The Parish Church of St. Luke

The Parish Church of St. Luke ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA - DIOCESE OF NIAGARA THE RT. REV. SUSAN BELL, BISHOP November 18, 2018 Pentecost 26 Our Mission Statement: We seek spiritual growth by living the message of Jesus Christ. We serve our diverse church family and the broader community through worship, fellowship, mission and outreach. RECTOR: Canon Stuart Pike, B.A., M.Div. 905-520-0328 PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Rev. Dr. Leonel Abaroa-Boloña 289-887-7522 PARISH DEACON: Rev. Sheila Plant, B.A., B.Ed. 905-632-9837 MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jennifer Goodine, M. Mus., ARCCO 905-634-1826 YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Rebecca Vendetti 289-442-0543 1

NOVEMBER 18, 2018 PENTECOST 26 WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS and we invite you to participate fully in our worship this morning. 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. We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: ~Ted Kington; given by his wife Joan & family ~Her grandparents Andrew C. & Jane R. Pettit, parents, Wallace E. & Margaret Pettit White & aunt, Mary B. Pettit; given by Jack & Rosalie Keegan. This morning we welcome Mary Sherwood as our guest speaker at both the 8:15am and 10am services. 8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67) Opening Hymn: 551 Gradual Hymn: 506 Offertory Hymn: 567 Closing Hymn: 434 1st Reading: Hebrews 10.11 14 (15 18) 19 25 (New Testament pg. 224) Gospel Reading: Mark 13.1 8 (New Testament pg. 50) Guest Speaker: Mary Sherwood 10:00 am HOLY EUCHARIST The Gathering of the Community Prelude Selections from Vesper Voluntaries Elgar Processional Hymn 10, We, the Lord s people Welcome Children s Welcome 2

ALL 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. Almighty God, 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. Glory to God ALL Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. for you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Amen. Collect of the Day Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Proclamation of the Word 1st Reading 1 Samuel 1.4 20 (Old Testament pg. 244) (At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the people of God Thanks be to God. 3

Canticle 1 Samuel 2.1 10 (Old Testament pg. 245) 2nd Reading Hebrews 10.11 14 (15 18) 19 25 (New Testament pg. 224) (At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the people of God Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn 531, You who dwell (vss. 1-2) Gospel Mark 13.1 8 (New Testament pg. 50) Reader Reader The Lord be with you. And also with you The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says, The Gospel of Christ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Gradual Hymn 531, You who dwell (vss. 3-4) Guest Speaker Mary Sherwood Anthem Thou shalt know him when he comes Sirett Statement of Faith All We believe in God, the Creator of all things, who loves us, guides us, and empowers us. We are called to love God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength. We believe in Jesus the Christ, who was born of Mary. Through his life and teachings we learn to love one another, and through his own love and compassion we see the heart of God revealed. 4

We believe in the Holy Spirit, endlessly creating and renewing the breath of God within us. Amen. The Prayers of the (Please Stand, Sit or Kneel, as is your custom) Leader Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Confession and Absolution Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God s forgiveness. Silence is kept. All 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. 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. Amen. The Peace (Please Stand) The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. 5

Announcements The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn 506, Lord of All Hopefulness The Prayer over the Gifts Holy God, in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our offering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed us in your own image: male and female you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel, and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your promise of salvation. Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age, we give thanks and raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. 6

All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. (At this time, please feel free to remain standing, sit or kneel for the remainder of the prayer) Holy God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will. On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. All Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give us life for evermore. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 7

All Silence Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen. As our Saviour taught us, let us pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread All We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life. The gifts of God for the of God. Thanks be to God. All are welcome to receive the sacrament or a blessing. If you wish to receive the sacrament, you may receive the wafer alone or the wafer with wine from the chalice. Please refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the cup). 8

Communion Hymns 43, 62, 563 (please join in the singing of these hymns) Prayer after Communion (Please Stand) Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever. The Doxology Amen. All 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. The Blessing Recessional Hymn 374, Alleluia, Sing to Jesus Leader Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Adagio & Poco Allegro-Coda (Vesper Voluntaries) Elgar (the postlude is part of the service and you are invited to stay & enjoy this music) Each Sunday, immediately following the postlude at the 10 am service, we offer the laying on of hands with anointing for healing at the front pew near the piano. All are welcome. At this time you may request prayer for healing for yourself or for someone you know. Thank you for being with us at our worship this morning. We hope you can join us for coffee/tea and a time of fellowship in the Great Hall following the service. Follow the walkway through the churchyard to the Parish Hall. 9

