1. St. John’s Church, Port Hope, Ontario
LEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVE
We are a Christian community dedicated
to helping others know God’s love in their lives
through worship, learning, and caring for others.
Rector
The Reverend Jesse Parker, B.A, M.Div
Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Stanley Isherwood, C.A., B.A., B. Th.
Churchwardens & Deputies
Gerald Blackstock, Jennifer Bailey, Betty Curtis & Shane Watson
Director of Music
Jaine Klassen Jeninga, B.R.S., B.A. Mus.
Office Administrator
Laurie Woodruff - 905-885-2171
stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca
Website:
www.stjohnschurchph.ca

2. First Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after Christmas
December 28, 2014
The service is found in the Book of Alternative Services (green)
and the hymns in Common Praise (blue)
Children are welcome at the service!
Sunday School & Nursery are available next door in the Parish Hall
(Children attending Kids’ Club leave following Children’s Time)
_________________________________________________________
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist B.A.S., p.230
Collect: Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light
of your incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our
hearts, shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Galatians 4:4-7 & Luke 2:22-40
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Quiet Time & Announcements
Processional Hymn: Brightest and Best # 159
The Gathering of the Community
Greeting p. 185
Collect for Purity p. 185
Kyrie Eleison p. 186
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light of your
incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our hearts, shine
forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.

3. The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148 (There is a brief pause at the asterisk.)
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;*praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all you angels of his;* praise him, all his host.
Praise him, sun and moon;* praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, heaven of heavens,* and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord;* for he commanded, and they
were created.
He made them stand fast for ever and ever;* he gave them a law which
shall not pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth,* you sea-monsters and all deeps;
Fire and hail, snow and fog,* tempestuous wind, doing his will;
Mountains and all hills,* fruit trees and all cedars;
Wild beasts and all cattle,* creeping things and winged birds;
Kings of the earth and all peoples,* princes and all rulers of the world;
Young men and maidens,* old and young together.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,* for his name only is exalted, his
splendour is over earth and heaven.
He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal
servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him.
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gradual Hymn: Good Christians All, Rejoice (2+1) # 153

4. The Holy Gospel: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
St. Luke 2:22-40
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon
The Nicene Creed p. 188
The Prayers of the People
Confession & Absolution p. 191
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
(Please respect those who choose not to shake hands)
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light #147
Presentation of the Gifts
The Prayer Over the Gifts
God of light, in the birth of your Son we see your glory. May
we who share in this mystery grow daily in your love. This we
ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer p. 211
Celebrant: God of promise,
You prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom.
All: Happy are those who are called,
to the supper of the lamb.
Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

5. The Communion: All baptized Christians are welcome to receive
communion with us. Please do not dip the host in the chalice. If you do not
want to receive the wine, please cross your arms over your chest after
receiving the host. If you prefer to receive a blessing, please indicate this to
the priest by crossing your arms over your chest.
Communion Hymns: O Come, Little Children # 127
Solo: Nunc Dimittis by Keith Pickett
The Prayer After Communion
Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of
divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in
the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Doxology p. 214
Blessing
Recessional: Joy to the World # 154
Dismissal
_________________________________________________________
The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Eleanor & Ron Akers and Don Akers.
The Chapel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Christopher Hedley and Doug Perry.
Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist

6. Join other parish members in daily Bible reading! This week’s readings:
Monday Jeremiah 31:1-14 Friday Psalm 147:1-20
Tuesday Jeremiah 31:15-34 Saturday Ephesians 1:1-23
Wednesday Numbers 6:22-27 Sunday Ephesians 2:1-22
Thursday Colossians 1:1-20
Christmas Office Hours
Wednesday, December 24th
–Tuesday December 30th
-Office closed
Wednesday, December 31st
- Office open 9:00 a.m. – noon.
Thursday, January 1st
– Office closed
___________________________________________________________
The Stewardship committee would like to thank everyone for their feedback
we have received so far. We are looking forward to using this input in our
planning for Vestry. It is not too late to submit your Joyful Giving Intention
card. You can do this up until the end of the month.
Please remember that our financial books close at 12:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 31. We can only issue income tax receipts for
donations received up to that time. The office will be open until noon on
that day
JAM (Jesus and Me) will once again be collecting your empty alcohol
bottles over the Holiday Season. Feel free to contact Karen Watson
905-885-8622/email me at watson.k@me.com to arrange for pick up or
drop them off in the Church tower and I will pick them up on Sundays.

7. Christmas Word Search
T H S U A L C A T N A S E P W
H B S T N E M A N R O I G R I
T G E S R E I N D E E R A E N
F T G N I V I G S N E P L S T
I L I N B R G C H N P R I E E
F S Y T B L E S N I T E M N R
Y A A S O W S B N D I T N T S
T G D L N R E G M Y O A F S G
N A I L S E P L T E I R M S N
E Y L I M A F E I K C B S T I
W B O I P T N G C R R E O H K
T S H E B H Y S S U O L D G C
C H R I S T M A S T R E E I O
N G W H I T E C H R I C S L T
T M A S D E C O R A T I O N S
CELEBRATE REINDEER
CHRISTMAS TREE RIBBONS
DECEMBER SANTA CLAUS
DECORATIONS STOCKINGS
FAMILY TINSEL
GIVING TURKEY DINNER
HOLIDAY TWENTY-FIFTH
LIGHTS WINTER
ORNAMENTS WRAPPING PAPER
PRESENTS WREATH
Printables for Kids from www.PrintActivities.com

8. Parish Directory
Rector: The Rev. Jesse Parker 905-885-2171
Kids’ Club: Penny Burgess 905-885-5679
Youth Ministry: Karen Watson 905-885-2171
Music Director: Jaine Klassen Jeninga 905-349-3008
Administrator & Treasurer: Laurie Woodruff 905-885-2171
Screening in Faith Warden: Jennifer Bailey 905-396-4527
Property Warden: Betty Curtis 905-885-5304
Finances Warden: Jennifer Bailey 905-396-4527
Human Resources Warden: Gerald Blackstock 905-885-2171
Lay Pastoral Visiting: Diane Fraser 905-885-6950
Outreach: Penny Burgess 905-885-5679
Servers’ Guild: Shane Watson 905-885-8622
Chancel Guild: Penny Purcell 905-885-0874
Communications Committee: Shane Watson 905-885-8622
Memorial Flowers: Diane Fraser 905-885-6950
Sidespersons: Steve Sanders 905-885-8466
Sexton: Cec Reesor 905-885-2171
Spiritual Development: Claudia D’Agostino 905-885-4824
Treasure Trove: Bev Kelly 905-885-5376
Trinity Group: Monica Miller 289-675-5896
Prayer Chain: Jackie Brimblecombe 905-885-0218
Baptisms and Weddings are scheduled by appointment with the
Incumbent. They are celebrated in accordance with the guidelines of
the Anglican Church of Canada.
The Parish Office is open from 9:00 – 12 noon Monday through
Friday.
The parish depends upon the freewill offerings of its members to
continue its ministry. For information on Offering Envelopes or Pre-
Authorized Giving please contact the Parish Office at 905-885-2171 or
stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca.

9. St. John’s Church, Port Hope, Ontario
LEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVELEARN LOVE SERVE
We are a Christian community dedicated
to helping others know God’s love in their lives
through worship, learning, and caring for others.
Rector
The Reverend Jesse Parker, B.A, M.Div
Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Stanley Isherwood, C.A., B.A., B. Th.
Churchwardens & Deputies
Gerald Blackstock, Jennifer Bailey, Betty Curtis & Shane Watson
Director of Music
Jaine Klassen Jeninga, B.R.S., B.A. Mus.
Office Administrator
Laurie Woodruff - 905-885-2171
stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca
Website:
www.stjohnschurchph.ca

10. First Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after ChristmasFirst Sunday after Christmas
December 28, 2014
The service is found in the Book of Alternative Services (green)
and the hymns in Common Praise (blue)
Children are welcome at the service!
Sunday School & Nursery are available next door in the Parish Hall
(Children attending Kids’ Club leave following Children’s Time)
_________________________________________________________
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist B.A.S., p.230
Collect: Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light
of your incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our
hearts, shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings: Galatians 4:4-7 & Luke 2:22-40
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Quiet Time & Announcements
Processional Hymn: Brightest and Best # 159
The Gathering of the Community
Greeting p. 185
Collect for Purity p. 185
Kyrie Eleison p. 186
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light of your
incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our hearts, shine
forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.

11. The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148 (There is a brief pause at the asterisk.)
Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;*praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all you angels of his;* praise him, all his host.
Praise him, sun and moon;* praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, heaven of heavens,* and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord;* for he commanded, and they
were created.
He made them stand fast for ever and ever;* he gave them a law which
shall not pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth,* you sea-monsters and all deeps;
Fire and hail, snow and fog,* tempestuous wind, doing his will;
Mountains and all hills,* fruit trees and all cedars;
Wild beasts and all cattle,* creeping things and winged birds;
Kings of the earth and all peoples,* princes and all rulers of the world;
Young men and maidens,* old and young together.
Let them praise the name of the Lord,* for his name only is exalted, his
splendour is over earth and heaven.
He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal
servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him.
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
Gradual Hymn: Good Christians All, Rejoice (2+1) # 153

12. The Holy Gospel: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
St. Luke 2:22-40
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon
The Nicene Creed p. 188
The Prayers of the People
Confession & Absolution p. 191
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
(Please respect those who choose not to shake hands)
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light #147
Presentation of the Gifts
The Prayer Over the Gifts
God of light, in the birth of your Son we see your glory. May
we who share in this mystery grow daily in your love. This we
ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer p. 211
Celebrant: God of promise,
You prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom.
All: Happy are those who are called,
to the supper of the lamb.
Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

