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My Beloved Friends,
The purpose of the 'Greeting of Peace' in the liturgy, is to signify
reconciliation with other people as we prepare to make an offering
to God in obedience to Matthew 5: 23-24. In the exchange of peace
we intentionally signify that God's forgiveness is made manifest
in the experience of Shalom. In this act we are set free, forgiven
and have the opportunity for a new beginning. We are called to
discard the old life and its cycle of sin, shame and guilt and
walk in the new life of the love of God and the joy and peace
of Christ.
The early church placed great emphasis on reconciliation. An unwillingness
to forgive one's neighbour openly would attract the discipline
of the church. Here the injunction from Matthew is applicable.
"If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember
that your brother/sister has something against you, leave your
gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your
brother/sister and then come and offer your gift." A person
who was recalcitrant and did not intend to be reconciled to his
neighbour was considered to have disqualified himself from participation
in the Eucharist and from receiving communion.
(1 Corinthians 11: 27-29.)
The body can only express what our inner attitude really is. It
is the inner state of the soul of our thoughts which will affect
the way we approach the greeting of peace. However, it is not
merely a gesture, but must be a heartfelt act in obedience to
the call of the Lord to be reconciled one with the other. We need
to recognize that this is an action of the whole community at
worship. As we enter into the act of penitence together, we are
assured of God's forgiveness through the proclamation of the absolution
and express our gratitude to God for his mercy and what He has
done for us. These are the actions of the whole church and not
only a matter of one's own individual salvation. The exchange
of peace is also an affirmation of the reconciled community to
the Lord, and affirms the Lord's voice in the words "Peace
be with you"(Hebrew: shalom alechem.)
The giving and receiving of the peace, help to shape and form the
community of faith which itself is oriented toward the presence
of the Lord in his assembled community of which He is the host.
The exchange of peace is not a social function nor is it just
an expression of an individual's goodwill. It requires a predisposition
of penitence, reconciliation and a willingness to live the fruit
of the spirit; love, joy, peace … as described by Paul in
Ephesians 5: 22-25.
We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors. The peace of God
be with you all.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Sirrano Kitson
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"Growing through Faith, Commitment and Action"
Almighty God, by your grace you have given us new life in
Jesus Christ and by your Spirit you have called us to
Proclaim Him as Saviour by word and action. Teach
us to walk in your way more trustfully, to accept
your truth more faithfully and to share your life
more lovingly. By the power of the Holy Spirit guide
us in our work for the church, so that we may come
as one family to the Kingdom of the Father, where
you live and reign forever. Amen.
(A Prayer for Renewal and Mission)
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Parish News
Congratulations: To Mrs. Pearl Stern, who will be
celebrating her 90th birthday on the 18th of April and also to
Mrs. Kathleen Neysmith who recently celebrated her 97th
birthday.
To Brad Hamilton for winning six (6) medals and Dominic
Walters for winning seven (7) medals at the recent CARIFTA
swim meet.
Condolences: To Mrs. Lona Brown on the death of her mother
Dorothy Omess, the family of Marion Marshall, the family of Leo
Justin Whyte and to Mrs. Karlene Jennings on the death of her
father.
Alpha 2007 begins on Wednesday, April 18 at the Church Hall
and continues on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. until July 4.
Please support the Women's Auxiliary Fish Fry on April 20
at the Church Hall.
The Rector and the Reception Committee is inviting all Newly
Confirmed, to a Reception on Saturday April 21 at 9:00 a.m.
at the church.
Activities this week ...
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Please remember to pray for our sick and shut-in
members and for the families who have lost loved ones.
Shut-In Members
- Madge Nelson
- Ivy Levy
- Monica Berry
- Madge Berry
- Lucille Berry
Sick Members
- Wycliffe Williams
- Robert Sayle
- Myrtle Osbourne
- Millicent Smith
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Prayers Of Intercession
Second Sunday of Easter
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We pray for all who witness to
your resurrection, for those who speak of your presence,
for preachers of the word and ministers of the sacraments;
for those who reveal your presence by the way they live.
We pray for all who are in doubt and for all who are seeking
you. We pray for unity in the church and in the world.
We call to you,
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my Lord and my God. |
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We come today with the oppressed
peoples, with all who have lost their freedom, all who
have lost hope. We pray for all who have been taken hostage,
all who have been imprisoned because of their beliefs;
that in the darkness they may find your love.
We call to you,
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my Lord and my God. |
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We pray for any fellowship to
which we belong,
for communities and clubs, for welfare organizations,
for social groups, for those with whom we share our worship.
We give thanks for your appearing in the Upper Room, and
pray for our homes and loved ones.
We call to you,
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my Lord and my God. |
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We remember all who are despairing,
those who doubt their abilities.
We pray for all who lack confidence, those afraid to trust
themselves or others.
We remember all who are lonely, all who are fearful.
We pray for those in sickness………………………..
looking to you in hope,
O risen Christ.
We call to you,
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my Lord and my God. |
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Risen Lord, in you is our hope;
in life, in death and to eternity our hope is in you.
We rejoice with all who have entered into the fullness
of life eternal.
