Easter 2 [2014]

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ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

!! Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!.”

John 20: 28 !! ! ! !!

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER ! !! !! !! !! ! ! !

27TH APRIL, 2014!

Rector: !

The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A.!

Tel. No.: 435-4272!

E-mail: nburke@anglican.bb !

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The Very Rev’d William G. St. C. Dixon, CBE, MA! [Dean Emeritus of the St. Michael Cathedral]!

Tel. No.: 427-3169!

E-mail: spod@caribsurf.com !

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE Introit Hymn 163* 185 Easter Sentence Page 98 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 Gloria In Excelsis Page 102 The Collect: Page 169/Bulletin pg 3

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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 22-32 Psalm 111 Page 619/Bulletin pg 4 Epistle: I Peter 1: 3-9 Gradual Hymn 171 THE HOLY GOSPEL John 20: 19-31 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: C Page 108 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124

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THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 188* 178 The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Easter Preface Page 128 “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 145 Agnus Dei Page 147 Communion hymns 181, 177, 591, 180 Post Communion Prayer Page 148

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THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 186

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Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Lesson

Hazel Burke

Rashika Waterman

Amber Hoyte

Epistle

Clayton Didier

Julie-Ann Burke

Kyla Hoyte

Intercession

Inez Agard

Shawn Clarke

Tyrell Agard

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THE COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

!THE FIRST READING: !READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2 beginning at the 14th verse

Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know -- this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. But God raised him up, having loosed the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. For David says concerning him, `I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will dwell in hope. For thou wilt not abandon my soul to Hades, nor let thy Holy One see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou wilt make me full of gladness with thy presence.' "Brethren, I may say to you confidently of the patriarch David that he both died and was

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buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne, he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.

Reader: ALL:

!PSALM 111

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Here ends the Reading.

Thanks be to God. Confitebor tibi

Hallelujah!

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

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Great are the deeds of the Lord! * they are studied by all who delight in them.

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His work is full of majesty and splendour, * and his righteousness endures for ever.

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He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; * the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

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He gives food to those who fear him; * he is ever mindful of his covenant.

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He has shown his people the power of his works * in giving them the lands of the nations.

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The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; * all his commandments are sure.

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They stand fast for ever and ever, * because they are done in truth and equity.

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He sent redemption to his people he commanded his covenant for ever; * holy and awesome is his Name.

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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.

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 EPISTLE !A Reading from the Word of God written in the First Letter of Peter Chapter 1 beginning at the 3rd verse. !

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and to an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Without having seen him you love him; though you do not now see him you believe in him and rejoice with unutterable and exalted joy. As the outcome of your faith you obtain the salvation of your souls.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading.

Thanks be to God.

Great are the deeds of the Lord! * they are studied by all who delight in them. Psalm 118:2 !5

THE HOLY GOSPEL

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The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

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

On the evening of Easter day, the first day of the week, the doors

being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe." Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

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The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.

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From the Rector’s Notebook

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We continue today to give thanks to God for the glorious resurrection of our Lord in these Days of Easter.

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Easter or the Pasch as it is called celebrates that wonderful experience of joy felt continually by followers of Christ, that Christ has passed safely through the path and passage from death to life eternal.

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The biblical basis for this insistence on rejoicing derives from the passage in which our Lord tells his disciples, distressed at his going to the Father, "your sorrow will turn to joy" (Jn 16:20), and added "You are sad now, but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy" (Jn 16:22).

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Our Lord fulfilled this promise on the evening of the day of resurrection when he showed himself to the disciples and displayed his wounds to them. They were then "filled with joy when they saw the Lord" (Jn 20:20).

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Professor Patrick Regan is of the view that during the Fifty Days the community of faith is filled with the same joy and for the same reason.

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Regan goes on to say that like the first disciples it (The church) too continually experiences the life-giving presence of the risen Lord through whose wounds the Spirit of holiness is incessantly poured forth to sanctify it, and so make it into the Church, the final gathering into God of a cleansed and consecrated humanity.

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The celebration of the Fifty Day of Easter leads to the Fiftieth Day - the Day of Pentecost when we give thanks to God for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the one holy catholic and apostolic church.

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This includes the observance of the Fortieth Day the Feast of the Ascension, which will be celebrated this year on Thursday May 29th. We are asked to mark that day in our personal calendar since holy mother church invites us all to make our communion on that day of obligation.

