THIS SUNDAY–Nov. 26, 2017

8:30 Holy Communion BCP

10:30 Holy Communion BCP

5:00 Holy Communion BAS

LAYREADER: J. Blizzard

READER: G. Lacey-House

SOUND SYSTEM: J. Galpin

GREETERS: S. Wheatley, E. Chaulk, E. Chaulk,

S. Perry, E. Lowthers

COFFEE: E. Chaulk, E. Chaulk

COUNTERS: M. Blizzard, B. Delaney

ALTAR GUILD: Elizabeth Malmberg,

Gladys Lacey-House

SERVERSC. T. Blizzard, C. Hanscomb

NEXT SUNDAY–Dec. 3, 2017

8:30 Holy Communion BCP

10:30 Holy Communion BAS

LAYREADER: I. Hockin

READER: A. Vandervalk

SOUND SYSTEM: R. Coburn

GREETERS: D. Pond, M. Pond, G. Farrell,

B. Vaughan, O. Lowthers

COFFEE: S. Perry, D. Butler, G. Hamilton,

Kerry W.

COUNTERS: R. Coburn, M. Mersereau

ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Cook, Gladys Lacey-House

SERVERS: E. Lowthers, C. Hanscomb

SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

8:30 – Holy Communion (BCP)

10:30 –

1st & 3

rd Holy Communion (BAS)

2nd

& 4th Holy Communion (BCP)

5:00 - Holy Communion (BAS)

HOW TO REACH US

245 Westmorland Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 3L9

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 9am-12noon

Fri. 9am-2pm

Office: 451-0630

Rector: 260-1870

Deacon: 450-9865

Email: ccpc@nb.aibn.com

Rector’s Email: wandlyns@bellaliant.net

Website: parishchurch.ca

Fax: 451-0638

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH

Monday, November 27

10:30am – Risteen’s Landing

8pm – Ball Hockey

Tuesday, November 28

10:30am –Bible Study

6pm – Cubs & Scouts – Gym

Wednesday, November 29

9am – Golden Club – Hall/Kitchen

12pm – Prayer Group

6:30pm - Beavers

Thursday, November 30

10am – Morning Out - Lounge

5:30pm – Elite Kenpo – Gym

7:15pm – Choir rehearsal

Friday, December 1

Saturday, December 2

10am – Rehearsal Christmas Presentation

7:30 – Bell Canto Singers

Sunday, December 3

8:30am – Holy Communion BCP

10:30am – Holy Communion BAS

4pm –Holy Communion in the Chapel

PARISH DIRECTORY

BISHOP

The Rt. Rev’d David Edwards

RECTOR

The. Ven. Wandlyn Snelgrove

HONOURARY ASSISTANT

The Rt. Rev’d Bill Hockin

DEACON

The Rev. Deacon Joyce Perry

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR

Alice Boyd

SECRETARY

Jessica Cleghorn

BOOK KEEPER

Barb Brown

SEXTON

Leonard Lamont

TREASURER

David Blacklock

WARDENS

Ann Morgan

Darren Hanscomb

We welcome all visitors to our Communion Table. If you receive communion in your own church,

you are most welcome to do so here. If you would prefer, you may cross your arms and the priest will

know you would like a blessing.

Christ Church (Parish Church) Fredericton

Christ The King Sunday November 26, 2017

Then the King will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that

are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you

from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry and you gave

me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was

a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me

clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and

you visited me.' Matthew 25:34-36

The Anglican Parish of Fredericton

Over 200 years of continuous worship and witness

Christ Church (Parish Church) Christ The King Sunday

8:30 HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

(Collect, Lesson and Gospel on Insert)

10:30 HOLY COMMUNION, BCP

Processional Hymn Crown Him with Many Crowns 378

Collect for Purity, Page 67

Summary of the Law, Page 69

Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to

restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that

the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed

and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Pew Bible p.927 (Justine Blizzard)

Psalm 100 p. 426 (Justine)

2nd Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23, Pew Bible p.1253 (Gladys Lacey-House)

Gradual Hymn Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service 585

(Children may come forward after verse 3)

The Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46, Pew Bible p.1066

The Nicene Creed, Page 71

Sermon, The Rev’d Wandlyn Snelgrove

Offertory Hymn King of Love, O Christ, We Crown You 451

We give thee but Thine own, whate'er the gift may be.

All that we have is Thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from Thee.

Intercessions

Confession & Absolution, page 76

Thanksgiving and Consecration, page 78

Communion Hymns Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round 497

Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love 504

Anthem All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name H. Hamer

Prayers after Communion, Page 85

The Gloria, page 86

The Blessing

Recessional Hymn Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun 383

Please join us in the Lounge after our 10:30 service for refreshments.

REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS Steve Lange, Betty O’Leary, Heather Wilson, Philip, Esther, Catherine, Arene, Chris Sharpe, Betty Bushell, James, Greg Hamilton, Roger Tremblay, Al Dowling, Avery McCordick, Connor, Eric and Braden Moore.

PARISH NEWS

WE BRING YOU THIS INTERRUPTION We will be interrupting our Tuesday morning Bible Study with an Advent Reflection Series by Canon Albert Snelgrove. Same time (10:30 am), same place (Lounge). He will be leading us through Advent and into Christmas by way of words, music and images. November 28: Prepare the Way of the Lord – John the Baptist December 5: My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord – Mary the Mother of our Lord December 12: In the Bleak Mid-winter - The Birth of our Saviour

Everyone is welcome to attend. LADIES ADVENT COFFEE PARTY

The Mission Within Committee will be hosting an Advent Coffee Party for the ladies of the church on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 am. There will be a little something to enjoy with your coffee, a little bit of entertainment and something to take home with you. All are welcome. RSVP would be appreciated so we can be prepared for our guests. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Charlotte Street Entrance or you can phone the church office to let them know you are coming. There are invitations at the Charlotte Street Entrance if you would like to take one and pass it on.

A CHANCE TO HELP THE HOMELESS After church last week there was an information meeting for all who are interested in supporting a “Home” for the Homeless. This is part of a well-thought out Fredericton area incentive to reduce homelessness in our area. The presentation by Penny Erickson was well-received by 35 members of our church – more than a third of our congregation last Sunday. Penny will return in January with an update on the project. Thank you to all who attended.

LOOKING AHEAD November 26 (Sunday) Cecilian Singers Concert 3pm

November 28 (Tuesday) Bible Study 10:30am November 26 (Sunday) Youth evening of fun at St. John The Evangelist

November 27 (Monday) Bishop Bill’s- A Christmas Reset – 12:15pm December 2 (Saturday) Youth Presentation Rehearsal 10am

December 2 (Saturday) Bell Canto Singers 7:30pm December 6 (Wednesday) St. Paul’s Advent Carol Festival 7:30pm December 9 (Saturday) Dress Rehearsal Youth Presentation 10am

December 9 (Saturday) Ladies Advent Coffee Party 10:30am December 16 (Saturday) Christmas Dinner for the Neighbours 4pm

WHITE GIFT UPDATE (1) The WHITE GIFT “tree” is located at the Charlotte Street entrance. If you haven’t

already done so, please take time to check it out and select a tag. A brief reminder on

how to participate:

There is a sign-up sheet on the desk. Write your name and telephone number

next to tag you selected.

Purchase the gift (ask for a gift receipt, in case the item needs to be exchanged)

Wrap the gift in tissue paper OR place it in a gift bag (be sure to include the gift receipt)

AND securely attach the White Gift tag to the package.

You can bring the gift to the Church on any Sunday (or drop it off during the week) but

please ensure your gift is at the Church by December 3rd, White Gift Sunday

(2) OR, if you prefer, you can support White Gift by making a financial donation

designated: “White Gift Outreach”. Place it in the offering plate or drop it in to

the Office during the week. If you include your envelope number, your donation

will be reflected in your year-end- Tax Receipt.

(3) After December 3rd, White Gift Sunday, we will need some help so everything will be

ready for delivery day, Saturday, December 16th. If you are interested, please talk to

Pat Stephens.

BOOK CLUB The next book is called Cecilian Vespers by Anne Emery and the discussion will be held December 13th at the home of Rev. Wandlyn Snelgrove. New members are always welcome. Available in office.

ENVELOPES AND TAX RECEIPTS Tax receipts for your 2017 donations will be prepared and ready in January 2018. If you need have changed your address, want to switch from envelopes to e-offering or you are new to the Parish and need envelopes for the first time please speak to Jessica in the church office by calling 451 0630.

YOUTH GROUP Sunday, November 26 – 6-8 pm The Youth Groups in the Fredericton area have been invited to St. John the Evangelist (not Bishop’s Court as indicated earlier) for the evening. Bring your favourite Board Game with you. We will meet at the church at 5:45 and go over together. Saturday, December 2 – 10:00 am Rehearsal for Christmas Presentation Saturday, December 9 – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Presentation. Lunch included. Friday, December 15 – 5:30 pm There will be a Christmas Progressive Dinner. More details to follow but be sure to save the date and don`t eat a big lunch!

All youth in Middle and High School are welcome.

“Sound the Trumpet!” The Fredericton Cecilian Singers, with Director Dianne Wilkins and Accompanist Alice Boyd, will be presenting their Christmas today, November 26, 2017 at 3:00 pm at

Christ Church (Parish) Church. There will be no charge for this concert but a free will

offering would be very much appreciated.

