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Dear People of God,
September is the month in which the Church focuses attention on the
Moreton Park Cottages as one of our social outreach projects meeting
an important need. These cottages were built some fifty years ago,
and their story is intriguing.
The idea for the Moreton Park Cottages came about after heavy rains
in 1950 and 1951 brought to light that there were many members of
the congregation who could not afford adequate housing, and it was
felt that the Church should do something for its aging poor. The project
was designed to benefit such persons as well as other Anglicans.
The cottages were to be occupied by “ genteel ladies of slender
means ” . Residents should be able to take care of their physical
means, as well as maintain themselves independently of the Church.
The cottages were built in 1955 and opened on January 31, 1956 by Sir
Hugh Foot, the Governor of Jamaica.
With the passage of time the number of ladies occupying the cottages
has decreased, and over the years the facilities have inevitably deteriorated
somewhat, requiring renovation and upgrading. Two units have already
been renovated, having been smartened up but need to be addressed
substantively. Security needs to be enhanced, the northern perimeter
fence having all but disappeared, with makeshift patching in places.
As with any other project, there are a numbers of things which the
Church would have wanted to accomplish with this project. For example,
the late Bishop Herman Spence, when Rector, would have been pleased
if a common room was built, there being a lack of communal facilities
for social interaction among the residents and for the holding of
meetings and developmental activities, or entertaining friends and
family.
The Moreton Park Cottages have impacted on the spiritual life of those
members of the congregation who have been involved in this area of
the Church's work over the years. This is particularly true of the
young members of the congregation. In fact, as a result of their involvement,
several have entered the sacred order.
We extend a warm welcome to all those visiting with us today!
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 Mr. &
Mrs. Keith Ramsey who will be celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary
on the 20th of September.
Congratulations to Miss
Christine McDonald who has been appointed Judge of the Supreme Court.
We express condolences to
the family of Ivy Stewart whose funeral service will be on Saturday,
September 22 Also to John Isaacs on the passing of his brother Noel.
Dwayne Smith will be doing
surgery on his other leg on Thursday, September 20. We are asking
for the congregation’s support once more towards this worthy
cause. Cheques should be made payable to St. Andrew Parish Church-Dwayne
Smith Fund or cash be given to Mr. Asquith Brown or Mr. Trevor Blake.
The Golf Tournament and
Family fun day for the St. Andrew Care Centre will be held on Saturday,
October 20, 2007.
Join the Young Adults on
Friday, September 21 as they explore the basic principles of Anglicanism
with Canon Ernle Gordon in the Old Court House at 6:00p.m.
Please remember to bring
items that are non-perishable for the Dorcas basket.
Did you know?
The Holy Scriptures, commonly called the Bible, are
the books of the Old and New Testaments; other books,
called the Apocrypha, are often included in the Bible.
The Apocrypha is a collection of additional books written
by people of the Old Covenant.
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A Quote for Reflection:
“You pray best when the mirror of your soul is
empty of every im- age, except the image of the visible Father. This
image is the Wisdom of the Father, the Word of the Father and the
Glory of the Father”. -Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude
 We are inviting you
to share your thoughts and suggestions relating to our ministry here
at St. Andrew's. Please email your comments to us at standrewch@cwjamaica.com.
Activities this week ...
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Please remember to pray for our sick and shut-in members.
Shut-In Members
- Minetta Smith
- Zoe Davis
- Ulis Badley
- The Ladies at the Verley Home
Sick Members
- Veta McMillan
- Gloria Sinclair
- Rebecca Forbes
- Eulalee Tulloch
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Prayers Of Intercession
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Lord God, you come and seek us out;
you call us and empower us to live to your glory; you are
our Shepherd and guide; you are our God. We pray for all who
have strayed from the faith, all who are lost in various ways,
especially any whose lives are in danger. We pray for shepherds
of your flock; for all ministers, pastors, bishops, priests
and deacons.
Good and faithful Shepherd,
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guide us into the ways of life and peace.
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God our protector, we remember before you all
who work or live in dangerous places or a hostile environment,
all who are suffering at this time as a result of storms and
disasters, all who are the victims of strife and warfare.
We pray for all who are seeking peace and well-being for the
world: we remember the United Nations and peace- keeping forces.
Good and faithful Shepherd,
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guide us into the ways of life and peace.
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Lord, we give thanks for all who have
sought us out in times of trouble, who have been a source
of strength and joy to us. We pray that you will guide all
who teach and influence others. Let us know your presence
in our homes and with our loved ones. Guide us in our choices
and in our friendships.
Good and faithful Shepherd,
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guide us into the ways of life and peace.
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We ask you to be with all who walk in darkness:
may your love and light protect the depressed and despairing;
may your strength and hope be known to the discouraged. We
ask your blessing upon all who are ill at home or in hospital;
we remember especially …
Good and faithful Shepherd
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guide us into the ways of life and peace.
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We pray for all who are entering the shadow of
death and for their loved ones in their time of anxiety. Bless
all who are in a hospice and all who have the care of the
terminally ill. We pray for all who have passed through death
and entered life eternal.
Good and faithful Shepherd,
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guide us into the ways of life and peace.
