First Sunday

after the Epiphany - Baptism of The Lord

January 10, 2016

Rector Rev Dr Von E Watson

Assistant Curate

Rev Reginald Knight

Parish Bulletin

“Equipping the Saints for the work of Ministry, and building the body of Christ”

Diocese of Barbados

P O Box 361, Bridgetown BB11000 Consecrated July 25, 1827

P A R I S H

C H U R C H

O F

S A I N T

M A R Y

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We 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. Please 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

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Order of Service - 7:00 am First Sunday after the Epiphany, Baptism of The Lord

BCP CPWI, Year C

Introit 98 Opening Sentence Page 97

Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101

The Kyrie Page 102 Gloria in Excelsis Page 102

The Collect

The Ministry of The Word Lesson ~ Isaiah 43: 1 – 7

Reader: Claudia Smith Psalm 29

Epistle ~ Acts 8: 14 - 17 Reader: Ian Inniss

Gradual 101

The Holy Gospel according to Luke 3: 15 – 17, 21 - 22

The Sermon

Reaffirmation of baptismal Promises See pages 15 - 17

The Greeting of Peace Page 124 Form A

The Ministry of the Sacrament

The Offertory 103 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 A Page 131

The Lord’s Prayer Page 144 The Breaking of the Bread Page 145 Form 1

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The Communion

Invitation Page 146 Form C Agnus Dei (Administration of the Holy Communion)

Page 147 Form A

Communion Hymns 409, 266, 107, 42, 99

Post Communion Prayer The Blessing

Greetings and Announcements

Recessional 251

Dismissal

Organ Postlude

Order of Service - 8:45 am First Sunday after the Epiphany, Baptism of The Lord

BCP CPWI, Year C

Introit 98, 105 Opening Sentence Page 97

Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101

The Kyrie Page 102 Gloria in Excelsis Page 102

The Collect

The Ministry Of The Word Lesson ~ Isaiah 43: 1 – 7

Reader: Women’s Fellowship/Evangelism & Prayer Group Psalm 29

Epistle ~ Acts 8: 14 - 17 Reader: Waple Reid

Gradual 101

The Holy Gospel according to Luke 3: 15 – 17, 21 - 22

The Sermon

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Reaffirmation of baptismal Promises See pages 15 - 17

The Greeting of Peace Page 124 Form A

The Ministry of The Sacrament The Offertory 103, 104

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 A Page 131

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 409, 266, 107, 42, 99

Blessing of the Children 644 Post Communion Prayer

The Blessing

Greetings and Announcements

Recessional 251

Organ Postlude

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.

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January 10 Agnes Cossey; Judith Harris- Jarvis;

Patricia McConney; Shirley Rowe January 13 Fonteen Mason

January 11 Francina Bascombe January 13 Gloria McCollin; Sheila Martindale;

Jack Martindale

Joan McCollin January 14, 2014

Rest eternal grant unto her O Lord.

Parish News … connecting through Christ

Please continue to pray for the Rector,

Father Von, and Mrs Watson as they recuperate.

Anniversary of Confirmation

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

The 2016 Sunday Offering Envelopes are at the back of the Church. Please take your box. An Usher will assist you.

Orville and Grace Durant have donated three Entrance Mats to the honour and glory of Almighty God and in thanksgiving for their 5oth wedding anniversary.

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

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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, 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.

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.

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

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2016 Diocesan Service The Diocesan Service is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2016 at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium at 10:00 am The preacher is the Right Reverend Robert Thompson, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, Jamaica.

Anglican studies - A programme for all members of the church

The aim of these sessions is to provide opportunities for members of the church to broaden their knowledge of the Christian Faith from an Anglican perspective and to equip them for witness in their communities. These sessions and other activities sponsored by the Diocese will be cognizant of the theme for 2016 “Being a Beacon of Christ’s Presence in the Community.” Sessions will be conducted on Tuesdays from 7.30-9.00p.m. at the Church of Christ the King. THERE IS A REGISTRATION FEE OF $20.00 PER MODULE PAYABLE AT THE FIRST CLASS OF EACH MODULE Module 1 - Presenter: The Reverend Canon George Knight The Book of Revelation with special reference to the message to the seven churches

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February 16 Introduction to the Book of Revelation February 23 The Message to Ephesus March 01 The Message to Smyrna (2:8-11); The Message to Pergamum (2:12-17) March 08 The Message to Thyatira (2:18-29) March 15 The Message to Sardis (3:1-6); The Message to Philadelphia (3:7-13) March 29 The Message to Laodicea (3:14-22) Module 2 - Presenter: The Reverend Canon Noel Burke The Sacraments April 12 Introduction to Sacraments April 19 Reconciliation April 26 Matrimony May 03 Ordination May 10 Anointing Module 3 - Presenter: The Reverend Canon Dr. Geoffrey Mayers Pastoral Care June 07 Pastoral Care as Theology June 14 Models of care June 21 Pastoral Care as helping relationship(counselling) June 28 Pastoral Care through grief July 05 Pastoral Care through failure Module 4 - Presenter: The Very Reverend Dr

Jeffrey Gibson The Sacredness of Life October 04 Abortion October 11 Euthanasia October 18 War October 25 Capital Punishment

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The Feast of the Epiphany

Lections are from the Revised Common Lectionary.

