Presentation2014 by Noel Burke

ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD ! IN THE TEMPLE! 2ND FEBRUARY, 2014!

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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 of the St. Michael’s Cathedral]! Tel. No.: 427-3169! Email: spod@caribsurf.com!

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ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS Introit Hymn Epiphany Sentence Acclamation Collect for Purity Kyries Gloria in excelsis The Collect

THE ENTRANCE RITE 772 Page 98 Page 101 Page 101 Page 102 Page 102 Page184/Bulletin pg 3

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Malachi 3: 1-4 Psalm 84 Page578/Bulletin pg 4 Epistle: Hebrews 2: 14-18 The Gradual Hymn 771 THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 2: 22-40 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: C Page 108 Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123 The Greeting of Peace Page 224

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 747 The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126: Form B The Sursum Corda Page 126 Epiphany Preface Page 129 “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 751, 752, Immaculate Mary, Post Communion Prayer Page 148

THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 149 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn *750, 729

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

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

7:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Lesson

Cynthia Reid

Jonathan Sealy

Shacourtnee Estwick

Epistle

Aldith Rawlins

Lisa Williams

Sandra Maloney

Intercession

William Gollop

Annette Bradshaw

Millinese Boyce

THE COLLECT ! Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.!

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READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the ! Book of Malachi chapter 3 beginning at the 1st verse!

"Behold, I send my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? "For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, till they present right offerings to the LORD.Â Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years.Â !

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Here ends the Reading.! Thanks be to God.

Psalm 84. Quam dilecta 1.How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts* My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.

2.The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young;* by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.

3. Happy are they who dwell in your house!* they will always be praising you.

4. Happy are the people whose strength is in you!* whose hearts are set on the pilgrimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; way.

5. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs,* for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.

6. They will climb from height to height,* and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.

7. Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer;* hearken, O God of Jacob.

8. Behold our defender, O God;* and look upon the face of your anointed.

9. For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room,* and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.

10. For the Lord God is both sun and shield;* he will give grace and glory;

11. No good thing will the Lord withhold* from those who walk with integrity.

12. O Lord of hosts,* happy are they who put their trust in you

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 Letter to the Hebrews chapter 2 beginning at the 14th verse.!

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong bondage. For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned but with the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered and been tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. !

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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 Luke! Glory to Christ our Saviour.!

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord") and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel." And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. ! The Gospel of Christ.!

Praise to Christ our Lord.!

From the Rectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notebook Greetings:

Today (February 2nd) is exactly forty days after Christmas Day.

Towards the end of the birth narrative of St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gospel, Jesus is presented in the Temple at Jerusalem at the age of forty days according to Jewish custom.

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"Consecrate to whatever is the among the people of beast, is mine."

me all the first-born; first to open the womb of Israel, both of man and Exodus 13: 2

The feast observed on this day is entitled the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. It is also called the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ritual for this ceremony is outlined in (Leviticus 12: 1-8).

According to the Levitical law a woman after childbirth was to bring to the priest a lamb, a young pigeon or a turtle dove for a sin offering.

If she could not afford a lamb, then two turtle doves or two young pigeons were to be presented, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering.

From the Lukan narrative it seems as though the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph had to dispense with the lamb.

It must have been an overwhelming experience for this couple. Once in the temple they meet the

aged Simeon from whose lips we get the canticle known as the Nunc Dimittis. (Luke 2: 29-32) Simeon would also prophetically speak to them about all that this child will endure.

They also meet Anna a prophetess, another very interesting figure who saw it as her vocation to spend her time in the Temple.

There is evidence of the Feast of the Presentation going as far back at the 4th century AD.

The pilgrim Egeria wrote of this festival in her travel diary; but dates it on February 14, evidence that in Jerusalem the birth of Jesus was observed on January 6.

The blessing of candles was added around the 11th century and so the feast also carries the title Candlemas. In past times, Candlemas was seen as the end of the Christmas season.

This Feast day may hold tremendous significance for us with reference to Christ being a light to the world.

With the awful vehicular accidents we have been observing recently along with the violence in society we must indeed pray that God almighty will lighten our darkness and ever go before us.

! Your friend and priest, ! ! Noel A. Burke, MA (The Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Canon) Rector !! !

CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS THE DEAN EMERITUS We offer congratulations to the Dean Emeritus, The Very Rev’d William Dixon, CBE on the occasion of his 39th anniversary in the ordained ministry last Wednesday. We continue to hold him and his family in our prayers.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD The Annual Meeting was held on Thursday of last week in the church hall. We express thanks to the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer and to all who attended that business session.

DIOCESAN SERVICE

There will be a Diocesan Service on Sunday 16th February at 10:00 a.m. in the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. It will take the form of a Eucharist. His Grace the Archbishop invites and encourages us all to attend.   CONFIRMATION CLASS 2014

The Confirmation Class for 2014 will begin on Saturday coming, February 8. The class runs each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. until November. Registration forms are available. There are separate classes for adults and children.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING There will be a meeting on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the Church Hall.

ST. DAVID’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL This year as St. David’s Day falls outside of the Lenten Season we will observe Patronal Festival rather than Festival of Dedication. The Festival will then go from February 23rd - March 2nd.

HEALTH GUILD The members of the St. David’s Health Guild on their Corporate Communion Sunday (2nd Sunday of the month) will be responsible for the refreshment after each Mass on that particular day. This activity will commence on Sunday, February 9th, 2014.

CONGRATULATIONS Donald Leacock emerged winner among players (0-12) in the 2014 Banks Medal (Golf) Championship. We pray for his continued success.

BIRTHDAYS Belated birthday wishes to: JANUARY 26: Granville Layne; 31: Phyllis Knight, Joan Bradford FEBRUARY 1: Walter Best, Jeannette Hoad, Laura Wallace; 3: Dominic Durant, Kevin Maloney, Anne Straker; 5: J. Dionne Welch; Brian Mandeville; 7: Joseph Bourne; 8: Ena Gollop

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere expressions of sympathy go out to the family of the late Cynthia Thompson who was buried here last Thursday. May she rest in peace. We also pray for the Taylor family on the occasion of the death of Owen Taylor.

THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERS Roy Allman, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot& family, Carl Barrow, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Patricia Browne, AudleyCroney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Basil Forbes, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Caulda “Hetty “ Hobbs, Dr. William Huey, Eileen Hunte, Verona Inniss, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Elise Layne, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, 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, Leslie Worrell, Vita Yarde

A study conducted by the formidably sober and scientific Harvard University found that patients who were prayed for recovered quicker than those who weren’t. !10

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH:

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Monday

ST. DAVID 6:15 a.m. Holy Mass& Sermon 7:45 a.m. Holy Mass & Sermon 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion & Homily 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.

Holy Mass & Homily

Thursday

10:00 a.m.

Prayer Group

Friday

10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Office Hour Bible Study (children)

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Next Sunday 6:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m.

Holy Mass& Sermon Holy Mass & Sermon

ST. BASIL

Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School

8:30 a.m.

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

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