The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel Fr David in the wilderness of Judea Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4 Parish Office: 613-745-7834 ext 410 email: stbarts@bellnet.ca website: www.stbartsottawa.ca Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman Organist & Director of Music Timothy Piper 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 12 Jesus being tempted by the Devil Exeter College Chapel, Oxford, U.K. Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." Matthew 4:8 613-745-7834 ext 115 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector 613-745-7834 ext 117 First Sunday in Lent 613-422-3009 Holy Communion 613-744-1711 613-422-6509 613-791-1191 613-746-5530 613-695-1790 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. March 5, 2017
2 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2017 8:15 a. m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 red prayer book Greeting Priest The grace And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that as you know our weakness, so we may know your power to save; 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 2:15-17, 31-7 p. 6 Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 p. 7 Psalm 32 p. 366 The Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 p. 8 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76 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. 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 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. Wheat free or gluten free communion wafers are available. Please inform Fr. David at the communion rail. The Lord s Prayer p. 85 Blessing Announcements Dismissal. Thanks be to God. Sidesperson and Reader: Anne Wesch Lay Administrator: Barbara Konst The Calendar Lent Lent: from the Old English lencten, meaning spring. Lent is a season in the present. In Advent we await Christmas and all that comes with it. In Lent we look neither forward nor back. Not even to Holy Week. Instead, we are encouraged to turn aside, to reflect and be renewed before the coming of the spring and of a new year. It is a season for discipline, little indulgencies we may surrender or activities we may undertake for a few weeks. But at the heart of any Lent we keep there should be space for silence, just as Jesus sought in the desert. The early Church thought the desert was the place to hear the voice of God. Elected Silence, sing to me wrote Gerard Manley Hopkins before he joined the Jesuits. Where there is silence we are more likely to listen, not just to hear. There we may notice what we will otherwise miss. Going to the desert is giving up the world. Jesus returned to this theme often in the parables: give up but gain immeasurably more. Give up not to lose, but to make room. From R.S. Thomas: I have seen the sun break through To illuminate a small field For a while, and gone my way And forgotten it. But that was the Pearl of great price, the one field that had treasure in it. I realize now that I must give all that I have to possess it. Life is not hurrying on to a receding future, nor hankering after an imagined past. It is the turning aside like Moses to the miracle of the lit bush, to a brightness that seemed as transitory as your youth once, but is the eternity that awaits you. The Bright Field (1975) Submitted by Chris Burn. 11
In and Around St Bart s First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2017 10:30 a. m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 red prayer book The wardens' wands are clipped to the ends of the pews on either side of the aisle, half way down the church. Made of brass on wood poles, the one with the mitre is the rector's warden's wand, the one topped with the crown that of the people's warden. The mitre reminds us that the wardens are the Bishop's officers and they are responsible for the church buildings and other property. Traditionally, the wands were used to prod people and dogs who misbehaved in church! Our wands came to St. Bart's during the time when Dr. R.H. Hubbard was warden in the 1980s. Organ Prelude: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier J.S. Bach Processional Hymn: 175 Forty Days and Forty Nights Heinlein 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. Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that as you know our weakness, so we may know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity p. 67 First Reading: Genesis 2:15-17, 31-7 p.6 Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 p.7 Gradual Hymn: 179 Tree of Life vv.1, 5, 6b Thomas The Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 p.8 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions The Litany p. 30 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: 372 Praise to the Holiest in the Height Gerontius 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. 10 3
