Celebrate
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
December 8th, 2019
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The 2nd Sunday in Advent
A hearty welcome to everyone with us today. We are now well into the Christmas season. The days will go quickly and many of us will find too few hours in the day to get everything ready. It is so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind around us. That is why it is so important to pause and remember that Jesus Christ is the centre of this celebration. The world won’t end because we are late getting cards out or buying and wrapping gifts is falling behind. Let’s remember that if we haven’t prepared all we need…there’s always Costco!
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This Week
Wednesday Dec. 11 9:30 a.m……..Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday Dec. 11 7:00 p.m………Council Meeting
Next Sunday Dec. 15 10:30 a.m……..Holy Communion & Sunday School Christmas Party
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Bible Readings
December 8
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
December 15
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:5-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
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The Story of Christmas
We probably know the story of Christmas very, very well indeed.
We know that angels spoke directly to Mary and Joseph about the birth of Jesus. We know that Mary was a virgin. We know that Jesus was born to save us from our sin. We know that He was placed in a manger and visited by shepherds. As Christians, we may feel we know all this word for word. The story is the centre of our Christmas celebrations and festivity after all.
Yet, have we lost some of the awe and humbling wonder that the birth of Christ demands of us? Has this story become so familiar that it is reduced into being mundane and ordinary? The birth of Christ was never meant to put us in the ‘holiday mood’; the reality of this event should shake us to our core and leave us praising God in reverent fear. Because whether or not we’re surrounded by family and fun this Christmas, the Christmas story tells us we can each be truly family with God. From Journey into Christmas with Our Daily Bread
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Almighty God, Who sent Your servant John the Baptist to prepare Your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of Your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to You, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before His glory; Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Prayer for our Church family
Fill our hearts, Lord, with rejoicing at the gift of Your love and forgiveness found in Your Son Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Team
For those who wish to pray with someone, a prayer team is available after the Service in the left-hand corner of the Sanctuary. The Prayer Team scheduled for today is: Don and Christopher
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Can You Put a Pair of Socks in Our Mailbox?
St. Joseph’s Church
725 Provencher Blvd.
Brossard, QC J4W 1S5
We are collecting NEW adult socks to give to the homeless as the cold winter months approach.
People donate coats and other clothes but often forget about the feet.
Can you help?
Can you put a pair of socks in our mailbox?
Thank you for your kindness 😊
For more information please contact us: 450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
To those celebrating this week, God’s blessings be with you
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Rector – Reverend Christopher Belle – 450-672-4549 / stjofn@gmail.com / padrebelle@gmail.com
Rector’s Warden – Diane Allen – 450-466-5112 / deedee-one@sympatico.ca
People’s Warden – Patricia Wood – 450-465-4733 / pwrightwood@gmail.com
Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and truth in our community
inviting all people to receive God’s promise of salvation through
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Thank you
To everyone who brought gifts today. You have added smiles to Christmas Day.
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The Story of Christmas
We probably know the story of Christmas very, very well indeed.
We know that angels spoke directly to Mary and Joseph about the birth of Jesus. We know that Mary was a virgin. We know that Jesus was born to save us from our sin. We know that He was placed in a manger and visited by shepherds. As Christians, we may feel we know all this word for word. The story is the centre of our Christmas celebrations and festivity after all.
Yet, have we lost some of the awe and humbling wonder that the birth of Christ demands of us? Has this story become so familiar that it is reduced into being mundane and ordinary? The birth of Christ was never meant to put us in the ‘holiday mood’; the reality of this event should shake us to our core and leave us praising God in reverent fear. Because whether or not we’re surrounded by family and fun this Christmas, the Christmas story tells us we can each be truly family with God. From Journey into Christmas with Our Daily Bread
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Almighty God, Who sent Your servant John the Baptist to prepare Your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of Your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to You, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before His glory; Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Prayer for our Church family
Fill our hearts, Lord, with rejoicing at the gift of Your love and forgiveness found in Your Son Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Team
For those who wish to pray with someone, a prayer team is available after the Service in the left-hand corner of the Sanctuary. The Prayer Team scheduled for today is: Don and Christopher
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Can You Put a Pair of Socks in Our Mailbox?
St. Joseph’s Church
725 Provencher Blvd.
Brossard, QC J4W 1S5
We are collecting NEW adult socks to give to the homeless as the cold winter months approach.
People donate coats and other clothes but often forget about the feet.
Can you help?
Can you put a pair of socks in our mailbox?
Thank you for your kindness 😊
For more information please contact us: 450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
To those celebrating this week, God’s blessings be with you
********
Rector – Reverend Christopher Belle – 450-672-4549 / stjofn@gmail.com / padrebelle@gmail.com
Rector’s Warden – Diane Allen – 450-466-5112 / deedee-one@sympatico.ca
People’s Warden – Patricia Wood – 450-465-4733 / pwrightwood@gmail.com
Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and truth in our community
inviting all people to receive God’s promise of salvation through
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
********
Thank you
To everyone who brought gifts today. You have added smiles to Christmas Day.
********
The Story of Christmas
We probably know the story of Christmas very, very well indeed.
We know that angels spoke directly to Mary and Joseph about the birth of Jesus. We know that Mary was a virgin. We know that Jesus was born to save us from our sin. We know that He was placed in a manger and visited by shepherds. As Christians, we may feel we know all this word for word. The story is the centre of our Christmas celebrations and festivity after all.
Yet, have we lost some of the awe and humbling wonder that the birth of Christ demands of us? Has this story become so familiar that it is reduced into being mundane and ordinary? The birth of Christ was never meant to put us in the ‘holiday mood’; the reality of this event should shake us to our core and leave us praising God in reverent fear. Because whether or not we’re surrounded by family and fun this Christmas, the Christmas story tells us we can each be truly family with God. From Journey into Christmas with Our Daily Bread
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Almighty God, Who sent Your servant John the Baptist to prepare Your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of Your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to You, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before His glory; Who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for Military Chaplains on leave from Montreal – Captain, the Reverend Alain Brosseau, Captain, the Reverend Robin Major and Captain, the Reverend Bradley Hicks.
Prayer for our Church family
Fill our hearts, Lord, with rejoicing at the gift of Your love and forgiveness found in Your Son Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Team
For those who wish to pray with someone, a prayer team is available after the Service in the left-hand corner of the Sanctuary. The Prayer Team scheduled for today is: Don and Christopher
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Can You Put a Pair of Socks in Our Mailbox?
St. Joseph’s Church
725 Provencher Blvd.
Brossard, QC J4W 1S5
We are collecting NEW adult socks to give to the homeless as the cold winter months approach.
People donate coats and other clothes but often forget about the feet.
Can you help?
Can you put a pair of socks in our mailbox?
Thank you for your kindness 😊
For more information please contact us: 450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
********
Birthdays and Anniversaries
To those celebrating this week, God’s blessings be with you
********
Rector – Reverend Christopher Belle – 450-672-4549 / stjofn@gmail.com / padrebelle@gmail.com
Rector’s Warden – Diane Allen – 450-466-5112 / deedee-one@sympatico.ca
People’s Warden – Patricia Wood – 450-465-4733 / pwrightwood@gmail.com
Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and truth in our community
inviting all people to receive God’s promise of salvation through
Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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