Worship at St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff

PENTECOST - May 19, 2013

8:30 am - Sung Eucharist
10:30 am - Sung Eucharist
- Scripture Readings (NRSV):
10:30 am - Sunday School - see here »
Refreshments following the 10:30 service
All are welcome at St. Nicholas!

Leaflet most recent (19 May) - here »
Next Sunday: Sunday May 26, Trinity Sunday
- 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
- 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist followed by The Kitchen Shower
- Scripture Readings:
  - Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 - read online here »
  - Psalm 8 - read online here »
  - Romans 5: 1-5 - read online here »
  - John 16: 12-15 - read online here »
- 12:20 p.m Intercessors Meeting

Why has the response to the readings changed? Through the season of Pentecost, the Reader’s proclamation “The Word of the Lord” has been changed to “Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.” The phrase “Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches” comes from the Book of Revelation 3:13. It serves as a reminder and witness to the power of the Spirit at work in our life calling us to new awareness of God’s word, activity and salvation.
Rev. Janet is available for conversations about life or faith, and to respond to pastoral situations and pastoral emergencies. Please don’t hesitate to contact her via email at jrh@stnicholasbirchcliff.com or by calling the church office 416-691-0449 ext. 223 or in the case of an emergency at 416-648-1418.

Each week the flowers on both Altars can be given in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a significant life event. (Anniversary, Birthday, Baptism etc.) If you would like to do this, please write your name and phone number on the calendar at the back of the church. As the week approaches Iris Hogan will give you a call to see if you have any colour requests, and also to get the wording for the bulletin. Payment of $60.00 can be put in an envelope, clearly marked “For Altar Flowers” and placed on the collection plate. It’s OK for more than one person/family to sign up for the same week.

In the letter to the Romans, Paul encourages us as a community to practice hospitality. If you would like to participate in the ministry of hospitality by helping with Coffee hour after the 10 a.m. service… There is a new Coffee Hour list posted on the Manderley Bulletin Board. Please consider taking a turn to prepare coffee, tea, and goodies. It doesn’t have to be a big spread, a loaf or two or some cookies, or cheese and crackers, would be just fine. If several people went together it makes it much easier, - and fun. All you have to do is bring milk and cream, and whatever food you want to provide. The sugar, coffee and tea are here. Then take what you spent on the items you brought out of the proceeds from the basket on the table.

Regularly, on the second Sunday of the month for those who wish it, there is an opportunity to pray specifically for healing. Since Biblical times, this prayer has been accompanied by the anointing with oil. At 8:30, please bring a book with you to the Communion Rail to indicate that you would like to be anointed. At 10:30, please proceed to the chapel after you have received communion.

St Nick's Welcome page here »
Who was the real St Nicholas? here »

The 10:00am Wednesday Eucharist is celebrated every week all year.

St Nicholas celebrates communion at Chester Village every month as one of a number of denominations collaborating to offer services, one-on-one pastoral visits, Bible Study and spiritual programs for the residents.

The neighbourhood long-term care facility needs volunteers. Can you spare 2-3 hours per week? There are many different tasks. Please call Andrea Macina, Volunteer Co-ordinator at 416-466-2173 x229.

A few St Nick's parishioners are currently volunteers at Chester Village, and find it a most enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Talk to Betsy Jones, Barb Betts or Jane Roberts.

Chester Village website » 3555 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1L 1E3

Do you enjoy singing?

Have you ever considered joining our Choir? All sections are currently in need of new members. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30 pm and we would love to welcome you! Being able to read music is not necessary, but having the ability to sing in tune is a good idea! For more information, please speak to Carmine Lappano.

Can't carry a tune in a basket?

...then consider joining the team of Sidespeople. If you're looking for a way to contribute to our worship, but are not sure what's right for you, what about becoming a Sidesperson? You'd be part of a dedicated team of people who greet people with an order of service and a smile as they come into the church. We also collect and count the offering, oversee the movement of people on the way to Communion, and we’re there to catch you if you trip on the steps! Be part of this important ministry in the life of our parish. Speak to Sonia Halloran or any Sidesperson on duty on any Sunday… We also flip pancakes!

Bringing forth the Elements (the bread and wine for Communion)

As you may know, every Sunday two people are invited to take the elements up to the altar at the Offertory. If this is something you feel you would like to do, perhaps, but not necessarily, to mark a special day or anniversary, please speak to one of the Sidespeople on duty on any Sunday. They will take note of your name and the date on which you would like to take on this important role.