CeleBrate
The Weekly Bulletin of
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church
725 Provencher Blvd. Brossard, QC J4W 1Y5
450-671-6481 / stjofn@gmail.com
Sept 29th, 2019
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Welcome
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
If there is anyone visiting, we extend a warm welcome to you.
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This Week
Monday Sept. 30 7:00 p.m…….Bible Study
Wednesday Oct. 2 9:30 a.m…….Men’s Bible Study
Friday Oct. 4 10:30 a.m…….S.H.E. Ladies
Next Sunday Oct. 6 10:30 a.m…….Holy Communion
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Bible Readings
Sept 29
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Oct 6th
Lamentations 1:1-6
Psalm 37:1-9
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-20
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Today’s Thought
Faithful ones, service and compassion are very important signs of being a follower of Christ. While there are certainly any number of caring, compassionate non-Christians, service is not merely an option for us. It is a requirement. We cannot ignore those who are in need.
In today’s Gospel, we see that one who concerns himself solely with the pleasures of this life, neglecting the call to serve, risks missing out on God’s promise of eternal life for those who believe. Service to others, providing for the less fortunate, these are required of God’s children. We are our brother’s/sister’s keeper. Serve the Lord with gladness!
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Inspirational Quote
“God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.” – Max Lucado
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Prayers and Intercessions
Prayer for Today
Grant, O merciful God, that Your Church, being gathered by Your Holy Spirit into one, may show forth Your power among all peoples, to the glory of Your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 Episcopal Church – the Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop.
Provincial Prayer Care
We pray for the National Indigenous Bishop and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples – Bishop Mark McDonald.
Diocesan Prayer Care
We pray for the parishes of St. George, Granby, St Thomas, Rougemont and St. Paul’s, Abbotsford – the Reverend Richard Gauthier.
Prayer for our Church Family
Heavenly Father, help us with all of our daily struggles. We especially need help being patient. We know that Your will must be done in all things. Remind us daily of the reward that awaits those who remain steadfast and wholly devoted to You. Help us to hear and live according to Your precious Word. In Jesus’ name. 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: Susan & Christopher
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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.
St. Joseph of Nazareth Anglican Church 