Mothering Sunday 2024

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King

NORTHERN BAHAMAS ARCHDEACONRY

Rector:

Freeport’s First Church

Established 1962

The Rev’d. Canon Norman Lightbourne, B.Th.

Assistant Curate:

The Rev’d. Fr. Colin Saunders, B.Sc., M.Div.

Assisting Priest:

The Rev’d. Canon Curtis Robinson, Cert. Ed., L.Th.,M.A. J.P.

Organist: Stephanie Seymour, B.Sc. M.Ed

Assistant Organist: Noivil Smith

Office: (242) 352-5255

Email: ctkfreeport@gmail.com ● East Atlantic Dr. & Pioneer’s Way

P.O. Box F-40087, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Rector’s Residence: (242) 602-0590

Rector’s Email: ndlightbourne@outlook.com

2024 Diocesan Theme:

“FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH -

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY”

Scripture: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…God saw all that had been made and it was very good.” Genesis 1: 1,31

Fourth Sunday In Lent

10th March 2024

Diocesan Theme Prayer: Almighty and generous God, You are the Creator and Giver of all

Introit Hymn

1.

Whom Jesus loves so well?

We helpless sinners lay, And, to his glory, year by year, Until in tender love he came Thy joy and honour tell? To bear the curse away.

3. Andtheehechosefromwhomtotake 4. The babe he lay upon thy breast, True flesh his flesh to be; To thee he cried for food; In it to suffer for our sake, Thy gentle nursing soothed to rest By it to make us free. The Incarnate Son of God.

5. O wondrous depth of grace divine 6. Joy to be mother of the Lord, That he should bend so low! And thine the truer bliss, And, Mary, oh, what joy ’twas thine Ineverythought,anddeed,and word In his dear love to know; To be for ever his.

7. And as he loves thee, mother dear, 8. Jesu, the virgin’s Holy Son, We too will love thee well; We praise thee and adore, And, to his glory, year by year, Who art with God the Father One Thy joy and honour tell. And Spirit evermore. Amen.

Opening Sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 98

“Be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

Ephesians 5: 1, 2

Opening Acclamation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 101

President: Blessèd be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

All: And blessèd be His Kingdom now and forever. Amen.

Collect For Purity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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All: Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your Holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Kyrie. . . .

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All: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

Collect for Mothering Sunday

Merciful God, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth and on the Cross drew the whole human family to Himself; strengthen us in our daily lives that in joy and sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Collect For the Fourth Sunday in Lent

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that He may live in us, and we in Him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Collect For Ash Wednesday {Said by all}

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Ministry of the Word

The First Lesson. . .

Reader: A Reading from the Book of Numbers.

Numbers 21:4-9

Read by: Tirzah Carey/A.C.M

From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.’ 6Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. 7The people came to Moses and said, ‘We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us.’ So Moses prayed for the people. 8And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.’ 9So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm. . . .

107:1-3, 17-22

1. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, * and his mercy endures for ever.

2. Let all those whom the LORD has redeemed proclaim * that he redeemed them from the hand of the foe.

3. He gathered them out of the lands; * from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.

17.Some were fools and took to rebellious ways; * they were afflicted because of their sins.

18.They abhorred all manner of food * and drew near to death's door.

19.Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, * and he delivered them from their distress.

20.He sent forth his word and healed them * and saved them from the grave.

21.Let them give thanks to the LORD for his mercy * and the wonders he does for his children.

22.Let them offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving * and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning , is now, and shall be forever. Amen.

The Second Lesson. . . .

Ephesians 2:1-10

Read by: Miah Sears/A.C.M.

Reader: A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians.

You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else. 4But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us 5even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus. 8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God 9not the result of works, so that no one may boast. 10For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

More, More About Jesus

1. More about Jesus would I know, 2. More about Jesus let me learn, More of His grace to others show; More of His holy will discern; More of His saving fullness see, Spirit of God, my teacher be, More of His love who died for me. Showing the things of Christ to me.

Refrain: More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.

3. More about Jesus in His Word, 4. More about Jesus on His throne, Holding communion with my Lord; Riches in glory all His own; Hearing His voice in ev'ry line, More of His kingdom's sure increase; Making each faithful saying mine. More of His coming, Prince of peace.

The Holy Gospel. .

