1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM
August 19, 2012
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1
416-463-1344
www.stbarnabas-toronto.com
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.
2. (From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)
Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185
of the green Book of Alternative Services.
Organ Prelude Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn BuxWV
192 – Dietrich Buxtehude, c. 1637 –
1707
The Gathering of God’s People
Opening Hymn 8 “Awake my soul, and with the sun”
(Morning
Hymn)
Greeting
Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p.186
Collect of the Day: Almighty God, you have broken the
tyranny of sin and sent into our hearts the Spirit of your
Son. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children
of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS 2:10–12; 3:3–14
read by Sue Ann Elite
Then David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city
10
of David. 11The time that David reigned over Israel was forty
years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years
3. in Jerusalem. 12So Solomon sat on the throne of his father
David; and his kingdom was firmly established. 3Solomon loved
the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David; only, he
sacrificed and offered incense at the high places. 4The king went
to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high
place; Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt
offerings on that altar. 5At Gibeon the Lord appeared to
Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should
give you.” 6And Solomon said, “You have shown great and
steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he
walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in
uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this
great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his
throne today. 7And now, O Lord my God, you have made your
servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a
little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8And your
servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a
great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted.
9Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern
your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can
govern this your great people?” 10It pleased the Lord that
Solomon had asked this. 11God said to him, “Because you have
asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or
for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself
understanding to discern what is right, 12I now do according to
your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no
one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise
after you. 13I give you also what you have not asked, both riches
and honour all your life; no other king shall compare with you.
14If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my
commandments, as your father David walked, then I will
lengthen your life.”
4. Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 111 (said) (Please remain seated.)
1Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2Great are the deeds of the Lord!
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3His work is full of majesty and splendour,
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5He gives food to those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6He has shown his people the power of his works
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;
all his commandments are sure.
8They stand fast for ever and ever,
because they are done in truth and equity.
9He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever;
holy and awesome is his name.
10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
those who act accordingly have a good
understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
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:
5. world without end. Amen.
A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE EPHESIANS 5:15–
20 read by Fiona Strachan
15Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as
wise, 16making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
17So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord
is. 18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be
filled with the Spirit, 19as you sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody
to the Lord in your hearts, 20giving thanks to God the Father at
all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
The Gospel
The Lord be with you: And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
John 6: 51-58.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said to the people, 51“I am the living bread that came
down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my
flesh.” 52The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying,
“How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” 53So Jesus said to
them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son
of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I
will raise them up on the last day; 55for my flesh is true food and
my blood is true drink. 56Those who eat my flesh and drink my
blood abide in me, and I in them. 57Just as the living Father sent
me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will
6. live because of me. 58This is the bread that came down from
heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died.
But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed p. 189
Prayers of the People led by Fiona Strachan
Confession & Absolution p. 191
Sharing Christ’s Peace
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 431 “Take up your cross” (Breslau)
Prayer over the Gifts: Loving God and Father, you have
adopted us to be your heirs. Accept all we offer you this day
and give us grace to live as faithful children. We ask this in
the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 191
The Lord’s Prayer p. 211
Celebrant: “I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
“Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;
whoever believes in me will never thirst.”.
All: Taste and see that the Lord is good;
Happy are they who trust in him!
“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
7. at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”
Prayer after Communion: Eternal God, we have received a
token of your promise. May we who have been nourished by
holy things live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
Doxology p. 214
Announcements
Final Hymn 343 “When all thy mercies, O my God”
` (St.
Stephen)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Suite du Deuxième Ton: VII. Caprice sur les
Grandes Jeux – Louis-Nicolas Clérambault, 1676 - 1749
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.
The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the
Glory of God in loving memory of
Mr. & Mrs. W. R. Haswell,
parents of Liz Goring.
Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
0Organist: Peter Dunphy
8. Communion Minister: Marina Russouw
Sidespeople: Team 4: Art Lowe - Captain;
Gary Davenport, Harold Sanders, Janis Clennett,
Marina Russouw, Rueben Roussow
Chancel Guild: Teresa Johnson
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Mental Health & Justice
Initiative (LOFT)
Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. David’s
Parish Cycle of Prayer, The Leadership Ministry
SJ Cycle of Prayer, St. Mary, Richmond Hill
& St. Mary Magdalene
0LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Neil is on Vacation
We welcome Peter Dunphy as guest organist today and on the
next two Sundays. Neil Houlton will return on September 9th.
Bible Study this week
Monday night Bible study will take place at 7:00 PM on
Monday, August 20th in the rector’s study. All are welcome.
Summer Saturday concerts
A thousand thanks to those who were so supportive of the
Saturday concert series. Fiona's performance yesterday brought
the series to a very successful conclusion, and we thank her as
well as all the other performers who contributed their time and
talents. As always, if you have comments or suggestions we're
eager to hear them so that we can do better next year.
9. A special speaker
We look forward to having former parishioner Hilda Bell as our
guest speaker at the 10:30 service next Sunday, August 26th.
The Children's Corner
We welcome children at our services. We have a small area,
especially designed for the younger saints, which is located at
the back of the church where you will find a number of toys,
books and craft supplies. Please make yourself at home!
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE HYMNS?
Over the next few weeks I’ll be working on the choosing of
music (hymns, anthems, organ music, etc.) for the September to
Christmas period, and would appreciate your input, especially
hymn recommendations. Do you have favourites that we
haven’t sung for a while? Please let me know. There’s a sheet
at the back of the church on which you can write them down
(anonymously if you prefer), and I’ll do my best to incorporate
them into a service this fall/early winter.
Selecting hymns for services isn’t just a process of
plucking them out of the air (although sometimes in desperation
this is the case!). I try, as far as possible, to link them to the
gospel and other readings of the day. To choose them in
advance for a period of 3 or 4 months is a task that takes many
hours of reading the lessons, ruminating, researching and
juggling so that there is a good balance of old and new, familiar
and unfamiliar, and so on. Over the past couple of years we’ve
been introduced to several hymns new to St. Barnabas’
congregation, and this will continue. Eventually, these new
hymns often become old favourites! Your help in this will be
appreciated.
Neil
10. Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
(from the comedian Robin Williams, who is an
Episcopalian, on a recent HBO special)
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we
ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
11. 3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one
other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday, August 20th 7 PM Bible Study
In the rector’s study
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 23rd 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, August 26th Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:30 AM Sung Eucharist
Guest speaker: Hilda Robinson
13. 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
