Sunday, 17th July, 2011

5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Growing Together

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Welcome to our Parish Community.

We are delighted to have you worshipping with us today. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to join us.

WELCOME & GOD BLESS!

Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas

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St. Gregory’s Anglican Church

P. O. Box CR-56170, Carmichael Road, N. P., Bahamas Email: stgchanter@yahoo.com Group site: stgregorysgroupsite.shutterfly.com Diocesan Website: bahamasanglicans.org DYD: www.anglicandydonline.org/

Tel.: 361-3800 Fax: 341-3752

JESUS CHRIST - HEAD OF CHURCH Ministers - All Baptized Christians

His Grace Rt. Hon. John Holder - Archbishop The Rt. Rev’d Laish Z. Boyd - Bishop

The Most Rev’d Drexel W. Gomez - Assistant Bishop The Rt. Rev’d Gilbert A. Thompson - Assistant Bishop

The Ven. I. Ranfurly Brown - Archdeacon, West Central Bahamas

RECTOR

The Rev’d S. Sebastian Campbell P. O. Box SB-50488

Office: 361-3800 Home: 392-7303 Email: solomon.campbell@live.com

PRIEST’S WARDEN

Mr. Wilton Gibson 361-3690 H 324-2088 W

VESTRY SECRETARY

Mrs. Lynette Thompson 356-2745 H 322-1126 W

PEOPLE’S WARDEN

Mrs. Mary Basden 362-1825 H 322-2511 W

PARISH TREASURER

Miss Roberta Hudson 361-2712 H 328-8324 W

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Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent, for this is the House of God. Before the service, speak to the Lord; during the service,

let the Lord speak to you; after the service, speak to one another.

7:00 am – Solemn Holy Eucharist 9:30 am - Family Eucharist Corporate Communion: Prayer Group Year: A Colour: Green

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E W O R D

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise, and ever rejoice in Your consolations, through Christ our Lord, Amen. PROCESSIONAL HYMN ……………………………………..…….. 472 CPWI (TUNE 439 CPWI)

I could not do without Thee O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious Blood redeem’d me At such tremendous cost. Thy righteousness, Thy pardon Thy precious Blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, beloved Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. I could not do without Thee, For O the way is long, And I am often weary, And sigh replaces song: How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray.

I could not do without Thee, O Jesus, Saviour dear; E'en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with thee! I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could enter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, O Blessèd Lord, but Thine. I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn oneness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I."

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON …………………………………………………………………. BCP p99 PREPARATION, ETC ……………………………………………………………………. BCP p101 THE COLLECT …………………………………………………………… Proper 11 - BCP p176 FIRST LESSON

Readers: 7:00 am Randy Conliffe 9:30 am Clara Morgan, Prayer Group Reader: A Reading from the Word of God written in Wisdom 12:13, 16-19.

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For neither is there any god besides You, Whose care is for all people, to whom You should prove that You have not judged unjustly…

16 For Your strength is the source of righteousness, and Your

sovereignty over all causes You to spare all. 17

For You show Your strength when people doubt the completeness of Your power, and You rebuke any insolence among those who know it.

18 Although You are

sovereign in strength, You judge with mildness, and with great forbearance You govern us; for You have power to act whenever You choose.

19 Through such works You have taught Your people that the

righteous must be kind, and You have filled Your children with good hope, because You give repentance for sins.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.

I KNOW THOU WILT BE NEAR ME, AND WHISPER, "IT IS I." PSALM …………………………...……………………………….………………... 86 - BCP p580 SECOND LESSON

Readers: 7:00 am Don Johnson 9:30 am Fredrica Victor, Prayer Group Reader: A Reading from the Word of God written in Romans 8:18-25.

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I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.

19 For the creation

waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; 20

for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the One Who subjected it, in hope

21 that the creation itself will be set

free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

22 We know that the whole creation has been

groaning in labour pains until now; 23

and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

24 For in hope we were

saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen?

25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with

patience.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.

MASTER, SPEAK! WHAT HAST THOU TO SAY TO ME?

