The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel. The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector

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1 The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel The Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2B4 Parish Office: ext website: Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman ext 115 Organist & Director of Music Timothy Piper ext 117 Honorary Assistant The Reverend Laurette Glasgow Members of Corporation Rector s Warden Rob Nelson People s Warden Brian Eckert Deputy Warden Judy Wiesinger Deputy Warden Sheila Perry Treasurer Bill Turner The Gentiles Come Seeking Jesus James Tissot 1896 Brooklyn Museum Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus" John 12:20-21 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector Fifth Sunday in Lent Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. March

2 Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, :15 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 red prayer book Greeting Priest The grace And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life, may we always thirst for you, the spring of life and source of goodness; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 p. 6 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 p. 8 Psalm 119:9-16 p. 485 The Gospel: John 12:20-33 p. 9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76 Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and the earth is thine. All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee. Offertory - Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart s and support God s work in service in our community and beyond. Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available. The Lord s Prayer p. 85 Blessing Announcements Dismissal. Thanks be to God. Sidesperson and Reader: Gary Toft Lay Administrator: Dan Cameron Sanctuary Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Barry McDougall from his family; Anne, Drew, Catherine, Elizabeth and his nine grandchildren. The flowers are also in loving memory of their dear friend Paul Seeley, who passed away last week in Boston. Holy Week and Easter Services 2015 Palm Sunday - March 29 8:15 a.m. Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Maundy Thursday - April 1 6:00 p.m. Supper 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday - April 3 10:30 a.m. Good Friday Liturgy Easter Sunday - April 5 8:15 a.m. Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 2 11

3 The Calendar The Annunciation of the Lord (Lady Day) A woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked! St Luke, 11: 27 (RSV) The Annunciation is the beginning of the Christian era. Up to the eighteenth century March 25th was recognized as the first day of the year. It is a red-letter day, formerly called The Annunciation of Our Lady, the only case where the Book of Common Prayer uses this title for the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are six festivals in the year associated with Mary her conception and nativity, the Annunciation, her visit to Elizabeth, Christmas, of course, and her assumption. We might add the naming of Jesus and the Presentation (Candlemas). Yet, in fact, we pay her little attention, perhaps because of ambivalence towards historical practices, and perhaps because the gospels tell us little about her after the nativity stories, mentioning her only in five places. We might imagine how bewildered she may have been after her most unusual encounter with the angel, but it did not prevent her consenting to God s will. She must have believed that God had a special role for her son, yet with Joseph she and Jesus had to escape to Egypt as refugees. There she probably weaned Him and watched His first steps and listened to His first words. They came home to Nazareth, where she must have had countless conversations with Him as an adult with a child, almost certainly made His meals, and made Him eat them. As He grew older she had to decide when to choose for Him and when to let Him choose, when to guide Him and when to stand back; she was bringing up God. She may have been terrified when, aged 12, He did not return with them from Jerusalem; a terror that increased in the days it took to find Him. Then she saw His calmness as He made clear His separation from His home. A sword shall pierce your heart also, Simeon had said to her. After Joseph died, He would have been there to support her; but there are hints of estrangement: O woman, what have you to do with me? He chided her at Cana. Who is my mother? He replied at Capernaum to the man who told Him Mary was nearby waiting for Him. Her overwhelming maternal instincts and love took her to Golgotha to stand near Him at His torture and desecration. I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word, she had said to the angel. Nothing would ever be the same again. Submitted by Chris Burn Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, :30 a. m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services green prayer book Organ Prelude: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund (BWV 621) J.S. Bach Processional Hymn: 607 Come, Let Us to the Lord our God St. Bernard Greeting Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Collect of the Day Priest Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew. May the power of his victorious cross transform those who turn in faith to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 p 6 Psalm 119 p.7 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 p.8 Gradual Hymn: All for Jesus p.8 The Gospel: John 12:20-33 p. 9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Nicene Creed p. 188 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace Offertory - Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart s and support God s work in service in our community and beyond. Offertory Hymn: 455 Dear God, Compassionate and Kind Repton Prayer over the Gifts Eternal God, your only Son suffered death upon the cross to bring the world salvation. Accept the praise and thanksgiving we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer No. 3 p.196 Proper Preface for Lent Priest 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. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread We break this bread, Communion in Christ s body once broken. Let your Church be the wheat which bears its fruit in dying. If we have died with him, we shall live with him; If we hold firm, we shall reign with him. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God

