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Members of the Monday Afternoon Bridge Club Right: Nancy Chance, Bill Bethune, Anne McDougall & Jane Bethune The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards Chapel Left: Don Eldon, Jane Little, Nancy Hooper & Barbara Konst Right: Joan Kellett, Terry McMeans, Pat Bailey & Sue Revere The Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 2B4 Parish Office: 613-745-7834 ext 410 email: stbarts@on.aibn.com 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 613-435-1767 Members of Corporation Rector s Warden Rob Nelson 613-748-3009 People s Warden Brian Eckert 613-421-7802 Deputy Warden Judy Wiesinger 613-422-6509 Deputy Warden Sheila Perry 613-744-1711 Treasurer Carol Devenny 613-744-6776 Chair, Parish Council Victoria Harris 613-741-5413 Icon Greek Orthodox Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth." John 1:50 The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector The Second Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. January 18 2015 12

The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 18, 2015 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, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 p. 6 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 p. 8 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 p. 509 The Gospel: John 1:43-52 p. 9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76 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 Blessing Announcements Dismissal. Thanks be to God. Sidesperson and Reader: Helen Toft Lay Administrator: Mary Ann Matzinger 2 11

The Calendar George Fox (1624-1691) The commemoration of George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends, the Quakers, is on January 13 th, close to the Sunday when we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. They are both celebrations of the work of the Holy Spirit. George Fox was born into a weaver s home in Leicestershire at a time when plurality of emerging religious expression and experience cloaked hard political dynamics that led to civil war. Fox was apprenticed to a cobbler, for his parents saw his future in trade, but his vocation led him elsewhere. He felt acute spiritual unease and left home in 1643 to wander the country, often at night, seeking truth and meaning. At age 18 he heard a voice, he later called an Inner Light, telling him to follow Christ. The experience was accompanied by a physical shaking, which was sometimes repeated before other, later, revelations. Though solitary, he was not alone, for thousands found the principal denominations unsatisfactory. Guided by the Inner Light, he found himself moved to preach widely and clearly on biblical principles and society, but always in response to God, not drawing on an extensive education. His key vision came in late May 1652, when he was moved to climb Pendle Hill, in the Lancashire fells, and was granted a vision of multitudes who would follow in his way, and on June 9 th & 13 th his preaching to over 1000 people is thought of as the birth of Quakerism. Shortly afterwards he founded the Society of Friends. He preached against an established church (which he view as corruptible), and took on both episcopalians and others during Cromwell s Commonwealth. As a result he was sent to jail eight times and beaten up on innumerable occasions. He preached an Early Church vision, of Christians who would help each other, conduct themselves with honesty and integrity, and never resort to violence. Quakers expected persecution. His message, and the example of many followers, spread like wildfire, so that at the end of his life, which included two years in America (Pennsylvania was originally a Quaker colony), one tenth of the population of England were Friends. Two years before he died, the Act of Toleration was passed, giving Protestants freedom of expression. His clear example of openness to the Holy Spirit, and his itinerant way of life, are quite different from the materialism that pervades our Society. Submitted by Chris Burn The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 18, 2015 10:30 a. m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 green prayer book Organ Prelude: Two Slow Airs for Organ Herbert Howells Opening Hymn: 5 Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies Ratisbon Greeting Priest The grace And also with you. Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 p. 6 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 p. 7 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 p. 8 Gradual Hymn: 508 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Kingsfold The Gospel: John 1:43-51 p. 9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Nicene Creed The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace Offertory Hymn: 529 God, My Hope on You Is Founded Michael Prayer over the Gifts Living God, you have revealed your Son as the Messiah. May we hear his word and follow it, and live as children of light. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer No. 2 p.196 The Lord s Prayer p. 211 The 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: 70 Jesus the Joy of Loving Hearts Maryton Anthem: O Come, Ye Servants of the Lord Christopher Tye 10 12 3

