2023 Bahamian Anglican Diocesan Lectionary

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

Photo credit: Mr. Derek Been

THE L ECTIONARY

A . INTRO DUCTION

1. At the biannual meeting in Guyana in June of 2015, the House of Bishops and the Standing Committee of the Provincial Synod decided that beginning this Advent the Revised Common Lectionary will be used by the Dioceses in the Province in place of the Lectionary printed in the Book of Common Prayer for the West Indies. The Revised Lectionary has been approved by the Provinces of York and Canterbury in the United Kingdom, the Episcopal Church of North America, the Churches of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Roman Catholic Church and some Conferences of the Lutheran and Presbyterian Churches.

This revision is designed to introduce a common theme or correlation in the Eucharistic readings for Sundays.

The weekday readings remain the same for the other daily scriptural reading as found in the Prayer Book based on the two year cycle.

The weekday readings for the Eucharist and the Daily Offices are the same as in the Provincial Book of Common Prayer and are easier to follow.

2. In this Lectionary Pentecost 26/28 Proper, the Sunday before the last after Pentecost has been designated Harvest Thanksgiving. However, parishes in the Family Islands, where there are truly harvests, may find it more appropriate to observe that Festival on another Sunday.

3. The page numbers of the Collects are those of the

Provincial Prayer Book.

4. Abbreviations used in this Lectionary: BCP-Book of Common Prayer, MP Morning Prayer, EP Evening Prayer, O.H.-Office Hymns, A&M-Ancient and Modern, CPWI - Church in the Province of the West Indies Hymnal, Ps. Psalm, and, a, b or c first, second or third parts of verses, AvD -Anniversary to the Diaconate, AvP - Anniversary to the Priesthood, R -Rector, AC Assistant Curate.

B B. THE DEDICATION AN D THE PA TRONAL OR F EAST OF TITLE F ESTIVAL

1. The Dedication and the Patronal or Feast of Title of a church is observed on the actual date of that Festival.

2. In churches where the actual rededication date is unknown, it is the custom to observe the F FEAST on the first Sunday in October.

3. In addition to the actual date stated in the calendar, the Patronal or Feast of Title as well as Dedication Feast may be celebrated also on the Sunday B EFORE or A AF TER the F FEAST . That Sunday is usually called the External Solemnity of the F EAST . (See pg. 11 BCP). On that Sunday, in that Church, the Collect and Readings for all services are those of the F EAST Day.

4. In this Diocese, when the F FEAST of Dedication, Patronal or Titular F EAST occurs during the season of Advent or Lent, on the Sunday B EFORE or A AFTER the

F EAST, one service only, preferably a Mass, is allowed in celebration of the F EAST. The other services must be of the season.

5. The Patronal Festival of the Diocese, “The Nativity of St. John the Baptist,” is observed in A ALL Parishes as a Principal Feast (See pg. 10 BCP). It is observed as well on the Sunday B EFORE or A AFTER the F FEAST D DAY depending upon that chosen by the Diocese.

6. The following Readings and Collect are used for the Dedication Festival:

FirstEvensongontheEve: Psalm (s) 147, Genesis 28:10-22, O.H. 396 Part I and Doxology, Revelation 21:9-16, Collect pg.199 #12.

MorningPrayer: Psalm (s) 103, 2 Chronicles 29:6 11, Ephesians 2:8 -23, Collect pg.199 #12.

EveningPrayer: Psalm (s) 122 & 132, 2 Chronicles 5:6 6:2, OH 396 Part I and Doxology, Hebrews 10:19 25, Collect p199 #12.

The Eucharist: 1 Kings 8:22-30, Psalm (s) 84:1-6, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 9, 10; Matthew 21:1216; Gloria, Collect pg.199 #12, Creed, Preface of Dedication.

7. The Readings and Psalm (s) for the Patronal Festival or the Feast of Title are: 

If the Feast is a Principal or Major Feast (pg.10, 11, 12 BCP) the Readings for Morning and Evening Prayer, the Eucharist and the Evening Prayer on the Eve are those printed in the Lectionary for all

churches for that day. 

On the Sunday B EFORE or A AFTER (not both) the same Readings or Collect as indicated above are used. 

If the F EAST is a Memorial or Commemoration (pg.16, 17 BCP) the Readings and Collect for Morning and Evening Prayer on the Feast Day are those in the Lectionary for that Patron Saint’s Church or Feast of Title’s Church O ONLY ; the Eucharistic Readings are given for all Churches in the Diocese to manifest our solidarity with that particular Church. This is the practice even for those feasts dedicated to St. Faith and St. Christopher Churches, which are not in our Book of Common Prayer.

PATRONAL FESTIVALS/FEAST OF TITLES UNDER THE DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THE TURKS CAICOS ISLANDS

November 2022

30th St. Andrew

D December 202 2

6th St. Nicholas of Myra

7th St. Ambrose of Milan, Bishop

21 St. Thomas or July 2

26th St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

27th St. John, Apostle and Evangelist or May 6

28th The Holy Innocent

J Janua ry 2023

6th The Epiphany of Our Lord

8th Holy Family

18h The Confession of St. Peter

21st St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr of Rome

25th The Conversion of St. Paul

M March 2023

1st St. David, Bishop of Menevia in Wales

23d St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary

17th St. Patrick, Bishop of Ireland

20th St. Joseph of Nazareth (Transferred)

April 2023

24rd St. George, The Martyr [4th Century] (Transferred)

25th St. Mark the Evangelist

30 Good Shepherd Sunday

M May 2023

1st Sts. Philip and James, Apostles

2rd St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and Teacher of the Faith

4th St. Monica, Matron

18th Ascension

26th St. Augustine of Canterbury, First Archbishop of Canterbury

28 Pentecost Sunday

June 2023

4 Trinity Sunday

9th St. Columba, Iona, Abbot

12th St. Barnabas, the Apostle (transferred)

22nd St. Alban, Martyr of Britain

24th The Nativity of St. John the Baptist: Patron Saint 29th St. Peter and Paul

July 2023

11th St. Benedict of Nursia

20th St. Margaret of Antioch, Virgin and Martyr 22nd St. Mary Magdalene

25th St. Christopher St. James, the Apostle 26 Sts. Anne and Joachim

A August 2023

6th The Transfiguration of Our Lord: Christ Church Cathedral 15 The Assumption of our Lady 24th St. Bartholomew

S September 2023

4rd St. Gregory the Great, Teacher of the Faith (Transferred) 8th St. Mary the Virgin 14th Holy Cross 21st St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 29th St. Michael and All Angels

October 2023

2st St. Theresa of Liseaux (Transferred)

5th St. Faith of Aquitane, Virgin and Martyr

18th St. Luke, Evangelist 28th Sts. Simon and Jude

N November 2023

1st All Saints Day

6th St. Leonard, Hermit

11th St. Martin of Tours 23 St. Clement

T Turks and Caicos' Holidays

March 13 Commonwealth Day

May 29 JAGS McCartney Day

June 12 King’s birthday

August 1 Emancipation Day

September 19 National Youth Day

October 9 National Heritage Day November 24 National Day of Thanksgiving

C C. PRO CESSIONS

1. At the beginning of each Mass, there is a Procession of the Ministers at their entry to the Sanctuary. (Pg. 97 BCP). Depending upon the occasion, from the fourth century, it is either a Simple or Solemn one. The latter takes place on the Principal Sundays and the Principal and Major Festivals. (Pages 10-12 BCP).

2. On these Festivals, Stations may be made at the places printed in the Lectionary (pg. 4 -5), or on the Feast Day.

3. During Lent and Advent, the Great Litany or suitable Seasonal Liturgical Hymns may be sung.

4. At Evensong in this Diocese and in many other Dioceses at Major Festivals such as Easter, Christmas, Pentecost and other Major Festivals, processions are held in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary in some Churches.

5. Directives:

 Processions during the Festival of Dedication with a Station at any suitable location in the Church:

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V. Happy are they who dwell in your house.

R. They will always be praising You.

S. P Pr ayer: BCP #14, pg.79.

Processions in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary on any of her feasts, or the external solemnities, or during the month of May have the following Station at the Entrance to the Sanctuary:

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it unto me according to Your word. S. P Pr ayer: BCP pg.185 or pg.195.

Apostles and Evangelists in their honour on their feast day or their external solemnity:

V. Their sound has gone out into all lands. R. And their words to the end of the earth. Collec t: BCP pg.175 Proper 8 (Apostles), pg.181 Proper 28 (Evangelists).

Any other Saint:

V. The righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance. R. The memory of the just is blessed. Collect : BCP pg.194 Saint.

D . V A R I O U S B I T S O F I N F O R M A T I O N

1. On Weekdays which are Ferias (i.e. a day which is not a Saint’s Day), two lessons and a Psalm (s) from the Weekday Lectionary are appointed. However, the celebrant, if he/she so desires, may use one of the Propers from “Various Occasions” (BCP pg.196). These are sometime called Votive Masses.

2. On the Sunday evenings after Pentecost 1 (Trinity Sunday) Hymn 20 CPWI Standard may be used alternatively with Hymn 12 as the Office Hymns.

3. The following are the dates for 2023:

Ash Wednesday…………… February 22

Easter…………………………. April 9

Ascension Day………….…. May 18

Pentecost………………........ May 28

Advent………………………... December 3

E. THE ADVENT WREATH

1. The Advent Wreath has four red, purple or blue candles in a ring around a white or gold candle. Sometimes it has three of the colors mentioned and one rose and one white. The first candle is lit on Advent Sunday; additional ones are lit, one on each Sunday, and the white or gold one on Christmas Day.

2. The new candle each week may appropriately be lit after the Introit Hymn.

3. All five candles may appropriately be alight during services through the Christmas season.

4. There are several traditions about the meaning or theme of each candle. The scheme that accords best with the Lectionary is:

Advent 4……………………The Virgin Mary Christmas…………………...The Christ

5. Each of the four Sundays then reminds us of those who prepared for the coming of Christ. “The Patriarchs” can naturally focus on Abraham, our father in faith, and David, Jesus’ ancestor in whose city He was born. “The Prophets” give an opportunity to reflect on the way the birth of the Messiah was “foretold”. John, who proclaimed the Saviour, and Mary, who bore Him in her womb, completes the picture.

6. The prayers below reflect these four themes. The second and third prayers in each case are written with children in mind, and the third is to be said by the congregation together. Only one prayer need be used on any occasion, though the second and third fit well together in each case. A DVENT 1

1. Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, God of our ancestors: to You be praise and glory forever! You called the patriarchs to live by the light of faith and to journey in the hope of Your promised fulfillment. May we be obedient to Your call and be ready and watchful to receive Your Christ, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path for You are our Light and our Salvation.

B Blessed be God for ever.

2. God of Abraham and Sarah, and all the patriarchs of old, You are our Father too. Your love is revealed to us in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of David. Help us in preparing to celebrate His birth to make our hearts ready

for Your Holy Spirit to make His home among us. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who is coming into the world.

3. L Lord Jesus, Light of the world, born in Dav id’s city of Bethlehem, born like him to be a king; Be born in our hearts th is Christmastide, be king of our lives today.

A DVENT 2

1 . Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, just and true, to You be praise and glory forever! Of old You spoke by the mouth of Your prophets but in our days You speak through your Son whom You have appointed the Heir of all things. Grant us, Your people, to walk in His Light that we may be found ready and watching when He comes in glory and judgment; for You are our Light and our Salvation. Blessed be God for ever.

2. God our Father, You spoke to the prophets of old of a Saviour who would bring peace. You helped them to spread the joyful message of His coming kingdom. Help us, as we prepare to celebrate His birth, to share with those around us the Good News of Your power and love. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who is coming into the world.

3. L Lord Jesus, Light of the world, the prophets said You would bring peace and save Your people in trouble . Give peace in our hearts at Christmastide a nd sho w all the world God’s love.

A DVENT 3

1. Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, just and true; to You

be praise and glory forever! Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light. May we Your servants rejoice in His Light, and so be led to witness to Him, Who is the Lord of our coming Kingdom, Jesus our Saviour and King of kings. B Blessed be God for ever.

2. God our Father, You gave to Zechariah and Elizabeth in their old age a son called John. He grew up strong in spirit, prepared the people for the coming of the Lord, and baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins. Help us, who have been baptized in Christ, to be ready to welcome Him into our hearts, and to grow strong in faith by the power of the Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who is coming into the world.

3. L Lord Jesus, Light of the world, John told the people to prepare, for You were very near. As Chr istmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome You now.

ADVENT 4

1. Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, merciful and gentle: to You be praise and glory forever! Your light has shone in our darkened world through the child bearing of blessed Mary; grant that we who have seen Your glory may daily be renewed in Your image and prepared like her for the coming of Your Son, Who is the Lord and Saviour of all. B Blessed be God for ever.

2. God our Father, the angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she was to be the mother of Your Son. Though Mary was afraid, she responded to Your call with joy. Help us, whom You call to serve You, to share like her in Your great work of bringing to our world Your love and healing.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who is coming into the world.

3. L Lord Jesus, Light of the world, ble ssed is Gabriel who bro ught good news; blessed is Mary Your mother and ours. B less Your Church preparing for Christmas; and bless us Your children who long for Your c oming.

CHRIS TMAS DA Y

1. Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, King of peace: to You be praise and glory forever! The new Light of Your incarnate Word gives gladness in our sorrow, and a presence in our isolation. Fill our lives with Your Light, until they overflow with gladness and praise. Blessed be God for ever.

2. God our Father today the Saviour is born and those who live in darkness are seeing a great light. Help us, who greet the birth of Christ with joy, to live in the Light of Your Son, and to share the Good News of Your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who has come into the world.

3. L Lord Jesus, Light of light, You have come a mong us. Help us who live by Your L ight to shine as lights in Your world. Glory to God in the highest!

F . THE BL ESSING OF THE CRIB

1. BeforetheMidnightEucharist: Today you will know that the Lord is coming to save us: A nd in the morning you will see his glory. Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah:

The Lord Himself will give you a sign. It is this: the maiden is with child and will soon give birth to a son whom she will call Emmanuel, a name which means ‘God is with us’ . T Th anks be t o God .

2. AftertheMidnightEucharist:

A light will shine on us this day: The Lord is born for us.

ear the words of Saint Luke: When the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘LetusgotoBethlehemand seethisthingthathashappenedwhichtheLordhasmade known to us.’ So they hurried away, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Thanks be to God.

3. On other occasions:

A hallowed day has dawned upon us. Come and worship the Lord: f for a great light ha s shone on the earth.

Hear the words of the Book of Wisdom: When peaceful silence lay overall and the night was in the midst of her swift course, from your royal throne, O God, down from the heavens, leapt your almighty Word.

Hear the words of Saint John: God’s love for us was revealed when God sent his only Son into the world so that we could have life through Him. Thanks be to God.

Let us pray, that God our Father will bless this crib, and that all who worship His Son, born of the Virgin Mary, may come to share His life in glory.

God our Father, on this night (day) Your Son Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary for us and for our salvation. Bless this crib, which we have prepared to celebrate that holy birth; may all who see it be strengthened in faith and receive the fullness of life He came to bring, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. A men.

In the faith of Christ, and in Your name, O God most holy, we hallow this crib of Christmas, to set before the eyes of Your children the great love and humility of Jesus Christ Your Only Son; who for us, and for our salvation, came down as at this time from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary His mother, and was made man; to whom with You and the same Spirit be all honour, majesty, glory, and worship, now and to the ages of ages. A me n.

May the grace of Christ our Saviour be with us all. A men.

G G. CAN DLEMASS, BLESSING AND PROCESSION

President: Lord God, the springing source of everlasting light, pour into the hearts of Your faithful people the brilliance of Your eternal splendor, that we, who by these kindling flames light up this temple to Your glory, may have the darkness of our souls dispelled, and so be counted worthy to stand before You in that eternal temple where You live and reign, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. Theministersandpeoplegoinprocessiontothefont,ortothedoorof

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A light to lighten the nations a and the glory of Your people I srael.

Now, Lord, You let Your servant go in peace: Your word has been fulfilled.

A light to lighten the nations and the glory of Your people Israel.

My own eyes have seen the salvation: which You have prepared in the sight of every people.

A light to lighten the nations a and t he glory of Your people Israel.

A light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel.

A light to lighten the nations a and the glory of Your people Israel.

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.

A light to lighten the nations a and the glory of Your people Israel. or

Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word.

For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation: which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

To be a light to lighten the nations and to be the glory of Thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

FinalResponsory President:

Father, here we bring to an end our celebration of the Saviour’s birth.

H Help us, i n whom He has bee n bor n, to live His life that has no end.

Here we have offered the Church’s sacrifice of praise.

Help us, who have received the Bread of Life, to be thankful for Your gift.

Here we have rejoiced with faithful Simeon and Anna.

H Help us, who have fo und the Lord i n His temple, t o trust in Yo ur eternal pro mise s.

Here we have greeted the Light of the world. Help us, who now ext inguish these ca ndles, never to f orsake the Light o f Christ.

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Here we now stand near the place of baptism.

H Help us, who are marked with the cross, to share the Lord’s death a nd resurrectio n.

Here we turn from Christ’s birth to His passion.

H Help us, for who m Lent is near, To enter deeply i nto the

Easter mystery.

Here we bless one another in Your name.

H Help us, who no w go i n peace, t o shine wi th Yo ur Light in the world.

T Th ank s be to God! Amen.

H . CO MMEMORA TION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Glory and honour and power: are Yours by right, O Lord our God;

F For You created all things: and by Your Will they have their being.

Glory and honour and power: are Yours by right, O Lamb who was slain:

F For by Your Blood You ha ve ransomed for God a kingdom of pr iests from every race and language, from every people and nation.

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These words are used: This is the will of Him that sent me that I should lose nothing of all that He has given me, a and I will raise t hem up at the last day.

One or more of the sections that follow are used.

Lord God, creator of all, You have made us creatures of this earth,

but have also promised us a share in life eternal. According to Your promises, may all who have died in the peace of Christ share with Your Saints in the joy of heaven where there is neither sorrow nor pain, but life everlasting. Alleluia! Amen. or Grant to us, Lord God, to trust You not for ourselves alone, but for those also whom we love and who are hidden from us by the shadow of death; that, as we believe Your power to have raised our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, so may we trust Your love to give eternal life to all who believe in Him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. A Amen. or

Give rest, O Christ, to Yo ur servant s with Yo ur sa int s, where sorro w and p ain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlast ing.

You only are immortal, the creator and maker of all: and we are mortal, formed from the dust of the earth, and unto earth shall we return. For so You did ordain when You created me, saying, ‘Dustthouart,anduntodustshaltthou return.’ All we go down to the dust; and weeping o’er the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Give rest, O Christ, to Yo ur servants with Your saints, where sorrow and p ain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting. Thisprayermaybesaidbyall.

Hear us, O merciful Father, a s we re member in love those who m we have placed in Your hands. Ack nowled ge, we

pray, the sheep of Your own fold, lambs of Your own flock, sinners of Your o wn redeeming. Enfold the m in the ar ms of Your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, a nd in the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

The Conclusion AHymnmaybesung

ThePresidentmaysaythisprayer: God of love, may the death and resurrection of Christ, which we have celebrated in this Eucharist, bring us, with the faithful departed, into the peace of Your eternal home. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Rock and our Salvation. A men.

The Dismissal

I . C O V E R I N G O F C R O S S E S , S T A T U E S , E T C …

The ancient custom of covering objects as an expression of grief was never confined only to religious occasions. In a household on the death of a member of the family, all photographs, paintings and other objects were either covered or bordered with black crepe. Persons who entered the house saw these external signs of mourning. In the secular world we still put wreaths on doors and on buildings to indicate death of a former resident or employee.

At Military and State Funerals, military bands drape their drums in black muffle them and cover all crowns and other insignia in the same colour. Black arm bands are also worn in some units and on some persons.

Formerly, the Sunday before Palm Sunday was the time when the Church began her mourning period by solemnly observing the events leading up to our Lord’s betrayal,

passion, crucifixion and death on the cross. In the New Lectionary, Palm Sunday is now called Palm Sunday: The Sunday of the Passion. What was called Passion Sunday is now called Lent V.

The Gospel in the older missals contained the words, “… butJesushidhimself,andwentoutofthetemple.” John 8:59

All crosses, statues and paintings (pictures) are covered or hidden with purple cloths.

J J. THE EASTER OR PAS CHAL CANDLE

1. The candle symbolizes the presence of the Lord in the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night, which led the Israelites through the Red Sea from bondage into a new life. At the Easter Vigil it is to be lighted prior to the procession into the darkened church. So within the administration of Baptism at the Easter Vigil or on other occasions when the Paschal Candle is lighted, it is seen to represent the Christ leading the newly baptized to a new life.

2. The recent liturgical reforms restored the Paschal (Easter) Candle to its former status as a symbol of the timeless and universal person of Christ and not simply representing the visible resurrected presence of HIM. For that reason, it is no longer extinguished after the Gospel on Ascension Day and put away. It is not extinguished until after the Evensong on the Feast of Pentecost. It should be placed near the Font and lighted at Baptisms and also at Funerals, when it is placed near the coffin.

3. It has been suggested that when the lighting of candles takes place at Holy Matrimony, the two parental candles should be lighted from the Easter Candle.

THE CALEN DAR

1. Principal Feasts

The Principal Feasts observed in this Church are the following:

Easter Day

Ascension Day

The Day of Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

All Saints’ Day – 1st November

Christmas Day – 25th December

The Epiphany – 6th January

These feasts take precedence over any other day of observance. All Saints’ Day may be observed on the Sunday following 1 November in addition to its observance on the fixed date.

2.

S undays

All Sundays of the year are feasts of our Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to the days listed above, the only feasts appointed on fixed days to take precedence over a Sunday are:-

The Naming of Jesus

The Baptism of the Lord

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

The Transfiguration of the Lord Saint Mary the Virgin Holy Cross Day Saint Michael and All Angels

The feast of the Epiphany may be observed on the Sunday before January 6 if that day is a weekday. Should that Sunday be 1 January, either the Naming of Jesus or the Epiphany may be observed. The Sunday after Epiphany is always observed as the feast of the Baptism of Christ.

The feast of the Dedication of a church, and the feast of its patron or title, may be observed on, or be transferred to, a Sunday, except in the seasons of Advent, Lent and Easter.

All other feasts of our Lord, and all Major Feasts appointed on fixed days in the Calendar, when they occur on a Sunday, are normally transferred to the first convenient open day within that week.

Harvest Thanksgiving may be observed on a Sunday as determined by local custom.

PROSPECTIVE ORDINANDS

Mr . Ho ward Bethel St . Andrew, Exuma

Mr . Joshua Davis Ho ly Spirit, N .P.

Mr . A steir De an Ch urch of the A scension, G.B

Mr s. Anatol Ferguson Christ the King, G.B .

Mr . Tristan Lockhart Ch urch of the Ascension, G.B .

Mr . Lamar Nottage St . Gre gory, N.P.

Mr . John Pinder Christ the King, N . P.

Mr . Ro ndeno Rolle St . Andrew, Exuma M Mr . Jamal Turnquest Ho ly Cross, N .P.

Please continue to pray for our Ordinan ds who are currently studying at Codrington College, Barbados and at Sewanee, University of the South in Tennessee .

P R A Y E R O N T H E A N N I V E R S A R Y O F O R D I N A T I O N

T O T H E P R I E S T H O O D

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast vouchsafed to call me, thy unworthy servant, to minister at thine altar, be merciful to my sins, and make me a fit minister to thee, that thou mayest graciously receive sacrifice at my hands, and number me amongst thy faithful priests. Let the holy office with which I have been invested, render me acceptable in thy sight, O Lord; and grant that, trusting in thy mercy, though in myself most unworthy, I may worthily partake of those holy mysteries, which I presume to celebrate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A me n.

Clerics in Holy Orders are reminded of their Ordination vow “Will you be diligent in prayer, both in public and in private, in the recitation of Morning and Evening Prayer, and in such things as may increase your love for God”.

(CPWI BCP pg. 461)

Mr . Preston Pinder Christ the King Pro-Cathedral, G.B.

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The Rt. Rev ’d. Laish Z. Boyd Diocesan Bishop, Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands bishopboyd@bahamasanglican.org bishoplaishboyd@gmail.com

T The Most Rev ’d. Drexel W. Gomez Retired Archbishop of the West Indies Assistant Bishop, Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands dwgomez@coralwave.com The Rt. Rev’d. Gilbert A. Thompson Assistant Bishop, Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands bishopgilbertarthur@yahoo.com

NOV. 27 - DEC 31. 2022

Sunday

, November 27, 2022 - Purple/Blue FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ERC : Col.: Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 2:1 5; Ps. 122; Romans 13:11 14; Matthew 24:36 44; Creed; Preface of Advent.

M MP: Ps. 146, 147; Isaiah 1:1-9; 2 Peter 3:1-10

EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Amos 1:1-5, 13-2:8; O.H. 39; Matthew 25:1 13

N NOTES:

Eucharistic Year A & Daily O ffice Year 1 begins today . A bbrevia tions: ER C— Eucharistic Readings and Collects; M MP Morning Prayer; E EP Evening Prayer; A P Alternate Proper; M Me m. Memorial; A Av D Anniversary to Diaconate; A AvP — Anniversary to the priesthood; Col . — Collect; P Ps.—Psalm

T Today is C Commitment S unday . N NO EVENSONG FO R ALL NEW PROVI DENCE CH URC HES WILL B E H EL D AT CHRI ST CH UR CH C

ATH EDRAL

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The collect for Advent 1 may be used throughout the Advent Season. “ Gloria in Excelsis” is omitted on Sundays in Advent. “A A lleluias” are used. Altars are not decorated with flowers except on festivals and Advent 3. The A Advent Wreath provides a fine teaching and devotional opportunity for reflection as we prepare for our Lord who comes as a Baby at Christmas and as a Judge on the Last Day.

T The Advent Lit any: Hymn A&M 463 may be sung before Mass each Sunday during Advent. When a Doxology is the last verse of a hymn throughout the year ‘ ‘A MEN’ is sung. On other occasions it may be used as desired to end hymns. A MEN : “So be it”.

Monday, November 28, 2022 Purple/Blue

ERC : Col.: Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 4:2 6; Ps. 122; Matthew 8:5-13; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; Isaiah 1:10-20; 1 Thessalonians 1:1- 10

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Amos 2:6-16; Luke 20:1-8 Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC : Col.: Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 11:1 -10; Ps. 72:1-8; Luke 10:21 24; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 5, 6; Isaiah 1:21 31; 1 Thessalonians 2:1 12

E EP: Ps. 10, 11; Amos 3:1-11; Luke 20:9-18

A P: Eve of St. Andrew (Red) Ps. 48, 122, or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15 or 52:7 10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9:35 10:4

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 The Feast of ST. ANDREW - Red

ERC : Col.: St. Andrew pg. 182; Deuteronomy 30:11 -14; Ps. 19 or 19:1 6; Romans 10:8b 18; Matthew 4:18 22; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 34; Isaiah 49:1 6; 1 Corinthians 4:1 16

E EP: Ps. 96, 100; Isaiah 55:1-5; O.H. 800; John 1: 35 -42; P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St A ndrew Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, George Town, Exuma; Wemyss, Long Island

A Av P: Ca non Delano Archer, Priest In Charge, All Saints, Mangrove Cay, Andros, 1973; T The Rev’d Dr. Roland Hamilton, Associate Priest, St. Margaret, New Providence, 1988; T The Rev’d Dr. James Moultrie , Retired, General Licence, 1995

A Av D: Canon Harry Ward, Retired, General Licence, 1977; T The Rev’d Canon Dr. Se bast ian Campbe ll, Rector, St.

