1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Easter 7
Sunday, May 20, 2012
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1
416-463-1344
www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

2. Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of
our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing
of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.
(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)
Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185 of the green
Book of Alternative Services. The hymns can be found in the
blue Book of Common Praise.
Organ Prelude How fair and pleasant art Thou - Marcel Dupré
The Gathering of God’s People
Processional Hymn 491 “The head that once was crowned
with thorns” (St. Magnus)
Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p. 186
Collect of the Day: Almighty God, you have exalted your
only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom
in heaven. Mercifully give us faith to know that, as he
promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time; who
is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus led by The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS 1: 15-17, 21-26
Read by Rueben Russouw
In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the
crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said,
“Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit

3. through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide
for those who arrested Jesus—for he was numbered among us
and was allotted his share in this ministry. So one of the men
who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord
Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of
John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these
must become a witness with us to his resurrection.” So they
proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known
as Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you
know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you
have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship
from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” And
they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was
added to the eleven apostles.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to
God.
PSALM 1 (sung)
Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the
wick-ed, *
nor lingered in the way of sinners / nor sat in the seats of
the scorn-ful!
Their delight is in the law of the LORD, *
and on his law they med-i-tate day and night.
They are like trees planted by streams of water / bearing fruit
in due season, with leaves that do not wi-ther; *
everything they do shall pros-per.
It is not so with the wick-ed; *
they are like chaff which the wind blows a-way.

4. Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judg-ment
comes, *
nor the sinner in the council of the righ-teous.
For the LORD knows the way of the righ-teous, *
but the way of the wick-ed is doom’d.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son:
and to the Ho-ly Spi-rit.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be:
world with-out end A-men.
A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN 5: 9-13
read by Marina Russouw
If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater;
for this is the testimony of God that he has testified to his Son.
Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony in
their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made him a
liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given
concerning his Son. And this is the testimony: God gave us
eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has
life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I
write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of
God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Alleluia
Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Cantor: O clap your hands all ye people: shout unto God
with the voice of triumph.
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

5. Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John 17: 6-19.
All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “Father, I have made your name known to those
whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you
gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they
know that everything you have given me is from you; for the
words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have
received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they
have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I
am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those
whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours,
and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now
I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am
coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you
have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I
was with them, I protected them in your name that you have
given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except
the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be
fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things
in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in
themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has
hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do
not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of
the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They
do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you have sent
me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for
their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified
in truth.”

6. Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Solo By cool Siloam's shady rill - Walter MacNutt
(Virginia Wright, mezzo-soprano)
Affirmation of Faith p. 189
Prayers of the People led by Rhonda Boyce
Confession and Absolution p. 191
We Share the Peace of Christ
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 322 “All hail the power of Jesus’ name”
(Miles Lane)
Prayer over the Gifts: Source of all joy, receive our sacrifice
of praise and thanksgiving. Keep us in the love of Christ and
bring us to the vision of his glory; through the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ
are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If you will not be
receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us at
the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”
Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193
The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: Lord, we died with you on the cross
All: Now we are raised to new life.

7. Celebrant: We were buried in your tomb.
All: Now we share in your resurrection.
Celebrant: Live in us, that we may live in you.
Communion Hymn 439 “Blest are the pure in heart”
(Franconia)
Prayer after Communion: Eternal God, may we who share
Christ’s banquet be one with him as he is one with you. We
ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the risen and ascended
Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
The Doxology p. 214
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 374 “Alleluia sing to Jesus” (Hyfrydol)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Chaconne in E minor - Dietrich Buxtehude
We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve
you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out
a visitors envelope, available in pews or at back of church.
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The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the
Glory of God in memory of Ronald Johnson,
a gift of daughter Teresa.
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8. Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Communion Minister: Teresa Johnson
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Sidespeople: (Team 2) Captain – Neville Reid;
Grace Caldwell-Hill, Millie Lowe, Lyn Inniss,
Barbara Parks, Darryl Nakamoto
Chancel Guild: Grace Caldwell-Hill, Lyn Inniss
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Anglican Appeal (Partner)
Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. David’s
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Music Ministry
SJAC, St. Augustine of Canterbury, Toronto and
St. Barnabas, Chester
Music Notes:
Are you a regular visitor to the parish website (http://
www.stbarnabas-toronto.com/)? One of the first things you
might notice is that the church’s address is incorrect (this has
been reported to the wizards who know how to fix such things).
The other thing you might have noticed is that the weekly music
information is now in the form of a blog, meaning that
parishioners and others have the opportunity to comment,
anonymously or not, on matters musical. Did you like today’s
hymns? Was the anthem or communion motet or solo helpful to
your worship experience? This is a chance to participate in a
discussion(s) and provide valuable feedback about the music
programme, both positive and negative, and we welcome and
appreciate all comments. Here is the link to the music page:
http://stbarnabastoronto-music.blogspot.ca/ on which each
week’s music is posted in advance of Sunday.

9. LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE COMMUNITY
Taizé
For a time of gentle music, prayer and quiet meditation, come to
the Taizé service here this evening and bring a friend. Doors
open at 6:30; worship starts at 7:00 PM.
No Monday Night Bible study tomorrow
There will be no Monday night Bible study on May 21st because
of the holiday weekend. It will resume on May 28th at 7:00 PM
in the rector’s study.
What a good idea!
The choir is planning a BAKE SALE on Saturday, June 2nd in
the back of the church. If you can contribute home-made baked
goods it would be greatly appreciated; and your support in
coming to purchase delicious cakes, cookies, squares etc. will
be equally appreciated! More information will be available next
week.
A Workshop at St. Aidan’s
Strengthening the Prayers of the People in a Time of
Climate Change – a workshop for those who · lead the Prayers
of the People; · write prayers for worship; · care about the earth;
· want to learn more about prayer and the environmental crisis.
Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 AM to 12 noon at St. Aidan’s
Anglican Church in the Beach (Queen St. E. & Silver Birch
Ave.) Led by Canon John Hill & Dianne Marshall. To register,
please email staidan@eol.ca or call 416-691-2222. Suggested
donation: $20.00.

10. Book Club meets June 6th
The Book Club will resume in the rector’s study on June 6th
when we will be discussing Rowan’s Rule by Rupert Shortt.
(The book for July 4th will be Girls Fall Down by Maggie
Helwig.)
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, May 24th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Thursday, May 24th 7:45 PM Choir Practice
In the downstairs choir room
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 24th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, May 27th The Day of Pentecost
9:00 AM Quiet Eucharist
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist*
2:30 PM Nisbet Lodge
Readings: Acts 2: 1-21; Psalm 104: 25-35
Romans 8: 22-27; John 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15
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11. CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
HONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHC
DEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
LEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith
Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller,
Jan Booker
ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil Houlton
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft Ranni
ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates