Week of April 26 to May 2, 2009

BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 212
Week of April 26 to May 2nd, 2009
www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca
Come help us to celebrate our Centennial
1909 - 2009

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

This Sunday, please join us to celebrate Third Sunday of Easter. Join us a as community to worship and proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel. See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Remember, our final countdown for our centennial is:224 days!!!
Here is some news to share with you:

APRIL 26th @ 10:30 PM
Third Sunday of Easter
Presider & Homilist: Fr. Maurice Francois
Reader: Harlan Lunn
Sidepersons for April:Marg & Jack Lyons,
Kay Karbownik & Tim Emo.
Sunday School: Parable of the Deep Well
Sunday School Team: Marg & Colleen
Readings: Acts 3: 12-19; Psalm 4;
1 John 3: 1-7 & St. Luke 24: 36b-48.
Hymns: 537, 207, 84 @ 210
Rite: BAS

WEDNESDAY APRIL 29th: On Wednesday, @ 10 a.m. we invite you to our Studies and Eucharistic Celebration. We will pray for the Diocese of Niger Delta, Nigeria. Liturgical Colour: White. Readings: Acts 8: 1b- 8; Psalm 66: 1-6 & St. John 67: 35-40.

PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are sick. Permanent List: Elenor Lynch, Jenny Hussey, Regina Jaworsky, Myrtle Morgan, Maureen Curtin, Hilda Adams, Stephen Edwards, Jack Lunn, Herbie Tobis, Martinique Francois, Ruth & Joel Johnson, Patsy Herd, Shirley Buckley, Ken Borland, Doreen Pike, & Glen Garbutt.
For those who are sick. Requested this month: Frank Jennings, Roy Hocking, Richard MacLean.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad and Chris Astley, serving in Afghanistan.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's: Joe Pilot, William Porter, all the victims of the earthquake in Italy and Major Michelle Mendes & Trooper Karine Blais.
Our thanksgiving prayer for: Claire Kingston (Apr 25), Lynda Short (May 3) & Jack Emo (May 5).

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THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR: Those wishing to put flowers in the church in memory of loved ones, please contact Rotha Sutherland @ 416-769-4507.
APR 26 From Fr. Maurice in memory of Rosemarie Francois
MAY 03 Put your name here
MAY 10 Put your name here
MAY 17 Put your name here

FROM THE ANGLICAN CIRCLE OF PRAYER: This week we pray for:
APR 26 Diocese of Nicaragua, Nicaragua
APR 27 Diocese of Niger Delta North, Nigeria
APR 28 Diocese of Niger Delta West, Nigeria
APR 29 Diocese of Niger Deltam Nigeria
APR 30 Diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria
MAY 01 Diocese of Nord Kivu, Congo
MAY 02 Diocese of North Carolina, USA.

FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
APR 29 Catherine of Siena, Reformer, 1380
APR 30 Marie d'Incarnation, Educator, 1672.
MAY 01 St. Philip & St. James, Apostles
MAY 02 Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373
For more information about the calendar of the Church Year, check the BAS (pages 14 to 33).

COMING ACTIVITIES:
APR 26 Sunday Service @ 10:30 am
APR 27 Matrimonial Preparation @ 6 pm
APR 28 Holy Eucharist @ Christie Garden @ 10 am
APR 29 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am.
MAY 03 Sunday Service @ 10:30 am
MAY 03 Deacon's Ordinations. St. James' Cathedral @ 4 pm
MAY 05 Clericus Meeting @ 11 am
MAY 05 Corporation @ 8 pm
MAY 06 Study & HE @ 10 am
MAY 07 Wedding Rehearsal Adams-Trias @ 2 pm
MAY 09 Wedding Adams-Trias @ 2 pm
MAY 10 Mother's Day
MAY 10 Sunday Service @ 10:30 am
MAY 11 Advisory Board @ 8 pm
MAY 13 Study & HE @ 10 am
MAY 28-30 Diocesan Synod, Oshawa
MAY 30 Centennial Party # 2. Topic: Travel & Television.

PASTORAL VISITS DURING OUR CENTENNIAL: During this year, Fr. Maurice wants to visit you at home. A calendar is posted on the news board. Please, sign up for your day of preference. The visits will take place only on Thursdays. You can request also a special blessing of your home or communion. Calendar:
THR. APR 30 Available
THR. MAY 07 Available
THR. MAY 14 Available
THR. MAY 21 Available
THR. MAY 28 Available

FOODBANK: Non-perishable food, clothes and kitchen stuff is now being collected (please, no children's toys) for Parroquia San Esteban, All Saints Church (Sherbourne & Dundas East) & Yonge Street Mission. These ministries have established distribution centres.

