ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE
THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL
THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 29th January, 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
ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS Introit Hymn 232 Epiphany Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria in Excelsis The Collect:
THE ENTRANCE RITE
My God how wonderful thou art, Page 98 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page 161
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 Page 483 The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Gradual Hymn 511 Blest are the pure in heart, THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12 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 475 Sometimes a light surprises Presentation of the Offering Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Epiphany 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 145 The Invitation Page 147 Administration of Holy Communion 266 Breathe on me, Breath of God, 119 Lord Jesus, think on me, 453 Make me a channel of your peace. Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 323 Lord her watch
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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15am
7:45am
8:30 a.m.
1st Reading
Hazel Burke Julie-Ann Burke
Deanne Powlett
The Epistle
Sharman Skinner
Krystle Clarke
Lana Trotman
Intercession
Charles Leacock
Aleah FordeMcCarthy
Chad Thomas
THE COLLECT:
Epiphany 3
page 161
THE FIRST READING: READER:
A Reading from the Word of God written in the book of Micah Chapter 6 beginning at the 1st verse.
Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. "O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD.� "With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?� He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Reader: ALL:
Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God. !3
Psalm 15
Page 483
THE EPISTLE READER:
A Reading from Paul’s 1st letter to the Corinthians Chapter 1 beginning at the 18th verse.
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.� Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength. Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." Reader: ALL:
Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.
THE HOLY GOSPEL The Lord be with you. And also with you. !4
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to Christ our Saviour. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.
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FROM THE RECTOR’S NOTEBOOK Greetings: The month of January seemed long, which is fine, since we often complain that time appears to be going by rather swiftly. For many this is still the time of year when we set our sails for whatever kind of wind we may encounter in both calm waters or the storms of life. There are times when we set off with great excitement with New Year Resolutions only to lose them by the end of January. Maybe February is a more realistic time to begin the changes in our lives that we would really like to make and follow through towards the end of the year. We may very well find that the festivities leading to Christmas begin as early as November. When we reach the start of the New Year there are still residual festivities and other leftovers that take our attention. There may still be some ham and great cake from Christmas and New Year and some other beverages that I won’t detail here. As the year grows older this week let us begin to truly focus on the meaning of our lives and what we truly would like to accomplish; not only for the year; but for a longer time. We recognize however the longest journey begins with the first few steps and that is how it was for the first disciples of our Lord. !6
In terms of our physical health, we may determine to lessen our intake of sugar sweetened drinks and we do not need a tax on these products to discourage us. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that for adults aged 18–64, physical activity includes leisure time physical activity (for example: walking, dancing, gardening, hiking, swimming), transportation (e.g. walking or cycling), occupational (i.e. work), household chores, play, games, sports or planned exercise, in the context of daily, family, and community activities. In order to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone health, reduce the risk of NCDs and depression. We may determine to participate more in the life of the church such as reading lessons at Mass or leading the Intercession. Teaching Sunday School or joining an organization. There are times in national and church life too, when persons watch from the sidelines and may at times criticise; however there are many opportunities for involvement. As we press on towards the second month of the year let us listen to what the good Lord may be leading us to be or to do and when we hear that voice let us obey. Your friend and Priest Noel A. Burke. M.A. (The Rev’d Canon) Rector PCC ELECTIONS Nominations will close on Thursday February 2. Elections will be held on Sunday February 5, 2017. !7
HEALTH CORNER BY: SOPHIA MARSHALL, PH.D Sarah: Everything is so expensive and they want me to eat healthy. I can’t understand it. Tricia: You know prevention is better than cure and tell the truth it’s much cheaper too! When the doctor tells you that the test will cost $1000, what do you do? Find the money, right? Sarah: You have a point there, you know. Well my dear friend help me stretch these few cents. Remember I’m diabetic. Tricia: I always hear you talk about the amount of sugar in foods but remember diabetes is a condition where the body cannot properly control glucose in the body. You must always remember that carbohydrates are converted to sugars in the body. So you must control the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Sarah: So wait you mean I should watch the bread, biscuits, fruit, milk, juices and things like that! Tricia: Yes please and you should eat high fibre foods because they tend to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, increase your blood glucose level slowly. Sarah: And I feel full when I use high fibre foods. Tricia: Exactly! The Plantation up the road has a lot of yams and sweet potatoes. And you can get breadfruits from the fellow down the road. Now look, that wouldn’t cost you much. Sarah: What about snacks? You know I like my snacks. Tricia: Leave out the chips, corn curls and sweet biscuits. Make fruits your snack. Look Sarah, pick up those little apples and I have dunks at home. Sarah: Girl, when I think about fruits, I am always thinking imported fruits. Tricia: That is why your grocery bill always give you de pressure. You haven’t heard the slogan on tv. ‘Grow Well Eat Well Live Well - Right Here in Bim’*. *GEL Campaign by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water Resource Management
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 31st Joan Bradford, Phyllis Knight Feb 1st Walter Best, Jeanette Hoad, Laura Nicholls 4th Dominic Durant, Kevin Maloney, Anne Straker. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
The flowers on both Altars have been donated by Mrs. Joyce Lashley in memory of her late husband, The Rev’d Canon Paul Lashley. He would have celebrated his birthday on January 24th and January 31st would have been their Wedding Anniversary. SPECIAL COLLECTION A Special collection will be taken on Sunday January 29, to defray the cost of the Diocesan Service to be held on Sunday February 19 at 10:00am at Kensington Oval. Those attending the service are asked to bring their CPWI Hymnal and the Book of Common Prayer. 2017 CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmation Class will begin on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 9:00am. If you have not submitted your information on those desiring to be Confirmed do so today!! All candidates are asked to bring a notebook, prayerbook and Bible. WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR — Tyrell McCollin, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Emmerson Rock, Pearl Rock, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle.
CHOIR REHEARSAL All persons interested (Children & Adults) in becoming members of the Church Choir please note that Rehearsal is on Tuesday at 6:30pm. All parts are invited, but we especially need more Altos, Tenors and Basses. COME AND BE AUDITIONED!!! !9
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST. DAVID Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School
Today
6:15am 8:00am
ST. BASIL
8:30am
Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School
Monday
10:00am 5:30pm
Silver Stars Line dancing
Tuesday
9:30am 6:30pm
Bible Study Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday
7:00pm
Said Mass & Homily
Friday
10:00am 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am
NEXT SUNDAY ST. DAVID
Confirmation Class
5th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 6:15am 7:45am 10:00am
ST. BASIL
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8:30am
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