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Tenth Sunday After Trinity Who were the Virgin Mary’s parents? Does the Church know much about them? St. Anne and St. Joachim An ancient tradition, already known in the 2nd century, gives these names to the parents of the Virgin Mary. The cult of St Anne became popular in the 6th century in the East, and in the 10th century in the West, where she is the patron saint of Brittany; Joachim was added a long time later – too often the fate of fathers. Although the information about Mary’s parents is found in an early apocryphal writing that gives many miraculous and highly-coloured stories about the early life of the Virgin Mary, there is no reason to suppose that such a straightforward fact as her parents’ names should be wrong, since there is nothing to be gained from falsifying it. It does not occur in the Gospels simply because the most reliable evangelists (the only ones whom we have allowed into the Bible) felt they had more important things to talk about. But what, after all, could be more important than the parents who brought up the Virgin Mary to be the woman she was? At the moment of consenting to the Incarnation she took the most important decision ever taken by any human being, and the fact that she took it is, to a great extent, the work of her parents. The Holy Spirit gave her the strength to take the decision; but her parents’ training gave her the wisdom to choose. Those of us who have children must seek to bring them up to the best of ability, to meet challenges that, like Anna and Joachim, we have no way of even imagining. (The above article comes from universalis.com) ALTAR FLOWERSThe 2007 flower chart is available for sign up. During the Summer months, there are many Sundays when no flowers have been requested. The chart can be found on the bulletin board in the back hall along with information about ordering flowers. SUMMER TRAVELERSIf you would like to have prayers said for you during your travels this summer, please fill out a prayer request slip with the dates of your travel and you will be remembered and prayed for during that time. $100 A-MONTH-CLUB PROGRAMThe $100 A-Month-Club donation program provides funds to support our national seminary, St. Joseph of Arimethea. A large donation box and information flyers are located on the table at the back of the church. If you wish to make a donation by check, note “Seminary” on the check and your donation will be recorded on your annual statement. Thank you for recognizing the importance in supporting our national seminary.
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY HOLY EUCHARISTOrgan Prelude“Lift up your heads,”............................................................................ Hymn 484 Introit: When I called upon the Lord, he regarded my petition; yea, from the battle that was against me: and he hath brought them down, even he that is of old, and endureth for ever; O cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and hide not thyself from my petition: take heed unto me, and hear me. Glory be...and to the Holy Ghost. As it was...and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
Gradual: Keep me, O Lord, as the apple of an eye: hide me under the shadow of thy wings. Let my sentence come forth from thy presence: and let thine eyes look upon the thing that is equal. Gospel for the 10th Sunday after Trinity Page 204 Alleluia. Alleluia. Thou, O God, art praised in Syon: and unto thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem. Alleluia. Nicene Creed Page 71 “City not made with hands,” ................................................................ Hymn 491 Sermon given by Fr. Gordon Hines+ Prayer Intentions Prayer for the Whole Church Page 74 Confessions & Absolution Page 75 Sursum Corda Page 76 Sanctus & Benedictus ............................................................................ 797 The Consecration Page 80 The Lord’s Prayer .................................................................................. 722 Agnus Dei ............................................................................................... 712 Prayer of Humble Access Page 82 THE COMMUNION“Humbly I adore thee,”.............................................................................. Hymn 204 General Thanksgiving Page 83 The Peace and Benediction Page 84 “Judge eternal, throned in splendor,” ....................................................... Hymn 518 We employ the rich Ceremonial of the historic Church in our worship. While it may seem a bit strange or unnatural to you at first, be patient. The liturgical heritage of the Church WILL speak to you in time, as it has to Christians through the centuries. Welcome to Saint George’s!If you are a visitor with us just for today we bid you God speed on your journey. If you are seeking a church home we welcome you into our spiritual family so that you might make good on your Christian duty to “follow Christ, worship God every Sunday in His Church, to work and pray and give for the spread of His kingdom” (BCP, page 291). In either case, be sure to sign the guest book and introduce yourself to us upon the conclusion of the service. We are part of the Anglican Province of Christ the King–a nationwide body of traditional Episcopal Churches which stands for historic Christianity in the Anglican tradition. OUR BELIEFS are based on the teaching of the Bible and the ancient creeds of the Church. We use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer as the basis for our worship. OUR MISSION is to worship God, serve Jesus Christ, and to bring mankind to Jesus and His Church by : (1) proclaiming biblical truth through Catholic order as it is embodied in the historic Book of Common Prayer; (2) preaching God’s Word and administrating His Holy Sacraments; (3) showing the love of Christ by reaching out to others through works of charity; and (4) upholding Christian family values and teaching the Christian faith and New Testament morality to our children. OUR GOALS are: to grow in understanding of and participation in the corporate worship services of the Church, to read Holy Scripture daily and to love God and our neighbor more fully. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN are especially welcomed, as our Church School stands ready to equip you and your children for living the Christian life. Sunday school instruction and nursery are provided during the 10:30 am Sunday service. Church Address: 7676 West Gilmore, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Phone: 702-395-4576 Fax: 702-395-4572 E-mail Address: frhines@stgeorgeanglican.org Website: www.stgeorgeanglican.org Diocese of the Southwestern StatesThe Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison Rector -The Rev. Gordon W. Hines Senior Warden -Howard Winters Assisting -The Rev. Yates C. Greer, Ph.D. Junior Warden -Tom Covert Music Director -John G. Riley Secretary -Howard Winters Altar Guild Directoress -Rae Waite Youth Group Director -Julie Viacava Sunday School Director -Kim Jones ACW President -Sharon Zurfluh Treasurer -Charlton Wood Daily Prayer RequestsWe humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who, in this transitory life, are in: TROUBLE - NEED - SICKNESS - THY SERVANTS DEPARTED - THANKSGIVINGS AND BLESSINGS - Please pray for these people close to us serving in the Armed Forces. Pray that God may keep them safe in all their doings. Pray that they all may come home safely. Pray that in any conflict we are as a nation might be involved, our position is just in the eyes of Almighty God
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