December 8, 2013

Services This Coming Week Sunday December 15 8:30 am Holy Eucharist (BCP) 11 am Children’s Pageant

On-Duty December15 Greeters: Chris & Kathy Hewitt Sidespersons: Team # 3 Counting Team: Team # 3 Altar Care: Team # 4

Parish Mission Statement “As Good Shepherds, we love God with all our hearts and we love our neighbours as ourselves as we reach out into our world in the name of Jesus Christ.” Rector: The Reverend Charlene Taylor, BA, M.Div E-mail: [email protected] Rector’s Warden: Ms. Donna Ronan People’s Warden: Ms. Barbara Boone

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Honorary Assistants The Reverend Nathan Cutler, BA, BA(Ed), M Dip Ed, M.Div The Reverend Edward Samson, CD ATh, BTh The Reverend James Eveleigh, BTh The Reverend Don Nicolle, BTh (Retired)

The Crozier The Parish of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Canada Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador December 8, 2013 The Second Sunday of Advent Memorials The Candles for December have been given to the glory of God in loving memory of Parents: Albert & Joyce Smith and Brother: Albert Smith By: Jean Smith & Loving Family And Son: Patrick Pearcey by Millie & Clyde Earles +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Shepherd’s Café is finished for 2013 and will re-open in the new year. The Cornerstone’s Men’s Group practice Monday December 9 at 7:30 pm. Youth Choir Practice Wed December 11 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

Parish of the Good Shepherd 111 Richard Nolan Drive, PO Box 428 Mount Pearl, NL A1N 2C4 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.goodshepherdnl.ca Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am – Noon Telephone: 747-1022 Fax: 747-1045

Readings for Next Sunday – The Revised Common Lectionary The Third Sunday of Advent (15th December 2013)

Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10 Responsive Reading: Psalm 146:4-9 Epistle: James 5:7-10 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Choir Practice Wednesday December 11 at 7 pm. Christmas Memorial Bulletin is a nice way to remember your loved ones at Christmas time. You can remember them by giving to the Building Fund, Christmas Flowers or PWRDF. If you would like to have their names listed in our special Christmas bulletin please contact the office before December 18. Consecration of Our New Bishop Geoff Peddle Friday January 17, 2014 at the Cathedral. THANK YOU to all who supported last Sundays coffee time in aid of the Philippines. Our Youth Group raised $596.55. This money will be sent to Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund specifically for aid to the typhoon disaster. As of November 28 Canadian Anglicans have raised $215,000.00 for the Philippines. The Federal Government has extended the date for dollar to dollar matching until December 23, 2013 2014 Church Calendars are now available from the table outside the church office. Cost: $5.00.

OUR CHRISTMAS OUTREACH This year the Good Shepherd will focus on two areas of outreach the Seniors Resource Centre and the Day Break Parent Child Centre. All items need to be brought in no later than December 15. The following items are needed for the Seniors Resource Centre: Toothbrush/ toothpaste 2014 Calendar Christmas dish cloth/tea towel Tin ham Stamps & envelopes Tin salmon/fish/tuna Tin vegetables Tin fruit/fruit cups Tin/packets biscuits Christmas cake Christmas goodies (pretzels, chocolates etc.) Tea/coffee Sugar Paper towels/ tissues/toilet paper Lip balm Toque/hat, gloves, socks, scarf Gift cards from Coleman’s (they deliver) Cheese, fruits & veggies (bring these items Dec. 15) Items for Day Break Parent Child Centre: diapers of all sizes. Bring your “Canadian Tire Money” to Church We will be saving Canadian Tire Money and using it to purchase things for the Church. There is a box just outside the kitchen door. Please place your Canadian Tire Money there. Mugs for the KitchenIf you have spare mugs or a surplus of mugs that you no longer need we will gladly take them for our kitchen. Prayers of the People is a vital ministry within our 11 am Sunday worship. If you would like to be a reader for our prayers please contact Rev. Nathan or Rev. Charlene. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Arctic Char Dinner Tickets are now available and would make a wonderful Christmas gift. This annual dinner will take place January 25. 2014.

Anglican Journal/Anglican Life is our church news publication that is distributed each month. This is the time of the year to update the mailing list. If you do not receive this and would like to or if you have a new mailing address please contact Rev. Charlene. Parish Financial Contributions for 2013: will be accepted until December 31, 2013. After that date all contributions will be credited to 2014. Parish Invoices: Any group or individual with outstanding invoices for items purchased for the parish please submit them before December 31, 2013

A Note from Anglican Chaplaincy, Eastern Health A reminder for persons entering the St. john’s hospitals and who would like to see a chaplain during your stay to make sure you or a family member tells the admitting clerk “I would like to see the chaplain during my time in the hospital.” You will then be asked your religious affiliation and will receive a visit from the chaplain within a day or two. Children’s Christmas Pageant will be held Sunday December 15 at the 11 am service. Rehearsal is Saturday December 14 at 11 am followed by our Children’s Christmas Part at noon. Children with speaking parts are asked to arrive at 10:30 am. Costumes should be available for most parts. To confirm your child or children will be attending please call the church office at 7471022 and leave a message or email Val Tilley at [email protected] PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PART TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED Applications are currently being accepted for the position of part time office administrator with our parish. Applicants must have completed an Office Administration program from a recognized office administration/secretarial training program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Qualifications: Good working knowledge of office practices and procedures, computers and associated equipment, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, internet, word processing, and spreadsheet/data base software. Willingness to work in a team setting is essential. Closing Date: The closing date for applications for this position is December 20th 2013. For more information please call the Church Office at 747-1022. Interested persons should apply, in writing, complete with resume and the names of three references to: Selection Committee Parish of the Good Shepherd