Gregory, New Providence, 1981

Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC: Col.: Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 26:1-6; Ps. 118:19-24; Matthew 7:21-27; Preface of Advent

M MP : Ps. 18:1-20; Isaiah 2:12-22; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

EP: Ps. 18:21 50; Amos 4:6 13; Luke 20:27 40

Mem: Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon, 1637

Friday, December 2, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC : Col.: Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 29:17 24; Ps. 27:1 6, 17 18; Matthew 9:27-31; Preface of Advent.

MP: Ps. 16, 17; Isaiah 3:8 15; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 18

E EP: Ps. 22; Amos 5:1 17; Luke 22:1 14

Saturday, December 3, 2022 - White/Gold S T. FR ANCIS XAVIER, Missio nary, 1 552

ERC : Gloria; Cols: Missionary pg. 192 & Advent pg. 157; 1 Corinthians 9:16 23; Ps. 62; Mark 16:15 20; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 20, 21:1- 7 (8-14); Isaiah 4:2-6; 1 Thessalonians 4:1318

EP: Ps. 110:1 5 [6 7], 116, 117; Amos 5:18 27; Luke 21:5 9; Collect: Advent 2 pg. 157

A Av D: Canon Del ano Archer, Priest-In-Charge, All Saints, Mangrove Cay, Andros, 1972

Sunday, December 4, 2022 Purple/Blue SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ERC : Cols.: Advent 2 & 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 11:1 10; Ps. 72:1 7, 18-19; Romans 15:4 -13; Matthew 3:1-12; Creed; Preface: Advent

M MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Isaiah 5:1 7; 2 Peter 3:11 18

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Amos 7:1-9; O.H. 39; Luke 7:28-35

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: St A ndrew, Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, George Town, Exuma; Wemyss, Long Island

M Mem: John of Damascu s Teacher of the Faith, 749

Monday, December 5, 2022 - White/Gold ST. CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA, Teacher of the Faith, 150

ERC: Gloria; Cols: pg. 193 & Advent 2 pg. 157; Colossians 1:11-20; Ps. 34:9-14; John 6:57-63; Preface of Baptism

M MP: Ps. 25; Isaiah 5:8-12,18-23; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

E EP: Ps. 9, 15; Amos 7:1-9; Luke 21:20-28

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - White ST. NICHOLAS, Bishop of Myra, 242

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193 & Advent 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 6:1 3; Ps. 145:8 13; 1 John 4:7 14; Mark 10:13 16; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 26, 28; Isaiah 5:13-17, 24- 25; 1 Thessalonians 5:1228

E EP: Ps. 36, 39; Amos 7:10-17; Luke 21:29-38

S St . Nichol as Church only

MP: Ps. 89, 99, 145; Numbers 27:15 23

EP: Ps. 18:21 20; Isaiah 6:1 8; O.H. 825; Acts 20:24 35

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Nichol as, High Rock, Grand Bahama

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 White/Gold ST. AMBROSE OF MILAN, Bishop A.D. 347 Teacher of the Faith

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: of Theo. & Teac. pg. 193 & Advent 1 pg. 157; Ecclesiasticus 2:7-11, 16-18; Ps. 27:5-11; Acts 4:2331; Luke 12:35 37, 42 44, Creed, Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 38; Isaiah 6:1 13; 2 Thessalonians 1:1 12

EP: Ps. 119:25-48; Amos 8:1-14; John 7:53-8:11

In St. Ambrose Church o nly

MP: Ps. 19; Malachi 2:5 7; Mark 4:1 10, 13 20

E EP: Ps. 34; Ecclesiasticus 1:1 10; O.H. A&M 451; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL: St A mbrose, Carmichael Road. Patron of the Servers’ Guild.

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - White/Gold

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF OUR LADY

ERC : Gloria; Cols.: Blessed Virgin Mary pg. 195 & Advent 1 pg. 157; Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ps. 45; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38; Creed; Preface of Our Lady

M MP: Ps. 24, 36; 2 Samuel 7:1 16; 1 Corinthians 1:23 30

EP: Ps. 137, 138; Genesis 12:1 17; O.H. 751; Romans 5:12 21

Friday, December 9, 2022 Purple/Blue

ERC: Cols.: Advent 2 & 1; Isaiah 48:17 19; Ps. 1; Matthew 11:16-19; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 31; Isaiah 7:10 -25; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

EP: Ps. 35; Haggai 1:1-15; Luke 22:14-30

Saturday, December 10, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC: Cols.: Advent 2 & 1; Ecclesiasticus 48:1 -11; Matthew 17:9-13; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 30, 32; Isaiah 8:1-15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

EP: Ps. 42, 43; Haggai 2:1 9; Luke 22:31 38; Col.: Advent 3

Sunday, December 11, 2022 - Rose/Purple THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ERC : Cols.: Advent 3 & 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 35:1 -10; Ps. 146:4-

9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11; Creed; Preface of Advent

MP: Ps. 63:1-8 [9 -11], 98; Isaiah 13:6-13; Hebrews 12:18-29

E EP: Ps. 103; Amos 9:11-15; O.H. 39; John 3:22-30

E EXTERNAL SOLE MITI ES : St . Nichol as, High Rock, Grand Bahama; S t. Ambro se, Carmichael Road Monday, December 12, 2022 Purple/Blue

ERC : Cols.: Advent 3 & 1 pg. 157; Numbers 24:2 -7, 15-17a; Ps, 25:23-27; Matthew 21:23-27; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; Isaiah 8:16-9:1; 2 Peter 1:1-11

E EP: Ps. 44; Zechariah 1:7 17; Luke 22:39 53 Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC: Cols.: Advent 3 & 1 pg. 157; Zephaniah 3:1 2, 9 13; Ps. 34:1-8, 15-22; Matthew 21:28-32; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 45; Isaiah 9:1-7; 2 Peter 1:12-21

E EP: Ps. 47, 48; Zechariah 2:1-13; Luke 22:54-69

M Mem: Saint L ucy Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - Purple/Blue EMBER WEDNESDAY

ERC: Cols.: Ember Day pg. 200 (I) & Advent 1 pg. 157, Numbers 11:16 17, 24 29; Ps. 27:1 9, or 99; 1 Corinthians 3:5 11; John 4:31 38; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 119:49-72; Isaiah 9:8-17; 2 Peter 2:1 -10a

E EP: Ps. 49, [53]; Zechariah 3:1-10; Mark 1:1 -8

N NOTE: O n Ember Day s we pray for the ordained and unordained ministries of the Church. We pray especially for vocations to the sacred priesthood and those at seminaries. The intention today is F FOR THOSE TO B E OR DAINED.

Av P: Fr . Welcott Bain, Rector, St. Stephen, Central Andros, 2020; F r . Philip Hie ld, Rector, St. Peter, North Island, 2020

Thursday, December 15, 2022 - Purple/Blue Ember Thursday

ERC : Cols. Advent 3 & 1 pg. 157; Isaiah 54:1 10; Ps. 30; Luke 7:24-30; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 50; Isaiah 9;18 10:4; 2 Peter 9:18 10:4

E EP: Ps. [59, 60] or 33; Zechariah 4:1 14; Matthew 3:1 12

A Av D: The Rev’d. Dr. Kari Marcelle, Rector, St. Paul’s Long Island, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2022 Purple/Blue EMBER FRIDAY

ERC : Cols.: Ember II pg. 200 & Advent 1 pg. 157; 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Ps. 63:1 -8; Ephesians 4:11-16; Matthew 9:35-38; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 40, 54; Isaiah 10:5 19; 2 Peter 2:17 22

E EP: Ps. 51; Zechariah 7:8 8:8; Matthew 11:2 15

T The I ntention for today’ s Ember Day is FOR THE CHOICE OF FI T PERSONS FOR TH E MINISTRY.

NOTE: Nove na Nine Days of Special Prayers & Preparation for Christmas begin today.

N NOTE: The greater Antiphons which are said or sung before and after the Magnificat also begin today. The Antiphons survive as verses from the Hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”.

ANTIPHON: O Sapientia “O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reaching from the beginning to the end, mightily and sweetly ordered all things: Come and teach us the way of prudence.”

Av P: Fr . Peter Ferguson, Priest-in-Charge, Sts. David and Augustine, Crooked Island, Acklins and Long Cay, 2020; F r. R uel Strachan, Assistant Curate, St. Agnes, Grants Town, 2020

Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Purple/Blue EMBER SATURDAY

ERC : Cols.: Ember pg. 200 (III) & Advent 1 pg. 157; Exodus 19; 3-8; Ps. 15; 1 Peter 4:7-11; Matthew 16:24 -27; Preface for Christian Initiation

M MP: Ps. 55; Isaiah 10:20-27; Jude 17-25

E EP: Ps. 138, 139:1-7 [18-23]; Zechariah 8:9-17; Luke 3:1-9; Collect: Advent 4

The I ntention for today’s Ember Day is FOR ALL CHRISTIANS IN THEIR VOCATION

ANTIPHON : O Adona i “O Lord and Ruler of the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, and on Mount Sinai gave him the Law: Come, and with an outstretched arm redeem us!”

Sunday, December 18, 2022 Purple/Blue THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ERC: Cols: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 157; Isaiah 7:10 16; Ps. 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Creed; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps, 24, 29; Isaiah 42: 12; Ephesians 6:10 20

E EP: Ps. 8, 84; Genesis 3:8-15; O.H. 39; John 3:16-21

A ANTIPHON : O Rad ix Jesse “O Root of Jesse, standing for an ensign of the people, before whom the rulers shall keep silence to whom all nations shall have resource: Come and save, and do not delay.”

Monday, December 19, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC : Cols.: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 157; Judges 13:2 -7, 2425; Ps. 71:1-8; Luke 1:5 -25; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 61, 62; Isaiah 11:1 9; Revelation 20:1 10

E EP: Ps. 112, 115; Zephaniah 3:14- 20; John 5:30-47

A ANTIPHON : O Clavis David “O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel: who opens and no one closes, who closes and no one opens: Come and deliver from the chains of prison whoever sits in the darkness and the shadow of death.”

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Purple/Blue

ERC : Cols.: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 157; Isaiah 7:10 14; Ps. 24; Luke 1:26 38; Preface of Advent

MP: Ps. 66, 67; Isaiah 11:10-16; Revelation 20;11-21:8

EP: Ps. 116, 117; 1 Samuel 2:1b-10; Luke 1:5 -25

I In St. Tho mas Church o nly Red

EP: Ps. 48, 122; Isaiah 52:7 10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9-14 or Matthew 9:35 -10:4; Collect: St. Thomas pg. 157

A ANTIPHON : O Oriens “O Day Spring, Brightness of the Light eternal and Son of Righteousness: Come, and enlighten those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Red ST. THOMAS, Apostle & Martyr

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: St. Thomas pg. 182 & Advent 1 pg. 157; Habakkuk 2:1 4; Ps. 126; Hebrews 10:35 11:1; John 20:24 29; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 23, 121; Job 42:1-6; 1 Peter 1:3-9

EP: Ps. 27; Isaiah 43:8-13; O.H. 800; John 14:1-7

ANTIPHON : O Rex Ge ntium “O King of the Nations, and their Desire, the Cornerstone that binds two into one: Come, and save mankind, fashioned out of clay.”

Av D: Archbishop Drexel Go mez, Retired, Assistant Bishop, 1959; B B ishop Gilbert Tho mpson, Retired, Assistant Bishop, 1960; T The Rev’d. Dr. James Moultrie, Retired, General Licence, 1994; F r . Kristopher Higgs, Assistant Curate, Barnabas Parish, New Providence, 2020

Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Purple/ Blue

ERC: Cols.: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 158; 1 Samuel 1:19 -28; Ps. 113 or Ps. 122; Luke 1:46-56

M MP: Ps. 80; Isaiah 29:13 24; Revelation 21:22 22:5

E EP: Ps. 146, 147; 2 Samuel 7:18 29; Luke 1:39 48a [48b 56]

ANTIPHON : O Emmanuel “O Emmanuel our King and Law Giver, the Desire of all nations and their Saviour. Come and save us, O Lord our God.”

Friday, December 23, 2022 - Purple/Blue

ERC: Cols.: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 157; Malachi 3:1 -5; Ps. 25:1-14; Luke 1:57-66; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 93, 96; Isaiah 33:17 22; Revelation 22:6 11, 18 20

E EP: Ps. 148, 150; Baruch 4:21-29; Luke 1:57-66

A ANTIPHON : O V irgo Virginium “O Virgin of virgins, how shall this be? For neither before there was any like thee, nor shall there be any after. Daughters of Jerusalem, why marvel ye at me? The thing which you behold is a divine mystery.”

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Purple/Blue CHRISTMAS EVE

ERC: Cols.: Advent 4 & 1 pgs. 158 & 157; 2 Samuel 7:1 -16; Ps. 89:1 14, 19 29; Luke 1: 67 79; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 45, 46; Isaiah 35:1 10; Revelation 22:12 17, 21; Luke 1:67-80

Christmas Eve - White

EP: Ps. 89:1-29; Isaiah 59:15b-21; O.H. 79; Philippians 2:511; Collect: Christmas Day pg. 158

N NOTE: A Christmas Crib should be erected today and blessed before the Main Mass. Other Christmas decorations should be added.

Sunday, December 25, 2022 White/Gold NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST : CHRISTMAS DAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Christmas pg. 158; Creed, Preface of Christmas

P Pr oper 1 - Isaiah 9:2-7; Ps. 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1 -14 [15 20]

P Pr oper 2 Isaiah 62:6 12; Ps. 97; Titus 3:4 7; Luke 2:[1 7], 8 20

Pr oper 3 - Isaiah 52:7-10; Ps. 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]; John 1:1 14

N NOTE:

P Pr oper 1 should be used at Midnight.

P Pr oper 2 should be used at Dawn or early Mass.

P Pr oper 3 should be used layer in the day.

MP: Ps. 2, 85; Zechariah 2:10-13; 1 John 4:7-16; Collect: Christmas pg. 158

E EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6-7], 132; Zechariah 2:10-13; O.H. 79; John 3:31 36; Collect: Christmas pg. 158

Sometime during the day devotions at the Crib should be held.

A Procession in honour of the Christ Child with a station at the Crib should be held today.

V V. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. R . And we beheld His glory

Prayer: One of the appropriate collects on pg. 158

Monday, December 26, 2022 - Red ST. STEPHEN, Deacon & Martyr

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: St. Stephen pg. 182 & Christmas 1 pg. 158; Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15; Ps. 31 or 31:1-5; Acts 6:8-7: 2a, 51c 60; Matthew 23:34 39; Creed; Preface of Christmas

MP: Ps. 28, 30; 2 Chronicles 24:17 22; Acts 6:1 7 Cols: St. Stephen pg. 182 & Christmas pg. 158

E EP: Ps. 118; Wisdom 4:7-15; O.H. 79; Acts 7:59-8:8 ; Cols.: St. Stephen pg. 182 & Christmas pg. 158

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL: St . Stephen , Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama; Fresh Creek, Andros;

C CO-PATRONAL : O ur Lady & St. Stephen, Bimini. This feast may be observed on August 3.

N NOTE: A Procession in churches of St. Stephen only with a station at the Crib and Font.

A At the Crib: V. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

R. And we beheld His glory.

At the Font : V. Let the righteous rejoice in the presence of God.

R . Let them be merry and joyful.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - White/Gold ST. JOHN APOSTLE & EVANGELIST

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: St. John pg. 182 & Christmas 1 pg. 158; Exodus 33:18 23; Ps. 92 or 92:1 4, 11 14 ; 1 John 1:1 9; John21:19b 24; Creed; Preface of Christmas

MP: Ps. 97, 98; Proverbs 8:22-30; John 13:20-35

E EP: Ps. 145; Isaiah 44:1 8; O.H. 79; 1 John 5:1 12

NOTE: A Procession in St. John’s churches only with a station at the Crib and Font.

A At the Crib: V. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

R . And we beheld His glory.

A At the Font : V. Their sound has gone out into all lands. R. Their words to the ends of the earth.

P Pr ayer: Proper 28 pg. 181

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Joh n , Buckley’s, Long Island; Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands; Harbour Island, Eleuthera; This feast may also be observed on May 6.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Red THE HOLY INNOCENTS

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Holy Innocents pg. 183 & Christmas 1 pg. 158; Jeremiah 31:15-17; Ps.124; Revelation 21:1-7; Matthew 2:13-18; Creed; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 2, 26; Isaiah 49:13 23; Matthew 18:1 14

E EP: Ps. 19, 126; Isaiah 54:1 13; Mark 10:13 16

PATRONA L FESTIVAL : Holy Innoce nts, Ragged Island . This feast may also be observed on January 11

N NOTE: On this Festival, special activities should be held in the honour of the youth of the parish; especially, special blessings for the children.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: First Sunday After Christmas pg. 159; 1 John 2:7-11; Ps. 96:1-9; Luke 2:22-35; Creed; Preface of Christmas

MP: Ps. 18:1-20; Isaiah 12:1-6; Revelation 1:1-8

EP: Ps. 21-50; 2 Samuel 23:13-17b; John 7:37-52

M Mem: St . Tho mas A. Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170

Friday, December 30, 2022 - White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: First Sunday after Christmas pg. 159; 1 John 2:12 17; Ps. 96:7 10; Luke 2:36 40; Creed; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 20, 21:1- 7 [8-14]; 1 Kings 17:17-24; 3 John 1-15

E EP: Ps. 23, 27; Isaiah 25:1-9; John 4:46 -54

Saturday, December 31, 2022 White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: First Sunday After Christmas pg. 159; 1 John 2:18 21; Ps. 96:1 2, 11 13

MP: Ps. 46, 48; Isaiah 26:1-9; 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2; John 8:12 19

Eve of the Holy Name White/Gold

EP: Ps. 90; Isaiah 65:15b 25; O.H. 79; Revelation 21:1 6; Collect: Holy Name pg. 159

JANUARY 2023

Sunday, January 1, 2023 - White/Gold THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS: NEW YEAR’S DAY

ERC : Gloria; Cols.: Holy Name pg. 159 & see below; Numbers 6:22-27; Ps. 8; Romans 1:1-7 or Philippians 2:5 -11; Luke 2:1521; Creed; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 103; Genesis 17:1-2a, 15-16; Colossians 2:6 -12

EP: Ps. 148; Isaiah 62:1 5, 10 12; O.H. 79; John 16:23b 30

C COLLECT FO R NEW Y EAR’S DAY : God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose years never fail and whose mercies are new each returning day; forgive us the wrong we have done in the year that has passed, let the radiance of Your Spirit renew our lives, warming hearts and giving light to our minds; that we may pass the coming year in joyful obedience and faith; through Him who is the beginning and the end, Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reign with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

E EXTERNAL SOLEMITIES: St . Stephen , Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama; Fresh Creek, Andros; O ur Lady & St. Stephen, Bimini. St. John, Buckley’s, Long Island; Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands; Harbour Island, Eleuthera; H Holy Innoce nts, Ragged Island

Monday, January 2, 2023 - White/Gold BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, Theologians & Teachers, 369

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Theologian & Teacher pg. 196; 1 Corinthians 2:6 -10, 13-16; Ps. 119:97-104; John 17:18-23; Preface of Trinity Sunday

MP: Ps. 34; Genesis 12:1-7; Hebrews 11:1-12

EP: Ps. 33; 1 Kings 19:1 8; John 6:35 42, 48 51

Sts. Basil The Great, 379 & Gregory of Nazianzus, 369; Saint Gregory of Nazianzus maybe celebrated on May 9 & Saint Basil the Great may celebrated on June 14.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Christmas 2 pg. 159; 1 John 3:1 - 6; Ps. 98:1 2, 4 7; John 1:29 34; Preface of Christmas.

M MP: Ps. 68; Genesis 28:10 22; Hebrews 11:13 22

E EP: Ps. 72; 1 Kings 19:9-18; John 10:7-17

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Christmas 2 pg. 159; 1 John 3:7 - 10; Ps. 98:1 2, 8 10; John 1:35 42; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 85, 87; Exodus 3:1-12; Hebrews 11:23 -31

EP: Ps. 89:1-29; Joshua 3:14-4:7; John 14:6 -14

Thursday, January 5, 2023 White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Christmas 2 pg. 159; 1 John 3:11 18; Ps. 100; John 1:43-51; Creed; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 2, 110:1- 5 [6-7]; Joshua 1:1 -9; Hebrews 11:32-12:2; John 15:1 16

E Eve of The Epiphany White/Gold

EP: Ps, 29, 98; Isaiah 66:18-23; O.H. 101; Romans 15:7-13; Collect: Epiphany pg. 160.

N NOTE: The figures of the three Kings (Magi) and camels should be added to the Crib.

Friday, January 6, 2023 - White/Gold THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

ERC: Gloria; Col.: The Epiphany pg. 160; Isaiah 60:1 -9; Ps. 72:1 7, 10 14; Ephesians 3:1 12; Matthew 2:1 12; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

MP: Ps. 46, 97; Isaiah 52:7-10; Revelation 21:22-27

EP: Ps. 96, 100; Isaiah 49:1-7; O.H. 101; Matthew 12:14-21

F EAST OF TITLE : The Ch urch of the Epiphany , New Providence

A Av P: The Rev’d. Beryl Higgs, Retired, General Licence, 2001

NOTE: Today devotional processions should be held at the Crib before Mass and/or after EP, or at both services

V V. The Kings of Tarshish and the isles shall pay tribute. R . The Kings of Arabia and Saba shall offer gifts.

P PRAY ER : O God the Son, highest and holiest, who didst humble Thyself to share our birth and our death: Bring us with the shepherds and wise men to kneel before Thy lowly cradle, that we may come to sing with Thine Angels Thy glorious praises in heaven; where Thou livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

Saturday, January 7, 2023 White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Epiphany pg. 160; 1 John 3:18 4:6; Ps. 2; Matthew 4:12 17, 23 25; Preface of Epiphany

MP: Ps. 103; Isaiah 52:3-6; Revelation 2:1-7; John 2:1 -11

E Eve of Epiphany 1 - White/Gold

E EP: Ps. 104; Isaiah 61:1 9; O.H. 101; Galatians 3:23 29; 4:4 7; Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160

Sunday, January 8, 2023 - White/Gold

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Isaiah 42:1 -9; Ps. 29; Acts 10:34 43; Matthew 3:13 17; Creed; Preface of Epiphany

MP: Ps. 146, 147; Isaiah 40:1-11; Hebrews 1:1 -12

EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Genesis 1:1 -2:3; O.H. 101; John 1:1-7, 19 20, 29 34

N NOTE: Today is suitable for the administration of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. It is suitable and devotional to have a procession to the Font.

V. The voice of the Lord is upon the water. R . The voice of the Lord is upon many waters. Prayer #10 pg. 198

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : Ch urch of the Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence

H Ho ly Family Church only: ERC : Gloria; Cols.: Holy Family & Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Ecclesiasticus 3:2-7; Ps. 27:1-8; Romans 8:11-17; Luke 2:4151; Creed; Preface of Christmas

M MP: Ps. 105:1-9; Isaiah 35; Colossians 1:9-20; Collects: Holy Family & Epiphany I

E EP: Ps. 132; Isaiah 41:8 20; O.H. 107; Luke 2:22 40; Collects: The Holy Family & Epiphany 1

COLLECT FO R THE HOL Y FA MILY: Heavenly Father whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home, help us to live as the Holy Family, united in love and obedience, and bring us at last to our home in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives in unity with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.

F EAST OF TITLE : Church o f the Hol y Family, Mortimer’s, Long Island

N NOTE: This Sunday is designated Anglican Communion Sunday by the Primates of the Communion.

Monday, January 9, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Hebrews 1:1 -6; Ps. 97; Mark 1:14-20; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 1, 2 3; Isaiah 40:12 23; Ephesians 1:1 14

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Genesis 2:4-9 [10-15], 6-25; Mark 1:1-13

N NOTE: The Christmas Crib should be taken down today. Tuesday, January 10, 2023 White/Gold MAJORITY RULE (in the Bahamas)

ERC : Gloria; Col: Majority Rule Day; Isaiah 26:1 9; Ps.121; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 5:11-16; Preface of Trinity Sunday

COLLECT FO R MAJORI TY R ULE DA Y

Good and gracious God, you have endowed us with a variety of gifts and abilities in order to make life changing contributions to advance your kingdom here on earth. We thank you for all who helped The Bahamas to accomplish Majority Rule. These nation builders boldly led us, and won the victory over inequality, discrimination, racism and other vices that dehumanize persons made in your image and likeness. Grant us the fortitude to follow their example with pure and forgiving hearts, and daily strive to maintain our freedom, to rebuke vice and to create our land into a haven of peace, love and joy. Grant this, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

WILLIAM LAUD, Archbishop and Martyr, 1645 Red

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Hebrews 12:5 7, 11 14; Ps. 73:24-29; Matthew 10:32-39; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 5, 6; Isaiah 40:25-31; Ephesians 1:15-23

EP: Ps. 10, 11; Genesis 3:1-24; Mark 1:14-28

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Hebrews 2:14 -18; Ps. 105:115; Mark 1:29-39; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:1 24; Isaiah 41:1 16; Ephesians 2:1 10

E EP: Ps. 12, 13, 14; Genesis 4:1-16; Mark 1:29 -42

N NOTE: The Christmas Crib should be taken down today. Thursday, January 12, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Hebrews 3:1 -14; Ps. 95:6-11; Mark 1:40 45; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 18:1 20; Hebrews 3:1 14; Mark 1:40 45

E EP: Ps. 18:21 50; Genesis 4:17 26; Mark 2:1 12 Friday, January 13, 2023 - White/Gold ST. HILARY, Bishop of Poitier, 367

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Teacher pg. 196; Zechariah 6:9 - 15; Ps. 37:3 6, 32 33; 1 John 2:18 25; Luke 12:8 12; Preface of Trinity Sunday

M MP: Ps. 16, 17; Isaiah 42: [1-9], 10-17; Ephesians 3:1-13

E EP: Ps. 22; Genesis 6:1-8; Mark 2:13-22 Saturday, January 14, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Hebrews 4:12 -16; Ps. 19:713; Mark 2:13-17; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 20, 21:1- 7 [8-14]; Isaiah 43:1-13; Ephesians 3:14-21

E EP: Ps. 110:1 5 [6 7], 116,117; Genesis 6:9 22; Mark 2:23 3:6; Collect: Epiphany 2 Sunday, January 15, 2023 Green THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 2 pg. 160; Isaiah 49:1 7; Ps. 40:1-12;

1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany or the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Isaiah 43:14 -44:5; Hebrews 6:17-7:10

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Genesis 7:1 10,17 23; O.H. 44; John 4:27 42

M Mem: Martin Luther King Jr., Martyr and Liberator Monday, January 16, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 1 pg. 160; Hebrews 5:1 10; Ps. 110; Mark 2:18-22; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 25; Isaiah 44:6-8, 21-23; Ephesians 4:1-16

E EP: Ps. 9, 15; Genesis 8:6-22; Mark 3:7-19a Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - White/Gold ANTHONY OF EGYPT, Abbot, 356

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Monastic pg. 194; 1 Peter 5:6 -10; Ps. 91:916; Mark 10:17-21; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 26, 28; Isaiah 44:9-20; Ephesians 4:17-32

E EP: Ps. 36, 39; Genesis 9:1 17; Mark 3:19b 35

A Alternate EP: Eve of the Con fession o f Sai nt Peter Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9:35 10:4; Collect for the Confession of St. Peter pg. 183

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - White/Gold THE CONFESSION OF ST. PETER

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Confession of St. Peter, pg. 183; Acts 4:813; Ps. 23; 1 Peter 5:1 4; Matthew 16:13 19; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 66, 67; Ezekiel 3:4-11; Acts 10:34-44

E EP: Ps. 118; Ezekiel 34:11-16; O.H. 800; John 21:15-22

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL: S St . Simon by the Sea, Treasure

Cay, Abaco

W Week of Prayer For Christia n Unit y Begins Today. A votive Mass for Unity may be celebrated on all Ferias during the Octave.

