The St. David's Bulletin for Epiphany 5 (2020)

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

“FOR I TELL YOU, UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS EXCEEDS THAT OF THE

SCRIBES AND

PHARISEES, YOU WILL NEVER ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” MATTHEW 5:20

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 9TH FEBRUARY, 2020 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 E-mail: nburke@anglican.bb Bishop-in-Residence: The Most Rev’d Dr John W.D. Holder, CBE, LLD; Former Bishop of Barbados and Former Archbishop of the West Indies

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE Introit Hymn

2 *475 Epiphany Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria In Excelsis The Collect:

Awake my soul and with the sun Sometimes a light surprises Page 98 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page 161

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112 Page 578 The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Gradual Hymn 388 Stand up and bless the Lord THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 5:13-20 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession C Page 108 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT Offertory Hymn 395 Give light O Lord The 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 370 King of glory, King of peace 573 Bread of Heaven on thee we feed 611 O Food that weary pilgrims love Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Epiphany Blessing Page 149 Notices and Announcements

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Recessional Hymn 45

Ye servants of the Lord

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

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

7:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

1st Reading

Elsa Weekes

Muriel Niles

Anne Wiltshire

Epistle

Glynn Wellington

Colleen King

Lynn Armstrong

Intercession

Dr. Wayne Welch

Anne Wilkinson

Julie Dionne Welch

The Collect:

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THE FIRST READING: READER:

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of Isaiah Chapter 58 beginning at the 1st verse.

Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!

Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of me righteous judgments, they delight to draw near to God. "Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?" Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day, and oppress all your workers. Look, you fast only to quarrel and to fight and to strike with a wicked fist. Such fasting as you do today will not make your voice heard on high. Is such the fast that I choose, a day to humble oneself? Is it to bow down the head like a bulrush, and to lie in sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast, a day acceptable to the LORD? Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your

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light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry for help, and he will say, Here I am.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.

Psalm 112

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

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. My speech and my proclamation were not with plausible words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God. Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to perish.

But we speak God's wisdom, secret and hidden, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him" these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.

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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 St.Mathew Glory to Christ our Saviour.

"You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot."You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.�

The Gospel of Christ.

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From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings: The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife�, in honour of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

Health Coverage.

The year 2020 is significant for WHO in the context of nursing and midwifery strengthening for Universal

Most of us either in our childhood or adult years have had an interaction with a nurse. They are often the first point of contact when we are ill or require any kind of health care.

The World Health Organisation states on its website, that Nurses and midwives play a vital role in providing health services. These are the people who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children; giving lifesaving immunizations and health advice; looking after older people and generally meeting everyday essential health needs. They are often, the first and only point of care in their communities. The world needs nine (9) million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.

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Just about a week ago I had the privilege of joining Mr. Alvin Hart, MPH, RN Infection Control Officer at Geriatric Hospitals on the programme, “Vital Signs” which is hosted by the Barbados Nurses Association. Mr. Hart is the Public Relations Officer, Barbados Nurses Association and Radio Host of the Vital Signs Radio Programme - VOB 92.9 Starcom network.

During the discussion concern was expressed for the violence in society. While we often hear or read of this in the news media, nurses see at first hand the worse that humanity can do.

Wonderfully however, nurses also see the beauty and awe of human creation every time a new baby is born into the world.

Very often we do not think of nurses, unless there is the desire to become a nurse or unless we require their services. On the all too short radio programme, I yet had to opportunity to ask God’s blessing on all nurses and Midwives.

The care of the sick grew out of the spiritual care for persons. It was very often the work of nuns who took on the vocation of caring for the unwell.

To this day some nurses carry the title of “Sister” which is a link to the sacred origins of nursing.

May God bless the Officers and members of the Barbados Nurses Association and all nurses both in Barbados and across the world and keep them safe in their work.

Your friend and priest,

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

HEALTH CORNER BY: SOPHIA MARSHALL, PH.D I am sure that most of you pay close a1en3on to food labels and the listed ingredients of items on your grocery list; however here are a few phrases or terms that you should be wary of: No Sugar Added No sugar added doesn’t mean a product is calorie or carbohydrate free! Remember foods, including fruits and vegetables naturally contain sugar. So although these products may not have added sugar, they still may contain natural sugars.

Sugar Free Sugar-free products have less than 0.5 grams of sugars per serving, but they still contain calories and carbohydrates from other sources. Sugar free doesn’t mean a product has fewer calories than the regular version; it may have more. These products may contain sugar alcohols such as mannitol or sorbitol.

Fat Free Fat-free products could be loaded with sugar, and sugar-free products could be loaded with fat.

Sometimes fat-free products can contained nearly as many calories as the full-fat versions.

Light The term 'light' has been used by manufacturers in reference to the flavour and not calorie count as often interpreted by the consumer. To be considered a

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light product, the fat content has to be 50% less than the amount found in comparable products.

Remember read the labels carefully, do your research and don't be fooled!

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 12 Joan DePeiza, 13 Julie-Ann Burke, 15 Brian Nicholls 180TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR Copies of the 180th Anniversary Calendar of the St. David’s Church were distributed last Sunday. Please ask the Ushers for one if you were not present.

The First Signature event for the 180th Anniversary will be a POLICE BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT Sunday 22nd March 2020 SERVERS’ MEETING There will be a meeting immediately after Mass this morning for members of the Server’s guild and their parents.

2020 CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmation Class began on Saturday (February 8, 2020) at 9:00am. Any person desirous of being confirmed can still attend Next Saturday.

2020 STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES Parishioners are asked to kindly collect their Stewardship Envelopes after Mass today.

WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR… Leroy Allder, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Ina Beamish, Joanna Bell, Norma Belle, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Ianthe Browne, Patricia

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Browne, Marion Cadogan Estelle Davis, Sylvia Fields.

Nancy Durant,

CHILDREN’S CORNER Let Your Light Shine

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST DAVID

6:15am 7:45am

ST. BASIL

8:30am

Monday

5:30pm

Tuesday

10:00am 6:30pm

Wednesday

7:00pm

Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon, SundaySchool Holy Mass & Sermon, Sunday School Line Dancing Bible Study Choir Rehearsal Holy Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00am

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00am 5:00pm

Office Hours Children’s Bible Study

Saturday

9:00am

NEXT SUNDAY

February 16, 2020

Confirmation Class

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

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ST DAVID

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

ST. BASIL

8:30am

Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon,Sunday School Admin of Holy Comm and Homily Holy Mass & Sermon, Sunday School

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