ST. DAVID’S CHURCHCHRIST CHURCH

WITH THE

THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

Jesus said, “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division..”

Luke 12: 51

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST18TH AUGUST, 2013

Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 Email: nburke@anglican.bb

Assistant: The Very Rev’d William G. St. C. Dixon, CBE, MA [Dean Emeritus] Tel. No.: 427-3169 Email: spod@caribsurf.com

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ORDER OF THE HOLY MASSTHE ENTRANCE RITE

Introit Hymn *3, 747General Sentence Page 100Acclamation Page 101Collect for Purity Page 101Kyries Page 102Gloria In Excelsis Page 102The Collect Proper 15 Page177/Bulletin page 3

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD1st Reading: Jeremiah 23: 23-29 Psalm 82 Page 576 /Page 4 Epistle: Hebrews 12: 1-7, 11-14Gradual Hymn 752 THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 12: 49-56The SermonThe Nicene Creed Page 104Intercession: F Page 115Act of Penitence & Absolution Page 123The Greeting of Peace Page 124

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENTTHE OFFERTORY Hymn 440, [410] The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126: Form BThe SursumCorda Page 126Common Preface Page 130“Therefore we praise you” Page 131Sanctus et Benedictus Qui Venit Page 131Consecration Prayer B Page 135The Lord’s Prayer Page 144The Breaking of Bread Page 145The Invitation Pages 145-146Agnus Dei Page 147(Administration of Holy Communion)Communion Hymns 850, 497, 591, 659Post Communion Prayer Pages 148

THE DISMISSAL RITEThe Blessing Page 149Notices and AnnouncementsRecessional Hymn 367

Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like your heart

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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY

THE COLLECT Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of His redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of His most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING:

READER: A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of Jeremiah Chapter 23 beginning at the 23rd verse

"Am I a God at hand, says the LORD, and not a God afar off? Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? says the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the LORD. I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, `I have dreamed, I have dreamed!' How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart, who think to make my people forget my name by their dreams which they tell one another, even as their fathers forgot my name for Ba'al? Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? says the LORD. Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer which breaks the rock in pieces? Reader: Here ends the Reading.ALL: Thanks be to God.

6:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m.Lesson Lisle Perch Anne Wilkinson Ashlea

Woodroffe

Epistle Gerald Rose Bradston Clarke Gloria McCollin

Intercession Dr. Wayne Welch Margaret Gilkes Millinese Boyce

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PSALM 82

1.God takes his stand in the council of heaven;* he gives judgement in the midst of the gods:

2.”How long will you judge unjustly,* and show favour to the wicked?

3.Save the weak and the orphan;* defend the humble and needy;

4.Rescue the weak and the poor;* deliver them from the power of the wicked.

5.They do not know, neither do they understand; they go about in darkness;* all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6.Now I say to you, ‘You are gods,* and all of you children of the Most High;

7.Nevertheless, you shall die like mortals,*and fall like any prince.’”

8.Arise, O God, and rule the earth,* for you shall take all nations for your own.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son;*and to the Holy Spirit;As it was in the beginning is now:*and shall be forever. Amen

THE EPISTLEA Reading from the Word of God written in the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12 beginning at the 1st verse

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking

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to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? -- "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

Reader: Here ends the Reading.ALL: Thanks be to God.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 12: 49-56Gospeller: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to LukeGlory to Christ our Saviour.At that time Jesus said, "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division; for henceforth in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against her mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." He also said to the multitudes, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, `A shower is coming';

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and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky; but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ.ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord.

**********From the Rector’s NotebookGreetings:

The movement of time continues and so vacation time is over and the good Lord brings me back to the altar and the pulpit and the ongoing ministry of the church as we continue together to proclaim Christ, died, risen and ascended.

It is with deep appreciation that I express sentiments of thanks to the Dean Emeritus, The Very Rev’d William Dixon, CBE, who was Priest-in-Charge during my holiday and Frs. Marcus Lashley and Guy Hewitt who ably assisted.

A special word of thanks to the wardens and members of the PCC, the Chalice Assistants and all others who ensured that the ministry within the church continued during my absence.

My family and I express our condolences to those who have suffered the loss of loved ones recently and pray that God almighty will give strength and comfort in the weeks and months to come.

It was with true regret that we learnt of the death of Anthony Johnson who had served for four years on our Parochial Church Council and was a faithful

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member of the church. I was glad to know that Dean William Dixon was able to minister to him at the last.

Mr. Johnson’s burial coincided with my return to work and so I was able to be here to preach the sermon and conduct the funeral service.

“Tony’s” wise, quiet but sound counsel both at the parish level and nationally on economic matters will be recalled for years to come, may he rest in peace.

Here in our island with the recent budget debate our minds and conversations will be filled with the various proposals that have been put forward in the context of the difficult financial context in which we find ourselves.

When we examine the pages of scripture we come across the people of God who often functioned in very trying economic circumstances and in the midst of all found the strength, grace and faith in God almighty to see them through.

