THE SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION
May 12, 2024
THE FATHER IS MY HOPE; THE SON IS MY REFUGE;
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY PROTECTION.
ALL HOLY TRINITY, GLORY TO THEE!
LIVE AUDIO STREAMING during today’s service is available on the Order of Service page. Recorded audio will be added following worship.
GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY: PREVIEW OF THE READINGS.
In our church calendar today is the Sunday after the Ascension. Having celebrated the “elevation” of Jesus Christ to the place of supreme power and authority in the Universe ( “at the right hand of the Father” ), in our Gospel lesson today we take to heart Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit, the fulfillment of which we will celebrate next Sunday at the Feast of Pentecost. It is the ministry of the Holy Spirit to bear witness to our hearts the truth of who Jesus is, and what He has said and done, in conformity with the witness of the apostles. Jesus also warns his disciples of the hostility, persecution, and martyrdom that will come their way. In the face of such opposition, how are we to live? The Epistle reading sets the agenda for us for a life of authentic Christian witness.
THE LESSON: 1 Peter 4:7-11
The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers. Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another. As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 15:26-16:3
‘When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning. ‘I have said these things to you to keep you from stumbling. They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God. And they will do this because they have not known the Father or me.
PARISH LIFE NOTES
SUMMER INTERNSHIP. Are you a high school student or university student looking for hands-on work experience and are you eager to learn more? St. Mary’s is seeking an intern who is enthusiastic and eager to learn about parish life and support it’s mission and ministry. During your time you will be involved in groundskeeping, providing office and clerical support, making candles, helping organize and run parish events, and support The Gospel in the Garden children’s ministry on Sunday mornings.
The period of employment will run for 9 weeks starting mid to end of June , with a 30 hour work week to include some evenings, a Saturday, and Sunday mornings.
Renumeration: $14.10/hour.
To apply, please send or deliver resume and covering letter to St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 3337 15 Ave, Regina, SK. S4T 6N7 or stmarysanglican@sasktel.net
ST. MARY’S OUTREACH TO THE CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FESTIVAL – Celebrating Creativity from the Ground Up
“But Now I See…Faith and Art, A Curator’s Journey”
The Art of Compassion: Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
The Architecture of Love: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Timothy Long, Curator at the McKenzie Art Gallery for two public lectures as he shares his life-changing encounters with art and architecture and considers the spiritual messages they hold.
“Songs of Joy, Stories of Hope”: Thursday, May 23 at 7.30 p.m.
What are the stories behind the hymns we know and love? Who wrote them? Why? What were their author’s fates? Join us for an evening of story and song with Canon Claude Schroeder.
Coffee House: Saturday, Saturday, May 25, from 3:30 -5:30 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments and an afternoon of local musicians, Empire Associates and Glenn Sutter.
HAIL THE DAY THAT SEES HIM RISE! Following the Ascension Day Service on Thursday, the congregation joined with parishioners from our sister parish of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Immanuel for wine and cheese in our first reception in our newly renovated lower hall!
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Morning Prayer: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
Evening Prayer: Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.