Propers for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity.

The Book of Common Prayer 1928. 

The Collect.

O GOD, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth; We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Rom. viii. 12.

BRETHREN, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. vii. 15.

BEWARE of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree can not bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.   

Announcements for the Week of August 7th, 2022

If you are a visitor:

Welcome! Thank you for being here. We are very pleased to have you with us, and hope that your worship at Christ Church Anglican is a blessing to you. Please sign the guest book on the table in the narthex, and provide appropriate contact information. Include your email address to be placed on our parish email list: you won’t be bombarded, but it’s a good way to keep in touch. And may God bless you!

August Vestry Meeting this Saturday, August 13th

Members of the Vestry: please remember that our regularly-scheduled August meeting is this coming Saturday, August 13th, at noon. Note that any member of the parish is welcome and invited to attend monthly Vestry meetings, but only elected members have a vote.

Bereavement Ministries at Christ Church

Thanks be to God for a new ministry opportunity soon to be offered at Christ Church by the Rev’d Dr. Terrence McGillicuddy: “Healing from Grief and Loss,” a Christ-centered pastoral care and spiritual direction support group for men who have experienced the loss of a loved one, friend, or family member. It is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th; please contact Fr. McGillicuddy at 781-801-4813 or by email at frtmcgill3@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up.

Saints’ Days and Holy Days for This Week

Monday, August 8th         Dominic, Priest and Friar (1221)
Tuesday, August 9th        John Mason Neale (1866; tr. from the 7th) Wednesday, August 10th     Laurence, Deacon and Martyr (258)
Thursday, August 11th        Claire, Abbess of Assisi (1253)
Saturday, August 13th        Jeremy Taylor, Bishop (1667)

Father Tom’s Office Hours

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:    10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday:                 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Other times by appointment.

Let us continue to worship God through our tithes and offerings.

“All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee.”
                        — I Chronicles xxis. 14.

Summer can be especially challenging for parish finances, as many folks are away on vacation or visiting family. Let us not neglect to continue to support our parish, even when we are away from it! Many thanks.

Many thanks to all, and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Faithfully yours in Christ,

Fr. Tom Harbold