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St Stephenrsquos Social Media
ststephenyyc St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church Calgary Clergy The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3 The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879 The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
Staff Jeffrey Jones Music Director------------------------musicststephenscalgaryorg 403-275-6811 Lynn McKeown Parish Admin ------------administratorststephenscalgaryorg 403-244-4879 x2 Beverley Senko Admin Assist---------------adminassistststephenscalgaryorg 403-244-4879 x5 Kathleen Howes Excellent Adventure---------------------------kehowesshawca 403-287-1447 Beverley Senko Nursery ---------------------adminassistststephenscalgaryorg 403-244-4879 Lefteri Sadikaj Nursery ----------------------------------------------------------------- 403-244-4879 Eduardo Rodriguez Caretaker------------------------------------------------------------- 403-244-4879 Anneliese De Bruijn Verger--------------------------------------------------------------- 403-875-5548
Parish Council Anne Brown Incumbentrsquos Warden----------------------brownannejgmailcom 403-244-4879 Sonia Suire Peoplersquos Warden--------------------- soniasuiregmailcom 403-880-6857 Jack Walker Treasurer------------------------------ ---jwalkerleedefinancialcom 403-531-6821 Todd Hirsh Deputy Peoplersquos ----------------------------------------thirschatbcom 403-244-4879 Gary MacNew Parish Council-------------------------------- gmacnewgmailcom 403-992-6567 Carol Rose-Skelly Parish Council------------------------------------cars60shawca 403-451-8155 Francis Byron Parish Council-----------------------------------byron3788aolcom 403-244-4879 Evelyn Jain Parish Council--------------------------------------evelynjainshawca 403-244-4879 Madeleine King Parish Council-------------------------madeleinekingtelusnet 403-244-4879 Jim amp Katie Harris Parish Council-----------------------------jkdrive15pluscom 403-244-4879 James Galts-Goldsmith amp Irene Dypvik-Galts Parish Council------------------------galtsgoldsmithshawca 403-244-4879
Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 22 2017
800 am Holy Eucharist 1030 am Holy Eucharist Excellent Adventure amp Nursery 1030 am
Rector
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Honorary Assistants
The Venerable Barry Foster The Reverend Cathy Fulton
Music Director Jeffrey Jones
Welcome to St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church Sunday Worship January 22 2017
800am service- Book of Common Prayer (starting page 67) 1030am service- Bulletin
Presider amp Preacher The Reverend Brian E Pearson Organist amp Music Director Jeffrey Jones
Lectionary Readings This week Next week Jan 29 Isaiah 91-4 Micah 61-8 Psalm 271 5-13 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 110-18 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 Matthew 51-12
The Prayers of the People
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for the Church in Lake RukwaTanzania The Right Reverend Mathayo Kasagara for Justin The Archbishop of Canterbury Fred our Primate Greg our Metropolitan Archbishop amp Diocesan Bishop
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer We pray for St Mark and St Phillip Calgary The Reverend Joselito Vallejo in our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands we pray for St Mary Bequia with Holy Cross Paget Farm St Michael on Conouan Mustique and St Matthias Union Island The Venerable Everton Weeks The Reverend Frank Garraway their clergy and the people of the parishes
St Stephenrsquos Parish Cycle of Prayer David and Linda Roach middot Rob and Jacqueline Roach and their children Xander and Overn middot Cathy Robertson middot Donald Robertson middot Joyce Robinson middot Robert and Marilyn Rowley
For Those in Need Jana middot Enrique middot Sandra Flowers Flowers are dedicated today to the Glory of God By Gordon and Rose Mary Brown in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving for their family
January 22 2017 Reader Heather Dumka Litianist Brigid Stewart Communion Assistants David Roach middot Blake Kanewischer middot Cathi Nelson Sidespersons Cam Bush middot Pam Bush middot John Gilchrist middot Craig Melton Chancel Guild Shirley Preece middot Carolyn Donnan Sacramental Bread Dariel Bateman ∙ Jean Ludlam Coffee Hosts Pat and Russ Kirby
Excellent Adventure with Kathleen Howes meets in the creation space Nursery Care with Beverley Senko and Lefteri Sadikaj is in the Canterbury Room
This Week at St Stephenrsquos
Some Christians are fond of saying that children and youth are the church of tomorrow The corollary is that if we want the church to survive we must inculcate our beliefs and values in the lives of the young Respectfully we disagree Children and youth may or may not be the church of tomorrow but they most surely are the church of today Treating them as present-day members with their own gifts to share and their own challenges to bear is the only way they will ever become the church of tomorrow We are pleased to announce that beginning January 29 we
will be sharing our faith with our younger members in a monthly Sunday morning youth class On the last Sunday of each month from now through April our Rector will meet with our young people to explore the basics of the Christian tradition from how the Bible was written to what Christians have believed then and now to what modern faith looks likemdashfor them Information will be imparted but more important the actual lived experience of our young people will be honoured Some may choose to go on to be confirmed but this is not a Confirmation class per se It gathers young people who are ready to think for themselves while exploring their faith For those who do seek to be confirmed a separate class will be offered in May For now though we get to learn from them just as they will learn from us
