Friday, May 30, 2008

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, June 1st - Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 9:00AM

LESSONS

Proper 4

Deuteronomy 11:18-21,26-28
Romans 3:21-25a,28
Matthew 7:21-27
Psalm 31 or 31:1-5,19-24

The Collect

O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Trinity Sunday

Sunday - May 18, 2008
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:00AM

LESSONS

Genesis 1:1-2:3
2 Corinthians 13:(5-10)11-14
Matthew 28:16-20
Psalm 150 or
Canticle 2 or 13


The Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

NEXT SUNDAY'S LESSONS

2 Pentecost

Isaiah 49:8-18
1 Corinthians 4:1-5(6-7)8-13
Matthew 6:24-34
Psalm 62 or Psalm 62:6-14 Page 669, BCP


Thursday, May 8, 2008

The Day of Pentecost - Whitsunday

Whitsunday - May 11, 2008
Holy Eucharist: 9:00AM

THE LESSONS

Acts 2:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:4-13
Acts 2:1-11
John 20:19-23
Psalm 104:25-32

The Collect

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, May 11th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
  • Happy Mothers Day!
  • Plate offering: Uganda Missionary Support
  • Bible Study – Thursday evenings at 6:30PM
  • Archbishop Gregory Venables’ remarks and sermon can be viewed and heard on our website, below.
  • Bishop’s Committee meets: May 18th
  • Acolyte Training: May 25th
Next Sunday’s lessons: Trinity Sunday
Genesis 1:1-2:3
2 Corinthians 13:(5-10)11-14
Matthew 28:16-20
Psalm 150 or
Canticle 2 or 13

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Archbishop Venables' Sermon

The audio for Archbishop Venables' sermon from the Festal Eucharist at Saint James' Cathedral on Tuesday, April 29th can be found on the home page of the Diocese of San Joaquin website.

Abp Venables Speaks in Fresno, CA

Seventh Sunday of Easter

The Sunday after Ascension Day

May 4, 2008 - Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:00AM

LESSONS

Acts 1:(1-7)8-14
1 Peter 4:12-19
John 17:1-11
Psalm 68:1-20 or 47

The Collect

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, May 4th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
  • Loose Plate offering goes general operating fund - Please use envelopes to note specific offerings.
  • Bible Study – Thursday evenings at 6:30PM
  • Archbishop Gregory Venables’ remarks and sermon can be viewed and heard at www.sjoaquin.net
  • Pentecost Sunday/Mother’s Day is May 11th
  • Please consider volunteering to help in Sunday School
  • Bishop’s Committee meets: May 18th
Next Sunday’s lessons: Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11
Ezekiel 11:17-20
1 Corinthians 12:4-13
Acts 2:1-11
John 20:19-23
John 14:8-17
Psalm 104:25-37 or 104:25-32 or 33:12-15, 18-22