ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE
THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL
Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31
THE 10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PROPER 14 Sunday August 13, 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
Introit Hymn
ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE
33* 392 General Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria In Excelsis The Collect:
Again the Lord’s own day is here When Morning Gilds the Skies Page 100 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page 177
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 85:8-13 Page 579 The Epistle: Romans 10:5-15 Gradual Hymn 535 O for an heart to love my God THE HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33 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 232 My God, how wonderful thou art Presentation of the Offering Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Common Preface Page 130 “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 Post Communion Prayer Page 148 573 Bread of heaven, on Thee we feed 536 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee 499 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 151 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 228 Immortal, Invisble, God only wise Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you
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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15am
7:45am
8:30 a.m.
1st Reading
Elsa Weekes
Muriel Niles
Shonnay Welch
The Epistle
Sharman Skinner
Sherry Maloney
Valarie Taylor
Intercession
Cally Boyea
Colleen King
Chad Thomas
THE COLLECT: Proper 14
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THE FIRST READING: READER:
A Reading from the Word of God written in Genesis Chapter 37 beginning at the 1st verse.
Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Now his brothers went to pasture their father's flock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, "Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them." He answered, "Here I am.” So he said to him, "Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me."So he sent him from the valley of Hebron. He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, "What are you seeking?” "I am seeking my brothers," he said; "tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.” The man said, "They have gone away, for I heard them say, 'Let us go to Dothan.'" So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, "Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw !3
him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, "Let us not take his life.” Reuben said to them, "Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him" --that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh." And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. Reader: ALL: Psalm 85:8-13
Here ends the Reading Thanks be to God. Page 579
THE EPISTLE READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in Romans Chapter 10 beginning at the 5th verse. Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that "the person who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that comes from faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) "or 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? "The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and !4
Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 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. Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little !5
faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord From The Rector’s Notebook Greetings: Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou would do Hymn 266 CPWI Hymnal There is something fundamental to Barbadian life and it is that the majority of our young people between the ages of 16 years and 35 years are good, positive and actively engaged in character building activities. I feel that I must remind Barbadians of something else, that the Christian church in Barbados does not have the remedy for the difficulties and challenges posed by the few gun-toting young people who terrorize our neighbourhoods in their scramble to take the lives or break the limbs of other young people. It has become a norm when deviance among a subset of your youth seems to be rising to ask ‘what is the church doing about it’. The Church as the Catechism of the Book of Common Prayer states, is the Body of Christ proclaiming the Kingdom of God as it prays, worships and promotes justice, peace and love. !6
The members of the church continuously call and invite persons to join in worship, praise and thanksgiving to God. We also seek to nurture new believers with our christian Education programs such as Confirmation Class, Sunday School and bible study. The church is the divine society that happens also to be a reality in the world and so is actively involved and engaged in the issues of the day, offering hope to the entire society. Therefore we have a prophetic duty to watch, warn and guide in all matters of concern; not simply when society feels as though it has reached a crisis point. The challenge for Barbados is that many of us have ignored the voice of the church and see the church as irrelevant and basically non-existent. One gets the impression that persons will call on church only when society feels as though it has run out of appropriate responses. We have moved away from our spiritual and moral moorings and some even proclaim that they have no religion. We think that the answers to Barbados’ issues will come if we were to have for money forgetting the words of Jesus: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 The religious tradition of Barbados is part of our spiritual heritage and culture, in which we find concern for the welfare of others, care for the vulnerable and value for life. !7
