Easter 4 2017

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7th May, 2017 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 E-mail: nburke@anglican.bb Associate: 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

Introit Hymn

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE

174* 169 Easter Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria In Excelsis The Collect:

The Lord is risen indeed Come ye faithful rise the strain Page 98 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page 169

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 Page 495 The Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Gradual Hymn 361 All People that on earth do dwell THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 10:1-10 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 106 Intercession C Page 108 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT Offertory Hymn 351 Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided Presentation of the Offering 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 147 Administration of Holy Communion 664 Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep 489 Shepherd divine, our wants relieve 175 Jesus live! Thy terrors now can no more, O death, appeal us Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE Easter Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 384 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15am

7:45am

8:30 a.m.

1st Reading

Michael Thompson

Patricia Porter

Brittney Clarke

The Epistle

Marcelline Smith

George Holder

Chad Thomas

Intercession

Tyrone Squires

Margaret Burke

Shanelle Quintyne

THE COLLECT: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER page 169 THE FIRST READING: READER:

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2 beginning at the 42nd verse.

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Reader: ALL:

Psalm 23

Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.

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THE EPISTLE READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in 1st Peter Chapter 2 beginning at the 19th verse.

For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.� When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.

THE HOLY GOSPEL The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

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

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Jesus said, Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.� Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord

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Message from His Grace the Archbishop of the West Indies, Primate and Metropolitan and The Bishop of Barbados The Most Rev’d Dr. The Honorable John W. D. Holder for Home and Family Month May, 2017 To be shared with congregations on Sunday, May 7, My Friends in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of Our Lord.

The month of May is observed as Home and Family Month.

We pause to reflect on God’s great gift of the family. We offer special thanks for the blessings and joys of family life that can help us to understand God’s love for us and his world.

The family places a high level of responsibility upon us.

This responsibility is at its highest level, in the moulding of the young, within the family. Through this process, we work to ensure the great qualities we associate with God; qualities like honesty, fair play, caring, sharing and forgiveness, are passed on to our children. These qualities can help them, to appreciate the great treasures of family life.

When our families are not strong and supportive of the young; if they do not provide a wholesome nurturing environment, where our children can learn to distinguish right from wrong, and where they become conscious that there is a God to be worshiped and praised, then something will be missing from their lives. Our focus on family, must therefore be at the same time, a focus on wholesome child rearing, which the family ought to create.

We must make every effort to give our children the time and the space to grow and mature without inflicting upon them the burdens that are not of their making.

We need to let them grow within a godly, supportive, and caring environment, allowing them to develop at the pace of children.

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Let us make a commitment as parents, guardians, adults and children, to live up to the great responsibility that family life places upon us. Let us work to ensure that our families are strong and that our homes are places where love and support are experienced by all.

We pray that God will grant all parents the strength, vison and courage they need to guide the young that God has placed in their care. We pray especially for those who may be finding their family responsibilities difficult. May God grant them the courage they need at this time to do their very best.

Let us stay committed to our families, in light all the many things that can pose a threat to good, Christian family relationships. Let us become even more aware of the crucial role of the family in helping us to cope with life. In a world that is becoming very fast paced and more impersonal, the warmth and support that the family can provide is absolutely necessary.

We pray at this time for all families. May God enable us to make our families wonderful experiences of his many blessings.

Your friend and Bishop, + John Barbados

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 10th Aldith Denny-Rawlins, Kay Walford 13th Pauline Beckles.

MOTHER’S UNION The St. David’s Mother’s Union Branch is celebrating 40 years today. The Outreach Service and Awards ceremony is at 4:00pm. All are invited.

WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR Tyrell McCollin, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Emmerson Rock, Pearl Rock, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli.

THELMA BERRY NURSERY SCHOOL We welcome the Principal, staff and students and parents at the 10:00am Service today as they worship with us to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Thelma Berry Nursery School. We wish them continued success.

YOUNG ORGANISTS IN CONCERT The Commission on Liturgy, Spirituality and Music presents “Young Organists in Concert”. Come and hear Mathew Banfield, Christopher Browne, Janaye Burgess, Ahkanni Drakes, Keimar Greene, Nathan Lovell, Nicholas Stevenson and Dequan Rowe on Saturday June 3rd, 2017 at 6:00pm in the St. James Parish Church.

Admission $25.00 in aid of the organ scholarship Fund.

MAY MEASUREMENT MONTH We support the Heart and Stroke Foundation as they join the Global effort of recording 25 million Blood Pressure (BP) readings during the month of May. Get checked!

Know your BP reading.

PLEASE TAKE THIS BULLETIN WITH YOU. SHARE IT WITH A RELATIVE, FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE. !8

206. THE GOOD SHEPHERD (JOHN 10:1-21) MEMORY VERSE: "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own." JOHN 10:14 CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORD: 1. "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the (DOOR, WINDOW), but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber." JOHN 10:1 TRUE OR FALSE: 2. "But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." JOHN 10:2 TRUE OR FALSE 3. "To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." JOHN 10:3 TRUE OR FALSE CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORDS: 4. "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his (NAME, VOICE)." JOHN 10:4 5. "Then Jesus said to them again, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the (HOUSE, SHEEP).' " JOHN 10:7 TRUE OR FALSE: 6. "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture."

JOHN 10:9 TRUE OR FALSE CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORDS: 7. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His (LIFE, TIME) for the sheep." JOHN 10:11 8. "I am the good shepherd; and I (KNOW, SEE) My sheep, and am (KNOWN, SEEN) by My own."

JOHN 10:14 9. "As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the (HIRELING, SHEEP)." JOHN 10:15

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HEALTH CORNER BY: SOPHIA MARSHALL, PH.D CONTROLLING YOUR CHOLESTEROL We learnt that too much ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) can lead to cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, they are ways of lowering your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease and stroke. Your situation may be such that your doctor prescribes medication to help lower your cholesterol. Whether or not this is the case, lifestyle changes are vital to improving your cholesterol levels and overall health.

GET ACTIVE Become physically active! You can lower your cholesterol by doing 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times a week. Take a friend, spouse or even a work colleague and take a brisk walk on evenings or mornings. Go dancing or riding but find something that you enjoy!

EAT FOR A HEALTHY HEART Start following a heart-healthy diet. Modify your meals to include more fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish and low-fat dairy products. Reduce your intake of red meat and high-sugar foods.

QUIT SMOKING Yes, quit smoking because it can lower ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL) and raise the level of triglycerides (type of fat) in your blood.

Cigarettes contain acrolein, a chemical compound, which is believed to interfere with the function of HDL. This results in more accumulation of fat in the bloodstream and throughout the body.

EDUCATE YOURSELF Learn about the fats that increase ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and this will assist you in making informed decisions when grocery shopping. Pay attention to the nutrition labels on the food items that you buy. Labels are supposed to be a source of vital information and are not just for decoration. Research any words that you don’t understand by using the internet or reading books.

Let’s start today to make these lifestyle changes and aim for better health!

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Today

ST. DAVID Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School 10:00am Administration of Holy Comm. & Homily 4:00pm St. David’s Mother’s Union Anniversary Service 8:30am Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School 6:15am 7:45am

ST. BASIL Monday

10:00am 5:30pm

Silver Stars Line dancing

Tuesday

9:30am 6:30pm

Bible Study Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday

7:00pm

Said Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00am

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00am 5:00pm

Office Hours Bible Study (Children)

Saturday

9:00am

Confirmation Class

NEXT SUNDAY: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. DAVID 6:15am Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45am Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School ST. BASIL

8:30am

Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School

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