St Stephenrsquos Annual General Meeting
The St Stephenrsquos Annual Meeting will be held Sunday February 5 2016 after the 1030 am
service All Parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to attend this important meeting as it is
an opportunity learn more about your Church to ask questions share your opinions with
your fellow parishioners and to vote on important issues concerning our church
A lunch will be provided by Parish Council and nursery will be available
INSTRUMENTAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY presents
MENDELEVIUM
Sunday January 22nd
3pm -St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church
Performing in this concert will be the Bellrsquoarte Strings featuring Donovan Seidle (Associate Concertmaster of the
CPO) Steven Lubiarz Michael Bursey and Kirill Kalmykov Join us for the beautiful sounds of this exceptional
string quartet as they play Mendelssohn
in our excellent Sanctuary space Tickets are $25 each for adults $20 for Students and Seniors and are available
online at wwwinstrumentalsocietyca or at the door
HENRY V ndash Shakespeare ndash History Play
Saturday January 21 ndash Sunday January 22 2017
730 pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
On the morning pf October 25 1415 a small band of English soldiers rose to face their
almost certain death on the field of Agincourt Outnumbered three-to-one by the massed
forces of France Englandrsquos King Henry V is confronted with the brutal realization that
there is no glory in the theatre of war only death Shakespearersquos epic complex and moving history of a young
Kingrsquos triumph against all odds is brought roaring back to life this winter in a rousing new production from London
Englandrsquos internationally acclaimed Malachite Theatre and Edmontonrsquos own Grindstone theatre The play features
a new live score and an excellent gender-balanced cast Join us for this new event at St Stephenrsquos Tickets are
available the door or online at wwwgrindstonetheatreca $25 for adults $20 students seniors
FOX BIG BAND
Friday January 27th at 7pm
St Stephenrsquos Anglican
Join us on Friday January 27th for great Jazz from the Fox Big Band
Sometimes it roars sometimes it purrs Fox Band is a Calgary based large jazz
ensemble Even if you are not a diehard jazz lover you will probably like our
style of music and will find it to be accessible and very listenable The inspiration behind our band is very
simple We make music that sounds good to us and it does seem to sound good to a lot of people We feature
a singer and superb jazz soloists Originally formed by Doug Fox and musician friends the band has been
around since the early 80rsquos Doug had a long career in Calgary as a professional trumpeter bassist bandleader
composer and arranger The band is now led by Brandon Oberhamer a Calgary saxophonist recording artist
and music educator Join us for a lively evening of big band music Tickets are $20 and are available at the
door
IL SONO MENrsquoS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Saturday February 25 2017 (please note change of date)
8pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
Il Sono a local menrsquos vocal ensemble dedicated to producing music of the highest
calibre will take us on a vocal journey in their concert entitled lsquoSong of the Athenian
Searsquo Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 or Students and Seniors
1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 22 2017
800 am Holy Eucharist 1030 am Holy Eucharist Excellent Adventure amp Nursery 1030 am
Rector
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Honorary Assistants
The Venerable Barry Foster The Reverend Cathy Fulton
Music Director Jeffrey Jones
Welcome to St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church Sunday Worship January 22 2017
800am service- Book of Common Prayer (starting page 67) 1030am service- Bulletin
Presider amp Preacher The Reverend Brian E Pearson Organist amp Music Director Jeffrey Jones
Lectionary Readings This week Next week Jan 29 Isaiah 91-4 Micah 61-8 Psalm 271 5-13 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 110-18 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 Matthew 51-12
The Prayers of the People
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for the Church in Lake RukwaTanzania The Right Reverend Mathayo Kasagara for Justin The Archbishop of Canterbury Fred our Primate Greg our Metropolitan Archbishop amp Diocesan Bishop
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer We pray for St Mark and St Phillip Calgary The Reverend Joselito Vallejo in our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands we pray for St Mary Bequia with Holy Cross Paget Farm St Michael on Conouan Mustique and St Matthias Union Island The Venerable Everton Weeks The Reverend Frank Garraway their clergy and the people of the parishes
St Stephenrsquos Parish Cycle of Prayer David and Linda Roach middot Rob and Jacqueline Roach and their children Xander and Overn middot Cathy Robertson middot Donald Robertson middot Joyce Robinson middot Robert and Marilyn Rowley
For Those in Need Jana middot Enrique middot Sandra Flowers Flowers are dedicated today to the Glory of God By Gordon and Rose Mary Brown in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving for their family
January 22 2017 Reader Heather Dumka Litianist Brigid Stewart Communion Assistants David Roach middot Blake Kanewischer middot Cathi Nelson Sidespersons Cam Bush middot Pam Bush middot John Gilchrist middot Craig Melton Chancel Guild Shirley Preece middot Carolyn Donnan Sacramental Bread Dariel Bateman ∙ Jean Ludlam Coffee Hosts Pat and Russ Kirby
Excellent Adventure with Kathleen Howes meets in the creation space Nursery Care with Beverley Senko and Lefteri Sadikaj is in the Canterbury Room