GRADUAL HYMN …………………………...………………………………………….. 530 CPWI Master, speak! Thy servant heareth, Waiting for Thy gracious word, Longing for Thy voice that cheereth; Master! let it now be heard. I am listening, Lord, for Thee: What hast Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name, O Master, Let me know it is to me; Speak, that I may follow faster, With a step more firm and free, Where the Shepherd leads the flock, In the shadow of the rock.

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Master, speak! Though least and lowest, Let me not unheard depart; Master, speak! For O, Thou knowest All the yearning of my heart, Knowest all its truest need: Speak! and make me blest indeed.

Master, speak! and make me ready, When Thy voice is truly heard, With obedience glad and steady Still to follow every word. I am listening, Lord, for Thee: Master, speak! O, speak to me!

+ THE GOSPEL + Reader: The Lord be with you. Response: And also with you. Reader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Response: Glory to Christ our Saviour.

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He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field;

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while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away.

26 So when the plants came up and bore

grain, then the weeds appeared as well. 27

And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?”

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answered, “An enemy has done this.” The slaves said to him, “Then do you want us to go and gather them?”

29 But he replied, “No; for in

gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. 30

Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ”

36 Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His

disciples approached Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.”

37 He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the

Son of Man; 38

the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one,

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enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.

40 Just as the weeds are collected and burned

up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41

The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will collect out of His kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers,

42 and they will throw them into the furnace of fire,

where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!

Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ. Response: Praise to Christ our Lord. POST-GOSPEL HYMN ………………..……………………………….. “ANCIENT WORDS”

Holy words long preserved, for our walk in this world, They resound with God's own heart, O let the ancient words impart Words of Life, words of Hope, give us strength, help us cope In this world, where e'er we roam, ancient words will guide us Home.

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Ancient words ever true, changing me and changing you, We have come with open hearts, O let the ancient words impart

Holy words of our Faith, handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice, O heed the faithful words of Christ. Holy words long preserved, for our walk in this world. They resound with God's own heart, O let the ancient words impart.

THE SERMON ……………………….. THE REV’D S. SEBASTIAN CAMPBELL POST-SERMON HYMN ………………..……………………….. 529 CPWI (1st verse & chorus)

Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness, shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth You now bring us; Shine on me, shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.

INTERCESSIONS: FORM F ……………………………………………………….….. BCP p115

Readers: 7:00 am Ellen Johnson 9:30 am Ruby Byer, Prayer Group THE ACT OF PENITENCE ……………………………………………………………… BCP p123 THE PEACE …………………………………………………………………………………. BCP p124 SPECIAL PRAYERS ………………… BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVEL, ETC. THE NOTICES

OFFERTORY HYMN - 7:00 AM ………………………………………………….... 564 CPWI Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear, When the breakers roar and the reef is near; When the surges rage, and the wild winds blow, Shall the angry waves then your bark o’erflow?

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, When the waters cold chill your latest breath, On the rising tide you can never fail, While your anchor holds within the veil.

Will your eyes behold through the morning night The city of gold and the harbour bright, Will your anchor safe by the heavenly shore, When life’s storms are past for evermore?

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OFFERTORY HYMN - 9:30 AM …………………… ST. GREGORY’S SENIOR CHOIR THE PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING …………………………………….. BCP p126 OFFERTORY HYMN 2 - 9:30 AM …………………………………... 564 CPWI see lyrics p6

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E S A C R A M E N T

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER …………………………………………………………..…… BCP p126 PROPER PREFACE ………………….......………………….............................. BCP p128 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: FORM B …………….......…………………............. BCP p135 THE LORD’S PRAYER, ETC. …………….......…………………...................... BCP p144 COMMUNION HYMNS ………………..……………………………………………. 569 CPWI

Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the Sceptre, His the Throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone; Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by His Blood. Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us, faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received Him, when the forty days were o’er Shall our hearts forget His promise, “I Am with you evermore?” Alleluia! Bread of Angels, Thou on earth our Food, our Stay; Alleluia! here the sinful flee to Thee from day to day; Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me. Where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Alleluia! King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own; Alleluia! born of Mary, Earth Thy footstool, Heav’n Thy Throne: Thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest. Thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the Eucharistic Feast. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia to the Saviour, Who has gained the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the Triune Majesty.

