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1 The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel The Last Judgement (detail) Giotto di Bondone 1306 Scrovegni Chapel Padua Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Matthew 24:44 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector First Sunday of Advent Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. November 27,

First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016 8:15 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p.

2 First Sunday of Advent November 27, :15 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 red prayer book Lighting of the First Advent Candle - A leaflet for home use describing the lighting of the Advent Candles is available at the entrances to the church. Greeting Priest The grace And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 p. 7 Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 p. 8 Psalm 122 p. 498 The Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44 p. 9 Homily: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The 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. The Offertory 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. 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. Sanctuary Flowers Charles & Elizabeth Drolet & Shirley Shepertycki (née Drolet) & Bruce Cappon, who passed away on November 1st of this year, from the family. Sidesperson and Reader: Diane Harper Lay Administrator: Barbara Konst 2 Advent & Christmas at St Bart s Second Sunday of Advent December 4 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Third Sunday of Advent December 11 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17th, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Advent Reflections: The Gospel According to Dickens with Rev. Laurette in the Parish Hall and the Olive Room Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Christmas Pageant Christmas Eve December 24 4:00 p.m. Family Service 7:30 p.m. Evening service Christmas Day December 25 10:30 a.m. New Year s Eve December 31 Gala in Celebration of St Bart s 150 Anniversary in 2017 The Epiphany January 1, 2016 Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4 Parish Office: ext stbarts@bellnet.ca 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 Sheila Perry People s Warden Judy Wiesinger Deputy Warden Stephen Brereton Deputy Warden Richard Remillard Treasurer Bill Turner

3 The Calendar Earth Just as the Bible is the book of God s words, the Creation is the book of God s works. By studying the Earth, we learn about the mind of God. This is the insight given to us by Natural Theology, a movement that was strong in the late 18 th century and has undergone a revival in the last two decades. Most of the natural sciences derive their power from the ability to make successful predictions, using laws and theories that are accepted as true. They use understandings that do not vary over time. They tell us that there are aspects of God that are coherent, changeless and secure. The earth and biological sciences are also greatly concerned with the history of the Earth, and the great variety of adjustments to the biophysical environment that have taken place in the last 4 billion years, especially in the last 500 million years. These have allowed life to develop to include us. They tell us that God is in it for the long run, and that history itself has coherence. Advent takes us to Christmas, when God becomes part of the Earth. A natural theology of Christmas must range from the stars in the sky to the straw in the manger. It must not only tell us what is, but hint at what may be. Out of the historical it must draw the potential. Last week s epistle, the hymn to Christ in Colossians (1: 15-17) we shall hear it again this evening stimulated this glimpse into natural theology from Malcolm Guite: Everything holds together, everything, From stars that pierce the dark like living sparks, To secret seeds that open every spring, From spinning galaxies to spinning quarks, Everything holds together and coheres, Unfolding from the centre whence it came. And now that hidden heart of things appears, The first born of creation takes a name. And shall I see the one through whom I am? Shall I behold the one for whom I m made, The light in light, the flame within the flame, Eikon tou theou, image of my God? He comes, a little child, to bless my sight, That I might come to him for life and light. 10 Everything holds together in Parable and Paradox (2016) Submitted by Chris Burn. First Sunday of Advent November 27, :30 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 green prayer book Lighting of the First Advent Candle - A leaflet for home use describing the lighting of the Advent Candles is available at the entrances to the church. Organ Prelude: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme J.S. Bach Hymn: 98 Hark the Glad Sound! The Saviour Comes Bristol Greeting Priest The grace And also with you. Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 p. 7 Psalm 122 p. 8 Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 p. 8 Gradual Hymn: 102 Prepare the Way O Zion Bereden väg för Herran The Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44 p. 9 Homily: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Nicene Creed p. 188 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace The 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: 111 Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement Neander Prayer over the Gifts God of love and power, your word stirs within us the expectation of the coming of your Son. Accept all we offer you this day, and sustain us with your promise of eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer No. 3 p. 198 Preface of Advent Priest Blessed are you gracious God, creator of heaven and earth: we give you thanks and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, who in the fullness of time came among us in our flesh, and opened to us the way of salvation. Now we watch for the day when he will come again 3

4 in power and great triumph to judge this world, that we, without shame or fear, may rejoice to behold his appearing. Therefore we praise you with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name. The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The Breaking of the Bread Priest God of promise, you prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom. Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God. 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: 446 Word of God, Come Down On Earth Liebster Jesu Prayer after Communion God for whom we wait, you have fed us with the bread of eternal life. Keep us ever watchful, that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man. We ask this in the name of 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 Recessional Hymn: 101 Hail to the Lord s Anointed Crüger Dismissal Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Toccata Gigout Sanctuary Flowers The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of : Charles & Elizabeth Drolet & Shirley Shepertycki (née Drolet) & Bruce Cappon, who passed away on November 1st of this year, from the family. The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the twenty-fourth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew beginning at the 36th verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP) The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. (BAS) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. (Matthew 24:36-44) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Sidespersons: Michèle Corriveau and Jake Harding Readers: David Younger and Mark Curfoot-Mollington Lay Administrators: Andy Robinson and Betty Smallridge Intercessor: Landon Pearson 4 9 9

5 Psalm: 122 Refrain: I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Refrain. Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity with itself; To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. Refrain. For there are the thrones of judgement, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you. Refrain. Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers. For my brethren and companions' sake, I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do you good." Refrain. A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; let us live honourably as in the day, not in revelling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrelling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Romans 13:11-14) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Kansas - VII, The Episcopal Church The Right Reverend Dean Wolfe Diocese: St Thomas the Apostle, Ottawa The Venerable Peter Crosby; The Reverend Victoria Scott 124 OACM Men s Weekend November 24 - November 26, 2016 Canada: Canadian Forces remembering especially members of the Governor General s Foot Guards and those in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Heather & Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, JoAnne, Jane, Jim, Eric, Fay, Wendy, Robert Hampson The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Phyllis, Betty 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. 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. Visitors and newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish. Today Mini Bazaar You still can purchase a treasure or two at the Mini Bazaar. Shop in the hall after the 8:15 service and before and after the 10:30 service. Today Advent Carol Service Please join us at 4:30 p.m. for this beautiful service of hymns, sonnets, readings and carols to mark the season of Advent. Bridge Club Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Join us for fun and fellowship. Please contact: David Younger Thursdays Bible Study & Silent Meditation All Are Welcome! Meditation is in the church at 8 a.m. & Bible Study is in the hall at 10 a.m. 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 8 5

6 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. *December 18th!* Christmas Pageant The Sunday School's annual pageant, "A Brand New Star," will be held during the 10:30 service. The children are already learning their lines and songs, and are excited to share their version of the Christmas story with you! The Pageant will be our last Sunday School gathering of the year. Christmas Flowers Deadline Wednesday, December 14. You are invited to contribute towards the flowers at Christmas in memory of or in thanksgiving for the special people and/or events in your life. These dedications will be included in the bulletins on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Forms are available at the back of the church. Please put your contribution and completed form in an envelope and place on the collection plate or drop off at the church office on or before December 14. Altar Flowers On Sundays two floral arrangements will be placed in the Sanctuary. To contribute to these flowers to celebrate an event or to remember a loved one, consult the flower chart in the parish hall to select a date & then contact Ruth Honeyman in the Parish Office, , to confirm & provide details for the bulletin. If your date is already taken, tributes may be shared or an alternate date chosen. A donation of $60.00 is suggested. Please mark cheques Altar Flowers. Tax receipts will be issued. Centre 454 Christmas Gift Bags Deadline Sunday, December 4th St. Bart s can help make Centre 454 s Christmas Dinner a joyous celebration! Donations are welcome for adults and children of hats, mitts, scarves, socks, personal grooming items, bus tickets, stamps as well as gift cards for Loblaw, Metro, Giant Tiger and Tim Horton s. A Gift Bag Checklist is found at both church entrances. Purchase your items, attach the list to your gift bag, identify the bag for an adult or child and then place it in the Centre 454 gift box in the hall, to be delivered to Christ Church Cathedral Hall on Sunday afternoon, Dec.4th. Thanks! Penelope Muller penny.muller@hotmail.com Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, December 17th, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Advent Reflections: The Gospel According to Dickens It was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well! Can as much be said of us? Join Reverend Laurette as we explore what we might learn from our own ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come as we prepare for His coming amongst us, to live and dwell as one of us! in the Parish Hall and the Olive Branch Room. 6 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Solstice Song A Celtic Christmas at St Bart s Join us for Yuletide music to warm a cold winter s night. Guest artists include Acacia Lyra Harps, Greg Weeks & Graham Lindsay, Garth Hampson & the Katharine Robinson Dancers. Afterwards, with neighbours and friends, raise a glass at a festive Wassail! Nollaig chridheil, hapus nadolig, and Nollaig shona duit! Tickets: $25 Students: $10 At the office. Dec 31 Welcome the New Year and St Bart s 150th! Ring in our 150th Anniversary Year of Celebration with a glittering Gala at St Bart s. A concert of favourite opera arias begins our magical evening, followed by dancing, a tempting hot and cold buffet of Italian delicacies, an amazing silent auction and wonderful door-prizes! Greet the New Year with a glass of sparkling wine and the ringing of the church bells! This event is more than 70% sold. Please purchase your tickets now and avoid disappointment. Tickets: $ Contact Ruth in the office to reserve, or for more information. A Reading from the Book of Isaiah The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! (Isaiah 2:1-5) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. 7

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

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: 613-745-7834 ext