This Week at St Stephenrsquos
Some Christians are fond of saying that children and youth are the church of tomorrow The corollary is that if we want the church to survive we must inculcate our beliefs and values in the lives of the young Respectfully we disagree Children and youth may or may not be the church of tomorrow but they most surely are the church of today Treating them as present-day members with their own gifts to share and their own challenges to bear is the only way they will ever become the church of tomorrow We are pleased to announce that beginning January 29 we
will be sharing our faith with our younger members in a monthly Sunday morning youth class On the last Sunday of each month from now through April our Rector will meet with our young people to explore the basics of the Christian tradition from how the Bible was written to what Christians have believed then and now to what modern faith looks likemdashfor them Information will be imparted but more important the actual lived experience of our young people will be honoured Some may choose to go on to be confirmed but this is not a Confirmation class per se It gathers young people who are ready to think for themselves while exploring their faith For those who do seek to be confirmed a separate class will be offered in May For now though we get to learn from them just as they will learn from us
St Stephenrsquos Annual General Meeting
The St Stephenrsquos Annual Meeting will be held Sunday February 5 2016 after the 1030 am
service All Parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to attend this important meeting as it is
an opportunity learn more about your Church to ask questions share your opinions with
your fellow parishioners and to vote on important issues concerning our church
A lunch will be provided by Parish Council and nursery will be available
INSTRUMENTAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY presents
MENDELEVIUM
Sunday January 22nd
3pm -St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church
Performing in this concert will be the Bellrsquoarte Strings featuring Donovan Seidle (Associate Concertmaster of the
CPO) Steven Lubiarz Michael Bursey and Kirill Kalmykov Join us for the beautiful sounds of this exceptional
string quartet as they play Mendelssohn
in our excellent Sanctuary space Tickets are $25 each for adults $20 for Students and Seniors and are available
online at wwwinstrumentalsocietyca or at the door
HENRY V ndash Shakespeare ndash History Play
Saturday January 21 ndash Sunday January 22 2017
730 pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
On the morning pf October 25 1415 a small band of English soldiers rose to face their
almost certain death on the field of Agincourt Outnumbered three-to-one by the massed
forces of France Englandrsquos King Henry V is confronted with the brutal realization that
there is no glory in the theatre of war only death Shakespearersquos epic complex and moving history of a young
Kingrsquos triumph against all odds is brought roaring back to life this winter in a rousing new production from London
Englandrsquos internationally acclaimed Malachite Theatre and Edmontonrsquos own Grindstone theatre The play features
a new live score and an excellent gender-balanced cast Join us for this new event at St Stephenrsquos Tickets are
available the door or online at wwwgrindstonetheatreca $25 for adults $20 students seniors
FOX BIG BAND
Friday January 27th at 7pm
St Stephenrsquos Anglican
Join us on Friday January 27th for great Jazz from the Fox Big Band
Sometimes it roars sometimes it purrs Fox Band is a Calgary based large jazz
ensemble Even if you are not a diehard jazz lover you will probably like our
style of music and will find it to be accessible and very listenable The inspiration behind our band is very
simple We make music that sounds good to us and it does seem to sound good to a lot of people We feature
a singer and superb jazz soloists Originally formed by Doug Fox and musician friends the band has been
around since the early 80rsquos Doug had a long career in Calgary as a professional trumpeter bassist bandleader
composer and arranger The band is now led by Brandon Oberhamer a Calgary saxophonist recording artist
and music educator Join us for a lively evening of big band music Tickets are $20 and are available at the
door
IL SONO MENrsquoS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Saturday February 25 2017 (please note change of date)
8pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
Il Sono a local menrsquos vocal ensemble dedicated to producing music of the highest
calibre will take us on a vocal journey in their concert entitled lsquoSong of the Athenian
Searsquo Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 or Students and Seniors
1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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Welcome to St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church Sunday Worship January 22 2017
800am service- Book of Common Prayer (starting page 67) 1030am service- Bulletin
Presider amp Preacher The Reverend Brian E Pearson Organist amp Music Director Jeffrey Jones
Lectionary Readings This week Next week Jan 29 Isaiah 91-4 Micah 61-8 Psalm 271 5-13 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 110-18 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 Matthew 51-12
The Prayers of the People
The Anglican Cycle of Prayer
We pray for the Church in Lake RukwaTanzania The Right Reverend Mathayo Kasagara for Justin The Archbishop of Canterbury Fred our Primate Greg our Metropolitan Archbishop amp Diocesan Bishop