Music during Communion Hymn: 54 Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken Anthem: Thou Knowest Lord, the Secrets of our Hearts The Lord s Prayer p. 85 Announcements Recessional Hymn: 306 vv.1,2,4,5 O For a Thousand Tongues Dismissal. Thanks be to God Organ Postlude: Fantasia and Fugue in D minor (BWV 549a) Henry Purcell Richmond J.S. Bach Sidespersons: Jonathan Adams and Danielle Blondin Readers: Janet Uren and Jonathan Adams Lay Administrators: Philip Anido and Nancy Millson Intercessor: Nancy Millson Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Marathwada - North India The Right Reverend Madhukar Kasab Diocese: Christ Church Bells Corners The Reverend Kathryn Otley; The Reverend Hilary Murray Holy Trinity, Hawkesbury; St Matthew s, Grenville (Diocese of Montreal) Christ Church, Montebello; (Diocese of Montreal) The Reverend Douglas Richards, Incumbent In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem we pray for St Matthew s Episcopal Church, Zababdeh Canada: Remembering our Armed Forces and members of the Governor General s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions and NGOs especially Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, Nancy, Ned, Martine, D Arcy, JoAnne, Jane, Jeannette Price, Eric, Fay, Wendy, Betty, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Betty, Jean St Bartholomew's Photography Directory 150th Anniversary Edition - Coming Spring 2017 As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to announce that we have commissioned Al Foubert and Prestiges Images prestigeimages.ca, to produce a hard-mounted poster and a printed directory which will include a photograph of every member of our parish family. By participating, you will receive a free copy of this directory. For your photo session you may include other family members, pets or friends. You will also have the opportunity to purchase photos at the same time for yourself, family and friends. There is no sitting fee and no obligation to purchase photos. To make sure as many people as possible have an opportunity to have their photo included in this anniversary edition of our parish directory, individual photo sessions will be held in the parish hall on April 20, 21 and 22 and again on May 4,5 and 6. In March we will be providing sign up sheets so that you may book a time that is convenient for you (day or evening, weekday or Saturday). For more information please contact Meriel Bradford: 819-827-2150 or merielbradford@yahoo.ca 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. 4 Organ Postlude Our service officially ends with the dismissal after the last hymn - Go in peace to love and 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. 9 9
The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the fourth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew beginning at the 1st verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him. (Matthew 4:1-11) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Welcome to Our Visitors To become a parishioner, please fill in the Welcome to St. Bartholomew s cards found in the book rack in each pew. Place it in the collection plate or give it to a sidesperson. Scripture readings for next week are found at both entrances to the church. Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our services today. Our hosts at 8:15 are Meriel Bradford & Sheila Perry & at 10:30 our hosts are Liz Kane & Laura Doyel. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour. These indicate that you are new to our parish. Altar Flowers Flowers are not placed in the Sanctuary during Lent. Please consider making a contribution towards the flowers at Easter. Thursday Mornings Silent Meditation and Bible Study Meditation is held in the church at 8:00 & Bible Study in the hall at 10:00. Bridge Club Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Please contact: David Younger 613-241-1961 for more info. 150th Anniversary Gifts Please support our church by purchasing one or more items from our selection of Gifts, Tote Bags and Cards. All are reasonably priced and available in the hall after services or at the office during the week. Mark Your Calendars! Sunday, March 12 Daylight Savings Remember to Spring Forward! March 12 & 19 Sunday School on March Break. Classes will resume on Sunday, March 23. March 17 Concert with the Swiss Embassy 7:30 p.m. at St Bart s Pêcheurs de Rêves - A Piano, A Voice and The Invisible A free concert of French song by vocalist Laurent Brunetti accompanied by pianist Mario Pacchioli. Please register using the following link and bring along your reservation (either printed or electronic). http://bit.ly/2lm1nw4 March 21 Parish Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. in the hall. Sunday School for 4 to 13 year-olds Classes are held during the 10:30 a.m. service. New arrivals are always welcome. *We will be on March Break - Sunday the 12th & 19th* St Bart s Nursery Parents are invited to take their infants - 3 yr. olds to the hall nursery at any time during the service. 8 5
A Reading from the Book of Genesis The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die." Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God say, 'You shall not eat from any tree in the garden'?" The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, 'You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die.' "But the serpent said to the woman, "You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law. Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died through the one man's trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man's sin. For the judgement following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification. If, because of the one man's trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Therefore just as one man's trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man's act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:12-19) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. 6 7