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This Week’s Readings for Daily Devotion
Mon. – Ps. 80; Rev. 21:22 - 22:5; Lk. 1: 39 - 48a
Tue. – Ps. 93 & 96; Rev. 22: 6 - 11, 18 - 20; Lk. 1: 57 - 66
Wed. – Ps. 45 & 46; Rev. 22: 12 - 17, 21; Lk. 1: 67 - 80
Thu. – Ps. 2 & 85; 1 Jn. 4: 7 - 16; Jn. 3: 31 - 36
Fri. – Ps. 145; Heb. 1: 1 - 12; Lk. 2: 22 - 40
Sat. – Ps. 148 - 150; Col. 1: 11 - 19; Lk. 2: 41 - 52
Readings for Next Sunday - December 28th, 2014 (Christmas 1)
Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4: 4 - 7; Luke 2: 22 - 40
St. Stephen’s Rule of Life † STUDY the Scripture every day. In light of what I have read, what is God calling me to be or to do today?
† PRAY at least three times a day [Please add to your prayers on the day specified]
College & University Students
Zachary & Zyreeta Allder, Kristen Allicock, Ellen Asiedu, Allan Austin, Aliecia Brissett, Neion George, Fenton Jagdeo Jnr.,
Shalon Jeffers, Banria & Brian John, Iris, Khalesha & Lauren Linton, Ethel & George Quarcoo, Carlitha Shortte-Letts, Dylan Telfer,
Natasha Thompson, Chrystal Walker & Shanice Wright.
George Barnett, Dophne Bolden, Irene Canfield, Beulah Grey, Andrew Gunraj, Zelpha Johnson &
Dophnia Lindsay. Housebound
Sick & Recovering
Abigail Barran, Rosette Bartley, Lawlette Ellis, Rob Ford, Duayne Haywood, Donna Henriques, Lillian Hutchinson,
Mohani Budhwa, Kyle McIntosh, Patrice McIntosh, Smatt Omologe, Charles Price & Mina Thompson.
Sick Friends of the Parish
† GIVE regularly to support the Church’s ministry [envelopes, gifts, talents and time] † LIVE for God, our Church and others [be just, loving, peaceful and caring]
Thought For The
Week
Olive Arnold, Harold Beharry, Coralee Campbell, Irene Canfield, Ezekiel Ekeh, Rueben Grant,
Lily Griggs, Albert Jeffries, Rita John, Unia Kityo, Felicia McCalla, Claudia Peters, Perlina Pitter,
Joan Singh & Rema Yellery.
Peace “First keep peace with
yourself, then you can also
bring peace to others.”
- Thomas Kempis
From Fr. Kenute’s Desk
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I share with you an excerpt from Peter Woods…
“The Annunciation-Incarnation process seems to unfold in five stages for Mary: 1. Comfort. “Do not be afraid.” 2. Assurance. “You have found favour with
God,” 3. Annunciation of the plan. “You are
going to conceive and birth a God-child” 4. Questioning doubt. “How can this be?” 5. Agreement to partnership. “Let it be with me according to your word.”
Great song it was by John Lennon, “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, ‘Let it be. Let it be…'” “Let it be” It is the moment when Annunciation becomes Incarnation. It is a process which was Mary’s but which is open to us all. It is the way that God keeps being born into this world. Just say ,”Yes. Let it be”
Think on these things.