4 The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available. Music during Communion Hymn: 80 We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus St. Christopher Anthem: Litany to the Holy Spirit Peter Hurford Prayer after Communion Merciful God, you have called us to your table and fed us with the bread of life. Draw us and all people to your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Announcements Recessional Hymn: 397 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness Nettleton Dismissal Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 625) J.S. Bach Sidespersons: Betty Smallridge and Colin Smallridge Readers: Michael Beall and Barbara Turner Lay Administrators: Nancy Millson and Penelope Muller Intercessor: Christina Lubbock Sanctuary Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Barry McDougall from his family; Anne, Drew, Catherine, Elizabeth and his nine grandchildren. The flowers are also in loving memory of their dear friend Paul Seeley, who passed away last week in Boston. Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Morogoro - Tanzania The Right Reverend Godfrey Sehaba Diocese: Parish of North Dundas The Reverend Jonathon Martin St Paul s, Kanata The Reverend Canon John Bridges; The Reverend Craig Bowers Saint Paul University and the students in the Anglican Studies Programme The Reverend Kevin Flynn, Director Volunteers and staff at the Diocesan Archives Dr. Glenn Lockwood, Archivist In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem we pray for St Andrew s Episcopal Church, Nablus Canada: Governor General s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Heather & Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, Jeannie, Elizabeth, Liz, Robert Hampson, David. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Phyllis. Prayer List To add someone to the list, please contact the office with the name and a few words concerning the condition., i.e. upcoming surgery. Names will remain on the list for two weeks unless an update is received. 4 The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the twelfth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John beginning at the 20th verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP) The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. (BAS) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say - 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. (John 12:20-33) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) 9 9

5 A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Hebrews Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:5-10) 8 Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Gradual Hymn All for Jesus Thanks be to God. Jesus, all for Jesus; all I am and have and ever hope to be. Jesus, all for Jesus; all I am and have and ever hope to be. All of my ambitions, hopes and plans, I surrender these into your hands. All of my ambitions, hopes and plans, I surrender these into your hands. For it s only in your will that I am free. For it s only in your will that I am free. Jesus, all for Jesus; all I am and have and ever hope to be. Sunday School Calling all 4 to 13 year-olds! New arrivals are always welcome. Join us for lessons, crafts, songs, family services and more! Please see Chelsea Honeyman, Sunday School Coordinator, to register before or after the 10:30 service. St Bart s Sunday Nursery, for infants & children up to the age of 3, is open from 10:15 until after coffee hour. Julia Laku Coordinator Organ Postlude Our service officially ends with the dismissal after the last hymn - Go in peace to love & serve the Lord. Please feel free to leave or go to coffee hour. Some parishioners like to remain to listen to the organ postlude. We ask that you be mindful of them listening and begin your conversations in the church at the end of the postlude. Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our services. Our hosts at 8:15 are Lynne McGuffin & Helen Leslie, & at 10:30 our hosts are David & Lynne Bell & Nancy Millson. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish. Maundy Thursday Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. Please sign the sheet in the hall if you can bring a dish or help with set-up. Back by Popular Demand - St. Bart's Babysitting Night! When: Friday, March 27, from 6-10 pm. Where: The church hall What: Teens of St. Bart's offer kids an evening of pizza, games, cookie baking, crafts and a kid-friendly movie. Parents get a welcome evening out! Adult supervision by Gina Watson and Karen McClure. Who: Open to all St Bart's families and their friends. Cost: $20.00 per family. Teens earn volunteer hours for their high school diploma. Fee covers food and supplies and profits will go towards the 30 hour famine in which St Bart s youth are participating. Need more info? Contact: Gina Watson kevinandgina@rogers.com Easter Flowers Requests must be in by Tuesday, March 31st Donations for Easter Flowers may be placed in the collection plate or dropped off at the office. Please include the names of those to be remembered and make cheques payable to St Bartholomew s. Forms are available at the entrances to the church. Lenten Madness The company that publishes the Forward Day by Day devotional booklet is sponsoring the 4th Annual Lenten Madness. It s a fun and engaging way to learn about the saints of the church. Vote online for your favourite of thirty-two saints. Watch them proceed through an elimination race to 'The Saintly Sixteen', 'The Elate Eight', 'The Faithful Four and 'The Championship' until one saint is finally awarded the coveted 'Golden Halo'! Prepare to be both inspired and entertained. Mondays Bridge Club 2-4:00 p.m. Please join us. For more info call: Richard Capson Thursdays Bible Study & Silent Meditation Meditation is in the church at 8 a.m. & Bible Study is in the hall at 10 a.m. 5

6 A Reading from the Book of Jeremiah The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the Lord," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31:31-34) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Psalm 119:9-16 How shall a young man cleanse his way? By keeping to your words. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not stray from your commandments. I treasure your promise in my heart, that I may not sin against you. Refrain. Blessed are you, O Lord; instruct me in your statutes. With my lips will I recite all the judgements of your mouth. I have taken greater delight in the way of your decrees than in all manner of riches. Refrain. I will meditate on your commandments and give attention to your ways. My delight is in your statutes; I will not forget your word. Refrain. 6 7