We as church, faithful to our mission to proclaim the kingdom of God often seek to come to the community’s aid until next time. If we are to stop the tide of violence among sections of our youth, we cannot simply rely on more severe policing; but rather take charge of ourselves and be more careful about violence in our speech and daily communication with each other. We have to:• avoid emotionally charged terms when we speak. • bring the children to church (they can never be too young). • ensure that God is a part our conversation at meal times in our homes. • Set clear rules for behaviour in our households • be watchful over the young people in our homes • know the friends of the children. • know the parents of our children's’ friends This is not some magical formula; but simply the way in which the parents and grandparents in our lovely nation have brought up generations of Barbadians. May God almighty stay the hands of those who would do harm and bless us as we seek peace, harmony and hope. Your friend and priest, Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector
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NOTICES ANDANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 14th Lana Armstrong- Trotman 15th Edwena Armstrong, 19th Gloria Edghill, Chad Thomas. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY We extend wedding anniversary greetings to Arthur and Sidi Streetly who celebrate their 60th (diamond) anniversary on the 17th of August 2017. WE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR Leroy Allder, Grace Armstrong, Sylvia Atkins, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Ina Beamish, Norma Belle, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Ethan Brooker, Ianthe Browne, Patricia Browne, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will be held from tomorrow Monday, August 14th - 25th, beginning at 9:00AM. Transportation will leave St. Basil 8:30 SHARP! The theme for the camp is The Fifth Mark of Mission with an emphasis on the environment and learning to grow your own food. This camp will cater to children between the ages of 4 and 16 years. Collect your Registration Forms from the Ushers!!! Volunteers for the camp are still needed. THE HEALTH GUILD The Annual Bus Ride of the Health Guild will be held on September 3rd 2017, and the venue is Bathsheba, St. Joseph. Tickets are available from members at $25.00 Adults and $15.00 children under 12 years.
BISHOP RUFUS BROME’S CDS The Rt. Rev’d Rufus Brome, the former Bishop of Barbados has made a number of devotional Cds These would make excellent gifts to the elderly or the housebound and even for personal listening. they are available at $50.00 each. Purchase one today !9
HEALTH CORNER: BY SOPHIA MARSHALL, Ph.d THE COCONUT (Cocos nucifera) Early Spaniards, because of the three "eyes" of the coconut, called it coco, which means "monkey face". Many cultures have sworn by the medicinal benefits of the water, milk and meat of this fruit. We here in Barbados, we have our own beliefs and that is why we flock to the coconut vendors every Sunday after church! Well modern medical research has confirmed many of these health benefits. Today, let us take a look at coconut oil. Coconut Oil Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which provide an immediate source of energy and enable the body to metabolise fat efficiently. This property is beneficial for persons trying to lose weight, have difficulty digesting fat or have impaired immune systems. In our bodies, medium chain fatty acids are treated very differently from long chain fatty acids. The medium chain fatty acids do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease. They help to lower the risk of both atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is primarily due to these medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil that makes it so unique and so beneficial. Both the saturated and unsaturated fat found in most vegetable oils, meat, milk and eggs are composed of long chain fatty acids. Coconut oil does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do. Here are a few researched areas which showed benefits from coconut oil: ➢
Diabetes
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Cardiovascular Health
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Weight management
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Epilepsy
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Alzheimer's
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Kidney Health
REFERENCES (1) Medium chain fatty acids: functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. Parmacol Res -2010 Mar; 61 (3): 208-12 Epub 2009 Nov 30.
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Today
6:15am 7:45am 8:30am
ST. BASIL
ST. DAVID Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Said Mass & Sermon & Sunday School
Monday
5:30pm
Line dancing
Tuesday
6:30pm
Choir rehearsal
Wednesday
7:00pm
Said Mass & Homily
Friday
10:00am
NEXT SUNDAY:
Office Hours
PROPER 15
ST. DAVID
6:15am 7:45am 10:00am
ST. BASIL
8:30am
Holy Mass & Sermon Solemn Mass & Sermon Administration of Holy Comm. & Homily Said Mass & Sermon & Sunday School
Dean Frank B. H. H. Marshall, RIP It is with sadness that we place on record the death of the former Dean of the Cathedral The Very Rev’d Frank Marshall. We remember his family in our prayers at this time as they mourn his loss. May God grant him eternal rest.
St. David’s Church Christ Church Barbados Church Tel. No. 437-1801 Residence 435-4272 Email stdavid@anglican.bb
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