Third Sunday in Lent
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
March 24th, 2019
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This Week
Monday Mar. 25 1:30 p.m……….Women of Faith
Tuesday Mar. 26 11:00 a.m……….Corporation Meeting
Wednesday Mar. 27 9:30 a.m……….Men’s Bible Study
Thursday Mar. 28 1:30 p.m………..Lenten Bible Study
Friday Mar. 29 10:30 a.m……….S.H.E. Ladies
Next Sunday Mar. 31 10:30 a.m……….Holy Communion / Sunday School
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Bible Readings
March 24
Isaiah 55:1–9
Psalm 63:1–8
1 Corinthians 10:1–13
Luke 13:1–9
March 31
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
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If you are thirsty, come!
If you want life-giving water,
Come and take it.
It’s free! (Rev. 22:17 CEV)
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Precious as it is to proclaim, “Christ died for the world,” even sweeter it is to whisper, “Christ died for ME.” Max Lucado from GRACE
Your death? Defeated. Your sins? Forgiven. Your fears? He will give you courage. Your questions? He will guide you. Jesus lifts burdens; he doesn’t add to them . . . It’s never too late to come to Christ for help. Your stack of sins is never too high. Your list of failures is never too long. That knock at the door of your heart? That’s Jesus . . . All you have to do is open the door. Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Father of mercy, alone we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves. When we are discouraged by our weakness, strengthen us to follow Christ, our pattern and our hope; Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer for the Worldwide Anglican Church
We pray for the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui – the Most Reverend Paul Kwong – Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Bishop of Hong Kong Island
Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the Diocese of Western Newfoundland – Bishop John Organ.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Hemmingford; Trinity Anglican Church, Havelock; and St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Edwardstown – the Reverend Nick Brotherwood.
Prayer for our Church family
Heavenly Father, so many times we try to do things our own way instead of coming to you in prayer for your guidance. Help us to read and understand your word and grow into the people you created us to be. Give us discernment as a parish so that we may go where you lead us. In Jesus’ name we pray. 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 for today is: Susan and Christopher
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If you’re enduring a season of brokenness, pray this prayer: Lord, please heal the broken places in my heart. Some things I have never spoken, but You know what they are. Help me release the pain so I can be a better witness for You. Carol Mackey
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A little humour
Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet him.
What is missing from CH _ _ CH? . . . . . U R!
The fact that there’s a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.
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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.
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