Thursday, January 19, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 2 pg. 160; Hebrews 7:23 -8:7; Ps. 40:812, 17 19; Mark 3:7 12; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 37:1 18; Isaiah 45:5 17; Ephesians 5:15 33

E EP: Ps. 37:19-19-42; Genesis 11:1-9; Mark 4:21-34

A Av D: Canon B asil T ynes, Rector, St. Matthew, New Providence, 1987

M Mem: St . Wulfta n, Bishop Friday, January 20, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 2 pg. 160; Hebrews 8:6 13; Ps. 85:7 13; Mark 3:13 19; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 31; Isaiah 45:18-25; Ephesians 6:1 -9

E EP: Ps. 35; Genesis 11:27-12:8; Mark 4:35-41

E Eve of Saint Agnes Red Ch urch’s under the Patronage o f Sa int A gnes. Ps. 149, 150; Wisdom 3:1-9; O.H. 455 A & M; Hebrews 11:32-12:2; Collect: Martyr # 3 pg. 193

Saturday, January 21, 2023 - Red ST. AGNES, Virgin & Martyr at Rome, 304

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr 3 pg. 192; Song of Solomon 2:10 13; Ps. 116:1-8; 1 Peter 4:12-19; Matthew 18:1 -6; Creed (St. Agnes only); Preface of Saints Days

MP: Ps. 30, 32; Isaiah 46:1 23; Ephesians 6:10 24

E EP: Ps. 42, 43; Genesis 12:9 13:1; Mark 5:1 20; Collect:

Epiphany 3 pg. 161

Saint Agnes Church only

M MP: Ps. 57, 148; Jeremiah 15:15 21; Matthew 10:16 22, 28 33

E EP: Ps. 149, 150; Ecclesiasticus 44:1-15; O.H. 455 A & M; Revelation 7:9-17 Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Green The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 3 pg. 161; Isaiah 9:1 4; Ps. 27:1, 5 13; 1 Corinthians 1:10 18; Matthew 4:12 23; Creed; Preface of Epiphany or the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 63:1-8 [9 -11], 98; Isaiah 47:1-15; Hebrews 10:19-31

E EP: Ps. 103; Genesis 13:2-18; O.H. 12; John 5:2-18

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: S St. Agnes, Grants Town, New Providence; Gregory Town, Eleuthera; Orange Creek, Cat Island

Mem : St. Vincent of Saragossa Monday, January 23, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 3 pg. 161; Hebrews 9:15, 24 -28; Ps. 98; Mark 3:19b-30; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; Isaiah 48:1 11; Galatians 1:1 17

E EP: Ps. 44; Genesis 14:[1-7], 8-24; Mark 5:21-43 Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 3 pg. 161; Hebrews 10:1 -10; Ps. 40:111; Mark 3:31 35; Common Preface.

MP: Ps. 45; Isaiah 48:12 21; Galatians 1:18 2:10

EP: Ps.47, 48; Genesis 15:1-11, 17-21; Mark 6:1-13

A P: Eve of the Co nversio n of St. Paul Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15 or 52:7 10; OH. 800;

Revelation 21:1-4, 8-14 or Matthew 9:35-10:4; Collect: Conversation of St. Paul pg. 183

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 White/Gold THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Conversion of St. Paul, pg. 183; Acts 26:9 21; Ps. 67; Galatians 1:11-24; Matthew 10:16-22; Creed; Preface of Apostle

M MP: Ps. 19; Isaiah 45:18 25; Philippians 3:4b 11

E EP: Ps. 110:89 112; Ecclesiasticus 39:1 10; O.H. 800; Acts 9:1-22

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Paul, Clarence Town, Long Island; The Bluff, Eleuthera and Calabash Bay, Andros

A Av P: C Canon Crosle y Walkine , Retired, General Licence, 1984; C Canon Basil Tynes , Rector, St. Matthew’s, New Providence, 1988

W Week of Prayer for Christia n Unit y E nds.

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - White/Gold STS. TIMOTHY & TITUS

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Missionaries pg. 192; 2 Timothy 1:1 -8 or Titus 1:1-5; Ps. 112:1-9; John 10:1- 10; Creed; Preface of Pentecost

MP: Ps. 50; Isaiah 49:13 23; Galatians 3:1 14

E EP: Ps. [50, 60] or 118; Genesis 16:15-17:14; Mark 6:30-46

Friday, January 27, 2023 - White/Gold ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 407

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 193; Jeremiah 1;4 10; Ps. 49:1 8; Luke 21:12-15; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 40, 54; Isaiah 50:1-11; Galatians 3:15 -22

EP: Ps. 51; Genesis 17:15-27; Mark 6:47-56

Saturday, January 28, 2023 - White/Gold ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, Teacher of the Faith, 1274

ERC: Col.: Teacher pg. 194; Wisdom 7:7 -14; Ps. 119:97104; Matthew 13:24 30; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 55; Isaiah 51:1 8; Galatians 3:23 29

EP: Ps. 138, 139:1-17 [18-23]; Genesis 18:1-16; Mark 7:1-23; Collect: Epiphany 4 pg. 161

Sunday, January 29, 2023 Green THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 4 pg. 161; Micah 6:1 8; Ps. 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12; Creed; Preface of Epiphany or the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 24, 29; Isaiah 51:9 16; Hebrews 11:8 16

E EP: Ps. 8, 84; Genesis 18:16-33; O.H. 12; John 7:14-31

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES: S St. Paul, Clarence Town, Long Island; The Bluff, Eleuthera; and Calabash Bay, Andros

Monday, January 30, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 4 pg. 161; Hebrews 11:32 -40; Ps. 31:19 -24; Mark 5:1 -20; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 56, 57, [68]; Isaiah 51:17- 23; Galatians 4:1 -11

E EP: Ps. 64, 65; Genesis 19:1 17 [18 23], 24 29; Mark 7:24 37 Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Epiphany 4 pg. 161; Hebrews 12:1 -4; Ps. 22:2230; Mark 5:21 43; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 61, 62; Isaiah 52:1 12; Galatians 4:12 20

E EP: Ps. 68:1 20 [21 23], 24 36; Genesis 21:1 21; Mark 8:1 10

FEBRUARY 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - White/Gold ST. BRIDGET OF KILDARE, Abbess, 1342

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Monastic pg. 194; 1 Corinthians 1:26 31; Ps. 138; Matthew 6:25 33; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 72; Isaiah 54:1-10 [11-17]; Galatians 4:21-31

EP—EEve of the Presentation - White Ps. 113; 122; 1 Samuel 1:20 28a; O.H. 766; Romans 8:14 21; Collect: The Presentation pg. 184

A Av P: A Arch bishop Drexel Gomez , Assistant Bishop, Retired, 1961

Thursday, February 2, 2023 White/Gold THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD

ERC: Gloria; Col.: The Presentation pg. 184; Malachi 3:1 4; Ps. 84 or 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22 -40; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 42, 43; 1 Samuel 2:1 10; John 8:31 36

E EP: Ps. 48, 87; Haggai 2:1 9; O.H. 766; 1 John 3:1 8

N NOTE: Before the Eucharist candles may be blessed and where possible a Procession may be held. The Feast is also called Candle Mass.

A Av D: C Canon Crosle y Walkine, Retired, General Licence, 1983

Friday, February 3, 2023 - White/Gold ST. ANSKAR OF SCANDI NAVIA, Missionary Bishop of Sweden, 865

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Zephaniah 3:9 12; Ps. 69:13-16; Acts 1:1-9; Mark 6:7-13

M MP: Ps. 69:1-23 [24-30], 31-38; Isaiah 56;1-8; Galatians 5;16-

EP: Ps. 73; Genesis 24:1-27; Mark 9:2-13 Saturday, February 4, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 4 pg. 161; Hebrews 13: 9 -17, 20- 21; Ps. 23; Mark 6:30 34; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 75, 76; Isaiah 57:3 13; Galatians 5:25 8:10

E EP: Ps. 23, 27; Genesis 24:28-38, 40-51; Mark 9:14- 29; Collect: Epiphany 5 pg. 161

Mem: Cornelius the Centurio n Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Green THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Isaiah 58:1 –9a, [9b12]; Ps. 112:1 9, [10]; 1 Corinthians 2:1 12, [13 16]; Matthew 5:13 20

MP: Ps. 93, 96; Isaiah 57:14-21; Hebrews 12:1-6

E EP: Ps. 34; Genesis 24:50-67; O.H. 12; John 7:37-46

N NOTE: This Sunday was formally known as S eptuage sima S unday. Today we are seventy days until Easter. Monday, February 6, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: pg. Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 1:1 -19; Ps. 104:1 12, 25; Mark 6: 53 56; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 80; Isaiah 58;1 12; Galatians 6:11 18

E EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Genesis 23:19-34; Mark 9:30-41 Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 1:20-2:4a; Ps. 8; Mark 7:1 13; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 78:1-39; Isaiah 59:1-15a; 2 Timothy 1:1-14

E EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Genesis 26:1-6, 12-23; Mark 9:42- 50

N NOTE: Pray for the D Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman

Is land s and the Diocese o f Barbados which were formed in 1824.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 2:4b 9, 15 17; Ps. 104:25, 28 31; Mark 7:14 23; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:97-120; Isaiah 59:15b-21; 2 Timothy 1:15 -2;13

EP: Ps. 81, 82; Genesis 27:1-29; Mark 10:1-16

NOTE: Pray for the D Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba and the D Diocese of Guyana which were formed in 1842.

Thursday, February 9, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 2:18 25; Ps. 128; Mark 7:24-30; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. [83] or 146, 147; Isaiah 60:1-17; 2 Timothy 2:14-26

E EP: Ps. 85, 86; Genesis 27:30-45; Mark 10:17 -31

Friday, February 10, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 3:1 8; Ps. 32:1 8; Mark 7:31-37; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 88; Isaiah 61:1-9; 2 Timothy 3:1-17

EP: Ps. 91, 92; Genesis 27:46 28:4, 16 22; Mark 10:32 45

N NOTE: We pray for t the Ch urches in the Provi nce of the West I ndies which were formed in 1883.

Pray for t the Diocese of the Windward Island s formed in 1877 and t the Diocese of Belize formed in 1881.

Saturday, February 11, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 5 pg. 161; Genesis 3:9 -24; Ps. 90:1-12; Mark 8:1 10; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 87, 90; Isaiah 61:10 62:5; 2 Timothy 4:1 8

EP: Ps. 136; Genesis 29:1-29; Mark 10:46-52; Collect: Last Sunday after the Epiphany pg. 162 Sunday, February 12, 2023 - Green THE SIXTH AFTER EPIPHANY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Epiphany 6 pg. 161; Deuteronomy 30:15 20 or Ecclesiasticus 15:15 20; Ps. 119:1 8; 1 Corinthians 3:1 9; Matthew 5:21 37; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

MP: Ps. 66, 67; Isaiah 62:6-12; 1 John 2:3-11

E EP: Ps. 19, 46; Genesis 29:20-35; O.H. 441; John 8:12-19

N NOTE: This Sunday was formally known as S exagesima S unday. Today we are sixty days until Easter. Monday, February 13, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 6 pg. 161; Genesis 4:1 -15, 24; Ps. 50: 724; Mark 8:11 13; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 89:1–18; Isaiah 63:1 -6; 1 Timothy 1:1-17

E EP: Ps. 89:19-52; Genesis 30:1-24; Mark 11:1-11 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 White/Gold CYRIL AND METHODIUS Missionaries to the Slaves, 869 and 885

ERC : Col.: Missionaries pg. 192; Jeremiah 26:12 15; Ps. 69: 8-18; Mark 16:15-20; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; Isaiah 63:7-14; 1 Timothy 1:18-2:8

E EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Genesis 31:1 24; Mark 11:12 26

A Alternate Proper St. VALENTIN E, Bishop and Mart yr, c 320 - Red

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Of a Martyr pg. 192; Revelation 7:13 -17; Ps. 116:1 8; Luke 12:2 12 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - White/Gold

THOMAS BRAY, Priest and Missionary, 1730

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Of a Missionary pg. 192; Isaiah 52:7 -10; Ps. 102:15 22 or 85:8 13; Luke 10:1 9; Preface of Pentecost

M MP: Ps. 101, 109:1-4 [5 –19], 20-30; Isaiah 63:15-64: 9; 1 Timothy 3:1-16

E EP: Ps. 119:121 144; Genesis 31:25 50; Mark 11:27 12:12

NOTE: Tho mas Bray, Priest and Missionary, Founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (S.P.G.) in 1730. Over the years, the S.P.G. has contributed generously especially to the Mission and Ministry in this Diocese and the Anglican Communion by selecting and paying the salaries of clergy and teachers for missionary work in this Diocese and other ones.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 6 pg. 161; Genesis 9:1 13; Ps. 102:15 22; Mark 8:27 33; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 105:1-22; Isaiah 65:1-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-6

E EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Genesis 32:3-21; Mark 12:13-27 Friday, February 17, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 6 pg. 161; Genesis 11:1 -9; Ps. 33:6-18; Mark 8:34-9:1; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 102; Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Timothy 5:17 -22 [23-25]

E EP: Ps. 107:1 32; Genesis 32:22 33: 17; Mark 12:28 34 Saturday, February 18, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Epiphany 6 pg. 161; Hebrews 11:1-7; Ps. 145:1-4, 10 13; Mark 9:2 13; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 107:33 43; 108:1 6 [7 13]; Isaiah 66:1 6; 1 Timothy 6:6-21

EP: Ps. 33; Genesis 35:1-20; Mark 12:35-44 Collect: Last Sunday after Epiphany pg. 162 Sunday, February 19, 2023 Green LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Last Sunday after the Epiphany pg. 162; Exodus 24:12-18; Ps. 2 or Ps. 99; 2 Peter 1:16 -21; Matthew 17:1-9: Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Deuteronomy 6:1 9; Hebrews 12:18 29

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Ecclesiasticus 48:1 11; O.H. 417; John 12:24-32

N NOTE:

It is an ancient custom to add Alleluias to the dismissals on the Sunday immediately before Lent. The same may be done on Monday and Tuesday. Palms bless on Palm Sunday (2022) should be returned to the church to be burnt. The ASHES from the same will be bless during the Ash Wednesday Liturgy and then imposed upon the foreheads of the faithful.

N NOTE: This Sunday was formally known as Q Quinq uagesima S unday. Today we are fifty days until Easter. Monday, February 20, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Last Sunday Epiphany pg. 162; Tobit 1:1 2; 2:1 8; Ps. 112:1-6; Mark 12:1 -12: Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 25; Deuteronomy 6:10-15; Hebrews 1:1-14

E EP: Ps. 9, 15; Proverbs 27:1 6, 10 12; John 1:1 18 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - Green SHROVE

TUESDAY

ERC: Col.: Last Epiphany pg. 162; Tobit 2:9 -14; Ps. 112: 12, 7-9; Mark 12:13-17; Preface of Epiphany

MP: Ps. 26, 28; Deuteronomy 6:16-25; Hebrews 2:1-10

EP: Ps. 36, 39; Proverbs 30:1-4; 24-33; John 1:19-28

N NOTES:



This day is often called Shrove Tuesday. It is a suitable time for the corporate Service of Reconciliation. Provisions should also be made for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (pg. 216-219 & 326-328 BCP) and Private Confessions. 

Ashes are prepared and should be blessed during the first Mass on Ash Wednesday. This should be followed with imposition of the same on the foreheads of the faithful.  During Lent no flowers are permitted on the altars except on Lent 4 (Mothering Sunday).

Lent should be observed as a time for self-examination and repentance by prayer, fasting, self denial and by spending more time reading and reflection on Holy Scriptures. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Purple/Violet ASH WEDNESDAY/FAST DAY

ERC: Liturgy for Ash Wednesday pg. 208; Joel 2;1 -2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1 12; Ps. 103 or 103:8 14; 2 Corinthians 5:20b 6:10; Matthew 6:1 6, 16 21; Preface of Lent.

MP: 95, 32 & 143; Jonah 3:1-4:11; Hebrews 12:1-14

EP: Ps. 102, 130; Amos 5:6-15; Luke 18:9-14

N NOTE:

Lenten Mission begins in Grand Bahama, 2 22nd & 2 3rd Febr uary, 4th and 2 26th March, 2022. Mission in New Providence begins 2 26th - 1st March, 2023.



The Propers for Weekdays of Lent normally take precedence over Lesser Feasts occurring in Lent except those, which are Patronal Festivals of Churches in the Diocese.  Except on Feast Days, the “Gloria in Excelsis” is not used during Lent.



In this Diocese, permission is given for the Ash Wednesday Collect to be prayed at each Service during Lent.



On a pre determined day, Stations of the Cross should be held during Lent.

Thursday, February 23, 2023 - Red ST. POLYCARP, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr 156

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Martyr pg. 192 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Revelation 2:8 11; Ps. 34:1 8; Matthew 20:20 23; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 30, 32; Deuteronomy 7:17-26; Titus 3:1-15

E EP: Ps. 42, 43; Ezekiel 39:21-29; John 1:43-51; Collect: Lent 1 pg. 163

Eve of St Matthias Red EP: Ps. 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15; Matthew 9:35 -10:4

A Av P: Canon Mark Kendal l, Rector, St. Thomas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, 1992

Friday, February 24, 2023 ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE - Red

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: pg. 184 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Acts 1:15-26; Ps. 15; Philippians 3:12-21; John 15:1-8; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 80; 1 Samuel 16:1 13; 1 John 2:18 25

E EP: Ps. 33; 1 Samuel 12:1-5; O.H. 800; Acts 20:17-35

N NOTE: This feast may also be celebrated on May 14

Saturday, February 25, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Col.: Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Isaiah 58:9b-14; Ps. 86: 1 6; Luke 5:27 32; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 30, 32; Deuteronomy 7:17 26; Titus 3:1 15

E EP: Ps. 42, 43; Ezekiel 39:21-29; John 1:43-51;

Collect: Lent 1 pg. 163

Av P: Canon Atma Budhu, Rector, Church of the Epiphany, New Providence, 1985 Sunday, February 26, 2023 - Purple/Violet FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

ERC: Cols.: Lent 1 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Genesis 2:1517; 3:1-7; Ps. 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11; Creed; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 63:1 8 [9 11], 98; Deuteronomy 8:1 10; 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

E EP: Ps. 103; Daniel 9:3 -10; O.H. 113; Mark 2:18-22 Monday, February 27, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols: Lent 1 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Leviticus 19:1 -2, 11-18; Ps. 19:7-14; Matthew 25:31-46; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; Deuteronomy 8:11 20; Hebrews 2:11 18

E EP: 44; Genesis 37:1-11; John 2:13-22 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols: Lent 1 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Isaiah 55: 1011; Ps. 34:1 8 [15 22]; Matthew 6:7 15

M MP: Ps. 45; Deuteronomy 9:4-12; Hebrews 3:1 -11

E EP: Ps. 47, 48; Genesis 37:12 24; John 2:13 22

MARCH 2023

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Purple/Blue EMBER WEDNESDAY

ERC : Cols.: For Ministry [15] I pg. 200 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Numbers 11:16 17, 24 29; Ps. 99 or 27:1 9; 1 Corinthians 3:5-11; John 4: 31—38; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 119:49-72; Deuteronomy 9:13-21; Hebrews 3:12-19

EP: Ps. 49, [53]; Genesis 37:25 36; John 2:23 3:15

E EMB ER DAY NO TE: On Ember Days we pray for the ordained and un-ordained ministries of the church. We pray especially for an increase in vocations to the sacred priesthood and those at seminaries. The intention today is F FOR THE CHOICE OF FIT PERSONS FOR THE MINISTRY.

S T. DAV ID, Bi shop of Menevia in Wales, 544 - White/ Gold

A P: In St . David Only

ERC : Gloria; Col. Pastor pg. 193 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Proverbs 15:14-21; Ps. 16:5-11; 1 Thessalonians 2:2b-12; Mark 4:26 29; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 84, 99; Numbers 27:15 23; Ephesians 4:7, 11 16

EP: Ps. 25; Isaiah 6:1-8; O.H. 452 (A&M); Acts 20:24-35

PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . David, Long Cay, & Lisbon Creek, Andros

Thursday, March 2, 2023 - White/Gold ST. CHAD, Bishop of Litchfield, Missionary, 872

ERC: Gloria; Col. Missionary pg. 192 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Proverbs 16:1–3; Ps. 84; Philippians 4:10 -13; Luke 14:1 14; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 50; Deuteronomy 9:23 10: 5; Hebrews 4:1 10

E EP: Ps. [59, 60] or 19, 46; Genesis 39:1-23; John 3:16-21

A P: St. Chad Only

MP: Ps. 97, 98; Isaiah 49:1-6; Romans 15:8-21

E EP: Ps. 89, 100; Isaiah 52:7 –10; O.H. 434 (A&M); Mark 4: 26 32

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Chad, Fox Town, Abaco Friday, March 3, 2023 - Purple/Blue EMBER FRIDAY

ERC :Cols.: For Ministry [15] II pg. 200 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; 1 Samuel 3:1 10; Ps. 63:1 8; Ephesians 4:11 16; Matthew 9:35 38; Preface of the Apostles

MP: 95, 40, 54; Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Hebrews 4:11-16

E EP: Ps, 51; Genesis 40:1 23; John 3:22 36 Saturday, March 4, 2023 - Purple/Violet EMBER SATURDAY

ERC: Cols.: For Ministry [15] III pg. 200 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Exodus 19:3-8; Ps. 15; 1 Peter 4:7-11; Matthew 16:24-27; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 55; Deuteronomy 11:18 28; Hebrews 5:1 10

E EP: Ps. 138, 139:1-17 [18-23]; Deuteronomy 11:18- 28; John 4:1-26 Sunday, March 5, 2021 Purple/Violet SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Genesis 12:1 -4a; Ps. 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 24, 29; Jeremiah 1:1-10; 1 Corinthians 3:11-23

E EP: Ps. 8, 84; Genesis 41:14 45; O.H. 113; Mark 3:31 4:9

A Av D: The Rev’d. Beryl Higgs, Retired, General Licence, 2000

EXTERNAL SOLEMINITI ES: St. David, Long Cay, & Lisbon Creek, Andros; St. Chad, Fox Town, Abaco.

Monday, March 6, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Daniel 9:3 10; Ps. 79; Luke 6:36 38

M MP: Ps. 56, 57, [58]; Jeremiah 1:11 -19; Romans 1:1 -15

EP: Ps. 64, 65; Genesis 41:46-57; John 4:27-42

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Red PERPETUA AND HER COMPANIONS

Martyrs at Carthage, 202

ERC: Col.: Martyr pg. 192 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Hebrews 10:32-39; Ps. 34:1-8 or 124; Matthew 24:9 -14; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 61, 62; Jeremiah 2:1 13; Romans 1:16 25

E EP: Ps. 68:1-20 [21-23], 24-36; Genesis 42:1-17; John 4:43-54

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Jeremiah 18: 18 20; Ps. 31:1 5, 13 16; Matthew 20:17 28; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 72; Jeremiah 3:6 18; Romans 1:28 2:11

E EP: Ps. 119:73-96; Genesis 42:18-28; John 5:1-18 Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Jeremiah 17: 5 10; Ps. 1; Luke 16:19 31; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. [70], 71; Jeremiah 4:9 -10, 19-28; Romans 2:12—24

EP: Ps. 74; Genesis 42:29-38; John 5:19-29

Friday, March 10, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Genesis 37:3 4, 12-28; Ps. 17:1-8; Matthew 21:33-46; Preface of Lent

MP: Ps. 95, 69:1- 23 [24-30], 31-38; Jeremiah 5:1-9; Romans 2:25-3:18

E EP: Ps. 73; Genesis 43:1-15; John 5:30-47 Saturday, March 11, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 2 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Micah 7:14 20; Ps. 103:1-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32; Preface of Lent

MP: Ps. 75, 76; Jeremiah 5:20-31; Romans 3:19-31

EP: Ps. 23, 27; Genesis 43:16 34; John 7:1 13; Collect: Lent 3 pg. 164 Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Purple/Violet THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Exodus 17:1 7; Ps. 95; Romans 5:1 11; John 4:5 42; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 93, 96; Jeremiah 6:9-15; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

E EP: Ps. 34; Genesis 44:1-17; O.H. 113; Mark 5:1-20 Monday, March 13, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; 2 Kings 5:1 15a; Ps. 42:1 2, 11 15; Luke 4:24 30

MP: Ps. 80; Jeremiah 7:1-15; Romans 4:1-12

E EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Genesis 44:18-34; John 7:14-36

N NOTE: Today in the Turks & Caicos Islands, C Commonwea lth Day is observed.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Song of Three Young Men 1:2, 11-20; Ps. 25:3-8; Matthew 18:2135; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 78:1 39; Jeremiah 7:21 34; Romans 4:13 25

EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Genesis 45:1–15; John 7:37-52

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Deuteronomy 4:1, 5 10; Ps. 147:13 21; Matthew 5:17 20; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 119:97-120; Jeremiah 8:18-9: 6; Romans 5:1-11

EP: Ps. 81, 82; Genesis 45:16-28; John 8:12-20 Thursday, March 16, 2023 Purple/ Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Ezekiel 47:1 9, 12; Ps. 46; John 5:1-18; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. [83], or 42, 43; Jeremiah 10:11 -24; Romans 5:12-21

E EP: Ps. 85, 86; Genesis 46:1 7, 28 34; John 8:21 32

Friday, March 17, 2023

ST. PATRICK, Bishop of Ireland - White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Missionary pg. 192 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Isaiah 49:1-6; Ps. 98 or 98:1-4; Acts 17:22-31; Matthew 28:16-20; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 95, 88; Jeremiah 11:1 8, 14 20; Romans 6:1 11

EP: Ps. 91, 92; Genesis 47:1 26; John 8:33 47

In St. Patrick Only

MP: Ps. 98, 147; Isaiah 49:8-15; Romans 15:8-21

E EP: Ps, 89, 100; Isaiah 52:7 –10; O.H. 434 (A&M); Mark 4:26 32

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Patrick, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 3 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Hosea 5:13

MP: Ps. 87, 90; Jeremiah 13:1 -11; Romans 6:12-23

EP: Ps. 136; Genesis 47:27-48: 7; John 8:47-59; Collect: Lent 4 pg. 164

M Mem: St Cyril of Jerusale m, Bishop, 386 Sunday, March 19, 2023 - Purple/Violet/Rose THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT: MOTHERING SUNDAY

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Lent 4 pg. 164, Ash Wednesday pg. 163, & Mothering Sunday (See below); 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Ps. 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41; Preface of Lent

MP: Ps. 66, 67; Jeremiah 14:1 9, 17 22; Galatians 4:21 5:1

E EP: Ps. 19, 46; Genesis 48:8 22; O.H. 113; Mark 8:11 21

COLLECT FO R MOTHERING SUNDAY: Merciful God, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth and on the cross drew the whole human family to Himself; strengthen us in our daily lives that in joy and sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal ; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

N NOTE: This Sunday is also called M Mothering S unday, Laetere Mid Le nt Sunday and R Re freshment Sund ay . It is also observed as Christian Education Sunday. In the Roman Missal:*Laetere [Rejoice Jerusalem with her children.} The colour R Rose may be used.

