St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish

9:00 am Saint George's Church, East River

10:30 am St. Stephen’s Church, Chester

Harvest Thanksgiving

11 October 2020

 Thank you!                                                                                                          

 We would like to recognize Joyce Hiltz and Mickey Lantz, and give thanks for their many years of service as Sextons of St. Stephen’s Church.

HOLY EUCHARIST

(Book of Alternative Services)

Collect:   Creator of the fruitful earth, you made us stewards of all things. Give us grateful hearts for all your goodness, and steadfast wills to use your bounty well, that the whole human family, today and in generations to come, may with us give thanks for the riches of your creation. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

First Reading:                 Deuteronomy 8:7-18

 

Psalm:                     65

Refrain:  “You crown the year with your goodness, O Lord.”

 

You are to be praised, O God, in Zion; to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem. To you that hear prayer shall all flesh come, because of their transgressions. R                                                                                       

Our sins are stronger than we are, but you will blot them out. Happy are they whom you choose and draw to your courts to dwell there! they will be satisfied by the beauty of your house, by the holiness of your temple. R                                                                               

 Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, O Hope of all the ends of the earth and of the seas that are far away. You make fast the mountains by your power; they are girded about with might. R                                                                                                  

You still the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the clamour of the peoples. Those who dwell at the ends of the earth will tremble at your marvellous signs; you make the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy. R                                                                                                                 

You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; the river of God is full of water. You prepare the grain, for so you provide for the earth. R                                                          

You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase. You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty. R                       May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, and the hills be clothed with joy. May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain; let them shout for joy and sing. R 

Second Reading:                       2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Gospel:                                   Luke 17:11-19

Nicene Creed:                         p. 188 

Prayers of the People:           p. 128                                                                         

Prayer over the Gifts:  Source of all life, the heaven and earth are yours, yet you have given us dominion over all things. Receive the symbols of our labour and love which we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.                                                          

Eucharistic Prayer:                                    # 4 (p.210)

Breaking of Bread:                             # 3 (p. 212)                  

 

Prayer after Communion: God of our hope, in this eucharist we find the source of all your blessings. Nourished in these holy mysteries may we, with our lives, give you continual thanks and praise. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

 

Doxology:                                                        (p. 214)

The Blessing:

Announcements:

Dismissal:

Announcements

 

Advanced Care Planning and Personal Directives Workshops

A free workshop offered by the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), is available, and will be running for the coming months.  Learn about how to write your personal directive for healthcare. They will be offered every month until March, and are free!  For anyone thinking about their health, wellness and getting their personal affairs in order, this is a wonderful tool.

Advance Care Planning and Personal Directives – INSPIRED Program, NSHA

Explore what advance care planning is and what to include when creating a personal directive. To register, please call Andrew Comstock at (902) 483-8943

• Tuesday, October 20th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (online via Zoom for Healthcare)
• Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (online via Zoom for Healthcare)
• Tuesday, December 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (online via Zoom for Healthcare)

 

Flu Shots: Just a reminder as we approach flu season to plan on getting your flu shot as a way of advancing the public health of our families, friends, and community.

 

 Rector's Discretionary Fund: Did you know that our parish operates a Rector's  Discretionary Fund, to assist both parishioners and members of the broader Chester Municipality community who are in need? You may contribute directly to this fund. Simply add the memo of "Rector's Discretionary Fund" to your cheque, or include a note with your cash donation!