Thursday, December 29, 2011

Week January 1st to 6, 2012


BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 350

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
This Sunday, please join us to celebrate
The Name of our Lord Jesus.

Join us a as community to worship and
proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel.
See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Here is some news to share with you:


JANUARY 1st @ 10:30 am
The Name of our Lord Jesus
Presider: Father Maurice
Lay Reader: Harlan Lunn
Sidepeople for December:
Marg Lyons & Kay Karbownik
Chancel Guild:
Marg Lyons & Jean Colwell
Hymns: 153, 122, 132 & 154
Rite: BAS


SUNDAY LEAFLET: Please, consider taking home the Sunday Leaflet. It can help you review the readings, collect, prayers and news, or you can share it with other parishioners or friends who were not able to attend the Sunday Service. Thank you for your cooperation.



PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are travelling:
For those who are sick: Evelyn Doman, Kelvin Diaz, Victor & Ben Borsa, Connie McGee, Jo-Anne Leblanc, Bernice Graham, Alex Boultbee, Cherith Churly, Ruth Johnson, Melissa Vassel, Maureen Curtin; Tim Shields, Jack Lynch, Anne Blok, Judy & Roy Coward, Lynee Argyle, Monica Edwards, Dorothy Stephens & Regina Jarowsky.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's.
Our thanksgiving prayer for: All the blessings received during 2011.
Please, let us update the list of prayers by checking the book at the entrance of the nave. Thanks.


COMING ACTIVITIES:
JAN 01 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10:30 am
JAN 04 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am. Cancelled.
JAN 05 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 08 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10 am
JAN 09 Postulancy Committee from 9 am to 8 pm
JAN 10 Clericus meeting @ 10 am
JAN 11 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
JAN 11 Clericus St.James @ 1 pm
JAN 12 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 12 Discussion Group from 7:30 to 8:30 pm

THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP: Join us and let us learn and grow together in this journey of faith and spirit. Very inter-active dynamic. We are looking for you!!!
THURSDAY, JAN 12
THURSDAY, JAN 26
THURSDAY, FEB 09
THURSDAY, FEB 23

FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
JAN 01 The Naming of Jesus
JAN 02 Basil the Great, Bishop, 379
JAN 02 Gregory of Nazianzus, Teacher, 389
JAN 06 The Epiphany of the Lord
JAN 10 William Laud, Archbp. of Canterbury, 1645
JAN 11 The Holy Innocents
JAN 12 Marguerite Bourgeoys, Educator, 1700
JAN 12 John Horden, Missionary, 1893
JAN 13 Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, 367
JAN 15 Richard Benson, Founder of SSJE, 1915.


THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
JAN 01 Diocese of Liberia, West Africa
JAN 02 Diocese of Lichfield, England
JAN 03 Diocese of Limerick & Killaloe, Ireland
JAN 04 Diocese of Lincoln, England
JAN 05 Diocese of Litoral Ecuador, Ecuador
JAN 06 Diocese of Liverpool, England
JAN 07 Diocese of Llandaff, Wales.

LAY READER'S CALENDAR:
JAN 01 Harlan Lunn
JAN 08 Jean Colwell
JAN 15 Margaret Lyons
JAN 22 Elizabeth Quinlan
JAN 29 Brian Beech


FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR:
JAN 01 Put your name here
JAN 08 Put your name here
JAN 15 Fr. Maurice x his father
JAN 22 Put your name here
JAN 29 Put your name here.


COFFEE TIME:

JAN 01 Brian Beech & Fr. Maurice
JAN 08 Kay Karbownik
JAN 15 Alf Rasmussen & Lilian Dang
JAN 22 Father Maurice
JAN 29 Melodie & Bil Condiln


BIRTHDAYS
JAN 05 Harlan Lunn
JAN 05 Ken Fraser
JAN 08 Liz Cumberland
JAN 13 Veronica Payne
JAN 15 Alisha Coroa
JAN 29 Margaret Lyons
JAN Elizabeth Jones

ANNIVERSARIES:
JAN 02 Elise Tostowaryk, Memorial Anniversary
JAN 10 Sally Ralph, Memorial Anniversary
JAN 12 Ben Borsa, Baptismal Anniversary

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Still making your pending decision? There is still time! Please, let us know about your support. You will receive a phone call or letter soon. Thank you for your time and good will to give to your parish.