Certainly thoughts on prospects for the education of our children and other serious matters will be uppermost in our minds. We place ourselves in the hands of God almighty with the assurance that he has never failed us and will not on this occasion.

Happy to be back from holiday and looking forward to us putting our heads and hearts together with love, faith and patience as we work in this church together.

Your friend and priest,

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

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CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS

CONGRESS 2013 ENDSTODAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 18: The Closing Service will take place at St. Mary’s Church at 5:00 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend.

ANNUAL BUS RIDE [HEALTH GUILD]TODAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 18: Destination Three Houses Park, St. Philip. CONTRIBUTION:[Adults] $40:00 [Children under 12] $20:00 includes food & drink. Fun & Games. A bus leaves St. Basil at 10:45 a.m. and joins the other buses to leave the St. David car park at 11:00 a.m. SHARP

BBNAS & GR AWARDSCAPE Results have been announced; please make your application for one of these awards. Application forms are available from the ushers.

SUMMER SCHOOLSummer School continues until Friday, August 23, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Directors are: Mrs. Laura Wallace, and Ms. Lynn Armstrong. We are depending on the organizations to help us defray the costs.Children are still welcome to join us.

HEALTH GUILD WALKAUGUST 24: Leaves St. David at 5:30 a.m. goes toward Bannatyne, through Vauxhall to South Ridge, return to St. David where breakfast will be served.

DEDICATION FESTIVAL WEEKThe festival of Dedication begins next Sunday and finishes on September 1st. Please see schedule on page 10.

MOTHERS’ UNION FUNDRAISERSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: There will be a Flea market in the St. David car park. $40:00 per spot. Spaces are available immediately. Contact persons: Lucille Lynch (437-1721) and Wendy Springer (420-5255)

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MOTHERS’ UNION 100TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR MAGAZINECost: $10.00 each. Kindly purchase one of these magazines as a keepsake, share with family and friends both local and overseas. These are available from Ms. Lucille Lynch.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP HYMNSPIRATIONSunday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. in St. David’s Church. Contribution $5.00. Come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord with some of your favourite hymns.

THANK YOUSincere thanks and appreciation to those groups that shared the hall with the campers from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme: a noble gesture.

BIRTHDAYSAUGUST 19: Gloria Edghill, Duncan Harris, Chad Thomas; 20: Deighton Whitney;

THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERSRoy Allman, Grace Armstrong, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Evelyn, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Carlotta Harewood, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Dr. William Huey, Eileen Hunte, Verona Inniss, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Cherie Tempro, Cynthia Thompson, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Leslie Worrell, Vita Yarde

Health TipProper diet and regular exercise, will help you to maintain a healthy life.

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DEDICATION FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2013

Sunday, August 25, 6:15am Said Mass & Sermon7:45am Solemn Mass & Sermon

6:00pm. Solemn Evensong Sermon & ProcessionIn attendance: Health Guilds, Flower/Altar Guilds, Prayer/ Bible Study Groups, UshersPreacher: Fr. Michael SquiresAssistant Curate of the St. Michael’s Cathedral

Tuesday, August 27, 7:30pm Solemn Evensong Sermon & Procession In Attendance: Men's FellowshipsPreacher: Fr. Jerome Small Assistant Curate of the St Thomas’ Parish Church

Wednesday, August 28, St. Augustine, (B)7:00pm Holy Mass & Homily

Thursday, August 29, Feast of Re-dedication7:30pm. Procession, Solemn Mass & SermonIn Attendance: Mothers' Union. Preacher: Canon Henderson GuyPriest-in-Charge of the St. Christopher’s Church

Sunday, September 1, 6:15am Said Mass & Sermon7:45am Solemn Mass & Sermon

6:00pm Solemn Evensong Sermon & ProcessionIn Attendance: Servers and Choirs Preacher: Fr. Cortez Nurse St. Mark’s Church

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COLOURING PAGE

I will follow Jesus, our leader.From Thru-the-Bible Coloring Pages for Ages 4-8. © 1986,1988 Standard

Publishing. Used by permission. Reproducible Coloring Books may be purchased from Standard Publishing, www.standardpub.com, 1-800-543-1301

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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH:ST. DAVID

Today 6:15 a.m. Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. Solemn Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Sunday School

10:00 a.m. Holy Communion and Homily Monday Aug 19 5:30 p.m Line Dancers Silver Stars will resume in September

Tuesday Bible Study (St. Basil) resumes in SeptemberBible Study (Adults) resumes in September

Wednesday Aug 21 7:00 p.m. Said Mass & Homily

Thursday Aug 22 Prayer Group resumes in September Friday Aug 23 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Office Hours Bible Study (Children) resumes in September

Saturday Confirmation Class resumes Sept 7

ST. BASIL

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Said Mass & Sermon Sunday School

Please contact Mrs. Muriel Niles for information regarding the use of the Church Hall 437-4283

ST. DAVID’S CHURCHChrist Church, Barbados

Tel. No. 437-1801Email: stdavid@anglican.bb

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