CeleBrate
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
June 16th, 2019
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Good morning to everyone and welcome to St. Joseph’s Church.
What a privilege it is to be able to come and worship our Lord in such freedom and comfort. May God speak to you in a special way todayand may He keep you in peace in all your circumstances during the coming week.
Please stay behind after the Service for a time of fellowship.
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This Week
Monday June 17 10:30 a.m……..Women of Faith
Tuesday June 18 11:00 a.m………Corporation Meeting
Wednesday June 19 9:30 a.m……..Men’s Bible Study
Friday June 21 10:30 a.m……..S.H.E. Ladies
Next Sunday June 23 10:30 a.m……..Holy Communion and Sunday School
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Bible Readings
June 16
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15
June 23
1 Kings 19:1-15a
Psalm 22:19-28
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
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Please take note that there will be no Sunday School classes during the month of July as the teachers will take a summer break. It will be nice to have the children in Church during that time.
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Day Camps
This year Day Camps will be held from July 15-19 for children aged 4-12. The cost is $25 per child or $35 per family before June 30 after which it will be $35 per child or $45 per family. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or a family, please speak to Rev. Belle. This year’s theme is: ‘Luke Street’
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Father, we praise You: through Your Word and Holy Spirit You create all things. You reveal Your salvation in all the world by sending to us Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Through Your Holy Spirit You give us a share in Your life and love. Fill us with the vision of Your glory that
we may always serve and praise You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) –
the Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, Metropolitan & Primate of all Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja.
Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the Diocese of Central Newfoundland – Bishop John Watton.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for the University Chaplaincies:
McGill University – Rev. Jean-Daniel Williams
Concordia University – Rev. Ellie Hummel
Bishop’s University – Rev. Jesse Dymond
We also pray for the Prison Chaplaincy: The Reverend Canons Peter Huish and Tim Smart
Prayer for our Church Family
Lord, we thank You for our church and its people. We ask You to open our hearts that we may be welcoming, open our minds that we may receive new truth and understand Your will, open our doors that as we have come into worship so we may go out with You to the serve our world, and open our lives that through discipline and prayer we may experience Your power in daily living. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Today’s 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: Susan & Christopher
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God will allow you to be in uncomfortable situations where all you can do is rely on Him. Don’t be anxious. He’s about to show you He is faithful.“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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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
Interim 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.