“Equipping the Saints for the work of Ministry, and building

the body of Christ”

December 6, 2015

Rector: The Reverend Dr Von E Watson

Parish Bulletin

Diocese of Barbados P O Box 361, Bridgetown BB11000

Consecrated July 25, 1827

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e extend special greetings to those who are worshipping with us for the first time. An Usher will be happy to assist you. We sincerely want

you to feel welcome at this Church. If you do not have a home Church, we invite you to consider making St Mary’s your home. We invite you to sign the Visitors’ Book at the back of the Church. Please pray for:

• The Diocese of Barbados

• His Grace, the Most Reverend & Dr The Hon John Walder Dunlop Holder Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of Barbados

Pastoral & Parish Staff Rector: Rev Dr Von E Watson (246) 424-2461 Assistant Curate: Rev Reginald Knight (246) 426-3746 or (246) 422-1044 Church Office: (246) 426-3746 Administrative Assistant: Mrs Maureen Massiah Organist and Director of Music: Mr Victor Pilgrim Sexton: Ms Mylene Haynes

Church Wardens Mr Ian Inniss Mr Hector Sealy

Notices for the Parish Bulletin Please submit your notices, in writing, no later than Tuesday at 2:00 pm.

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Order of Service - 7:00 am The Second Sunday of Advent, BCPWI, Year C

Introit 41

The Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony See page 6 Opening Sentence Page 97

Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101

The Kyrie Page 102 The Collect

The Ministry of The Word

Lesson ~ Baruch 5: 1 - 9 Reader: Joyce Archer

Benedictus – Luke 1: 68 – 79 (The Song of Zechariah) Epistle ~ Philippians 1: 3 - 11

Reader: Kim Tudor

Gradual 538 The Holy Gospel according to Luke 3: 1 - 6

The Sermon

The Nicene Creed Pages 104 - 105

The Intercession ~ Form H Page 120 Leader: Coreen Wiltshire

Act of Penitence Page 123 The Absolution Page 124

The Greeting of Peace Page 124 Form A

The Ministry of the Sacrament The Offertory 108

The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 Form B

The Eucharistic Prayer The Sursum Corda Pages 126 - 127

Proper Preface “Therefore we praise you…” Page 131

Sanctus et Benedictus Qui Venit Page 131 Eucharistic Prayer D Page 140

The Lord’s Prayer Page 144

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The Breaking of the Bread Page 145 Form 1 The Communion

Invitation Page 146 Form C

Agnus Dei (Administration of the Holy Communion) Page 147 Form A

Communion Hymns 589, 580, 572, 600

Post Communion Prayer

The Blessing

Greetings and Announcements

Recessional 517

Dismissal

Organ Postlude

Order of Service - 8:45 am The Second Sunday of Advent, BCPWI, Year C

Introit 41, 34

The Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony See page 6 Opening Sentence Page 97

Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101

The Kyrie Page 102 The Collect

The Ministry Of The Word

Lesson ~ Baruch 5: 1 - 9 Reader: Youth

Benedictus – Luke 1: 68 – 79 (The Song of Zechariah) Epistle ~ Philippians 1: 3 - 11

Reader: Youth

Gradual 538 The Holy Gospel according to Luke 3: 1 - 6

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The Sermon The Nicene Creed Pages 104 - 105

The Intercession ~ Form H Page 120

Leader: Youth

Act of Penitence Page 123 The Absolution Page 124

The Greeting of Peace Page 124 Form A

The Ministry of The Sacrament The Offertory 108, 451

The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 Form B

The Eucharistic Prayer The Sursum Corda Pages 126 - 127

Proper Preface “Therefore we praise you…” Page 131

Sanctus et Benedictus Qui Venit Page 131 Eucharistic Prayer D Page 140

The Lord’s Prayer Page 144

The Breaking of the Bread Page 145 Form 1

The Communion Invitation Page 146 Form C

Agnus Dei (Administration of the Holy Communion)

Page 147 Form A

Communion Hymns 589, 580, 572, 600

Blessing of the Children 447 Post Communion Prayer

The Blessing

Greetings and Announcements

Recessional 517

Organ Postlude

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Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony – Year C Second Sunday of Advent (Prepare — Malachi 3: 1 - 4) President: Our Advent journey continues as we get

ready to meet the promised Lord. President: As we light the second candle, we are

reminded that we must prepare our hearts and minds.

Reader 2 lights candles as Reader 1 is reading the passage. Reader 1: See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight - indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. (Malachi 3: 1 - 4) Reader 2: God prepares the way for all to be saved;

together we anticipate the day of his coming.