Gospellor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

.John 3:14-21

Gospellor: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to Christ our Saviour.

Jesus said, Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16 ‘

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17 ‘Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19And this is the judgement, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 21But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.’

Gospellor: This is the Gospel of Christ.

All: Praise to Christ our Lord.

Anthem.

Devotional Hymn.

“This Little Light Of Mine”

1. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

2. Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

3. Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

4. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Address—7:00 a.m.

Address—10:00 a.m..

TheCredalHymn# 561.

.Sheari Strachan

Tarquinn Pinder Jr.

We Believe In God The Father”

1. We believe in God the Father, 2. Christ, who on the cross forsaken, God Almighty, by whose plan Like a lamb to slaughter led, Earth and heaven sprang to being, Suffered under Pontius Pilot, All created things began. He descended to the dead. We believe in Christ the Saviour, We believe in Jesus risen, Son of God in human frame, Heaven’s King to rule and reign, Virgin-born, the child of Mary

To the Father’s side ascended Upon whom the Spirit came. Till as judge He comes again.

3. We believe in God the Spirit; In one church, below, above: Saints of God in one communion, One in holiness and love

So by faith, our sins forgiven, Christ our Saviour, Lord and Friend, We shall rise with Him in glory

To the life that knows no end. Amen

Prayers Of The People—Lent 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Led by: Erica

Sands/A.C.M.

Leader: In this holy season of Lent let us turn to God in prayer, saying: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For all the holy people of God, that we may embrace the folly of the cross and become ministers of reconciliation in a broken world, let us pray to the Lord,

All: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For this nation and all nations, that we may generously share the produce of the land, both in plenty and in want, let us pray to the Lord,

All: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For the alienated and rejected of this world, that all may come to know God’s welcome to sit down at table, let us pray to the Lord,

All: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For this parish community, that we may learn from God to seek the lost and to rejoice when they are found, let us pray to the Lord,

All: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For our own needs and those of others, that God may be our hope and consolation, let us pray to the Lord,

All: Lord, have mercy.

All: God of mercy and compassion, bring us back to you when we stray, and give us again the joy of proclaiming among the nations your saving deeds. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Act of Penitence and Absolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 123/124

President: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

President: Let us therefore confess our sins.

All: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name. Amen.

President: Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

The Greeting of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 124/125

President: We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.

All: Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

President: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

All: And also with you.

Greeting Of Peace Hymn # 296. . . . . . . .“There’s ASweet,SweetSpirit”

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “I’m Glad I Counted The Cost”

1. When first I started to seektheLord, 2. I laid my sorrows at Jesus feet, I’m glad I counted the cost. I’m glad I counted the cost. I fully measured to Jesus word, AndnowI’vepleasuressopureandsweet, I’m glad I counted the cost. I’m glad I counted the cost.

Chorus: I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my sol that was lost. And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost.

3. I’ve bidfarewelltothisworldof sin, 4. Although the trials seemhardtobear, I’m glad I counted the cost. I’m glad I counted the cost. And now my Jesus abides within, I now my burdens with Jesus share, I’m glad I counted the cost. I’m glad I counted the cost.

5. ‘Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost. And bear my soul to that heavenly home, I’m glad I counted the cost.

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Celebrant: Father, All: We offer You these gifts which You have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through Your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all Your people become channels of Your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. The

Communion Hymns

Hymn. . . . .

1. When mothers of Salem

.“When Mothers Of Salem”

2. For I will receive them

Their children brought to Jesus, And fold them in my bosom; The stern disciplesdrovethemback, I’ll be a shepherd to these lambs, And bade them depart; O drive them not away!

But Jesus saw them ere they fled, For if their hearts to me they give, And sweetly smiled and kindly said: They shall with me in glory live; “Sufferlittlechildrentocomeuntome.” “Sufferlittlechildrentocomeuntome.”

3. How kind was our Saviour 4. O soon may the heathen

To bid these children welcome! Of every tribe and nation

But there are many thousands who Fulfill Thy blessèd word

Have never heard his name; And cast their idols all away!

The Bible they have never read O shine upon them from above

They know not that the Saviour said, And show Thyself a God of love, “Suffer littlechildrentocomeuntoMe.” TeachthelittlechildrentocomeuntoThee.

Hymn # 664

.“Loving Shepherd Of Thy Sheep”

1. Loving Shepherd of thy sheep, 2. Loving Saviour, thou didst give keep thy lamb, in safety keep; thine own life that we might live, nothing can thy power withstand, and the hands outstretched to bless none can pluck me from thy hand. bear the cruel nails’ impress.

3. I would praise thee every day, 4. Loving Shepherd, ever near, gladly all thy will obey, teach thy Lamb thy voice to hear, like thy blessèd ones above suffer not my steps to stray happy in thy precious love. from the straight and narrow way.

5. Where thou leadest I would go, walking in thy steps below, till before my Father’s throne I shall know as I am known.

Devotional # 612

O Jesu, Blessèd Lord To Thee”

1. O Jesu, blessèd Lord, to thee 2. Break forth, mysoul,forjoyandsay, my heartfelt thanks forever be, What wealth is come to me today Who hast so lovingly bestowed My Saviour dwells within me now; on me thy body and thy blood. howblestamI!Howgoodartthou!

Amen.

Post Communion Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 148

All: Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you, and all persons in you, with gladness and singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

Response: Amen.

Dismissal: Go in peace and serve the Lord. All: In the Name of Christ. Amen.

Recessional Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. How to reach the masses, men of every birth, For an answer Jesus gave the key: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me.”

Refrain: Lift Him up, Lift Him up, Still He speaks from eternity:

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me.”

Lift Him Up”

2. Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread, Lift the Saviour up for them to see; Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

3. Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew, Preach the Gospel simple, full and free; Prove Him and you will find that promise is true, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

4. Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought, Let the world in you the Savior see; Then men will gladly follow Him who once taught, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Northern Bahamas Archdeaconry

Mothering Sunday Service and Procession of Witness

Sunday 10th March

St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church 4:00 p.m.

All members and friends are encouraged to attend.

The bus will leave Christ the King’s parking lot at 2:00 p.m.

Wear your burgundy or orange Christ the King t-shirts.

Reflection

“Everyone who believes in him . . . “ John 3:16

Today’s Gospel reading is full of promises to “everyone who believes” in Jesus. They will have eternal life (John 3:15). They will not perish (3:16). They will not be condemned (3:18). But what does it mean to believe in him?

We might think that believing in Jesus means being convinced that he is who he says he is. And it does. We agree with the truth that he is the Messiah, the Son of God. We acknowledge his miracles and the wisdom of his teachings. But intellectual assent will get us only so far. As James says, “Even the demons believe that and tremble” (2:19).

The belief that Jesus is talking about here is an act of the will; it’s a decision to place our trust in Someone whom we know and love. That kind of personal connection with the Lord can spark a deep faith that changes the way we think and behave. St. John Henry Newman talked about the importance of our relationship with Jesus when he said, “No man will be a martyr for a conclusion” (An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent).

But even deeper, and at the heart of everything else, faith is a gift of grace from God. Our belief is more than intellectual assent or an act of the will. It’s a response to God’s initiative. His grace opens our minds to the truth and moves us to place our lives in Jesus’ hands. Belief isn’t possible without God’s initial intervention. The Catechism puts it succinctly: “In faith, the human intellect and will cooperate with divine grace” (155).

Today is a day overflowing with grace. So turn to the Lord and affirm your faith. Tell Jesus that you believe he is who he says he is. Entrust your life to him. As you do, your faith will continue to grow, and you will trust even more deeply in Jesus’ promise of eternal life.

“Jesus, I believe in you!”

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Ephesians

Remember In Prayer

THE SICK AND CONFINED OF THE PARISH

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Lord Jesus Christ, in the days of your flesh, the sick were brought to you for healing: hear us as we now bring to you in our prayers those who are ill, in body or in mind. May your presence be with them to relieve suffering and distress and to restore them to fullness of life, for your great love’s sake. Amen.

MEMBERS:

Henry Adderley

Patsy Adderley

Netha Armbrister

Charmayne Albury

Princess Astwood

Emily Beneby

Charisse Bowe

Cecil Brown

Deborah Brown

Etoil Burrows

Kelly Burrows

Maxine Burrows

Kevin Carroll

Brenda Cheong

Edward Claude

Cindy Cordero

Roselyn Darville

Louise Deveaux

Donald Dorsett

James Dorsett

Wellington Edgecombe

Bill Evans (New Zealand)

Olga Feaster

Catherine Forbes

Ann Francis

Prince Francis

Basil Greene

Theron ‘Ty” Hepburn

Collins Hield

Irene Ingraham

Harriet ‘Baby’ Johnson

Patrice Johnson

Shikara Johnson

Enza Jones

Barbara Knowles

Marion Lewis

Patsy Mackey

Lincoln Major

Shirley Mather

Kenwood Feaster-Maycock

Lily Maycock

Michello McKenzie

Catherine McKenzie

Taniska McKenzie

Cynthia Pierre

Linda Reckley

Eloise Roberts

Joel Roberts

Larry J. Robinson

Nellie Robinson

Sylvia Rolle

Willard Rutherford

Laurie Eneas-Saunders

Selina Sawyer

Sasha Sawyer

Arthur Sherman

Naomi Seymour

Bateman Smith

Lenworth Smith

Miriam Strachan

Rudy Stubbs

Anne Woodman

Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries

Prayer On A Birthday

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when they are discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may the peace of God which passes all understanding abide with them on the anniversary of their birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Parish Family s birthday greetings go out to the following persons:

10th March

11th March

12th March

13th March

14th March

15th March

16th March

Lenward Black, Anton Forde, Anthony Forde, Cletis Smith

Shirley Mather, Tori Seymour

Carolyn Roberts, Glenroy Burrows, Donald Dorsett, Charnell Jackson

John Knowles, Marva Moxey, Glendia Sweeting

Sherene Bullard, Sandra Burkhart

Kaylyn Bullard, Quarindo Davis, Monica Gaitor, Carolyn Hanna

Rhett Storr, Shakara Kemp, Philippa-Noel Morley, Cleomi Mobley

Tevin Cartwright, Robert Taylor, Frederick Ferguson, Marion Lewis

Waltanika Hanna, Anatol Rigby

John Bridgewater, Dr. Janice Edwards-Rowlands, Tonya Griffin

Kanye Johnson, Melissa Morgan, Rebecca Pinnock-Nesbitt

Jemicia Sutherland, Peter Turnquest

Prayer On An Anniversary

Heavenly Father, we give thee heartfelt thanks, for those who are celebrating the anniversary of being joined together in Holy Matrimony. May your blessings continually be upon them and may they know your mercy. We thank you for their love which has deepened with the passing days and for the joys of family life and home. Renew your blessing upon them, always, we beseech Thee, may they daily renew their love and loyalty, and allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen them to remain faithful to You and each other all their days; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Parish family anniversary greetings go out to the following couples:

8th March d’Von & Davonia Archer

Bill & Anne Woodman

9th March Richard & Valerie Ferguson

A warm welcome is extended to all visitors who are worshipping with us today. We invite you to be an active participant in the service. Again, welcome, and may God richly bless you.

Our sympathy and the assurance of our prayers are extended to:

 Emmanuel & Rochann Wallace and family on the loss of his brother, Beverly Hilman Wallace

 Pandora Pratt and family on the loss of her husband, Franklyn Pratt

 Ruth Hield on the loss of her nephew and Fr. Philip Hield on the loss of his cousin, Dexter Williams

 Theresa Woodside and family on the loss of her mother and Annette Parker and family on the loss of her sister, Angela Strachan

 Wynelle Goodridge and family on the loss of her mother and Erin Rolle on the loss of her grandmother, Gloria Goodridge. Mrs. Goodridge was the widow of the late Canon Winfield Goodridge who passed away in 2018.

May their souls rest in peace.

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for your kind words and expressions of sympathy during the passing of my father, Lealon Jones Sr. Your support has meant a great deal to me and has provided some solace during this challenging period.

Peter & Ellamae Turnquest

St. Luke’s Ministry will hold a meeting on Wednesday, 13th March at 5:30 p.m. in the Lilla Gonsalves Room. Election of officers will take place at this meeting. All members and interested members are encouraged to attend.

us on Monday, 11th March at 7:00

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Tuesday, 12th March at 5:30 p.m.

Led by The Altar Guild and St. Luke’s Ministry

“He was led like a lamb to the slaughter: And like a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so He opened not His mouth.”