572 CPWI

Be still, my soul! for God is near! The great High Priest is with thee now; The Lord of life Himself is near, Before Whose face the angels bow. To make thy heart His lowly throne Thy Saviour God in love draws nigh; He gives Himself unto His own, For whom He once came down to die.

He pleads before the mercy-seat; He pleads with God; Ere pleads for thee; He gives thee bread from heav’n to eat, His Flesh and Blood in mystery. I come, O Lord! for Thou dost call— To blend my pleading prayer with Thine To Thee I give myself—my all, And feed on Thee and make Thee mine.

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O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee My heartfelt thanks for ever be, Who hast so lovingly bestow’d On me Thy Body and Thy Blood.

Break forth, my soul, for joy, and say What wealth is come to me to-day! My Saviour dwells within me now; How blest am I! how good art Thou!

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CHILDREN’S HYMN ………………..……………………….…………………….. 666 CPWI

Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children, He is love, He is love. Praise Him, Praise Him, all ye little children, He is love, He is love. * Thank Him... * Love Him... * Crown Him... * Serve Him...

POST COMMUNION PRAYER ………………………………………………..…... BCP p148 THE BLESSING ……………………………………………………………………………. BCP p150 THE DISMISSAL ……………………………………………………….…………………. BCP p152 RECESSIONAL HYMN – 7:00 AM ……………………..………………............ 367 CPWI

Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God, In every part with praise, That my whole being may proclaim Thy being and Thy ways.

Not for the lip of praise alone, Nor e'en the praising heart, I ask, but for a life made up Of praise in every part: Praise in the common things of life, Its goings out and in; Praise in each duty and deed, However small and mean. Fill every part of me with praise: Let all my being speak Of Thee and of Thy love, O Lord, Poor though I be, and weak.

So shalt Thou, Lord, receive from me, The praise and glory due; And so shall I begin on earth The song for ever new. So shall each fear, each fret, each care, Be turnèd into a song; And every winding of the way The echo shall prolong; So shall no part of day or night Unblest or common be; But all my life, in every step, Be fellowship with Thee.

RECESSIONAL HYMN – 9:30 AM ……………………..……………….... “LIFT HIM UP”

How to reach the masses, men of every birth, For an answer, Jesus gave the key: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me.”

Lift Him up, Lift Him up, Still He speaks from eternity: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me.”

Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread, Lift the Saviour up for them to see; Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew, Preach the Gospel simple, full and free; Prove Him and you will find that promise is true, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought, Let the world in you the Saviour see; Then men will gladly follow Him Who once taught, “I’ll draw all men unto Me.”

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Prayer After Mass (Servers Prayer):

Glory to You Lord Jesus, glory to You. Grant that as I have served in Your presence, may we also come to serve in Your heavenly kingdom. In all things God be glorified. Amen.

Priest: The Mass is ended. Go in peace rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

People: Thanks be to God. Amen!!!

SOLEMN EVENSONG & BENEDICTION

• Introit Hymn ………………… A&M 274 • Psalm(s) ………………………………… 103 • 1st Reading ……… 1 Samuel 23:7-18

Reader: Sidney Curry • Office Hymn …………….…..… A&M 32

• 2nd Reading …………….. Mark 2:1-12 Reader: Pam Gibson

• Hymn …………………………… A&M 272 • Offertory Hymn ……………. A&M 298 • Recessional Hymn ………… A&M 232

OH! THE WORLD IS HUNGRY FOR THE LIVING BREAD LIFT THE SAVIOUR UP FOR THEM TO SEE!

