Sharing this for your musical pleasure and pilgrimage from Advent to Christmas -- from the United Church in Sherwood Park, Alberta, also known as "United in the Park". The incumbent is Rev. Marlene Salmonson. The program includes choral singing, Scripture readings, and music played on the bells.** May it bless your day. 😊
**P.S. You might just recognize some of the music -- often sung long after Christmas.
St. Cyprian's Anglican Church
5005 C&E Trail, Lacombe, Alberta
7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2022
All are welcome!
Happy St. Nicholas Day! To find out more about him and his contribution to the Christmas season, visit the St. Nicholas Centre: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/santa-claus
Today's online service of Morning Prayer is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglicah Parish of St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, Alberta. May it bless your day. 😊
Readings for Sunday, December 4, 2022
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Psalm 72: 1-7
Romans 15: 4-13
The Gospel of Matthew 3: 1-12
Canadian singer-songwriter Steve Bell is joined by Anglican priest and poet, Malcolm Guite of the UK, for an Advent online webinar hosted by Carolyn Arends of Renovare. Founded by Richard Foster, Renovare is a US-based non-profit organization that publishes print and online resources, hosts retreats and spirtual formation groups and other Christian educational initiatives.
This free webinar takes place online on Tuesday, December 6 (St. Nicholas Day) at 1 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m. Mountain Time. For more information and to register for the link, CLICK HERE.
One of the ways we prepare for the coming of Emmanuel, God-With-Us, is through sharing with others -- especially in this lean year with high living costs and uncertain employment.
For those who are able to attend St. Cyprian's parish in person, this year we are collecting items (and gift cards) for the Lacombe Food Bank.
There is a box at the front of the church, right next to the pulpit, which awaits any and all material donations of canned goods, dry goods, personal care items and gift cards. If you give a gift card, please put it in an envelope -- perhaps inside a festive greeting card -- to ensure it doesn't get lost amidst the other items.
Thank you for remembering others this Advent; this is part of our witness to the wider community. 💗
Rev. Robert Sears was away on a Clergy Retreat this week, so there was no online service of Morning Prayer prepared. As it is the First Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Hope, the following reflection in word and song is provided for you, as you start your Advent journey. May it bless your day.
Reminder!
The Parish Tea & Cookie Sale runs this Saturday, November 27, in the Parish Hall -- 5005 C&E Trail, Lacombe -- from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Here's just one of the cookie varieties that will be available.
Shortbread, anyone? 😉
This item appeared as a photograph on a friend's Facebook page. I post it here for your reflection. May it bless your day. 😊
We're BACK!
St. Cyprian's Anglican Parish
Tea and Cookie Sale!
WHEN? Saturday, November 26, 2022
TIME? 2 - 4 p.m.
WHERE? The Parish Hall
5005 C&E Trail, Lacombe, Alberta
Fill a box!
Enjoy a cuppa!
See you there!
Note: These cookies are home-made.
They may include fat, gluten flour, nuts, fruit and sugar. Buyer Beware!
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Today's online service of Morning Prayer is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglicah Parish of St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, Alberta. May it bless your day. 😊
Readings for Sunday, November 20, 2022
Jeremiah 23: 1-6
Cantical 19a (Luke 1: 68-79)
Colossians 1: 11-20
The Gospel of Luke 23: 33-43
Today's online Morning Prayer service is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglican Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta. May it bless your day. 😊
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
*Wisdom of Solomon is found in the Apocrypha, and in some editions of the Bible.
All Saints, All Souls...
Today's online service of Morning Prayer is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglicah Parish of St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, Alberta. May it bless your day. 
Readings for Sunday, November 6, 2022
Haggai 1:15b - 2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38
Particular Prayers:
We continue to pray for the people of Ukraine, still battling Russian invaders, and for those in Haiti, where gang violence has encompassed the country. We also pray for our friends and neighbours in the United States, as the country's mid-term elections are held on Tuesday, November 8; democracy is on the ballot.
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Before bed on Saturday night (Nov. 5), help out the clocks that can't set themselves,
and put each one back an hour, as we return to Standard Time!
Fra Angelico - All Saints
Rev. Robert is away this Sunday; thus there was no online service of Morning Prayer provided from the parishes of St. John's, Olds or St. Cyprian's, Lacombe.
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector...
Today's online service of Morning Prayer is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglicah Parish of St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, Alberta. May it bless your day.
Readings for Sunday, October 23, 2022
Joel 2: 23-32
Psalm 65
2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
The Gospel of Luke 18: 9-14
Particular Prayers:
We pray for the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church throughout the world.
We pray for The Most Rev'd and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, our Primate; and The Most Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson, our Metropolitan and our Diocesan Archbishop.
We pray for the Rt. Rev. Leopold Friday, Bishop of our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands; St. Mary, Bequia (bek-way) with Holy Cross, Paget Farm; St. Michael, Canouan, Mustique; and St. Matthias, Union Island. The Ven. Everton Weekes, The Rev. Frank Garraway ( Asst.).
We pray for St. Aidan, Pekisko; St. Benedict, High River; The Rev. Haydn Schofield; St. Thomas, Dinton, Alberta.
Today's online Morning Prayer service is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglican Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta. May it bless your day. 😊
Today's online service of Morning Prayer is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglicah Parish of St. Cyprian's, Lacombe, Alberta. May it bless your day.
Readings for Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9, 2022
Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7
Psalm 66: 1-12
2 Timothy 2: 8-15
The Gospel of Luke: 17: 11-19.
Today's online Morning Prayer service is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglican Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta. May it bless your day. 😊
For those of you who may be regular donors to the Anglican Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) -- or those who may be wondering how to help those in Atlantic Canada who have lost so much in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, please note that PWRDF is now accepting donations to help those impacted by that horrific storm.
Donations may be made through your parish church -- specify "PWRDF - Fiona" or put "Fiona" on your blue PWRDF envelope. Alternatively, you can donate directly online HERE.
Thank you.
A Parable of Consequence
Today's online Morning Prayer service is provided by Rev. Robert Sears on behalf of the Anglican Parish of St. John's, Olds, Alberta.
Rev. Robert is offering a different format for these services for the next little while; may they continue to be a blessing to all who view them. 😊
A Day in September
While she will be present for the service of Eucharist, Rev. Robert Sears will be celebrant as usual. Rather, Archdeacon Gateman will be speaking to us and dialoguing with us over lunch after the service.
Assorted open-faced sandwiches, home-baked goods, coffee, teas and so forth will be served.
All interested and concerned parishioners are encouraged to attend. Bring your questions and your manners! 😊
From Rev. Robert:
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, died [yesterday] at the age of 96.
In keeping with tradition we will mark mark her death by tolling the bells...Friday, September 9th at 9:30 am MDT (the time of day that she died), 96 times (one for each year of her life). I'll be there before the appointed time.
You are invited to attend, and assist in the ringing.
The protocol is to have memorial services only after the official funeral, which will happen following a 10 day mourning period. And at that time a service can take place in the church and notice given to parishioners and the public.
Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, bless, we pray, our new King Charles III, the Queen Consort, and all the Royal Family. Endue them with your Holy Spirit; enrich them with your heavenly grace; comfort them in their time of mourning; and bring them to your everlasting kingdom; throught Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
This Facebook 'meme' was created by Elisa Elliott Malespina*. She created it for sharing and so I share it here:
Today's New Testament and Gospel readings focus on faith...and worry. For your reflection, here is some soothing reassurance, from the gifts of Lennon/McCartney, James Taylor and Yo-Yo Ma. May it bless your day. 😊
Readings for Sunday, August 7, 2022
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Gospel of Luke 12: 32-40.