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer We pray for St Mark and St Phillip Calgary The Reverend Joselito Vallejo in our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands we pray for St Mary Bequia with Holy Cross Paget Farm St Michael on Conouan Mustique and St Matthias Union Island The Venerable Everton Weeks The Reverend Frank Garraway their clergy and the people of the parishes
St Stephenrsquos Parish Cycle of Prayer David and Linda Roach middot Rob and Jacqueline Roach and their children Xander and Overn middot Cathy Robertson middot Donald Robertson middot Joyce Robinson middot Robert and Marilyn Rowley
For Those in Need Jana middot Enrique middot Sandra Flowers Flowers are dedicated today to the Glory of God By Gordon and Rose Mary Brown in memory of loved ones and in thanksgiving for their family
January 22 2017 Reader Heather Dumka Litianist Brigid Stewart Communion Assistants David Roach middot Blake Kanewischer middot Cathi Nelson Sidespersons Cam Bush middot Pam Bush middot John Gilchrist middot Craig Melton Chancel Guild Shirley Preece middot Carolyn Donnan Sacramental Bread Dariel Bateman ∙ Jean Ludlam Coffee Hosts Pat and Russ Kirby
Excellent Adventure with Kathleen Howes meets in the creation space Nursery Care with Beverley Senko and Lefteri Sadikaj is in the Canterbury Room
This Week at St Stephenrsquos
Some Christians are fond of saying that children and youth are the church of tomorrow The corollary is that if we want the church to survive we must inculcate our beliefs and values in the lives of the young Respectfully we disagree Children and youth may or may not be the church of tomorrow but they most surely are the church of today Treating them as present-day members with their own gifts to share and their own challenges to bear is the only way they will ever become the church of tomorrow We are pleased to announce that beginning January 29 we
will be sharing our faith with our younger members in a monthly Sunday morning youth class On the last Sunday of each month from now through April our Rector will meet with our young people to explore the basics of the Christian tradition from how the Bible was written to what Christians have believed then and now to what modern faith looks likemdashfor them Information will be imparted but more important the actual lived experience of our young people will be honoured Some may choose to go on to be confirmed but this is not a Confirmation class per se It gathers young people who are ready to think for themselves while exploring their faith For those who do seek to be confirmed a separate class will be offered in May For now though we get to learn from them just as they will learn from us
St Stephenrsquos Annual General Meeting
The St Stephenrsquos Annual Meeting will be held Sunday February 5 2016 after the 1030 am
service All Parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to attend this important meeting as it is
an opportunity learn more about your Church to ask questions share your opinions with
your fellow parishioners and to vote on important issues concerning our church
A lunch will be provided by Parish Council and nursery will be available
INSTRUMENTAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY presents
MENDELEVIUM
Sunday January 22nd
3pm -St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church
Performing in this concert will be the Bellrsquoarte Strings featuring Donovan Seidle (Associate Concertmaster of the
CPO) Steven Lubiarz Michael Bursey and Kirill Kalmykov Join us for the beautiful sounds of this exceptional
string quartet as they play Mendelssohn
in our excellent Sanctuary space Tickets are $25 each for adults $20 for Students and Seniors and are available
online at wwwinstrumentalsocietyca or at the door
HENRY V ndash Shakespeare ndash History Play
Saturday January 21 ndash Sunday January 22 2017
730 pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
On the morning pf October 25 1415 a small band of English soldiers rose to face their
almost certain death on the field of Agincourt Outnumbered three-to-one by the massed
forces of France Englandrsquos King Henry V is confronted with the brutal realization that
there is no glory in the theatre of war only death Shakespearersquos epic complex and moving history of a young
Kingrsquos triumph against all odds is brought roaring back to life this winter in a rousing new production from London
Englandrsquos internationally acclaimed Malachite Theatre and Edmontonrsquos own Grindstone theatre The play features
a new live score and an excellent gender-balanced cast Join us for this new event at St Stephenrsquos Tickets are
available the door or online at wwwgrindstonetheatreca $25 for adults $20 students seniors
FOX BIG BAND
Friday January 27th at 7pm
St Stephenrsquos Anglican
Join us on Friday January 27th for great Jazz from the Fox Big Band
Sometimes it roars sometimes it purrs Fox Band is a Calgary based large jazz
ensemble Even if you are not a diehard jazz lover you will probably like our
style of music and will find it to be accessible and very listenable The inspiration behind our band is very
simple We make music that sounds good to us and it does seem to sound good to a lot of people We feature
a singer and superb jazz soloists Originally formed by Doug Fox and musician friends the band has been
around since the early 80rsquos Doug had a long career in Calgary as a professional trumpeter bassist bandleader
composer and arranger The band is now led by Brandon Oberhamer a Calgary saxophonist recording artist
and music educator Join us for a lively evening of big band music Tickets are $20 and are available at the
door
IL SONO MENrsquoS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Saturday February 25 2017 (please note change of date)
8pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
Il Sono a local menrsquos vocal ensemble dedicated to producing music of the highest
calibre will take us on a vocal journey in their concert entitled lsquoSong of the Athenian