PROPERTY REPORT: The Property Committee reported that the external light on the north side of the church building will be changed soon. This is a new vignette to keep us update about what is happening with our church building and facilities.

FOOD BANK: Thank you very much to everyone who is supporting our Food Bank that we share with those in need. We are asking to focus more into food and supplies for children (diapers). Please, do not bring peanut butter. Thanks.


WEEKLY SMILE: "Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell the name it will carry." Bill Cosby

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a person to discover! A few clues and let us guess the person's name: Play a special instrument twice a year in our parish. Now, sits at the front and sing. So, who is our person of January? Let us know during the coffee hour.

YEAR AROUND CALENDAR:
JAN 15-22 Week of Prayer x Christian Unity
JAN 12 Annual Vestry Meeting
FEB 21 Pancake Supper
FEB 22 Ash Wednesday
FEB 26 Baden Powell Sunday
MAR 03 World Day of Prayer
APR 01 Palm Sunday
APR 05 Maundy Thursday
APR 06 Good Friday
APR 07 Deanery Easter Vigil
APR 08 Easter Day
MAY 06 Mother's Day
MAY 27 Pentecost Sunday
JUN 10 Garden Society Party
JUN 17 Father's Day
JUN 25 Strawberry Social
JUL 01 Canada Day
JUL 19 Summer Parish BBQ
SEP 08 Evans Street Party
SEP 30 Back to Church Sunday
OCT07 The Blessing of the Animals
OCT 07 Thanksgiving Sunday
NOV 11 Remembrance Sunday
DEC 02 St. Paul's Anniversary # 103
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Service

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am. and Wednesday Study and HT @ 10 am.

See you around. Chanel your gifts and talents with us!

YOUR PARISH
Email: iglesiastesteban@hotmail.com
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca

Sunday, December 25, 2011

PM’s ‘CHRISTIAN VALUES’
CALL WELCOMED



PM’s ‘Christian values’ call welcomed

by a staff reporter
KT BRUCE

A LECTURE by the Prime Minister in defence of Britain as a Christian country has been broadly welcomed.

In a speech to Oxford clergy in Christ Church, Oxford, last Friday, David Cameron argued against the trend towards a neutral, secularist culture. “The Bible has helped to give Britain a set of values and morals which make Britain what it is today. Values and morals we should actively stand up and defend.

“The alternative of moral neutral­ity should not be an option. You can’t fight something with nothing. Because if we don’t stand for some­thing, we can’t stand against any­thing.”

Among the moral values that he praised was universal equality: “When every human being is of equal and infinite importance, created in the very image of God, we get the irrepressible foundation for equality and human rights, a foundation that has seen the Bible at the forefront of the emergence of democracy, the abolition of slavery, and the emancipation of women — even if not every Church has always got the point!”

The effect of these values was to create a tolerant society: “Those who say being a Christian country is doing down other faiths simply don’t understand that it is easier for people to believe and practise other faiths when Britain has confidence in its Christian identity. Many people tell me it is much easier to be Jewish or Muslim here in Britain than it is in a secular country like France. Why? Because the tolerance that Chris­tianity demands of our society provides greater space for other religious faiths, too.”

Mr Cameron listed other values that he defined as Christian: “responsibility, hard work, charity, compassion, humility, self-sacrifice, love, pride in working for the common good, and honouring the social obligations we have to one another, to our families and our communities”.

It was not enough, though, merely to be tolerant of others, he said, and repeated a remark first made in February: “Frankly, we need a lot less of the passive tolerance of recent years and a much more active, muscular liberalism. A passively tolerant society says to its citizens: as long as you obey the law we will just leave you alone. It stands neutral between different values.

