Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.
St. John viii:46 During these last two weeks of Lent, which form the season of Passiontide, all crucifixes, pictures, and images in church are covered with purple drapery. The practice is said to refer to the last words of the gospel, ‘Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple’. The practice symbolizes the growing pull of events, as Lent’s links with the Temptation of Christ give way to the story of His death and Resurrection. With the beginning of Passiontide we start to look towards the Cross.
The Christian Calendar Text by: L. W. Cowie and John Selwyn Gummer
Passion Sunday
(The Fifth Sunday in Lent)
March 9, 2008
ST ANNE’S GUILD EASTER BASKET RAFFLE TODAY
Today is the last chance to purchase tickets for the beautiful Easter Basket raffle. After the 10:30 am service, we will know the winners of the six baskets.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES - PLEASE GIVE US ASSISTANCE
A pocket size membership directory is being prepared. The proposed contents of the directory includes your name, address, home phone number and email address. Please see Martha Murray and review your information. We are asking you to verify that all your information is correct or are there any additions or deletions? The directory will be offered for sale in April with the proceeds to benefit the Development Fund Loan.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DELEGATES AT THE SYNOD
The 2008 Synod takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 18-22. The Vestry would like to know if anyone is interested in attending as a delegate or as an observer. The Vestry will assist with the travel and registration expenses. If you are interested, please speak with Father Hines.
FATHER GREER’S CLASS CONTINUES
Father Greer’s class on Anglicanism continues on Sundays 9:00-10:00 am. If you have not attended before, you are still most welcome to join the class.
THE BEAUTIFUL SERVICE OF COMPLINE
Next Wednesday, March 12, the final 2008 Lenten service of Compline will be offered at 6:45 pm. If you have not attended one of these beautiful, comforting services, please try to attend.
MAUNDY THURSDAY HOURLY VIGIL SIGN-UP
Following the Maundy Thursday Liturgy (March 20) parishioners have the opportunity to take their place at the evening Vigil at the Altar of Repose. If you would like to have an hour of meditation at the Alter of Repose, a sign-up sheet is available on the table near the chapel entrance. The evening vigil will commence shortly after the 6:30 pm Maunday Thursday Liturgy and last up to midnight. As people take turns praying at the Altar of Repose, they are reminded of our Lord’s petition to His disciples in the Garden of Gesthemane, “Could you not watch with Me one hour?”
AYG SNOW DAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Please bring boots and warm clothes. Lunch will be served.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER DAY SCHEDULE
March 19 Wednesday in Holy Week, 5:45 pm Evening Prayer, 6:00 pm Mass
March 20 Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 6:30 pm
March 21 Good Friday 12 - 1:00 pm, Stations of the Cross,
Good Friday Meditation and Litany 5:30 pm
March 22 Holy Saturday, Lighting of the Paschal Fire, 6 pm, Mass
(Holy Saturday service will be held at Holy Trinity Mission)
March 23 Easter Day, 8:00 am Mass, 10:30 am Choral Mass with Children’s Flowering of the Cross, Sunday School/Nursery Care 10:30 am
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Tues, March 11 Depression Recovery Class, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Wed., March 12 Mass, 5:45 pm, Compline 6:45 pm
Bible Study, Choir Practice 7:15 to 8:15 pm
Sunday, March 16 Palm Sunday, Mass 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:30 am
AYG Snow Trip
Anglicanism Class, 9-10 am PASSION SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST Organ Prelude “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended,”............................................. Hymn 71 (i)
Introit: Give sentence with me, O God, and defend the cause of my soul against the ungodly people: deliver me, and rid me from the deceitful and wicked man; for thou, O Lord, art my God, and my strong salvation. O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me: and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling.
Collect for Purity Page 67 Summary of the Law Page 69 Kyrie Eleison............................................................................................. 710
Collect for Passion Sunday Page 132 Lenten Collect Page 124 Epistle for Passion Sunday Pages 132-133 Gradual: Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee. It is the Lord that delivereth me from my cruel enemies, and setteth me up above mine adversaries: thou shalt deliver me from the wicked man.
Gospel for Passion Sunday Page 133 Tract: Many a time have they fought against me: from my youth up. May Israel now say: yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up. But they have not prevailed against me: the plowers ploughed upon my back. And made long furrows: but the righteous Lord hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in pieces.
Nicene Creed Page 71 “We sing the praise of him who died,”.................................................. Hymn 340
Sermon given by Fr. Gordon Hines+ Offertory: I will give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart: O do well unto thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word: quicken thou me, according to thy word, O Lord.
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 Communion: This is my Body, which is given for you; this cup is the new Testament in my Blood, saith the Lord: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
THE COMMUNION “O thou who camest from above”......................................................... Hymn 463
General Thanksgiving Page 83 The Peace and Benediction Page 84 “Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle,”.................................................... Hymn 66
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. The PROPER POSTURE for worship is simply expressed. We sit to learn (sermon, etc.) and stand to praise (singing & hearing the Gospel read). To pray, we either kneel or stand, but we do not sit unless we are enfeebled.
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 spiritualfamily 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 201). 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 Provice of Christ the King-a nationwide body of traditional Anglican 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 administering 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 States The Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison 4040 East 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Anglican Province of Christ the King Rector - The Rev. Gordon W. Hines Senior Warden - Howard Winters
Assisting - The Rev. Yates C. Greer, Ph.D Junior Warden - Dave Davis
Music Director - John G. Riley Secretary - Laura Seibert
Altar Guild Directoress - Rae Waite Youth Group Director - Julie Viacava
Sunday School Director - Kim Jones ACW President - Donna Foust
Treasurer - Charlton Wood
Daily Prayer Requests
We humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in : TROUBLE - for our nation: NEED -
Keeping a Holy Lent , for our armed forces & their families , for Holy Trinity Mission in Henderson for vocations to the Sacred Ministry, for vocations to St. George’s Altar Guild
, those who mourn the loss of loved ones THY SERVANTS DEPARTED - THANKSGIVINGS AND BLESSINGS - answered prayers , healing, for the Incarnation & redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ.
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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