UPCOMING SERVICES Every Wednesday: 10 am - Holy Communion November 25: Reign of Christ 8:15am - Holy Communion 10am - Celtic Eucharist 1pm - Afternoon Communion 4pm - Evensong Readings for Next Sunday: 2 Samuel 23:1 7, Psalm 132:1 13 (14 19), Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33 37 ANNOUNCEMENTS AFTERNOON COMMUNION Next Sunday, November 25th at 1pm in the Parlour EVENSONG Next Sunday, November 25th at 4pm in the Church. Please join us in the Church for this quintessentially Anglican traditional service, ending with the hymn, The Day Thou Gavest, Lord is Ended. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS This afternoon, St. Luke's youth group is hosting a Crafternoon. This is an all ages event. Bring your grand/children! We will be making crafts to sell at the Christmas market: elves, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and many other things. We have crafts for all ages and skills. We will also be decorating (and eating!) cookies. Event happens 3-5pm in the Great Hall. Starting on Sunday, Dec. 2nd, St. Luke's youth group will be volunteering once per month with Maple Villa, a long term care residence just down the street from the church. We strongly encourage anyone who is interested to join us, and to bring your children and grandchildren of all ages. We will meet at St. Luke's (at the entrance of the Great Hall) and walk over to Maple Villa at 6:30pm. (Event lasts until 7:30pm) For more information, contact Rebecca at saintlukes.saltandlight@gmail.com or 289-442-0543. 10

NEW PARISH DIRECTORY We will be printing a new parish directory in 2019. Pictures will be taken during the months of January, February and March. On November 25, and December 2, 9, & 16th you will have the opportunity to sign up for a date and time for your picture session. Appointments can be booked in the Narthex after the 8:15 service, and in the Great Hall during coffee hour. If you would like more information, please contact Veronica Richards-Miller at 905-637-6341. MAGICAL Music at St. Luke s invites you to revel in the spirit of Christmas with the beautiful sounds of SOLO, the Southern Ontario Lyric Opera, on Dec. 8 in the Parish Hall. The chorus and soloists will present a ravishing evening of passion, tragedy and excitement with favourite arias, Broadway standards and Christmas carols. Tickets are $35. which includes a delicious catered dinner. 6 p.m. 905-632-2918 or hlennard@cogeco.ca 2019 DONATION ENVELOPES are available for pick up in the Great Hall on Sunday mornings and during regular office hours. Please note that your number may be different from last year. Calling all instrumentalists! Whether a hobby, a side-venture, or a career, we welcome all of you who play instruments to consider lending your talents to our worship services. Our services are all safe and enjoyable places to share your gifts with your fellow parishioners. If you are nervous about playing on your own, we already have a small group of instrumentalists that can lend their musical support. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer at jgoodine@stlukesburlington.ca or leave a message at the church office (905-634-1826). PWRDF Gift Catalogue & Christmas cards If you are looking for Christmas gift ideas it would be good to check out PWRDF s World of Gifts guide. Last year, 8,473 items were purchased from PWRDF s 2017 World of Gifts guide, raising $403,000 for PWRDF projects around the world. Gifts were purchased by 2,312 individuals (753 for the first time) and 164 churches (16 for the first time) with goats again coming in as their top seller for the second year in a row. In past years we have sold PWRDF's Christmas cards but the selection is limited this year. We suggest that you go to the website to make your selection. https://pwrdf.org 11

ST. LUKE S CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday December 1, 2018 9am to 2pm Featured Items at the Market Include: Parlour Treasures, Delicious Tourtieres, Beautiful Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments, Decorations, etc. Christmas Cookies, Cakes, Pies and Puddings, Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Pickles, Apple Crisps and Mincemeat Tarts, Gingerbread, Churches and Houses, Knitted and Sewn Items, Children s Table, New this year our Food Emporium will offer a wide range of family-sized frozen, pre-cooked dishes Hot soup and sandwiches available at our 2nd floor Tea Room CHRISTMAS MARKET: POINSETTIAS/WREATH ORDERS Please come by our table at coffee hour where you can place an order for poinsettias and wreaths. Payment should be made with your order. Closing date for orders is today! Order forms are also available in the Narthex. RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW, DRAW ON MARKET DAY; great prizes, same price, $2 each or 3 for $5. See Cathy Payne during coffee hour. ADVERTISING: Flyers are available in the Narthex and Office. Please help us advertise by posting these flyers in your building, office or community center. PARLOUR TREASURES are now being accepted! Please contact Dave Beck @ 905-634-2095. Do not bring items to the Parish Hall. CHILDREN S TABLE: We require new or very gently used toys, games, dinosaurs farm animals, jigsaw puzzles, craft ideas, cars & planes, small sports items, plush animals. Donations may be brought to the Parish Hall November 28, 29, 30, 10am 6pm only or call Leslie at 905-637-8798 (evenings please) 12

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY WITH FUNDSCRIP CARDS! love receiving gift cards from restaurants and retailers. The lists are available for pick up during coffee hour today and November 25th. Please fill out the order form and make cheque payable to St. Luke s Church. Orders can be returned at coffee hour, or to the office before November 30th. Pick up of orders will be Dec. 16th and 23rd. Any questions, please call Melissa Kennedy at 289-337-4415 St. Matthews House Families Again this year we are sponsoring 4 families from St. Matthews House and Teenage boys and girls. Please sign up this Sunday after the 10am service or call me at home. You can sign up for toys, clothes or gift certificates. Thanking you in anticipation, Veronica Richards-Miller 905 637-6341 richmill@cogeco.ca Givings Horse Race Each week we will update how our general offerings are doing relative to budget. It ll look like a slow-motion horse race which will last all year! Here are our current numbers as of Nov. 11th. Each week, the budget for givings is $7,841.87. Budget Actual Difference Last Week $7,841.87 $9,112.56 $1,270.69 Year to Date $352,884.15 $347,416.75 -$5,467.40 Another great week in our horse race. Great job, everyone! In last week s givings I also included what came in last week for our 184th anniversary donations. This fortunately pushed us even further into the black for this week s givings dropping our current deficit for the 2018 givings line to just under $5,500. We re really working our way toward achieving our budget for givings! We do hope that many more will still consider giving a special gift of $184 to celebrate our 184 years as a parish, and to mark all that St. Luke s means to you. If you cannot give the whole $184, could you consider giving half ($92) or a quarter ($46?) However you give, we thank you for your support so far and for your continued commitment to the ministry and mission of St. Luke s through your financial support, your prayers, and the giving of your time and yourself. May God bless all we are able to accomplish in 2018 through your support. 13

CAPTURE THE JOYOUS SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS through the music of the Harbourtown Sound Chorus, an award-winning a cappella male chorus SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH 2018, 3PM, IN THE CHURCH Tickets are $20 and will be available at coffee hour beginning November 18th. INTERIM STATEMENTS (Jan 1 Sep 30) Are available for pick up in the Narthex. Please check yours over and report any errors and omissions ASAP. Thank you. 905 634 1826 or office@stlukesburlington.ca Coffee hour servers are always needed. Don t forget to sign up to help serve one Sunday! 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 the office 905-634-1826 or send an email 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. 14

The Parish Church of St. Luke Church is open weekdays 9:30am-12:30pm (excluding holidays). Please inform clergy of those in hospital or sick at home. Please Display your parking sticker & obey all parking signs. Check our website: www.stlukesburlington.ca for updates. To hear sermons online: go to St. Luke s web site & click on Sermons, Podcasts and Blogs To donate online: click on About St. Luke s - then Donate to St. Luke s Follow us on Twitter @stlukesburl Email us at twitter@stlukesburlington.ca The Church Office hours: Monday & Friday 9am to noon, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm (closed for Statutory holidays) Phone No. (905) 634-1826 Fax No. (905) 634-6606 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1G1 St. Luke s office e-mail: office@stlukesburlington.ca St. Luke s Web Site: www.stlukesburlington.ca Diocese of Niagara Web Site: www.niagaraanglican.ca ADMIN. ASSISTANTS: Sandra Tiernay & Laura Tiernay 905-634-1826 RECTOR S WARDEN: Veronica Richards-Miller 905-637-6341 PEOPLE S WARDEN: David Beck 905-634-2095 DEP. RECTOR S WARDEN: Bob Bruce 905-632-6528 DEP. PEOPLE S WARDEN: Carole Prytula 905-634-1162 VERGERS: Terry Hughes, FVGEC 905-632-9535 Ross Gosling, FVGEC 905-634-0070 Chris Payne, VGEC 289-208-3783 Helen Bittner 905-988-1467 This bulletin is sponsored by Paul Pizzolante of Planning Circle Financial Group Inc., an MFDA member. 15