♫♬♬♫♬♬♫♬♬♫♬♬♫♬♬♫ Christmas Around the World

Please join the Bel Canto Singers of Fredericton as they perform at Christ Church (Parish Church) Saturday,

December 2, 2017 at 7:30 pm under the direction of Dr. Vicki St. Pierre, accompanied by Veronica Jane Kallos with

percussionist Jon Bailey. Tickets $20 Adult ~ $15 Student ~ $40 Family

Please note – Beginning next Sunday December 3rd,

our service in the Chapel will change to 4pm.

CHRISTMAS DINNER

Stayed tuned about how you can help with this venture. Christ Church (Parish Church) will be hosting a turkey dinner for the neighbours with all the trimings and entertainment December 16th at 4pm.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE – CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION Rehearsals for the Christmas Presentation on Sunday, Dec 10 have begun. See Lawra Hanscomb, Donna Grant or Pam Lowthers to see what part you have been assigned and what the rehearsal schedule looks like. Our younger Children will be asked to attend the Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, Dec 9, 11:30 am -1:00 pm. Lunch will be included.

A WORD OF THANKS We received a lovely thank you note from Sadie Hunt with gratitude for her going away purse and all the warm wishes from her church family as she headed off to Newfoundland. We have received word that she is settling in with her sister as she awaits the completion of her new abode. Sadie’s Card is posted on the Bulletin Board.

LAYREADERS This morning we are pleased that the Bishop has renewed the licenses for our 5 Layreaders: Justine Blizzard, Michael Blizzard, Nancy Cook, Isabelle Hockin and Lolita Smith. We thank them for their faithful service in carrying out their duties at our many worship services.

FREDERICTON CHORAL SOCIETY The Choral Society presents a 40th Anniversary Concert - Dixit Dominus by Handel and Requiem by Durufle directed by Heather Fyffe featuring David Drinkell. Performance will be Saturday, December 9th at 7:30pm at the Wilmot United Church and tickets are available from Read’s Newstand and Café and at the door. Adults $20; Students $10; Children under 12 free.

NOVEMBER VESTRY UPDATE --Heating System Review continues; quotes to refurbish the control system are being gathered --Mission Beyond – Food Pantry distributed 39 bags in the month of October. White Gift Project is well under way with excellent response to the White Gift Tags so far. Homes for the Homeless meeting was well attended by the congregation. --Mission Within – Bishop Bill’s Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer was well received. Unplugged at the Parish Church attracted a small group and judging from the laughter during the evening was a great success. Plans for Ladies Advent Coffee Party and Youth Christmas Presentation are well underway. PAC (Parish Action Committee) served lunch for around 270 persons at the Synod in November. Supper Out at the Mandarin Restaurant last Saturday evening followed by dessert at the Snelgroves was a huge success with 39 attending. Plans for the Neighbourhood Christmas Dinner are underway for December 16. --Finance Committee – Our revenue and expenditures appear to be on target as of the end of October. Vestry agreed to cease withdrawing from our investments as of December 1 for the time being. Committee members are reviewing our Investment Management and looking at our options. --Building & Grounds – Leaves were raked by High School students raising money for Grads without Borders. They were given a $100 donation. Any upcoming projects should be presented to the Committee as they will be working on their budget for 2018. -- Hebblewhite Committee - The unspent portion of the Hebblewhite Fund was transferred to the operating funds. The exact amount will not become clear until the end of the year but it will be approximately $8,000. --The owners of the apartment building next to the Charlotte Street Parking Lot gave notice of a proposal to build a 5-unit townhouse complex in their present parking lot. Their next step is to take their proposal to the city. --The Puppet Room has been cleaned out and looks much more inviting now --Synod update – Several motions were passed: amendments to the constitution; synod to urge the government to provide support and services to families going through the Family Division of NB Court of Queens Court; Greater Chapter to support and encourage all Parishes to study the book Surprise the World; The Five Habits of Highly Missional People by Michael Frost. Synod Delegates enjoyed a video presentation and discussion on this book for the balance of the day.

ST. PAUL’S ADVENT CAROL FESTIVAL

On December 9th Christ Church (Parish Church’s) Choir

will be performing at the festival at 7:30

THIS YEAR’S ADVENT/CHRISTMAS LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP

The Reign of Christ Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that

the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and

loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle

Ephesians 1:15-23

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord

Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep

asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your

heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious

inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the

dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and

dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over

everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.

Gospel

Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will

be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the

goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who

are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was

hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick

and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see

you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or

needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for

me.’

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and

his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a

stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did

not look after me.’

“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the

righteous to eternal life.”