Churches under the Patronage of Saint Joseph are permitted to celebrate its Patronal Festival and External Solemnities. (see readings for Monday, March 20, 2023)

A Av D: Fr . Joh n Kabiga, Assistant Curate, Holy Trinity & Chaplain, St Anne’s School, 1988

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: St. Patrick, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera

Monday, March 20, 2023 White/Gold ST. JOSEPH OF NAZARE TH (Transferred)

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: St. Joseph pg. 184 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; 2 Samuel 7:4, 8 16; Ps. 89:1 4, 26 29; Romans 4:13 18; Luke 2:41-52; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 89:1-18; Jeremiah 16:10-21; Romans 7:1-12

EP: Ps. 89:19 52; Genesis 49:1 28; John 6:1 15

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Joseph, Thompson Bay, Long Island, Deep Creek and Upper Bogue, Eleuthera, the A nglican Ch urch Me n. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 4 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; Ps. 46; John 5:1-18

M MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; Jeremiah 17:19–27; Romans 7:13–25

E EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Genesis 49:29 50: 14; John 6:16 27 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 4 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Isaiah 49:8-15; Ps. 145:8-15; Hebrews 5:5–10; John 5:19-30; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 101, 109:1 4 [5 19], 20 30; Jeremiah 18:1 11; Romans 8:1-11

E EP: Ps. 119:121-144; Genesis 50:15-26; John 6:27-40 Thursday, March 23, 2023 White/Gold ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR, Bishop, 322

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Pastor pg. 193 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Job 42:10–12; Ps. 119:153-160; Acts 17:22–31; Matthew 5:11-6; Preface of the Apostles.

M MP: Ps. 69:1 23 [24 30], 31 38; Jeremiah 22:13 23; Romans

9:12-27

EP: Ps. 73; Exodus 1:6 -22; John 6:41-51

A Av P: Fr . Roderick B ain, Rector, St. Barnabas, New Providence, 2001 Friday, March 24, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC : Cols.: Lent 4 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22; Ps. 34:15-22; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 95, 102; Jeremiah 23:1 8; Romans 8:28 39

EP: Ps. 107:1 32; Exodus 2:1 22; John 6: 52 59

Eve of A nnunciatio n: EP: Ps. 8, 138; Genesis 3:1-15; Romans 5:12-21 or Galatians 4:1 7; Collect: Annunciation pg. 184

Saturday, March 25, 2023 -White ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

ERC : Cols.: Annunciation pg. 184 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Isaiah 7:10 14; Ps. 45 or 40:5 10; Hebrews 10:4 10; Luke 1:26-38; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 85, 87; Isaiah 52:7–12; Hebrews 2:5–10

E EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6-7], 132; Wisdom 9:1–12; O.H. 751; John 1:9 14

Today before Evening Prayer crosses, statues and pictures may be veiled if this is the custom. Crosses remain veiled until the unveiling during the Good Friday Liturgy. The statues remain covered until the appropriate time during the Easter Vigil.

NOTE: Covering of Crosses, Statues, etc.… (See article in the notes section of the Lectionary Note 1 pg. 18).

Sunday, March 26, 2023 - Purple/Violet FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

ERC: Cols.: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Ps. 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1 -45; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 118; Jeremiah 23:16 32; 1 Corinthians 9:19 27

EP: Ps. 145; Exodus 3:16 4: 12; O.H. 113; Mark 8:31 9:1

EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : S St. Joseph, Thompson Bay, Long Island, Deep Creek and Upper Bogue, Eleuthera, and the A Anglican Ch urch Men

Monday, March 27, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Susanna 1:1 9, 15 17, 19 30, 33 62 or Susanna 1:41c 62; Ps. 23; John 8:1 11

MP: Ps. 31; Jeremiah 24:1-10; Romans 9:19-33

E EP: Ps. 35; Exodus 4:10-20 [21-26], 27-31; John 9:1 -17 Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Purple/ Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Numbers 21:4-9; Ps. 102:1-2, 15-22; John 8:21-30; Preface of Lent

MP: Ps. [120], 121, 122, 123; Jeremiah 25: 8 -17; Romans 10:1 13

E EP: Ps. 124, 125, 126, [127]; Exodus 5:1-6: 1; John 9:18-41

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - Purple/ Violet

ERC : Cols.: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Daniel 3:13-28; Ps. 24:1-6; John 8:31-47; Preface of Lent

MP: Ps. 119:145 176; Jeremiah 25:30 38; Romans 10:14 21

E EP: Ps. 128, 129, 130; Exodus 7:8 24; John 10:1 18

Thursday, March 30, 2023 - Purple/ Violet

ERC: Col: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Genesis 17:3-9; Ps. 105:1-9; John 8:51 -59; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 131, 132, [133]; Jeremiah 26:1 16; Romans 11:1 12

EP: Ps. 140, 142; Exodus 7:25 8: 19; John 10:19 42 Friday, March 31, 2023 - Purple/Violet

ERC: Cols.: Lent 5 pg. 164 & Ash Wednesday pg. 163; Jeremiah 20:7-13; Ps. 18:1-7; John 10:31-42; Preface of Lent

M MP: Ps. 95, 22; Jeremiah 29:1, 4-13; Romans 11:13-24

E EP: Ps. 141, 143:1-11 [12]; Exodus 9:13-35; John 11:1-27 or 12:1 10

APRIL 2023

Saturday, April 1, 2023 – Purple/Violet

ERC : Ezekiel 37:21b-28; Ps. 121; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 11:45 57

M MP: Ps. 137:1 6 [7 9], 144; Jeremiah 31:27 34; Romans 11:25-36

EP: Ps. 42, 43; Exodus 10:21-11:8; John 11:28-44, or 12:3750

Sunday, April

2, 2023

– Red PALM SUNDAY: SUNDAY OF THE PASSION

Li turgy of the Palms: [BCP 222]; Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1 11

ERC: Col. for Palm Sunday [BCP 225]; Isaiah 50:4 9a; Ps. 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5 -11; Matthew 26:14 -27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

MP: Ps. 24, 29; Zechariah 9:9-12; 1 Timothy 6:12-16

EP: Ps. 103; Zechariah 12:9 11; 13:1, 7 9; O.H. 145; Matthew 21:12-17

NOTE:

Palms are blessed before the Principal Mass. They are held during the Palm Gospel and procession, but NOT during the Passion Gospel. The processional Cross is carried u unveiled. At the end of the procession a Station at the Door of the Church is made.

V V. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. R . Hosanna in the Highest.

At the entrance into the Church, Hymn 53 may be sung. On this day and on Good Friday, it is the custom, wherever possible to use the longer form of the passion Gospel.

Monday, April 3, 2023 – Red MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK

ERC: Col.: Monday in Holy Week pg. 165; Isaiah 42:1 -9; Ps. 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1 -11; Preface of Holy Week

M MP: Ps. 51:1 18 [19 20]; Jeremiah 12:1 16; Philippians 3:1 14

E EP: Ps. 69:1 23; Lamentations 1:1 2, 6 12; John 12:9 19

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Red TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

ERC : Col.: Tuesday in Holy Week pg. 165; Isaiah 49:1 7; Ps. 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36; Preface of Holy Week

MP: Ps. 6, 12; Jeremiah 15:10-21; Philippians 3:15-21

EP: Ps. 94; Lamentations 1:17 22; John 12:20 26

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Red WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

ERC: Col.: Wednesday in Holy Week pg. 165; Isaiah 50:4 9a; Ps. 70; Hebrews 12:1 3; John 13:21 32; Preface for Holy Week

MP: Ps. 55; Jeremiah 17:5-10, 14-17; Philippians 4:1-13

E EP: Ps. 74; Lamentations 2:1 9; John 12:27 36 Thursday, April 6, 2023 – Gold MAUNDY THURSDAY

ERC: Proper Liturgy pg. 229; Gloria; Col.: pg. 230; Exodus 12:1 4, [5 10], 11 14; Ps. 116:1, 10 17; 1 Corinthians 11:23 26; John 13:1 17, 31b 35

MP: Ps. 102; Jeremiah 20:7-11; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17; 11:27-32

EP: Ps. 142, 143; Lamentations 2:10-18; John 17:1-11 [12-26]

NOTE:

The Altar is decorated with flowers and the Cross is veiled in white.

1. Bells may be rung at the Gloria and then are silent until the Easter Vigil.

2. T The Washing of the Feet should follow the Sermon.

3. T The Institution N arrative in every Eucharistic Prayer should begin: “On this night when He was betrayed.” If possible, an A ltar of Repose should be prepared. After the Post Communion Prayer, pg. 232, a Procession to the Altar of Repose takes place during which Hymn 610 is sung. Part 2 should be sung at the Altar of Repose.

4. The other Altars are stripped. Psalm 22 is said during the stripping of the Altars. A Watch is then kept in length according to the custom of the Church.

5. The word M MA UNDY is from the Latin mandatum novum. “A new commandment I give you that you should love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:3) Jesus spoke these words in the Upper Room.

Friday, April 7, 2023 – Red GOOD FRIDAY

ERC: Proper Liturgy pg. 236; Col.: pg. 166 or 237; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Ps. 22; Hebrews 10:16 -25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1 -19:42

MP: Ps. 95, 22; Wisdom 1:16 2:1,12 22 or Genesis 22:1 14; 1 Peter 1:10-20; John 13:36-38 or John 19:38-42

EP: Ps. 40:1-14 [15-19], 54; Lamentations 3:1-9,19-33; 1 Peter 1:10 20; O.H. 181; John 13:36 38 or John 19:38 42

NOTE:

Today is a strict FA ST DAY . The Crosses in Church are unveiled after the Venerations of the Cross. Sermons on the Seven Words from the Cross.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 – Red SATURDAY IN HOLY WEEK

A fter Sundown or Before Sunrise on Sunday The Easter Vigil

ERC : Proper Liturgy pg. 253; Gloria; Col.: pg. 262; Job 14:1 14 or Lamentations 3:1 9, 19 24; Ps. 31:1-4, 15-16; 1 Peter 4:1-8; Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42; ( NO NICEN E CREED); Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 95, 88; Job 19:21 27a; Hebrews 4:1 16

E EP: Ps. 27; Lamentations 3:37-58; Romans 8:1 -11; Collect: Easter Day pg. 167

N NOTE: IT IS TH E MOST I MPORTAN T FESTIVAL OF TH E CHRIS TIAN Y EAR.

1. The Easter Vigil should begin at nightfall today OR before Sunrise on Sunday morning.

2. It should be held at a time that is suitable for most persons to attend.

3. At the Gloria, bells are rung and statues and pictures unveiled, if they have not been removed before.

4. At the Gospel, incense is carried, but not candles.

5. In Parishes where there is more than one congregation and the Vigil is unable to be observed during the specified times, the Principal Mass on Easter Sunday may start with the blessing of the Paschal Candle. It fittingly includes the Renewal of Baptismal Vows after the Gospel. In this case, the Creed is omitted, see pgs. 253-257 & 264-267.

Sunday, April 9, 2023 – White/Gold EASTER DAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter Day pg. 167; Acts 10:34-43 or Exodus 14:10-15:1; Ps. 118:14-29 or 118:14-17, 22-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-10 [11-18]

or Matthew 28:1-10; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Exodus 12:1-14; John 1:1-18; Christ our Passover pg. 37

EP: Ps. 113, 114, or 118; Isaiah 51:9 11; Luke 24:13 35 or John 20:19-23

Mem: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Pastor and Theologian, 1945

A P: The Easter Invitatory, Christ our Passover, [Pascha Nostrum] may be used until the Day of Pentecost.

N NOTE:

The Paschal Candle is lit at Mass, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer today and daily thereafter until Pentecost.

1. In Easter Week, in place of the Venite and Jubilate, during Morning Prayer, the Easter Invitatory “Christ our Passover “is said or sung. It may be used daily during the Divine Office until Pentecost.

3. It is an ancient custom to add Alleluias to the dismissals today and throughout the season (until Pentecost).

4. The Easter Angelus “JoyToThee,OQueenOf Heaven” (Regina Coeli) is said or sung daily until the Evening of Pentecost.

5. The Paschal Candle is extinguished during Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

It is suitable and devotional to have a procession at the Principal Mass and or at Evening Prayer with a Station at the Font:

V V: This is the day which the Lord has made. Alleluia.

R : Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia. Prayer: pg. 166 #1 Easter.

The addition of Alleluias to Antiphons and at dismissals is reserved only for Eastertide.

Monday, April 10, 2022 - White/Gold MONDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Monday in Easter Week pg. 167; Acts 2:14, 22b-32; Ps. 16:8-11 or Ps. 118:19 -24; Matthew 28:9-15; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 93, 98; Jonah 2:1 9; Acts 2:14,22 32

EP: Ps. 66; Exodus 12:14-27; John 14:1-14

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – White/Gold TUESDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Tuesday in Easter Week pg. 167; Acts 2:36 41; Ps. 33:18 22 or Ps. 118:19 24; John 20:11 18; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. Ps. 103; Isaiah 30:18-21; Acts 2:36-41 [42-47]

EP: Ps. Ps. 111, 114; Exodus 12:28-39; John 14:15-31 Wednesday, April 12, 2023 White/Gold WEDNESDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Wednesday in Easter Week pg. 168; Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 105:1-8 or Ps. 118:19-24; Luke 24:13-35; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 97, 99; Micah 7:7-15; Acts 3:1-10

EP: Ps. 115; Exodus 12:40 51; John 15:1 11 Thursday, April 13, 2023 – White/Gold THURSDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Thursday in Easter Week pg. 168; Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 8 or Ps. 114; Luke 24:36b-48; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 146, 147; Ezekiel 37:1 14; Acts 3:11 26

EP: Ps. 148, 149; Exodus 13:3 10; John 15:12 27

Friday, April 14, 2023 – White/Gold FRIDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Friday in Easter Week pg. 168; Acts 4:1 12; Ps. 116:1-8 or Ps. 118:19-24; John 21:1-14; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 136; Daniel 12:1-4, 13; Acts 4:1-12

EP: Ps. 118; Exodus 13:1-2, 11-16; John 16:1-15

Saturday, April 15, 2023 White/Gold SATURDAY IN EASTER WEEK

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Saturday in Easter Week pg. 169; Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 118:14-18 or 118:19-24; Mark 16:9-15, 20; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 145; Isaiah 25:1 9; Acts 4:13 21 [22 31]

EP: Ps. 104; Exodus 13:17-14:4; John 16:16-33; Collect: Easter II pg. 169

Sunday, April 16, 2023 White/Gold SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 2:14a,22 32; Ps. 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 146, 147; Isaiah 43:8-13; 1 Peter 2:2-10

EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Exodus 14:5 22; O.H. 181; John 14:1 7

Monday, April 17, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 2:14a, 22 32; Ps. 16; 1 Peter 1:3 9; John 20:19 31; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; Daniel 1:1-21; 1 John 1:1-10

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Exodus 14:21-31; John 17:1-11

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC: Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 4:32 -37; Ps. 93; John 3:715; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 5, 6; Daniel 2:1 16; 1 John 2:1 11

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Exodus 15:1-21; John 17:12-19 Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC : Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 5:17-26; Ps. 34:1- 8; John 3:16 21; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 119:1 24; Daniel 2:17 30; 1 John 2:12 17

E EP: Ps. 12, 13, 14; Exodus 15:22-16:10; John 17:20-26

Thursday, April 20, 2023 White/Gold

ERC: Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 5:27 33; Ps. 34:15 22; John 3:31-36; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 18:1-20; Daniel 2:31-49; 1 John 2:18-29

E EP: Ps. 18:21-50; Exodus 16:10 -22; Luke 3:1-14

Av P: Canon Warren Rol le, Retired, General Licence & Lecturer, U.B., 1969 Friday, April 21, 2023 – White/Gold ANSELM OF CANTERBURY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Theologian and Teacher pg. 193; Wisdom 6:12 16; Ps. 53; Romans 5:1 11; Matthew 11:25 30; Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 16, 17; Daniel 3:1-18; 1 John 3:1-10

E EP: Ps. 134, 135; Exodus 16:22 -36; Luke 3:15-22

Mem: Anselm Archbishop of Canterbury, 1109

Saturday, April 22, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC: Col.: Easter 2 pg. 169; Acts 9:31 -42; Ps. 116:10-17; John 6:60-69; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 20, 21:1- 7 [8-14]; Daniel 3:19-30; 1 John 3:11-18

EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6 -7] 116, 117; Exodus 17:1-16; Luke 4:1-13; Collect: Easter 3 pg. 169

I In St. George’s Church Only:

A P: Eve of St. George - Red Ps. 11, 13, 21; Wisdom 4:7-15; O.H. 822; Revelation: 7:1-17; Collect: Martyr pg. 192

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – White/Gold THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 3 pg. 169; Acts 2:14a, 36 41; Ps. 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Daniel 4:1 18; 1 Peter 4:7 11

EP: Ps. 114, 115; Exodus 18:1 12; O.H. 181; John 21:15 25

A P: In St . Geor ge ’ s Church O nly:

MP: Ps. 48, 57; Jeremiah 15:15 21; 1 Peter 4:12 19

E EP: Ps. 3, 16; Ecclesiasticus 51:1 12; O.H. 822; Matthew 10:16-22, 28-33

Monday, April 24, 2023 - Red ST. GEORGE, The Martyr (4th Century) (Transferred)

ERC: Gloria, Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Joshua 1:1-9; Ps. 3; Revelation 12:7 12; John 8:21 29; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; Daniel 1:1-21; 1 John 1:1-10

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Exodus 14:21-31; John 17:1-11

AP: I In St. George’s Only:

MP: Ps. 48, 57; Jeremiah 15:15 21; 1 Peter 4:12 19 EP: Ps. 3, 16; Ecclesiasticus 51:1 12; O.H. 822; Matthew 10:16-22, 28-33

N NOTE: Churches under the patronage of St. George are permitted to celebrate its Patronal Festival today.

PATRONA L FESTIVAL/ EXTERNA L SOLEMNI TIES : St . Geor ge, New Providence, Cedar Harbour, Abaco, South Caicos

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – Red ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST & MARTYR

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Mark pg. 185; Isaiah 52:7 10; Ps. 2 or 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-16; Mark 1:1-15; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 26, 28; Daniel 4:28 37; 1 John 4:7 21

EP: Ps. 36, 39; Exodus 19:1-16; Luke 4:31-37

A Av P: Canon Dr. Kirkley Sands, General Licence, Lecturer at Codrington College, 1969

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Mark, Port Howe, Cat Island

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 White/Gold

ERC : Col.: Easter 3 pg. 169; Acts 8:1b-8; Ps. 66:1-6; John 6:35-40; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 38; Daniel 5:1 12; 1 John 5:1 12

EP: Ps. 119:25-48; Exodus 19:16-25; Luke 4:38-44 Thursday, April 27, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC: Col.: Easter 3 pg. 169; Acts 8:26 -40; Ps. 66:7- 8, 14-18; John 6:44 51; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 37:1-18; Daniel 5:13-30; 1 John 5:13-20 [21]

E EP: Ps. 37:19 42; Exodus 20:1 21; Luke 5:1 11

Friday, April 28, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC: Col.: Easter 3 pg. 169; Acts 9:1 20; Ps. 117; John 6:52 59; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 105:1 22; Daniel 6:1 15; 2 John 1:1 13

EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Exodus 24:1-18; Luke 5:12-26

Saturday, April 29, 2022 - White/Gold

CATHERINE OF SIENNA, Teacher of the Faith, 1380

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Theologian and Teacher pg. 193; 1 John 1:5 2:2; Ps. 119:73 80; Luke 12:22 24, 29 31; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 30, 32; Daniel 6:16-28; 3 John 1-15

EP: Ps. 42, 43; Exodus 25:1-22; Luke 5:27-39; Collect: Easter 4 pg. 169

Sunday, April 30, 2023 – White/Gold F FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/ GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 4 pg. 169; Acts 2:42 -47; Ps. 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 63:1 8 [9 11], 98; Wisdom 1:1 15; 1 Peter 5:1 11

EP: Ps. 103; Exodus 28:1-4, 30-38; O.H. 181; Matthew 7:1529

A P: Eve of St. Philip a nd St . Jame s

In St. Philip’s Church only:

EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15 or Isaiah 52:7 10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1-4, 9-14; Matthew 9:35-10:4; Collect: Sts. Philip and James pg. 185

F EAST OF TITLE : Church o f the Good Shepherd, Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Mark, Port Howe

NOTE: Today, we pray especially for clergy and vocations to the ordained ministries in the church. Remember Codrington College, Barbados and U.T.C. Jamaica. A special collection should be taken up to assist in the training of individuals to the priesthood.

MAY 2023

Monday, May 1, 2023 – White/Gold ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Sts. Philip and James pg. 185; Isaiah 30:18 21; Ps. 119:33 40; 2 Corinthians 4:1 6; John 14:6 14; Creed; Preface of Ordinations and of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 119:137-160; Job 23:1-12; Colossians 1:1-14

EP: Ps. 139; Proverbs 4:7 18; O.H. 800; John 12:20 26

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL/ EXTERNA L SOLE MNI TIES : St . Philip, Matthew Town, Inagua

N NOTE: ANNUAL CLE RGY CONF EREN CE begins Monday, May 1st and ends Friday, May 5th.\.

Av D: Canon Warren Rolle, Retired, General Licence and Lecturer at U.B., 1968; C Canon Dr. Kirkle y Sands , General Licence, Lecturer at Codrington College, Barbados, 1968

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – White/Gold ST. ATHANASIUS, Bishop of Alexandria & Teacher of the Faith, 373

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Teacher pg. 193; 1 John 5:1 -5; Ps. 71:1 -8; Matthew 10:22 32; Creed; Preface of Saints’ Day

MP: Ps. 45; Wisdom 3:1-9; Colossians 1:15-23

E EP: Ps. 47, 48; Exodus 32:21-34; Luke 6:12-26

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Athanasius, Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island

C CLER GY CONFER ENCE continues.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 4 pg. 169; Acts 12:24 -13:5a; Ps. 67; John 12:44-50; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 119:49-72; Wisdom 4:16-5:8; Colossians 1:24-2:7

EP: Ps. 49, [53]; Exodus 33:1-23; Luke 6:27-38

C CLER GY CONFER ENCE continues.

Thursday, May 4, 2023 White/Gold ST. MONICA, Matron c. 370

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Saints pg. 194; 1 Samuel 1:10 20; Ps. 115:12-18; Luke 7:11-17; Creed; Preface of Saints’ Days

MP: Ps. 50; Wisdom 5:9-23; Colossians 2:8-23

EP: Ps. [59, 60] or 114, 115; Exodus 34:1 17; Luke 6:39 49

Alternate Proper In St. Monica’s only:

MP: Ps. 92, 150; Proverbs 8:1-11; John 17:11 -19

E EP: Ps. 1, 15; Isaiah 51:1-8; O.H. A&M 457; Luke 10:38-42

PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St. Monica, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Friday, May 5, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 4 pg. 169; Acts 13:26 -33; Ps. 2:613; John 14:1-6; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 40, 54; Wisdom 6:12-23; Colossians 3:1-11

EP: Ps. 51; Exodus 34:18 35; Luke 7:1 17

CLER GY CONFER ENCE ends.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 4 pg. 169; Acts 13:44 52; Ps. 98; John 14:7 14; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 55; Wisdom 7:1 14; Colossians 3:12 17

EP: Ps. 138, 139:1-17 [18-23]; Exodus 40:18-38; Luke 7:1828 [29-30], 31-35; Collect: Easter 5 pg. 170

NOTE: The Feast of St. John the Evangelist may be celebrated today if not celebrated on December 27.

Sunday, May 7, 2023 – White/Gold FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 5 pg. 170; Acts 7:55 -60; Ps. 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14; Creed; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 24, 29; Wisdom 7:22 8:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 17

E EP: Ps. 8, 84; Leviticus 8:1-13, 30-36; O.H. 181; Matthew 7:7 -14

EXTERNAL SOLE MITI ES : St. Philip, Matthew Town, Inagua; St. Athanasius, Lower Deadman’s Cay, Long Island; St. Monica, Providenciales, T&CI

Monday, May 8, 2023 – White/Gold JULIAN OF NORWICH, Mystic and Theologian, c. 1417

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Saints pg. 194; Hebrews 10:19 24; Ps. 27:5–1; John 4:23–26; Creed; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 56, 57, [58]; Wisdom 9:1, 7-18; Colossians [3:184:1], 4:2-18

E EP: Ps. 64, 65; Leviticus 16:20 34; Luke 7:36 50

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – White/Gold ST. GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Saints pg. 194; Jonah 1:1–16; Ps. 19:7–14; John 8:25–32; Creed; Preface of the Holy Trinity

MP: Ps. 61, 62; Wisdom 10:1 4 [5 12], 13 21; Romans 12:1 21

EP: Ps. 68:1-20 [21-23], 24-36; Leviticus 16:20-34; Luke 8:115

NOTE: This feast may be celebrated on January 2. Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 5 pg. 170; Acts 15:1 -6; Ps. 122; John 15:1 8; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 72; Wisdom 13:1-9; Romans 13:1-14

EP: Ps. 119:73-96; Leviticus 19:1 -18; Luke 8:16-25

NOTE: Today we remember the F la mingo Boat Tragedy i n 1980 .

Thursday, May 11, 2023 – White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 5 pg. 170; Acts 15:7 -21; Ps. 96:1-3, 10 13; John 15:9 11; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. [70], 71; Wisdom 14:27 -15:3; Romans 14:1-12

E EP: Ps. 74; Leviticus 19:26-37; Luke 8:26 -39

A Av D: The Rev’d. A ngela Palacious, Hospital Chaplain, 1999

Friday, May 12, 2023 White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 5 pg. 170; Acts 15:22 31; Ps. 57:6 11; John 15:12-17; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 106:1-18; Wisdom 16:15- 17:1; Romans 14:13 -23

E EP: Ps. 106:19-48; Leviticus 23:1 -22; Luke 8:40-56

Saturday, May 13, 2023 White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 5 pg. 170; Acts 16:1 10; Ps. 100; John 15:18-21; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 75, 76; Wisdom 19:1-8; 18-22; Romans 15:1-13

EP: Ps. 23, 27; Leviticus 23:23-44; Luke 9:1-17; Collect: Easter 6 pg. 170

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – White/Gold

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER/ROGATION SUNDAY/MOTHER’S DAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 6 pg. 170 & Mother’s Day; Acts 1:1 11; Ps. 47 or Ps. 93; Ephesians 1:15 23; Luke 24:44 53; Creed; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 93, 96; Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12, 27-32; 1 Timothy 3:14

-4:5

EP: Ps. 34; Leviticus 25:1-17; O.H. 181; Matthew 13:24-34a

A Alternate Proper - Mother’s Day: Gloria; Cols.: Easter 6 pg. 170 & Mother’s Day; 1 Samuel 1:21 -2:1; Ps. 127; 2 Timothy 1:3 7; Mark 10:13 16; Creed; Preface of the Trinity Sunday

C COLLECT FO R MOTHER’S DA Y: Lord Jesus Christ, who was born of a human mother, and cared for her on the Cross: We commend to You the mothers of our nation. May their children be nurtured in Your discipline and instruction, and may their homes be havens of peace and love, made fragrant with Your presence; who with the Father and Holy Spirit lives and reigns one God, forever and ever. Amen.

N NOTE: Special tributes should be paid to Mothers, Grandmothers and Foster Mothers today.

During R RO GATION TIDE , special prayers are offered for farming, fishing, the industries, tourism, banking, and the occupations of our people. Where possible and appropriate, a procession should be made to the sea and farms for blessings. Prayers should also be offered for protection against hurricanes, tornadoes and natural disasters. Boats for fishing and crawfishing may be blessed. Monday, May 15, 2023 - White/Gold

ROGATION MONDAY

ERC: Gloria; Col. #1 For Fruitful seasons pg. 202; Ezekiel 47:6-12; Ps. 147 or 147:1-13; Romans 8:18-25; Mark 4:26-32; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 80; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; James 1:1-15

EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Leviticus 25:35 -55; Luke 9:18-27

NOTE: The Intention for today is FOR FRUITF UL S EASONS.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - White/Gold ROGATION TUESDAY

ERC : Gloria; Col.#2 - For commerce and industry pg. 202; Ecclesiasticus 38:27 32; Ps. 107:1 9; 1 Corinthians 3:10 14; Matthew 6:19-24; Preface of Easter

M MP: Ps. 78:1 39; Deuteronomy 8:11 20; James 1:16 27

EP: Ps. 78:40 72; Leviticus 26:1 20; Luke 11:1 13

NOTE: The Intention for today is F OR CO MMERCE AN D IN DUSTRY .

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - White/Gold ROGATION WEDNESDAY

ERC : Gloria; Col. #3 For Stewardship of Creation pg. 203; Job 38:1 11,16 18; Ps. 104:25 37 or 104:1,13 15,25 32; 1 Timothy 6:7-10,17-19; Luke 12:13-21; Preface of Easter

MP: Ps. 119:97-120; Baruch 3:24-37; James 5:13-18; Luke 12:22-31

E EP: Eve of The A scensio n White/Gold Ps. 68:1-20; 2 Kings 2:1 -15; O.H. 192; Revelation 5:1-14; Collect: Ascension Day pg. 170

N NOTE: The Intention for today is F OR STEWARDSHIP OF CRE ATION.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 - White/Gold ASCENSION DAY

ERC : Col.: Ascension Day pg. 170; Acts 1:1 11; Ps. 47 or Ps. 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53; Creed; Preface of Ascension

MP: Ps. 8, 47; Ezekiel 1:1-14, 24-28b; Hebrews 2:5-18

E EP: Ps. 24, 96; Daniel 7:9-14; O.H. 192; Matthew 28:16-20

F EAST OF TITLE : Church o f The A scension, Lucaya,

Grand Bahama

Friday, May 19, 2023 - White/Gold DUNSTAN OF CANTERBURY, 988

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Exodus 25:31 –40; Ps. 57:6 11; Matthew 24:42 47; Creed, Preface of Dedication Festival

MP: Ps. 85, 86; Ezekiel 1:28 -3:3; Hebrews 4:14-5:6

EP: Ps. 91, 92; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Luke 9:28-36

Saturday, May 20, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 6 pg. 170; Acts 18:23 -28; Ps. 47:12,7 10; John 16:23b 28; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 87, 90; Ezekiel 3:4 17; Hebrews 5:7 14

E EP: Ps. 136; Numbers 11:16 17,24 29; Luke 9:37 50; Collect: Easter 7 pg. 171

Sunday, May 21, 2023 White/Gold SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 7 pg. 171; Acts 1:6-14; Ps. 68:1-10, 32 35; 1 Peter 4:12 14; 5:6 11; John 17:1 11; Creed; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 66, 67; Ezekiel 3:16 -27; Ephesians 2:1 -10

E EP: Ps. 19, 46; Exodus 3:1-12; O.H. 181; Matthew 10:24-33, 40 42

E EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: Ch urch of The A scension, Lucaya, Grand Bahama

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 59 th Anniversary Th anksgiv ing Service at Christ Church Cathedral, New Providence.

Monday, May 22, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 7 pg. 171; Acts 19:1 -8; Ps. 68:1-8; John 16:28 33; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 89-1-18; Ezekiel 4:1-17; Hebrews 6:1-12

E EP: Ps. 89:19 52; Joshua 1:1 9; Luke 9:51 62

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 50th Annual Conference begins.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 7 pg. 171; Acts 20:17 27; Ps. 68:9 10,17-20; John 17:1-11a; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; Ezekiel 7:10 15, 23b 27; Hebrews 6:13 -20

EP: Ps. 94, [95]; 1 Samuel 16:1-13a; Luke 10:1 -17

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 50th Annual Conference continues.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 White/Gold

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Easter 7 pg. 171; Acts 20:28 38; Ps. 68:28 36; John 17:11b 19; Preface of Ascension

MP: Ps. 101, 109:1 4 [5 19], 20 30; Ezekiel 11:14 25; Hebrews 7:1-17

E EP: Ps. 119:121-144; Isaiah 4:2-6; Luke 10:17-24

A VD: Fr. Roderick Bain, Rector, St. Barnabas, N.P., 2000

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 50th Annual Conference continues.

Thursday, May 25, 2023 White/Gold VENERABLE BEDE, 735

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Ecclesiastes 12:9 14; Ps. 19:7–14; Matthew 13:31-33; Creed; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 105:1-22; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-32; Hebrews 7:18-28

EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Zechariah 4:1-14; Luke 10:25-37

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 50th Annual Conference continues.

Friday, May 26, 2023 - White/Gold ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY, First Archbishop of Canterbury, 597 -605

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; 2 Corinthians 5:17 -20a; Ps. 66:1 8; Luke 5:1 11; Preface of Ordinations (and Feasts of Apostles)

M MP: Ps. 102; Ezekiel 34:17-31; Hebrews 8:1-13

EP: Ps. 107:1-32; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 10:38-42

PATRONA L FESTIVAL : St . Augustine, Cockburn Town, San Salvador

A Av D: Fr . Coli n Saunders, Assistant Curate, Christ the King, Pro-Cathedral, Grand Bahama, 1993

A nglican Ch urch Women (A CW) 50th Annual Conference ends.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - White/Gold

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Easter 7 pg. 171; Acts 28:16 -20, 30-31; Ps. 11:4 8; John 21:20 25; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 107:33-43, 108:1-6 [7 -13]; Ezekiel 43:1 -12; Hebrews 9:1 14

Eve of Penteco st - Red: EP: Ps. 33; Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Collect: Pentecost pg. 172

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - Red

THE DAY OF PENTECOST: WHITSUNDAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pentecost pg. 172; Acts 1:6 -14; Ps. 68:1-

10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12 -14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11; Creed; Preface of Ascension

M MP: Ps. 118; Isaiah 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13

E EP: Ps. 145; Deuteronomy 16:9-12; O.H. 200; John 14:21-29

F EAST OF TITLE : Church o f the Hol y Spirit, New Providence

NOTE: The Paschal Candle is extinguished at the end of Evensong and transferred to the Baptistery. Last use of Easter dismissals. Alleluia is omitted after dismissals and the prayer at Benediction.

Monday, May 29, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 3 pg. 173; Ecclesiasticus 17:24 -29; Ps. 32:1-8; Mark 10:17-27

MP: Ps. 25; Deuteronomy 4:9 14; 2 Corinthians 1:1 11

E EP: Ps. 9, 15; Proverbs 10:1 12; Luke 14:25 35

P PUBLI C HOLI DAY : WHI T MON DAY

NOTE: Today in the Turks & Caicos Islands, J A GS McC artney Day is observed.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 3 pg. 173; Ecclesiasticus 35:1 12; Ps. 50:7 15; Mark 10:28 31

M MP: Ps. 26, 28; Deuteronomy 4:15-24; 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

E EP: Ps. 36, 39; Proverbs 15:16 33; Luke 15:1 10

E EP: Eve of The Visitat io n - White/Gold Ps. 132; Isaiah 11:1-10; O.H. 751; Hebrews 2:11-18; Collect: The Visitation pg. 185

A nglican Ch urch Me n (ACM) 49th Anniversary Th ank sgiv ing Service & Con ference at St. Monica’s Parish, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - White/Gold Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

ERC: Gloria; Col.: The Visitation pg. 185; Zephaniah 3:1420; Ps. 113; Colossians 3:12-17; Romans 12:9-16b; Luke 1:39 49, Preface of Our Lady

M MP: Ps. 38; Deuteronomy 4:25 31; 2 Corinthians 1:23 2:17

EP: Ps. 119:25-48; Proverbs 17:1-20; O.H. 751; Luke 15:1-2, 11 32

A Av P: R Rev. Angel a Palacious , Hospital Chaplain, 2000

A CM con ference continues.

JUNE 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023 – Red

ST. JUSTIN, Martyr at Rome, Teacher, c.167

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Martyrs pg. 192; 1 Corinthians 1:18 24; Ps. 116:1 9; John 12:44 50; Preface of Saints’ Days

M MP: Ps. 37:1-18; Deuteronomy 4:32 -40; 2 Corinthians 3:118

EP: Ps. 37:19 42; Proverbs 21:30 22:6; Luke 16:1 9

A CM con ference continues.

Friday, June 2, 2023 – Red EMBER FRIDAY

ERC : Col.: #2 pg. 200; 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Ps. 63:1-8; Ephesians 4:11 16; Matthew 9:35 38; Preface of Pentecost

MP: Ps. 31; Deuteronomy 5:1 22; 2 Corinthians 4:1 12

E EP: Ps. 35; Proverbs 23:19-21, 29- 24:2; Luke 16:10-17 (18)

N NOTE: On E Ember Days we pray for the ordained and unordained ministries of the church. We pray especially for vocations to the sacred priesthood and those in seminaries.

The Intention today is F FOR THE CHOI CE OF FI T PER SONS FOR TH E MINISTR Y.

M Memorial: St. Blandina and her Companions

P PUBLI C HOLI DAY IN T HE BA HAMAS: SIR RANDOL FA WKES LABOUR DAY

A P: ST. JOS EPH THE WORKER WHITE/ GOL D

E ERC : Gloria; Col.: Labour Day pg. 205; Ecclesiasticus 38:2732; Ps. 107:1-9; 1 Corinthians 3:10 -14; Matthew 6:19-24; Preface of a Saint

A Av D: Fr . Oswald Pinder, Rector, St. Mary Magdalene, West End, Grand Bahama & Chaplain, Bishop Michael Eldon

High School, 1995

A CM conference continues.

Saturday, June 3, 2023 – Red EMBER SATURDAY

ERC: Col.: #3 pg. 201; Exodus 19:3 8; Ps. 15; 1 Peter 4:7 11; Matthew 16:24 27; Preface of Baptism

MP: Ps. 30, 32; Deuteronomy 5:22-33; 2 Corinthians 4:135:10; Luke 16:19-31

EP: Ps. 35; Proverbs 23:19-21, 29-24:2; Luke 16:10-17 [18]

A Alternate EP: Eve of Holy Trinity White/Gold Ps. 104; Ecclesiasticus 42:15 25; Ephesians 3:14 21; Collect: Trinity Sunday pg. 172 The Intention today is F FOR ALL CHRISTIANS IN THEIR VO CATION.

A Av P: Fr . Colin Saunders , Assistant Curate, Christ the King Pro-Cathedral, Grand Bahama, 1993

M Memorial: The Martyrs of Uganda, c 1886 A CM conference continues.

Sunday, June 4, 2023 – White/Gold

TRINITY SUNDAY: The First Sunday After Pentecost

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Trinity Sunday pg. 172; Genesis 1:1 -2:4a; Ps. 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20; Creed; Preface of Trinity Sunday

MP: Ps. 146, 147; Ecclesiasticus 43:1 12 [27 33]; Ephesians 4:1-16

E EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Job 38:1-11, 42:1-5; O.H. 20; John 1:1 18

A CM conference ends.

Monday, June 5, 2023 – Red

ST. BONIFACE OF MAINZ, Bishop and Martyr, 754

ERC : Col.: Martyrs pg. 192; Bel and the Dragon 3-19; Ps. 115:1 8; Mark 8:27 30

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; Deuteronomy 11:13 19; 2 Corinthians 5:11 6:2

EP: Ps. 44; Ecclesiastes 2:1-15; Luke 17:1 -10

Av P: Archdeacon Dwight Ro lle, Rector, Christ the King, New Providence, 2000

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 4 pg. 173; Tobit 2:9 14; Ps. 112:1 2,7 9; Mark 12:13 17; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 45; Deuteronomy 12:1-12; 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 [147:1]

E EP: Ps. 47, 48; Ecclesiastes 2:16 26; Luke 17:11 19

N NOTE: The First Bo ok o f Common Prayer, 1549

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 4 pg. 173; Tobit 3:1 -11, 16-17; Ps. 25:1-8; Mark 12:18 27

M MP: Ps. 119:49-72; Deuteronomy 13:1-11; 2 Corinthians 7:216

E EP: Ps, 48, [53]; Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; Luke 17:20-37; Common Preface

Thursday, June 8, – White/Gold CORPUS CHRISTI

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Of the Holy Eucharist pg. 197; Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Ps. 34 or 116:10 -17; Revelation

edvfb19:1-2a or 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 16-17 or 1 Corinthians 11:23 -29; John 6:47-58; Creed; Preface of Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 63, 96; Exodus 12:21-27; Luke 22:7-20

E EP: Ps. 110, 147; Proverbs 9:1 -6; O.H. 610; John 15:4-17

N NOTE:

1. Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion. Suitable devotions in honour of Our Lord’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament should be held today or Sunday.

2.The Latin noun CORPUS CHRISTI is translation “THE BODY OF CHRIST” in English.

3. Because of the solemnity of Maundy Thursday when Christ instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood, the Feast is transferred to the 1st Thursday after Trinity Sunday.

4.One of the suitable devotions should be a procession with or without the Sacrament.

5. A Station should be made at the entrance of the sanctuary.

V V: You gave them bread from heaven. Alleluia.

R : Containing in itself all sweetness. Alleluia

If the feast of Corpus Christi is not observed: Thursday, June 8, 2023 – White/Gold

E ERC : Col.: Proper 4 pg. 173; Tobit 6:9-11; 7:1-15; 8:4 -8; Ps. 123; Mark 12:28-34; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 50; Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:14-20; 2 Corinthians 8:1 16

E EP: [59, 60] or 8, 84; Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3; Luke 18:1-8

Friday, June 9, 2023 – White/Gold ST. COLUMBA, Iona, Abbot, Missionary, 597

ERC : Gloria; Collect of a Monastic pg. 194; Isaiah 61:1 -2; Ps. 97:1-2, 7-12; 1 Corinthians 3:11-23; Luke 10:17-20; Preface of Ordinations (and Feasts of Apostles)

M MP: Ps. 40, 54; Deuteronomy 26:1 11; 2 Corinthians 8:16 24

EP: Ps. 51; Ecclesiastes 5:1 7; Luke 18:9 14

In St. Col umba only:

MP: Ps. 98, 147; Isaiah 52:7 10; Romans 15:8 21

E EP: Ps. 89, 100; Isaiah 61:1-14; O.H. 434; Mark 4:26 -32

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St. Columba, Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera

Av P: Archdeacon Kingsley Knowles, General Licence, 1983; Fr. Rodney B urrows, Retired, General Licence, 1995

A Av D: Archdeacon Dwigh t Rolle, Rector, Christ the King, New Providence, 1990 Saturday, June 10, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 4 pg. 173; Tobit 12:1,5 -15,20; Ps. 65:1-4; Mark 12:38 44

MP: Ps. 55; Deuteronomy 29:2-15; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

E EP: Ps. 138, 139:1 17 [18 23]; Ecclesiastes 5:8 20; Luke 18:15-30

In St. B arnabas Churches onl y

Eve of St . Barnabas Red

EP: Ps. 48, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:14, 9 14; Collect: St. Barnabas pg. 186

Av D: Canon Atma Budhu, Rector, Church of the Epiphany, New Providence, 1984

Sunday, June 11, 2023 – Green

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 5 pg. 174; Genesis 12:1 -9 and Ps. 33:1-12 or Hosea 5:15-6:6 and Ps. 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9 13, 18 2; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 24, 29; Deuteronomy 29:16 29; Revelation 12:1 12

EP: Ps. 8, 84; Ecclesiastes 6:1-12; O.H. 12; Matthew 15:29-39

Eve of St . Barnabas – Red

EP: Ps. 48, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:14, 9 14; Collect: St. Barnabas pg. 186

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Co lumba, Tarpum Bay

N NOTE: Churches under the patronage pf St. Barnabas are permitted to celebrate its Patronal Festival and External Solemnities.

Monday, June 12, 2023 – Red ST. BARNABAS THE APOSTLE (Transferred)

ERC : Gloria; Col.: St. Barnabas pg. 186; Isaiah 42:5 -12; Ps. 112; Acts 11:19 30; 13:1 3; Matthew 10:7 16; Creed; Preface of Ordinations (and feasts of Apostles)

MP: Ps. 15, 67; Ecclesiasticus 31:3-11; Acts 4:32-37

EP: Ps. 19, 146; Job 29: 1 16; Acts 9:26 31

PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Barnabas, New Providence, and Long Bay Cays, Andros

NOTE: Today, in the Turks & Caicos Islands, His Majesty the King’s Birthday is observed.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 5 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 1:18 22; Ps. 119:129 136; Matthew 5:13 16; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 61, 62; Deuteronomy 30:11-20; 2 Corinthians 11:121a

E EP: Ps. 68:1-20 [21-23], 24-36; Ecclesiastes 8:14-9:10; Matthew 15:29 39

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – White/Gold ST. BASIL THE GREAT, Bishop of Caesarea, 379

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; 1 Corinthians 2:6 -13; Ps. 139:1 9; Luke 10:21 24; Preface of Trinity Sunday

M MP: Ps. 72; Deuteronomy 31:30 32:14; 2 Corinthians 11:21b 33

E EP: Ps. 119:73-96; Ecclesiastes 9:11 -19; Luke 19:11-27

Av P: Archdeacon Earl Hepburn, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Grand Bahama, 2000; F r. Colin H umes, Rector, St. Margaret’s, New Providence, 2000

NOTE: This feast may also be observed on January 2. Thursday, June 15, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 5 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 3:12 4:6; Ps. 85:7 -13; Matthew 5:20-26; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. [70], 71; Ecclesiasticus 44:19 45:5; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

EP: Ps. 74; Ecclesiastes 11:1 -8; Luke 19:28-40

Friday, June 16, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 5 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 4:7 15; Ps. 116:9 17; Matthew 5:27-32; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 69:1-23 [24-30], 31-38; Ecclesiasticus 45:6-16; 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

EP: Ps. 73; Ecclesiastes 11:9 12:14; Luke 19:41 48

Saturday, June 17, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 5 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 5:14 -21; Ps. 103:1-12; Matthew 5:33 -37; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 75, 76; Ecclesiasticus 46:1 10; 2 Corinthians 13:1 14

E EP: Ps. 23, 27; Numbers 3:1-13; Luke 20:1 -8 Sunday, June 18, 2023 – Green THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: FATHER’S DAY

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 6 pg. 174; Genesis 18:1 15, [21:1 7] and Ps. 116:1 2, 12 19; or Exodus 19:2 8a and Ps. 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35 -10:8, [9-23]; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 93, 96; Ecclesiasticus 46:11 20; Revelation 15:1 8

E EP: Ps. 34; Numbers 6:22 27; Matthew 18:1 14

A P: Father’s Day

Col.: Proper 7 pg. 174 & Father’s Day; Sirach 3:1-16; Ps. 55:1 15; 2 Corinthians 5:16 20; Matthew 6:25 34; Creed; Preface for Trinity Sunday

C COLLECT FO R FATH ER’S DAY : Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness, and patience. Support them in the work that they have to do, protect them as they look to you for love and salvation, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. A men.

NOTE: Special tributes should be paid to Fathers, Grandfathers, and Foster Fathers today.

Av D: Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Rector, St. Agnes, New Providence, 1981

Monday, June 19, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 6 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 6:1 -10; Ps. 98; Matthew 5:38-42; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 80; 1 Samuel 1:1-20; Acts 1:1-14

E EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Numbers 9:15 23;10:29 36; Luke 20:9 19 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 6 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 8:1 -9; Ps. 146; Matthew 5:43 48; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 78:1 39; 1 Samuel 1:21 2:11; Acts 1;15 26

E EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Numbers 11:1-23; Luke 20:19-26 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 6 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 9:6 11; Ps. 112:1 9; Matthew 6:1 6, 16 18; Common Preface

MP: Luke 119:97-120; 1 Samuel 2:12-26; Acts 2:1-21

E EP: Ps. 81, 82; Numbers 11:24-33 [34-35]; Luke 20:27-40 Thursday, June 22, 2023 Red ST. ALBAN, MARTYR OF BRITAIN, 304

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Wisdom 3:1 9; Ps. 34:1 8; 1 John 3:13-16; Matthew 10:34-42; Preface of Saints’ Day

MP: Ps. [83] or 34; 1 Samuel 2:27-36; Acts 2:22-36

E EP: Ps. 85, 86; Numbers 12:1 -16; Luke 20:41-21:4

A Av D: Fr . Rodne y Burro ws, Retired, General Licence, 1994 Friday, June 23, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 6 pg. 174; 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21b -30; Ps. 34:1 6; Matthew 6:19 23; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 88; 1 Samuel 3:1 21; Acts 2:37 47

E Eve of St . John the Bapti st -White/ Gold

EP: Ps. 103; Ecclesiasticus 48:1-11; O.H. 779; Luke 5:1-23; Collect: St. John the Baptist pg. 186

Saturday, June 24, 2023

White/Gold THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

ERC : Col.: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist pg. 186; Isaiah 40:1 11; Ps. 85 or 85:7 13; Acts 13:14b 26; Luke 1:57 80; Creed; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 82, 98; Malachi 3:1 -5; John 3:22-30

E EP: Ps. 80; Malachi 4:1 -6; O.H. 779; Matthew 11:2- 19

N NOTE: Procession in honour of S t . Joh n the Bapti st. Two stations should be made: one at the Font and the other at the entrance to the Sanctuary.

V V: Let the righteous rejoice in the presence of God. R : Let them be merry and joyful. Collect: pg. 190.

V V: Happy are those who dwell in Your house.

R : They will always be praising you. Collect: pg. 79 #1

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : S St . Joh n the Baptist , Moss Town, Exuma; Marsh Harbour, Abaco, and St. John’s College, New Providence; T The Anglican Ch urch Me n (ACM) Anniversary.

NOTE: Anniversaries of the Consecration of A Archbishop Dre xel W. Go mez, Retired, Assistant Bishop, 1972 and B Bishop Gi lbert Tho mpso n, Retired, Assistant Bishop, 2000

Av P: B ishop Laish Boyd, Diocesan Bishop, 1987; The V Very Rev’d. Harry Bai n, Dean, Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau, 1979; F r. Dwight Bowe, Retired, General Licence, 1994; F r. I . Ranfurly Brow n, Retired, Priest-in-Charge, St. John, Harbour Island/North Eleuthera, 1978; A Archdeacon Keith Cartwright, Rector, St. Agnes, New Providence, 1982; C Cano n Stephen Davie s, General Licence and Chaplain & Education Officer, Royal Bahamas Police Force, 1986;

Archdeaco n James Palaci ous, Retired, General Licence, 1976; F r. Andrew Toppin, Rector, St. James, Adelaide, New Providence, 1990;

A Av D: Fr . Dwight Bo we, Retired, General Licence, 1993; F r. I . Ranfurly Brow n, Retired, Priest-in-Charge, St. John, Harbour Island/North Eleuthera, 1977; A Archdeaco n James Pal acio us, Retired, General Licence, 1975 Sunday, June 25, 2023 – White/Gold OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST AND THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 7)

ERC : Gloria; Col.: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist pg. 186; Isaiah 40:1 11; Ps. 85:7 13 or 85; Acts 13:14b 26; Luke 1:57 80; Creed; Preface of Advent

M MP: Ps. 82, 98; Malachi 3:1 -5; John 3:22-30

EP: Ps. 80; Malachi 4:1 6; O.H. 779; Matthew 11:2 19

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : Diocese o f The Bahamas and the T urks and C aicos Islands; St . John the Bapti st, Moss Town, Exuma; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; St. John’s College, New Providence; S t. Alban’ s, Drigg’s Hill, Andros

NOTE: Solemn Evensong will be celebrated at Christ Church Cathedral for all New Providence Churches this evening. A Diocesan Gift, special collection will take place for the Diocese.

