The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel

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1 The Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4 The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel Parish Office: ext Website: Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman Ext 115 Director of Music Rosalind Weeks Youth Group Blake Wright Church Wardens Rector s Warden Pamela Gibb-Carsley People s Warden Carol Matson Deputy Warden Brian Eckert Deputy Warden Richard Remillard Esau Selling His Birthright Hendrick Terbrugghen, 1625 Jacob said, Swear to me first. So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. Genesis 25:33 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Baptism Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. July 10 12

2 The Calendar St Benedict (c ) Saint Benedict is regarded as the founder of the monastic life because of his Rule, which he wrote to guide the organization and discipline of religious communities. Both Anglican and Roman Catholic churches have Benedictine monks, each in the respective Orders of St. Benedict, but when Benedict wrote down his guidance he did not intend to found a society. Instead, he contemplated autonomous communities of about a dozen monks, each guided by an abbot. His Rule contains 73 parts, of which a half concern the discipline recommended for individuals in their pursuit of a holy life, while the rest describe the organization of the community so that it may continue in the long run and not collapse under the tensions that arise within a group, the role of the abbot, and the work monks should do. Benedict s Rule came in part from his own experience after he left a comfortable life in Rome to live as a hermit near Subiaco, 40 miles from the city. His solitary existence in a cave for three years, and the wisdom he acquired in this period of prayer and meditation cultivated deep local respect, such that he was asked to lead a nearby community when their abbot died. This went well to start with, but his expectations were different from theirs and the monks tried to poison him. Twice they failed, each time due to an intervention: the cup with poisoned drink shattered and a raven carried away the tainted loaf. These signs were the beginning of the aura that then surrounded him, and although he returned to his cave he was soon brought back down to organize thirteen monasteries in the region. Schools were attached to the monasteries, a practice that continues today. Benedict moved to Monte Cassino, which is probably the most well known of today s Benedictine monasteries, and where died. Nearby a community of women had formed to follow his emerging Rule, led by his sister Scholastica. Benedictine communities are varied but all emphasize the inner spiritual life, while the Dominicans are more engaged in intellectual development. Benedict s rule has been a conduit for wisdom for over 1400 years; for our parish the clearest influence is the meditative prayer reintroduced by John Main. His feast day is 11 July, because the date of his death, 21 March, always falls in Lent. Submitted by Chris Burn. 2 11

3 The Gospel 10 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: "Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen! Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty." (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Baptism July 10, :30 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 green prayer book Organ Prelude: Prelude on Melcombe Healey Willan Opening Hymn: 349 All People That on Earth Do Dwell 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. There is one body and one Spirit, There is one hope in God s call to us; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all. Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you. May we find peace in your service, and in the world to come, see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Genesis 25:19-34 p. 8 Psalm: 119: p. 875 Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11 p. 9 Gradual Hymn: 649 Breathe on Me, Breath of God The Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, p. 10 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie Presentation and Examination of the Candidate p. 153 Prayers for the Candidate p. 155 Celebration of Baptism p. 156 The Peace Offertory Hymn: 35 Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters Prayer over the Gifts: Father, your word creates in us a yearning for your kingdom. Receive all we offer you this day, and keep us in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer No. 2 p.196 3

4 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The Breaking of the Bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. The Communion All who are baptized may receive the bread and wine. Please refrain from dipping the bread into the chalice wine for hygienic reasons. Be assured that in receiving just the bread you are receiving a full communion. Prayer after Communion: Living God, in this sacrament we have shared in your eternal kingdom. May we who taste this mystery forever serve you in faith, hope, and love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. 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 Closing Hymn: 451 King of Love, O Christ, We Crown You Dismissal..Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Choral Improvisation in A Sigfrid Karg-Elert A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. (Romans 8:1-11) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sidespersons: Meriel Bradford and Jim Bradford Readers: Christina Lubbock & Jim Bradford Lay Administrators: Penelope Muller and Richard Maclure Intercessor: Donald Eldon Sanctuary Flowers: The flowers at the altar are given to the greater glory of God and in celebration of the baptism today of Malaika Mahasin Maclure. We welcome Malaika s parents, family and friends who are here to celebrate her baptism. 4 9

