St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican ChurchThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

10:30 AMPalm SundayApril 1, 2012

361 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont. M4K 1P1416-463-1344

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.

(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.

The Church in the MarketplaceEmbracing the Community

10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST

Our 10:30 AM service begins on page 297 of thegreen Book of Alternative Services.

A Choral Introduction to Palm Sunday

Procession of Palms – Malcolm Williamson(please see note)

The Liturgy of the Palms (page 297)

Let us go forth in peace.In the name of Christ. Amen.

Processional Hymn 181 “All Glory, Laud and honor” (St. Theodulph)

If you wish and are able, you are invited to join our Palm Sunday procession. Please join the procession after the choir.

Collect of the Day Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, in tender love for all our human race you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross. May we follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Children’s Focus led by the Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd

The Story of God’s People A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 50: 4–9a read by Darryl NakamotoIn this servant poem from Isaiah, the writer may have been thinking of an individual or of the nation as a whole or of the coming Messiah,. But New Testament writers saw in the words a description of the Lord’s passion.The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 31: 9-16Have mercy on me O LORD for I am in trou-ble; *

my eye is consumed with sorrow / and also my throat and my bel-ly.

For my life is wasted with grief and my years with sigh-ing; *my strength fails me because of affliction

and my bones are con-sum’d. I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors /a dismay to those of my ac-quain-tance; * when they see me in the street they a-void me.

I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * I am as useless as a bro-ken pot. For I have heard the whispering of the crowd / fear is all a-round; * they put their heads together against me / they plot to take my

life. But as for me I have trusted in you O LORD. * I have said “You are my God. My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies / and from those who per-se-cute me. Make your face to shine upon your ser-vant, * and in your lovingkind-ness save me.”

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 LETTER OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS 2: 5–11 read by Helen TaylorIn this passage, Paul sums up his belief in Jesus Christ.

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to God."The readers are invited to come forward during the singing of the Gospel Acclamation."

Gospel AcclamationChoir: Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.All: Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory. Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.Choir: Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names.All: Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory. Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Gospeller: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.

Gospeller: The Reading of the Passion according to Mark 14: 1–15: 47. (See enclosed booklet.)

Affirmation of Faith p. 188Prayers of the People led by Rhonda BoyceConfession and Absolution p. 191

Sharing Christ’s Peace Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.All: And also with you.

We Offer Our Gifts to GodOffertory Hymn 184 “My Song is Love Unknown” (Love Unknown)

Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, the suffering and death of Jesus, your only Son, makes us pleasing in your sight. Alone we can do nothing, but through his sacrifice, may we receive your love and mercy. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer 5 p. 204The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread 7 p. 213Celebrant: We break this bread, All: Communion in Christ’s body once brokenCelebrant: Let your Church be the wheat which bears its

fruit in dyingAll: If we have died with him, we shall live with

him; if we hold firm, we shall reign with 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 at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”

Communion Hymns 202 “There is a green hill” (Horsley) 56 “I am the Bread” (Picket Wood)

Prayer after Communion: (Please stand as you are able.) God our help and strength, you have satisfied our hunger with this Eucharistic food. Strengthen our faith, that through the death and resurrection of your Son, we may be led to salvation, for he is Lord now and for ever. Amen. Sharing God’s Love in the WorldCelebrant: All your works praise you, O LordAll: And your faithful servants bless you. Gracious God, we thank you for feeding us with the bodyand blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May we who share hisbody, live his risen life; we, who drink his cup, bring life toothers; we, whom the Spirit lights, give light to the world.Keep us in the hope you have set before us, so that we andall your children shall be free, and the whole earth live topraise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements

Recessional Hymn 187 “As royal banners” (Gonfalon Royal)

Dismissal

To emphasize the transition from the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the solemnity of Holy Week, there is no organ

postlude. Please take a minute in silence to ponder and pray about the events of the week ahead.

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 and in loving memory of

former members of the Friendship Circle.

Today’s Liturgical Team:Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill Organist: Neil HoultonCommunion Minister: Janet BookerSidesteam: Team 1: Eleanor Morgan – Capt.; Everod Miller, Vivian Rodney, Grantley Hinkson, Sheila Lightfoot, Lori Lightfoot, Tracey Ferguson

Chancel Guild: Teresa Johnson

Today we remember in our Prayers: Diocesan Cycle, Diocesan Conference of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario SynodDeanery Cycle, St. Saviour’sParish Cycle, Outreach MinistrySJAC Cycle, Land Program, Grahamstown, South Africa & McEwan Housing & Support

PROCESSION OF PALMS – MALCOLM WILLIAMSON

In the late 1960s I was introduced to Procession of Palms by my organ teacher who had the confidence to ask me to accompany his choir in a Palm Sunday service. Since that time I’ve incorporated it into several Palm Sunday services in different

ways, the most effective being at the start of the service in place of an organ prelude and preceding the traditional procession. The work is a bit longer than the usual anthem, being in 5 sections and using words familiar to us all. It begins with a contemporary musical setting of “Ride on, ride on in majesty”, followed by a jaunty “All glory, laud and honour”. Then comes a more somber setting of the text “O Saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood …..”, sung by 2 soloists. A beautiful “Benedictus qui venit” (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord) follows, and the work ends with rousing shouts of “Hosanna” from the choir.

Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003) was Australian born but spent his working life in the UK where he was Master of the Queen’s Musick from 1975 until his death. He composed Procession of Palms in 1961.

Neil Houlton

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE COMMUNITY

Monday Night Bible study

This Monday, April 2nd, the group will be attending the Bishop’s Holy Week Mission at St. Luke’s, rather than meeting at St. Barnabas. (See below.)

Loving the BibleWithout losing your mind! – A Holy Week Mission led by Bishop Patrick Yu. This 3-evening discussion series will explore critical issues regarding scripture and using the Bible beneficially. Attend as many evenings as you are able and please note that no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome to come to this free event. Monday, April 2nd, Tuesday, April 3rd and Wednesday, April 4th – 6:45 to 8:30 PM. Church of St. Luke, 904 Coxwell Ave. 416-421-6878

Guest author this weekOn Wednesday, April 4th, St. Barnabas’ Book Club will be hosting a reading by Toronto author, Andrew Borokowski, whose book of short stories, Copernicus Avenue, we will be discussing.

Screening in FaithPlease join us after the 10:30 AM service on April 15 for a Screening in Faith workshop. Although this is required for designated ministries, all are welcome.

A Conference at WycliffeMutual Responsibility and Interdependence: Covenant, Communion, and the Future of Global Anglicanism – Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th. For full conference details visit www.wycliffecollege.ca/covenant. There are several application forms at the back of the church.

HOLY WEEK AT ST. BARNABAS

Thursday, April 5th Maundy Thursday12 noon Contemporary service in the chancel

7:00 PM Sung Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar

Friday, April 6th Good Friday10:00 AM Danforth Ecumenical Good Friday Walk,

starting at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church2:00 PM Service of the Stations of the Cross

April 8th Easter SundayService with Anointing

10:30 AM Easter Celebration

Readings: Acts 10: 34-43; Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-241 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Mark 16: 1-8

CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdHONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHCDEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillLEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller, Jan BookerORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil HoultonPARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft Ranni

ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates