Third Sunday of Advent

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (Year A) December 15, 2019 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No. Residence: 435-4272 E-mail: nburke@anglican.bb Bishop-in-Residence The Most Rev’d Dr John W.D. Holder, CBE, LLD Former Archbishop of the West Indies, Primate and Metropolitan, and The Former Bishop of Barbados

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS Introit Hymn 42 General Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries The Collect:

THE ENTRANCE RITE On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry Page 97 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 157

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146: 4-9 Page 4 The Epistle: James 5:7-10 Gradual 193 Rejoice the Lord is King THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 11:2-11 The Sermon The Apostles Creed Page 106 Intercession F Page 115 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT Offertory Hymn 779 The great forerunner of the morn Presentation of the Offering Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Proper Preface - Advent Page 127 “Therefore we praise you” Page 131 Sanctus et Benedictus Qui Venit Page 131 Consecration Prayer B Page 135 The Lord’s Prayer Page 144 The Breaking of Bread Page 145 The Invitation Page 147 Administration of Holy Communion 37 Come, thou redeemer of the earth 73 Joy to the world 700 Lord pour thy Spirit from on high (Rev. Monrelle Williams and Canons Darlington, Goodridge, Harewood and Isaacs celebrating 40 years as priests this week) Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 149 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 369 Joyful, joyful we adore thee Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you

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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15am

7:45am

8:30am

1st Reading

Julie-Ann Burke

Margaret Gilkes

Ina Foster

The Epistle

Michael Thompson

Rhonda Forde

Akira Evanson

Intercession

Brenda Lashley

Anthony Foster

Valerie Taylor

THE COLLECT

page 157

THE FIRST READING: READER:

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah Chapter 35 beginning at the 1st verse.

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.� Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God's people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the 3

redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.!

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.

146 Lauda, anima mea 4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! *whose hope is in the Lord their God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; *who keeps his promise for ever; 6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger.

7 The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; *the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; 8 The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; *he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked.

9 The Lord shall reign for ever, *your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah!

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

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THE EPISTLE READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the letter of James, Chapter 5 beginning at the 7th verse.

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient.

Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Reader: Here ends the Reading ALL: Thanks be to God THE HOLY GOSPEL The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to Christ our Saviour.

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?� Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no 5

offense at me.” As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord

SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS December 24 Christmas Eve 6:00pm Holy Mass & Sermon 11:30pm Midnight Mass December 25 Christmas Day 6:15am Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45am Solemn Mass & Sermon 8:30am Holy Mass & Sermon St. Basil’s Chapel December 31 11:15pm Watch-night Mass 6

From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, Romans 12: 2 One of the words that must be in our minds and on our lips on this the Third Sunday of Advent and as we go in to Christmas and the New Year must be transformation.

The term transformation is a translation of the Greek word µεταµορφόω - metamorphosis.

This term occurs four times in the New Testament.

It means to change the external form, transfigure , Matthew. 17:2; Mark. 9:2; to undergo a spiritual transformation Romans. 12:2; 2 Corinthians .

3:18* It is to undergo a spiritual transformation, such as we find in the writings of St. Paul, that forms the context for this article today.

Experts on Paul’s letter to the Romans tell us that Paul is suggesting to the Christians in Rome not to conform themselves or rather not to change themselves to take the shape of the world. He rather encourages them to allow themselves to be transformed by a power outside of themselves.

For Paul this transformation is logical, intellectual and spiritual, since it is translated in to the worship of God. In the Pauline correspondence human beings are to take the shape and form of the image of the Son of God; rather than that of the world, so that service 7

and obedience to God are always primary in our minds.

There is a sense in which we as human beings have not fully allowed this transformation to take place.

We only have to look around us and we note quite easily that we have become hostile and violent.

Earlier in Paul’s letter he speaks of joy or delight in serving the law of God. (Romans 7: 22). This delight is located in the inner self, the logical mind where Paul locates the power and presence of God. Christmas always brings joy to the human mind as we remember the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is when we focus on Christ that wonderful changes take place in our lives as God begins to transform us.

May God almighty bring us this day and continually the joy of transformation. This must be the aim of any true christian spirituality as we grow deeper in our relationship with our Lord.

Your friend and Priest Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector

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HEALTH CORNER

By Sophia Marshall, PH.D Are you diabetic? Are you effectively managing the disease? Consider the following: 1) Diabetes is controlled by o

Diet

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Exercise

o

Medication

2) The dietary recommendations for diabetes are •

Eat starchy foods regularly

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Eat more fruit and vegetables

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Reduce animal or saturated fat ✓ Use low fat milk ✓ Use low fat spread instead of butter ✓ Use oil high in unsaturated fat, (olive oil, rapeseed oil)

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Reduce sugar intake

3) All persons with diabetes should exercise o

Exercise can take glucose out of the blood to be used for energy during or after exercise, which lowers the glucose level

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Helps delay large blood vessel clots, which lead to Cardiovascular Heart Disease

4) Depending on when you test your blood sugar, these are the levels you should be aiming for: • •

During Fasting Less than 6mmol/L more than 4mmol/L Two hours after a Meal Less than 8.5mmol/L more than 4mmol/L 9

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 18TH Ajani Edghill, 21st Muriel Murphy, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN This year barrels have placed at the Church Doors to receive gift items for Children. Please indicate whether the gift is for a boy or girl and the specific age range.

CAROLS AND LESSONS The Organist and members of the Church Choir will present The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Wednesday 18th December 2019 at 7:00pm. A contribution of $20 will be taken at the door.

NEW CONFIRMED Congratulations to those who received the Laying-on-of Hands in Holy Confirmation last Sunday. We look forward to their participation in the life of the church.

FR. CORTEZ NURSE, REQUIESCAT IN PACE It is with sadness that information is given on the death of Father Cortez Nurse. Fr. Nurse had a wonderful and much sought out ministry here at St. David and was a good friend to many. The Funeral Mass for Fr. Nurse will be held at the St. Christopher’s Church on Friday December 20, 2019 at 1:30pm. We extend condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace.

DOROTHY CUMBERBATCH, RIP The Funeral Mass for the late Dorothy Cumberbatch was held here at St. David’s Church last Friday morning.

Condolences to her family. May she Rest in Peace PRAY THIS WEEK FOR …

Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Anne Wiltshire, Vita Yarde

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST DAVID

6:15am 7:45am 10:00am

ST. BASIL

8:30am

Monday

5:30pm 6:30pm

Tuesday

10:00am

Wednesday

7:00pm

Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon, Sunday School Admin of Holy Comm and Homily Holy Mass & Sermon, Sunday School Line Dancing Choir Rehearsal Bible Study The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Thursday

10:00am

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00am 5:00pm

Office Hours Children Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY

December 22, 2019

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

ST DAVID

6:15am 7:45am

ST. BASIL

8:30am

Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon, Sunday School Holy Mass & Sermon, Sunday School

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