Pentecost 6 [2015]

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

“Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? What mighty works are wrought by his hands!” Mark 6: 2 THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PROPER 9B 5th JULY, 2015 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 Email: nburke@anglican.bb Associate: The Rev’d Canon William G. St. C. Dixon, CBE, MA [Dean Emeritus of The St. Michael Cathedral] Tel. No.: 427-3169 Email: spod@caribsurf. com

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS THE ENTRANCE RITE Introit Hymn 228 General Sentence Page 100 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 Gloria In Excelsis Page 102 The Collect: Page 175/Bulletin pg 3 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Ezekiel 2: 1-7 Psalm 123 Pages 642/Bulletin pg 4 Epistle: II Corinthians 12: 2-10 Gradual Hymn 314 THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 6: 1-6 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: H Page 120 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 124 THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 378 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 Administration of Holy Communion 326, 407, 520. 567 Post Communion Prayer Page148 THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page149 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 323

Sacred Heart of Jesus, come into my heart

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

7:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Lesson

Cynthia Reid

Amelia Edghill

Chad Thomas

Epistle

Julie-Ann Burke

Margaret Burke

Brittney Clarke

Intercession

Michael Thompson

Patricia Porter

Shonnay Welch

THE COLLECT ANF READINGS THE COLLECT O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbour: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSON: A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of Ezekiel Chapter 2 beginning at the 1st verse The Lord said to me, "Son of man, stand upon your feet, and I will speak with you." And when he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me upon my feet; and I heard him speaking to me. And he said to me, "Son of man, I send you to the people of Israel, to a nation of rebels, who have rebelled against me; they and their fathers have transgressed against me to this very day. The people also are impudent and stubborn: I send you to them; and you shall say to them, `Thus says the Lord GOD.' And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that there has been a prophet among them. And you, son of man, be not afraid of them, nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you sit upon scorpions; be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house. And you

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shall speak my words to them, whether they hear or refuse to hear; for they are a rebellious house.

Reader: ALL:

Here ends the Reading.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM 123

Ad te levavi oculos meos

1.To you I lift up my eyes, enthroned in the heavens.

* to

you

2.As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, * and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, 3.So our eyes look to the Lord our God until he show us his mercy.

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4.Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy, * for we have had more than enough of contempt, 5.Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich,* and of the derision of the proud.

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 the Corinthians Chapter 12 beginning at the 2nd verse.

I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. 


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Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

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 Mark Glory to Christ our Saviour.

At that time Jesus went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him. And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? What mighty works are wrought by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house." And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands upon a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching.

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to Christ our Lord.

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From the Rector’s Notebook Greetings:

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy …” George Gershwin The long summer vacation for those in our academic institutions is finally here.

Students and their teachers look forward to the long break away from the round of classes, tests, and the preparation and reading of scripts.

The summer holiday is indeed a favorite time of year.

We very often go slowly in our daily schedules even outside of academia as some take the opportunity to spend time with children and other loved ones.

We pray for the safety of our young people and all family members as we use the wonderful beaches around our island and the other recreational activities in which persons immerse themselves during this time.

One of the favourite activities is that of summer travel. Many persons take to the skies to travel near and far in order to visit family and friends or just to relax in a villa or to go on a cruise.

Which ever option you have planned for this year we hope that you will be able to pursue it in peace and safety.

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Whether in Barbados or away from these shores we must allow persons their time away and resist the urge to crowd persons for whom it is vital to take time to relax.

Times of rest and relaxation are vital. We often see Jesus take the disciples apart from the round of engagements in order to go to a lonely place to recharge.

And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 We need times of leisure and we must not feel guilty about taking time out for ourselves.

Let me hurriedly add that we do not take vacation from the practice of our faith.

Even if we are traveling we must ensure that there is a church near our final destination at which we can attend Mass and make our communion.

It is always interesting to attend Mass in churches in other places and to kneel quietly in prayer both for those who worship there and for your local congregation at home.

