ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE
THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL
The Lord said, “If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed,you could say to this sycamine tree, ‘Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. Luke 17:6 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PROPER 22C 1ST OCTOBER, 2013 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 Email: nburke@anglican.bb Assistant: The Very Rev’d William G. St. C. Dixon, CBE, MA [Dean Emeritus]
Tel. No.: 427-3169 Email: spod@caribsurf.com
ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE
Introit Hymn General Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria In Excelsis The Collect
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Habakkuk 1:1-6,12-13; 2:1-4 Psalm 37: 3-10 Page 513 /Page 4 Epistle: II Timothy 1:1-5 Gradual Hymn THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 17: 5-10 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: H Page 120 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 1st Reading:
THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY Hymn The Presentation of the Offerings 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 145 Agnus Dei Page 147 Communion Hymns Post Communion Prayer Page 148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like your heart
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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY 6:15 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Lesson
Charles Leacock
Jamilla Harewood
Shanelle Quintyne
Epistle
Dr. Wayne Welch
Annette Bradshaw
Elwyn Price
Intercession H
William Gollop
Jonathan Sealy
Joycelyn Woodroffe
THE COLLECT Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Saviour; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE FIRST READING: READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the Habakkuk Chapter 1 beginning at the 4th verse
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The oracle of God which Habak'kuk the prophet saw. O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and thou wilt not hear? Or cry to thee "Violence!" and thou wilt not save? Why dost thou make me see wrongs and look upon trouble? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law is slacked and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous, so justice goes forth perverted. Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told. For lo, I am rousing the Chalde'ans, that bitter and hasty nation, who march through the breadth of the earth, to seize habitations not their own. Art thou
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not from everlasting, O LORD my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. O LORD, thou hast ordained them as a judgment; and thou, O Rock, hast established them for chastisement. Thou who art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on wrong, why dost thou look on faithless men, and art silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he? I will take my stand to watch, and station myself on the tower, and look forth to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint. And the LORD answered me: "Write the vision; make it plain upon tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its time; it hastens to the end -- it will not lie. If it seem slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him shall fail, but the righteous shall live by his faith." Reader: ALL:
Here ends the Reading. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 37: 3-10 3
Put your trust in the Lord and do good; * dwell in the land and feed on its riches.
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Take delight in the Lord* and he shall give you your heart's desire.
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Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, * and he will bring it to pass.
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He will make your righteousness as clear as the light* and your just dealing as the noonday.
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Be still before the Lord* and wait patiently
for him.
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Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, * the one who succeeds in evil schemes.
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Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; * do
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For evildoers shall be cut off, * but those who wait upon the Lord shall possess the land. 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
THE EPISTLE A Reading from the Word of God written in the Second Letter to Timothy Chapter 1 beginning at verse 1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as did my fathers, when I remember you constantly in my prayers. As I remember your tears, I long night and day to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lo'is and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you. Reader: ALL:
Gospeller:
Here ends the Reading. Thanks be to God.
THE HOLY GOSPEL: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke Glory to Christ our Saviour.
At that time the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, `Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,' and it would obey 5
you. "Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, `Come at once and sit down at table'? Will he not rather say to him, `Prepare supper for me, and gird yourself and serve me, till I eat and drink; and afterward you shall eat and drink'? Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, `We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'" Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ. ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord. From the Rector’s Notebook: Greetings: Last Friday October 4th the church celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. (1181 - 1226) St. Francis would have a tremendous impact on both Christian Spirituality and religious practice. Here in our parish we have been able to catch a glimpse of franciscan spirituality when we examine the writings of St. Bonaventure’s “The Tree of Life” as part of our lenten contemplation and reflection a few years ago. It was St. Francis for example who was the first person to depict the incarnation by staging the christmas crib. The blessing of the christmas crib has been etched in the christmas liturgy since his time. There are still those in the world who follow the Rule of St. Francis down to this day in the Society of St. Francis.