Ushers Roster SUN 17 JUL 7am: Team Braynen 9:30am: Team Cooper 7pm: Golda Scott, Norman Sturrup SUN 24 JUL 7am: Team Theophilus 9:30am: Team Young 7pm: Jennie Huyler, Herbert Huyler SUN 31 JUL 7am: Team Theophilus 9:30am: Team Cooper 7pm: Shirley Braynen, Vernell Miller

Readers Roster SUN 31 JUL 7am: 1st: Sidney Curry, 2nd: Essiemae McIntosh, Int: Enrica McIntosh 9:30am: Lay Readers & Usher Board 7pm: 1st: Sidney Curry, 2nd: Burton Phillips SUN 7 AUG 7am: 1st: Randy Conliffe, 2nd: Anja Rolle, Int: Maelyn Seymour-Major 9:30am: Anglican Church Women 7pm: 1st: Rudolph Pratt, 2nd: Monica Stuart

Daily Readings MON 18 JUL Green.

Mn: Ps. 41, 52; 1 Samuel 24:1-22; Acts 13:44-52 Ev: Ps. 44; Joshua 7:1-13; Mark 4:1-20

TUE 19 JUL Green. EVE OF ST. MARGARET. Red

Mn: Ps. 45; 1 Samuel 25:1-22; Acts 14:1-18 Ev: Ps. 11, 13, 21, Wisdom 4:7-15, Revelation 7:9-17

WED 20 JUL ST. MARGARET. Red

Mn: Ps. 119:49-72; 1 Samuel 25:23-44; Acts 14:19-28 Ev: Ps. 49, 53; Joshua 8:30-35; Mark 4:35-41

THU 21 JUL Green . EVE OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE. White

Mn: Ps. 50; 1 Samuel 28:3-20; Acts 15:1-11 Ev: Ps. 32, 42; Isaiah 25:1-9; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

FRI 22 JUL ST. MARY MAGDALENE. White

Mn: Ps. 116; Zephaniah 3:14-20; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Ev: Ps. 30, 149; Exodus 15:19-21; Mark 15:47 - 16:7

SAT 23 JUL Green.

Mn: Ps. 55; 2 Samuel 1:1-16; Acts 15:22-25 Ev: Ps. 138, 139:1-23; Joshua 23:1-16; Mark 6:1-13

SUN 24 JUL 6TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Proper 12 Green. EVE OF ST. JAMES. Red

Euc: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Ps. 119:121-136; Romans 8:26-34; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-49a Ev: Ps. 8, 84; 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Mark 2:23-28

SUN 31 JUL 7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Proper 13 Green.

Euc: Nehemiah 9:16-20; Ps. 78:14-20, 23-25; Romans 8:35-39; Matthew 14:13-21 Ev: Ps. 34; Judges 6:1-24; John 1:43-51

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Give Honest Praise… Call Each By Name Leaders must practice giving honest and sincere praise and appreciation for their followers wherever the opportunity presents itself. “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated,” wrote William James. Other writers agreed with him when they observed the following: “Kind words do not cost much… yet they accomplish much.” “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” “It is the greatest possible praise to be praised by a man who is himself deserving of praise.” Giving praise can be likened to injecting life into a dying person. Persons work better when encouraged rather than criticized. An employer can glean more from his employees when negativity is decapitalized and the strengths of the employee are focused on most. There are hidden treasures in every one of us; seek to find them in the people who surround you and learn to appreciate then for who they are; even with their shortcomings. People feel better about their contribution when you recognize them individually by calling them by their names. Here are some of Jesus’ examples: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things.” “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat.” “He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”” Remembering the name of an individual can imply affection, so leaders ought to make a special effort in this regard. In our ministries we set ourselves up for failure by not knowing and calling people by name. The same hold true in our offices, classrooms and wherever else we might be planted to work and play. In a nutshell, people are so proud of their names that they strive to perpetuate them at any cost. We should be aware of the magic contained in a name and realize that this single item is wholly and completely owned by the person with whom we are dealing and nobody else. Even God, the creator, recognizes this important fact. He says: “I have called thee by name.” You can do the same with people you meet each day. It tells them you think affectionately of them. In our churches there is a serious deficit in us knowing one another. Even here, I have discovered that we have to meet the challenge to call each and everyone by name. Our family life and health care ministry is making a deliberate attempt to assist with this. The once per month family Eucharist and all the ingredients that will go into it is to help us overcome. Read again the notice from this ministry, in the bulletin, and if necessary make your comments for improvement. Please help me as I struggle now to call each by name. Let us commit, now, to making light conversation with each other whenever the opportunity presents, especially after church service. Corner someone new each time.

