Notices
Flowers! Flowers have been given to the greater glory of God by Paul & Shann Lowe on the occasion of their 25th Wedding anniversary celebrated last Tuesday, Feb. 7th and the birthday of their son Wayne tomorrow.
We invite members to contribute to the beautification of our church for the Sunday Masses by choosing a Sunday that has special meaning to them. Often, more than one person finds a certain date important; so flowers may be given in more than one name on any given Sunday. Celebrate a variety of moments: “In Memory of” a loved one, “In Celebration of” a marriage, birth, baptism or other special event, or “In Honor of” someone special. Our goal is to have a bulletin listing each week celebrating an event in the lives of our parish families. Members can contribute any amount they are led to give by the Holy Spirit. Please note that there are two Sundays left for flowers to be placed on the altars as flowers are not placed on the altars during the liturgical seasons of Lent and Advent.
Unless otherwise noted, altar flowers are removed from the altar on Monday mornings and taken to a member who is sick or confined to home. This is an extension ministry of the St. Matthew's Pastoral Care committee.
We thank Peggy Francis for sponsoring the bulletin today as she gives thanks to Almighty God on the occasion of her birthday today. Thanks also to Paul & Shann Lowe who are sponsoring the bulletin today in thanksgiving for their wedding anniversary and Wayne’s birthday.
Happy belated birthday wishes to Samuel Charles Bethel whose birthday was on Wednesday, February 8th.
Confirmation Classes for our children 11 years and older began this past Thursday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. and will continue to Wednesday June 27th, - 7:00 p.m., when our Chief Shepherd Bishop Boyd will make his official visit to the parish to Administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Adults classes will begin shortly. Adults desiring confirmation are asked to speak with the Rector as soon as possible.
The annual New Providence, Anglican Lenten Mission will take place from Sunday, February 26 to Tuesday 28 at St. John’s College - 7:00 p.m. nightly. The Missioner will be Bishop Harold Daniel retired Suffragan Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The theme for the mission is “Stewardship: My Response to God” Topics include:
Sunday: My Response to the invitation to the Gospel
Monday: My response in the community of faith
Tuesday: My investment - Sharing God’s resources in the kingdom
How are you responding to the grace of God Come and be empowered to respond to the
gospel
Members of the ACW are asked to note the following important dates.
Today 3:00 p.m. St. Anne’s Anniversary Service
Saturday, Feb. 18th - ACW Council Steak Out - Addington House Grounds 11:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Sunday, Feb 19th 6:30 pm - St. Agnes Anniversary Service.
Sunday, March 4th 6:30 pm - All Saints Anniversary Service
Thursday, March 8th 7:00 pm - Holy Cross Anniversary Service
Monday, March 12th - St. George’s Anniversary Service.
Tuesday, March 13th 7:00 pm - St. Mary’s Anniversary Service
Parent and Guardians are asked to note that the “Young Ladies Charm” and Man in Demand classes will begin on Saturday, February 25th - 2:00 p.m.. All interested young ladies and young men are asked to complete the required registration form and return them to Dr. Austin & Vylana as soon as possible.
Ushers on Duty Next Sunday are:
7:15 a.m.
*Chelsea Cooper, Haille Bostwick, Danielle Perigord, Bryton Ward, Rozalia Bowe, Raymond Deal
10:30 a.m.
*Candice McPhee, Alexine Curry, Tonia Heastie, Alexandria Curry, Yolanda Christopher, Shaunielle Bain, Marsha Bain
Acolytes on Duty Next Sunday are:
7:15 am
Arthur, Haille, Van, Bryton
10.30 am
Boat- Brynique Thurifer- Jayson 1st Crucifer- Shavel 1st Acolytes- Austin/Kervin 2nd Crucifer- Chris 2nd Acolytes- Cordero/Arianna 2MC-Camille MC-
Beyonce
7:00 pm
Boat- Tamina Thurifer- Kent Crucifer- Robyn Acolytes- Raven/Owyn MC- Rashad
The Anglican Diocese is having a Photo Contest which is open to all Anglicans. The competition theme is: “A celebration of Anglicanism”. Photographs may be of any subject, scene or structure that depicts Anglicanism in the Bahamas or The Turks and Caicos Islands. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Deadline for entries is 4th March, 2012. Entry forms may be obtained from the parish office or the diocesan office.