Searsquo Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 or Students and Seniors
1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
January 22 2017 Reader Heather Dumka Litianist Brigid Stewart Communion Assistants David Roach middot Blake Kanewischer middot Cathi Nelson Sidespersons Cam Bush middot Pam Bush middot John Gilchrist middot Craig Melton Chancel Guild Shirley Preece middot Carolyn Donnan Sacramental Bread Dariel Bateman ∙ Jean Ludlam Coffee Hosts Pat and Russ Kirby
Excellent Adventure with Kathleen Howes meets in the creation space Nursery Care with Beverley Senko and Lefteri Sadikaj is in the Canterbury Room
This Week at St Stephenrsquos
Some Christians are fond of saying that children and youth are the church of tomorrow The corollary is that if we want the church to survive we must inculcate our beliefs and values in the lives of the young Respectfully we disagree Children and youth may or may not be the church of tomorrow but they most surely are the church of today Treating them as present-day members with their own gifts to share and their own challenges to bear is the only way they will ever become the church of tomorrow We are pleased to announce that beginning January 29 we
will be sharing our faith with our younger members in a monthly Sunday morning youth class On the last Sunday of each month from now through April our Rector will meet with our young people to explore the basics of the Christian tradition from how the Bible was written to what Christians have believed then and now to what modern faith looks likemdashfor them Information will be imparted but more important the actual lived experience of our young people will be honoured Some may choose to go on to be confirmed but this is not a Confirmation class per se It gathers young people who are ready to think for themselves while exploring their faith For those who do seek to be confirmed a separate class will be offered in May For now though we get to learn from them just as they will learn from us
St Stephenrsquos Annual General Meeting
The St Stephenrsquos Annual Meeting will be held Sunday February 5 2016 after the 1030 am
service All Parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to attend this important meeting as it is
an opportunity learn more about your Church to ask questions share your opinions with
your fellow parishioners and to vote on important issues concerning our church
A lunch will be provided by Parish Council and nursery will be available
INSTRUMENTAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY presents
MENDELEVIUM
Sunday January 22nd
3pm -St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church
Performing in this concert will be the Bellrsquoarte Strings featuring Donovan Seidle (Associate Concertmaster of the
CPO) Steven Lubiarz Michael Bursey and Kirill Kalmykov Join us for the beautiful sounds of this exceptional
string quartet as they play Mendelssohn
in our excellent Sanctuary space Tickets are $25 each for adults $20 for Students and Seniors and are available
online at wwwinstrumentalsocietyca or at the door
HENRY V ndash Shakespeare ndash History Play
Saturday January 21 ndash Sunday January 22 2017
730 pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
On the morning pf October 25 1415 a small band of English soldiers rose to face their
almost certain death on the field of Agincourt Outnumbered three-to-one by the massed
forces of France Englandrsquos King Henry V is confronted with the brutal realization that
there is no glory in the theatre of war only death Shakespearersquos epic complex and moving history of a young
Kingrsquos triumph against all odds is brought roaring back to life this winter in a rousing new production from London
Englandrsquos internationally acclaimed Malachite Theatre and Edmontonrsquos own Grindstone theatre The play features
a new live score and an excellent gender-balanced cast Join us for this new event at St Stephenrsquos Tickets are
available the door or online at wwwgrindstonetheatreca $25 for adults $20 students seniors
FOX BIG BAND
Friday January 27th at 7pm
St Stephenrsquos Anglican
Join us on Friday January 27th for great Jazz from the Fox Big Band
Sometimes it roars sometimes it purrs Fox Band is a Calgary based large jazz
ensemble Even if you are not a diehard jazz lover you will probably like our
style of music and will find it to be accessible and very listenable The inspiration behind our band is very
simple We make music that sounds good to us and it does seem to sound good to a lot of people We feature
a singer and superb jazz soloists Originally formed by Doug Fox and musician friends the band has been
around since the early 80rsquos Doug had a long career in Calgary as a professional trumpeter bassist bandleader
composer and arranger The band is now led by Brandon Oberhamer a Calgary saxophonist recording artist
and music educator Join us for a lively evening of big band music Tickets are $20 and are available at the
door
IL SONO MENrsquoS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Saturday February 25 2017 (please note change of date)
8pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
Il Sono a local menrsquos vocal ensemble dedicated to producing music of the highest
calibre will take us on a vocal journey in their concert entitled lsquoSong of the Athenian
Searsquo Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 or Students and Seniors
1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
St Stephenrsquos Annual General Meeting
The St Stephenrsquos Annual Meeting will be held Sunday February 5 2016 after the 1030 am
service All Parishioners over the age of 18 are invited to attend this important meeting as it is
an opportunity learn more about your Church to ask questions share your opinions with
