ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE
THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 5th February, 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 3 Epiphany Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria in Excelsis The Collect:
THE ENTRANCE RITE
Christ, whose glory fills the skies Page 98 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page 161
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9a Psalm 112:1-9 1) Page 620 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 106 Intercession F Page 115 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT Offertory Hymn 134 Lift high the cross 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 295 - there's a spirit in the air (tune) Palms of glory 594 - O God unseen yet ever near 651 - it is a thing most wonderful Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 618 Sent forth by God's blessings
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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15am
8:00am
1st Reading
Glynn Wellington
Anne Wilkinson
Shanelle Quintyne
The Epistle
William Gollop
Dr. Trevor Drakes
Lynnn Armstrong
Intercession
Tyrone Squires
Veronica Squires
Julie Dionne Welch
THE COLLECT:
Epiphany 4
8:30 a.m.
page 161
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 !3
poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your 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 112:1-10
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THE EPISTLE READER:
A Reading from Paul’s 1st letter to the 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� !4
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. 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 Matthew Glory to Christ our Saviour. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "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, !5
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 Praise to Christ our Lord.
FROM THE RECTOR’S NOTEBOOK
Greetings: During the past week I was able to attend a Faith Leaders Consultation hosted by The Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP)and Caribbean Faith Leaders on ending HIV and AIDS by 2030 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. !6
The consultation focused on Faith Leaders’ contributions in addressing the recommendations from the UN High Level 2016 Political Declaration and to agree on strategies to promote healthy living for all age groups; review best practices; identify gaps to be filled, resources required, and types of regional cooperation. Participants heard from Professor Clive Landis, Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus who presented on "What the Science is saying", while Rev. Dr. Nyambura Njoroge, representative of the World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy presented on "The Role of Faith Leaders". It was interesting to be back in a forum discussing HIV and AIDS (the two are not the same) since I was among the first in our Diocese to be trained when the Diocese of Barbados under the direction of Dr. Henrick Ellis set up the training workshop in HIV/AIDS Counseling around 2001 -2002. What was primary in the discussion at the Consultation was the fact that religious leaders must not use sacred texts to build barriers that separate persons on moral or other grounds; but rather must accept that we are all made in the image of God.
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On our part it seems more useful if the theological outlook is that God became human in each of us, and that incarnational premise must undergird all of our human interaction. Can humanity bring an end to AIDS. Yes we can. Will it be easy? No it will not be easy. It will involve every human being in the effort. We must first of all bring an end to stigma and discrimination. One would have thought that we would have gotten past that stage by now with the first infections occurring some thirty years ago. It has been demonstrated that treatment of persons living with HIV with antiretroviral medication can reduce the viral load in order that HIV infected persons can live goal oriented lives, similar to uninfected persons. Let us pray that with the help of God almighty we may attain the goals that have been set out and that we may play our part in assisting humanity in ending HIV and AIDS.
Your friend and Priest Noel A. Burke. M.A. (The Rev’d Canon) Rector
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HEALTH CORNER BY: SOPHIA MARSHALL, PH.D COMMON MISTAKES MADE WITH WEIGHT LOSS It’s the beginning of the year and the gyms are crowded with persons trying to lose weight. Everyone has a theory and ‘proven’ method about achieving weight loss. However, research has shown that weight reduction in a slow and steady fashion is more likely to be successful. American College of Sports Medicine recommends a weight loss of 1-2 lbs. a week. Here are some common mistakes made when trying to lose weight: 1. Severe restrictions in caloric intake Some persons so restrict their dietary intake that essentially they put themselves on starvation diets. This does not work and can lead to serious health issues. Such diets cannot be maintained in the long-term and persons tend to regain the weight quickly. AIM: Initially make small changes that can be maintained for life. 2. Skipping meals It is often thought that skipping meals will result in weight loss. Research actually shows that persons, who eat less than 3 meals a day, consume more calories than persons who eat 3 meals. Interestingly as well, is the research which shows that generally persons who eat breakfast weight less than those who do not. AIM: A healthy breakfast of protein and fiber every morning. This will keep you full until lunchtime. Strive for 3 meals each day. 3. Calories from beverages aren’t counted Your favorite smoothies, hazelnut coffee and alcoholic drinks all contribute to your caloric intake. Often persons use these beverages but don’t reduce their solid intake to compensate for the liquid calories. AIM: Substitute high calorie beverages with water or use vegetable juices, 100% fruit juices, and low-calorie drinks in moderation. 4. Too much dressing Did you know that 1 tablespoon of dressing can add 75-100 calories to your meal? Okay, so you decided to have a Caesar salad with shrimp instead of your usual Double Decker but then you ‘drowned’ it with salad dressing! The Quarter pounder may have been about 400 calories but your salad is now 500 calories! AIM: Less dressing and eventually maybe no dressing.
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 5th Brian Mandeville, Julie Dionne Welch 6th Amber Hoyte; 7th Joseph Bourne 8th Ena Gollop; 9th Etheline Nurse ELECTIONS TO THE PCC This morning we are electing six persons on the Parochial Church Council and a person to serve as Synod Representative and Alternate Synod Representative respectively. At 4:30pm in the Church Hall we will meet to discuss the Budget. DIOCESAN SERVICE
A Diocesan Service will 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. WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR — Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Cherie Tempro, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Anne Wiltshire, Vita Yarde.
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.
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST. DAVID Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School 10:00am Said Mass & Sermon
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
Office Hours Bible Study (Children) Confirmation Class
6th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
ST. DAVID
6:15am 7:45am
Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School
ST. BASIL
8:30am
Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School
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