WELCOME TO THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS DIOCESE OF NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISL AND ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Renew Us By the Power of Your Holy Spirit SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST A SERVICE OF BAPTISMAL RENEWAL AND RECEPTION SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 9AM
DIRECTORY BISHOP The Rt Revd Ron Cutler RECTOR & DEAN The Very Revd Paul Smith ASSOCIATE PRIEST The Revd Dr Helen Ryding HONORARY ASSISTANTS The Revd Dr Davena Davis The Revd Ronald Harris The Revd Canon Fred Krieger The Revd Canon John Smith The Revd John Swain The Revd Keirsten Wells DEACON The Revd Heather MacEachern SACRISTAN Maureen Yeats ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER John Hudson ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr James Burchill CATHEDRAL WARDEN Hugh Wright DEAN S WARDEN Dr Frank Lovely LICENSED LAY READERS William Black Patricia Fordham Margaret Withrow Maureen Yeats Susan Drain EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Andrew Black Mayann Francis Deborah Vandewater Murray Vandewater Blair MacEachern CANDIDATE FOR THE DIACONATE Maggie Whittingham-Lamont VERGER Howard D Arcy TREASURER Allan Ferguson CONTROLLER Hugh Creighton 9 AM MUSIC MINISTRY Russ Hall PRAYER REQUESTS Anglican Cycle of Prayer: PRAY for Province de L'Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda The Most Revd Dr Onesphore Rwaje Archbishop of L'Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda and Bishop of Gasabo Our Diocese: Hatch et L ake and T eren ce B ay The Revd Lisa Vaughn and Brent Chezenko The Revd C heryl Rafuse, Deaco n St. John the Evangelist, Sackville The Revd Norma Mitchell St. Francis by the Lakes, Lower Sackville Archdeacon Mark Kingsbury and Valerie The Revd Ken Turner, Assistant Priest, and Helen The Revd Faye Forbes, Assistant Priest The Revd Joan Helpard, Deacon Timberlea The Revd Mark Pretty The Revd Judie Lafford, Assistant Priest, and Arthur The Revd Marilyn Hamlin, Deacon, and Gordon
Gluten Free Communion Hosts: The Cathedral has gluten free hosts. If you wish to receive a gluten free host, please identify yourself to a sidesperson. Thank you. Communicants of all Christian churches are invited to receive communion at all of our liturgies of the Eucharist. If you are visiting, please sign our guest book at either door and make yourself known to the greeters and our clergy. The Cathedral doors are opened at 7:30am on Sunday. 9AM A SERVICE OF BAPTISMAL RENEWAL AND RECEPTION SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Book of Alternative Services Preacher & Celebrant The Right Reverend Ron Cutler Piano Prelude The Greeting 623 Opening Hymn CP 375 At the Name of Jesus Tune: KING'S WESTON Collect First Reading: GENESIS 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45 Bulletin p. 10 Second Reading: ROMANS 8:26-39 Gradual Hymn CP 476 God, You Have Caused to Be Written Tune: CAUSA DIVINA The Holy Gospel: MATTHEW 13:31-33, 44-52 The Homily JULY 27, 2014 3
Presentation & 625 Examination Th e B apti smal Coven an t 626 Prayers 627 Act of Reception 629 The Peace 629 Offertory Hymn CP 629 Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness Tune: FULDA (WALTON) Prayer over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer The Lord s Prayer 211 The Breaking of the Bread Hymn during Communion CP 360 Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God's holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. Source: The Taizé Community Prayer after Communion Doxology The Blessing Closing Hymn CP 210 Yours Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son Tune: MACCABAEUS Dismissal Piano Postlude Please join us for Refreshments & Fellowship at the rear of the nave. READINGS THIS WEEK COLLECT O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS God of grace, accept all we offer you this day, as we look toward the glory you have promised. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION God of grace, we have received the memorial of the death and resur- JULY 27, 2014 4
rection of your Son. May your love, poured into us, bring us to your promises. We ask this in the name of our Redeemer Jesus Christ. A READING FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?" Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah's eyes were lovely, and Rachel was graceful and beautiful. Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel." Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me." So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Then Jacob said to Laban, "Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed." So Laban gathered together all the people of the place, and made a feast. But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her. (Laban gave his maid Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her maid.) When morning came, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, "What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?" Laban said, "This is not done in our country - giving the younger before the firstborn. Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years." Jacob did so, and completed her week; then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as a wife. GENESIS 29:15-28 A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE ROMANS Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God's JULY 27, 2014 5
elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ROMANS 8:26-39 THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW Jesus put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches." He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Have you understood all this?" They answered, "Yes." And he said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old." MATTHEW 13:31-33, 44-52 JULY 27, 2014 6