your fellow parishioners and to vote on important issues concerning our church
A lunch will be provided by Parish Council and nursery will be available
INSTRUMENTAL SOCIETY OF CALGARY presents
MENDELEVIUM
Sunday January 22nd
3pm -St Stephenrsquos Anglican Church
Performing in this concert will be the Bellrsquoarte Strings featuring Donovan Seidle (Associate Concertmaster of the
CPO) Steven Lubiarz Michael Bursey and Kirill Kalmykov Join us for the beautiful sounds of this exceptional
string quartet as they play Mendelssohn
in our excellent Sanctuary space Tickets are $25 each for adults $20 for Students and Seniors and are available
online at wwwinstrumentalsocietyca or at the door
HENRY V ndash Shakespeare ndash History Play
Saturday January 21 ndash Sunday January 22 2017
730 pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
On the morning pf October 25 1415 a small band of English soldiers rose to face their
almost certain death on the field of Agincourt Outnumbered three-to-one by the massed
forces of France Englandrsquos King Henry V is confronted with the brutal realization that
there is no glory in the theatre of war only death Shakespearersquos epic complex and moving history of a young
Kingrsquos triumph against all odds is brought roaring back to life this winter in a rousing new production from London
Englandrsquos internationally acclaimed Malachite Theatre and Edmontonrsquos own Grindstone theatre The play features
a new live score and an excellent gender-balanced cast Join us for this new event at St Stephenrsquos Tickets are
available the door or online at wwwgrindstonetheatreca $25 for adults $20 students seniors
FOX BIG BAND
Friday January 27th at 7pm
St Stephenrsquos Anglican
Join us on Friday January 27th for great Jazz from the Fox Big Band
Sometimes it roars sometimes it purrs Fox Band is a Calgary based large jazz
ensemble Even if you are not a diehard jazz lover you will probably like our
style of music and will find it to be accessible and very listenable The inspiration behind our band is very
simple We make music that sounds good to us and it does seem to sound good to a lot of people We feature
a singer and superb jazz soloists Originally formed by Doug Fox and musician friends the band has been
around since the early 80rsquos Doug had a long career in Calgary as a professional trumpeter bassist bandleader
composer and arranger The band is now led by Brandon Oberhamer a Calgary saxophonist recording artist
and music educator Join us for a lively evening of big band music Tickets are $20 and are available at the
door
IL SONO MENrsquoS VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Saturday February 25 2017 (please note change of date)
8pm ndash St Stephenrsquos Sanctuary
Il Sono a local menrsquos vocal ensemble dedicated to producing music of the highest
calibre will take us on a vocal journey in their concert entitled lsquoSong of the Athenian
Searsquo Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 or Students and Seniors
1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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1
January 22 2017
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
The first Sundays in the New Year reflect a common theme how God revealed to the Gentile world the plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ
This theme builds on the visit of the Magi which we celebrate on January 6 the Feast of the Epiphany and continues with Jesusrsquo baptism and through the early days of his public ministry
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Reverend Brian E Pearson Preacher amp Presider
Jeff Jones Organist amp Music Director
The Gathering of the Community
We gather greet one another and prepare for worship
Prelude Prelude and Pastoral Song (Jean Langlais) Welcome and Opening Announcements Greeting (the People stand)
Gods Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen his glory
the glory of the Fathers only Son full of grace and truth
To all who receive him he gives power to become children of God
who are born not of blood nor of the will of the flesh but of God
Opening Hymn You Walk Along Our Shoreline blue insert
We prepare for worship by taking a few quiet moments to reflect upon the state of our soul and that of the world this day
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
2
Opening Prayer (the People remain standing) God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen
The Opening Prayer identifies the guiding theme of todayrsquos service
The Proclamation of the Word
We hear again the Christian story and respond with ours prayers and intentions
First Reading Isaiah 91-4 read by Heather Dumka Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Psalm 271 5-13
You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple
The First Reading and Psalm are taken from the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
3
For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock high up and out of reach
Even now you lift up my head high above my enemies round about me
Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you
Hearken to my voice O God when I call have mercy on me and answer me
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek
Hide not your face from me nor turn away your servant in displeasure
You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation Second Reading 1 Corinthians 110-18 read by Heather Dumka
Following the reading Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
Sequence Hymn Arise Your Light is Come blue insert
Gospel Reading Matthew 412-23
Prior to the Reading God be with you
The Second Reading is taken from the early Christian writings the New Testament
We stand for the Gospel Reading in special reverence for the accounts of the life and
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
4