13. The Communion: All baptized Christians are welcome to receive
communion with us. Please do not dip the host in the chalice. If you do not
want to receive the wine, please cross your arms over your chest after
receiving the host. If you prefer to receive a blessing, please indicate this to
the priest by crossing your arms over your chest.
Communion Hymns: O Come, Little Children # 127
Solo: Nunc Dimittis by Keith Pickett
The Prayer After Communion
Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of
divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in
the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Doxology p. 214
Blessing
Recessional: Joy to the World # 154
Dismissal
_________________________________________________________
The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Eleanor & Ron Akers and Don Akers.
The Chapel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Christopher Hedley and Doug Perry.
Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist

14. Join other parish members in daily Bible reading! This week’s readings:
Monday Jeremiah 31:1-14 Friday Psalm 147:1-20
Tuesday Jeremiah 31:15-34 Saturday Ephesians 1:1-23
Wednesday Numbers 6:22-27 Sunday Ephesians 2:1-22
Thursday Colossians 1:1-20
Christmas Office Hours
Wednesday, December 24th
–Tuesday December 30th
-Office closed
Wednesday, December 31st
- Office open 9:00 a.m. – noon.
Thursday, January 1st
– Office closed
___________________________________________________________
The Stewardship committee would like to thank everyone for their feedback
we have received so far. We are looking forward to using this input in our
planning for Vestry. It is not too late to submit your Joyful Giving Intention
card. You can do this up until the end of the month.
Please remember that our financial books close at 12:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 31. We can only issue income tax receipts for
donations received up to that time. The office will be open until noon on
that day
JAM (Jesus and Me) will once again be collecting your empty alcohol
bottles over the Holiday Season. Feel free to contact Karen Watson
905-885-8622/email me at watson.k@me.com to arrange for pick up or
drop them off in the Church tower and I will pick them up on Sundays.

15. Christmas Word Search
T H S U A L C A T N A S E P W
H B S T N E M A N R O I G R I
T G E S R E I N D E E R A E N
F T G N I V I G S N E P L S T
I L I N B R G C H N P R I E E
F S Y T B L E S N I T E M N R
Y A A S O W S B N D I T N T S
T G D L N R E G M Y O A F S G
N A I L S E P L T E I R M S N
E Y L I M A F E I K C B S T I
W B O I P T N G C R R E O H K
T S H E B H Y S S U O L D G C
C H R I S T M A S T R E E I O
N G W H I T E C H R I C S L T
T M A S D E C O R A T I O N S
CELEBRATE REINDEER
CHRISTMAS TREE RIBBONS
DECEMBER SANTA CLAUS
DECORATIONS STOCKINGS
FAMILY TINSEL
GIVING TURKEY DINNER
HOLIDAY TWENTY-FIFTH
LIGHTS WINTER
ORNAMENTS WRAPPING PAPER
PRESENTS WREATH
Printables for Kids from www.PrintActivities.com

16. Parish Directory
Rector: The Rev. Jesse Parker 905-885-2171
Kids’ Club: Penny Burgess 905-885-5679
Youth Ministry: Karen Watson 905-885-2171
Music Director: Jaine Klassen Jeninga 905-349-3008
Administrator & Treasurer: Laurie Woodruff 905-885-2171
Screening in Faith Warden: Jennifer Bailey 905-396-4527
Property Warden: Betty Curtis 905-885-5304
Finances Warden: Jennifer Bailey 905-396-4527
Human Resources Warden: Gerald Blackstock 905-885-2171
Lay Pastoral Visiting: Diane Fraser 905-885-6950
Outreach: Penny Burgess 905-885-5679
Servers’ Guild: Shane Watson 905-885-8622
Chancel Guild: Penny Purcell 905-885-0874
Communications Committee: Shane Watson 905-885-8622
Memorial Flowers: Diane Fraser 905-885-6950
Sidespersons: Steve Sanders 905-885-8466
Sexton: Cec Reesor 905-885-2171
Spiritual Development: Claudia D’Agostino 905-885-4824
Treasure Trove: Bev Kelly 905-885-5376
Trinity Group: Monica Miller 289-675-5896
Prayer Chain: Jackie Brimblecombe 905-885-0218
Baptisms and Weddings are scheduled by appointment with the
Incumbent. They are celebrated in accordance with the guidelines of
the Anglican Church of Canada.
The Parish Office is open from 9:00 – 12 noon Monday through
Friday.
The parish depends upon the freewill offerings of its members to
continue its ministry. For information on Offering Envelopes or Pre-
Authorized Giving please contact the Parish Office at 905-885-2171 or
stjohns@stjohnschurchph.ca.