Sweet Talks!

RectorRectorRectorRector’’’’s Desks Desks Desks Desk

Rev. Fr. S. Sebastian CampbellRev. Fr. S. Sebastian CampbellRev. Fr. S. Sebastian CampbellRev. Fr. S. Sebastian Campbell

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ST. GREGORY’S CALENDAR DAY SERVICE / EVENT TIME ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUN 17 JUL SOLEMN HOLY EUCHARIST 7:00 am 5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. P11 FAMILY EUCHARIST 9:30 am

SOLEMN EVENSONG & BENEDICTION 7:00 pm (Readers & Intercessors Workshop) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MON 18 JUL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - SOUL OF THE CITY 9am-1pm VESTRY MEETING 7:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TUE 19 JUL MASS 6:00 am VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - SOUL OF THE CITY 9am-1pm STUDY HALL (Free academic aid by trained teachers for students) RECESS PRAYER GROUP 7:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WED 20 JUL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - SOUL OF THE CITY 9am-1pm WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE & MASS 7:00 pm (Book of Exodus). Open to all parishioners. Bring a friend. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THU 21 JUL MASS 12:00 pm VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - SOUL OF THE CITY 9am-1pm STUDY HALL (Free academic aid by trained teachers for students) RECESS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FRI 22 JUL MASS 6:00 am VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - SOUL OF THE CITY 9am-1pm CHRISTIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT meeting RECESS SENIOR CHOIR practice 7:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SAT 23 JUL ACOLYTES practice RECESS THE T. A. R. A. PROJECT RECESS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUN 24 JUL SOLEMN HOLY EUCHARIST 7:00 am 6TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. P12 FAMILY EUCHARIST 9:30 am

SOLEMN EVENSONG & BENEDICTION 7:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Church Calendar 1. Mon 25 Jul, 7pm - Family Life and Health Care Ministry meeting

2. Fri 22 Jul - Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

3. Sun, 24 Jul, 3:30pm. - St. Margaret’s Patronal Festival

4. Sun, 31 Jul - Usher Board Cake Sale & Corporate Communion

5. Sun, 31 Jul, 3:30pm - St. Anne’s Patronal Festival

6. Tue 13 Sep, 7pm - Lynden Douglas ordained deacon Good Shepherd, Pinders’ Point, Grand Bahama

7. Thu 15 Sep, 7pm - Whitfield Hutchinson & Richard Wood ordained deacons at St. Barnabas

8. Wed 5 Oct, 7pm - Deacon Alvardo Adderley ordained priest at Christ Church Cathedral

9. Tue 11 Oct - Deacon Letha Strachan ordained priest at Pro- Cathedral of Christ the King, Freeport, GB.

10. Thu 13 - Sun 16 Oct - Bahamas Anglican Women’s Cursillo Weekend #19 (New Providence)

Now accepting applications. Present Cursilliastas should help identify and register candidates.

11. Sun 20 Nov, 7:30pm - Pre St. Cecilia’s Day Musical Festival (location TBA)

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Notices

1. SUMMER RECESS Travelling? We wish you travelling blessings, be well; get refreshed. Thank God you have both time and money. But don’t forget God doesn’t go on holiday. Worship where you travel. Bring a bulletin back with you! The Tuesday and Thursday masses will recess for August, we’ll be back in full gear in September. Welcome hence all who are here for the holidays, especially those studying overseas.

2. PATRONAL FESTIVAL: IDEAS? Our Patronal Festival will be celebrated on the 4th September 2011. We intend to make this special and hopefully different from times past. So we are appealing for: • Any and all ideas from parishioners. Please communicate directly with the

rector. • There will be one service, only, that Sunday morning. Communicate your

time preference with the rector. • The afternoon event should begin at 3:30pm. What can be done to give this

a changed appearance? The rector looks forward to hearing your ideas.