And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Following the Reading The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Sermon Following the sermon a reflective silence is observed Affirmation of Faith ldquoI Believe in God Almightyrdquo CP 44
1 I believe in God almighty Author of all things that be maker of the earth and heavens keeper of the sky and sea I believe in Godrsquos Son Jesus now for us both Lord and Christ of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life
2 I believe that Jesus suffered
scourged and scorned and crucified taken from the cross was buried - true life there had truly died I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave then ascended to God=s right hand He will come to judge and save
3 I believe in Godrsquos own Spirit bonding all the saints within one church catholic and holy where forgiveness frees from sin in the bodyrsquos resurrection for the breaking of deathrsquos chain gives the life thatrsquos everlasting this the faith that I have claimed
Prayers of the People led by Brigid Stewart
teachings of Jesus
This affirmation of faith is based on the traditional creeds representing the core beliefs of the Christian church The Prayers of the People place the concerns of our hearts before God for the world for the Church and for
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
5
The Celebration of the Eucharist We give thanks for Christrsquos presence in our midst
by which we are spiritually fed
Hymn Will You Come and Follow Me blue insert Prayer over the Gifts
Yours O God is the greatness the power the glory the splendour and the majesty for everything in heaven and on earth is yours All things come from you and of your own do we give you
Eucharistic Prayer
God be with you And also with you
Lift up your hearts We lift them up to God Let us give thanks to God our Creator It is right to give our thanks and praise
We give you thanks O God because in the Incarnation of your Word a new light has dawned upon the world that all the nations may be brought out of darkness into the radiance of your glory By the power of the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ your Only-begotten took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature He lived and died as one of us
During this hymn symbols of our daily livesmdashbread and wine for use in communion and money for the ongoing witness and ministry of the Churchmdashare offered for Godrsquos blessing ldquoEucharistrdquo comes from the Greek word for thanksgiving This traditional prayer offers thanksgiving for Godrsquos revelation to us in Jesus Christ Godrsquos ldquoWord made fleshrdquo
The Peace (the congregation standing)
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace whose reign of peace shall never end Gods peace be always with you And also with you
The people greet one another with a gesture of peace
those in need The Passing of the Peace reminds us of Jesusrsquo command to love one another as he has loved us
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
6
to reconcile us to you the Creator of us all On the night he was handed over to suffering and death a death he freely accepted our Lord Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples and said ldquoTake eat this is my body which is given for you Do this for the remembrance of merdquo After supper he took the cup of wine and when he had given thanks he gave it to them and said ldquoDrink this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins Whenever you drink it do this for the remembrance of merdquo We pray you gracious God to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice that we made acceptable in him may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit
In the fullness of time reconcile all things in Christ and make them new and bring us to that city of light where your saints sing forever their joyful hymns of praise Holy holy holy Lord CP 732 God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord
This part of the prayer recalls the central mystery of Christrsquos saving act his death for our sake This portion of the prayer asks God to bless the gifts God has given us that they may be a source of strength in the present time hellip hellip and also a sign of the eternal blessings to come
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
7
Hosanna in the highest The Lordrsquos Prayer
As our Saviour taught us let us pray Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life and that life is the light of the world God here among us light in the midst of us bring us to light and life
Invitation
The gifts of God for the People of God Thanks be to God
Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP) Prayer after Communion
Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord Amen
The ldquoLordrsquos Prayerrdquo is so-called because the Gospels record Jesus teaching this prayer to his disciples All who love and serve God are welcome to come forward to receive communion or to receive a blessing in Godrsquos name
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
8
Doxology
Glory to God whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine Glory to God from generation to generation in the church and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever Amen
Announcements Dismissal
You are the light of the world Let your light shine Thanks be to God
Closing Hymn You Are Called to Tell the Story blue insert Postlude Pasticcio (Jean Langlais)
A doxology is a prayer of praise to God in this case a final one drawing our worship to a close
Thank you for sharing in our worship today
Following the service you are invited to stay and join us for refreshments
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
PROPER 3 YEAR A
READINGS Isaiah 91-4 Psalm 271 5-13 1 Corinthians 110-18 Matthew 412-23 OPENING PRAYER God of our salvation the splendour of your glory dispels the darkness of the earth for we see in Christ the nearness of your realm Now make us quick to follow where he beckons eager to embrace the work of the Gospel for the sake of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Gracious God by your hand we are fed by your light we are led May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in your world We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
-
- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
-
PROPER 3 YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 91-4 A Reading from the Book of Isaiah There will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish In the former time God humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali but in the latter time the way to the sea will be made glorious the land beyond the Jordan Galilee of the nations The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness mdashon them light has dawned You have multiplied the nation O God you have increased its joy they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest as people exult when dividing plunder For the yoke that burdened them and the weight on their shoulders the rod of their oppressor you have broken as you did at the defeat of Midian Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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PROPER 3 YEAR A
PSALM 271 5-13 You O God are my light and my salvation
whom then shall I fear You O God are the strength of my life of whom then shall I be afraid One thing have I asked of you O God one thing I seek
that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life
to behold your fair beauty
and to seek you in your temple For in the day of trouble you shall keep me safe in your shelter
you shall hide me under the cover of your dwelling
you shall set me upon a rock
high up and out of reach Even now you lift up my head
high above my enemies round about me Therefore I will offer in your dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness I will sing and make music to you Hearken to my voice O God when I call
have mercy on me and answer me
PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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PROPER 3 YEAR A
You speak in my heart and say Seek my face Your face O God will I seek Hide not your face from me
nor turn away your servant in displeasure You have always been my helper cast me not away nor forsake me
O God of my salvation
PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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PROPER 3 YEAR A
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 110-18 A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Now I appeal to you brothers and sisters by the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose For it has been reported to me by Chloes people that there are quarrels among you What I mean is that each of you says I belong to Paul or I belong to Apollos or I belong to Cephas or I belong to Christ Has Christ been divided Was Paul crucified for you Or were you baptized in the name of Paul I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas beyond that I do not recall whether I baptized anyone else) The point is Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospelndashand not with eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be robbed of its power For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches Thanks be to God
PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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PROPER 3 YEAR A
GOSPEL READING Matthew 412-23 The Lord be with you And with thy spirit The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to Thee O Lord
God be with you And also with you The Good News of Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested he withdrew to Galilee He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled Land of Zebulun land of Naphtali
on the road by the sea across the Jordan Galilee of the Gentiles
the people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light those who lived in a land of deep darkness
mdashon them light has dawned From that time Jesus began to proclaim Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near One day as he walked by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers Simon known as Peter and Andrew his brother casting a net into the seamdashfor they were fishermen And he said to them Follow me and I will have you fishing for people Immediately they left their nets and followed him As he went from there he saw two other brothers James son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee mending their nets and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him
PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
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- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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PROPER 3 YEAR A
Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of Gods realm and curing every disease and every sickness among the people The Gospel of Christ Praise be to Thee O Christ
The Gospel of Christ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
- 2017_01_22(cover) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
-
- Clergy
- The Reverend Brian E Pearson Rector ---------- ---rectorststephenscalgaryorg 403 244-4879 x3
- The Venerable Barry Foster Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
- The Reverend Cathy Fulton Honorary Assistant---------------------------------------------- 403 244-4879
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- UpcomingEventsJanuary2017050117
- 2017_01_22(worship) 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Year A
- 2017_01_22 3rd after Epiphany Year A Proper03
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