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Transfiguration Sunday
February 3, 2008
8:00 am     Holy Communion
Collect, p. 289 
10:00am             Holy Eucharist 
The Gathering of the Community, p. 3
Opening Hymn................. #  374, Alleluia, sing to Jesus
Collect, p. 349
The Proclamation of the Word, p. 5
First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2 
Second Reading: II Peter 1:16-21
Gradual Hymn....................... # 458, Seek ye first
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon: The Rev'd. K. Ann Watson, Deacon
Nicene Creed, p. 6
The Prayers of the People, p. 8
The Invitation, p. 9
The Confession and Absolution, p. 9
Hymn.............. #  MP 629, Tell me the stories of Jesus (3verses)
Children's Talk
Children's Prayer
The Peace, p. 10
Celebration of the Eucharist, p. 10
Offertory Hymn.......... #  584, The church of Christ in every age
Prayer Over the Gifts, p. 350
The Great Thanksgiving 
The Lord's Prayer, p. 19 
The Breaking of the Bread
 Hymns During Communion
.......................#  60, I come with joy
...................... # 84, Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour 
Prayer after Communion, p. 350
The Doxology, p. 22
The Blessing
Closing Hymn.......#  586,  Rise up, O saints of God
Dismissal
The flowers on the altar are to the glory of God and in loving memory of Robert and Peggy de Grace from the Sanctuary Guild.
Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil The Most Revd Maurício José Araújo de Andrade Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Brasilia
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
We pray for Prince Edward Island Region
We pray for St. Paul’s, Charlottetown, PEI, Archdeacon John Clarke and Theresa, Rev’d Madonna Fradsham, Deacon, and Clar, Rev’d Jay Macdonald, Assistant Priest, and Carol, Rev’d Lorraine Quinn, Assistant Priest, and Milfred
We pray for St. Peter’s Cathedral, Charlottetown, PEI, Rev’d Canon Peter Harris, Rev’d David Harris, Assistant Priest, and Valerie, Rev’d Canon Walter Harris, Hon. Assistant, Rev’d Canon Robert Tuck, Hon. Assistant, and Catherine
We pray for  St. Mary  and St. John, PEI, Rev’d Karen Quirk and Alexander, Rev’d Ned Henthorn, Assistant Priest, and Arlene
Diocese of Moosonee: We pray for Eastmain, St. Mark
Pray for the preparations being made for 'Celebration 2010' in the Regions and the Diocese
We pray for Bishop Sue
We pray for the Anglican Communion, that all might be granted the gift of tender care for the conscience of others and a ready obedience in the works of love.
We pray for this Parish of Horton, entrusted to us by almighty God, that we all might be guided by the power of the Holy Spirit during this time of restoration and renewal
We pray for all people and their ministries in our three Companion Dioceses of Moosonee and Keewatin in Canada and Manicaland in Zimbabwe.
We pray for St. George's Church, Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Fr. Cedric Cobb, Rector. 
Bible Readings  (blue pew Bibles)              
First Reading:       Exodus 24:12-18, p. 69
                           Psalm 2, p. 331, BCP, p. 705, BAS
Second Reading:    II Peter 1:16-21, p. 219
Gospel Reading:    Matthew 17:1-9, p. 17 
Announcements:     Ann Lowe, 8am
                             Murray Phillips, 10am
Reader:                  Patsy Clothier, 8am
                             Dr. Stuart, 10 a.m.
Prayers of the People:    Jim Amos
Lay Administrator:        Dale Hennigar
Sidespersons:         Rose Corbett, Jack Colwell

Services for February 10   -  Lent 1
8:00 am Holy Communion 
10:00 am  Holy Communion

Announcements
2007 tax receipts can be picked up at the back of the church.

Confirmation Classes, led by Rev'd. Cathy Lee are being held each Tuesday, 4:00- 5:30 p.m. in the sunroom.
 
Pancake Supper will be held THIS Tuesday February 5, come out and support the men of the parish, bring a friend.  $6 adults, $3.50 children under 3, and children under 3 eat for free

Sanctuary Guild meeting will be held in the church sunroom Saturday, February 9 at 10:30am. The format of the meeting will be a workshop to share ideas and to discuss concerns.

Valentines Bridge Luncheon will be held Feb 14, 12noon -4pm.  Lots of prizes and good food.  Bring a friend.  Tickets $10 available from Shirley Marston 542-9323

Wednesday Church service will be held at the Wolfville Elms and the Wolfville Nursing Home  Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 10:15am and 11:00am.  Anyone who would like to worship with us is welcome.

Wednesday Night Services at the Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia are held at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to join us for our Evening Prayers.

Choir meets every Thursday Night at 7:30 p.m. in the sunroom. For further information, please speak with Don Corbett.

Annual Reports you can email your report to Margaret Coghill at margaretcoghill@eastlink.ca or leave a copy in the church office.  Thank you

Enjoy the Love and Warmth starts Tues. Feb 12 - 10am at the church hall.  For more info call Elizabeth - 542-5944.
 
Community News
WAICC/ Wolfville Area Food Bank
As always, donations of food items such as soup, powdered milk, juice, cans of tuna, salmon, ham, turkey, tomatoes and other vegetables and fruits, pasta and pasta sauces, oatmeal, peanut butter, personal hygiene products and household cleaning items are most welcome.  
Wolfville Area Food Bank: In order to pick up food phone 542-0040. 

Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services

 
ASH WEDNESDAY:
THIS WEEK, FEBRUARY 6TH
The service times and locations are as follows:
9:30 a.m. Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes, here at the church
10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer, Wolfville Elms
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, Wolfville Nursing Home
6:15 p.m. Imposition of Ashes, Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia Campus
7: 30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes, here at the Church.
 
Wednesday Holy Communion Services 
will be offered each Wednesday  morning during Lent beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the church, starting Feb. 6th. The services will be followed by a Lenten Bible Study on the Collects and Prayer, led by Canon Elliott.
 
Anyone wishing to use the Lenton Coin Folders they are available at the back of the church.
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Services
 
Rise Up, O Saints of God! 
From Vain Ambitions Turn; Christ Rose Triumphant 
that your hearts 
with nobler zeal 
might burn!

Commit your hearts to seek
the paths which Christ 
has trod, 
and, quickened 
by the Spirit's Power, 
rise up, O saints of God!

Rector:  The Rev. Cathy Lee Cunningham Ritcey, 542-2464 e-mail:ccunningham@ns.sympatico.ca
Honorary Assistant:             The Rev. Dr. V. Bruce Matthews
Deacon/Postulant for Holy Orders:   The Rev. K. Ann Watson
Wardens:                            Mrs. Shirley Marston, Mr. John Whidden
Organist /Choir Director:      Don Corbett
Administrative Assistant:       Margaret Coghill e-mail: margaretcoghill@eastlink.ca
Sexton and Parish Hall Manager:   Louis Lightfoot  681- 0339
Website        www.stjohnsanglicanchurchwolfville.com

The Rector's weekly Sabbath time is on Friday and Saturday. She responds only to pastoral emergencies on those days. If you wish to see her, please book an appointment, Sunday through Thursday. If you have a pastoral emergency or know of someone in hospital here or in Halifax, please contact her at 542-2464.

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