St. John's Anglican Church
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
January 16, 2022; The 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, nicole.uzans@gmail.com
Honorary Assistant: The Rev’d Dr. V. Bruce Matthews
Wardens: Camille Herbin, 902-670-7593; Jim Nelson, 902-542-9295
Director of Music and Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, m.e.boyd@gmail.com
Technical Assistance: Cameron Finlay
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
January 16, 2022; The 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, nicole.uzans@gmail.com
Honorary Assistant: The Rev’d Dr. V. Bruce Matthews
Wardens: Camille Herbin, 902-670-7593; Jim Nelson, 902-542-9295
Director of Music and Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, m.e.boyd@gmail.com
Technical Assistance: Cameron Finlay
Worship Resources for this Sunday
Our worship resources are posted on the Parish website and our Parish Facebook page: (www.facebook.com/stjohnsanglicanwolfville). We welcome your feedback as we try to find new ways to stay in touch with each other and offer pastoral and spiritual support. Please contact one of the wardens with any comments or suggestions you may have.
Our worship resources are posted on the Parish website and our Parish Facebook page: (www.facebook.com/stjohnsanglicanwolfville). We welcome your feedback as we try to find new ways to stay in touch with each other and offer pastoral and spiritual support. Please contact one of the wardens with any comments or suggestions you may have.
COLLECT FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SERVICE OF THE WORD
The Gathering of the Community
Land Acknowledgement: This parish is located in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People
first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.
Prelude: Songs of Thankfulness (arr. Wayne L. Wold)
Greeting & Words of Welcome:
Grace to you and peace from God our Creator,
the love at our beginning and without end, in our midst and with us.
Carol: #78, Deck Yourself, My Soul, With Gladness
The Collect for Purity: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by
the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession & Absolution:
Confession lets us set down the heavy things we carry with us,
putting us in right relationship with one another and with God.
As we turn our hearts and minds to worship, let us acknowledge
our need for healing, forgiveness, and restored relationship.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us,
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your name. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you
from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect for Epiphany
Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the
radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the
ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
Psalm 36:5-10, read by Mary & Murry Phillips
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens,
and your faithfulness to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep;
you save both mortals and beasts, O Lord.
How priceless is your love, O God!
Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
They feast upon the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light.
Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you,
and your favour to those who are true of heart.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
First Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, read by Jim Nelson
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11 read by Murray Phillips
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Response to the Word
Reflection - Karis Tees, Program Coordinator for St Anne's Camp, and the Rev. Nicole Uzans
Gradual Hymn: #162, Sing of God Made Manifest
Affirmation of Faith: Hear, O Israel
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and the great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
This is no commandment greater than these.
Prayers of the People, led by Scott Carson
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Closing Prayer: O God, we give you thanks for the gifts of your Spirit,
graciously poured out upon all your people. Strengthened, renewed, and
empowered by you, now send us out to praise you and serve your Earth and
its many peoples, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.
Doxology: Glory to God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation, in the church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
Carol: #404, The Trumpets Sound, The Angels Sing
A Franciscan Blessing:
Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those
who walk the way with us, so be swift to love and make haste to be kind. And
the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, rest upon you this
day and evermore. Amen.
The Dismissal
Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Partita on 'Land of Rest' (Anthony Giamanco)
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
The Gathering of the Community
Land Acknowledgement: This parish is located in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People
first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.
Prelude: Songs of Thankfulness (arr. Wayne L. Wold)
Greeting & Words of Welcome:
Grace to you and peace from God our Creator,
the love at our beginning and without end, in our midst and with us.
Carol: #78, Deck Yourself, My Soul, With Gladness
The Collect for Purity: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by
the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession & Absolution:
Confession lets us set down the heavy things we carry with us,
putting us in right relationship with one another and with God.
As we turn our hearts and minds to worship, let us acknowledge
our need for healing, forgiveness, and restored relationship.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us,
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your name. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you
from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect for Epiphany
Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the
radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the
ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
Psalm 36:5-10, read by Mary & Murry Phillips
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens,
and your faithfulness to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep;
you save both mortals and beasts, O Lord.
