BROTHER GIVE US A WORD:

Ascension

Posted: 16 May 2012 10:00 PM PDT

How different things would be had the disciples glared into heaven, firmly resolved not to believe what they were seeing and hearing, and shutting out any possibility for mystery and awe and love and hope. How different things would be had they glared and not gazed. How different things are, indeed how different we are when we gaze with the eyes of love.

-Br. James Koester

Society of Saint John the Evangelist

NEWS AND NOTES:

-SUNDAY IS THE ANNUAL REACHING OUT HOT DOG LUNCH following the 11 am Service and sit back and watch the Empire Days Parade. Proceeds in aid of the Reach Out Ministry.

-GARAGE SALE: Advance notice - there will be a parish Grage Sale on Saturday July 14th. Please DO NOT BRING articles until after June 2nd.

-CHILDREN'S PENTECOSTAL EVENT  in Bowen Park on Saturday May 26th 11 am to 1 pm. All Children Welcome, please contact the Parish Office if you are coming.

-Next Sunday is PENTECOST SUNDAY come out and enjoy the "Birth Day of the Church!"

-Funeral Service for JOYCE KINGSLEY will be at 2 pm on Saturday June 2 at St. Paul's with reception to follow at Highview Terrace Club House. (HighView Terrace where Joyce's condo was.)

FRIDAY SMILE:

Two-Part Question

Bob had finally made it to the last round of the $50,000 Question. The night before the big question, he told the host MC that he desired a question on American History.

The big night arrived. Bob made his way onstage in front of the studio and TV audience. He had become the talk of the week. He was the best guest this show had ever seen. The MC stepped up to the mike.

"Bob, you have chosen American History as your final question. You know that if you correctly answer this question, you will walk away $50,000 dollars richer. Are you ready?"

Bob nodded with a cocky confidence -- the crowd went nuts. He hadn't missed a question all week.

"Bob, yours is a two-part question. As you know, you may answer either part first. As a rule, the second half of the question is always easier. Which part would you like to take a stab at first?"

Bob was becoming more noticeably nervous. He couldn't believe it, but he was not sure, but American History was his easiest subject, and he played it safe.

"I'll try the easier part first."

The MC nodded approvingly. "Here we go Bob. I will ask you the second half first, then the first half."

The audience grew silent with gross anticipation...

"Bob, here is your question: And in what year did it happen?"

Blessings to all,

Fr. Brian+

The Venerable Brian Evans
Rector St. Paul's Anglican Church
Archdeacon of Malaspina
100 Chapel Street
Nanaimo, BC    V9R 5H2
Phone: 250-753-2523