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

Themes of the Collect • At Jesus’ baptism, God announced that Jesus is

His beloved Son and anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit.

• We ask that all who are baptised into Jesus’ Name may be strengthened to keep the covenant they have made

• and fearlessly acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

The Collect FATHER IN heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptsed into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Saviour; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

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Lesson ~ Isaiah 43: 1 - 7 A Reading from the Word of God written in the Forty-third Chapter of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, beginning at the first verse. NOW THUS says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, “Give them up,” and to the south, “Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth - everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 29* Afferte Domino (* from 1662 Book of Common Prayer until further notice) BRING UNTO the Lord, O ye mighty, bring young rams unto the Lord: ascribe unto the Lord worship and strength. 2. Give the Lord the honour due unto his Name: worship the Lord with holy worship.

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3. It is the Lord that commandeth the waters: it is the glorious God that maketh the thunder. 4. It is the Lord that ruleth the sea; the voice of the Lord is mighty in operation: the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. 5. The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedar-trees: yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Libanus. 6. He maketh them also to skip like a calf: Libanus also, and Sirion, like a young unicorn. 7. The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness: yea, the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Cades. 8. The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to bring forth young, and discovereth the thick bushes: in his temple doth every man speak of his honour. 9. The Lord sitteth above the water-flood: and the Lord remaineth a King for ever. 10. The Lord shall give strength unto his people: the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. Glory be to the Father, and to Son and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning Is now and ever shall be World without end. Amen.

Epistle ~ Acts 8: 14 - 17

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Eighth Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, beginning at the fourteenth verse. NOW WHEN the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptised in the name of the

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Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The Gospel ~ Luke 3: 15 – 17, 21 - 22

The Lord be with you And also with you. A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to Christ Our Saviour. AS THE people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, "I baptise you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Now when all the people were baptised, and when Jesus also had been baptised and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." The Gospel of Christ. Praise to Christ Our Lord.

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Reaffirmation of Baptismal Promises Grant, Lord that we who have been baptised into union with Christ, may never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, to fight valiantly under His banner against sin, the world and the devil, and to continue His faithful soldiers and servants to the end of our lives. In our baptism we died with Christ and were buried with Him, so that we might arise with Him to a new life within the family of His Church. We can never be baptised again, but we can, in response to a movement of God’s spirit and after careful preparation, reaffirm the promises made at our baptism. So I invite you who are ready to do so to reaffirm your baptismal promises. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Saviour? I turn and accept Him. Do you put your whole trust in His grace and love? I so put my trust. Do you promise to love God and obey Him as your Lord? I promise. Do you renounce Satan, and all the spiritual forces of wickedness? I do.

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Do you renounce injustice and all the evil powers of this world? I do. Now in allegiance to Christ you must declare before God and His Church that you accept the Christian faith into which you were baptised, and in which you will continue to live and grow. Do you believe and trust in God the Father who made the world? I believe and trust in Him. Do you believe and trust in His Son Jesus Christ in whom we have redemption? I believe and trust in Him. Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit who gives life to the people of God? I believe and trust in Him. This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith We believe and trust in one God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Will you live in obedience to God’s laws, as a loyal member of His Church? With God’s help, I will. Almighty God who gives you the will to do all these things, grant you grace and power to perform them, that He may complete the good work He has begun in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, whose Holy Spirit equips the Church with a rich variety of gifts, grant that we may use them to bear witness to Christ by lives built on faith and

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love. Make us ready to live His gospel and eager to do His will, that we may share with all your Church in the joys of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eternal God you have declared in Christ The completion of your purpose of love. May we live by faith, walk in hope and be renewed in love, until the world reflects your glory And you are all in all. Even so; come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

We extend condolences to Joyce Greaves and family on the passing of her son, Adrian Massiah. May he rest in peace.

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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 (January 11, 2016): Psalm 106:1-12; Judges 4:1-16; Ephesians 6:10-17

• Tuesday (January 12, 2016): Psalm 106:1-12; Judges 5:12-21; 1 John 5:13-21

• Wednesday (January 13, 2016): Psalm 106:1-12; Numbers 27:1-11; Luke 11:33-36

• Thursday (January 14, 2016): Psalm 36:5-10; Jeremiah 3:1-5; Acts 8:18-24

• Friday (January 15, 2016): Psalm 36:5-10; Jeremiah 3:19-25; 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

• Saturday (January 16, 2016): Psalm 36:5-10; Jeremiah 4:1-4; Luke 11:14-23

January 11 - 16

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This Week at St Mary’s First Sunday after

the Epiphany 7:00 am

8:45 am

The Baptism of The Lord Holy Eucharist and Sermon Reaffirmation of Baptismal Promises Solemn Eucharist and Sermon Reaffirmation of Baptismal Promises Women’s Fellowship and Evangelism & Prayer Group in joint Corporate Worship Sunday School

Monday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open Church Ministry

Tuesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Aelred, Abbott Open Church Ministry

Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hilary, Bishop Open Church Ministry Midday Devotions and Address

Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open Church Ministry

Friday

9:30 am 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr Holy Mass and Homily Open Church Ministry

Saturday

Preparation for Worship Flower Guild

Next Sunday … Second Sunday

after the Epiphany

7:00 am 8:45 am

Holy Eucharist and Sermon Solemn Eucharist and Sermon Mothers’ Union in 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)