(Silence may be kept)
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Good and gracious Shepherd, we rejoice in your
protection and care, we know you will seek us out and save
us: guide us, O Lord, and keep us in the ways that lead to
peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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Hymn: All Praise to Thee
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All praise to thee,
for thou, O King divine,
didst yield the glory
that of right was thine,
that in our troubled hearts
thy grace might shine:
hallelujah; hallelujah!
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Thou cam’st to us
in lowliness of thought,
by thee the outcast
and the poor were sought,
and by thy death
was God’s salvation wrought:
hallelujah; hallelujah!
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Let this mind be
in us which was in thee,
who wast a servant
that we might be free,
humbling thyself
to death on Calvary:
hallelujah; hallelujah!
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Wherefore, by God’s
eternal purpose, thou
art high exalted
o’er all creatures now,
and given the name
to which all knees shall bow:
hallelujah; hallelujah!
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Let every tongue
confess with one accord
in heaven and earth that
Jesus Christ is Lord;
and God eternal
be by all adored:
hallelujah; hallelujah!
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Hymn: Holy, Holy
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Holy, holy, holy, holy
holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
And we lift our hearts before You.
as a token of our love:
holy, holy, holy, holy.
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Gracious Father, gracious Father,
we’re so glad to be Your children, gracious Father;
and we lift our heads before You
as a token of our love,
gracious Father, gracious Father.
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Precious Jesus, precious Jesus,
we’re so glad that You’ve redeemed us, precious
Jesus;
and we lift our hands before You
as a token of our love,
precious Jesus, precious Jesus.
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Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit,
come and fill our hearts anew, Holy Spirit!
and we lift our voice before You
as a token of our love,
Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit.
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Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, hallelujah
and we lift our hearts before You
as a token of our love,
hallelujah, hallelujah.
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Hymn: There is no love like the love of Jesus
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There is no love like the love of Jesus,
never to fade or fall,
till into the fold of the peace of God
He has gathered us all.
Refrain:
Jesus’ love, precious love,
boundless and pure and free!
O turn to that love, weary wandering soul,
Jesus pleadeth with thee.
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There is no heart like the heart of Jesus,
filled with a tender love,
no throb nor throe that our hearts can know
but He feels it above.
Refrain:
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O let us hark to the voice of Jesus!
O may we never roam,
till safe we rest on His loving breast
in the dear heavenly home.
Refrain:
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Hymn: I am the Bread of Life
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I am the bread of life.
You who come to me shall not hunger;
and who believe in shall not thirst.
No one can come to me
unless the Father beckons.
Refrain:
And I will raise you up,
and I will raise you up,
and I will raise you up on the last day.
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The bread that I will give
is my flesh for the life of the world,
and if you eat of this bread,
you shall live forever,
you shall live forever.
Refrain:
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Unless you eat
of the flesh of the Son of Man,
and drink of his blood,
and drink of his blood,
you shall not have life within you.
Refrain:
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Hymn: The Church of Christ in Every Age
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The church of Christ in every age,
be set by change but Spirit led,
must claim and test its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
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Across the world, across the street
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die
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Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ’s sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ’s humanity.
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For Christ alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
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We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord:
to care for all without reserve
and spread Christ’s liberating word.
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Today's Services
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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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 and SERMON
(Corporate for Women’s Working Committee) |
| Processional |
All Praise to Thee |
| Old Testament |
Exodus 32:1,7-14
[Miss Marie Thompson] |
| Psalm |
51
Refrain: Create in me
a clean heart, O God.
(All Sit – No Gloria) |
| Epistle |
Timothy 1:12-17
[Mrs. Myrtle White] |
| Gradual |
178 [Children leave for Sunday School] |
| Gospel |
Luke 15: 1-10 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Dr. David Kuck |
| The
Prayers of Intercession |
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| Offertory |
261 |
| Communion |
Holy, holy
There is no love like the love of Jesus;
I am the Bread of Life |
| Recessional |
The Church of Christ in Every Age
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9:45 a.m.
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MORNING PRAYER and SERMON |
| Processional |
All Praise to Thee |
| Jubilate |
[BCP page 37] |
| Psalm |
51: 1-11 (All Stand) |
| Old Testament |
Exodus 32:1,7-14 |
| Benedictus |
[BCP page 40] |
| Second Reading |
Luke 15: 1-10 |
| Hymn |
178 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Dr. David Kuck |
| Hymn |
261 |
| Recessional |
582
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6:00 p.m.
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HOLY EUCHARIST and SERMON |
| Introit |
413 |
| Old Testament |
Exodus 32:1,7-14 |
| Psalm |
51 |
| Gradual |
178 |
| Gospel |
Luke 15: 1-10 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Major Sirrano Kitson |
| Offertory |
261 |
| Recessional |
582
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Activities This Week
Monday
September 17 |
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Blood Pressure Clinic
Bible Study
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Tuesday
September 18 |
9:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Finance Committee Meeting
St. Andrew Settlement
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Wednesday
September 19 |
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Holy Eucharist
Grounds & Environs Committee
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Thursday
September 20 |
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Senior Choir Rehearsal
Church Committee Meeting
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Friday
September 21
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9:00 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist |
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Saturday
September 22
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11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
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Little Brothers of St. Andrew
Youth Choir Rehearsal
Youth Fellowship
Altar Guild |
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