The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel Advent & Christmas Services First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Second Sunday of Advent December 10 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Advent Carol Service Third Sunday of Advent December 17 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christmas Pageant Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Family Service 7:30 p.m. Evening service Christmas Day December 25 10:30 a.m. First Sunday after Christmas December 31 10:30 a.m. 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 613-745-7834 ext 115 Organist & Director of Music Timothy Piper 613-745-7834 ext 117 Honorary Assistant The Reverend Laurette Glasgow 613-422-3009 Seminary Student Colin McFarland Members of Corporation Rector s Warden Sheila Perry 613-744-1711 People s Warden Judy Wiesinger 613-422-6509 Deputy Warden Stephen Brereton 613-791-1191 Deputy Warden Richard Remillard 613-746-5530 Treasurer Bill Turner 613-695-1790 Christ the King with Singing Angels Hans Memmling c.1480 Royal Museum of Art, Antwerp Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. Matthew 25:31 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector Last Sunday after Pentecost The Reign of Christ Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. November 26, 2017 12
2 Reign of Christ November 26, 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 and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Ezekiel 32;11-16, 20-24 p.8 Second Reading: Ephesians 1-23 p.10 Psalm 100 p. The Gospel: Matthew:25:31-46 p.12 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 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 Gloria p. 86 Blessing Announcements Dismissal. Thanks be to God. Sanctuary Flowers The flowers are given to the glory of God & in loving memory of Joyce Bryant from Pennie & David Younger. Sidesperson and Reader: Ann Wesch Lay Administrator: Barbara Konst The Calendar Christ the King The feast of Christ the King is a recent innovation in the calendar, established only in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, and moved to its present place, the last Sunday before Advent, in 1970. George Herbert recognized Jesus as his King, Teach me my God and King he wrote in his poem The Elixir, one of his hymns we sing occasionally. The Book of Common Prayer s lesson for today is from Jeremiah 23: I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth. Some of what we shall think about in Advent, especially the Second Coming, is about the return of Christ as King. But while he was with us on Earth, Jesus did not want to be a king. In the wilderness he rebuffed Satan, who had offered Him the kingdoms of the world (Matt. 4: 8). After feeding the 5,000, He withdrew to a mountain, as He sensed the crowd were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king (Jn. 6: 15). And when talking with Pilate, He made clear that His kingdom is not of this world, or not the sort we find in this world. In 1941, William Temple, then Archbishop of York, brought together a synod of the Church of England in Malvern, near the hills where William Langland had received his vision of Piers Plowman. Langland s great poem of the 14 th century told the English to look for Jesus at work in the fields as an ordinary man, growing food for his neighbours, and not in corrupted institutions or wealthy abbeys. In Temple s synod the church pondered how to nurture a social gospel, in opposition to the National Socialism then holding Europe in its grip, and the inadequacies of capitalism exposed in the Great Depression. It was a vision of God s kingdom on Earth, which we may find spelled out by St Matthew (25: 34-36): Then the King will say to those at his right hand, Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. We may find God s kingdom where we least expect it. It is where we meet Christ s spirit. It is not a set of rules. Submitted by Chris Burn 11
The Gospel 10 The Holy Gospel is written in the twenty-fifth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew beginning at the 31st verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP) The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.' And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." (Matthew 25:31-46) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Reign of Christ November 26, 2017 10:30 a. m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services green prayer book Organ Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 531 J.S. Bach Processional Hymn: 322 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Miles Lane 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 and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Ezekiel 32:11-16, 20-24 p.8 Psalm 100 p.9 Second Reading: Ephesians 1-23 p.10 The Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 p.8 Gradual Hymn: 383 Jesus Shall Reign Duke Street Sermon: 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: 374 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Hyfrydol Prayer over the Gifts Eternal God, by your grace you have raised us up and enthroned us with Christ in the heavenly realms. Receive all we offer you this day, and lead us in those good works for which you have created us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer 3 p. 198 Preface of The Reign of Christ Priest Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise, because, in the mystery you disclose to us, you reveal your glory as the glory of your Son and the Holy Spirit: three persons equal in majesty, undivided in splendour, yet one Lord, one God, ever to be adored in your everlasting glory. Therefore with all the company of heaven we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. 3