3. 150TH ANNIVERSARY THANK OFFERING Archdeacon Cartwright launched on July 3

rd . New envelopes are available at the

ushers’ desk. Its complete with registration forms. Please register, turn the form in and do the best you can.

4. FAMILY LIFE AND HEALTH CARE MINISTRIES This ministry has been called into existence and meets again on Mon, 25 Jul at 7pm. We invite your attendance. Ideas shared thus far that awaits your feedback: 1. First Sunday in each month to be designated Family Sunday. One morning

service at either 8 or 8:30am. All uniformed organizations are to make corporate communion. (No choir in the a/m, instead in the pm). Families not in uniform organizations encouraged to sit together. The service to be followed by a social/educational function, preferably on health matters eg. Screening, in the hall.

2. Annual Health Symposium 3. May designated family month (combined to enhance youth and

intergenerational activities. 4. Mother’s Day- Mothers to be honoured by the men with gifts etc. led by

the ACM. Father’s Day- Fathers to be honoured by the women with gifts etc.; led by the ACW. A mother and father of the year to be named on their special days along with other honourees. We appreciate any and all ideas as to criteria and standards to get this up and running.

5. August: Back to School, Youth Rally etc. Please forward ideas to Sheldon Morris or Rector.

5. READERS AND INTERCESSORS We are encouraged by those attending workshops to date. The objective is to improve our quality of worship and personal self-enhancement. Soon, all our worship leaders in reading and intercessory prayers will come from this intentionally trained pool of persons. Another session will be held this Sunday evening at Evensong.

6. ADULT CONFIRMATION Adults 18 years and older, desirous of confirmation should register with the office at the earliest convenience.

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7. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - "GROWING IN GOD'S WILL" - 18-22 JUL Starts tomorrow! Register today!! Ages 4-12yrs. Contact: Lenora L. Brown E: sandlbrown@hotmail.com T: 361-6362 or Pamela Gibson E: pamelacgibson@hotmail.com.

8. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! Please secure books for worship. Bibles are always needed. You will be better served with your Book of Common Prayer for the full text of our worship—$15. The new Hymn Books will be used as of August 2011—$25 (lyrics & music) $15 (lyrics).

9. TRACK PRACTICE It's almost time again for the annual DYD Track & Field Classic. In order to improve our placement in this year's October meet, we hope to begin track practice and registration early. Track practice commences Mon, 18 July and will be each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00-7:30pm. All interested children and adults are asked to come out. Age categories are: Under 5, Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, 17+, 17-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+, and Clergy. Contacts: Ms. Hattie Moxey (Coach) 341-4439, Don Johnson (Asst. Coach) 341-2144, Juliette Dorsett (Co-ordinator) 466-3582.

GET INVOLVED! GET INVOLVED!!

10. SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME Please support our outreach to the sick, shut-in and needy members of our

church and community with regular donations of grocery items, food stamps, pennies or cash. Please place items in the basket provided by the Baptismal Font. Contact: Sis. Clara Morgan - 361-4263.

11. CALLING ALL PARISH GRADUATES! Graduates from pre, primary, junior, secondary, college/university are asked to email their info (name, photo, study and details) before Sun, 14 Aug. All parishioners attending college/university locally or abroad are also asked to submit details — stgchanter@yahoo.com.

12. ST. ANNE'S MINI HEALTH FAIR – SAT 23 JUL - 6AM-5PM Fun, Run, Walk - 6am-930am. Fair -11am-5pm. Health booths, screening rooms for PSA, Pap Smears and Mammograms. ACM & ACW grilled food. Tickets: $10, available at the Parish Office.

13. MEN OF ALL SAINTS "CRAB OUT (CRAB FEST)" - SAT, 23 JUL, 12NN-6PM Crab ‘n’ dough $8, crab soup $12. Other Crab dishes and Bahamian food on sale including fried fish, chicken and conchy conch fritters. Dominoes, backgammon, card games, etc.