“But I believe a genuinely liberal country does much more; it believes in certain values and actively pro­motes them. We need to stand up for these values. Yes, they are Christian values. And we should not be afraid to acknowledge that. . . We should all stand up and defend them.”

Mr Cameron concluded by en­cour­aging the Church to be involved in this defence. “I believe the Church — and indeed all our religious lead­ers and their communities in Britain — have a vital role to play in helping to achieve this. I have never really understood the argument some people make about the Church not getting involved in politics.

“To me, Christianity, faith, reli­gion, the Church, and the Bible are all inherently involved in politics, because so many political questions are moral questions. So I don’t think we should be shy or frightened of this.”

He included Dr Williams in this: “I certainly don’t object to the Arch­bishop of Canterbury expressing his views on politics. Religion has a moral basis, and if he doesn’t agree with something, he’s right to say so.”

But he warned: “He shouldn’t be surprised when I respond. Also, it’s legitimate for political leaders to say something about religious institutions as they see them affecting our society, not least in the vital areas of equality and tolerance. I believe the Church of England has a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our communities. But, to do so, it must keep on the agenda that speaks to the whole country.”

Responding to the lecture, the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd John Pritchard, said: “There was no doubt­ing the Prime Minister’s conviction that if you don’t stand for something, you can’t stand against anything. This is what the Churches have always said to the nation, and it was good to have this support from the heart of political life.

“The Prime Minister . . . affirmed the crucial role of the Church in both serving and shaping society. He demonstrated clearly that the gen­erosity, compassion, and desire for social justice which lies at the heart of the Christian faith, and of other faiths, is both a gift and a responsi­bility. We gladly take up the chal­lenge.”

The Bishop of Bradford, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, awarded Mr Cameron “two cheers for a brave and serious speech”. He did, though, “wince a little” at Mr Cameron’s conclusion. And he questioned a speech that dwelt on the resonance of the King James Bible without tack­ling its content.

Question of the week: Do you agree with Mr Cameron that Britain is a Christian country?

Friday, December 23, 2011


Week of December 25 to 31, 2011


BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 349

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
This Sunday, please join us to celebrate Christmas Sunday.
Join us a as community to worship and
proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel.

See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Here is some news to share with you:



DECEMBER 25th @ 10:30 am
Christmas Sunday
Presider: Father Maurice
Lay Reader: Colleen Milburn
Sidepeople for December:
David Borsa & Ken Fraser
Chancel Guild: Colleen Milburn
Hymns: 159, 120, 135 & 154.
Rite: BAS

SUNDAY LEAFLET: Please, consider taking home the Sunday Leaflet. It can help you review the readings, collect, prayers and news, or you can share it with other parishioners or friends who were not able to attend the Sunday Service. Thank you for your cooperation.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES: We will start on Wednesday, January 11th.


PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are travelling:
For those who are sick: Evelyn Doman, Kelvin Diaz, Victor & Ben Borsa, Connie McGee, Jo-Anne Leblanc, Bernice Graham, Alex Boultbee, Cherith Churly, Ruth Johnson, Melissa Vassel, Maureen Curtin; Tim Shields, Jack Lynch, Anne Blok, Judy & Roy Coward, Lynee Argyle, Monica Edwards, Dorothy Stephens & Regina Jarowsky.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's.
Our thanksgiving prayer for: The members of the Corporation.
Please, let us update the list of prayers by checking the book at the entrance of the nave. Thanks.


