MARCH 6, 2016 LENT IV MOTHERING SUNDAY

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1 MARCH 6, 2016 MOTHERING SUNDAY LENT IV We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship 8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67) Opening Hymn: 383 Gradual Hymn: 486 Offertory Hymn: 520 Recessional: 434 1st Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 ( New Testament p.181) 2nd Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 ( New Testament p.78) Homily: Canon Stuart Pike Installation of Wardens & Parish Council :00am HOLY EUCHARIST (printed separately lilac booklet ) (service also found in Book of Alternative Services (BAS) -page 185) We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship Prelude Silent Procession Opening Hymn: 451 The Collect of the Day 1st Reading: Joshua 5:9-12 (Old Testament p. 197) Psalm 32 (BAS p.742) Psalm Refrain (sung): You surround me with shouts of deliverance, O Lord. 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (New Testament p.181) Gradual Hymn: 611 vs.1 Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (New Testament p.78) Gradual Hymn: 611 vs.2 Homily: Canon Stuart Pike Anthem: A Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester White Prayers of the People Prayer Response (sung): Kyrie, Kyrie, Eleison Installation of Wardens & Parish Council 2016 The Peace Announcements The Celebration of the Eucharist - Eucharistic Prayer 3 (BAS page 198) Offertory Hymn: 486 Communion Hymns: 569, 520, 500 ( please join in singing of these hymns ) Blessing Closing Hymn: Silent Recession Postlude ( the postlude is part of the service and you are invited to stay & enjoy this music) In the Narthex, we have FM Assistive Listening Devices. Please speak with the Verger if you would like to use one. Please return them to the Verger following the service.

2 WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS & VISITORS and invite you to participate fully in our worship this morning. You are welcome to come to the Altar Rail or station to receive communion or a blessing. All are encouraged to receive from the chalice or with bread alone, and to refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice). NURSERY for children (up to 3yrs old) in room 302 of the Parish Hall during the 10am service. COLLECT: Eternal Love of our wayward race, you open your arms to accept us even before we turn to meet your welcome; you invite us to forgiveness even before our hearts are softened to repentance. Hold before us the image of our humanity made new, so that we may live in Jesus Christ, your new creation. Amen. PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS: God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage; may our fasting be hunger for justice; our alms, a making of peace; and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen. CHANGES TO THE LITURGY DURING LENT The season of Lent is a time of reflection and repentance. To signify this mood from the joyous weeks of Epiphany, we make some changes in our Sunday worship. ***The clergy & choir will process & recess in silence. ***The Gloria & the Doxology are omitted. ***The Kyrie is sung before the Collect of the Day *** The responses before & after the gospel are spoken not sung. These small alterations to our regular worship remind us that Lent is a time of preparation for the great events of Holy Week. THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF : ************daughter Alison Mary; given by Elizabeth Flett Please join us for coffee/tea and a time of fellowship in the Great Hall, following the 10am service. Please remember to sign up to serve one Sunday. We can t do it without your help! The Church Office: Monday & Friday, 9:00am noon; Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm (closed for Statutory holidays) Phone No. (905) Fax No. (905) Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1G1 St. Luke s office office@stlukesburlington.ca St. Luke s Web Site: Diocese of Niagara Web Site:

3 MARCH 6, 2016 LENT IV MOTHERING SUNDAY TODAY is the fourth Sunday of Lent and traditionally known as Mothering Sunday. In some parts of England it is the practice to visit one s mother on this special day. Other people mark the day by visiting the cathedral or mother church of the diocese. The name may be derived from a passage in the letter of Paul to the Galatians Jerusalem is the mother of us all. In the western church it is the custom to relax some of the disciplines of Lent on this Sunday. Please join us this morning as we mark Mothering Sunday by giving a flower to the ladies & enjoying Simnel cake. Church on Tap - Friends, Faith and Froth THIS EVENING, MAR. 6th at the Queen s Head Pub (corner of Brant and Elgin) at 7:00pm in the games room. We will watch a short video, followed by some discussion, and accompanied by some refreshments! Invite a friend to come along and see what it s all about! (We meet the last Sunday of each month) The Speakers Lunch The aim of the Speakers Lunch group is to foster awareness among parishioners of happenings & endeavours in the wider community that may be worthy of interest & support. The group meets at 11:30 am on the second Thursday of each month for social time, followed by a Bring Your Own Lunch & a talk by the speaker of the month. Please wmilne1@cogeco.ca for more information about the group. Thursday March 10 Lesley Hughes Lesley is a physiotherapist and the title of her talk is Speaking of Bones or all you ever wanted to know about osteoarthritis. Please call Richard at to confirm your attendance All are welcome. LENTEN STUDY continues The Bishop's choice of book for the Lenten Study was also the Archbishop of Canterbury's choice for It is Archbishop Desmond Tutu's, In God's Hands. Our study this year is on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to March 17th. PLEASE NOTE: On Thurs. Mar. 17, the study will be from 9-10am.

4 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME DON T FORGET to put your clocks ahead 1 hour before going to bed next Saturday, March 12th. TOURTIERE PICK-UP Tourtieres ordered on Feb. 21 are available for pick-up today, March 6th, at coffee hour. Confirmation Class Ever wondered what a Sacrament is? Ever pondered why we worship the way we do? Ever thought, I wish I knew how to pray? Then you may want to attend Confirmation Class. This class is open to all people who are currently in Grade 8 and up and yes, that means those whose school days are behind them. The class is designed to engage people and teach them more about the practice of their faith. Anyone who would like to seek the Sacrament of Confirmation, who would like to Reaffirm their Baptismal Covenant, or would like to be Received into the Anglican Communion would be most welcome to attend. The first class will be held on March 10 th, 4:30pm-6pm in the Great Hall, there will be a two week break after that for March Break and Holy Week and then classes will resume on March 31 st and run until June 2 nd. Confirmation is set for Sunday June 12 th, 4pm at the Cathedral. If you have any questions or would like an invitation package please contact Fr. Elliott (esiteman@stlukesburlington.ca). Taizé Night Prayer Friday March 11, :30 p.m. In the busyness of our work-a-day lives, we all need a place and a space where we can be still and know the presence and the peace of God. In a world that is filled with noise it is good to have a place where quiet is respected and conversation is not required. Come and Pray With Us in the stillness of a candlelit hour. FIVE SUNDAYS FOR FOOD IN LENT Next Sunday is the final day of our Lenten Food Drive: March 13 PACKAGED GOODS (Rice, Pasta, Instant Potatoes, Seasoned Side Dishes, Cookies, etc.) If you prefer to make a cash donation, please use the St. Luke s envelopes in the pews and write St. Matthew s House on the donation for line. Thank you for your support.

5 EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS If you would like to remember a loved one(s) by donating to our Easter Flower Memorials, please submit your wording (print clearly) & donation (1) to the CHURCH OFFICE marked Altar Guild Marilyn Hastings OR (2) MAIL TO: Marilyn Hastings, Plains Rd., W., Burlington, L7T 0A6 PLEASE do not put them on the collection plate DEADLINE for submissions: Sunday, March 13, 2016 (cheques should be made payable to St. Luke s Altar Guild) These flowers are used to decorate the church for Easter & some are delivered to our shut-ins following the Easter morning services. For more information call Marilyn Hastings ( ) or Chris Hughes ( ) UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF ICONOGRAPHY Iconography is a form of sacred art that has become widely recognized as a wonderful focus for prayer and meditation. Through the centuries, iconography in Christian Churches has revealed beautiful images of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints, and has served as a portal of communication between ourselves and God. Please join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016, in the Great Hall for this beautifully illustrated and enlightening presentation. Our presenter, Ms. Ria Kinghorn, has been studying and painting icons for about seven years, following scholastic and artistic instruction to improve the many skills required for interpreting the Christian message into an icon. Come and listen to her share her knowledge and experience about a new way of living joyously in the presence of a tender and compassionate God. Ms. Kinghorn is married with 3 children and two grandchildren. She is a faithful member of the Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church in North Toronto. Her husband is a Deacon at St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, also in North Toronto. Both are deeply involved in various pastoral ministries. Call Dave Beck at (905) by Wednesday, March 16 to register. A continental breakfast will be provided for all who attend. A free will donation is suggested. PRESENTED BY THE SATURDAY MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST GROUP

6 CEMETERY NOTICE When spring arrives, there is a major clean up in the cemetery, and then throughout the growing season the lawn is maintained. To be able to do this effectively for the benefit of all, we request your help in removing all winter/christmas wreaths as well as any weather-worn, faded or damaged wreaths, unused flower stands and flower receptacles by April 1st. Any items remaining after this date will be removed and disposed of. Here is the relevant excerpt from the Cemetery By Laws: "Winter wreaths and temporary wreath holders must be removed by 1 April to facilitate spring clean-up of cemetery grounds and to facilitate summer grass cutting." Your help and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Michael Skafel, Chair, Cemetery Committee. SPAGHETTI DINNER SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 9th Group A is looking for wool for a project they are doing. Small amounts are fine. Light weight pastels would help with our Easter project. You may leave them in the Sew on Fire box in the parish hall or give them to anyone in the group. Elsie Haywood PHOENIX FELLOWSHIP DROP IN CENTRE meets Wednesday morning in room 201 of the Parish Hall, following the 10am church service. March 9: Lunch at Mount Forest Family Restaurant March 16: Family Feud Game Day From the Suggestion Box: In a spirit of mutual respect for both clergy and our fellow parishioners, could everyone please check to ensure that all electronic devices (cell phones, watch timers etc) are turned off during our worship services. Thank You! PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG This is a great help for visitors, clergy & other parishioners. Need a name tag? Please sign the form located by the name tag board in the narthex.

7 Friend a Child Today & Secure his/her Tomorrows El Hogar de Amor y Esperanza, Honduras Lenten Project you might like to try We invite you to friend a child for perhaps a day, a week or all of Lent on March 6th & 13th. We suggest $5 a day or any amount you wish. Select your special child from the display of photos on March 6th & 13th. Receive an envelope with his/her name on it. Put your donation in the envelope & return it by March 20th in the collection plate. Make cheques payable to El Hogar Projects Canada please. Your donations will be sent to El Hogar Projects Canada to provide your tax Receipt. Thank you from the children of El Hogar! Gracias por los niños de El Hogar! For information contact Ros or Rick Reycraft ( Here come the Delicious Easter Eggs again! Starting March 6 th, El Hogar service team members will be selling handmade delicious Belgian chocolate-covered fondant Easter eggs for several Sundays. These eggs support our efforts at El Hogar but are limited in number. They are available at $5 per egg during coffee hour. İMuchisimas gracias! Carrie, Jane, Janice, Louise, Michael, Rick, Ros & Terry

8 Syrian Family update: We still await the arrival of our family and we are very ready! They were not "travel ready" when we made application in January, so there must be more steps happening yet before their arrival here. Please pray for Nabeel, Juhainah, Chorook, Zeneb, Mohammad, and Abdulmajid in their journey to Canada and for their transition in their new and safe homeland. Thank you to everyone who has offered and donated furniture, food, clothing and financial support. We cannot do this without the help and support of everyone. A NOTE FROM THE ALTAR GUILD: One of the many responsibilities of the Altar Guild is the care & maintenance of the linens used during the services. The purificator is used to wipe the chalice after each person receives the wine and it is also one of the most difficult pieces to clean. As you can imagine, this linen becomes stained with wine but it also picks up any lipstick left on the chalice both very difficult to remove from the linen. How can you help? If you wear lipstick, perhaps when you come to a Eucharist Service, you could wear less or blot your lipstick on a tissue before coming forward for communion. Your help & consideration is greatly appreciated! INFORMATION UPDATING We are updating our contact information and need your help. We would like to have emergency contact information, which is particularly important for those who live on their own. This contact should be someone we can call should a medical problem happen during a service or at one of our social events. If there is a family member or close friend you would like added to your information as a contact, please let the office know their name and phone number. Please phone office or by to office@stlukesburlington.ca KEEPING IN TOUCH If you notice that a parishioner who usually attends our services hasn t been here for a while, or you know them to be sick or in hospital, please contact the office with the name so that we can contact them. ALLERGY ALERT! We have a number of parishioners with allergies, so we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or perfumed products to church. Thank you for your consideration.

9 Every Wednesday: SERVICES 10am - Holy Communion SUNDAYS: March 20/16: Palm Sunday - 8:15 Holy Communion **10:00am-Holy Eucharist -Service begins in the Parish Hall (weather permitting) SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Monday March 21: Tuesday March 22: Wednesday March 23: 10am Holy Eucharist 10am Holy Eucharist 10am Holy Communion 7:30pm-Tenebrae Maundy Thursday, March 24: 6:30pm-In Great Hall Pot Luck Supper/ Washing of Feet followed by Eucharist/ Stripping of Altar in the church. Good Friday, March 25: Easter Saturday, March 26: Easter Sunday, March 27: 5am-Morning Prayer 10am The Passion of our Lord 7:30pm Easter Vigil, First Fire & Renewal of Baptismal Vows **8:00am Holy Communion **9:30am Holy Eucharist **11:30am Traditional Communion (Bring your bells!) **different times ***************************************************** April 3: Easter II 8:15 Holy Communion 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Baptism PLEASE NOTE: If you have copying to do please check with the office first to see if the copier is available. Depending on the season on the church calendar there can be many days during the week when we are doing major printing. Thursday is always a busy day as the bulletins and anything else required for the weekend are printed at that time. Thank you for your consideration.