O LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Service of Communion (BCP Online)
Prelude: Fugue in F Minor by W.F. Bach
Opening Hymn: #387 All Praise to Thee
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1—7
Psalm: 78:1—4, 12-16
The Epistle: Philippians 2:1-13
Hymn: #478 Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon
Offertory Hymn: #321 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Communion Hymn: # 84 Lord, Enthroned 1n’ Heavenly Splendour
Closing Hymn: # 375 At the Name of Jesus
Postlude: Flute Piece by William Hine
This Week at St Mary’s
Wednesday 10:30 am Mom and Tots Group
Thursday 9:30 am Woman’s Time Out Bible Study
Next Sunday 10:00 am Morning Prayer
10:30 am Holy Communion + Harvest Thanksgiving Lunch
Readings for next Sunday are as follows: Joel 2:21-27, Psalm126, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Matthew 6:25—33
Parish Life Notes
Correction to last Sundays baby news- Johanna, daughter to Starr and Andrew, was born on September 10th.
Join us for intercessory prayer for the parish, Wednesday, October 4 at 2:00 in the sanctuary. “Call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” Jer. 29:12
Harvest Thanksgiving Lunch next Sunday Oct. 8th following the Worship Service. For the lunch every family is invited to bring a salad to share.
Donations needed. Please feel free to bring veggies to decorate the church for Harvest Thanksgiving, and please have them at the church by 10:00 am on Saturday Oct 7th. For any question contact Gwyn.
From the organizers of the “Music to My Ears” evening, a hearty thank you to all who stepped up and worked so hard to produce a most memorable evening of music and fellowship in our beautiful worship home! Of course we are indebted as well to Eden Care companies, the RSO chamber players and Valerie Hall for choosing to bringtheir music to St. Mary’s and allowing us to enjoy it. Thank you everyone!
Worship Service at Wascana Rehabiliation Centre – will take place this Sunday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 pm. in the chapel. A team from St. Mary’s leads the service and porters residents to the chapel. We invite you to share in this outreach. Please call Rem for more information.