COMING ACTIVITIES:
DEC 25 Christmas Day Service @ 10:30 am
DEC 28 Wednesday Study & HE cancelled.
DEC 29 Italian Mass @ 10 am St. Mary Magdalene.
JAN 01 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10:30 am
JAN 04 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am. Cancelled.
JAN 05 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 08 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10 am
JAN 09 Postulancy Committee from 9 am to 8 pm
JAN 10 Diocesan meeting @ 10 am
JAN 11 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
JAN 11 Clericus St.James @ 1 pm
JAN 12 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 12 Discussion Group from 7:30 to 8:30 pm

THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP: Join us and let us learn and grow together in this journey of faith and spirit. Very inter-active dynamic. We are looking for you!!!
THURSDAY, JAN 12
THURSDAY, JAN 26
THURSDAY, FEB 09
THURSDAY, FEB 23

FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
DEC 25 The Birth of the Lord: Christmas Day
DEC 26 St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
DEC 27 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
DEC 28 The Holy Innocents
DEC 29 Thomas Becket, Archbp.of Canterbury, 1170
DEC 31 John West, Missionary, 1845.
For more information about the calendar of the Church Year, check the BAS (pages 14 to 33).

THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
DEC 18 Diocese of KKyoto, Japan
DEC 19 Diocese of Kyushu, Japan
DEC 20 Diocese of Lafia, Nigeria
DEC 21 Diocese of Lagos, Nigeria
DEC 22 Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Nigeria
DEC 23 Diocese of Lagos West, Nigeria
DEC 24 For the Church in Pakistan.

LAY READER'S CALENDAR:
DEC 25 Colleen Milburn
JAN 01 Harlan Lunn
JAN 08 Jean Colwell
JAN 15 Margaret Lyons
JAN 22 Elizabeth Quinlan


FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
DEC 25 The Birth of the Lord: Christmas Day
DEC 26 St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
DEC 27 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
DEC 28 The Holy Innocents
DEC 29 Thomas Becket, Archbp.of Canterbury, 1170
DEC 31 John West, Missionary, 1845.
For more information about the calendar of the Church Year, check the BAS (pages 14 to 33).

THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
DEC 18 Diocese of KKyoto, Japan
DEC 19 Diocese of Kyushu, Japan
DEC 20 Diocese of Lafia, Nigeria
DEC 21 Diocese of Lagos, Nigeria
DEC 22 Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Nigeria
DEC 23 Diocese of Lagos West, Nigeria
DEC 24 For the Church in Pakistan.

LAY READER'S CALENDAR:
DEC 25 Colleen Milburn
JAN 01 Harlan Lunn
JAN 08 Jean Colwell
JAN 15 Margaret Lyons
JAN 22 Elizabeth Quinlan
JAN 29 Rakia Fraser.


FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR:
The flowers decorating the church this Christmas time are given to the glory of God:
In loving memory of John from Monica Edwards.
In loving memory of Scott from Cliff and Barb Noble.
In loving memory of Jack from Margaret Lyons.
In loving memory of Thomas Sr., Lillian, Thomas Jr. & Margaret Peters Walpole from Alan Peters.
In loving memory of Melanie Routh from Kim & Robert Routh.
In loving memory of Sydney & Connie MacLean from Beverly Weir & Joan Spencer.
In loving memory of Harry & Vera Skingle from their Bev Weir & Joan Spencer.
In loving memory of Ted & my family members from Kay Karbownik.
In loving memory of loved ones from Beulah & Arthur Reid.



FOOD BANK: Thank you very much to everyone who is supporting our Food Bank that we share with those in need. We are asking to focus more into food and supplies for children (diapers). Please, do not bring peanut butter. Thanks.


WEEKLY SMILE: "Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect." Benny Hill.

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a person to discover! A few clues and let us guess the person's name: Sits at the south end of the pews. Take notes during the homily. When weather permit, rides the bike to church. Always with a back pack. So, who is our person of December? Let us know during the coffee hour.

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am. and Wednesday Study and HT @ 10 am.

See you around. Chanel your gifts and talents with us!

YOUR PARISH
Email: iglesiastesteban@hotmail.com
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Week December 18 to 24, 2011




BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 348

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
This Sunday, please join us to celebrate
the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Join us a as community to worship and
proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel.

See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Here is some news to share with you:

The Homily this Sunday is focused
on the Annunciation to The Blessed Virgin Mary,
The Magnificat.
DECEMBER 18th @ 10:30 am
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Presider: Father Maurice
Lay Reader: Elizabeth Quinlan
Sidepeople for December:
David Borsa & Ken Fraser
Chancel Guild:
Colleen Milburn & Radika Fraser
Hymns: 114, Magnificat, 89 & 116
Rite: BCP.

SUNDAY LEAFLET: Please, consider taking home the Sunday Leaflet. It can help you review the readings, collect, prayers and news, or you can share it with other parishioners or friends who were not able to attend the Sunday Service. Thank you for your cooperation.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES: Join us for our Study & Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, December 21st @ 10 am. We are in a series of studies on "Challenges from the Scriptures", followed by coffee time. Liturgical Colour: Blue. Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. We pray for the Diocese of Kyoto, Japan. Readings: 1 Peter 2: 18-25; Psalm 33: 1-5, 20-22 & St. Luke 1: 39-45.


PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are travelling:
For those who are sick: Bernice Graham, Alex Boultbee, Cherith Churly, Fr. Philip Cooper, Hiro Kogure, Ruth Johnson, Melissa Vassel, Maureen Curtin; Tim Shields, Jack Lynch, Anne Blok, Judy & Roy Coward, Lynee Argyle, Monica Edwards, Dorothy Stephens & Regina Jarowsky.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's.
Our thanksgiving prayer for: The members of the Corporation.

Please, let us keep our NEW PRAYER LIST updated by checking the book at the entrance of the nave. Thanks.


COMING ACTIVITIES:

DEC 18 Sunday School & Service @ 10:30 am
DEC 18 Spanish Mass @ 2 pm, Parroquia San Esteban
DEC 20 Pastoral Counselling @ 3 pm
DEC 21 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
DEC 22 Italian Mass @ 10 a. St. Mary Magdalene
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Service @ 7 pm
DEC 24 Christmas Eve in Spanish @ 8:30 Holy Trinity
DEC 25 Christmas Day Service @ 10:30 am
DEC 28 Wednesday Study & HE cancelled.
DEC 29 Italian Mass @ 10 am St. Mary Magdalene.
JAN 01 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10:30 am
JAN 04 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
JAN 05 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 08 Sunday Service & Sunday School @ 10 am
JAN 09 Postulancy Committee from 9 am to 8 pm
JAN 10 Diocesan meeting @ 10 am
JAN 11 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
JAN 11 Clericus St.James @ 1 pm
JAN 12 Italian Mass. St. Mary Magdalene @ 10 am
JAN 12 Discussion Group from 7:30 to 8:30 pm

THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP: Join us and let us learn and grow together in this journey of faith and spirit. Very inter-active dynamic. We are looking for you!!!
THURSDAY, JAN 12
THURSDAY, JAN 26
THURSDAY, FEB 09
THURSDAY, FEB 23

FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
DEC 25 The Birth of the Lord: Christmas Day
DEC 26 St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
DEC 27 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
DEC 28 The Holy Innocents
DEC 29 Thomas Becket, Archbp.of Canterbury, 1170
DEC 31 John West, Missionary, 1845.
For more information about the calendar of the Church Year, check the BAS (pages 14 to 33).


THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
DEC 18 Diocese of Kyoto, Japan
DEC 19 Diocese of Kyushu, Japan
DEC 20 Diocese of Lafia, Nigeria
DEC 21 Diocese of Lagos, Nigeria
DEC 22 Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Nigeria
DEC 23 Diocese of Lagos West, Nigeria
DEC 24 For the Church in Pakistan.

LAY READER'S CALENDAR:
DEC 18 Liz Quinlan
DEC 24 TBC
DEC 25 Colleen Milburn


FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR: Thank you for your support and the beautiful flowers given through the year.

