Address
435 1st Street North
Box 550
Stonewall, MB
R0C 2Z0
Phone (204) 467-8466
Email: cotaminister@gmail.com
Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
Luke 21.28
Holy Eucharist
First Sunday of Advent
Priest: Rev James Gomez
Lay Readers: Doug Livingston
Readings
Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalms 80:1-7, 16-18
1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37
Hymns
Opening: #89-O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (CP)
Gradual: #99-Break, Day of God, O Break (CP)
Offertory: #615-Just As I Am (CP)
Closing: #379-Rejoice, the Lord is King – #379 (CP)
Special Music by Dawn Bourque and Bev Robinson
Collect
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer Week
November 26th 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most. Rev. Justin Welby.
Ang. Communion The Church of North India (United)
Anglican Church of Canada The people of the Anglican Church of Canada
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada The people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Council of the North Diocese of Athabasca
Rupert’s Land The People of the Parishes of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land
Central Buganda The Parish of Kifampa
Please join us following the 10:15 service for fellowship and refreshments in the Parochial Hall.
Notices
Office hours: The secretary will be in the office Thursdays from 11 am till 4:15 pm and Fridays from 9 am till 10 am.
If you need anything on the days the secretary is not in, you can e-mail or leave a message on the answering machine.
Rev. James Gomez office hours are:, Church office (Parochial Hall) on Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. He will also be present on Thursdays from 9 am to 3 pm. You can reach him on his cell at +1.204.404.9875.
Zoom and the radio (90.7 FM) broadcast will be offered during the service.
If anyone would like to donate to the Christmas Poinsettias in memory of loved ones, please contact Pat Hannah at 204-467-7767 or any alter guild member.
Advent Pot Luck Lunch will be held December 3rd 2023 after church. Bring a pot and stay for fellowship.
Love to sing? Come be part of a choir for Lessons and Carols Sunday on December 10. There will be one practice only and it will be on December 3 following the Pot Luck Lunch. Please contact Bev Robinson by phone at 204-404-4431 or by email johnbevrobinson@yahoo.ca for more details.
Parents of children who are interested in singing a Christmas Song for the Christmas Eve Service please contact Bev Robinson by phone at 204- 404-4431 or by email johnbevrobinson@yahoo.ca. There will be a practice on Sunday, December 17 following the worship service.
Lion’s Manor Service will be held December 14th 2023 at 2 pm in the Common room at entrance #1 at the corner of Center Ave. and Lion’s Way. All are welcome.
Next MESSY CHURCH will be Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00. The theme will be Christmas. Volunteers please arrive
at 5:00 unless you’ve been told otherwise. Please bring a non-perishable food item. MESSY CHURCH is for ALL ages and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there!
Church Calendars—The supplier for the calendars are having a supply issue and will let us know when they will be available to order.
Next Week: December 10th 2023
Morning Prayer
Lessons and Carols
Lay Reader: Doug and Joneen Livingston, John and Bev Robinson
December 10, 2023 – Lessons and Carols
December 17, 2023 – Holy Eucharist
December 24, 2023 – Christmas Eve Family Service 6:30
December 31, 2023 – Morning Prayer
Winter, a lingering season,
is a time to gather
golden moments, embark
upon a sentimental
journey, and enjoy every
idle hour.
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