the joy that God desires for all his people.

Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn Telling the world that the Saviour is born.

When God is a child, there’s joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong

And none shall be afraid.

Processional Carol Once in Royal David’s City (v. 1 Solo) 123

The Bidding Prayer

1st Lesson: Genesis 3:8-19 – Alyssa Vandervalk

God announces in the Garden of Eden, the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head.

Anthem A Virgin Most Pure arr. Charles Wood

2nd Lesson: Genesis 22:15-18 – Lolita Smith God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations of

the earth be blessed. Anthem Unto Us Is Born a Son Piae Cantiones

3rd Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 – Charlie Hanscomb

Christ’s birth and Kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. Anthem The Dawn Is Surely Coming J. Martin & J. Martin Carol All Poor Folk and Humble 151

4th Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9 – Doug Cawker

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown. Anthem O Little One Sweet harm. J. S. Bach Carol O Come Divine Messiah (Verses 1-2) 95

5th Lesson: Luke 1:26-37 – Olivia Lowthers

The Angel Gabriel visits Mary. Carol Twas in the Moon of Wintertime 146

6th Lesson: Luke 2:1-7 – Donna Grant

St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Anthem The Nativity Carol John Rutter Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem (Verse 1, 2, 4) 121

7th Lesson: Luke 2:8-20 – Darrell Butler

The shepherds go to the manger. Anthem What is This Lovely Fragrance arr. Healy Willan Carol While Shepherd’s Watched their Flocks 136

8th Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 – Michael Blizzard

Wise men seek the newborn king. Anthem Candlelight Carol J. Rutter Offertory Carol What Child Is This 137

9th Lesson: John 1:1-14 –The Rt. Rev. Bill Hockin

St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation. Carol Of the Father’s Love Begotten (Verses 1-3) 132

Closing Prayers

Recessional Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1-4) 118

Please join us in the Lounge after our 10:30 service for refreshments.

REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Steve Lange, Betty O’Leary, Catherine O’Leary, Heather Wilson, Philip, Esther, Catherine, Arene, Chris Sharpe, Betty Bushell, James, Joyce Lynch, Greg Hamilton, Roger Tremblay, Al Dowling, Avery McCordick, Brenda MacDonald, Chelsey, Jenna, John, Connor, Eric and Braden Moore.

PARISH NEWS NEW RELEASE-GREAT GIFT IDEA

Bishop Bill’s new book Pray – Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer will be available this Sunday after church at the Charlotte Street entrance. The price is $10.

SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to Barb Forbes and her family on the loss of her brother-in-law Earl Gilliss. We pray that she may be granted eternal rest and that her family may find comfort and peace in the knowledge and love of God.

LADIES ADVENT COFFEE PARTY Approximately 35 women enjoyed a lovely morning on December 9 in the Lounge. Thanks to our Mission Within Committee who organized the event, Joanne Winterford and Garth Maxwell who provided the musical entertainment, Karen Balloch-Tremblay who provided a special take-home Christmas Craft and all the ladies who baked the delicious cakes. It was a great time of fellowship and laughter - an Advent break in the midst of the Christmas rush.

CHURCH ENVELOPES

Your offering envelopes for 2018 are ready for pickup at the Westmorland Street entrance. If you have any changes in your address, want to switch from envelopes to e offering or you are new to the Parish and need envelopes for the first time please speak to Jessica in the church office by calling 451 0630.

OUR SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Once again we gather for our service of Lessons and Carols. It is a tradition which blesses all of us as we begin the last week before Christmas. Alice, our Organist andr Choir Director has worked hard with our choir to prepare for this day, and for the Christmas Season. We extend our thanks to them for the many hours of rehearsals so that we may celebrate the Christmas story through word and song.

YOUTH GROUP PROGRESSIVE DINNER Thank you to the parents who provided food for our Youth Group`s Progressive Dinner this past Friday. It was an evening enjoyed by all.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER Saturday evening the Parish hosted their Annual Christmas Dinner for the neighbourhood. There was a lot of turkey to cook and potatoes to peel but with everyone pitching in for a good cause it turns out to be one of the best Christmas presents ever – for the workers and the guests. Thanks to all who contributed in any way to this wonderful gift.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & MEMORIALS If you would like to place flowers in the church or place a memorial in memory of a loved one this Christmas Season please let the office know by Wednesday, December 20.

NEW YEAR We’ll be soon looking for your Annual reports for the Parish of Fredericton Christ Church (Parish) Church.

THANK YOU A thank you to our guest musicians today, Jonathan Snell and Emily Kennedy.

Your gift of music added a beautiful touch. Many thanks!

COMMUNITY NEWS

ALONE AT CHRISTMAS TIME?

Come to St. John’s Anglican Church, 75 Main Street, for a delicious meal with wonderful people. Thanks to willing volunteers and warm hearts we are offering a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings at 12:00 noon Christmas Day. If you will be alone or simply would like to enjoy a free Christmas dinner with others, come. Enjoy Christmas music, conversation and food in the friendly atmosphere of our hall. While we will not advertise in the newspaper you are welcome to invite others from the parish or simply someone you know who might be alone at this special time of year. Please let the church office know if you are planning to attend at 458-9411. Also, If you are interested there will be a Church service at 10:30 Christmas Morning at St. John’s, in the hall.

ADVENT SERVICES: December 24th, 8:30, 10:30am Main Church

CHRISTMAS SERVICES December 24, 4:00 pm - Family Service with Creche

(All children welcome to dress in costumes available in Lounge) December 24, 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve in the Chapel December 25, 11:00 am - Christmas Day in the Chapel

Our Daily Bread is available at the Charlotte Street entrance

Third Sunday of Advent Collect

God of power and mercy, you call us once again to celebrate

the coming of your Son. Remove those things which hinder love of you, that when he comes, he may find us waiting in awe and wonder for him who lives and reigns with you and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Epistle

1 Thessalonians 5:3-9 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and

through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Third Sunday of Advent Collect

God of power and mercy, you call us once again to celebrate

the coming of your Son. Remove those things which hinder love of you, that when he comes, he may find us waiting in awe and wonder for him who lives and reigns with you and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Epistle

1 Thessalonians 5:3-9 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all

circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and

through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28

There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he

came only as a witness to the light. Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in

Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.”

They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?”

He said, “I am not.”

“Are you the Prophet?”

He answered, “No.” Finally they said, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take

back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

Now the Pharisees who had been sent questioned him, “Why

then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the

straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28

There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he

came only as a witness to the light. Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in

Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.”

They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?”

He said, “I am not.”

“Are you the Prophet?”

He answered, “No.” Finally they said, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take

back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

Now the Pharisees who had been sent questioned him, “Why

then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the

straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.