Fr. Kenute
The Church of St. Stephen (Downsview) Established in 1953
2259 Jane Street, TORONTO, ONTARIO, M3M 1A6
Telephone: Office - (416) 241-4639 Rectory - (647) 344-4187 Cell. #: - (647) 382-4596 Fax: Office - (416) 248-5415
Church Email: [email protected] Fr. Kenute: [email protected]
4th Sunday of Advent
December 21st, 2014
10:30AM - CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Last Week’s Statistics Other Numbers
ATTENDANCE 157
OFFERINGS $2,808
BUDGET $2,300
60th Anniversary $27,242
Parking Lot $14,950
Ushers: Margaret, Tellece & Leroy Chalice: Ericka Martin & Foster Odlum
Altar Guild: Dorothy Barnett & Cecily Romain
Counters: Emmerson Jordan, Shalon Jeffers & Patricia McIntosh
Today’s Ministers
Birthdays
Folami Keyi & Dwight RoseGreen (21st)
Jonathon Collins & Estasien Giscombe (22nd)
George Barnett & Jean Bursey (23rd)
Pauline Ambursley & Tianna Walters (26th)
Rachel Sinclair & Earl Flynn (27th)
St. Stephens Activity Corner
Last
Week’s
Answers
Across 1. JOHN 4. BELIEVE 7. GOD 8. WITNESS
Down 2. NAME 3. TESTIFY 5. LIGHT 6. MAN
Let’s Communicate, Connect and Collaborate
New Years Service: Dec. 31st at 10:30pm. Please join us as we ring in the New Year. Do invite your family and friends.
The Feast of the Epiphany: Jan. 04th (9:00 & 10:30am)
Baptism Service: Jan. 11th at 10:30am. Preparation classes will be held on Saturday, Jan. 03rd & Jan. 10th at 4:00pm. Parents and God-Parents must attend these classes.
2015 Calendar of Events: Groups and Ministries are asked to submit events and dates for the 2015 Calendar.
Vestry Dates: Mission Vestry and Financial Vestry will be on Feb. 1st and 15th, 2015 respectively.
Nominations for Vestry: As we prepare for Vestry 2015, we seek nominations for the following positions -
1) People’s Warden 2) Deputy People’s Warden
3) Lay Member to Synod 4) Alternate Lay Member to Synod
5) Envelope Secretary 6) Member at Large (Advisory Board)
Nomination Forms are now available at the back of the church. Please note that nominees should be asked and give their consent by signing the nomination form. Deadline for nominations is Sunday, February 08th, 2015. Nomination Committee consists of Norman DaCosta and Iris Linton.
Vestry Reports: Group and Ministry Reports are due by Monday, January 12th, 2015. Please submit an electronic version to the office by this date.
Envelopes for 2015: Please pick up your envelopes for 2015 which are now available at the back of the church. If there are any changes necessary to your name and/or address please contact the office right away as your tax receipts will be issued to the same.
Ebola Fund: Total raised was $1,646 plus $500 from the Revival Concert makes a grand total of $2,146.
Talent Ingathering: 1st Ingathering = $2,710 2nd Ingathering = $2,654 Grand Total was $5,364. Many thanks to those who exercised their tal-ents and initiatives.
Forward Day By Day: Sign up for your copies at the back of the church. New orders will be effective May 2015. Last day for orders is Jan. 11th, 2015.
Grateful Thanks: to Monica Herman for getting the carpets in the church and office shampooed and cleaned. Every blessing to you, Monica.
St. Stephen/St. Felix Café: will be closed from Dec. 25th to Jan. 16th for the holidays and for the renovation of the kitchen facilities. Special thanks to all the volunteers who commit themselves to this ministry.
GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Opening Sentence:
Processional Hymn: 393RB - Lo He Comes With Cloud Descending
Lighting Of The Advent Candle:
Priest: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. All: And also with you.
Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. All: The Mighty One has done great things. Holy is God’s name!
Leader: Today we light the fourth candle. (the fourth candle is lit)
Leader: It is a symbol of the joy to be found in God’s kingdom on earth. All: For the Lord elevates the lowly, releases the captive and brings sight to the blind.
Leader: We rejoice in his justice and mercy, faithful to all generations. All: Come, Lord Jesus, come!
Hymn: 245BB - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (v.1)
Confession & Absolution:
Priest: Happy are those whose help is the Lord. Let us seek God’s help as we confess our sins. All: God our Saviour, we ask for your mercy. Though we have heard Mary’s song, we still seek security in pride and power and possessions. Though we know your story, we resist the costs of following you. We pass by those considered lowly in this world. We turn away from hungry people who still wait to be filled. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to work for the justice you intend. Make us messengers of the peace you bring. As we wait for you, turn our apathy into acts of love and service. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. Amen.