The Lord s Prayer p. 211 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 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: 619 Fairest Lord Jesus Crusaders Hymn Anthem: Christ is our Cornerstone David Thorne Prayer after Communion Almighty God, you have made us a royal priesthood in the kingdom of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Make known his victory through us, we pray, that all the world may see his light. 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 Recessional Hymn: 378 Crown Him with Many Crowns Diademata Dismissal Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Trumpet Tune John Stanley Sanctuary Flowers The flowers are given to the glory of God & in loving memory of Joyce Bryant from Pennie & David Younger. Sidespersons: Meehyan Leefe and John Leefe Readers: Sally Doherty and Mark Curfoot-Mollington Lay Administrators: David Younger and Rob Nelson Intercessor: Michael Beall Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Wad Medani - Sudan The Right Reverend Saman Farajalla Mahdi Diocese: St Thomas the Apostle - The Venerable Peter Crosby; The Reverend Victoria Scott Ottawa Hospital Chaplaincies - Civic & General Campuses The Rev. Di Jaggassar, Chaplain; Sheila Granger, Volunteer Coordinator. Canada: Canadian Forces remembering especially members of the Governor General s Foot Guards and those in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, Christina, Maeve, Eric, Fay, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: The residents, staff & volunteers. For Those Who Have Died: June McDougall, daughter-in-law of Anne. 4 A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. (Ephesians 1:15-23) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. 9
Psalm 100 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Refrain. Know this: The Lord himself is God; he himself has made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Refrain. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; give thanks to him and call upon his name. Refrain. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his faithfulness endures from age to age. Refrain. 8 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. Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our services. Welcome to Our Visitors To become a parishioner, please fill in one of the cards found in the book rack in each pew, place it in the collection plate or give it to a sidesperson. Weekly Bulletin Deadline for Submissions Notices for the bulletin must be received by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, and will be left in for one week unless otherwise advised. Today After Both Services! Mini Bazaar and Seasons at St Bart s CD launch! The new CD features favourite pieces sung and played at St Bart s over the last 150 years. Purchase a CD for only $10.00 and then do some Christmas gift shopping at the Mini Bazaar! St Bart s Supervised Nursery is Open from 10:15 to 12 Noon The hall nursery welcomes children up to the age of 3. St Bart s Sunday School Teachers Richard and Laura welcome children aged 4-13. Registration forms are available on Sunday from your teachers. If you have any questions please contact us: lauradoyel@gmail.com rmaclure@uottawa.ca Bridge Club Mondays at 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact: David Younger 613-241-1961 Thursdays Silent Meditation & Bible Study Meditation is in the church at 8 a.m. & Bible Study is in the hall at 10 a.m. December 31 Welcome the New Year at the St Bart s Gala! Ring out our 150th Anniversary Year of Celebration with a glittering evening at St Bart s. A gala concert - with a very special surprise guest - begins our magical evening, followed by dancing, a tempting buffet, an amazing silent auction and wonderful door-prizes! Greet the New Year with friends, a glass of sparkling wine and the ringing of the church bells! This event is selling out very quickly so please book your table/tickets now! Tickets: $100.00. Contact Ruth at the office for more information. Altar Flowers Each week 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 and then contact Ruth Honeyman in the Parish Office, 613-745-7834, to confirm and provide details for the bulletin. If your date has been taken by another, tributes may be shared or an alternate date chosen. A $75.00 donation is suggested. Mark cheques Altar Flowers as tax receipts will be provided. 5
December 2 Malcolm Guite in Ottawa Some of us may remember the sonnets of Malcolm Guite that we have heard at our recent Advent carol services. Malcolm is the chaplain of Girton College, Cambridge. We have included some of his poetry in the Calendar of our bulletin. He will be coming to Ottawa on Saturday, December 2nd, to be part of an evening concert Songs and Sonnets at Dominion-Chalmers church. Tickets available at: stevebell.com/events/ Christmas Flowers Deadline Wednesday, December 13 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 our contribution and completed form in an envelope and place on the collection plate or drop off at the church office on or before December 13. Centre 454 Christmas Gift Bags Deadline Sunday, December 10th We welcome donations 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. Penelope Muller penny.muller@hotmail.com Wednesday December 6 Parish Hall, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Advent Reflection with Colin McFarland Making Straight Paths: Encountering John the Baptist Wednesday December 13 Parish Hall, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Advent Reflection with Colin McFarland "Here am I": Learning to Sing with Mary $10 contribution to defray costs of meal. Urgent Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund Rohingya Refugees More than a half million Rohingya refugees have fled extreme violence in Myanmar. This rapidly growing humanitarian crisis leaves hundreds of thousands in urgent need. PWRDF is contributing to a food relief project in Bangladesh, providing emergency rations for three months to 18,000 Rohingya refugees in the Cox s Bazar region. Note: The Canadian Government will match donations to the Rohingya Relief effort on a 1:1 basis until November 28th. Please contribute using the PWRDF envelope found in the pew. PWRDF Advent Reflections The Reverend Shawn Sanford Beck created this year s Advent reflections. To receive a daily devotion during Advent by email go to: pwrdf.org/resources/seasonal/ or download the entire PDF at: pwrdf.org/uploads/555/advent2017.pdf. A Reading from the Book of Ezekiel For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice. Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the Lord, have spoken. (Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. 6 7