Easter Lilies & Flowers

Persons are encouraged to donate lilies and flowers for the altar and Sanctuary for the Easter season. The Cost of each is $20.00. Kindly submit donation to the Parish office on or before Tuesday 27th March.

Kindly visit the link below:

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Think on this! An Examination of Conscience for Lent

Jesus “went off to the mountain to pray.” (Mark 6:46)

 Are there subtle—or not so subtle—ways that I have ignored my relationship with God?

 Have I made time every day to meet God in prayer? Do I read, reflect, and act on his word in Scripture?

 Have I given priority to God on Sundays and holy days by attending Mass and making a special effort to seek him?

Holy Confirmation

The following changes to the Rite of Holy Confirmation took effect on Sunday 3rd December 2023:

 Holy Confirmation will remain in use and not just as the Gateway to Holy Communion but as a mature expression of faith – which it has always been.

 The age for Holy Confirmation is now 15-16 years old.

 Confirmation will be preceded by a time of instruction, spiritual formation, and interaction with church leadership.

Those young persons and adults that meet the minimum criteria for Holy Confirmation are asked to contact the parish office.

NOVEMBER CLUB RAFFLE

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To purchase tickets, please contact Keith Seymour 727-9583 or Beverley Meadows-Rolle 820-5766

CALENDAR BIRTHDAY CLUBS

Please contact the Chairperson or Co-Chairperson of your birthday club and offer your assistance as we prepare for our Annual Calendar Luncheon.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK ENDING: SAT. 16TH MARCH

Morning Prayer

Sunday, 10th March

Monday, 11th March

Tuesday, 12th March

Wednesday, 13th March

Thursday, 14th March

Friday, 15th March

Saturday, 16th March

Psalms 66, 67

Genesis 48:8-22

Romans 8:11-25

Psalm 89:1-18

Genesis 49:1-28

1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1

Psalms 97, 99

Genesis 49:29-50:14

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Psalms 101, 109:1-4

Genesis 50:15-26

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Psalm 69:1-23, 31-38

Exodus 1:6-22

1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Psalms 95, 102

Exodus 2:1-22

1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3

Psalms 107:33-43, 108:1-6

Exodus 2:23-3:15

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Evening Prayer

Psalms 19, 46

Jeremiah 14:1-9, 17-22

John 6:27-40

Psalm 89:19-52

Jeremiah 16:10-21 Mark 7:24-37

Psalm 94

Jeremiah 17:19-27 Mark 8:1-10

Psalm 119:121-144

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Mark 8:11-26

Psalm 73, Jeremiah 23;1-8 Mark 9:2-13

Psalm 107:1-32

Jeremiah 23:1-8 Mark 9:2-13

Psalm 33

Jeremiah 23:9-15 Mark 9:14-29

Ora Pro {Latin meaning “Pray For”}

Let us pray for all of our ordinands and our seminarians at Codrington College, Barbados and abroad as they seek to discern their call to the ordained ministry.

Seminarians:

Tristan Lockhart, Anatol Munnings-Ferguson, Jamal Turnquest, Astier Dean, Joshua Davis, Lamar Nottage, Preston Pinder, Tiffany Hall-Sweeting, Kenneth Knowles, Austin Meadows and Damien White

Lifted Light Serpent

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King

Anglican/Episcopal

VESTRY MEMBERS

Rector’s Warden: Cecil Thompson

Rector’s Warden Jr.: Clifford Storr

People’s Warden: Zaccheus Smith

People’s Warden Jr: Adelaide Pinder

Treasurer: Maxwell Sweeting

Vestry Secretary: Jethlyn Burrows

Elected 2023-2025 Elected 2024-2026 Appointed

Carla Brown-Roker Diane Wildgoose DeCarlo Sweeting

Harold McPhee, J.P. Genesta Jackson Dion McKinney

Jethlyn Burrows Kimberley Outten Marcia Coleby

Leroy Seymour Neville Brennen Maxwell Sweeting

EX-OFFICIO VESTRY MEMBERS

A.C.W. Mavis Ward

A.C.M. Dr. Gregory Swann

Altar Guild Lynn Austin

St. Luke’s Ministry Euletha Strachan

Choir Barbara Thompson

Youth Ministries Lyndsay Dawn Adderley