Priest: Almighty God have mercy upon you upon you, …Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
Collect: page 272
Hymn: 245BB - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (v.4)
Poem: I Love To Hear The Story
Choir: Silent Night, Holy Night (Arr. Patrick Liebergen)
Narrator: Welcome
THE PAGEANT
The Visitation The Angel Appears to Mary Duet: Were You There On That Christmas Night
(Arlene August & Bev Brown)
Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Congregation Hymn: Tell Out My Soul (All stand)
The Journey to Bethlehem Congregational Hymn: 250BB - O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Verses 1 and 2) Drama and Poem: No Room in the Inn Congregational Hymn: 250BB - O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Verse 3)
Shepherds in the Fields The Angel Appears to the Shepherds Angel Dance: Ding Dong Merrily on High (Recorded music)
Angel Procession Congregational Hymn: 277BB - Hark The Herald Angels Sing (All stand) Choir: For Unto Us A Child Is Born (Arr. G. F Handel)
Herod and the Kings The Wise Men Visit King Herod Music: The King’s March Dance: O Holy Night (Recorded music)
The Shepherds Visit the Stable Youth Choir: Little Drummer Boy
Procession of the Kings Hymn: We Three Kings (Congregation joins in the chorus)
Finale Narrator’s poem: The Promised Prince Youth Choir: Go Tell It On The Mountain (Congregation joins in the chorus)
Piano: Samaya Hodge
The Peace:
THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT
Offertory Hymn: 265BB - The First Noel
Prayer over The Gifts: page 272
Eucharistic Prayer 1: page 193
Sanctus (said)
Lord’s Prayer (said)
Communion Hymns: Sax & Organ - “What Child Is This”
286BB - Once In Royal David’s City
249BB - O Come, All Ye Faithful
273BB - Good Chr istian Men, Rejoice
Ablutions: Ding Dong Merrily on High
Prayer after Communion: page 272
The Blessing:
Leader: My friends the season of glad tidings is upon us All: Yes! Good News of the Saviour’s birth!
Leader: God has spoken his most joyful word of grace, mercy and peace! All: Mary gave birth to her first-born son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger.
Leader: Go out into this day delighting in your kinship with God’s Son. All: Glory to God in the highest, and earth peace and goodwill.
Priest: The Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be with you this day and forevermore. All: Amen! Amen! Amen!
Welcome & Announcements
Recessional Hymn: 270BB - Joy To The World
Narrators: Renee Jagdeo & Orphtee Quarcoo
Mary: T’Yanna Shortte-Jarvis
Joseph: Christopher Gleeson
Baby Jesus: Aiden Gleeson
Elizabeth: Ireneh Omere
Angel Gabriel: Kanier Hodge
Innkeepers & Ellen Asiedu Counselors: Aliecia Brissett
Shepherds: Matthew Austin Marc Cottle Kenute Francis Bryan Murray Christian Murray Rakim RoseGreen Akeem Saigo Alister Saigo Jr Lanre Williams
Kings: Allan Austin Dwight RoseGreen Ricardo Walters
Angels: Sophia Barnett Chika Ekeh Samaya Hodge Dakare Letts Omanuwa Omere Jahnyah RoseGreen Aliya Sealy Olabisi Williams
King Herod: Matthew Jagdeo
Dancers: Shanique Douglas Aliya Whyte Uyiosa Omere
Piano: Samaya Hodge
Poem: Kendra Austin Christiana Samuels Destiny Shortte-Jarvis Tianna Walters Youth Choir: Choir:
Cast
Mon. to Wed. - 11am - 12:30pm - St. Stephen/St Felix Café
Tue. Dec. 23rd @ 7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wed. Dec. 24th @ 10:30pm - Christmas Eve Service
Thu. Dec. 25th @ 10:00am - Christmas Day Service
Fri. Dec. 26th @ 7:00pm - St. Stephen’s Day Service followed by pot-luck.
Sat. Dec. 27th @ 4:00pm - Youth Christmas Party in the par ish hall.
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