Easter 4 [2015]

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH

ST. BASIL’S CHAPEL

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 10: 11 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Good Shepherd Sunday 26th April 2015 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

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE Introit Hymn 171* 176 Easter Sentence Page 98 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 Gloria in Excelsis Page 102 Collect Page 169 (bulletin pg 2) 1st Reading: Psalm 23 2nd Reading: Gradual Hymn

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

THE HOLY GOSPEL: The Sermon The Nicene Creed Intercession: F Act of Penitence: The Absolution The Greeting of Peace

Acts 4: 32-37 (Page 495; bulletin pg 3)

1 John 3: 1-8 476 John10: 11-16 Page 104 Page 115 Page 123 Page 124 Page 124

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY Hymn 167* 185 The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Easter Preface 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 144 The Invitation Page 145 Agnus Dei Page 147 Administration of Holy Communion 583* 489, 571, 657* Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 182 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

Aline Bushell

Niycia Barrow

Julie Welch

Epistle

Michael Thompson

Chevon Brewster

Shonnay Welch

Intercession

Cally Boyea

Krystle Clarke

Elwyn Price

THE COLLECT AND READINGS THE COLLECT O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear His voice we may know Him who calls 
 us each by name, and follow where He leads: who, with you and 
 the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

THE LESSON A Reading from the Word of God written in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 4 beginning at the 1st verse Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet; and distribution was made to each as any had need. Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field which belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 23 Dominus regit me.

1.The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.

2.He makes me lie down in green pastures* and leads me beside still waters.

3.He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his name's sake.

4.Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;* for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5.You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my 
 cup is running over.

6.Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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 John Chapter 3 beginning at the 1st verse See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's

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children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. Every one who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him.

Little children, let no one deceive you. He who does right is righteous, as he is righteous. He who commits sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.

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.

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd.

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.

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From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings: This fourth Sunday of Easter is often called ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’. The reading from the Gospel of St John chapter 10 is always featured in the liturgy for this day.

The author of the Gospel according to St. John recalls for us God’s loving care for all people and demonstrates this in the way in which Jesus has gathered all humanity to be one flock, one sheepfold.

Chapter 10 of St. John’s Gospel reminds us that our Saviour is the awesome and unique shepherd who lays down his life for the entire world and wants us to keep on growing in his grace.

The Book of Common Prayer (CPWI) makes the connection between Easter faith and the Good shepherd image in the words of blessing, viz:The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect in every good work to do his will; and the blessing … (BCP page 150) There was a time in our Diocese when, on the Sunday in which the Good Shepherd Gospel was read, students of Codrington College were given the opportunity to address various congregations so as to give enlightenment regarding studying at the college and to encourage vocations to the sacred ministry.

Indeed in some dioceses today is also known as Vocation Sunday, when persons are asked to pray

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for and to consider that God almighty may be calling them to serve the church as priests.

Over the past twenty to twenty five years we really have not seen an abundance of young people offering themselves for the sacred ministry. Our entire society, if not the entire world, is oriented differently, so that vocations across the world in the major historic churches have fallen off drastically.

The average candidate for ordination is either a middle aged person who is seeking a second career or an individual, who having put in the required number of years has retired from their workplace and after a brief period of structured reading, is ordained.

Such persons bring tremendous experience and wisdom to the church and their contribution is highly valued; however we are always seeking out young vocations in this ministry so as to ensure a good future for the preaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacrament.

In the midst of the changes in society, let us remember that God continues call his intelligent and talented young people to serve him as priests.

Let us pray for an increase in vocations to the sacred ministry and that parents , guardians and members of the various congregations would encourage and support young people who feel called to the ordained ministry of the church.

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

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NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS TRINITY TERM This is the end of the first week of the Trinity Term. It is an exciting term as we have various times of examination being prepared for. We wish the students the teachers, parents and guardians God’s grace and peace.