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Bulletin Notices For inclusion in Sunday s bulletin, notices must be received by the preceding Wednesday. Wine & Hosts Wine and Hosts today have been given in Loving Memory of Stan Parsons from the Family. A NOON-TIME ORGAN RECITAL will be given by Robert Quinney, Organist at Peterborough Cathedral, Wednesday 30 July 2014 at 12:10 pm. A collection in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund will be received. Outreach Reminder Unfortunately, hunger and homelessness do not take a summer vacation. Please remember the ongoing work of the Outreach Committee this season. Thank you! Open Doors! Our summer tour season is well underway, with Ursula Calder, our Tour Guide at the helm. Ursula is welcoming visitors and offering Tours of the Cathedral from Tuesday Saturday, 9am 4pm, until August 29th. Thank you! A big Thank You to everyone who hosted and/or donated food to our coffee hour this past year. Your contributions to this fellowship were very much appreciated. Although there will not be an organized coffee hour at the 10:30 AM service during July and August, there is a summer sign-up JULY 27, 2014 8
Worship Schedule Sunday Services 8am Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer 9am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services 10:30am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services 4pm Integrity Eucharist Third Sunday of the month 4pm Choral Evensong last Sunday of the month September May inclusive Weekday Services Tuesday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer Wednesday 7:30am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services Thursday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services Friday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer Please Remember No scents is good sense. sheet on the Greeter's Table for anyone who might like to host one. Coffee, tea, juice, and store-bought cookies will be readily available throughout the summer in the kitchenette at the back of the church. A friendly reminder The Cathedral and Synod Offices are closed on Friday afternoons at 12noon for the months of July/August. Flower Sponsors Flowers can be co-sponsored by two separate persons/ families, on a given Sunday. The cost to co-sponsor flowers is $50.00, however if you are unable to find a co-sponsor, the cost is $100.00. Nursery Note for the Summer Parents and their children are welcome to use the nursery for play time on Sunday, while our Sunday School and nursery are in recess for the summer. Please remember to tidy up when finished. Many thanks! JULY 27, 2014 9
Outreach to Infants One of our outreach projects is the Mother and Child support Programme at Phoenix House. Infant related items, baby food, formula, wipes, diapers etc. are always in need. Please consider bringing an item to the Nursery on Sundays in support of this program. Thank you! Call for Volunteers The Association of Anglican Deacons in Canada is holding their 2014 Conference in Halifax, August 14-17, 2014 In the tradition of Maritime Hospitality, the host committee is offering the delegates transportation from the airport to their hotel, and return if required, following the conference. To this end, volunteers will be needed to help fulfill this task. We are asking for volunteers to donate their time and talents for a few hours. There may be a call for local shuttling, but this will be determined later. There is a need for greeters at the airport to welcome the delegates and direct them to their waiting drives. If you are willing to lend a hand and be a part of this wonderful ministry, or if you need further information, please send your name, phone numbers, home and cell, e-mail address, and days you would be available to: Deacon Marilyn Hamlin, mhamlin@eastlink.ca 876-7300 14 Parkdale Ave., Timberlea NS B3T 1B9 Thank you for your support Deacon Heather Diocesan Youth Conference 2014 Despite the loss of our Diocesan Youth Coordinator s Position, a dedicated team is committed to assure there will be a conference this fall. Slated for the weekend of October 3 rd 5 th, this year s event will be held at Camp Mockingee in Windsor, NS. The theme of the weekend is: be For JULY 27, 2014 10
God's Sake and will focus on our baptismal vow to strive to safeguard the integrity of God s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth. Registration will close September 8 th, so time is of the essence to consider taking part. For those who register before July 31 st some additional DYC gear and swag will be offered. While the camp is more rustic than what has been experienced of late, it still has bunks with mattresses and showers - 2 essentials! Registration will once again be $75 for youth and $40 for adult leaders accompanying youth. For more information and how to register, see the Diocesan link: http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/page DYC.aspx#.U61zCrROV9A or speak to Dean Paul. Enjoy 'Till the Boys Come Home At the Cathedral of All Saints on Sunday, August 10th at 7:30pm. Enjoy 'Till the Boys Come Home, a band and choral concert presenting songs of the era in tribute to Canadians who served their King & Country in the Great War from 1914-1918. Featured are The North Lakeshore Chorus from Ontario, the Citadel Singers, the South Shore Chorale and the Chester Brass Band. General admission tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12, available by calling: (902) 443 4869 or at the door. Violence in the Middle East: Primate calls for peace, prayers By Fred Hiltz, Archbishop and Primate on July 17, 2014 A message from Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, to the church regarding recent escalations of violence in the Middle East. Violence shall no more be heard in your land With a deep sadness the world has watched the recent es- JULY 27, 2014 11
