ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE
THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL
FEBRUARY 21, 2016 The 2nd Sunday in Lent Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS 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 463 Come thou font 468 God of our life, to thee* Lent Sentence Page 98 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 Gloria In Excelsis Page 102 The Collect: Page 163 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Page 499 Epistle: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Gradual Hymn 119 Lord Jesus, think on me THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 13:31-35 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: D Page 111 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 499 Dear Lord and Father The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Preface for Lent 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 145 Agnus Dei Page 147 Administration of Holy Communion 608 My God, and is thy table spread, 620 Sweet sacrament divine 623 The heavenly Word, 424 Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 113 Creator of the world, 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
Cally Boyea
Rhonda Forde
Kyla Hoyte
Epistle
Hazel Burke
Anthony Foster
Akira Evanson
Intercession
Clayton Didier
Amelia Edghill
Deanne Powlett
THE COLLECT O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE FIRST READING: READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the book of Genesis Chapter 15 beginning at the 1st verse. After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the LORD came to him, "This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the LORD; and the LORD reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said, "O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey !3
came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates...." Reader: ALL:
Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.
PSALM 27 Dominus illuminatio 1 . The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? * the Lord is the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid? 2 . When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, * it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell. 3 . Though an army should encamp against me, * yet my heart shall not be afraid; 4 . And though war should rise up against me, * yet will I put my trust in him. 5. One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; 6. To behold the fair beauty of the Lord * and to seek him in his temple. 7. For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock. V. R.
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
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THE EPISTLE READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 3 beginning at the 17th verse.
Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. Reader: ALL:
Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God.
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THE HOLY GOSPEL The Lord be with you. And also with you. A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke Glory to Christ our Saviour. At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.� He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'" The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.
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From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings: Bruce T Morrill Professor of liturgical theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School, USA wrote in an article entitled “The Liturgical Spirituality of Lent� that Lent captures the imaginations of believers, even those who have either rejected, shrugged off or never much committed to regular engagement to the liturgical life of the church. Indeed Lent carries a special ethos. It is a time when persons make that special effort at self denial that would be good to flow even outside of this solemn season. We have to guard against divorcing the activity of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent generally from the celebration of the paschal mystery. We must remember that it is the crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and the coming of the Holy spirit that gives life and meaning to our faith. The sacred liturgy is a symbolic engagement in which we ritualise those mights acts that have brought about our salvation at Easter. it requires prayer, study and consideration. Lent begins the Easter cycle, it allows us time to prepare for so deep a mystery and so great a feast, one that reaches to the observance of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. (Acts 2: 1 - 11) Morrill reminds that the christian spiritual life is not limited to participation in the liturgy; yet however it is our active involvement in the worship of the church that gives the understanding that we go out in peace to serve the Lord in the community. (BCP, CPWI page 152) It is because the liturgy of the Eucharist is so central in our lives and the source of much that we do, that again this Lenten season we spend one hour and a half each Wednesday evening making an examination of this sacred rite. !7
This provides an opportunity for sharing, asking questions, praying, and reflecting as we journey towards the renewal of our baptismal vows and celebrating the Easter rites. The christian life is a beautiful life and the worship is rich and awesome. We perhaps will never understand all that there is to know about God and the way in which he reaches out to us; yet we are called to reason together. (Isaiah 1:18) May God almighty be with us as we continue the pilgrimage, joining each Wednesday evening for prayer and contemplation on the Holy Eucharist. Your friend and priest, Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector
ST. DAVID’S PARISH CONFERENCE
Saturday March 5, 2015 8:30am - 4:30pm at the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Hastings, Christ Church A DAY OF PRAYER AND PLANNING THEME: “NURTURING THE FAITH” !8
Notices and Announcements BIRTHDAYS FOR THIS WEEK
22nd Shawn Clarke; 24th Deborah Clarke; 25th Norma Kirton; 26th Claudine Bannister; 27th Maureen Shepherd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
23rd - Margaret and Ivor Gilkes celebrate 42 years. WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR — Leroy Allder, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Ina Beamish, Joanna Bell, Norma Belle, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Joanne Bradford, Audine Brewster, Ethan Brooker, Ianthe Browne, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Mona (Walker) Edwards, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields. ADVANCED COMPUTER COURSE
Mrs. Reid will conduct an advanced element of the Computer Course. It commences on Thursday, 3rd March, 2016, from 5pm to 7pm. Registration forms are available from the ushers. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 23 February 2016 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the church hall. All members of the Parish are invited to attend. HEALTH GUILD WALK
The walk will take place February 27th, 2016 beginning at the Church Hall at 5:30 a.m. ROUTE: From the Church across Edgerton, South District, Mapp hill, 1st right turn after Gas Station, (Haynes Hill), right onto Monroe Road, right onto Dash Valley, left at junction, return via Hanson Hill, South District, Edgerton and back to Church. TOWN HALL MEETING Members of the public are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday February 23 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm to discuss “Finding a sustainable solution to Health care financing”.
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HEALTH CORNER BY: DR. SOPHIA MARSHALL DO YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION? Hypertension is defined as having a resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/ or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90mm Hg, taking antihypertensive medication, or being told by a physician or other health professional on at least two occasions that your blood pressure is high. It leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral artery disease and chronic kidney disease. The risk of cardiovascular disease doubles with every increase in SDP of 20 mm Hg or DBP of 10 mm Hg. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? Modify your lifestyle! Here’s how: ❖
Increase physical activity
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Lose weight (if needed)
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A DASH eating plan: ✓
diet rich in fruits and vegetables
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low-fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat
(DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) ❖
Salt reduction (no more than 2.4 g sodium per day)
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Moderation of alcohol consumption
(Source: ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 8th Edition)
Next Week: Exercise Prescription for individuals with hypertension
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RCIC PROGRAMME
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN
UNIT
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WE CELEBRATE (5)
The Mass — The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Things we see at Mass. Match the words with the pictures and notice them the next time you go to Mass.
LECTIONARY
CANDLES ALTAR
HOST
CHALICE
PATEN
Join the dots to match the words in both columns. Bread
A special prayer during Mass.
Eucharistic Prayer
The Blood of Jesus Christ
Wine
“This is my body; This is my blood”
Last Supper
The Body of Jesus Christ
Consecration
The first Mass
During the Last Supper Jesus gave us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink. He shared with us his own self.
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST. DAVID 6:15 a.m. Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion & Homily
Today
ST. BASIL
8:30 a.m.
Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School
Monday
10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Silver Stars Line dancing
Tuesday
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study (Adults)
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Said Mass & Homily Presentation & Discussion “The Liturgy of the Mass”
Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Prayer Group
Friday
10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Office Hours Bible Study (Children) Stations of the Cross
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY ST. DAVID 6:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. ST. BASIL
8:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School
ST. DAVID’S CHURCH Christ Church, Barbados Tel. No. : 246-437-1801 E-mail: stdavid@anglican.bb Share this bulletin with a relative or friend
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