Monday, June 26, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 7 pg. 174; Genesis 12:1 9; Ps. 33:12 22; Matthew 7:1 5; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 89:1-18; 1 Samuel 5:1-12; Act 5:12-26

E EP: Ps. 89:19 52; Numbers 16:1 19; Luke 21:29 36

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 7 pg. 174; Genesis 13:2, 5-18; Ps. 15; Matthew 7:6, 12-14; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; 1 Samuel 6:1 16; Acts 5:27 42

E EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Numbers 16:20 35; Luke 21:37 22:13 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – White/Gold ST. IRENAEUS OF LYONS, Teacher of the Faith, 202

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; 2 Timothy 2:22b -26; Ps. 85:8-13; Luke 11:33-36; Preface of Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 106:1 18; 1 Samuel 10:17 27; Acts 7:44 8:1a

Eve of St . Peter and St . Paul Red : E EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1-4, 9-14 or Matthew 9:35-10:4; Collect: St. Peter and St. Paul pg. 186

A Av P: Canon Peter Scot t, Rector, Holy Cross, New Providence, 1985

Thursday, June 29, 2023 – Red S ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL

ERC : Gloria; Col.: St. Peter and St. Paul pg. 186; Ezekiel 34:11 16; Ps. 87; 2 Timothy 4:1 8; John 21:15 19; Creed; Preface of Ordinations (and feasts of the Apostles)

M MP: Ps. 66; Ezekiel 2:1 -7; Acts 11:1-18

E EP: Ps. 97, 138; Isaiah 49:1-6; Galatians 2:1-9

PATRONA L FES TIVAL: St . Pe ter, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco; Knowles, Cat Island; Simms, Long Island; Bowen Sound, Andros; S t . Simon by the Sea, Treasure Cay, Abaco

A nniversary of the Consecration of Bishop Laish Bo yd, Diocesan Bishop, 2006

Av D: Canon Curtis Robinson, Retired, General Licence, 1979; A rchdeaco n Earl Hepburn, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Grand Bahama, 1999; C Canon Lamuel Been , Retired, General Licence, 1981

Av P: Canon Harry Ward, Retired, General Licence, 1978; F Fr. Joseph Myck lewhyte, Retired, General Licence, 1995 Friday, June 30, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 7 pg. 174; Genesis 17:1,9-10,15-22; Ps. 128; Matthew 8:1-4; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 102; 1 Samuel 9:1-14; Acts 7:17-29

E EP: Ps. 107:1 32; Numbers 22:31 38; Luke 22:31 39

JULY 2023

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 7 pg. 174; Genesis 18:1 15; Ps. 123; Matthew 8:5-17; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 107:33-43, 108:1-13; 1 Samuel 9:15 -10:1; Acts 7:3043

EP: Ps. 33; Numbers 20:14 29; Luke 22:39 51; Collect: Proper 8 pg. 175

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - Green

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 22:1 -14 or Jeremiah 28:5 9; Ps. 13 or 89:1 4, 15 18; Romans 6:12 23; Matthew 10:40 42; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 118; 1 Samuel 10:1-16; Romans 4:13-25

E EP: Ps. 145; Numbers 21:4-9, 21-35; O.H. 12; Matthew 21:23 32

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Peter, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco; Knowles, Cat Island; Simms, Long Island; Bowen Sound, Andros; S t . Simon by the Sea, Treasure Cay, Abaco

Av P: Canon Peter Scot t, Rector, Holy Cross, New Providence, 1984; F r . Colin Humes, Rector, St. Margaret, New Providence, 1999

Monday, July 3, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 18:16 33; Ps. 103:1 10; Matthew 8:18-22; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 106:1-18; 1 Samuel 10:17-27; Acts 7:44-8:1a

EP: Ps. 106:19 48; Numbers 22:1 21; Luke 22:52 62

N NOTE: The feast of St. Thomas may be celebrated today.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 19:15-29; Ps. 26; Matthew 8:23-27; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 120, 121, 122, 123; 1 Samuel 11:1 15; Acts 8:1 13

E EP: Ps. 124, 125, 126, 127; Numbers 22:21 -38; Luke 22:6371

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 21:5, 8 -20; Ps. 34:1-8; Matthew 8:28-34; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:145 176; 1 Samuel 12:1 6, 16 25; Acts 8:14 25

E EP: Ps. 128, 129, 130; Numbers 22:41-23:12; Luke: 23:1-12 Thursday, July 6, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 22:1-14; Ps. 116:1-8; Matthew 8:28 34; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 131, 132, 133; 1 Samuel 13:5-18; Acts 8:26-40

E EP: Ps. 134, 135; Numbers 23:11 16; Luke 23:13 25 Friday, July 7, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 23:1 4, 19; 24:1 8, 62, 67; Ps. 106:1-5; Matthew 9:9-13; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9

E EP: Ps. 141, 143:1-12; Numbers 24:1-13; Luke 23:26 -31 Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 8 pg. 175; Genesis 27:1-9, 15-29; Ps. 135:1 6; Matthew 9:14 17; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 137, 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a

E EP: Ps. 104; Numbers 24:12-25; Luke 23:32-43; Collect: Proper 9 pg. 175

Av D: The Rev’d Dr. Rol and H amilto n, Associate Priest, St. Margaret, New Providence

Av P: Rev’d. Willish Johnson, Rector, St. Patrick’s, Eleuthera, 2002

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Green THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 9 pg. 175; Genesis 24:34 -38, 4249, 58-67 or Zechariah 9:9-12; Ps. 45:11-18 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or Ps. 145:8-15; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16 19, 25 30; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 146, 147; 1 Samuel 14:36 45; Romans 5:1 11

E EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Numbers 27:12 23; O.H. 12; Matthew 22:1-14

NOTE: In The Bahamas only. If it is pastorally suitable, Churches are permitted are permitted to use the Independence Day Propers for Monday, July 10, 2023.

Monday, July 10, 2023 - White/Gold 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Independence Day; Deuteronomy 10:1721; Ps. 145:1 9; Hebrews 11:8 16; Matthew 5:43 48; Preface of Trinity Sunday

M MP: Ps. 33; Ecclesiasticus 10:1-8, 12-18; James 5:7-10

E EP: Ps. 107:1 33; Micah 4:1 5; O.H. A&M 378; Revelation 21:1 7

C COLLECT: O God our Father, Whose will it is that Your people should live in ordered societies; inspire the people of this nation with the spirit of justice, truth and love; and so guide our leaders and all who make decisions on our behalf, that they may direct our affairs in righteousness and peace; that we may live in peace and harmony and to Your honour

and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Monday, July 10, 2023 - Green (Turks and Caicos)

ERC: Col.: Proper 9 pg. 175; Genesis 28:10 22; Ps. 91:1 6, 14 16; Matthew 9:18 26

MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; 1 Samuel 15:1 -3, 7-23; Acts 9:19b-31

EP: Ps. 4, 7; Numbers 32:1-6,16-27; Luke 23:44-56a

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 White/Gold SAINT BENEDICT OF NURSIA, Abbot, 550

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Monastic pg. 194; Proverbs 2:1 9; Ps. 1; Luke 14:27-33; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 5, 6; 1 Samuel 15:24-35; Acts 9:32-43

EP: Ps. 10, 11; Numbers 35:1-3, 9- 15, 30-34; Luke 23:56b24:11

A Av D: Rev’d. Marie Roach Hep burn, Rector, St. Jude’s, Grand Bahamas, 2007

A Av P: Fr . Oswald Pinder, Rector, St. Mary Magdalene, Grand Bahama & Chaplain, Bishop Michael Eldon High School, 1996

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 9 pg. 175; Genesis 41:55 57; 42:5 7a, 17 24a; Ps. 33:1-4, 18 -22; Matthew 10:1 -7; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:1-24; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Acts 10:1-16

E EP: Ps. 12, 13, 14; Deuteronomy 1:1-18; Luke 24:13-35

Thursday, July 13, 2023 Green SAINT SILAS, Companion of St. Paul

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Missionary pg. 192; Isaiah 42:5 9; Ps. 112:1

9; Acts 15:22-26, 30-33, 16:1-5; John 10:1-10; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 18:1-20; 1 Samuel 16:14-17:11; Acts 10:17- 33

E EP: Ps. 18:21-50; Deuteronomy 3:18 -28; Luke 24:36-54

A Av D: Fr . Kirkla nd Russell, Rector, St. Stephen, Grand Bahama, 2001

Av P: Fr . Patrick Adderley, Retired, General Licence, 1975 Friday, July 14, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 9 pg. 175; Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps. 37:34, 19 20, 28 29, 41 42; Matthew 10:16 23; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 16, 17; 1 Samuel 17:17 30; Acts 10:34 48

EP: Ps. 22; Deuteronomy 31:7 13, 24 32:4; Mark 1:1 13 Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 9 pg. 175; Genesis 49:29 33; Ps. 105:1 7; Matthew 10:24-33; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 20, 21; 1 Samuel 17:31-49; Acts 11:1-18

E EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6 -7]; Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Mark 1:14 -28 Sunday, July 16, 2023 - Green

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 10 pg. 175; Genesis 25:19 -34 or Isaiah 55:10-13; Ps. 119:105-112 or Ps. 16: [1-8], 9-14; Romans 8:1 11; Matthew 13:1 9, 18 23; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; 1 Samuel 17:50 18:4; Romans 10:4 17

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Joshua 1:1-18; O.H. 12; Mark 23:39 -39 Monday, July 17, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 10 pg. 175; Exodus 1:8 14, 22; Ps. 124;

Matthew 10:34-11:1; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 25; 1 Samuel 18:5-16, 27b-30; Acts 11:19-30

E EP: Ps. 9, 15; Joshua 2:1-14; Mark 1:29-45

A Av D: Rev’d. Paulette Cart wright, Rector, St. John the Baptist Parish, Marsh Harbour, with St. Martin’s, Sandy Point, Abaco, 2007

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 10 pg. 175; Exodus 2:1 -15; Ps. 69:1-2, 3138; Matthew 11:20 24; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 26, 28; 1 Samuel 19:1 18; Acts 12:1 17

E EP: Ps. 36, 39; Joshua 2:15-24; Mark 2:1-12 Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 10 pg. 175; Exodus 3:1 12; Ps. 103:1 7; Matthew 11:25 27; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 38; 1 Samuel 20:1-23; Acts 12:18-25

E EP: Ps. 119:25-48; Joshua 3:1-13; Mark 2:13 -22

E Eve of St . Margaret of A ntioch - Red

EP: Ps. 11, 13, 21; Wisdom 4:7 15; O.H. A&M 455; Revelation 7:9 17; Collect: Martyr #3 pg. 192 Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Red ST. MARGARET OF ANTIOCH, Virgin and Martyr, c320

ERC: Col.: Martyr #3 pg. 192; Ecclesiasticus 51:1 12; Ps. 116; Revelation 7:13-17; Luke 12:2-12; Creed; Preface of a Saint

I In churches o f St. Margaret : MP: Ps. 57, 148; Jeremiah 15:15-21; Matthew 10:16-28

EP: Ps. 3; Ecclesiasticus 39:1 -10 O.H. A&M 455; 1 Peter 4:12 19

IN OTHER CH URCHES:

MP: Ps. 37:1-18; 1 Samuel 20:24-42; Acts 13:1-12

E EP: Ps. 37:19-42; Joshua 3:14-4:7; Mark 2:23-3:6

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Margaret, Kemp Road, New Providence; Harts, Exuma; Savannah Sound, Eleuthera; Nicholls Town, Andros

Av D: Archdeacon H ugh Bartlet t, Rector, St. Anne’s Parish, New Providence, 2001

Friday, July, 21, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 10 pg. 175; Exodus 11:10-12:14; Ps. 116:10 17; Matthew 12:1 8; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 31; 1 Samuel 21:1 15; Acts 13:13 25

EP: Ps. 35; Joshua 4:19 -5:1, 10-15; Mark 3:7-19a

A P: Eve of St. Mary Ma gdale ne – White (St. Mary Magdalene Churches only)

E EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15 or 52:7 10; O.H. A&M 459; Revelation 21:1-4, 9-14 or Matthew 9:35-10:4; Collect: St. Mary Magdalene pg. 157

Saturday, July 22, 2023 White/Gold ST. MARY MAGDALENE

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Mary Magdalene pg. 186; Judith 9:1 4, 10-14; Ps. 42:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:14-18; John 20:11-18; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 116; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Mark 15:47-16:7

E EP: Ps. 30, 149; Exodus 15:19 21; O.H. A&M 457; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Mary Magdalene , Wemyss’ Bight, Eleuthera; Glinton’s Long Island; William’s Town, Exuma; West End, Grand Bahama; Mastic Point, Andros

Av D: Rt. Rev’d. Lai sh Boyd, Diocesan Bishop, 1986; C Canon Norman L ight bo urne, Rector, Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, Grand Bahama, 1983; F r. Ian Clarid ge , Rector, Our Lady and St. Stephen, Bimini, 2003

A Av P: Canon Lemuel Been, Retired, 1982; F Fr. Stephen Grant, Retired, General Licence, 1985; A rchdeacon Mark Fox, Bishop’s Chaplain, 2002; F Fr. Chester B urton, Rector, St. Ambrose, New Providence, New Providence, 2004; F Fr . Ivan Eldon, Retired, General Licence, 2004 Sunday, July 23, 2023 - Green THE EIGTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 11 pg. 176; Genesis 28:10 19a or Wisdom of Solomon 12;13, 16 19 or Isaiah 44:6 8; Ps. 86:11 -17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 30:36-43; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 63:1 8 [9 11], 98; 1 Samuel 23:7 18; Romans 11:33 12:2

E EP: Ps. 103; Joshua 6:15-27; O.H. 12; Matthew 25:14-30

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Margaret, Kemp Road, New Providence; Harts, Exuma; Savannah Sound, Eleuthera; Nicholls Town, Andros; S St . Mary Magd alene , Wemyss’ Bight, Eleuthera; Glinton’s Long Island; William’s Town, Exuma; West End, Grand Bahama; Mastic Point, Andros Monday, July 24, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 11 pg. 176; Exodus 14:5 18; Ps. 114; Matthew 12:38-42; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; 1 Samuel 24:1 -22; Acts 13:44-52

EP: Ps. 44; Joshua 7:1-13; Mark 4:1-20

Eve of St . Jame s Red (In St. James Church Only):

EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1-4 or Matthew 9:35-10:4; Collect: St. James pg. 187

Av D: Fr . Stephen Davies, Chaplain and Education Officer, Royal Bahamas Police Force, 1985

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Red ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. James pg. 187; 2 Esdras 2:42 48; Ps. 121; 1 Peter 3:14-18; Matthew 10:16-22; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 34; Jeremiah 16:14 21; Mark 1:14 20

E EP: Ps. 33; Jeremiah 26:1 15; O.H. 800; Matthew 10:16 32

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Jame s, Adelaide, New Providence S T. CHRIS TOPHER, Martyr, 3rd Century

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; 2 Esdras 2:42 48; Ps. 121; 1 Peter 3:14 18; Matthew 10:16 22; Creed; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. 57, 148; Jeremiah 15:15-21; Matthew 10:16-22, 2833

E EP: Ps. 3, 16; Ecclesiasticus 51:1 -12; O.H. 442 A & M; 1 Peter 4:12 19

PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Christopher, Lyford Cay, New Providence; Port Nelson, Rum Cay; Ferries, Exuma [closed]

A P: EVE OF S TS. ANNE AND JOA CHI M In Ch urches under the patro nage of St . A nne only: EP: Ps. 38; Ecclesiasticus 2:1 11; O.H. A&M 457; Matthew 25:1-14; Collect: Saint pg. 194

N NOTE: The D Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and the D Dioce se of B arbados were established on this date in 1824.

Av D: Fr . Stephen Grant, Retired, General Licence, 1984; F r. A ndrew Toppin, Rector, St. James, New Providence, 1989; F Fr. Joseph Myck lewhyte, Retired, General Licence, 1994; A Archdeaco n Mark Fox, Bishop’s Chaplain, 2001; F Fr . Chester

Burto n, Rector, St. Ambrose, New Providence; 2003

Av P: Archdeacon H ugh Bartlet t, Rector, St. Anne, New Providence, 2002; F r . Kirkl and Russell, Rector, St. Stephen, Grand Bahama, 2002; F Fr. Berkle y Smith, Retired, General Licence, 2007; F r . Theadore H unt, Study Leave, 2007; F Fr . Ethan Fer guson, Study Leave, 2007

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 White/Gold

STS. ANNE AND JOACHIM, Parents of the BVM

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Saint pg. 194; Genesis 17:1 8; Ps. 132:11 19 or 85:8-13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Luke 1:26-38; Creed; Preface of the Incarnation

M MP: Ps. 119:49-72; 1 Samuel 25:23-44; Acts 14:19-28

E EP: Ps. 49, 53; Joshua 8:30-35; Mark 4:35-41

In St. Anne’s Ch urch only

MP: Ps. 92, 150; Proverbs 8:1 11; John 17:1 19; E EP: Ps. 1, 15; Isaiah 51:1 8; O.H. A&M 457; Luke 10:38 42; P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Anne, Fox Hill, New Providence; Crown Haven, Abaco A Av P: Fr . Ian Claridge, Rector, Our Lady and St. Stephen, Bimini, 2004 Thursday, July 27, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 11 pg. 176; Exodus 19:1 20; Ps. 24:1 6; Matthew 13:10 17; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 50; 1 Samuel 28:3 20; Acts 15:1 11

E EP: Ps. [59, 60] or 66, 67; Joshua 9:3 21; Mark 5:1 20 Friday, July 28, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 11 pg. 176; Exodus 20:1 -17; Ps. 19:7-10; Matthew 13:18-23; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 40, 54; 1 Samuel 31:1 -13; Acts 15:12-21

EP: Ps. 51; Joshua 9:22 -10:15; Mark 5:21-43

Av D: Fr . Jude Ed monwonyi, Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Grand Bahama, 1996; C Cano n Mark Kendall, Rector, St. Thomas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, Islands, 1991 Saturday, July 29, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 11 pg. 176; Exodus 24:3 -8; Ps. 50:1-15; Matthew 13:24-30; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 55; 2 Samuel 1:1 16; Acts 15:22 35

E EP: Ps. 138, 139:1 17 [18 23]; Joshua 23:1 16; Mark 6:1 13; Collect: Proper 12 pg. 176 Sunday, July 30, 2023 Green

THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Genesis 29:15 28 or 1 Kings 3:5 12; Ps. 105:1 11, 45b or Ps. 119:129 136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31 -33, 44-52; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 24, 29; 2 Samuel 1:17 27; Romans 12:9 21

E EP: Ps. 8, 84; Joshua 24:1 15; O.H. 12; Matthew 25:31 46

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Ja mes, Adelaide, New Providence; S St. Anne, Fox Hill, New Providence; Crown Haven, Abaco; S t. Christopher, Lyford Cay, New Providence; Port Nelson, Rum Cay; Ferries, Exuma [closed]

M Mem: Willia m Wilberforce, Social Reformer

Monday, July 31, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps. 106:19-23; Matthew 13:31-35; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 56, 57, [58]; 2 Samuel 2:1 11; Acts 15:36 16:5

E EP: Ps. 64, 65; Joshua 24:16-33; Mark 6:14-29

M Mem: I Ignatius of Loyola , Priest

AUGUST 2023

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Numbers 12:1 -17; Ps. 51:1-12; Matthew 15:1 2, 10 14; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 78:1 39; 2 Samuel 7:18 29; Acts 18:12 28

E EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Judges 7:1 -18; Mark 8:22-33

A Av P: Fr . R udolph Cooper, Retired, General Licence, 1997

N NOTE: Today, in the Turks & Caicos Islands, E Emancipation Day is observed. See readings for Monday, August 7, 2023.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: see below; Numbers 13:1 -2, 25-14:1, 26-35; Ps. 106:6 14, 21 23; Matthew 15:21 28; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:97 120; 2 Samuel 9:1 13; Acts 19:1 10

E EP: Ps. 81, 82; Judges 7:19-8:12; Mark 8:34 -9:1

C COLLECT: Liberating God, Whose service is perfect freedom, Who delivered Your people Israel from slavery in Egypt; we thank You for delivering the people of these lands out of slavery into freedom; and we pray by Your help we will preserve our freedom, and respect and defend the freedom of others, through Him by Whom we are made free, Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Thursday, August 3, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Numbers 20:1-3; Ps. 95:1-9; Matthew 16:13 23; Common Preface

MP: Ps. [83], 145; 2 Samuel 11:1 27; Acts 19:11 20

EP: Ps. 85, 86; Judges 8:22 35; Mark 9:2 13

Friday, August 4, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Deuteronomy 3:32 40; Ps.

77:11-20; Matthew 16:24-28; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 88; 2 Samuel 12:1-14; Acts 19:21-41

E EP: Ps. 91, 92; Judges 9:1-16, 19-21; Mark 9:14 -29

A Av D: Dea n Patrick Adderley, Retired, General Licence, 1974 Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 12 pg. 176; Ps. 18:1-2; 48-50; Deuteronomy 6:4 13; Matthew 17:14 20; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 87, 90; 2 Samuel 12:15 31; Acts 20:1 16

E Eve of the Transfigurat io n - White

E EP: Ps. 84; 1 Kings 19:1-12; O.H. 760; 2 Corinthians 3:1 -9, 18; Collect: Transfiguration pg. 187 Sunday, August 6, 2023 - White THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Transfiguration pg. 187; Exodus 34:29 -35; Ps. 99 or 99:5-9; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:28 -36; Creed; Preface of the Epiphany

M MP: Ps. 2, 24; Exodus 24:12 18; 2 Corinthians 4:1 6

EP: Ps. 72; Daniel 7:9 -10, 13-14; O.H. 760; John 12:27-36a

F EAST OF TITLE : C Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau, NP; St. Saviour, New Bight, Cat Island; Blackwood, Abaco; Millerton, Long Island

A Av P: Fr . Er nest Pratt, Retired, Priest-in-charge, St. Augustine, San Salvador, 1995; F Fr . Jude Edmonwonyi , Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Grand Bahama, 1999

Av D: A Archdeaco n Kingsley Knowles, Retired, General Licence, 1982; F r . Ernest Pratt, Retired, Priest in charge, St. Augustine, San Salvador, 1994; F Fr . Rudolph Cooper, Retired, General Licence, 1996; R ev’d Willish Johnson ,

Rector, St. Patrick’s, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, 2002; Fr. Iv an Eldon, Retired, General Licence, 2003

Monday, August 7, 2023 White EMANCIPATION DAY (Public Holiday)

ERC : Gloria; Col.: See below; Exodus 6:2 13; Ps. 114; Philemon 8-21; Luke 4:16-19

MP: Ps. 89:1-18; 2 Samuel 13:23-39; Acts 20:17-38

EP: Ps. 89:19-52; Judges 12:1-7; Mark 9:42-50

( (In Turk s a nd Ca icos on ly) Green: E ERC : Col.: Proper 13 pg. 176; Numbers 11:4 -15; Ps. 105:3745; Matthew 14:22-36; Common Preface

C COLLECT: Liberating God, Whose service is perfect freedom, Who delivered Your people Israel from slavery in Egypt; we thank You for delivering the people of these lands out of slavery into freedom; and we pray by Your help we will preserve our freedom, and respect and defend the freedom of others, through Him by Whom we are made free, Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 White ST. DOMINIC, F Friar and Priest, 1221

ERC : Col. Of a Monastic pg. 194; Ecclesiastes 12:1 7; Ps. 96:1-7; John 7:16-18; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; 2 Samuel 14:1-20; Acts 21:1-14

E EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Judges 13:1 15; Mark 10:1 16

A Av D: Fr . Neil Nairn, Rector, Holy Spirit Church, New Providence, 2008

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 13 pg. 176; Deuteronomy 34:1 12; Ps. 66:1 8; Matthew 18:15 20; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 101, 109:1-4 [5-19], 20-30; 2 Samuel 14:21- 33; Acts 21:15-26

E EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Judges 14:1 -19; Mark 10:32 -45

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Red ST. LAURENCE OF ROME, M Martyr and Deacon of Rome, 258

ERC: Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Daniel 3:19 27; Ps. 126; John 12:24-26; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 105:1-22; 2 Samuel 15:1-18; Acts 21:27-36

E EP: Ps. 105:23 45; Judges 14:1 19; Mark 10:32 45

N NOTE: The Dio cese of Be lize (formerly British Honduras) was established on this date in 1881.

Friday, August 11, 2023 - Red ST. CLAIRE OF ASSISI , A Abbess, 1253

ERC : Col.: Of a Monastic pg. 194; Ecclesiastes 5:8 -15; Ps. 63:1-8; Luke 12:32-34; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 102; 2 Samuel 15:19-37; Acts 21:37-22:16

E EP: Ps. 107:1 32; Judges 14:20 15:20; Mark 10:46 52

Av D: Fr . Bradley Miller, Rector, All Saints, New Providence, 2008

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 13 pg. 177; Joshua 24:14 29; Ps. 16:1, 5 11; Matthew 19:13 15; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 107:33-43; Ps. 108:1-6 [7-13]; 2 Samuel 16:1-23; Acts 22:17-29

EP: Ps. 33; Judges 16:1 14; Mark 11:1 11; Collect: Proper 14 pg. 177

M Mem: Florence Night ingale

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - Green

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Genesis 37:1 -4, 12-28; Ps. 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; or 1 Kings 19:9-18; Ps. 85:8 -13; Romans 10:5 15; Matthew 14:22 33; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 118; 2 Samuel 17:1-23; Galatians 3:6 -14

E EP: Ps. 19, 46; Judges 11:1 11, 29 40; O.H. 12; John 3:22 36

M Mem: Jere my Tayl or (Caroli ne Divine)

Monday, August 14, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Ps. 51:1 10; Judges 2:11 19; Matthew 19:16-22; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 106:1-18; 2 Samuel 17:24-8:8; Acts 22:30-23:11

EP: Ps. 106:19 48; Judges 17:1 13; John 5:30 47

I In Ch urches under the Patron age o f St . Mary the V irgin only: (Eve of St. Mary the Virgin) : EP: Ps. 45; Jeremiah 31:1-14; O.H. 751; John 19:23-27; Collect: St. Mary the Virgin pg. 187

A Av P: Fr . Neil Nairn, Rector, Holy Spirit Parish, New Providence, 2009

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - White ST. MARY THE VIRGIN [The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary]

ERC : Gloria; Col.: St. Mary the Virgin pg. 187; Isaiah 61:10 11; Ps. 34 or 34:1-9; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 1:46-55; Creed; Preface of Our Lady

M MP: Ps. 113, 115; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; John 2:12

E EP: Ps. 138, 149; Zechariah 2:10 13; O.H. 751; Acts 1:6 14

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : S St . Mary the Virgin, New Providence, Old Bight, Cat Island; Little Whale Cay, Berry

Islands; Mars Bay, Andros; Bannerman Town, Eleuthera; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands; O ur Lad y and S t. Stephen, Bimini

A Av P: Canon Curtis Ro binso n, Retired, General Licence, Grand Bahama, 1980

A Av D: Fr . Don H ayne s, Priest in Charge, St. Bartholomew, Berry Islands, 1986 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Judges 9:6-15; Ps. 21:1-6; Matthew 20:1-16a; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:145 176; 2 Samuel 18:19 33; Acts 23:23 35

E EP: Ps. 128. 129, 130; Judges 18:16 31; Mark 12:13 27 Thursday, August 17, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Judges 11:29 40; Ps. 130; Matthew 22:1-14; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 131, 132, [133]; 2 Samuel 19:1-23; Acts 24:1-23

E EP: Ps. 134, 135; Job 1:1 22; Mark 12:28 34 Friday, August 18, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Ruth 1:1 -22; Ps. 146; Matthew 22:34 30; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 140, 142; 2 Samuel 19:24 43; Acts 24:24 25:12

E EP: Ps. 141, 143:1-11 [12]; Mark 12:35 -44 Saturday, August 19, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 14 pg. 177; Ruth 2:1 11; 4:13 17; Ps. 128; Matthew 23:1-12; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 137:1-6 [7 -9], 144; 2 Samuel 23:1-7, 13-17; Acts 25:13 27

E EP: Ps. 104; Job 3:1-26; Mark 13:1-13; Collect: Proper 15 pg.

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - Green

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; Genesis 45:1 15; Ps. 133 or Isaiah 56:1, 6 8; Ps. 67; Romans 12:1 2a, 29 32; Matthew 15:[10-20], 21-28; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 146, 147; 2 Samuel 24:1-2; Galatians 3:23-4:7

EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Job 4:1 6, 12:21; O.H. 12; John 8:12 20

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Mar y the V irgin, New Providence, Old Bight, Cat Island; Little Whale Cay, Berry Islands; Mars Bay, Andros; Bannerman Town, Eleuthera; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands Mem: St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot, 1153 Monday, August 21, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 1:1 10; Ps. 149:1-5; Matthew 23:13 -22; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; 1 Kings 1:5-31; Acts 26:1-23

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Job 4:1; 5:1 11, 17 21, 26 27; Mark 13:14 27 Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 2:1- 8; Ps. 139:1 9; Matthew 23:23 26; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 5, 6; 1 Kings 1:38 2:4; Acts 26:24 27:8

E EP: Ps. 4, 7; Job 6:1, 8-15, 21; Mark 13:14-27 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 2:9 13; Ps. 126; Matthew 23:27-32; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 119:1-24; 1 Kings 3:1 -15; Acts 17:9-26

EP: Ps. 128, 129, 130; Judges 18:16-31; Mark 12:13-27

A P: In St . Barnabas Church o nly

Eve of St . Bartholo me w - Red: EP: Col.: pg. 188; Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 15 or 52:7 10; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14; O.H. 800; Matthew 9:35 10:4

Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Red ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE

ERC : Gloria; Col.: pg. 188; Ps. 91 or 91:1 4; Deuteronomy 18:15 18; 1 Corinthians 4:9 15; Luke 22:24 30; Creed; Preface of Apostles and Ordinations

M MP: Ps. 86; Genesis 28:10-17; John 1:43-51

E EP: Ps. 15, 67; Isaiah 66:1-2, 18-23; O.H. 800; 1 Peter 5:1-11

PATRONA L FESTIVAL : St . Bartholo mew, Bullocks Harbour, Berry Islands; Behring Point, Andros

A Av D: Fr . Theodore Hunt, Study Leave, 2006; F Fr. Carleto n Turner, Study Leave, 2005 Friday, August 25, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 8; Ps. 97; Matthew 25:1 13; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 16, 17; 1 Kings 5:1-6:1, 7; Acts 28:1-16

E EP: Ps. 22; Job 9:1 15, 32 35; Mark 14:27 42

A Av P: Rev’d Marie R oach Hepburn, Rector, St. Jude’s, Grand Bahama, 2008; R ev’d Paulette Cart wright, Rector, St. John the Baptist Parish, Marsh Harbour, with St. Martin’s, Sandy Point, Abaco, 2008 Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 15 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - 12; Ps. 98; Matthew 25:14-30; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 20, 21:1- 7 [8-14]; 1 Kings 7:51-8:21; Acts 28:17-31

EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6-7], 116, 117; Job 9:1; 10:1 -9, 16-22; Mark 14:43-52; Collect: Proper 16 pg. 177 Sunday, August 27, 2023 Green THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 16 pg. 177; Exodus 1:8 2:10; Ps. 124 or Isaiah 51:1-6; Ps. 138; Romans 12:1 -8; Matthew 16:13 -20; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; 1 Kings 8:22 30 [31 40]; 1 Timothy 4:7b 16

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Job 11:1 9, 13 20; O.H. 12; John 8:47 59

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : S St. B artholomew, Bullock’s Harbour, Berry Islands; Behring Point, Andros Monday, August 28, 2023 White ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, [ [North Africa], 410

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Theologian and Teacher pg. 193; Hebrews 12:22-29; Ps. 87; John 14:5 -15; Preface of Christian Initiation

M MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; 1 Kings 1:5 31; Acts 26:1 23

E Eve of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist EP: Ps. 13, 16; Ecclesiasticus 51:1-12; O.H. 462; Matthew 14:1 12; Collect: Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (see Tuesday, August 9)

A Av D: Fr . Shazzasbazzar Turnq uest, General Licence, 2003; F Fr. Berkle y S mith, Retired, General Licence, 2006 Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Red BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Patron of the Diocese

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Beheading of St John the Baptist (see below); Malachi 3:1-7a; Ps. 11; Hebrews 11:32-12:2; Mark 6:17 29; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 102; Jeremiah 38:1 6; Revelation 7:13 17

EP: Ps. 86; Judges 16:28-32; O.H. 462; 1 Peter 3:13 -18

COLLECT: Almighty God, who called John the Baptist to give witness to the coming of Your Son and to prepare His Way, strengthen us by Your grace, that as he suffered for the truth, so may we boldly resist corruption and sin and receive Him the unfading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

A Av D: Dea n Harry Bain, Dean, Christ Church Cathedral, 1978 W Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 16 pg. 177; Colossians 1:1 -8; Ps. 34:9-22; Luke 4:38-44; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 38; 1 Kings 9:24-10:13; James 3:1 -12

EP: Ps. 119:25 48; Job 12:1; 14:1 22; Mark 15:1 11 Thursday, August 31, 2023 - White AIDAN OF LINDISFARNE, B Bishop, 651

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 16 pg. 177; 1 Corinthians 9:16 -23; Ps. 85:8-13; Matthew 19:27-30; Creed; Preface of Apostles and Ordinations

M MP: Ps. 37:1 18; 1 Kings 11:1 13; James 3:13 4:12

E EP: Ps. 37:19-42; Job 16:16-22; 17:1, 13-16; Mark 15:12-21

A Av D: Fr . Ethan Ferguson, Study Leave, 2006

SEPTEMBER 2023

Friday, September 1, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 16 pg. 177; Colossians 1:15-20; Ps. 100; Luke 5:33 39; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 31; 1 Kings 11:26 43; James 4:13 5:6

E EP: Ps. 35; Job 19:1-7, 14-27; Mark 15:22 -32

M Mem: The Martyrs of New Guinea

Saturday, September 2, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 16 pg. 177; Colossians 1:21 23; Ps. 54; Luke 6:1-5; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 30, 32; 1 Kings 12:1 -20; James 5:7-12; 19-20

EP: Ps. 42, 43; Job 22:1 -4, 21-23:7; Mark 15:33 -39; Collect: Proper 17 pg. 177

Sunday, September 3, 2023 Green FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 17 pg. 177; Exodus 3:1-5; Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; or Jeremiah 15:15-21; Ps. 26:1- 8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; 1 Kings 8:22 30 [31 40]; 1 Timothy 4:7b-16

E EP: Ps. 114, 115; Job 11:1 9, 13 20; O.H 20; John 8:47 59

N NOTE: In St. Gregory’s Church only Patronal Festival and External Solemnities (see readings for September 4, 2023).

Monday, September 4, 2023 - White ST. GREGORY THE GREAT [Bishop of Rome],

Teacher of the Faith, 604

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Teacher pg. 193; Creed; Proverbs 3:1 -17; Ps. 57:6-11; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 10: 42-45; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 19, 147; Malachi 2:5 7; Mark 4:1 10, 13 20

E EP: Ps. 34; Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10; O.H. 825; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13

In St. Gregory Church o nly:

MP: Ps. 19, 147; Malachi 2:5-7; Mark 4:1-10, 13-20

E EP: Ps. 34; Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10; O.H. 825; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13

ALL OTH ER PARISH ES:

MP: Ps. 25; 2 Chronicles 6:32 7:7; James 2:1 13

EP: Ps. 9, 15; Job 12:1 -6, 13-25; Mark 14:53-65 PATRONA L FES TIVAL: S St . Gregory the Great , New Providence

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 17 pg. 177; 1 Thessalonians 5:1 11; Ps. 27:1-6, 17-18; Luke 4:31-37; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 26, 28; 1 Kings 8:65 -9:9; James 2:14-26

EP: Ps. 36, 39; Job 12:1; 13:3 17, 21 27; Mark 14:66 72

W Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 17 pg. 177; Colossians 1:1 -8; Ps. 34:9-22; Luke 4:38 44; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 38; 1 Kings 9:24 10:13; James 3:1 12

EP: Ps. 119:25 48; Job 12:1, 14:1 22; Mark 15:1 11 Th ursday, Septe mber 7, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 17 pg. 177; Colossians 1:9 14; Ps. 98; Luke 5:1 11; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 37:1-18; 1 Kings 11:1-13; James 3:13-4:12

EP: Ps. 37:19-42; Job 16:16-22; 17:1, 13-16; Mark 15:1 -11

A P: Eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - White

EP: Ps. 45, 46; Proverbs 8:22 31; O.H. 751; 1 Corinthians 1:26 30; Collect: Of the Blessed Virgin Mary pg. 195 Friday, September 8, 2023 - White

THE NA TIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

ERC : Gloria; Col.: The Blessed Virgin Mary pg. 195; 1 Samuel 1:10 20; Ps.13 2:6 8, 14 18; Galat ians 4:1 17; Luke 1:26 38; Creed [in St. Mary the Virgin, NP only]; Preface of Our Lady

MP: Ps.45; Isaiah 61:10 -62:3; John 2:1-12

E EP: Ps. 96, 138; Ecclesiasticus 24:17-22; O.H. 751; John 19:23 27

PATRONA L FESTIVAL : S St. Mary the Virgin, Nassau, N.P.

Av P: Fr . Don H ayne s, Priest-in-Charge, St. Bartholomew, Berry Islands, 1987 Saturday, September 9, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 17 pg. 177; Colossians 1:21 23; Ps. 54; Luke 6:1-5; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 30, 32; I Kings 12:1-20; 1 Kings 12:1-20; James 5:712, 19 20

E EP: Ps. 42, 43; Job 22:1 4, 21 23:7; Mark 15:33 39; Collect: Proper 18 pg. 178

Sunday, September 10, 2023 Green FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 18 pg. 178; Exodus 12:1 14; Ps. 149; or Ezekiel 33:7 11; Ps. 119:33 40; Romans 13:8 14; Matthew 18:15-20; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 63:1-8 [9 -11], 98; 1 Kings 12:21 -33; Acts 4:18-31

E EP: Ps. 103; Job 25:1 -6; 27:1-6; O.H. 12; John 10:31-42

EXTERNAL

SOLEMNITIES: S St. Mary the Virgin , Nassau, N.P.

Monday, September 11, 2023 Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 18 pg. 178; Colossians 1:24 2:3; Ps. 62:1 7; Luke 6:6-11; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 41, 52; 1 Kings 13:1 -10; Philippians 1:1-11

EP: Ps. 44; Job 32:1 10, 19 33:1, 19 28; Mark 15:40 47

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 18 pg. 178; Colossians 2:6 -15; Ps. 145:1-9; Luke 6:12-19; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 45; 1 Kings 16:23 34; Philippians 1:12 30

E EP: Ps. 47, 48; Job 29:1 20; Mark 16:1 8 [9 20]

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Red ST. CYPRIAN, Bishop of Carthage, Martyr, 258

ERC : Gloria; Collect of a Martyr pg. 192; 1 Peter 5:1 -4, 1011; Ps. 23; John 10:11-16; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 72; 1 Kings 22:1 28; 1 Corinthians 2:1 13

E Eve of Ho ly Cross : R ED

EP: Ps. 46, 87; 1 Kings 8: 22 -30; O.H. 145; Ephesians 2:1122; Collect: Holy Cross pg. 188

A Av D: Fr . Lynden Douglas, Rector, St. Monica’s, Turks and Caicos, 2011; F r . Eric Miller, Assistant Curate, Christ Church Cathedral, 2017; F r. Dave Tho mas, Priest-in-charge, St. Saviour Parish, Cat Island, 2018

Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Red HOLY CROSS DAY

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Holy Cross pg. 188; Isaiah 45:21 25; Ps. 98 or 98:1-4; Philippians 2:5 -11 or Galatians 6:14-18; John 12:31-36; Creed; Preface for Holy Week

MP: Ps. 66; Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:11-17

EP: Ps. 118; Genesis 3:1-15; O.H. 145; 1 Peter 3:17 -22

F EAST OF TITLE : H Holy Cross, New Providence; Dumfries, Cat Island; Hamilton’s, Long Island Friday, September 15, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col. Proper 18 pg. 178; 1 Timothy 1:1-2; 12-14; Ps. 16; Luke 6:39-42; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 40, 54; 1 Kings 18:20-40; Philippians 3:1-16

E EP: Ps. 51; Job 29:1; 31:24 40; Matthew 3:1 12

Av D: Fr . Whitf ield Hutcheso n, Rector, St. Margaret, Andros, 2011; F r. Richard Wood, General Licence, New Providence, 2011 Saturday, September 16, 2023 - White ST. NINIAN, Bishop of Galloway, 430

ERC: Gloria; Col.; Pastor pg. 193; Isaiah 49:1 6; Ps. 97:1 2, 7 -12; Acts 10:21-35; Matthew 26:16-20; Preface of a Saint.

M MP: Ps. 55; 1 Kings 18:41-19:8; Philippians 3:17-4:7

E EP: Ps. 138, 139:1 17 [18 23]; Job 38:1 17; Matthew 3:13 17; Collect: Proper 19 pg. 178 S unday, September 17, 2 023- Green SI XTEENTH S UNDAY AFTER PEN TECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 19 pg. 178; Exodus 14:19 31; Ps. 114 [Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21]; Genesis 50:15-21; Ps.103: [17], 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 24, 29; 1 Kings 19:8 21; Acts 5:34 42

EP: Ps. 8, 84; Job 38;1, 18-41; O.H. 12; John 11:45-57

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : H Holy Cross, New Providence; Dumfries, Cat Island; Hamilton’s, Long Island

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 19 pg. 178; 1 Timothy 2:1 -8; Ps. 28; Luke 7:1-10

M MP: Ps. 56, 57, [58]; 1 Kings 21:1 16; 1 Corinthians 1:1 19

E EP: Ps. 64, 65; Job 40:1 -24; Matthew 4:1-11 Tuesday, September 19, 2023 -White THEODORE OF TARSUS

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 194; Malachi 2:5-7; Ps. 71:18-23; 2 Timothy 2:1 5; 10; Matthew 8:23 27; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 61, 62; 1 Kings 21:17 29; 1 Corinthians 1:20 31

E EP: Ps. 68:1-20 [21-23] 24-36; Job 40:1; 41:1-11; Matthew 4:12-17

NOTE: Today, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, N National Yo uth Day is observed.

Av P: Fr . Lynden Douglas, Rector, St. Monica’s, Turks and Caicos, 2012 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - Red EMBER DAY

ERC: Col..: Pg. 200 #1; Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29; Ps. 99 or Ps. 27:1-9; 1 Corinthians 3:5 -11; John 4:31-38; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 72; 1 Kings 22:1-28; 1 Corinthians 1:2-13

R Red - Eve of St. Matthew the Apostle:

EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9:35 10:4

N NOTE: The Intention of today’s Ember Day is F FO R THOSE TO BE O RDAIN ED Thursday, September 21, 2023 Red

ST. MATTHEW, Apostle and Evangelist

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Matthew, pg. 188; Proverbs 3:1 -6; Ps. 119:33-40; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 119:41 64; Isaiah 8:11 20; Romans 10:1 15

E EP: Ps. 19, 112; Job 28:12-28; O.H. 800; Matthew 13:44-52

PATRONA L FESTIVAL:

St. Matthew, New Providence

Av P: Rev’d Chita n Thompson, Rector, St. Andrew’s, Georgetown, Exuma, 2018; F Fr . Bryton Ward, Rector, Sts. Peter and Anne, North Abaco, 2018

A Av D: Rev’d Chita n Tho mpso n, Rector, St. Andrew’s, Georgetown, Exuma, 2017; F Fr . Bryton Ward, Rector, Sts. Peter and Anne, North Abaco, 2017

Friday, September 22, 2023 - Green EMBER DAY

ERC: Col.: Pg. 200 #2; 1 Samuel 3:1 -10; Ps. 63:1-8; Ephesians 4:11-16; Matthew 9:35-38; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 69:1 23 [24 30], 31 38; 2 Kings 1:2 17; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

EP: Ps. 73; Esther 1 4, 10 19 or Judith 4:1 15; Matthew 5:11 16

N NOTE: The Intention of today’s Ember is F OR THE CHOIC E OF FI T PERSONS FOR TH E MINISTRY.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - White/Green EMBER DAY

ERC: Col.: Pg. 200 #3; Exodus 19:3 8; Ps. 15; 1 Peter 4:7 11; Matthew 16:24-27; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 75, 76; 2 Kings 2:1-18; 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

EP: Ps. 23, 27; Esther 2: 5-8, 15-23 or Judith 5:1-21; Matthew 5:17-20; Collect: Proper 20 pg. 178

N NOTE: The Intention of today’s Ember is F OR ALL CHRIS TIANS IN T HEIR VO CA TION

Sunday, September 24, 2023 - Green SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 20 pg. 178; Exodus 16:2 15; Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45; or Jonah 3:10-4:11; Ps. 145:1 -8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1 -16; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 93, 96; 2 Kings 4:8 37; Acts 9:10 31

E EP: Ps. 34; Esther 3:1-4:3 or Judith 5:22-6:4, 10-21; O.H. 12; Luke 3:7-18

E EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Ma tthew, New Providence

Monday, September 25, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 20 pg. 178; Ezra 1:1-6; Ps. 126; Luke 8:16 -18; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 80; 2 Kings 5:1 -19; 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

E EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Esther 4:4 17 or Judith 7:1 7, 19 32; Matthew 5:21 26

Tuesday September 26, 2023 - White LANCELOT OF ANDREWES, Bishop of Winchester, 1626

ERC: Gloria, Col.: Pastor pg. 193; 1 Timothy 2:1 -7; Ps. 63:17; Luke 11:1 4; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 78:1 39; 2 Kings 5:19 27; 1 Corinthians 5:1 8

E EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Esther 5:1-14; Matthew 5:27-37

A Av P: Fr . Whitf ield Hutcheso n, Priest-in-Charge, St. Margaret, North Andros, 2012; F r. Richard Wood, Assistant Curate, St. Gregory, New Providence, 2012, T The Rev’d. Dr.

Brando n T. Fernander, Rector, St. Philip’s, Inagua, 2018, F r. Er ic Miller, Assistant Curate, Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau, 2018

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 20 pg. 178; Ezra 9:5 9; Ps. 48; Luke 9:1 6; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 119:97-120; 2 Kings 6:1 -23; 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8

EP: Ps. 81, 82; Esther 6:1 14 or Judith 10:1 23; Matthew 5:38 48

A Av D: Fr . Peter Ferguson, Priest-in- Charge, Sts. David and Augustine Parish, Crooked Island, Acklins, and Long Cay, 2019

Mem: St . Vincent de Paul Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Green

ERC: Collect: Proper 20 pg. 178; Haggai 1:1-8; Ps. 149:1-5; Luke 9:7 9; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 83 or 116, 117; 2 Kings 9:1-16; 1 Corinthians 6:1220

E Eve of St . Michael and All A ngels - White

EP: Ps. 34, 150; 2 Kings 6:8 17; O.H. 797; Revelation 5:1 14; Collect: St. Michael and All Angels pg. 189 Friday, September 29, 2023 - White ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Michael, pg. 189; Genesis 28:10 -17; Ps. 103; Revelation 12:7 12; John 1:47 51; Creed; Preface of Trinity Sunday;

M MP: Ps. 8, 148; Job 38:1-7; Hebrews 1:1 -14

E EP: Ps. 104; Daniel 12:1 3; O.H. 797; Mark 13:21 27

P PATRONA L FES TIVAL : S St . Michael and All Ange ls , Green Castle, Eleuthera; Roses, Long Island; Rolleville,

Exuma; Moss Town, Crooked Island; Sweeting’s Cay, Grand Bahama

A Av D: The Rev’d. Dr. Brando n T . Fernander, Priest in Charge, St. Philip, Inagua, 2017

A Av P: The Rev’d. Canon Dr. Sebasti an Campbell, Rector, St. Gregory, New Providence, 1982; F r. Bradley Miller, Rector, All Saints, New Providence, 2009; T The Rev’d. Dr . Kari Marcelle, Rector, St. Paul’s Long Island, 2011

Saturday, September 30, 2023 - White ST. JEROME OF BETHLEHEM, Teacher of the Faith, 420

ERC: Gloria, Col.: Monastic pg. 194; Colossians 3:1 -11; Ps. 19:7-14; Luke 24:44-48; Creed; Preface of a Saint

M MP: Ps. 87, 90; 2 Kings 11:1 -20a; 1 Corinthians 7:10-24

E EP: Ps. 136; Hosea 1:1 2:1; Matthew 6:19 24; Collect: Proper 21 pg. 179

N NOTE: St. Jerome was responsible for translation the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin. His translation is called t the V ulgate .

Av D: Fr . R uel Strachan, Assistant Curate, St. Agnes New Providence, 2019

OCTOBER 2023

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - White/Gold OCTAVE OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS & THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: St. Michael pg. 189 & Proper 21 pg. 179; Genesis 28: 10-17; Ps. 103 or 103: 19-22; Revelation 12: 7 12; John 1: 47 51; Creed; Preface for Trinity Sunday

MP: Ps. 8, 148; Job 38: 1 7; Hebrews 1: 1 14

EP: Ps. 104; Daniel 12: 1-3, O.H. 797; Luke 5:1-11

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: St. Michael and All Angels , Green Castle, Eleuthera; Roses, Long Island; Rollesville, Exuma; Moss Town, Crooked Island; Sweeting’s Cay, Grand Bahama P PATRONA L FESTIVAL AND EXTERNAL SOL EMNI TIES: St. Theresa, Gray’s, Long Island. (See readings for Monday, October 2, 2023)

Monday, October 2, 2023 - White/Gold ST. THERESA OF LISEAUX (Transferred)

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Saint pg. 194; Ecclesiasticus 2:7 - 11; Ps. 116; 1 Chronicles 1:26 31; Matthew 25:1 13; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 89:1 9; 2 Kings 17:24 41; 1 Corinthians 7:25 31

EP: Ps. 89:19-52; Hosea 2:14-23; Matthew 6:25-34

PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St . Theresa , Gray’s, Long Island

A Av D: Fr . Dave Tho mas, Priest-in-Charge, St. Saviour’s, Cat Island, 2019

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 21 pg. 179; Zechariah 8: 20-23; Ps. 87; Luke 9: 51-62; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; 2 Chronicles 29:1- 3, or 30:1 [2 -9], 10 27; 1 Corinthians 7:32 40 EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Hosea 4:1-10; Matthew 7:1-12

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - White/Gold ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Friar, 1226

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Monastic pg. 194; Jeremiah 22:13 -16, 2:10; Ps. 148:7-14; Galatians 6:14-18; Matthew 11:25-30; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 101, 109:1-4 [5 - 19], 20-30; 2 Kings 18:9-25; 1 Corinthians 8:1 13

EP: Ps. 119:121-144; Hosea 4:11-19; Matthew 7:13- 21

Av D: Fr . Scott Jupp, Assistant Curate, St. Matthew Parish, New Providence, 2019

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - R Red ST. FAITH OF AQUITAINE, Virgin & Martyr, 2023

ERC: Gloria, Collect of a Martyr pg. 192 #3; Revelation 7:13 -17; Ps. 116; Luke 12:2-12; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. 105:1 22; 2 Kings 18:28 37; 1 Corinthians 9:1 15

EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Hosea 5:8-6:6; Matthew 7:22- 29

PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St . Faith, Staniard Creek, Andros

Friday, October 6, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 21 pg. 179; Baruch 1: 15 -21; Ps. 79: 1-9; Luke 10:13-16; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 102; 2 Kings 19:1-20; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

EP: Ps. 107:1 32; Hosea 10:1 15; Matthew 8:1 17 Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 21 pg. 179; Baruch 4:5 -12, 27-29; Ps. 69: 34 38; Luke 10: 17 24; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 107:33 43; 108:1 6 [7 13]; 2 Kings 19:21 36; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

EP: Ps. 33; Hosea 11:1 9; Matthew 8:18 27; Collect: Proper 22 pg. 179

Sunday, October 8, 2023 - Green

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Exodus 20:1 4, 7 9, 12-20; Ps. 19; or Isaiah 5:1-7; Ps. 80:7-14;

Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

M MP: Ps. 118; 2 Kings 20:1-21; Acts 12:1-17

E EP: Ps. 145; Hosea 13;4-14; O.H. 12; Luke 7:11-17

P PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St . Faith, Staniard Creek, Andros

Monday, October 9, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Jonah 1:1-17; 2:10; Ps. 130; Luke 10:25 37; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 106:1 18; 2 Kings 21:1 18; 1 Corinthians 10:14 11:1 EP: Ps. 106:19 48; Hosea 14:1 9; Matthew 8:28 34

WHI TE National Heroes Day Bahamas and National Heritage Day Turks and Caicos Islands

E ERC: Gloria; Col.: National Heroes Day; Sirach 44:1 -9; Ps. 125; Hebrews 11: 32-12:1; Matthew 5: 33 -48; Creed; Preface of Saints Day

NOTE: Today, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, N National Heritage Day is celebrated.