All: Lord of hosts, you are coming to

purify our hearts

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Your special invitation

The Most Reverend Dr. The Honourable

John W.D. Holder, CBE, LLD

Requests your presence

At the Ordination of Rev. Reginald O. Knight

To the Holy Order of Priest

At the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels

On Monday 7th December 2015

At 7:30 p.m.

Rev. Reginald Knight will celebrate his First

Mass

At the St. Jude Anglican Church, St. Jude,

St. George

On Tuesday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.

RSVP: 422-1044

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Be silent, be reverent, be thoughtful, for this is the House of God. Before the service, speak to the Lord; during the service, let the Lord speak to you; after the service, speak to one another.

December 6 Arnold Worrell December 9 Barbara Howell December 10 Sherline Lewis

December 7 Loraine Roachford; Gloria Sealy; Yvonne Stanford; Monica Batson

December 9 Stephanie Ashby; Marguerite Williams; Marjorie Greaves-Waldron

December 10 Luann Greaves; Marva Small; Richard Toppin; Hugh Walker

December 11 Leandrea Bailey; Casie Boyce; Nicholas Lashley; Angela Quashie; Arnold Worrell; Vannie Worrell

December 12 Hyacinth Welch; Lynette Greaves

Anniversary of Confirmation

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Anniversary

The St Mary’s Mothers’ Union celebrates its 87th anniversary

Parish News … connecting through Christ

Please continue to pray for the Rector,

Father Von, and Mrs Watson as they recuperate.

During the Rector’s absence Canon Winston Layne will be in charge of the Parish. Please remember him in your prayers.

This is the Season of Advent, Year C. The Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Vannie and Arnold Worrell have donated a case of Communion Wine to the honour and glory of Almighty God and in thanksgiving for the anniversary of their confirmation.

The 2016 Diocesan Liturgical calendars are available at $5.50 each.

Sunday Parish Bulletin available in electronic format: If you prefer to receive your copy of the Sunday Parish Bulletin in electronic format, please contact Sandra Franklyn and submit your e-mail address to her. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your device in order to access and read the document. The App

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is available free from Google Play or the App Store.

Please note that until further notice, with the exception of Feast Days, there will be no celebration of Holy Mass on Tuesdays.

Working for the Common Good: In order to do the work for the common good and to build up the Body of Christ here at St Mary, the Rector invites members and friends of this Church to offer themselves to the following areas of Mission and Ministry:

• Mission, Outreach and Fellowship • Finance and fundraising • Youth and Education • Heritage, Open Church and Property

Please consider these prayerfully and be guided by the Holy Spirit as you seek to make your choice. Please contact the Rector if you have any questions. Remember that the Father desires our availability and He will give us the ability! We therefore encourage you to come forward.

Please remember in your prayers Enid Sobers, Doriel Chandler, Elsie Griffith, Gweneth Fowler, Merle Maynard, Jewel Carter, Ryeburn Phillips, Sydney Griffith, Joyce Greaves.

The CPWI Hymnal (words only edition) is now available at $20.00. Copies with words and music are available at $55.00 each. If you wish to purchase a copy please contact the Administrative Assistant.

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Gifts of remembrance or thanksgiving – As you remember your loved ones who have passed, we encourage you to donate articles used in worship as memorial gifts. You may also wish to donate articles used in worship as you celebrate birthdays, wedding and confirmation anniversaries and other achievements.

The Book of Common Prayer of the Church in the Province of the West Indies (CPWI) (Revised Version) is available at $20.00. If you wish to obtain a copy, please contact Maureen Massiah, Administrative Assistant.

December 27 – First Sunday after Christmas 8:00 am Sung Eucharist and Sermon 6:00 pm Carol Service

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The Second Sunday of Advent

Lections are from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Daily Readings Scripture texts are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

Theme of the Lections John the Baptist proclaims the coming of Jesus and calls people into repentance through baptism.

Lesson – Baruch 5: 1 – 9 “For God shall lead Israel with joy in the light

of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him.”

Canticle 16 – Luke 1: 68 - 79 The Song of Zechariah.

Epistle – Philippians 1: 3 – 11 Paul writes lovingly to the members of the new church at Philippi, praying that when the Lord comes to be our judge, they will be filled with righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ.

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Gospel – Luke 3: 1 – 6 Luke places the ministry of John the Baptist in its context in history and reminds us that the prophet Isaiah had foretold that John would come to prepare the way of the Lord.