WHO ARE OUR RECIPIENTS OF OUR OUTREACH?: Each month we will provide information from the places where our outreach helps others. This month: Yonge Street Mission, a Christian and Ecumenical Mission in downtown Toronto, focused on youth and new immigrants. We are helping this mission with food, and clothes for children & adults. For more information, visit: www.ysm.on.ca

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a new person to discover! Few clues and let us guess the person's identity:
Love computers, travelling, the rain from BC, outdoor sports, quiet and sits always at the north side and middle of the pews. So, who is our person of April? Let us know during the coffee hour.

BIRTHDAYS: We congratulate all our sisters and brothers on their coming birthdays during April. They are:
APR 25 Claire Kingston
MAY 03 Lynda Short
MAY 05 Jack Emo
MAY 11 Dylan Wood
MAY 13 Marjory Babb
MAY 31 Ardelle EmoGod bless all of them in this new year of life.

NORMA AND HER NEW HELPER: Our sister Norma Cunliffe is away, attending a 3 week full immersion seminary to learn how to live with her new guide dog for visually impeded people. We look forward to welcoming Norma's helper in our church.

COFFEE HOUR: Volunteers needed !!!!!!!!. Help with coffee hour. Please, sign up on the list at the newsboard. Thank you for your time and generosity in sharing a great time as a community parish.
APR 26 Dorothy & Mildred
MAY 03 Put your name here
MAY 10 Put your name here
MAY 17 Put your name here
MAY 24 Put your name here
MAY 31 Put your name here

ANNIVERSARIES:
MAY 10 Marriage anniv. of Mary Scarfo & Fr. Maurice
MAY 15 Baptismal anniv. of Marley Bradfield
MAY 15 Baptismal anniv. of Leonard Mathu.

WEEKLY SMILE: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked,"Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" .
Without missing a beat one little boy answered, "Thou shall not kill."

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am. and Wednesday Study & Holy Eucharist Celebration @ 10:00 am.

God bless you

FR. MAURICE FRANCOIS+
Email: iglesiaststeban@hotmail.com
www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca

Week of April 5 to 11, 2009

BULLETIN ST. PAUL # 209

Week of April 5 to 11, 2009
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca/
Come help us to celebrate our Centennial
1909 - 2009

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

This Sunday, please join us to celebrate Palm Sunday. Join us a as community to worship and proclaim an inclusive and transforming Gospel. See you on Sunday @ 10:30 am.

Remember, our final countdown for our centennial is:
245 days!!!
Here is some news to share with you:

APRIL 5th @ 10:30 PM
Palm Sunday
Presider & Homilist: Fr. Maurice Francois
Reader: Alan Peters
Sidepersons for April:Marg & Jack Lyons, Kay Karbownik & Tim Emo.
Sunday School: Faces of Easter VI
Sunday School Team: Colleen & Norah.
Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Psalm 31: 9-16;
Philippians 2: 5-11 & St. Mark 14: 1 - 15: 47.
Hymns: 181, 373, 184 & 182.
Rite: BAS

WEDNESDAY APRIL 8th: On Wednesday, @ 10 a.m. we invite you to our Studies and Eucharistic Celeberation. We will pray for the Diocese of Nebbi, Uganda. Liturgical Colour: Red. Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Psalm 70 & St. John 13: 21-32.

PRAYERS: Please, keep in your prayers:
For those who are sick. Permanent List: Elenor Lynch, Jenny Hussey, Joe Pilot, Regina Jaworsky, Myrtle Morgan, Maureen Curtin, Hilda Adams, Stephen Edwards, Jack Lunn, Herbie Tobis, Martinique Francois, Ruth Johnson, Patsy Herd, Shirley Buckley, Ken Borland, Doreen Pike, & Glen Garbutt.
For those who are sick. Requested this month: Frank Jennings, Roy Hocking, Richard MacLean.
Those who are in need: For the Canadian Forces abroad and Chris Astley, serving in Afghanistan.
We pray for those who have died: For all those beloved from our congregation, family members, relatives & friends of St.Paul's: William Porter
Our thanksgiving prayer for: All the children and volunteers of our Sunday School.

Visit our web page
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca/

THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR: Those wishing to put flowers in the church in memory of loved ones, please contact Rotha Sutherland @ 416-769-4507.
APR 12 Put your name here.
APR 19 Put your name here.
APR 26 Put your name here.

FROM THE ANGLICAN CIRCLE OF PRAYER: This week we pray for:
APR 06 Diocese of Natal, South Africa
APR 07 Mission of Navajoland, USA
APR 08 Diocese of Nebbi, Uganda
APR 09 Diocese of Nebaska, USA APR 10 Diocese of Nelson, New Zealand.