14. LOOKING FOR A SMALL ANGLICAN SCHOOL? TRY TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS A ministry of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, accepting students for the new school year. Children aged 3-12, grade K3-6. Space is limited. Application forms available from the school office or Parish Office. Please register now!

15. FULL-DAY SUMMER SCHOOL @ S & L HOMECARE Ages 2-12yrs. Also, week-by-week August Childcare $75.00 weekly or less. Evening Care, Late Evening or Night Pick Up, beginning June 2011. Contact: Lenora L. Brown. T: 361-6362 E: sandlbrown@hotmail.com.

Please Pray For Our Overseas Students!! PLEASE SUPPLY US WITH E-MAIL CONTACTS.

Shaynora Brown Shari Clarke Ashan Dorsett Deepa Gharbaran

Crispin Greenslade Patrick Greenslade Marvell Major Ashley Minnis

Kadesha Mortimer Keithron Rolle Kyle Stubbs Kyron Stubbs

Chanel Williams

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Please remember to pray for, visit and call our Sick and Shut-in:

Sick List - Parishioners Shyann Strachan --- Bridgette Johnson 362-2392 Leanna Newbold 341-4133

Jennifer Sanchez 341-1204 Mildred Seymour 361-5254 Lula Strachan 361-4216 Rochelle Thurston 341-4618

Sick List - Wider Community Icelyn Campbell (Jamaica) 341-3647 Canon Leopold Cox

Paige Davis 341-2381 (PMH)

Roland Delancy 322-2066

Shut-ins Carnetta Bannister Ortlise Coleby 361-5936 Mabel Henderson 361-7933 Terricita Henderson 341-4570 Jefferson Hepburn 361-3505

Edith Palacious (Florida) Wendy Stuart Coralee Sturrup 361-3505 Edith Turnquest Christina Williams 341-4439

Happy Birthday!!! “Look with favour, we pray, on Your Servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in Your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Happy Anniversary! “Knit together in constant affection those who, in Holy Wedlock, have been made one flesh; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY IS NOT LISTED OR IS LISTED INCORRECTLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS!!

Sun, 10 Jul ~ Michael Sweeting Sun, 17 Jul ~ Gloria Gibson ~ Roslyn Ritchie ~ Kiron Rolle ~ Joyce Wright Mon, 18 Jul ~ Churaine Duncanson ~ Camille Minns Tue, 19 Jul ~ Edrron McPhee Thu, 21 Jul ~ Edwin Bodie

Sat, 23 Jul ~ Helen Stubbs ~ Laton Pinder --- Sun, 17 Jul ~ Rudolph & Gilda Cooper ~ Kenneth & Judith Cumberbatch Wed, 20 Jul ~ Shayne & Lenora Brown

Condolences St. Gregory’s Parish family extends heart-felt condolences

to the following member(s) who have lost loved ones recently: > Mr. Lenox Major and family, on the passing of his sister, the late Casondria Major,

age 92. Funeral today at Christ The King Anglican Church, 2:30pm.

> Again to Mr. Burton Phillips and family, on the passing of his brother, who passed away while they were preparing for the funeral of their sister in Barbados.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

St. Ambrose Guild Roster 7am: 9:30am: 7pm: SUN 17 JUL

BP: - TH: Harvey Victor CR: Arnaldo Basden 1AC: Kirkland Munnings 1AC: Hiram Victor 2AC: - 2AC: - 2MC: Arnaldo Basden 1MC: Shashake’ Nabbie

BP: Valentino Johnson TH: Walton Sweeting CR: Santhangelo Capron 1AC: Cassidy Clarke 1AC: Lamar Nottage 2AC: Moreice Forbes 2AC: Benjamin Sweeting 2MC: Michael Johnson 1MC: Katie Longley

BP: Lamar Nottage TH: Eurydice Rolle CR: Sarah Jones 1AC: Michaella Hanna 1AC: Cierra Deleveaux 2AC: - 2AC: - 2MC: Katie Longley 1MC: Monica Stuart