C Collect for National Heroes: Almighty God, we thank you for raising up among us men and women as notable warriors and heroes, who unselfishly provided us exemplary leadership and inspiration in the fight to build up our land. As we celebrate them, past and present, we pray that others might rise up and answer your call, and continue to kindle hope amongst us. May we go on following Christ’s example of servant leadership in the building of your kingdom in this country where you have planted us; we ask this, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Jonah 3:1 10; Ps. 6; Luke 10:38 42; Common Preface

MP: Ps. [120], 121, 122, 123; 2 Kings 22:1 13; 1 Corinthians 11:2, 17-22

EP: Ps. 124, 125, 126, [127]; Micah 1:1 9; Matthew 9:1 8 Wednesday October 11, 2023 - White/Gold

ST. PHILIP, Deacon & Evangelist

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Saint pg. 194; Acts 8:26 40; Ps. 67; Matthew 28:18-28; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 119:145 176; 2 Kings 22:14 23:3; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

EP: Ps. 128, 129, 130; Micah 2:1 13; Matthew 9:9 17

Av D: F Fr . DeA ngelo Bowe , Rector, Holy Trinity, New Providence, 2003 Thursday, October 12, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Malachi 3:13 -4:2a; Ps. 1; Luke 11:5 13; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 131, 132, [133]; 2 Kings 23:4 25; 1 Corinthians 12:1 -11

EP: Ps. 134, 135; Micah 3:1-8; Matthew 9:18- 26 Friday, October 13, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Joel 1: 13 15, 2: 1 2; Ps. 9:1 8; Luke 11:14-26; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 140, 142; 2 Kings 23:26-24:17; 1 Corinthians 12:1226

EP: Ps. 141, 143:1 11 [12]; Micah 3:9 4:5; Matthew 9:27 34

Av D: Fr . Philip H ield , Rector, St. Peter, Long Island and Priest-in-Charge, St. Christopher’s, Rum Cay, 2019

Mem: Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 Saturday, October 14, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 22 pg. 179; Joel 3:12 21; Ps. 97; Luke 11:27-28; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 137:1-6 [7-9], 144; Jeremiah 35:1 -19; 1 Corinthians 12:27 13:3

EP: Ps. 104; Micah 5:1 4, 10 15; Matthew 9:35 10:4; Collect: Proper 23 pg. 179 Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Green

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 23 pg. 179; Exodus 32:1-14;

Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 or Isaiah 25:1-9; Ps. 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1 14; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 146, 147; Jeremiah 36:1-10; Acts 14:8-18

EP: Ps. 111, 112, 113; Micah 6:1-8; O.H. 12; Luke 7:36-50

Mem: St . Theresa of Avila , Spiritual Teacher and Reformer, 1582

Monday, October 16, 2023 - Red HUGH LATIMER, NICHOLAS RIDLEY & THOMAS CRANMER, Martyrs, 1566

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; 1 Corinthians 3:9 14; Ps. 142; John 15:20-16:1; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. 1, 2, 3; Jeremiah 36:11 26; 1 Corinthians 13: [1 3], 4-13

EP: Ps. 4, 7; Micah 7:1 7; Matthew 10:5 15

Av D: Fr. Welcot t Bain, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen, Central Andros

DIOCESAN SYNO D convenes: Solemn Pontifical Concelebrated Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral in the evening.

Tuesday, O October 17, 2022 - Red ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, Martyr c 115

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Isaiah 43:16 21; Ps. 31:1 5; Romans 8:35 39; John 12:23 26; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. 5, 6; Jeremiah 36:27- 37:2; 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

EP: Ps. 10, 11; Jonah 1:1 17a; Matthew 10:16 23

A P: In St. Luke’s Church only

Eve of St. Luke - Red Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 - 15; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9:35 10:4; Collect: St. Luke

DIOCESAN SYNO D: Daily Sessions begins. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Red ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Luke pg. 189; Ecclesiasticus 38: 1 -15; Ps. 147 or Ps. 147:1 7; 2 Timothy 4: 5 15; Luke 4: 14 21;

Creed; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 103; Ezekiel 47: 1-12; Luke 1: 1 -4

EP: Ps. 67, 96; Isaiah 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Acts 1:1-8

PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Luke, Rock Sound, Eleuthera; S t. Luke’s Chapel, Princess Margaret Hospital, New Providence

Av D: Rev’d. Cameron Saunders, Assistant Curate, Holy Cross Parish, 2021

D DIOCESAN SYNO D continues.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Green

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 23 pg. 179; Romans 3:21 31; Ps. 130; Luke 11:47-54; Common Preface

EP: Ps. 9, 15; Jeremiah 44:1-14; Luke 9:51-62

M MP: Ps. 18:1-20; Jeremiah 38:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:26 -33a, 37 40

EP: Ps. 18: 21 50; Jonah 3: 1 4: 11; Matthew 10: 34 42

DIOCESAN SYNO D ends. Friday, October 20, 2023 - Green

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 23 pg. 179; Romans 4: 1 8; Ps. 32; Luke 12: 1-7; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 16, 17; Jeremiah 38: 14 -28; 1 Corinthians 15: 1 -11

EP: Ps 22; Sirach 1: 1 10, 18 27; Matthew 11: 1 6 Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 23 pg. 179; Romans 4:13-18; Ps. 105:5-10, 42-45; Luke 12:8-12; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 20, 21:1 7 [8 14]; 2 Kings 25:8 12, 22 26; 1 Corinthians 15:12 29

EP: Ps. 110:1-5 [6- 7], 116, 117; Ecclesiasticus 3:17- 31; Matthew 11:7- 15; Collect: Proper 24 pg. 180 Sunday, October 22, 2023 Green TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 24 pg. 180; Exodus 33:12 23; Ps. 99; or Isaiah 45:1 -7; Ps. 96:1 -9, [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:110; Matthew 22:15-22; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 148, 149, 150; Jeremiah 29:1, 4 14; Acts 16:6 15

EP: Ps. 114, 115; Ecclesiasticus 4:1 10; O.H. 12; Luke 10:1 12, 17-20

A P: Eve of St. James - Red

EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43: 10 15 or 52: 7 10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9: 35 10:4

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: St. Luke, Rock Sound, Eleuthera & St. Luke’s Chapel, Princess Margaret Hospital

Av P: Rev’d Desiree Johnson, Assistant Curate, Christ the King, New Providence, 2021; Fr. Scott Jupp, Assistant Curate, St. Matthew Parish, New Providence, 2021 Monday, October 23, 2023 Red ST. JAMES OF JERUSALEM

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 189; Acts 15: 12 22a; Ps. 1; 1 Corinthians 15:1- 11; Matthew 13:54-58: Creed; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 119:145-168; Jeremiah 11:18-23; Matthew 10:16-22

EP: Ps. 122, 125; Isaiah 65:17 25; O.H. 800; Hebrews 12:12 24

Av P: Canon Nor man Li ghtbourne, Rector, Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, Grand Bahama, 1984 Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 24 pg. 180; Romans 5:6-21; Ps. 40:8-11;

Luke 12:35-38; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 26, 28; Lamentations 1:1 -5 [6-9], 10-12; 1 Corinthians 15:41 50

EP: Ps. 36, 39; Ecclesiasticus 6:5-17; Matthew 11:25-30 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 24 pg. 180; Romans 6: 12-18; Ps. 124; Luke 12: 39-48

MP: Ps. 38; Lamentations 2: 8-15; 1 Corinthians 15: 51-58

EP: Ps. 119: 25 48; Ecclesiasticus 7:4 14; Matthew 12: 1 14 Thursday, October 26, 2023 - White

ALFRED THE GREAT, King of the West Saxons, 899

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 194; Wisdom 6:1-3, 9-12, 24-25; Ps. 21:1 7; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 17; Luke 6:43 49; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 37:1-18; Ezra 1:1-11; 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

EP: Ps. 37:19-42; Ecclesiasticus 10:1-18; Matthew 12:15-21 Friday, October 27, 2023 - Green

ERC : Col.: Proper 24 pg. 180; Romans 7:18 25a; Ps. 119:33 40; Luke 12:54-59; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 31; Ezra 3:1-13; 1 Corinthians 16:10-24

EP: Ps. 35; Ecclesiasticus 11:2 20; Matthew 12:22 32

A P: In St . Jude’s Church o nly - Eve o f Sts. Simon and Jude

EP: Ps. 48, 122 or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10-15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1-4, 9-14 or Matthew 9: 35 -10:4

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - Red STS. SIMON AND JUDE

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 189; Deuteronomy 32:1 4; Ps. 119:89 96; Ephesians 2:13-22; John 15:17- 27; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

MP: Ps. 66; Isaiah 28:9-16; Ephesians 4:1-16

EP: Ps. 116, 117; Isaiah 4:2-6; O.H. 800; John 14:15-31

PATRONA L FES TIVAL : St . Jude, Smith’s Point, Grand Bahama

A Av D: Rev’d. De siree Johnson, Assistant Curate, Christ the King, New Providence, 2020

Sunday, October 29, 2023 - Green

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

E ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 25 pg. 180; Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Ps. 90:1-6, 13-17; or Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18; Ps. 1;1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day

MP: Ps. 63: 1-8 [9 -11], 98; Haggai 1:1-2:9; Acts 18:24-19:7

EP: Ps. 103; Ecclesiasticus 18: 19-33; Luke 10: 25-37

EXTERNAL SOLE MNITI ES : St. Jude, Smith’s Point, Grand Bahama Monday, October 30, 2023 - Green

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 25 pg. 180; Romans 8: 12 -17; Ps. 68: 1 6, 19 20; Luke 13: 10 17

MP: Ps. 41, 52; Zechariah 1: 7 17; Revelation 1: 4 20

EP: Ps. 44; Ecclesiasticus 19: 4-17; Matthew 12: 43 -50

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Green

ERC : Gloria; Col.: Proper 25 pg. 180; Romans 8:18 -25; Ps. 126; Luke 13:18 21; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 45; Ezra 5:1-17; Revelation 4:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9

Eve of A ll Saint s Day - White/Gold

EP: Ps. 34; Wisdom 3:1 9; O.H. 822; Revelation 19:1, 4 10; Collect: All Saints pg. 190

NOVEMBER 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - White/Gold ALL SAINTS DAY

ERC: Gloria; Col.: All Saints pg. 190; Revelation 7:9 17; Ps.34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12; Creed; Preface of All Saints

MP: Ps. 111, 112; 2 Esdras 2: 42 -47; Hebrews 11: 32-12:2

EP: Ps. 148, 150; Wisdom 5:1-5, 14-16; O.H. 822; Revelation 21:1 4, 22 22:5

F EAST OF TITLE: All Saints, Joan’s Heights, New Providence; Church Grove, Crooked Island; Mangrove Cay, Andros; Bishop’s Chapel, Addington House, Nassau

A Av P: Fr . DeAngelo Bowe, Rector, Holy Trinity, New Providence, 2004; F r . Shazzasbazzar Turnque st, Study Leave, 2004; R Rev’d. Allison Dean, Assistant Curate, St. Luke’s Parish, Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, 2021; F Fr. Kristopher Higgs, Assistant Curate, St. Barnabas Parish, New Providence, 2021

A Av D: Rev’d. Allison Dean, Assistant Curate, St. Luke’s Parish, Rock Sound, South Eleuthera, 2020 Thursday, November 2, 2023 - White/Gold ALL SOULS DAY

COMMEMORA TION OF ALL FAITHFUL DEPAR TED

ERC: Col.: pg. 190; Isaiah 25:6 9; Ps. 116:10 17 or 103:12 22; 1 Corinthians 15:50 -58; John 5:24-27; Preface of the Faithful Departed

MP: Ps. 23, 130; Job 19: 21-27a; 1 Corinthians 15:2-26

EP: Ps. 90; Wisdom of Solomon 3: 1 9; Luke 12: 13 31 Friday, November 3, 2023 - Green

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 25 pg. 180; Romans 9: 1 5; Ps. 147: 13-21; Luke 14:1 -6; Common Preface

MP: Ps.40, 54; Nehemiah 2:1-20; Revelation 6: 12-7:4

EP: Ps. 51; Ecclesiasticus 34:12 -18,25 -32:2; Matthew 13:2430

Mem: Rich ard Hooker, Priest, 1600 Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Green

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 25 pg. 180; Romans 11:1 6,11 12, 25 29; Ps. 94: 14 19; Luke 14:1,7 11; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 55; Nehemiah 4: 1 23; Revelation 7:[4 8], 9 17

EP: Ps. 138, 139:1 17 [18 23]; Ecclesiasticus 35:1 17; Matthew 13: 31-35; Collect: Proper 26 pg. 180

NOTE: The Diocese of the Baha mas and The Turks and Caicos Islands was formed on this date in 1861. Sunday, November 5, 2023 - White/Gold SAIN TS AN D MARTYRS OF TH E CARIBB EAN & T TWENTY -SECOND S UNDA Y AFTER PENTECOS T

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Saints and Martyrs of the Caribbean & Proper 26 pg. 180; Ecclesiasticus 44:1 15; Ps. 12; Philippians 4:10 19; Luke 16:9 15; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 24, 29; Nehemiah 5: 1 9; Acts 20: 7 12

EP: Ps. 8, 84; Ecclesiasticus 36: 1 -17; O.H. 822; Luke 12: 22 -31

COLLECT FO R SAINTS & MARTYRS OF THE CARIBBEAN:

Almighty God who called Your witnesses from every nation and revealed your glory in their lives. Make us thankful for the example of the Saints and Martyrs of the Caribbean and strengthen us by their fellowship that we like them, may be faithful in the service of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Monday, November 6, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 26 pg. 180; Romans 11:29 36; Ps. 69:31 38; Luke 14:12-14; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 56, 57, [58]; Nehemiah 6:1 19; Revelation 10:1 11

EP: Ps. 64, 65; Ecclesiasticus 38:24-34; Matthew 13:36-43

Mem: William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury

NOTE: The Province of the West I ndies was formed on this date in 1883. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - White/ Gold ST. LEONARD, Hermit, 600

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Monastic; pg. 182; Acts 2:42 -47a; Ps. 133; 2 Corinthians 6:1 10; Matthew 6:24 33; Creed; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 61, 62; Nehemiah 12:27 31a, 42b 47; Revelation 11:1-19

EP: Ps. 68:1 20 [21 23], 24 36; Ecclesiasticus 43:1 22; Matthew 13:44-52

PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St . Leonard’s Chapel, Department of Corrections, Fox Hill Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 26 pg. 180; Romans 13: 8-10; Ps. 112; Luke 14: 25 33; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 72; Nehemiah 13:4 22; Revelation 12:1 12;

EP: Ps. 119:73-96; Ecclesiasticus 43:23-33; Matthew 13:5358

NOTE: The Diocese of The Wind ward Islands was formed on this date in 1877.

Av P: The Rt . Rev’d Gilbert A. Thompson, Retired, Assistant Bishop, 1961 Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 26 pg. 180; Romans 14:7-12; Ps. 27:1-6, 17 18; Luke 15:1 10; Common Preface

MP: Ps. [70], 71; Ezra 7: [1-10], 11-26; Revelation 14:1-13

EP: Ps. 74; Ecclesiasticus 44:1 15; Matthew 14:1 12 Friday, November 10, 2023 -White/Gold LEO THE GREAT, Bishop of Rome, 461

ERC: Gloria, Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Lamentations 3:22 33; Ps. 77:11-15; 2 Timothy 1:6 -14; Matthew 5:13 -19; Preface of

a Saint

MP: Ps. 69:1-23 [24-30], 31-38; Ezra 7:27 -28; 8:21-36; Revelation 15:1-8

EP: Ps. 73; Ecclesiasticus 50:1, 11-24; Matthew 14:13-21

A P: In St. Martin’s Ch urch only Eve of St. Martin of Tour s - White/Gold

EP: Ps. 4, 5; Ezekiel 34:1 6; O.H. 452 A&M; John 10:11 16; Collect: Pastor pg. 193 Saturday, November 11, 2023 - White/Gold ST. MARTIN OF TOURS, 397

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Galatians 6:1 -2; Ps. 15; Luke 18:18 30; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 75, 76; Ezra 9:1 15; Revelation 17:1 14

EP: Ps. 23, 27; Ecclesiasticus 51:1-12; Matthew 14:22-36; Col.: Proper 27 pg. 181 St. Martin only: MP: Ps. 84, 99, 149; Numbers 27:15-23; Ephesians 4:7, 1116

EP: Ps. 25; Isaiah 6:1-8; O.H. 452 A&M; Acts 20:24-35 PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St . Martin, Sandy Point, Abaco Sunday, November 12, 2023 - Green T TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 27 pg. 181; Joshua 24:1 3a, 14 25; Ps. 78:1-7 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 or Amos 5:18-24; Ps. 70 [Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20]; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 -18; Matthew 25:1-13; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day.

M MP: Ps. 93, 96; Ezra 10:1-17; Acts 24:10-21

E EP: Ps. 34; Ecclesiasticus 51:13 -22; O.H. 12; Matthew 14:12 24

If Reme mbrance S unday is observed, the following is used: White/Gold REMEMBRAN CE SUN DAY

ERC: Col.: pg. 190; Micah 4:1 5; Ps. 130; Romans 8:31 39; Luke 6: 20 36; Creed; Preface of the Commemoration of

The Dead

MP: Ps. 23, 130; Job 19:21-27a; 1 Corinthians 15:2-26

EP: Ps. 90; Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9; Luke 12:13-31

NOTE:

Today is observed as R Re membrance S unday. The National Anthem is sung after the Eucharist. If pastorally desirable, R Re membrance Sunday may be commemorated with a suitable collect and hymns in memory of those who gave their lives for our freedom in World War I and II and the sinking of the H.M.B.S. Flamingo. The National Anthem should be sung.

If the Eucharist is celebrated to remember those who gave their lives in the Great Wars, the Proper and readings for All Souls are used [see page 149]. If the Eucharist is celebrated for A ALL S AINTS see the Proper and readings of November 1 pg. 149.

EXTERNAL SOLEMNITIES: St . Martin, Sandy Point, Abaco

Monday, November 13, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 27 pg. 181; Wisdom 1: 1 7; Ps. 139; Luke 17: 1-6; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 80; Nehemiah 9:1-15, [16-25]; Revelation 18:1-8

EP: Ps. 77, [79]; Joel 1:1 13; Matthew 15:1 20 Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 27 pg. 181; Wisdom 2:23 3:9; Ps. 34:15 22; Luke 17:7-10; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 78: 1-39; Nehemiah 9:26- 38; Revelation 18:9-20

EP: Ps. 78:40-72; Joel 1:15-2:2, [3- 11]; Matthew 15:21-28

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 27 pg. 181; Wisdom 6:1 11; Ps. 82; Luke 17:11 19; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 119:97-120; Nehemiah 7:73-8:3, 5-18; Revelation 18:21-24

EP: Ps. 81, 82; Joel 2:12-19; Matthew 15:29-39

Thursday, November 16, 2023 - White/Gold ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND, 1093

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Saint pg. 193; Proverbs 31:10 20; Ps. 146:4-9; Matthew 13:44 -46; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. [83] or 23, 27; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28; Revelation 19:1 -10

EP: Ps. 85, 86; Joel 2:21 27; Matthew 16:1 12

Friday, November 17, 2023 - White/Gold S ST. HUGH, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Pastor pg. 193; Tobit 6:1 6; Ps. 15; Mark 13:32-37; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 88; 1 Maccabees 1:41 -63; Revelation 19:11-16

EP: Ps. 91, 92; Joel 2:28-3:8; Matthew 16:13-20

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - White/Gold ST. HILDA OF WHITBY, Abbess, 680

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 192; Ephesians 4:1 -6; Ps. 122; Matthew 19:27 29; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 87, 90; 1 Maccabees 2:1 28; Revelation 20:1 6

EP: Ps. 136; Joel 3:9 17; Matthew 16:21 28; Collect: Proper 28 pg. 181

Sunday, November 19, 2023 - White/Gold H HARVEST THANKSGIVING & TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Cols.: Harvest Festival pg. 191 & Proper 28 pg. 181; Deuteronomy 8:7 18; Ps. 65; 2 Corinthians 9:6 15; Luke 17:11 19; Creed; Preface of Harvest Festival

MP: Ps. 104; Deuteronomy 26:1 11; 2 Corinthians 9:6 15

EP: Ps. 65; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; O.H. 708; Revelation 14:14-18

N NOTE: A procession of Thanksgiving with a Station at the Entrance to the Sanctuary will take place today.

V. You crown the year with bounty. R. Abundance flows wherever you pass. Prayer: pg. 191 # 2 When Harvest Thanksgiving is not observed: Sunday, November 19, 2023 Green

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 28 pg. 181; Judges 4:1 7; Ps. 123; or Zephaniah 1;7, 12-18; Ps. 90:1-8 [9-11] 12; or 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-20; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day M MP: Ps. 66, 67; 1 Maccabees 2:29–43, 49-50; Acts 28:14b23

E EP: Ps. 19, 46; Habakkuk 1:1-4 [5-11] 12-2:1; O.H. 12; Luke 16:1-13 Monday, November 20, 2023 Red ST. EDMUND, King of East Anglia, 870

ERC: Gloria; Col.: pg. 192; Ephesians 6:10 17; Ps. 126; Matthew 10:16-22; Creed; Preface of Christian Initiation M MP: Ps. 89:1-18; 1 Maccabees 3:1-24; Revelation 20:7-15 EP: Ps. 89:19-52; Habakkuk 2:1-4, 9-20; Matthew 17:1-13 Av P: Fr . Joh n Kabiga, Chaplain, St. Anne’s School, & Assistant Curate, Holy Trinity, New Providence, 1989 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 28 pg. 181; 2 Maccabees 6:18 -31; Ps. 3; Luke 19:1 10; Common Preface MP: Ps. 97, 99, [100]; 1 Maccabees 3:25 41; Revelation 21:1 -8

EP: Ps. 94, [95]; Habakkuk 3:1-10 [11-15],16-18; Matthew 17:14-21

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Red ST. CECILIA, Patroness of Music and Virgin & Martyr

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr #3 pg. 193; Revelation 15:1 4; Ps. 150; Luke 10:38 42; Creed; Preface of a Saint MP: Ps. 101, 109:1-4 [5 -19], 20-30; 1 Maccabees 3:42 -60;

Revelation 21:9-21

EP: Ps. 119:121 144; Malachi 1:1, 6 14; Matthew 17:22 27

Thursday, November 23, 2023 White/Gold ST. CLEMENT, Bishop of Rome and Martyr

ERC: Gloria; Col.: Martyr pg. 192; Colossians 2:6 -15; Ps. 78: 1 7; Luke 6:37 45; Preface of a Saint

MP: Ps. 105:1 22; 1 Maccabees 4:1 25; Revelation 21:22 22:5

EP: Ps. 105:23-45; Malachi 2:1 -16; Matthew 18:1-9 Friday, November 24, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 28 pg. 181; 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; Ps. 113 or 122; Luke 19: 45 -48; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 102; 1 Maccabees 4:36 59; Revelation 22:6 13

EP: Ps. 107:1-32; Malachi 3:1-12; Matthew 18:10-20

NOTE: In the Turks & Caicos Islands, N ational Day of Th anksgiv ing is observed. Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 28 pg. 181; 1 Maccabees 6: 1 13; Ps. 124; Luke 20: 27-40; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 107:33-43, 108:1-6 [7-13]; Isaiah 65:17-25; Revelation 22:14- 21

EP: Ps. 33; Malachi 3:13 4:6; Matthew 18:21 35; Collect: Proper 29 pg. 181 Sunday, November 26, 2023 - White/Gold LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST & THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

E ERC: Gloria; Col.: Proper 29 pg. 181; Ezekiel 34:11 16, 20 24; Ps. 100 or 95:1 7a; Ephesians 1:15 23; Matthew 25:31 46; Creed; Preface of the Lord’s Day or Christian Initiation

MP: Ps. 118; Isaiah 19:19-25; Romans 15:5 -13

EP: Ps. 145; Zechariah; 9:9 16; O.H. 321; Luke 19:11 27

F EAST OF TITLE: Christ the King, Ridgeland Park, New Providence; Freeport, Grand Bahama

Av P: Fr . Joh n Kabiga, Chaplain, St. Anne’s School & Assistant Curate, Holy Trinity, New Providence, 1989 Monday, November 27, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 29 pg. 181; Daniel 1:1 20; Ps. 24:1 6; Luke 21:1-4; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 106:1 18; Joel 3:1 2, 9 17; 1 Peter 1:1 12; EP: Ps. 106:19-48; Zechariah 10:1-12; Matthew 19:1-12 Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 29 pg.181; Daniel 2:31 -45; Ps. 96; Luke 21:5-9; Common Preface

MP: Ps. [120], 121, 122, 123; Nahum 1:1 -13; 1 Peter 1:1325

EP: Ps. 124, 125, 126, [127]; Zechariah 11:4 -17; Matthew 19:13 22 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 29 pg. 181; Daniel 5:1 6, 13 28; Ps. 98; Luke 21:10-19; Common Preface

MP: Ps. 119:145-176; Obadiah 15-21; 1 Peter 2:1-10

EP: Ps. 128, 129, 130; Zechariah 12:1-10; Matthew 19:23-30

In St. Andrew Churches only Red

A P: Eve of St. Andrew Ps. 48, 122, or 84, 150; Isaiah 43:10 -15 or 52:7-10; O.H. 800; Revelation 21:1 4, 9 14 or Matthew 9:35 10:4 Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Red

The Feast of ST. ANDREW

ERC: Gloria; Col.: St. Andrew pg. 182; Deuteronomy 30:11 14; Ps. 19 or 19:1 6; Romans 10:8b 18; Matthew 4:18 22; Creed; Preface of the Apostles

M MP: Ps. 34; Isaiah 49:1 6; 1 Corinthians 4:1 16

E EP: Ps. 96, 100; Isaiah 55:1-5; O.H. 800; John 1:35-42

PATRONA L FESTIVAL: St Andrew - Arthur’s Town, Cat Island, George Town, Exuma; Wemyss, Long Island

A Av P: Canon Del ano Archer , Priest-In-Charge, All Saints, Mangrove Cay, Andros, 1973; T The Rev’d Dr. Roland

Hamilton, Associate Priest, St. Margaret, New Providence, 1988; T The Rev’d Dr. James Moultrie , Retired, General Licence, 1995

A Av D: Canon Harry Ward , Retired, General Licence, 1977; T The Rev’d. Canon Dr . Se bastian Campbell , Rector, St. Gregory, New Providence, 1981 Friday, December 1, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 29 pg. 181; Daniel 7:1 14; Ps. 97; Luke 21:29-33; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 140, 142; Isaiah 24:14 -23; 1 Peter 3:13-4:6

E EP: Ps. 141, 143:1 11 [12]; Zechariah 14:1 11; Matthew 20:17 28

M Mem: Nicholas Ferrar , Deacon, 1637 Saturday, December 2, 2023 Green

ERC: Col.: Proper 29 pg. 181; Daniel 7:15-27; Ps. 95:1-7; Luke 21:34 36; Common Preface

M MP: Ps. 137:1-6 [7-9], 144; Micah 7:11-20; 1 Peter 4:7-19

EP: Ps. 104; Zechariah 14:12 21;Matthew 20:29 34; Collect: Advent 1 pg. 157