ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scriptures
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35
Hymns
381 Praise, My Soul
#399 Now Thank We All Our God
#78 Deck Yourself, My Soul, With Gladness
#388 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Sermon
“Are you envious because I am generous?”
Parish Life Notes
Condolences to Paula M whose mother Laura passed away on Thursday. Memorial service for Laura will take place at St. Mary’s at a later date. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
COURAGEOUS GRANDPARENTING SMALL GROUP STUDY at St. Mary’s
Grandparents are an important spiritual influence for the next generation. Through a five session study we invite you to learn more about living out your Biblical role as grandparents. We will look into such topics as: Passing on your legacy; Understanding the culture our grandchildren are growing up in; The importance of the spoken blessing over your family; Untangling the digital world; and Stepping into all that God has for you as a grandparent.
Bring your bag lunch and join us in the lower church hall beginning Sunday, October @ 12 noon. Sessions will be held every other Sunday.
Women’s Time Out every Thursday morning from 9:30am -11:30am.We will be picking up where we left off in the spring on chapter 8 in the book “Becoming a Woman of Grace”. We explore the many ways God’s grace has already enriched our lives and how we can know His grace more fully and extend it to others we meet in our day to day lives. Any ladies are always welcome to join us. We are currently looking for someone who would be willing to babysit for us. For more information please contact Brenda G.
Breakfast and Community Clean- up The Cathedral Area Community Association will hold their Annual Community Clean-up Saturday, September 23 from 8:30 am until noon. They will pick up any items discarded in the back alleys in the area. St. Mary’s will show hospitality to people from the cathedral area and from St. Mary’s by serving breakfast starting at 8:30 am in the lower hall at St. Mary’s. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve breakfast. If you would like to come for breakfast or volunteer to help with breakfast please sign the sign-up sheet on the landing or contact Sandra D.
Have you kept the date free? THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28th.
Where: ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Time: 7.00 p.m. For: MUSIC TO MY EARS – Together with EDEN CARE COMMUNITIES THE RSO CHAMBER PLAYERS, AND VALERIE HALL, ORGANIST Meet and Greet afterward in the Upper Hall– Donations to St. Mary’s gratefully accepted