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MOTHERS’ UNION NOTICES May 8 is the official date of the Mothers’ Union Anniversary.

The Mothers’ Union Picnic will take place on WhitMonday, May 25 at King George V Park, St. Philip.

Details will come later.

The Mothers’ Union Concert will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.

DIOCESAN ALTAR SERVERS ASSOCIATION A new body to govern the the ministry of Altar Servers in our Diocese has been formed and a new executive was elected on Saturday April 11, 2015.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Mr. Kareem Rowe Vice President Ms. Suzette Bourne Secretary Ms. Keisha Best Treasurer Mr. Sheldon Layne Asst. Secretary/Treasurer - Ms. Julie-Ann Burke Public Relations Officer - Mrs. Margaret Browne Synod Representative - Ms. Alicia Waldron DEANERY REPRESENTATIVES St. John Ms. Sherill Weekes Christ Church Mr. Frank Harris St. Michael Mr. Winston Gibbs St. Peter Mr. Earl Cumberbatch Congrats to all

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HEALTH GUILD WALK The Health Guild walk will be held on Friday May 1, 2015 beginning at 5:30pm. The route:- Turn right at Living Waters, on to Fort George reservoir. Turn right at Dash Valley, right through South District up to Nazarene Church, turn right at Egerton and return to St. David.

BIRTHDAYS APRIL 26: Judy Welch; 28: Sylvia Rock 30: Marion Cadogan, Keisha Collymore; MAY 1: Pearl Rock ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE NOTICES If you would like your special occasion (wedding anniversaries etc) mentioned during the Sunday Mass or in the parish bulletin please speak to the Rector or to Mrs. Reid during the previous week or before. As an absolute last resort you can pass a note to one of the ushers that you would like the event mentioned during the notices.

PLEASE PRAY FOR …

L e r o y A l l d e r, G r a c e Armstrong, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Ina Beamish, Norma Belle, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, E t h a n B r o o k e r, I a n t h e Browne, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Owen Harrison, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Elaine Hewitt, Caulda “Hetty” Hobbs, Clotilda Howard, Eileen Hunte, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Tyrell McCollin, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Emmerson Rock, Pearl Rock, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Chrie Tempro, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Anne Wiltshire, Vita Yarde.

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HEALTH CORNER Last week we considered body image but do you know what your body type is? Our body type is inherited from our parents. Learning to understand your body can help you to appreciate and love it! Take a look at the three basic body types: Three Main Body Types Endomorph Build

Heavy rounded, shoulders often narrower than hips; prominent abdominal viscera, Body Fat large trunk and thighs, tapering extremities Features Higher percentage, often carried on the hips, waist, thighs and buttocks Examples Rounded John Goodman, Bill Clinton, Roseanne Barr Mesomorph Build

Broad shoulder, narrowness in the rib cage, waist, and hips; weight concentrated in Body Fat upper body; compact and muscular Features Medium, often carried around the waist Angular, ‘chiseled,’ prominent cheekbones Examples Arnold Schwarzenegger, Darryl Hannah, Kevin Costner Ectomorph Build

Tall, slim, small-framed; narrow shoulders and hips Body Fat Very little; tends to be disperses evenly Features Thin, long jaw Mia Farrow, Anthony Perkins, Fred Astaire Examples SOURCESNutrition Dimension/ContinuingEducation.comhttp:// wiki-fitness.com/

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THE WEEK IN THE PARISH: ST. DAVID Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon

TODAY

6:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m.

Monday

10:00 a.m. Silver Stars 5:30 p.m. Line Dancers

Tuesday

Heroes’ Day – Public Holiday

Wednesday

7:00 p.m. Said Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00 a.m. Prayer Group

Friday

Public Holiday (No Office Hours)

Saturday

Confirmation Class

ST. BASIL Sunday

Next Sunday

8:30 a.m.

6:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon & Sunday School Holy Communion & Homily

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

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