5 A Reading from the Book of Genesis These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddanaram, sister of Laban the Aramean. Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. The children struggled together within her; and she said, "If it is to be this way, why do I live?" So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her, "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger." When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau's heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. Esau said to Jacob, "Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!" (Therefore he was called Edom.) Jacob said, "First sell me your birthright." Esau said, "I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?" Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. (Genesis 25:19-34 ) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Panama - Central America The Right Reverend Julio Murray Diocese: Holy Trinity, Metcalfe; All Saints, Greely; St George's, Vernon The Reverend Dr. Carolyn Langford St Helen's, Orleans; The Venerable Susan Churchill-Lackey; The Reverend Canon Peter Lackey For the members of the Diocesan Eco-Justice Working Group Canada: Canadian Forces, remembering especially members of the Governor General s Foot Guards serving in Afganistan and other areas of combat. Those serving in diplomatic missions. Parish: Family & Friends, Alex, Ann, Ann, Bobby Keefer, Carol, Charles, Cheryl, Chris, Christina, Debbie, Darren, Dave Mills, David, Diana, Fay, Fred, Gabrielle, Heather, Helen, Helen & John Starnes, Ian, Jennie, Judy, Katie, Lori, Lorna, Rev. Nancy, Mabel, Penel, Robert Hampson, Samantha, Sharon and Shirley. The Garry J. Armstrong Centre: Joan, Ray, Betty and Joan. For those who have died: Wynne Mundy, whose funeral will be held here tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Programs for Children and Youth Our Nursery, coordinated by Julia Laku, is open from 9:15 a.m. until after coffee hour. Julia welcomes all infants and children up to the age of 3. The Nursery is in the far left corner of the hall. The Youth Group meets over the summer & participates in various events & activities. Your help is requested. Drinks & snacks are always popular & very important when we meet. If you can provide refreshments, please drop them off in the specially marked youth group box in the kitchen with a little note identifying yourself. Thank-You! Blake Wright Youth Group Coordinator. Sunday School will resume on September 18th. Summer Services Continuing through the summer, there will be one Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Our regular service times will resume on September 12. Summer Office Hours The office will be closed on Mondays & Fridays until September 6th. Telephone messages will be retrieved, so please do consider leaving a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. 8 5

6 Welcome to Our Visitors To become a parishioner, please fill in one of the Welcome to St. Bartholomew s cards and place it in the collection plate or give it to a sidesperson. These cards are found in the book rack in each pew. Scripture readings for next week are found at both entrances. Lemonade on the Lawn Please join us for a cool drink in the hall or on the lawn immediately following the service. If you would like to help on a Sunday or two in the summer, please sign the sheet near the kitchen. Sanctuary Flowers Floral tributes, in celebration of an event or in memory of a loved one, may be placed in the sanctuary on Sundays. A donation of $60.00 is suggested. Contributions receive a tax receipt for the full amount. Call: Joan Ramsay Burn , jramsayburn@rogers.com or the parish office: Choir in the Summer During July and August, we will have a pick-up choir on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. All are encouraged to come and sing. Please plan to be in the church 30 minutes before the service for rehearsal. Summer Givings As you make your plans for summer holidays, please also make plans for your givings to St. Barts. An advance contribution would be especially helpful in managing our cashflow. We can also accept postdated cheques. And for those of you that do not use PAR, now might be a good time to consider going that route. For those of you that do use PAR, thank you for your ongoing commitment. Have a very happy and restful summer. Special Vestry Meeting 10:45 a.m July 10, 2011 St. Bartholomew s Church Hall A Special Vestry is a parish meeting to which all members over 16 are invited to attend. It needs to have been announced three times before the meeting takes place. We announced this meeting at church on June 26, July 3 and July 10. The details of the meeting are available on a separate sheet at both entrances to the church. Coach Trip to Stratford September 14, 15 & 16 Some Ottawa ladies & their friends are going to Stratford, Ontario & would like to fill the bus with friendly, familiar faces. Cost including taxes is $ p.p. double occupancy or $ single occupancy. Fee includes roundtrip transportation via deluxe coach, 2 nights hotel; reserved seating for Camelot, The Merry Wives of Windsor & The Misanthrope; 2 breakfasts; 1 dinner. A deposit of $ p.p. is required on booking with the full amount due on August 1. The tour must book early in order to get the best theatre seats! For more information contact Sandra Ferguson

Morning Prayer Rite II

Morning Prayer Rite II The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10 Sunday, July 16, 2017 WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY ROYERSFORD, PA A friendly welcome to all! If you are visiting, please fill out a visitor s card and