SUN. DEC 18 & 24 Christmas Poinsettias.
The flowers decorating the church this Christmas time are given to the glory of God:
In loving memory of........
Dear husband John from Monica Edwards.
Son Scott from Cliff and Barb Noble.
Husband Jack from Margaret Lyons.
Melanie Routh from Kim & Robert Routh.
Sydney &Connie MacLean from their Bev Weir & Joan Spencer.
Harry &Vera Skingle from Beverly Weir & Joan Spencer.
Husband Ted & my family members from Kay Karbownik.
Of loved ones from Beulah & Arthur Reid.
Thomas, Lillian, Thomas Jr. &Margaret Peters Walpole from Alan Peters.


COFFEE TIME:
DEC 18 Alan Peters & Bev Weir
DEC 24 Put your name here
JAN 01 Put your name here
JAN 08 Kay Karbownik
JAN 15 Alf Rasmussen & Lilian Dang
JAN 22 Father Maurice
JAN 29 Put your name here.

BIRTHDAYS
DEC 25 Our Lord Jesus
DEC 27 Jean Colwell
DEC 31 Norah Heater
JAN 05 Harlan Lunn
JAN 05 Ken Fraser
JAN 08 Liz Cumberland
JAN 13 Veronica Payne
JAN 15 Alisha Coroa
JAN 29 Margaret Lyons
JAN 29 Elizabeth Jones

ANNIVERSARIES:
JAN 02 Elise Tostowaryk, Memorial Anniversary
JAN 10 Sally Ralph, Memorial Anniversary
JAN 12 Ben Borsa, Baptismal Anniversary

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Still making your pending decision? There is still time! Please, let us know about your support. You will receive a phone call or letter soon. Thank you for your time and good will to give to your parish.


PROPERTY REPORT: The Property Committee reported that the external light on the north side of the church building will be changed soon. This is a new vignette to keep us update about what is happening with our church building and facilities.

FOOD BANK: Thank you very much to everyone who is supporting our Food Bank that we share with those in need. We are asking to focus more into food and supplies for children (diapers). Please, do not bring peanut butter. Thanks.


WEEKLY SMILE: "Money wan't buy happiness, but it will pay the salaries of a large research staff to study the problem." Bill Vaughan.


A CHRISTMAS CAROL: The presentation by Humber River Shakespeare Company, was totally a success on last Wednesday, December 14, 2011 @ 7:30 pm. 115 people attended and enjoyed the performance and then refreshments at the lounge. Thank you Margaret for organizing every details. Thank to everybody who was involved and volunteering.

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a person to discover! A few clues and let us guess the person's name: Sits at the south end of the pews. Take notes during the homily. When weather permit, rides the bike to church. Always with a back pack. So, who is our person of December? Let us know during the coffee hour.

YEAR AROUND CALENDAR:
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Service @ 7 pm
DEC 25 Christmas Sunday @ 10:30 am
JAN 22 CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE @ 3 pm
FEB 12 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING @ 12 pm
FEB 26 BADEN POWELL SUNDAY @ 10:30 am
FEB 21 PANCAKE SUPPER @ 5 pm
FEB 22 ASH WEDNESDAY @ 10 am
MAR 03 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER @ 10 am
APR 01 PALM SUNDAY SERVICE @ 10:30 am
APR 05 MAUNDY THURSDAY @ 7 pm
APR 06 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE @ 10:30 am
APR 07 DEANERY EASTER VIGIL @ 8 pm
APR 08 EASTER SUNDAY @ 10:30 am
MAY 06 MOTHER’S DAY @ 10:30 am
MAY 27 PENTECOST SERVICE @ 10:30 am
JUN 10 GARDEN SOCIETY PARTY @ 1 pm
JUN 17 FATHER’S DAY @ 10;30 am
JUN 25 STRAWBERRY SOCIAL @ 12 pm
JUL 01 CANADA DAY & PATRONAL DAY @ 10:30 am
JUL 19 SUMMER PARISH BBQ @ 5:30 pm
SEP 08 EVANS STREET PARTY @ 4 pm
SEP 30 BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY @ 10:30 am
OCT 07 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS @ 10:30 am
OCT 07 THANKSGIVING DAY @ 10:30 am
NOV 11 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY @ 10:30 am
DEC 02 ST.PAUL'S ANNIVERSARY # 103 @ 10:30 am
DEC 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE @ 7 pm

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am. and Wednesday Study and HT @ 10 am.

