The Rev. Carol Brunton

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1 Key contacts (please contact through the office) Wardens: Dan Della Rossa and Violet Farquharson-Lambert Property Manager: Dan Della Rossa Music Director and Organist: Greg Paskaruk Church Administrative Assistant: Rebecca Scanga Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1:30pm The Rev. Susan Haig s office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays NEXT WEEK: Sunday, April 2 nd, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent 10:30 am Sung Eucharist with Choir and Sunday School with Guest Celebrant and Preacher The Rev. Mary Lewis Sunday, March 26 th, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Lent Readings: Ezek 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Rom 8:6-11 Jn 11: :30 am Sung Eucharist with Choir and Sunday School with Guest Celebrant and Preacher The Rev. Canon Ian Noseworthy The Rev. Susan Haig The Rev. Carol Brunton Incumbent Deacon St. Theodore of Canterbury Anglican Church 111 Cactus Avenue North York, Ontario M2R 2V1 Telephone: Facsimile: Please call ahead theodorechurch@bellnet.ca Website: sttheodore.ca Our mission To be a supportive Christian community allowing the Holy Spirit to grow within us so that we may become a living symbol of Christ s presence.

2 March 26 th, :30 SUNG EUCHARIST THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Chorale Prelude Processional Hymn: We, the Lord s People 10 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD First Reading: 1 Sam 16:1-13 Elmer Highland Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Response: Thanks be to God Psalm 23 Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Almighty God, All: to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: Eternal Lord of Love 174 The Collect of the Day Almighty God, through the waters of baptism your Son has made us children of light. May we ever walk in his light and show forth your glory in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Children s Time Father Ian

3 Second Reading: Eph 5:8-14 Peter Dixon Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Response: Thanks be to God Gradual Hymn: Word of God, Come Down 446 Please stand for the Gospel Reader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. John 9:1-41 Reader: The Gospel of Christ. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY Father Ian Nicene Creed Please stand Celebrant: Let us confess our faith, as we say, People: We believe in one God, The Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, Eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the People Please stand, sit, or kneel Response: As announced Confession and Absolution Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; The Rev. Carol

4 welcoming sinners and inviting them to this table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God s forgiveness. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen. Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen. The Peace Please stand Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Hymn: You Are Salt for the Earth 502 Prayer over the Gifts: God of light, your Word brings to us a new vision of your glory. Accept our offering of praise and thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 3 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant: Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; because you bid your faithful people to cleanse their hearts and to prepare with joy for the paschal feast; that reborn through the waters of baptism and renewed in the eucharistic mystery, we may be more fervent in prayer and more generous in the works of love. Therefore we raise our voices to you in praise to proclaim the glory of your name. People: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Blessèd is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Celebrant: We give thanks to you, Lord our God, for the goodness and love you have made known to us in creation. Therefore, Father, according to his command, All: we remember his death,

5 we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory; Celebrant: and we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. People: Amen. The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: We break this bread, People: Communion in Christ s body once broken. Celebrant: Let your Church be the wheat which bears its fruit in dying. People: If we have died with him, we shall live with him; if we hold firm, we shall reign with him. Agnus Dei The Communion Communion Voluntary Communion Hymn: Thee We Adore, O Hidden 76 Anthem Prayer after Communion: Please stand Father, through your goodness we receive your Son in word and sacrament. May we always have faith in him, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Doxology Celebrant: Glory to God, All: 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. Blessing Recessional Hymn: Praise the One Who Breaks 397 Dismissal

6 Now Go in Peace Now go in peace, now go in love, from the Father above. Jesus Christ the Son stay with you till the day is done. Holy Spirit encircle you in all you think and do. Once again God s blessing be with us. Amen. Postlude Chalice Bearers: Elmer Highland and Jacqueline Marée Servers: Elmer Highland and Guyan Abayaratna This week we pray for Charles and Fatima Milton, Shirley Moore, Elsie Mullin and their families. In your prayers please remember the sick and those who have requested our prayers: Allan, Andy, Ann, Aza, Barl, Beverley, Bishma, Christian, Christine, Cicely, Cindy, Claudette and family, Connie, Cori, David, Eileen, George, Gorretti, Habib, Heather, Ivy, Janet, Joan, Kolyn, Lloyd, Louise, Lynda, Marcia, Mark, Mel, Mikey, MJ, Noel, Pauline, Pearl, Ravi, Ricardo, Robert, Rosemary, Ruby, Selena, Shalima, Steve, Suze, Thelma and Tricia. Announcements *Yellow Envelope Reminder: Next Sunday you will find a yellow envelope in your envelope givings set. This is for the Building Fund or Capital Campaign (if you chose to support the campaign using these envelopes). *Blessings: Please take a moment to add your special April date to the Blessings Binder. *Coffee Hour: If you are able, please drop a loonie or toonie into the coffee donation box to help offset the weekly cost. *Pandemic Reminder: The following is the latest pandemic protocol from the Diocese. The practice of intinction is prohibited. Social distancing should not be discouraged. For those who do not wish to shake hands, the exchange of the peace sign can be accomplished by a nod of acknowledgement. Washing of hands and the use of hand sanitizers is encouraged. Please be aware that there is hand sanitizer available throughout the church. Please do not forget the sleeve sneeze. Monday, March 27 th Tuesday, March 28 th Wednesday, March 29 th Thursday, March 30 th Friday, March 31 st Monday, April 10 th April 28 th and 29 th Upcoming Dates 10:00 am Prayer Group 7:30 pm Choir practice 10:00 am Prayer group 7:15 pm Sacred Dance group Monks Cell

7 2017 Financial Position (to February 28, 2017) General Account only Cash Inflows $18,000 Cash Outflows $31,000 Net cash inflows/(outflows) ($13,000) Opening cash $17,400 Cash balance, at Feb. 28, $4,400 Net Outstanding invoices (est.) ($10,000) Net Deficit, February 28, 2017 ($5,600) Note: Our expenses tend to be higher in the winter months because of heat, hydro and snow clearing. Easter Flowers The Altar Guild of St. Theodore s takes great pride in decorating the church for Easter. We order lilies and extra flowers to adorn our altar. After Easter the plants and flowers are taken to our shut-in or ill members. If you would like to help us with the cost of these flowers, please fill in the form below and place it in an envelope marked Easter Flowers together with your donation and put it either on the collection plate or hand it into the church office. We will print the list of memorial and thank offerings in our Easter bulletins. The deadline is April 9 th. In loving memory of (please print) In thanksgiving for (please print) Name of Donor (please print) Envelope # Amount of gift $

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