Friday, November 2, 2007

Sunday, November 4

Pentecost 23—All Saints

They are before the throne of God, and he who sits upon the throne will shelter them with his presence.

Revelation 7.15

Intercessions

In our parish:

+we pray for our priest, Canon Neil Elliot

+in the continuing cycle of prayer for our church family, today we lift in prayer and give thanks for:

Olive Morey, who is celebrating a very special birthday

Jim Sturgeon/Eunice Leeson

Norman Bradshaw

Winston & Ginger Baines

Gordon & Maryann Hermanson

+we pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges… remembering especially:

Chris Armstrong

Gwen Adcock

Sandra Boucher

Carleen Ceraldi

Pauline Cox

Doug Davis

Gertie Debler

Ryan Deleveaux

Virginia Deleveaux

Kay Ellis

Bill & Pat Ferguson

Reg Findlow

Connie Gordon

Fred Jordt

Glenna MacNicol

Gillian Minchuk

Ann McCullum

Rob

Kelly, Logan & Luke Postnikoff

Curtis

In the community:

+we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs

+we pray for the staff and residents of Poplar Ridge

In the diocese:

+we pray for Bishop John Privett

+we pray for the Diocesan Diaconate Program: Chris Ross, Chair

In the national church:

+we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz

+we pray for the Diocese of Quebec: Most Rev. A. Stavert

In the world:

+we pray for Tibet

Order of Service—All Saints

(During prayers, please kneel, sit, or stand - as you feel comfortable)

Opening Hymn: For All the Saints (not v.v.3, 5) CP276

Gathering of the Community page185

Gloria: (Sing) page186

Collect for Today

Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy church, the mystical Body of your Son, grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Children’s Time and Announcements

Proclamation Of The Word

First Reading: Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18

Psalm 149 Hallelujah!

Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 11-23

Gradual: Blest Are the Pure in Heart CP439

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia x2 CP715

Gospel: Luke 6: 20-31

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia x2 CP715

Sermon

The Apostles’ Creed: page189

Prayers of the People

Confession page191

The Peace

(Sing)

Put Peace into each others hands and like a treasure, hold it.

Protect it like a candle flame, with tenderness enfold it.

Prayer over the Gifts

Holy and mighty God, we give you thanks for the triumph of Christ in the lives of all his saints. Receive all we offer you this day, and help us, like them to run our course with faith, that we may come to your eternal kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Celebration Of The Eucharist

Offertory: Who Are These Like Stars Appearing CP281

Eucharistic Prayer #1 page193

Lord’s Prayer: (Sing) page211

Breaking of the Bread (1 ) page212

Lamb of God: (Sing)

O Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

Have mercy, oh have mercy. Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

Have mercy, oh have mercy. Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world.

Give us your peace we pray to you. Give us, give us your peace

Communion Music:

Blessed Are the Persecuted CP493

Seek Ye First CP458

Prayer After Communion

Lord of hosts, we praise your glory reflected in your saints. May we who share at this table be filled with the joy of your eternal kingdom, where Jesus is Lord, now and for ever.

Doxology: (sing) page214

Blessing

Recessional:

I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY

Presider: Canon Neil Elliot

Lay Minister: Carol Wade

Healing Prayers: Martha Fish

Communion Asst: Hazel Arnold

Music 10 am: Dr. Paul Crawford

Server: Alison Gates

Lector 8 am: Gladys Wirsch

Greeter 8 am: Gladys Wirsch

Lectors 10 am: Audrey Dawson, Jenni Sirges

Greeters 10 am: Edith Pitman, Shirley Coffin

Coffee Fellowship: Jean Ybema

CANONS R.A.V.E.

Thank you to the MWS who covered while Canon Neil was away

Dates

Sun Nov 4 after service MWS Meeting

3:15 pm Poplar Ridge Service

Tue Nov 5 12:30 pm Rossland Bible Study @ Rita Holmes

Wed Nov 7 3:00 pm Finance Meeting

7:00 pm Bible Study @ Eunice Leeson’s—3221 Highway Drive

Sun Nov 11 9:00 am One Service Only—Remembrance

Tue Nov 13 10:45 am Food Bank

3:00 pm Worship Meeting

Wed Nov 14 7:00 pm Church Committee Meeting

Sun Nov 18 after service Altar Guild AGM in Lounge

Tue Nov 20 10:30 am Poplar Ridge Service

Thur Nov 22 10:30 am Rosewood Service

Sun Nov 25 4:00 pm Canonification Service with Bishop John

Thur Nov 29 7:00 pm 1st Advent Study Session

Sun Dec 23 10:00 am Christmas Pageant

Mon Dec 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service

10:00 pm Christmas Eve Service

Tue Dec 25 9:00 am Christmas Day Service

Sun Dec 30 10:00 am One Service Only—Reserved Sacrament

Sun Jan 6 10:00 am Lessons & Carols Service

Office Hours : Tues—Friday: 9amnoon

Office Closed Friday, November 9th

Care Home Service

Your assistance is appreciated at Care Home Services.

Extra voices are always helpful when singing the hymns!

Sun Nov 4 3:00 pm Columbia View

Tues Nov 20 10:30 am Poplar Ridge

Thur Nov 22 10:30 am Rosewood

Sun Dec 2 3:15 pm Poplar Ridge

Wed Dec 12 11:15 am Columbia View

Thur Dec 13 10:30 am Rosewood

Advent Study Sessions

4 Thursdays—Nov. 29th, Dec.6th, 13th, 20th

7 p.m. in Lower Hall

“The Bible In Four Weeks”

Please sign up in the Narthex.

PLEASE PRINT PRAYER REQUESTS

When requesting Intercessory prayers in the appropriate book on the table in the Narthex, please print. Written requests can sometimes be difficult for our Lay Ministers to read, thanks!

Ministers of the Eucharist Schedules Revised

There are revised lists in the Narthex and in individual church mail boxes. Please check carefully as teams and dates have been changed.

Volunteer Bookkeeper Needed

Our parish is in need of a volunteer bookkeeper to input financials into the Simply Accounting program. This would only require approx. 3-4 hours of your time per month. Please….prayerfully consider this ‘calling’ and advise Canon Neil or Richard Fish if you are able to help!