St.

1THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH,

PHONE: 780-467-5730, EMAIL: sttomsherwoodpark@gmail.com, WEBSITE: sttomsherwoodpark.com A Mission Church of Jesus Christ Seek, Shape, Serve March 17, 2013

Lenten Worship
Fifth Sunday in Lent: Isaiah 43: 16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3: 4b-14; John 12: 1-8. 8 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London; Lay Administrant : Elizabeth Jolly 9 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London; Hospitality Team: Team 3; 1st Reader: Trish Downing; 2nd Reader: Betty Hopfner; Lay Reader: Tom Aylard; Lay Administrants: Betty Hopfner & Trish Downing. 11 am Eucharist: Preacher/Preside: The Rev. Stephen London; Ushers: Gene & Florence Miskiw; 1st Reader: Rev. Bruce Aylard; 2nd Reader: Marjorie Merz; Lay Reader: Jim Tyerman; Lay Administrants: Dorothy Foster & Roy Parker. Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms: Luke 19: 28-40; Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29. Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Psalm 31: 9-16; Philippians 2: 5-11; Luke 22: 14-23: 56 ( or Luke 23: 1-49)

Prayer
World Wide: we PRAY for the church in Mississippi - (IV, Today, we remember in our prayers: Tammy Jo, Bonnie, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Duncan Gray. Robert, Michael & Tammy, Margaret, Nancy, Jenn, Michaela, David, Nancy, Sydney, Hillary, Jean, Tim, Here at Home: Book Club, Extended Care Worship Sarah, Dale, Toni, Ed & Mae, Helen & Dave, Vera, Vic & Ministry, Prayer Ministry Team, Tapestry. Susan, Jill, Kate and all those known to the Lord alone. Specifically at Home: We pray for Betty & Dave Lucas, Jack Lukey, and Marjorie Merz. Flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God. You are invited to contribute to the flowers in the sanctuary by filling out the form in the foyer. Please place your $45.00 cheque clearly marked Flowers into the offertory plate.

Announcements:
Office Hours: .Tues.: 8:30 2:30; Wed. 8:30 2:30; Fri.: 8:30 4:30.
Companions on the Way: One of the outreach efforts of the Strathcona County Ecumenical Mission is a group called Companions on the Way. The purpose of this group is to provide a day of community and entertainment for many seniors in the area living in long term care facilities. It is an annual event and the people who go to it enjoy the outing and the time very much. At St. Thomas we have been involved for several years with helping the other churches involved to plan and put on the day. This year the day is Tuesday, May 7. We are hoping to find one or two other people from St. Thomas to be on the planning committee who would join Pearl Newman. It is a fairly simple and straightforward commitment. There are a few meetings before hand as well as the day itself. In the future if you wanted to stay on, the planning takes place in the first part of the year. Please consider being a part of this community outreach ministry. If you are interested or have questions please contact Steve in the office. Women's Potpourri event for March Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - All women are invited to join us in a "Tour of the Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter". We will depart St. Thomas parking lot at 6:00pm and carpool - returning to Sherwood Park for coffee and fellowship at Cafe Haven. The sign-up list is on the Event Board in the Foyer. The Youth Emergency Shelter is the charity Potpourri has chosen to support at the 2013 Christmas Charity Dinner - please consider joining us to learn more about their service and support to the youth in Edmonton and area. The sign-up sheet for the Holy Vigil is in the foyer. You are invited to sign up for a prayer time.

YOUTH GROUP Winter Schedule. Grade 5 & up! Join us at the church and have some fun! Bring a friend or 2 with you! All are Welcome! YOUTH. Each week a new adventure! 5:30-6:30. BIBLE STUDY and light supper 6:30-8:30. YOUTH All youth are welcome to come to both or just one. March 20: GIANT Art Project continued. Bring magazines March 27: No Youth Spring Break April 3: Rev. Steve leads youth group! Be prepared for a wild and crazy night! April 10: Bowling @ Sherwood Bowl. Meet there at 6:30. Amount TBA. Contact: Kim (780) 850-3190 Devon (780) 686-3384

Anglican Cathedral, 10035-103 Street, Edmonton. Admission is free. Email Maryann_Provencal@worldvision.ca with questions.

HOLY WEEK SERVICE TIMES: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2013 7 pm Prayer vigil begins following service Good Friday, March 29, 2013 10 am Music and Drama 1 pm Celebration of our Lords Passion Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 Services at 8 am, 9 am, and 11 am

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Daytrippers invites everyone to Sunday Pranzo (multi course, served brunch) $20.00 at Santa Maria Goretti Church Facility. Sunday, April 21, 2013, departing St. Thomas at 12:15pm. The sign-up list w/details is on the Event Board. Hope you can join us! Sunday, March 17 Sunday Services 8, 9, & 11 am Monday, March 18 Mens crib, 7 pm Tuesday, March 19 Vestry meeting 7-9 pm Wednesday, March 20 Wonder, 6-8 pm/Youth Bible study 5:30

Purpose Driven Church: Join us as we study the scriptures to learn about the purpose of the church. Why are we a church? What are we supposed to do, to be? How do we do it? Come at 6 for a light supper and for some worship, then from 7-8:30 we will study, pray and discuss. Wednesdays from 6-8:30 February 27-March 20. Intro. to mission Course from Fresh Expressions: Mission shaped intro helps people to reconnect with the communities they are called to serve and to re-imagine the forms of church that are needed for the 21st century. It takes you on a creative and reflective journey looking at the need for new ways of being church. Wednesdays from 6-8:30 April 10May 15. Love Changes Everything: Living with Passion to Change the World. Come hear Dr. Tony Campolo, one of North Americas most respected Christian Communicators. Sunday, March 17, 7:00 pm All Saints