FROM THE ANGLICAN CALENDAR:
APR 09 William Law, Priest & Spiritual Leader, 1761
APR 11 George A. Selwyn, 1st Bishop of New Zealand, 1878.
For more information about the calendar of the Church Year, check the BAS (pages 14 to 33).

COMING ACTIVITIES:
APR 05 Palm Sunday Service @ 10:30 am Holy Week start
APR 07 Renewal of Ordination Vows @ St. James' @ 10 am.
APR 08 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am
APR 13 Advisory Board @ 8 pm
APR 14 Clericus @ St. Olave's @ 11 am
APR 15 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am
APR 19 Sunday Service @ 10:30 am.
APR 22 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am
APR 25 Area Ministry Day from 8:30 am to 3 pm
APR 16 Sunday Service @ 10:30 am
APR 27 Matrimonial Preparation @ 6 pm
APR 28 Holy Eucharist @ Christie Garden @ 10 am
APR 29 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am.

HOLY WEEK AT ST. PAUL'S:
SUN, APR 05 Palm Sunday @ 10:30 am
WED APR 08 Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10 am
THR, APR 09 Maundy Thursday Pot Luck @ 6 pm
THR, APR 09 Maundy Thursday Service @ 8 pm
FRI, APR 10 Good Friday @ 10:30 am
SAT, APR 11 Easter Vigil @ 7 pm at The Redeemer Luth. Ch.
SUN, APR 12 Easter Day @ 10:30 am.

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WASHING OF THE FEET: We are looking for 4 more volunteers for the Washing of the Feet, for Thursday, April 9th @ 8 pm. Please, sign up on the list posted on the news board. Thank you.

EASTER VIGIL: This year the Deanery Easter Vigil will be held at The Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 1691 Bloor St. West, next to Joan of Arc R.C. Our church will be involved with two readings and taking part of the liturgy. We need two readers, so mark your calendar for Saturday, April 11 @ 7 pm. Please, bring bells to use them at the end of the vigil.

PASTORAL VISITS DURING OUR CENTENNIAL: During this year, Fr. Maurice wants to visit you at home. A calendar is posted on the news board. Please, sign up for your day of preference. The visits will take place only on Thursdays. You can request also a special blessing of your home or communion. Calendar:
THR. APR 16 Available
THR. APR 23 Available
THR. APR 30 Available
THR. MAY 07 Available
THR. MAY 14 Available

FOODBANK: Non-perishable food, particularly: Stretch gloves, stretch hats, winter scarves, adult size winter boots, adult size winter jackets, men's & women's warm socks, disposable razors, combs, large dish soap, small and large size paper plates, is now being collected (please, no children's toys) for Parroquia San Esteban, All Saints Church (Sherbourne & Dundas East) & Yonge Street Mission. These ministries have established distribution centres.

WHO ARE OUR RECIPIENTS OF OUR OUTREACH?: Each month we will provide information from the places where our outreach helps others. This month: Yonge Street Mission, a Christian and Ecumenical Mission in downtown Toronto, focused on youth and new immigrants. We are helping this mission with food, and clothes for children & adults. For more information, visit: http://www.ysm.on.ca/

WHO IS WHO?: Each month we will have a new person to discover! Few clues and let us guess the person's identity: Love computers, travelling, the rain from BC, outdoor sports, quiet and sits always at the north side and middle of the pews.More clues next week. So, who is our person of April? Let us know during the coffee hour.

BIRTHDAYS: We congratulate all our sisters and brothers on their coming birthdays during April. They are:
APR 15 Gordon Leighton
APR 18 Oliver Emo
APR 19 Tanya Moore
APR 19 Jason Hickman
APR 20 Anne Ferrugia
APR 24 Shirley Buckley
APR 25 Claire Kingston
God bless all of them in this new year of life.

COFFEE HOUR: Volunteers needed !!!!!!!!. Help with coffee hour. Please, sign up on the list at the newsboard. Thank you for your time and generosity in sharing a great time as a community parish.
APR 05 David & Ben Borsa
APR 12 Betty Morgan
APR 19 Put your name here
APR 26 Dorothy & Mildred
MAY 04 Put your name here
MAY 11 Put your name here

ANNIVERSARIES:
APR 20 Rob & Gwen Kingston, marriage anniversary.

WEEKLY SMILE: A matter of punctuation: An English professor wrote the words, "Woman without her man is nothing" on the blackboard and direct his students to punctuate it correctly.
The majority of men: wrote: "Woman, without her man, is nothing."
Meanwhile, the majority of women wrote: "Woman! Without her, man is nothing."

EPILOGUE: Come and join us. Our Eucharist Sunday Service @ 10:30 am, Wednesday Study & Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am. and during the Holy Week liturgies.

God bless you

FR. MAURICE FRANCOIS+
Email: http://ca.mc533.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=iglesiaststeban@hotmail.com
http://www.stpaulsrunnymede.ca/