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Jesus comes to us spiritually and sacramentally under the species of the bread and cup of Holy Communion. In the sacred rite he continues to show us his hands and his side and bids us to recognise him as Lord and God.

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We give thanks for this joyful Easter-tide as we give thanks in these days for the joy and hope of new life in Christ.

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Yours in Christ, !

Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector

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CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS THE ANNUAL BBQ Thanks to all those who patronized our Barbecue and for a job well done to those who made it happen. A good time was had by all.

HEALTH GUILD WALK There will be a Health Walk on May Day (Thursday, 1st May. We will leave St. David at 5:30 a.m. Walk towards BET, go towards the Sir Garfield Sobers Roundabout, turn left below the Chapel of St. Basil, walk past the Sargeant’s Village playing field, turn left through South View on to South Ridge and back to St. David. A healthy breakfast awaits you.

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HEALTH GUILD MOVIE NIGHT You are invited to a movie night on Friday, 16th May at 7:00 p.m. on the Church grounds. Contribution $5:00.

Refreshments will be on sale.

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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The St. David’s Church will be holding a Fund Raiser in the form of a Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday May 31 beginning at 12:30 at the Barbados Golf Club, Durants Christ Church. Entry fees: Members of Durants $50,00, Non members $125.00. Format Two-ball, Better-ball (2 members per team).

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MOTHERS’ UNION The Branch Leader and members of the Mother’s Union express Thanks to all those who supported their cake sale.

They look forward to your continued help and ask for your support for their Concert on Sunday, 25th May at 4:00 p.m. Contribution: $5:00

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BIRTHDAYS APRIL 28: Sylvia Rock; 30: Marion Cadogan MAY 1: Pearl Rock; 3: Lisa Armstrong, Granville Atkins

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Congratulations to Kathy & Mr. Justice Lionel Greenidge who celebrate their anniversary on Monday, 28th April. May God continue to bless them.

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THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERS Roy Allman, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot& family, Carl Barrow, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Basil Forbes, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Caulda “Hetty “ Hobbs, Dr. William Huey, Eileen Hunte, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Elise Layne, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Cherie Tempro, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Leslie Worrell, Vita Yarde

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HEALTH CORNER

THE COCONUT (Cocos nucifera) Early Spaniards, because of the three "eyes" of the coconut, called it coco, which means "monkey face". Many cultures have sworn by the medicinal benefits of the water, milk and meat of this fruit. We here in Barbados, we have our own beliefs and that is why we flock to the coconut vendors every Sunday after church! Well modern medical research has confirmed many of these health benefits. Today, let us take a look at coconut oil.

Coconut Oil Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which provide an immediate source of energy and enable the body to metabolise fat efficiently. This property is beneficial for persons trying to lose weight, have difficulty digesting fat or have impaired immune systems. In our bodies, medium chain fatty acids are treated very differently from long chain fatty acids. The medium chain fatty acids do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease. They help to lower the risk of both atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is primarily due to these medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil that makes it so unique and so beneficial.

Both the saturated and unsaturated fat found in most vegetable oils, meat, milk and eggs are composed of long chain fatty acids.

Coconut oil does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.

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Here are a few researched areas which showed benefits from coconut oil: ➢ Diabetes ➢ Epilepsy ➢ Cardiovascular Health ➢ Alzheimer's ➢ Weight management REFERENCES (1) (2) (3) (4)

Medium chain fatty acids: functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. Parmacol Res -2010 Mar; 61 (3): 208-12 Epub 2009 Nov 30.

Health properties of coconut oil. Agro. food. Industry Hi Tech.

May/ June 2013 Vol 24n3.

The appilcation of medium chain fatty acids: edible oil with a suppressing effect on body fat accumulation. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2008; 17 Suppl 1: 320-3 Anti-inflammatory activity of virgin coconut oil. Philipp J intern Med. 2007; Mar-Apr 45 (2): 85-88.

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Jesus Appears!

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Today

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH: ST. DAVID 6:15 a.m.

Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m.

Solemn Mass & Sermon

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Monday

5:30 a.m.

Line dancing

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Said Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00 a.m.

Office Hours

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Saturday

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Sunday

9:00 a.m.

ST. BASIL 8:30 a.m.

Next Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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Confirmation Class

Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School

Holy Communion & Homily

SOCIAL NETWORKING MINISTRY To keep informed during the week:Like the St. David’s Church on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter @St_DavidBB

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ST. DAVID’S CHURCH Christ Church, Barbados Tel. No. : 246-437-1801 E-mail: stdavid@anglican.bb

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