We pray especially for loved ones departed…….
may we with them have a share in your eternal
kingdom.
We call to you,
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my Lord and my God.
(Silence may be kept)
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Christ, our risen Lord, no
tomb can
keep you, no door is closed to you,
no heart is barred to you, no mind is shut off from you.
Come lead us out of darkness into
light, out of doubt into faith, out of
death into life eternal:
Jesus Christ our risen Lord.
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Hymn: Be Still For The Presence of The Lord
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Be still, for the presence of the Lord,
The Holy One, is here;
Come bow before Him now
With reverence and fear:
In Him no sin is found -
We stand on holy ground.
Be still, for the presence of the
Lord,
The Holy One, is here.
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Be still, for the glory of the Lord,
Is shining all around;
He burns with holy fire,
With splendour He is crowned:
How awesome is the sight -
Our radiant King of light!
Be still, for the glory of the
Lord
Is shining all around.
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Be still, for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place:
He comes to cleanse and heal,
To minister His grace -
No work too hard for Him.
In faith receive from Him.
Be still, for the power of the
Lord
Is moving in this place.
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Hymn: Christ Is Risen! Hallelujah!
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Christ is risen! Hallelujah!
Risen our victorious Head;
Sing His praises; hallelujah!
Christ is risen from the dead.
Gratefully our hearts adoreHim,
As His light once more appears;
Bowing down in joy before Him,
Risen up from grief and tears.
Christ is risen! Hallelujah!
Risen our victorious Head;
Sing His praises; hallelujah!
Christ is risen from the dead.
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Christ is risen! All the sadness
Of His earthly life is o'er;
Through the open gates of glad
ness
He returns to life once more.
Death and hell before Him
bending,
He doth rise the victor now,
Angels on His steps attending,
Glory round His wounded brow.
Christ is risen…
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Christ is risen! Henceforth never
Death or hell shall us enthral;
We are Christ's, in Him for ever
We have triumphed over all;
All the doubting and dejection
Of our trembling hearts have
ceased.
'Tis His day of resurrection;
Let us rise and keep the feast.
Christ is risen ...
Repeat verse 1
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Hymn: Jesus, Stand Among Us
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Jesus, stand among us in Thy risen power,
Let this time of worship be a hallowed hour.
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Breathe the Holy Spirit into every heart;
Bid the fears and sorrows from each soul depart.
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Thus with quickened footsteps
We'll pursue our way,
Watching for the dawning of eternal day.
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Hymn: How deep the Father's love for us
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How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss -
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the chosen one
Bring many sons to glory.
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Beyond the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders;
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished.
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I will not boast in anything,
No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer,
But this I know with all my heart,
His wounds have paid my ransom.
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Today's Services
Second Sunday of Easter
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6:30 a.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST
(Book of Common Prayer) |
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7:30 a.m.
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SUNG EUCHARIST
& SERMON
(Corporate for Brotherhood of St. Andrew) |
| Introit |
602 (Parts 1 &
3) |
| First Reading |
Acts 5:12a, 17-22,
25-59
[Mr. Godfrey Perkins] |
| Psalm |
118: 19-24 [BCP page
626]
(Refrain) "Give thanks to the Lord,
for He is good; His mercy endures
forever."
ALL SIT. NO GLORIA |
| Epistle |
Revelation 1:9-19
[Mr. Nevin Woolcock] |
| Gradual |
Jesus,
stand among us |
| Gospel |
John 20:19-31 |
| Sermon |
Dr. David Kuck |
| The
Prayers of Intercession |
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| Offertory |
142 |
| Communion |
400, 413,
How deep the Father's love for us;
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord
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| Recessional |
Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!
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9:45 a.m.
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MORNING
PRAYER & SERMON |
| Processional |
602 (Parts 1 &
3) |
| Christ our
Passover |
[BCP Page 37]
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| Psalm |
118: 19-24 |
| First Reading |
Acts 5:12a, 17-22,
25-59 |
| Benedictus
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[BCP Page 40] |
| Second Reading
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John 20:19-31 |
| Hymn |
Jesus,
stand among us |
| Sermon |
Dr. David Kuck |
| Hymns |
142, Christ
is Risen! Hallelujah! |
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6:00 p.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST
& SERMON |
| Introit |
602 (Parts 1 &
3) |
| Old Testament |
Acts 5:12a, 17-22,
25-59 |
| Psalm |
118: 19-24 |
| Gradual |
Jesus,
stand among us |
| Gospel |
John 20:19-31 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Major Sirrano
Kitson |
| Offertory |
142 |
| Recessional |
Christ is Risen! Hallelujah!
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Activities This Week
Monday
April 16 |
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Bible Study
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Tuesday
April 17 |
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
CFFC Meeting
Finance Committee
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Wednesday
April 18 |
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Grounds & Environs Committee
Alpha
Grief Support
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Thursday
April 19 |
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Senior Choir Rehearsal
Church Committee
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Friday
April 20 |
9:00 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist |
Saturday
April 21 |
11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
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Little Brothers of St.
Andrew
Youth Choir Rehearsal
Youth Fellowship |
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