Prayer after Communion God of glory, you nourish us with bread from heaven. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, that through us your light may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. 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: 505 Be Thou My Vision Slane Dismissal Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Two Slow Airs for Organ Herbert Howells Sidespersons: Richard Capson and Jake Harding Readers: Judy Wiesinger and Bob Orr Lay Assistants: Rob Nelson and Philip Anido Intercessor: Ray Perrin Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity London-Canterbury The Right Reverend and Right Hon Richard John Carew Chartres London-Edmonton The Right Reverend Peter William Wheatley London - Fulham The Right Reverend Jonathan Mark Richard Baker London-Kensington The Right Reverend Paul Gavin Williams London - Stepney The Right Reverend Adrian Newman London - Willesden The Right Reverend Peter Allan Broadbent Diocese: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Emmanuel, Arnprior The Reverend Canon Roger Young St Paul s, Almonte The Reverend Pat Martin Crosstalk, our diocesan newspaper, Art Babych, editor In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem we pray for St Paul s Episcopal Church, Shefa Amr Canada: Remembering our Armed Forces and especially members of the Governor General s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Heather & Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, Bev & Sharon Stannard, Matthew, Elizabeth, Charles, Liz, Marion, Robert Hampson The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Violet & Phyllis. For Those Who Have Died: Al McKay, whose service will be held here on Friday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. 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. Coffee Hour Join us for coffee in the parish hall following our services. Our hosts at 10:30 are Joanne Nelson & Mary Mahoney. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish. The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the first chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John beginning at the 43rd verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP) The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. (BAS) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." (John 1:43-51) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) 4 9 9

A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food," and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, "The two shall be one flesh." But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. (1 Corinthians 6:12-20) 8 Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Sunday School Calling all 4 to 13 year-olds! New arrivals are always welcome. Join us for lessons, crafts, songs, family services and more! Please see Chelsea Honeyman (Sunday School Coordinator) to register before or after the 10:30 service. St Bart s Sunday Nursery, for infants & children up to the age of 3, is open from 10:15 until after coffee hour. Julia Laku Coordinator Thursday Mornings Silent Meditation and Bible Study Meditation is held in the church at 8:00 & Bible Study in the hall at 10:00. 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 $60 donation is suggested. Please mark cheques Altar Flowers. Tax receipts will be issued. Envelopes 2015 New envelope sets are now on the table by the coat rack at the back of the church. Please pick up your set and verify your address. If you want envelopes, but do not find yours there, please call Ruth at the church office (613-745-7834) or Ron Burrows, Envelope Secretary (613-746-1763). You do not normally receive envelopes if you are on PAR, but if you put your cheque for an additional donation on the Sunday collection plate or mail it to the church office it will be credited to your PAR account. Mark Your Calendars! January 25 Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service: 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception. St George and St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church, 1081 Cadboro Rd., Ottawa. January 30 Skating at Rideau Hall It's back! There will be skating for members of St. Bart's on the rink at Rideau Hall. This will be followed by a potluck dinner in the church hall for both skaters and non-skaters. Please sign the sheet in the hall TODAY! February 1 7:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for Candelmas Please plan to attend this service marking the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Evensong (Evening Prayer) is the evening service of the Anglican Church. It was compiled for the Book of Common Prayer from the offices of Vespers and Compile by Archbishop Cranmer. The service is composed of bible readings, prayers, hymns, and canticles. The latter have been set to music since the 16th century, and are foundational elements of the Anglican choral tradition, being sung daily in cathedrals and chapels around the world. The Magnificat is Mary's humble response to God's message delivered to her by the angel Gabriel at the Annunciation. It has been part of the church's evening office since the 6th century. The Nunc dimittis is Simeon's response to meeting the Messiah, even as a baby. He prepares for the evening light, for the end of each day, and, eventually for the end of our lives. Submitted by Chris Burn. 5

A Reading from the First Book of Samuel Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called, "Samuel! Samuel!" and he said, "Here I am!" and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. The Lord called again, "Samuel!" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3:1-10) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You trace my journeys and my resting places and are acquainted with all my ways. Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O Lord, know it altogether. You press upon me behind and before and lay your hand upon me. Refrain. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain to it. For you yourself created my inmost parts; you knit me together in my mother s womb. I will thank you because I am marvellously made; your works are wonderful, and I know it well. Refrain. My body was not hidden from you, while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book; they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. Refrain. How deep I find your thoughts, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours. Refrain. 6 7