Your friend and priest,

Noel A. Burke, MA (The Rev’d Canon) Rector


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NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS THE LINE DANCERS CELEBRATE TODAY the St. David’s Line Dancers join in corporate worship to celebrate their 9th anniversary.

LECTURE ON THE EYES The Health Guild has invited Dr. Trevor Drakes to present a lecture/discussion on the eyes TODAY Sunday July 5th at 5.00 PM in the Church Hall. All are invited.

ORGANIST AND CHOIR ON HOLIDAY The organist and choir are on holiday during the month of July. We hope that it will be a time of rest and refreshment as they take this break from regular duty. Mr. Davian Alleyne will be at the organ during the month.

SUMMER HOLIDAY The children in our educational institutions are on Summer Holiday. We pray for their health and safety during this period of recreation.

FLORAL DECORATIONS Our church continues to be beautifully adorned with flora decorations from last weekend’s event “A Taste of Summer” Thanks once again to all involved.

BIRTHDAYS JULY 6: Stephen Tyrone Squires; 9: Decosie Green ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Tuesday, July 7: Vere & Anne Straker will celebrate 59 years of marriage. May God continue to shower His blessings upon them.

THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERS

Leroy Allder, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot& family, Carl Barrow, Ina Beamish, Norma Belle, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Ethan Brooker, Ianthe Browne, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Caulda “Hetty” Hobbs, Clotilda Howard, Eileen Hunte, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Tyrell McCollin, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald

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Rawlins, Emmerson Rock, Pearl Rock, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Cherie Tempro, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Anne Wiltshire, Vita Yarde

St. Benedict - 480 - 543 St. Benedict is regarded as the father of western monasticism. He was born into a distinguished family in central Italy, studied at Rome and early in life was drawn to the monastic life.

He would develop a Rule for those living in monastic community that prescribed a life of liturgical prayer, study, manual labour and living together under a common father (abbot).

Benedictine asceticism is known for its moderation, and Benedictine charity has always shown concern for the people in the surrounding countryside.

In the course of the Middle Ages, all monasticism in the West was gradually brought under the Rule of St. Benedict.

Chapter 53 of that Rule speaks to hospitality. “Let all guests who arrive be received like Christ, for He is going to say, "I came as a guest, and you received Me" (Matthew. 25:35).”

The Church has been benefitted through Benedictine devotion to the liturgy, not only in its actual celebration with rich and proper ceremony in the great abbeys, but also through the scholarly studies of many of its members.

Source: Lives, Lessons and Feast By Leonard Foley, O.F.M.; revised by Pat McCloskey, O.F.M.

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HEALTH CORNER Here are the solutions for last week’s test.

1. Water loss from the body is said to be either sensible or insensible.

TRUE 2.American College of Sports Medicine recommends that persons drink about 17 ounces (approx 2cups) of fluid about 2 hrs before exercise. TRUE 3. The name, Chikungunya, is of Mexican origin and means 'that which bends up'.

FALSE The name, Chikungunya is of African origin.

4. Vinegar contains 5% acetic acid and can act as a disinfectant.

TRUE 5. Dark urine and headache are signs of dehydration.

TRUE 6. LDL Cholesterol acts like a scavenger in the bloodstream and removes HDL Cholesterol. FALSE HDL or ‘good’ Cholesterol acts like a scavenger in the bloodstream and removes LDL or ‘bad’ Cholesterol.

7. Most breast cancers are non-invasive.

FALSE Invasive breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer.

8. Only prostate cancer causes elevated PSA levels.

FALSE Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis, or an enlarged prostate.

9. The primary function of the prostate is to produce fluid in semen. TRUE 10.

Breadfruit is rich in vitamin C, dietary fibre, potassium and gluten. FALSE Breadfruit is rich in vitamins and minerals and provides a gluten-free source with rich amounts of carbohydrates and protein.

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Come to Mass every week

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

1 Corinthians 11:26

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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. – 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Holy Communion & Homily

Monday

5:30 p.m. Line Dancers

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Holy Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Saturday

9:00 a.m.

Office Hours

Confirmation Class ST. BASIL

Sunday

8:30 a.m.

Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School

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