Remember In Your Prayers
The unemployed of our church
The homeless in our land
The disabled members of our church
Those who have requested our prayers
The lapsed & indifferent members of our church
The incarcerated of our church
Members who are studying abroad:
Teron Archer, Lindsay Braynen, Inga Darville, Neil Dillette, Edward Fitzgerald, Bently Higgs, Rajon Lloyd, Kriston Moore, Volanda Rahming, Akira Smith, Christopher Smith Jr., Latekah Smith, Tamare Sweeting, Elizabeth Turner, Alyssa Williams
To pray for seasonal weather
The Bishops and Clergy of our Diocese
We pray for God’s grace and mercy on the sick and confined; those known and unknown to us, especially those of our parish family. It is our Christian duty to pray for and visit with our sick and confined. To this end, we encourage members of the parish to visit them whenever possible. If you cannot do so in body then we encourage you to do so by way of the telephone.
Of our parish family:
Matilda Adderley (393-2791) Mizpah Antoine (361-0914) Dunstan Babb, Audley Basden, Mildred Black (322-8525) Clarese Bodie, Iris Brennen (323-6706) Shanelle Brennen, Juanita Butler, Raleigh Butler (393-2822) Michelle Campbell, Enid Carroll (324-1342)Antoinette Cartwright (394-4147) Blanche Cartwright, Leon Cartwright (324-3024) Jennifer Cates (325-0592) Ken Chamberlain (325-0118) Paul Clare, Vincent 'Skeeter' Collins, Florene Crawley (324-5384) Peter Drudge, Royann Duhard, Monique Farrington, May Ferriera (324-3107) Allardyce Scott-Fitzgerald, Kenneth Francis (323-5709) Barbara Moseley-Gray, Donnette Kemp, Angela Knowles (325-8941) Elva Knowles (393-7726) Gina Knowles, Randolph & Carolyn Knowles (324-1322), Ella & Lorenzo Major (393-7859), Clara Malone (393-5226) Sloan Nottage, Eugene Maycock (394-6745), Alton & Earnest Mckenzie (323-3286) Joan Pyfrom (327-3869) Frederick Rahming (392-2988) Anthony Roberts, Lucille Sands, Sammy Sands, Felix Seymour, Esecia Sherman (361-5155) Thelma Strachan, (393-6956) Zerlene Styles, Jenny Sweeting, Frankiemae Thompson, Delores Turnquest (393-0394) Margaret Tynes, Patricia White, Patrice Williams,
Of the wider community:
Fr. “Buck” Johnson, Maurice Armbrister, Ava Bain, Naomi Seifert Balsdon, Dora Bartlett,
Rihanna Berkley, Faye Brady (sister of Orinthia Nesbeth) Elizabeth Burrows, Maxine Chung, Mary Collie, Alvin Cooper, Cynthia Cooper, Peter Daniels, Rayette Darling, Joan Davies, Osbourne Davis, Hiram Farquharson, Donald Farrington, Martha Flowers, Carol Francis, Carmeta Gaitor, Rev. Ed. Godet, Carol Gomez (wife of Archbishop Gomez), Una Harding, Derek Lockhart (son of Sandra Lochart) Clement Longley, Angela Martin, Bernard Nicholls, Laura Ritchie, Maxzine Roker, Charles B. Sands, Dennis Sands, Val Sands, Delores Simmons, Daphane Smith, Gwen Smith, Jeffelton Stubbs, Michael Wells, Benjamin Williams
Let us Pray: All powerful and ever-living God, the lasting health of all who believe in you, hear us as we ask your loving help for the sick; restore their health, that they may again offer joyful thanks in your Church. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Note! We believe that prayers should be offered for all people all the time. We also believe that our God answers our prayers, in one way or another. To that end, we would appreciate it if persons who have asked for names to be placed on the above list would indicate to us if our prayers for healing have been answered, so that the names can be appropriately removed.
When entering the hospital or if you are sick at home for any length of time, please let your Clergy know. Remember it is your responsibility to notify your parish Priests on such occasions. You can only be ministered to, when and if it is known that you are not well. The Clergy should also be notified when you are leaving the hospital. Thanks for your kind co-operation.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK! The Clergy wishes to make the Sacrament available to those who because of sickness or infirmity are unable to attend public celebrations of the Eucharist. If you are sick and/or confined (or if you know someone who is) and wish to receive Holy Communion at home, Please inform the Clergy as soon as possible
Always remember to pray for the repose of the souls of the Faithful Departed. Pray for those who have died recently, those whose anniversaries of burial occur this week, for those buried in our church’s yard, and for those who for whatever reason have no one to remember them with love in prayer.
The parish extends condolences and assurance of our prayers to all who are grieving the loss of loved ones and those whose memories are called to mind at this time.