Lent 5c 2016

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. John 12: 7

The 5th Sunday in Lent MARCH 13, 2016

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 145 The royal banners Lent Sentence Page 98 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 The Collect Page 164 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Page 643 Epistle: Philippians 3:4b-14 Gradual Hymn 120 My spirit longs for thee THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 12:1-8 The Sermon The Apostles’ Creed Page 106 Intercession: H Page 120 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 122 O thou who dost 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 110 All ye who seek for sure relief 118 Lord, in this thy mercy’s day 125 When wounded sore the stricken heart Post Communion Prayer Page 148 The Blessing Recessional 113

THE DISMISSAL RITE Page 150 Creator of the world

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee

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

7:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Lesson

Charles Leacock

Joan Bradford

Valarie Taylor

Epistle

Glynn Wellington

Ingred Durant

Akira Evanson

Intercession

Oneal Payne Mervin Watson Gloria McCollin

THE COLLECT O Almighty God, who alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command, and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

THE FIRST READING: READER:

A Reading from the Word of God written in the book of Isaiah Chapter 43 beginning at the 16th verse.

Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God. !3

PSALM 126 In convertendo 1. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.

2. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3. Then they said among the nations, * "The LORD has done great things for them."

4. The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.

5. Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev.

6. Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy.

7. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

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

Every Friday evening in Lent at 6:00pm !4

THE EPISTLE READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the letter of Paul to the Phillipians Chapter 3 beginning at the 4th verse.

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

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 John Glory to Christ our Saviour.

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?� (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me."

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.

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From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings:

Sister Kathleen Harmon, Ph.D in a recent comment on the season of lent reflected that it is marked primarily by two themes, baptism and penitence.

Lent of course is a time when we prepare to commemorate our Lord’s passage from death to life eternal (See Hymn 180 CPWI hymnal).

This is observed as one event from Good Friday to Easter Day, which of course includes the renewal of baptismal vows at the Great Vigil on the evening of Holy Saturday.

Paul the Apostle reminds us that our baptism into Christ draws us into this crossing over festival in which we celebrate our Lord’s exaltation. We become one with Christ in his death and resurrection by the offering of ourselves to Him in the service of others.

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6:5 The offering of our lives is expressed according to Harmon in our penitential acts during Lent. The emptying of ourselves in order that we may be filled with Christ is referred to by the Greek term kenosis.

Philippians 2:7 It is in the Paschal Mystery, Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit that God almighty exalts us by drawing us more deeply into himself (theosis). !7

What all of this says is that our christian journey is one that consists continually of kenosis - emptying and theosis - exaltation. Our Lenten acts of fasting, prayer, charitable giving are not limited to lent and our exaltation is eternal.

We make the effort in our liturgy to pull all of these themes together, this is why we have baptismal and confirmation preparation and why we spend time in Lent learning more about the church’s teaching so that we may deepen our faith and knowledge of what God almighty has done and continues to do for us.

As we approach Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter let us pay attention to the liturgical observances. It is by our attendance that we grow in confidence in the matters pertaining to our faith; but moreso we give our homage and honor to our Lord and God. Your friend and priest, Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector

ANNUAL PARISH BARBECUE St. David’s Church, Christ Church

Saturday April 2nd beginning at 7:00pm Adults $45.00 children $25.00 !8

HEALTH CORNER: BY: DR. SOPHIA MARSHALL

DRINK WATER, DRINK WATER The hot days are here! Have you been drinking plenty of water? Have you thought of or researched the reasons why we should drink enough fluids every day? Let's look at a few important reasons: Balance of Body Fluids The human body is composed of approximately 60% water. Bodily fluids are lost throughout the day from breathing, urine, stool and skin evaporation. Water loss from the body is said to be either "sensible" or "insensible". Sensible loss is measureable and you know that you have lost it e.g. urine. Insensible loss cannot be measured directly and you don't know that you have lost it e.g. respiratory loss. The minimal amount of fluid loss from the body that can occur is referred to as the obligatory water loss. These fluids must be replaced to maintain good health.

Hydrate Muscle Cells The imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body can result in the onset of muscle fatigue. Think of a grape placed in the sun! Essentially the cells tend to shrivel and this adversely affects their functions. Not only muscle cells need water though, it is essential for every cell in your body. American College of Sports Medicine recommends that persons drink about 17 ounces (approx. 2 cups) of fluid about 2 hours before exercise. Fluids should be taken early and regularly during exercise to prevent dehydration.

Normal Bowel Movement Your colon tries to compensate for inadequate hydration by pulling water from stools. This action results in constipation. Drink plenty fluids and keep your colon happy!

Calorie Control Are you trying to lose or maintain your weight? There are no calories in water, so substitute that soda with water or high- water -content foods such as fruits.

Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated, add these high water content foods to your diet.

These foods are refreshing, filled with nutrients, and naturally low in calories.

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Notices and Announcements BIRTHDAYS FOR THE WEEK

March 13th- Joan Rollock 14th- Makayla Williams 17th- Estelle Davis, Karl MacCaskie 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 MEMBERS

ALL persons (young and old) seeking to join either the 6:15 OR 7:45AM CHOIRS should give their names to the Rector ASAP.

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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LITURGICAL COLOURS W = White; R = Red; P = Purple; G = Green Our celebration of the Eucharist incorporates a variety of words, signs, symbols, and actions. One of these symbols is colour. Liturgical colours symbolize the character of the different feasts and seasons of the Church year. These colours are used primarily in the priest’s sacred clothing (vestments). They are also used on banners and other church decorations.

Meaning of the Liturgical colours Match the initial of the colour to the description: 1.

Sorrow for sin, repentance, preparation. _____

2.

Hope, growth, life. _____

3.

Joy, innocence, purity, victory. _____

4.

Sacrifice, martyr, Holy Spirit. _____

Use the words next to each picture to fill in the blanks in this passage.

Every Sunday we go to C h _ _ _ _ to take part in the M _ _ _ . First, we make the Sign of Priest — Cross

the C _ _ _ _ . We listen to the R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the Liturgy of the

Mass — Church

W _ _ _ . We hear also the explanation by the p _ _ _ _ _ . The priest also prepares the gifts on the altar during the O _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

We should think about offering

Offertory — Eucharist

ourselves during this part. This is the first part of the Liturgy of the

Word — Readings

E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . The priest says the Eucharistic Prayer and the bread and wine are changed into the B _ _ _ and B _ _ _ _ of Jesus during the C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. In C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ we

Communion

receive the Body of Jesus. The Mass ends with the B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ which the priest gives us.

Consecration — Body — Blood

Blessing

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH ST. DAVID

6:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m.

ST. BASIL

8:30 a.m.

Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School 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 Discussion “The Liturgy of the Mass” (The Dismissal Rite)

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.

4:00pm

Confirmation Class The making of Palm Crosses

NEXT SUNDAY: Passion /Palm Sunday

All Services with the Blessing and Distribution of Palm Crosses

ST. DAVID

6:15 a.m.

7:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

ST. BASIL

8:30 a.m.

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

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

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