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The Society of St. Francis is a world-wide Franciscan community within the Anglican Communion. The Society has been active within the Province of the West Indies particularly in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago. Yes indeed, there are monks and nuns in the Anglican Communion or as they are often called male and female religious. There are three paths to living the franciscan life. The First Order consists of brothers (Society of St Francis - SSF) and sisters (Community of St Francis - CSF) who make vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, live together in community, pray together, and undertake active work of many kinds. The Second Order (Community of St Clare - OSC) consists of sisters who make the same vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, and live together in community, but whose work is focussed on prayer and contemplation, and on work within the convent. The Third Order consists of women and men who commit themselves to live out their Franciscan vocation in the world. Their profession vow is fleshed out in an individual Rule of Life, to which they make an annual commitment. They live in their own homes, may be married or single, and continue to support themselves financially, while meeting regularly for mutual support in local groups.
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Perhaps God may be calling us to take a fresh look at our own spirituality and to take up the counsels of this dear saint. Your friend and priest, Noel A. Burke, MA, (The Rev’d Canon) Rector CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS LUNCH AT SUNBURY PLANTATION HOUSE We are all invited to a Sumptuous Buffet Lunch at Sunbury Great House on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 12.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Contribution: $60.00 (includes complimentary drink). If members have been unable to sell all ten tickets, please return the unsold ones asap to Mrs. Cynthia Reid or Mrs. Muriel Niles. Prizes and surprises in store. There will be no sale of tickets at the door. ALL money must be paid in by Wednesday, October 9. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME APPEAl Persons are needed to help with the After School Programme. The programme is held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on school days in the Church Hall. The activities include reading to the pupils and listening to pupils read; colouring; craft work; assisting the older pupils with homework, and generally encouraging the children to do of their best. Please give one evening a week to this cause: call Mrs Kathy Greenidge, 423-7208 or Mrs Winifred Grant, 437-0252 CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 6: Deanne Powlett celebrates 50 years as a communicant. We thank God for her dedication and witness. BBNAS & GR AWARDS CAPE Results have been announced; please make your application for one of these awards. Application forms are available from the ushers.
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MINISTRY OUTREACH The new school year has started and we continue as a church to assist with the Breakfast programme at our neighbouring Blackman & Gollop Primary School. You can help either by (1) donating money in the envelope labelled “Special Offering”, if you have not yet done so; (2) giving something from the list below or (3) giving of your time on Monday or Tuesday morning from 7:30 to 9:30. Further information may be obtained from the Rector or Mrs. Cynthia Reid [437-0167]. THANKS Both the Mothers Union and Men's Fellowship express thanks those who assisted with their respective fund raisers last week and continue to rely the support of all. BIRTHDAYS
8: Winifred Seale (99 years); 9: The Very Rev. William Dixon, Dean Emeritus; 12: Meredith Rawlins OCTOBER
THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERS
Roy Allman, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Evelyn, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Basil Forbes, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Carlotta Harewood, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Dr. William Huey, Eileen Hunte, Verona Inniss, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Cherie Tempro, Cynthia Thompson, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Leslie Worrell, Vita Yarde
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COLOURING PAGE
God hears my prayers. Sermons4Kids.com
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Sumptuous Buffet Lunch What: Buffet Lunch You are invited to come and When: October 13, 2013
Join us for Lunch
join us in the St. David’s Where: Sunbury Great Church for a Sumptuous House Buffet Lunch at which there are opportunities to win Time: 12:30pm special door prizes and a 3:00pm chance to gain an overseas Price: $60.00 trip. Come and bring the entire family
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH: Today
ST. DAVID 6:15 a.m. Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. Solemn Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion & Homily
Monday
10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Silver Stars Line Dancers
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. Bible Study (Adults)
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Said Mass & Homily
Thursday
9:30 a.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m.-12 noon Office Hours 5:00 p.m. Bible Study (Children)
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Confirmation Class
Prayer Group
ST. BASIL Sunday
8:30 a.m.
Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School
CHURCH HALL Persons desirous of using the Church Hall for events are asked to contact Mrs. Muriel Niles at 437-4283.
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