The Collect

MERCIFUL GOD who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Lesson ~ Baruch 5: 1 – 9 A Reading from the Word of God written in the Fifth Chapter of the Book of Baruch, beginning at the first verse. TAKE OFF the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting; for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven. For God will give you evermore the name, "Righteous Peace, Godly Glory." Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them.

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For they went out from you on foot, led away by their enemies; but God will bring them back to you, carried in glory, as on a royal throne. For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God. The woods and every fragrant tree have shaded Israel at God's command. For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Song of Zechariah Luke 1: 68 – 79 Benedictus Dominus Deus BLESSED BE the Lord, the God of Israel; *

he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty saviour, *

born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, *

from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers *

and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *

to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear, *

holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

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You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *

for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

To give his people knowledge of salvation * by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *

and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Epistle ~ Philippians 1: 3 - 11

A Reading from the Word of God written in the First Chapter of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, beginning at the third verse. I THANK my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God's grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless,

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having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Gospel ~ Luke 3: 1 - 6

The Lord be with you And also with you. A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to Christ Our Saviour.

IN THE fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah,

“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,

make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled,

and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight,

and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’” The Gospel of Christ. Praise to Christ Our Lord.

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Advent Reflection We live in a time of hope. What our ancient ancestors hoped for became flesh in a stable in Judea. Hope was fulfilled and still we are a people of hope. We remain a people of hope for the day when all will be caught up in eternity and the difficulty of time shall cease, when we do what is right, live a life of justice, and grow in respect one for another. Reprinted from Liturgical Ministry 16 (Spring 2007). Used with permission.

Daily readings expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion by providing daily citations for the full three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship.

• Monday (December 7, 2015): Psalm 126; Isaiah 40:1-11; Romans 8:22-25

• Tuesday (December 8, 2015): Psalm 126; Isaiah 19:18-25; 2 Peter 1:2-15

December 7 - 12

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• Wednesday (December 9, 2015): Psalm 126; Isaiah 35:3-7; Luke 7:18-30

• Thursday (December 10, 2015): Isaiah 12:2-6; Amos 6:1-8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

• Friday (December 11, 2015): Isaiah 12:2-6; Amos 8:4-12; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

• Saturday (December 12, 2015): Isaiah 12:2-6; Amos 9:8-15; Luke 1:57-66

Memorials and Thanksgiving

The following may be offered as a memorial or thanksgiving.

• Flowers $160.00 • Wafers $55.00 • Incense $85.00 • Wine (case) $112.00 • Charcoal $90.00

If you wish to donate any of the above items, please complete a Memorial and Thanksgiving Form available from the Office. Return the completed form to the Administrative Assistant, along with the donation and you will receive a receipt. Please note that the Church is no decorated with flowers during the seasons of Advent and Lent.

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This Week at St Mary’s Second Sunday of

Advent 7:00 am 8:45 am

Holy Eucharist and Sermon Solemn Eucharist and Sermon Youth in Corporate Worship

Monday

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

St Ambrose (transferred) St Nicholas (transferred) Open Church Ministry

Tuesday

10:00 am – 2:00 pm 10:00 am

Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Open Church Ministry Meeting of the Evangelism and Prayer Group

Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

6:00 pm

Open Church Ministry Midday Devotions and Address Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open Church Ministry

Friday 9:30 am

10:45 am – 12 noon 6:00 pm

Holy Mass and Homily Office hours Choir Rehearsal

Saturday

Preparation for Worship

Next Sunday … Third Sunday

of Advent 7:00 am 8:45 am

Holy Eucharist and Sermon Solemn Eucharist and Sermon Women’s Fellowship and Evangelism & Prayer Group in joint Corporate Worship Sunday School

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Remember those of this congregation, their families and friends. May Jesus Christ grant them heavenly healing. Please let us know of any such persons and especially those who are members, so that we may have their communion taken to them.

Sick and Shut-ins Jean Thornhill, Dorothy Burke, Vanita Herbert, Lorna Griffith, Joyce Carrington, Gladys Trotman, Elsie Drayton, Geraldine Kippins, Norma Hayde, Mardelle Walton, Daisy Haynes, Verona Tinnis, Harold Taitt, Waple Lovell, Elaine Goddard, Muriel Layne, Muriel Gittens, Rudolph Hinds, Eileen Burrowes, Elaine Forde, Velda Crawford, Courtney and Christina Gibson, Gladys and Leo Ashby District Hospital Velma Lavine (St Michael); Ira Slocombe (Gordon Cummins)