See you around. Chanel your gifts and talents with us!

YOUR PARISH
Email: iglesiastesteban@hotmail.com
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca/
http://saintpaul-runnymede.blogspot.com/

Friday, December 9, 2011

DUPLEX ENVELOPE 2012


DUPLEX ENVELOPES 2012: Anyone who wishes duplex envelopes for 2012 is kindly asked to speak to Betty Morgan. In this way, we can hopefully reduce waste and be more "green" by providing envelopes that meet your needs (e.g. weekly or monthly). Thank you for your ongoing support of St. Paul's, Runnymede.

Thursday, December 8, 2011


Week December 11 to 18, 2011


 

BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 347

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

This Sunday, please join us to celebrate
the Third Sunday of Advent.

Join us a as community to worship and
proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel.

See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Here is some news to share with you:


DECEMBER 11th @ 10:30 am
Third Sunday of Advent
or also called Gaudete Sunday
Presider: Father Maurice
Lay Reader: Harlan Lunn
Sidepeople for December:
David Borsa & Ken Fraser
Chancel Guild:
Hymns: 101, 96, 111 & 109
Rite: BAS.

SUNDAY LEAFLET: Please, consider taking home the Sunday Leaflet. It can help you review the readings, collect, prayers and news, or you can share it with other parishioners or friends who were not able to attend the Sunday Service. Thank you for your cooperation.

 
WEDNESDAY SERVICES:  Join us for our Study & Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, December 14th @ 10 am. We are in a series of studies on "Challenges from the Scriptures", followed by coffee time. Liturgical Colour: White. We pray for the Diocese of Kumi, Uganda. Readings: Ephesians 5: 1-22; Psalm 85: 8-13 & St. Luke 7: 19-23.  

PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are travelling:
For those who are sick: Jo-Ann Leblanc, Bernice Graham, Alex Boultbee, Cherith Churly, Fr. Philip Cooper, Hiro Kogure, Ruth Johnson, Melissa Vassel, Maureen Curtin; Tim Shields, Jack Lynch, Anne Blok, Judy & Roy Coward, Lynee Argyle, Monica Edwards, Dorothy Stephens & Regina Jarowsky.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's.
Our thanksgiving prayer for: The members of the Advisory Board.

Please, let us keep our NEW PRAYER LIST updated by checking the book at the entrance of the nave. Thanks.

COMING ACTIVITIES:
DEC 11 Sunday School & Service @ 10:30 pm
DEC 11 Spanish Mass @ 2 pm Parroquia San Esteban.
DEC 12 Advisory Board @ 8 pm
DEC 13 Clericus Parkdale @ 12 pm
DEC 13 Meeting with Bishop P. Poole @ 3 pm
DEC 14 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
DEC 14 "A Christmas Carol" @ 7:30 pm
DEC 15 Italian Mass @ 10 am, St. Mary Magdalene
DEC 18 Sunday School & Service @ 10:30 am
DEC 18 Spanish Mass @ 2 pm, Parroquia San Esteban
DEC 21 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
DEC 22 Italian Mass @ 10 a. St. Mary Magdalene
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Service @ 7 pm
DEC 24 Christmas Eve in Spanish @ 8:30 Holy Trinity
DEC 25 Christmas Day Service @ 10:30 am
DEC 28 Wednesday Study & HE @ 10 am
DEC 29 Italian Mass @ 10 am St. Mary Magdalene.

THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP: Join us and let us learn and grow together in this journey of faith and spirit. Very inter-active dynamic. We are looking for you!!!
THURSDAY, JAN 12
THURSDAY, JAN 26
THURSDAY, FEB 09
THURSDAY, FEB 23


FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR: Thank you for your support and the beautiful flowers given through the year.
SUN. DEC 11 For Daniel Francois x Fr. Maurice
SUN. DEC 18 Put your name here
SUN. DEC 24 Put your name here.

COFFEE TIME:
DEC 11 Father Maurice
DEC 18 Alan & Bev
DEC 24 Put your name here
JAN 01 Put your name here
JAN 08 Put your name here.

David, cannot believe that he is turning 30....
BIRTHDAYS
DEC 10 David Borsa
DEC 25 Our Lord Jesus
DEC 27 Jean Colwell
DEC 31 Norah Heater

ANNIVERSARIES:
DEC 08 Bruce & Shirley Buckley, Marriage Anniversary
DEC 14 Charlotte Astley, Baptism Anniversary.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Still making your pending decision? There is still time! Please, let us know about your support. You will receive a phone call or letter soon. Thank you for your time and good will to give to your parish.

PROPERTY REPORT: The Property Committee reported that the north door of the gym was fixed and now operate properly. This is a new vignette to keep us update about what is happening with our church building and facilities.

FOOD BANK: Thank you very much to everyone who is supporting our Food Bank that we share with those in need. We are asking to focus more into food and supplies for children (diapers). Please, do not bring peanut butter. Thanks.


THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER:
DEC 11 Diocese of Kubwa, Nigeria
DEC 12 Diocese of Kunching, China
DEC 13 Diocese of Kumasi, West Africa
DEC 14 Diocese of Kumi, Uganda
DEC 15 Diocese of Kurunagala, Ceylon
DEC 16 Diocese of Kushtia, Bangladesh
DEC 17 Diocese of Kwara, Nigeria.

LAY READER'S CALENDAR:
DEC 11 Harlan Lunn
DEC 18 Liz Quinlan
DEC 24 TBC
DEC 25 TBC


WEEKLY SMILE: "The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it." Franklin. P. Jones.


A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Humber River Shakespeare Company, presents this representation at our church on Wednesday, december 14, 2011 @ 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 15 (adults) / $ 10 (children). Tickets available online at www.humberrivershakespeare.ca For more information call 416-209-2026. A play with the sponsor of The Ontario Trillium Foundation and Ontario Arts Council.

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a person to discover! A few clues and let us guess the person's name: Sits at the south end of the pews. Take notes during the homily. When weather permit, rides the bike to church. Always with a back pack. So, who is our person of December? Let us know during the coffee hour.

YEAR AROUND CALENDAR:
DEC 14 A Christmas Carol Drama @ 7:30 pm
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Service @ 7 pm
DEC 25 Christmas Sunday @ 10:30 am

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am. and Wednesday Study and HT @ 10 am.

See you around. Chanel your gifts and talents with us!

YOUR PARISH
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GAUDETE SUNDAY =
THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT


Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the Western Church, including the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran Churches, and other mainline Protestant churches. It can fall on any date from 11 December to 17 December.

The day takes its common name from the Latin word Gaudete ("Rejoice"), the first word of the introit of this day's Mass: Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis: sed in omni oratione petitiones vestræ innotescant apud Deum. Benedixisti Domine terram tuam: avertisti captivitatem Jacob. This may be translated as "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. Lord, you have blessed your land; you have turned away the captivity of Jacob." (Philippians 4:4–6; Psalm 85 (84):2).


On Gaudete Sunday rose-coloured vestments may be worn instead of violet, (or in the Anglican tradition and some Lutheran traditions, Sarum blue) which is otherwise prescribed for every day in the season of Advent. This tradition, previously informally observed in the Anglican Church, was formally noted as an option in the Church of England in the Common Worship liturgical renewal.[1] In churches which have an Advent wreath, the rose coloured candle is lit in addition to two of the violet (or blue) coloured candles, which represent the first two Sundays of Advent. Despite the otherwise somber readings of the season of Advent, which has as a secondary theme the need for penitence, the readings on the third Sunday emphasize the joyous anticipation of the Lord's coming.