calations of violence in the Middle East. The Rev. Dr. Olav Fyske Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, said in a July 15 statement: We strongly condemn the indiscriminate attacks by Israeli military on the civilian population in Gaza as we absolutely condemn the absurd and immoral firing of rockets by militants from Gaza to populated areas in Israel. His statement is in keeping with a long-held position from our church, articulated in successive General Synods including the most recent one in 2013. Since the bombing, scores of innocent men, women and children have died. In Gaza alone, almost 200 Palestinians have died and 1300 have been seriously injured. The Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City (owned and operated by The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem) is exceeding its capacity to meet the humanitarian crisis. In the face of shortages in medicines, fuel and food, Bishop Suheil Dawani has issued an urgent appeal for help. Donations can be made through the Primate s World Relief and Development Fund. Through ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together), we are working with local partners to provide support for those wounded and displaced in this ongoing siege. I ask for your prayers. Pray for all who have died and all who mourn. Pray for all those injured and those who tend them in the most difficult of circumstances, the hospitals and clinics themselves under the continuing threat of bombing. Pray fervently for a ceasefire, for those living in absolute fear by day and by night. Pray for world leaders who offer counsel in negotiating a settlement to this current crisis and in securing a lasting peace for all Palestinians and Israelis. Pray as Dr. Olav Fyske Tveit has said, that JULY 27, 2014 12
together they may work to transform the discourse of hatred and revenge into one that sees the other as neighbour and as equal brother and sister in one God. Let us pray in the spirit of the prophet whose words offer abiding hope in the mercy, justice and peace of the Lord. Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise. (Isaiah 60:18) Pedal for PWRDF with the Ride for Refuge By Simon Chambers Attention, cycling fans (and non-cycling fans who want to support a great project)! There s a new way you can support PWRDF and get out on your bike at the same time! PWRDF has joined the Ride for Refuge, a national fundraising program encouraging people to form or join a team and ride in one of 25 locations across Canada to raise funds for the organization of their choice. The ride will take place on October 4, 2014 and teams can sign up to ride 10, 25, 50, or 100km on the day. It is designed to be very kidfriendly so families can ride together. PWRDF riders will help us raise funds to provide food for work to 12,000 people forced to flee violence in South Sudan through a partnership with Finn Church Aid (FCA) and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB). Thanks to JULY 27, 2014 13
matching funds from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), every dollar raised by your team will be matched by $4 from the government of Canada! Our goal is to raise $25,000 through the ride, which will translate into $125,000 of work in South Sudan! The Ride is a great way for you to support PWRDF either as an individual rider or by forming a team with your: Youth group, Cycling club, Family, ACW, Clericus/ Ministerial, Parish family, CFGB Grow Project team. To learn more about the PWRDF engagement in the Ride for Refuge, or to register a team, http://rideforrefuge.org/partner/pwrdf If you would be interested joining a group from the Cathedral, please contact the Cathedral Office. Opportunities to Sponsor: Flowers Wine & Hosts Weekly Bulletin Please contact the Cathedral Office for further information. Sign up sheets are posted on the bulletin board. Prayer for Peace in Gaza and Israel Lord God of compassion, whose will is for peace built on righteousness, we pray for peace in Gaza and Israel: for an end to hostilities, for comfort and help for all who suffer, and for reconciliation between Palestine and Israel, through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Amen. JULY 27, 2014 14
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Welcome to the Cathedral Church of All Saints New Member Information Form 1. Please list the names of each family member in the space below: FAMILY SURNAME: NAMES: 2. Please give your mailing address and telephone number: 3, Email address 4. Would like Offering Envelopes or are you interested in Pre-Authorized Remittance? Envelopes: Yes No Pre- Authorized Remittance Yes No 5. Would you like a visit from the Dean? Yes No 6. Would you like a visit from a lay person? Yes No Please complete and return on the collection plate or give to a sidesperson. Thank you! Contact Us: Cathedral Church of All Saints Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Anglican Church of Canada We are located at: 1330 Martello Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Z1 902-423-6002 (tel) 902-423-1437(fax) cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca (Office email) cathedraldean@eastlink.ca cathedralchurchofallsaints.com (web) Music reproduced with permission under license #C19899 LicenSing Online Copyright Cleared music for churches