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Dear People of God,
We had a wonderful and joyful Eucharistic celebration last Sunday
at the National Arena with our guest The Most Rev’d and Rt.
Honourable Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York and Primate of
England. His message and passion are based on the belief, “Be
the change that you want in the world” . This exhortation
by the Archbishop moved me to look again at the question, what
does it mean to become what we desire in others?
If all of us become what we desire in others, which is to practice
what we believe, would we have a better society? It is our experience
of love and affirmation which will clothe us with a healthy sense
of self- esteem and self- worth that can engender the social graces
which are necessary for a gentler and more productive people.
What we desire in others must begin with each individual practicing
kindness, respect and being helpful. A guiding scriptural principle
which has directed past generations is, “Do unto others as
you would have them do to you ” . (Matt. 7:12) A present
teaching for health practitioners is, “ If you cannot do
good do not harm” . Christians have been commanded by Christ
and have promised at their Baptism and at each participation in
Holy Communion to “ love one another as I have loved you”
(John 13: 34). Jesus demonstrated this command in his ministry,
through his teaching and lived it as the principle for relating
and the litmus test of discipleship. (John 13: 35)
It is the nurturing of our relationship with God who works within
us through the power of the Holy Spirit at the cellular level
of our souls that enables us to demonstrate the fruit of love
as justice, joy as rejoicing, and peace as whole- ness. Without
this nurturing ingredient which is necessary for our corporate
and individual well-being we are prone to be warped by the dark
and destructive evil forces of our nature. As Mother Theresa said,
“ We are capable of good or evil. We are not born bad; everybody
has something good inside. Some hide it, some neglect it, but
it is there. God created us to love and to be loved, so it is
our test from God to choose one path or another. ” It is
for us as a caring and nurturing community of faith to live and
teach the gospel of Christ which has the power to change and infuse
the fruit of the Spirit.
As a nation we celebrate National Heritage week which calls to
mind the legacy of our heroes and those people of courage who
fought for the dismantling of slavery and crown colony rule and
bequeathed to us the freedom we now enjoy. They embodied the belief
of the Archbishop of York and Primate of England.
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. Ronald Clarke on their 51st wedding anni- versary on
October 6th. To Sylvia Baugh on her 97 th birthday on Oct. 17
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Flowers at the foot
of the altar are given in loving memory of Marion Marshall by
her family.
We express condolences
to the families of Gloria Sinclair who passed away on October
8, to Mrs. Daphne Whitely on the death of her brother, Selbourne
Foster and Josetta Ewers on the passing of her father.
St. Jude’s Church
– Stony Hill is celebrating 120 years of witness. A Sacred
Concert is planned for November 8 and the venue and time will
be announce at a later date.
The Family Fun Day
and Golf Tournament for the St. Andrew Care Centre
will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007.
The Women’s
Auxiliary annual ‘Jamaica Nite’ will
be on Friday, October 19 at the Church Hall from 4:30 p.m.–
7:30 p.m.
Harvest Thanksgiving
is on October 28, 2007. The Harvest Supper will take place on
November 16 at the Church Hall.
St. Luke’s
family will be hosting a banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
on November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the church
office $4000.00 each. Mr. Vivian Crawford will be master of ceremonies.
A Quote for your Reflection
“We must be loved by God first, and only then
can we give to others. For us to want to give love
to others we must be full of love to give. God acts
in this way. It is He who moves us all to do what
we are doing, and if we feel His love for us then
this love emanates from us. His love has no boundaries.”
The book by Mother Theresa– A Simple Path.
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Did you know?
The Diocese of York is older than the Diocese of
Canterbury. The latter was said to have been founded
by St. Augustine. The Archbishop of York is the second
highest ranking cleric in England. Notably, the Archbishop
of York is styled the Primate of England whereas the
Archbishop of Canterbury is styled the Primate of
all England.
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 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
- Maisie Foster
- Sylvia Baugh
- Winnie Berry
- Marion Leon
Sick Members
- Pearl Parchment
- Ozetta Christian
- Albert Robinson
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Prayers Of Intercession
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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Holy and Mighty God, how wonderful
is all your creation; we give you thanks and praise for
all you have given to us. We pray for the work of the
church among the scorned and rejected, among those who
are not easily accepted socially. We pray for the church
’ s work among those suffering with leprosy, among
those living with HIV or AIDS, among all of whom society
is afraid or scornful. We pray for Christians who work
in dangerous or lonely places; we remember those who suffer
persecution for their faith.
Lord, you are our hope.
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We put our trust in you.
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We pray for down-town areas of cities, for
areas of deprivation and places looked on as ghettos.
We pray for all who are not allowed a fair chance in life
because of where they reside or how they look. We remember
all areas where there is prejudice and hostility, all
places of ethnic fear and animosity.
Lord, you are our hope.
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We put our trust in you.
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We thank you for all our nations
heroes: past, present and future. We thank you for our
personal heroes. We give thanks for those who have accepted
us as we are, and we pray for our friends and our loved
ones, that our communities may be places of peace and
mutual love, that we may learn respect for all peoples.
We remember all those who feel rejected and unloved.
Lord, you are our hope.
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We put our trust in you.
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We pray for all who have been disfigured through
accident or illness. We remember those who suffer through
the cruelty and thoughtlessness of others. We pray for
all who are working with people with contagious diseases.
We remember friends and loved ones who are ill at this
time. We pray especially for…
Lord, you are our hope.
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We put our trust in you.
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We give thanks that you heal and renew your
people. We pray for loved ones departed remembering especially
today…
Lord, you are our hope.
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We put our trust in you.
(Silence may be kept)
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Almighty God, whose power is revealed in
our weakness, and whose grace meets our every need; we
give you thanks for your healing and your love and pray
you will guide us always to keep our hope and our trust
in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
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Hymn: O Christ, The Great Foundation
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O Christ, the great foundation
On which Your people stand
To preach Your true salvation
In every age and land:
Pour out Your Holy Spirit
To make us strong and pure,
To keep the faith unbroken
As long as worlds endure.
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Baptized in one confession,
One church in all the earth,
We bear our Lord’s impression,
The sign of second birth:
One holy people gathered
In love beyond our own,
By grace we were invited,
By grace we make You known.
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Where tyrants’ hold is tightened,
Where strong devour the weak,
Where innocents are frightened,
The righteous fear to speak,
There let Your church awaking
Attack the powers of sin
And, all their ramparts breaking,
With You victory win.
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This is the moment glorious
When He who once was dead
Shall lead His church victorious,
Their champion and their head.
The Lord of all creation
His heavenly kingdom brings,
The final consummation,
The glory of all things.
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Hymn: Thine Arm, O Lord
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Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Was strong to heal and save;
It triumphed o’er disease and death,
O’er darkness and the grave;
To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb,
The palsied and the lame,
The leper with his tainted life,
The sick with fevered frame.
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And lo! Thy touch brought life and health,
Gave speech and strength and sight;
And youth renewed and frenzy calmed
Owned Thee the Lord of light;
And now, O Lord, be near to bless,
Almighty as of yore,
In crowded street, by restless couch,
As by Gennesareth’s shore.
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Be Thou our great deliverer still,
Thou Lord of life and death;
Restore and quicken, soothe and bless
With Thine almighty breath;
To hands that work, and eyes that see,
Give wisdom’s heavenly lore,
That whole and sick, and weak and string,
May praise Thee evermore.
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Hymn: Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now let the weak say, ‘I am strong’,
let the poor say ‘I am rich’,
because of what the Lord has done for us;
give thanks.
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Today's Services
Twentieth 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 |
| Processional |
242 |
| Old Testament |
Ruth 1: 8-19
[Pauline Fraser] |
| Psalm |
113 [BCP page 621]
(All Stand) |
| Epistle |
II Timothy 2: 8-15
[William Reeson] |
| Gradual |
478 [Children leave for Sunday
School] |
| Gospel |
Luke 17: 11-19 |
| Sermon |
Rev. Major Sirrano Kitson |
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Prayers of Intercession |
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| The Offertory Hymn |
177 |
| Hymns During Communion |
396, 253, 360
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| The Second Collection |
O Christ, the Great Foundation |
| Recessional |
379
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9:45 a.m.
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SUNG EUCHARIST and
SERMON
(Programmes provided) |
| Psalm |
113
Refrain: Praise the Lord,
who raises the poor, Alleluia! |
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6:00 p.m.
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THE SERVICE WILL BE
CONDUCTED
BY THE YOUTH CHOIR - ALL ARE INVITED |
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Activities This Week
Tuesday
October 16 |
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Holy Eucharist
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Wednesday
October 17 |
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Property & Building
Confirmation Class– Seniors
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Thursday
October 18 |
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Senior Choir Rehearsal
Supper Committee
Church Committee Meeting
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Friday
October 19
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9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist
Confirmation Class– Juniors
Young Adult Meeting – Old Court House |
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Saturday
October 20
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11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
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Little Brothers of St.
Andrew
Youth Choir Rehearsal
Youth Fellowship |
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