Friday, January 18, 2008

The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, January 20, 2008
Lessons

Isaiah 49:1-7
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-41
Psalm 40:1-10

The Collect

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Announcements

Sunday, January 20, 2008 – Holy Eucharist II at 9:00AM
Sunday School & child care are provided during the sermon

The Rt Rev John-David Schofield will be preaching and visiting with us.

Shower for Catherine & baby Juan Carlos tomorrow (1/21) evening at 7PM in the Parish Hall.
Fr Van, Jacqui & Ian will be on vacation next weekend.
Next Sunday, Mr Noah Lawson will lead Morning Prayer

Next Sunday’s lessons: 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
Amos 3:1-8
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Matthew 4:12-23
Psalm 139:1-11

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

The First Sunday after the Epiphany

The Baptism of Our Lord
January 13, 2008

Isaiah 42:1-9
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17
Psalm 89:1-29 or 89:20-29

The Collect

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Friday, January 4, 2008

The Epiphany

The Manifestation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Gentiles
January 6, 2008

Isaiah 60:1-6,9
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Psalm 72 or 72:1-2,10-17

The Collect

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Announcements

Annual Meeting, Part two is this Sunday. We will elect two new members to the Bishop's Committee and two delegates and two alternates to the 2008 convention/s

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

You are not alone

31 bishops stand with Bishop Schofield and Diocese of San Joaquin

Dear Bishop John-David,

We, Episcopal colleagues from across the Anglican Communion and across the world, write to salute you on the courageous decision of the Diocesan Convention of San Joaquin to take leave of The Episcopal Church and to align with the Province of the Southern Cone. We know that decision was to a large extent the result of your tenacity and faithful leadership, and for that we give thanks to God. It has been said that you are isolated and alone. We want you and the world to know that in this decision for the faith once delivered to the saints, we stand with you and beside you. May Christ abundantly bless you and your diocese with all the gifts of the Spirit and with joy in believing.

Yours in Christ,

The Rt. Rev. Jack L. Iker, Bishop of Fort Worth

and:

The Most Rev. Peter Jensen, Archbishop of Sydney
The Rt. Rev. Matthias Medadues-Badohu, Bishop of Ho
The Rt. Rev. Michael Nazir-Ali, Bishop of Rochester
The Rt. Rev. Gerard Mpango, Bishop of Western Tanganyika
The Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan, Bishop of Pittsburgh
The Rt. Rev. Ross Davies, Bishop of The Murray
The Rt. Rev. Keith L Ackerman, Bishop of Quincy
The Rt. Rev. Peter Beckwith, Bishop of Springfield
The Rt. Rev. A. Ewin Ratteray, Bishop of Bermuda
The Rt. Rev. Michael Hough, Bishop of Ballarat
The Rt. Rev. John Broadhurst, Bishop of Fulham
The Rt. Rev. Martyn Jarrett, Bishop of Beverley
The Rt. Rev. John Goddard, Bishop of Burnley
The Rt. Rev. Keith Newton, Bishop of Richborough
The Rt. Rev. Robert Forsyth, Bishop of South Sydney
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Burnham, Bishop of Ebbsfleet
The Rt. Rev. Lindsay Urwin, Bishop of Horsham
The Rt. Rev. Wallace Benn, Bishop of Lewes
The Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Pittsburgh
The Rt. Rev. Bill Atwood, Province of Kenya
The Rt. Rev. Martyn Minns, Convocation of Anglicans in North America
The Rt. Rev. David Anderson, Convocation of Anglicans in North America
The Rt. Rev. John Gaisford, lately Bishop of Beverley
The Rt. Rev. Edward MacBurney, lately Bishop of Quincy
The Rt. Rev. Roger Jupp, lately Bishop of Popondota
The Rt. Rev. David Silk, lately Bishop of Ballarat
The Rt. Rev. Nöel Jones, lately Bishop of Sodor and Man
The Rt. Rev. Edwin Barnes, lately Bishop of Richborough
The Rt. Rev. William Wantland, lately Bishop of Eau Claire
The Rt. Rev. Donald Parsons, lately Bishop of Quincy

Saturday, December 29, 2007

First Sunday After Christmas

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7
John 1:1-18
Psalm 147 or 147:13-21

The Collect

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Announcements

Sunday, December 30, 2007 – Holy Eucharist II at 9:00AM
Sunday School & child care are provided during the sermon

Annual Meeting – Part 2: Feast of the Epiphany, January 6th, following Holy Eucharist.

Diocesan Youth Convention for Jr. & Sr. High Youth on January 11-12 at St James’ Cathedral, Fresno.

Friday, December 21, 2007

The Nativity of Our Lord

Christmas Eve

Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14(15-20)
Psalm 96 or 96:1-4,11-12

The Collect

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

or this

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Announcements

Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Carols at 6:30PM
  • Holy Eucharist at 7:00PM
  • John White is our guest organist this evening
  • Annual Meeting – Part 2: Feast of the Epiphany, January 6th
  • Diocesan Youth Convention for Jr. & Sr. High Youth on January 11-12 at St James’ Cathedral, Fresno.

Next Sunday’s lessons: 1 Christmas
Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
John 1:1-18
Psalm 147:13-21