Advent & Christmas Services First Sunday of Advent December 3 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. Christmas Eve 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 The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel Parable of the Talents Willem de Poorter 1608-68 Narodni Galerie, Prague Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents. Matthew 25:20 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 a.m. Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion & Holy Baptism November 19, 2017 12
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 19, 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 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. First Reading: Judges 4:1-7 p. 7 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 p. 9 Psalm 123 p. 498 The Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 p. 10 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 Gloria Blessing Announcements Dismissal. Thanks be to God. Sidesperson and Reader: Jane Billings Lay Administrator: Brian Eckert 2 Sanctuary Flowers The flowers are given to the glory of God & in thanksgiving on the occasion of the baptism of Evatt Ronald McLaren from his family. & In loving memory of The Reverend Father Llewellyn C.E. Graham by the Curfoot-Mollington/Price family. The Calendar St Cecilia (d. c.177 or c.223), Martyr November 22 nd is the Feast of St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and church music. Her legend presents her as a Roman of noble birth from the 3 rd century, who secretly became a Christian and swore a vow of perpetual virginity. She converted her husband Valerian on their wedding day and promised him an audience with her guardian angel if he took a similar vow. The angel gave them both crowns of white lilies and red roses, the lilies to signify their purity and the roses to foretell their martyrdom. In turn, Valerian converted his brother Tiburtius and together they helped the Christians in Rome until they were themselves martyred. The authorities then turned on Cecilia, and tried to kill her by scalding her lungs with hot steam in the bathhouse of her home. When she survived this torture, they sent in an executioner, who only half finished his task. Cecilia lived for three more days, encouraging her friends in their faith until she was taken up. The clarity of her legend, most well known as Chaucer s Second Nun s Tale, contrasts with the problems surrounding the date and place of her death and the absence of any account about her from the 4 th century. She was buried in the catacombs, but in the early 9 th century her body was taken across Rome to the church in Trastevere that bears her name and of its synonymous founder. Trastevere had a substantial Jewish Christian population, amongst whom the legend became entangled with the story of Esther. In 1599 her body was exhumed during a renovation of the church, apparently complete and uncorrupted in the sealed coffin. Cecilia s legend, formalized in the 5 th century, suggested that when she sang to God in her heart she heard the music of heaven (the Music of the Spheres). The historical insecurity of her legend, especially the fact that writers such as Jerome and Ambrose, who celebrated martyrs, did not mention her might raise serious concern for those of us preoccupied with material evidence. It should not be of great significance, however, to those of us who experience, on occasion, the magical realism of the Holy Spirit s creative energy channeled through music and musicians. 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 14th 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, "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'" (Matthew 25:14-30) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 19, 2017 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 green prayer book Organ Prelude: Praeludium and Fuga in G major J.S. Bach Processional Hymn: 5 Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies Ratisbon 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 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 First Reading: Judges 4:1-7 p. 7 Psalm 123 p. 8 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 p. 9 Gradual Hymn: 164 What King Would Wade Baptism The Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 p. 10 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie Baptism BAS p. 153 Evatt Ronald McLaren We welcome Evatt s family & friends. Prayers for the Candidates p. 155 Celebration of Baptism p. 156 This addition to the Baptismal Covenant was added by our General Synod in 2013. It will be asked at the end of the questions on p. 159 Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth? 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: 500 Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant Servant Song 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. Eucharistic Prayer No. 2 p. 196 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 Breaking of the Bread Priest 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. 3
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: 94 Wait for the Lord, Whose Day Is Near Wait for the Lord Anthem: The Lamb John Tavener Prayer after Communion 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. 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: 397 Praise the One who Breaks the Darkness Dismissal.Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Allabreve in D major 4 Nettleton J.S. Bach Sidespersons: Michèle Corriveau and Jake Harding Readers: Jonathan Adams and Sue Revere Lay Administrators: Betty Smallridge and Ray Perrin Intercessor: Mark Curfoot-Mollington Sanctuary Flowers The flowers are given to the glory of God & in thanksgiving on the occasion of the baptism of Evatt Ronald McLaren from his family. & In loving memory of The Reverend Father Llewellyn C.E. Graham by the Curfoot-Mollington/Price family. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Uyo - Niger Delta, Nigeria The Right Reverend Prince Asukwo Antai Diocese: St Matthew s, Ottawa The Reverend Gregor Sneddon 126th Men s Cursillo Weekend November 23 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. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Residents, staff & volunteers A Memorial Service will be held at St Bart s for Joyce Bryant at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24th. A reception will follow in the hall. A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) Hear what the spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. 9
Psalm 123 To you I lift up my eyes, to you enthroned in the heavens. As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, until he show us his mercy. Refrain. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy, for we have had more than enough of contempt, Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich, and of the derision of the proud. 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 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. 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 maclure@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. 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. 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. Next Sunday, November 26 Mini Bazaar You still have an opportunity to purchase a treasure or two at the Mini Bazaar to be held after both services. 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/ 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 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. A Reading from the Book of Judges The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. So the Lord sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Haroshethhagoiim. Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help; for he had nine hundred chariots of iron, and had oppressed the Israelites cruelly twenty years. At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgement. She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, "The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you, 'Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun. I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.'" (Judges 4:1-7) Hear what the spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. 6 7