Celebrate
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
March 8th, 2020
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Second Sunday in Lent
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for all You have given me and thank You for the sacrifice You made for me on the Cross. I am truly sorry for my sins.This Lent help me spend more time with You in prayer, give up a few things to show You how much I love You, and offer what I have to those in need even if it is difficult. Amen.
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Bible Readings
march 8
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5; 13-17
John 3:1-17
March 15
Exodus 17:1-17
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
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This Week
Monday March 9 7:00 p.m. Bible Study “Whose God Is He Anyway”
Wednesday March 11 9:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
Friday March 13 10:30 a.m. S.H.E. Ladies
Next Sunday March 15 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion
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Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1b
What I need most from God is the realization of His presence with me. And, what God needs most from me is my desire to live in close relationship with Him.
Scott Walker (Daily Guideposts 2020)
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You and I can always hold on to hope because we worship a good and faithful Father in heaven. God is always faithful to us, but what about our faithfulness to Him? True faith means walking on God’s path at all times and not straying or being lured off by fleeting temptations and distractions.
We may not always feel that Jesus loves us or that God is good – especially when we hit hard times or major challenges – but we have to remain faithful, knowing that God is good and He has our best interests at heart even when we don’t understand what they might be. Life’s ups and downs are tests of our faith. We can’t abandon God when things turn bad or forget to pray to Him when things are going well, not if we expect God to be faithful to us at all time.
If a man born without arms or legs can be the hands and feet of Jesus, so can you. Nick Vujicic (Be the Hands and Feet – Living Out God’s Love for All His Children)
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Almighty God, Whose Son was revealed in majesty before He suffered death upon the cross, give us faith to perceive His glory, that being strengthened by His grace we may be changed into His likeness, from glory to glory, 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 Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo – the Most Reverend Zacharie Masimango Katanda, Archbishop of the Congo and Bishop of Kindu.
Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador – Bishop Geoffrey Peddle.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for Christ Church, Beaurepaire and St. Mary’s, Kirkland.
Prayer for Our Church Family
Heavenly Father, help us to be mindful of those around us who are hurting and need help. As a church, help us recognize the needs in our community and give us the will to help with whatever gifts You have given us. In Jesus’ precious 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. – Dulcy & Christopher
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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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