How priceless is your love, O God!
Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
They feast upon the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light.
Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you,
and your favour to those who are true of heart.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
First Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, read by Jim Nelson
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading: John 2:1-11 read by Murray Phillips
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Response to the Word
Reflection - Karis Tees, Program Coordinator for St Anne's Camp, and the Rev. Nicole Uzans
Gradual Hymn: #162, Sing of God Made Manifest
Affirmation of Faith: Hear, O Israel
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and the great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
This is no commandment greater than these.
Prayers of the People, led by Scott Carson
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Closing Prayer: O God, we give you thanks for the gifts of your Spirit,
graciously poured out upon all your people. Strengthened, renewed, and
empowered by you, now send us out to praise you and serve your Earth and
its many peoples, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.
Doxology: Glory to God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation, in the church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
Carol: #404, The Trumpets Sound, The Angels Sing
A Franciscan Blessing:
Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those
who walk the way with us, so be swift to love and make haste to be kind. And
the blessing of God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, rest upon you this
day and evermore. Amen.
The Dismissal
Let us go forth to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Partita on 'Land of Rest' (Anthony Giamanco)
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
SERVICES FOR Jan. 23rd
Join us online at 10am for a Service of the Word
Zoom gathering at 10am or watch anytime on the St. John’s YouTube channel
Join us online at 10am for a Service of the Word
Zoom gathering at 10am or watch anytime on the St. John’s YouTube channel
Cycle of Prayer
Please remember in your prayers…
Announcements
Please remember in your prayers…
- The Church of England
- All who are in need of God’s healing grace: Gloria, Connie, Heidi, Ann Watson, Kathleen, Roger Harris, Vange, Tracey, Kathy, Willie, Annalee, Bill Pearman, Gerry, Bob Best, Jean, Pam Finlay, Audrey, Danylo Dzwonyk, Tom Fitches, Steve, Nate Bradley, Douglas Parker, Allan Lappin, Peter & Beth Muir
- All whose memory we cherish and whose presence we miss especially remembering Betty Jackson
Announcements
- Rector’s days off: Normally, I am off from Sun afternoon – Tues afternoon. In case of pastoral emergencies on these days, my cellphone is 902-956-4892. I will not respond to non-urgent messages on my days off. My email is nicole.uzans@gmail.com.
- Rector’s office hours: I will be at the church office Wednesday (Jan 19) from 10am – noon.
- The Anglican Journal and Forward Day by Day – new editions of these are available at the church, free of charge. Stop in during office hours to pick them up. Forward Day by Day is an excellent resource of daily readings & reflections to support your walk with God.
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – The Wolfville area churches are collaborating to offer an online study series on Matthew 2 – the Epiphany story – and an online ecumenical worship service with guest preacher Peter Noteboom, General Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches. The study series runs from January 17-21, 6:30-7:15pm. The worship service is on January 23, 3pm. Especially in this time of increased isolation, the Week of Prayer is a reminder of our unity and common love as Christians. You are welcome to attend any or all of these events! To register, please email zoom@waicc.org
- Annual Reports: time to start thinking about writing your Annual Reports. If you have submitted a report last year chances, are you need to submit a report for this year. If you would like me to send you what you reported last year just let me know. I have no date yet concerning any deadlines as there has not been a date set yet for the Parish Annual Meeting. I will let you know more later about dates, but for now start thinking about your report and the sooner I get them the sooner I can begin working on the main report. Thank you, Administrative Assistant's email is idmac@eastlink.ca
ONLINE SERVICES
As per Rt Rev. Bishop Sandra's letter to the diocese, our church will be closed for in-person worship until at least the 24th of January. Until it is safe to open for in-person services, we will continue to have services online.
Please continue to visit our website and check the Sundays Online and About pages for updates, as well as our Facebook page.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or for pastoral needs.
As per Rt Rev. Bishop Sandra's letter to the diocese, our church will be closed for in-person worship until at least the 24th of January. Until it is safe to open for in-person services, we will continue to have services online.
Please continue to visit our website and check the Sundays Online and About pages for updates, as well as our Facebook page.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or for pastoral needs.