SUN 24 JUL

BP: - TH: Hiram Victor CR: Kirkland Munnings 1AC: Shashake Nabbie 1AC: Harvey Victor 2AC: - 2AC: - 2MC: Kirkland Munnings 1MC: Arnaldo Basden

BP: Benjamin Sweeting TH: Katie Longley CR: Eurydice Rolle 1AC: Sarah Jones 1AC: Cierra Deleveaux 2AC: Summer Jones 2AC: Benjamin Jonson 2MC: Nicolette Nottage 1MC: Michael Jonson

BP: Clyde Cartwright TH: Harvey Victor CR: Eurydice Rolle 1AC: Sarah Jones 1AC: Nicolette Nottage 2AC: - 2AC: - 2MC: Katie Longley 1MC: Monica Stuart

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LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, 24th July, 2011

6TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (PROPER 12)

7:00 am – Solemn Holy Eucharist 9:30 am - Family Eucharist Corporate Communion: Youth Department Year: A Colour: Green

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E W O R D

• PROCESSIONAL HYMN …………. 7:00 AM 392 CPWI 9:30 AM 433 CPWI • INTROIT HYMN ……………………………….. MEDLEY: “THY LOVING KINDNESS” / “SEND

DOWN THE RAIN” / “SURELY THE PRESENCE” • ENTRANCE ANTIPHON …………………….. BCP P99 • PREPARATION, ETC ………………………….. BCP P101 • THE COLLECT(S) ……………………………….. PROPER 12 - BCP P176 • FIRST LESSON ………………………………….. 1 Kings 3:5-12

7:00 am Sandra Johnson 9:30 am Youth Department • PSALM …………………………...……………….. 119:121-136 - BCP P636 • SECOND LESSON ……………………………… Romans 8:26-34

7:00 am Wilton Gibson 9:30 am Youth Department • GRADUAL HYMN ………………………………314 CPWI • THE GOSPEL …………………………………….. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-49A • POST-GOSPEL HYMN ………………..……… “ANCIENT WORD” • THE SERMON ………….……………. THE REV’D S. SEBASTIAN CAMPBELL • POST-SERMON HYMN ………………..……. 529 CPWI (1ST VERSE & CHORUS) • THE INTERCESSIONS: FORM F ………….. BCP P115

7:00 am Basil McIntosh 9:30 am Youth Department • THE ACT OF PENITENCE …………………… BCP P123 • THE PEACE ………………………………………. BCP P124 • SPECIAL PRAYERS …………………………….. BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVEL, ETC • THE NOTICES • OFFERTORY HYMN ………………. 7:00 AM “LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS” 9:30 AM ST. GREGORY’S SENIOR CHOIR • THE PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING …BCP P126 • OFFERTORY HYMN 2 ……………. 9:30 AM “LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS”

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E S A C R A M E N T

• EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FORM B - BCP P135 • PROPER PREFACE …………………............. BCP P129 • COMMUNION HYMNS ……………………… 1. 531 CPWI 2. 416 CPWI

3. 612 CPWI • CHILDREN’S HYMN ………………..………… “WHEN HE COMETH” • POST COMMUNION PRAYER ……………. BCP P148 • THE BLESSING ………………………………….. BCP P150 • THE DISMISSAL ………………………………… BCP P152 • RECESSIONAL HYMN ……………. 7:00 AM 375 CPWI 9:30 AM “HEAVEN'S JUBILEE”

SOLEMN EVENSONG & BENEDICTION

Corporate Worship: Cursilliastas • Introit Hymn ………………… A&M 177 • Psalm(s) ………………………………. 8, 84 • 1st Reading ……… 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Reader: Rudolph Pratt • Office Hymn …………….…..… A&M 38

• 2nd Reading …………… Mark 2:23-28 Reader: Marjorie Stuart

• Hymn …………………………… A&M 195 • Offertory Hymn ……………. A&M 169 • Recessional Hymn ………… A&M 176

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NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD!