ST. DAVID’S CHURCH CHRIST CHURCH

WITH THE CHAPEL OF ST. BASIL

“Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.” Mark 1: 11

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

11th January, 2015 Rector: The Rev’d Canon Noel A. Burke, M.A. Tel. No.: 435-4272 E-mail: nburke@anglican.bb

Associate: The Very Rev’d William G. St. C. Dixon, CBE, MA[Dean Emeritus of the St. Michael Cathedral] Tel. No.: 427-3169 E-mail: spod@caribsurf.com

ORDER OF THE HOLY MASS

THE ENTRANCE RITE Introit Hymn 409* 251 Epiphany Sentence Page 97 Acclamation Page 101 Collect for Purity Page 101 Kyries Page 102 Gloria in Excelsis Page 102/ Bulletin pg 3 The Collect Page 160

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-9 Psalm 89 : 20-29 Page 584;bulletin pg 3 2nd Reading: Acts 10: 34-38 The Gradual Hymn 107 THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 1: 7-11 The Sermon The Nicene Creed Page 104 Intercession: F Page 115 Act of Penitence: Page 123 The Absolution Page 124 The Greeting of Peace Page 124

THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT THE OFFERTORY 108 The Presentation of the Offerings Page 126 The Sursum Corda Page 126 Epiphany Preface Page 127 “Therefore we praise you” Page 131 Sanctus et Benedictus Qui Venit Page 131 Consecration Prayer: B Page 135 The Lord’s Prayer Page 144 The Breaking of Bread Page 144 The Invitation Page 145 Agnus Dei Page 147 Communion Hymns 98, 109* 499* 643 Post Communion Prayer Page 148

THE DISMISSAL RITE The Blessing Page 150 Notices and Announcements Recessional Hymn 325

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you

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LECTORS & INTERCESSORS AT MASS TODAY

THE COLLECT Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed Him your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into His Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess Him as Lord and Saviour; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE LESSON

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of Isaiah Chapter 42 beginning at the 1st verse Thus says the Lord, “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not fail or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread forth the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: "I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD, that is my name; my glory I give to no

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Epistle Cynthia Dash

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other, nor my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them." Reader: Here ends the Reading. ALL: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 89: 20-29

20 I have found David my servant; * with my holy oil have I anointed him.

21 My hand will hold him fast * and my arm will make him strong.

22 No enemy shall deceive him, * nor any wicked man bring him down.

23 I will crush his foes before him * and strike down those who hate him.

24 My faithfulness and love shall be with him, * and he shall be victorious through my Name.

25 I shall make his dominion extend * from the Great Sea to the River.

26 He will say to me, ‘You are my Father, * my God, and the rock of my salvation.’ 27 I will make him my firstborn * and

higher than the kings of the earth. 28 I will keep my love for him for ever, *and my covenant will stand firm for

him. 29 I will establish his line for ever* and

his throne as the days of heaven.”

Glory to the Father, and to the Son;*and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning is now:*and shall be forever. Amen.

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THE EPISTLE

A Reading from the Word of God written in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 10 beginning at the 34th verse. And Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality, but in every nation any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the word which he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), the word which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. Reader: Here ends the Reading All: Thanks be to God.

THE HOLY GOSPEL The Lord be with you

And also with you

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark Glory to Christ our Saviour.

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness and preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord.

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From the Rector’s Notebook New Year Greetings:

Our initiation into the christian church would have consisted of baptism, confirmation and making our communion for the first time.

That baptism would have been one of the most significant events undertaken for us by our parents and God-parents.

From quite early in the tradition the christians used baptism as the means by which persons would become members of Christ, children of God and heirs of God’s eternal kingdom as set out clearly in the Book of Common Prayer by Thomas Cranmer.

As recorded in the Acts of the Apostles when Peter delivered the sermon on the Feast of Pentecost, those listening questioned him on what sort of response would be appropriate,

And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

The Apostles themselves had noted the importance of baptism when they identified the qualifications for Apostleship in order to elect someone to replace Judas. Such a person had to be

one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us -- one of these men must

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become w i t h u s a w i t ne s s t o h i s resurrection.” Acts 1: 21 - 22

Jesus’ baptism by John the baptizer was clearly a momentous event in the life of his early followers, some of whom were previous disciples of John in the first place. (See John 1: 35-37).

The christian church throughout the world today then celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus.

It was that single event that marked the start of his public ministry and demonstrated the epiphany that he was the eternal Son of God.

Baptism for us with the symbolic use of water signifies not only the mystical washing away of sin; but marks our incorporation into the church.

Parents and God parents are asked continuously to take baptism seriously as its connectedness to the teaching of Christ and the biblical text in general benefits not only the individual but the society as well, as we commit ourselves to wholesome christian living.

Your friend and priest,

Noel A. Burke, MA, (The Rev’d Canon) Rector

! NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS

2015 ENVELOPES The 2015 stewardship envelopes are still available. Please collect yours after mass today.

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CONFIRMATION CLASS A new class for persons desirous of being confirmed will begin on Saturday 7th February, 2015 at 9:00am. Please submit names of those desirous of being Confirmed to the Rector. Registration forms are available. Persons will be required to bring a pen and will need a Book of Common Prayer and a Hymnal (CPWI).

HISTORIC CHURCHES OF BARBADOS Copies of the book Historic Churches of Barbados by Sir Henry Fraser are available at $125.00 each. Part of the proceeds will go towards the restoration of the St. Michael’s Cathedral.

NEW MEMBERSHIP Are you interested in becoming a member of the church? Is God calling you to further work in the Church? Please speak to the Rector Tel. No. 435-4272 or attend Office Hours Fridays 10:00am – 12 noon.

MOTHER’S UNION DEVOTION The St. David’s Branch of the Mother’s Union will begin their year with devotions on Saturday January 17 at 4:00pm. The emphasis will be on christian unity as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins the next day.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The BXC has organized two events for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. On Monday, January19th at 7:00pm a church service will be held in the Roman Catholic Cathedral. The sermon will be delivered by The Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies and Bishop of Barbados, The Most Rev'd Dr & The Hon. John Holder.

Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:30pm a panel discussion which will be held at Bethel Auditorium on the theme “Jesus said to her: "Give me to drink” (John 4:7)

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ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be held on Tuesday February 3, 2015 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. All members of the parish are invited to attend.

PARISH ELECTION Nominations are open for persons to serve as Wardens, Synod Representatives and members of the PCC. Those nominated must first be asked of their willingness to serve.

ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to nominate persons or to serve, persons must be 18 years or older and must be communicant members of the church in good standing. All nominations must be in writing and must be seconded. For your convenience nomination forms have been prepared.

BIRTHDAYS JANUARY: 1: Michelle Harding; 2: Akeem Greene; 3; Clotelle Breedy, Erline Clarke; 4: Emmerson Alleyne, Alanna King; 7: Roy Ashby; 10: Shonnay Welch; 13: Derick Jordan, Douglas King

THOSE REQUESTING OUR PRAYERS Roy Allder, Maureen Bagot & family, Carl Barrow, Norma Belle, Elrita Blackman, Joan & Cliff Bradford, Audine Brewster, Ethan Brooker, Ianthe Browne, Patricia Browne, Audley Croney, Estelle Davis, Nancy Durant, Jean Farmer, Sylvia Fields, Betty Gill, Evelyn Gittens, Nigel Griffith, Henderson Haynes, Veronica Headley, Elaine Hewitt, Caulda “Hetty” Hobbs, Clotilda Howard, Eileen Hunte, Ruby Jones, Norma Kirton, Tony Kirton, Granville Layne, Tyrell McCollin, Deanne & Selwyn Powlett, Ronald Rawlins, Emmerson Rock, Pearl Rock, Joan Rollock, Clement Selman, Myrna Smith, Rachel Stampfli, Archibald Suttle, Cherie Tempro, Evelyn “Brandy” Taylor, Pamela Toppin, Deighton Whitney, April Williams, Jean Williams, Jennifer Williams, Peter Williams, Vita Yarde.

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HEALTH CORNER By Sophia Marshall

Broccoli is a member of the large cruciferous (Brassica) family of vegetables, which also includes cauliflower, brussel sprouts and cabbage. Its green or purple florets are known to contain compounds that have been found to have disease prevention and health promoting properties.

Here are a few facts about this vegetable:

✓ Fresh broccoli contains phyto-nutrients which studies have shown at molecular receptor levels, can help protect from prostate, colon, urinary bladder, pancreatic, and breast cancers.

✓ The fresh vegetable is an exceptionally rich source of vitamin-C. Provides 89.2 mg or about 150% of RDA per 100 g. 

✓ Good source of minerals such as calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc and phosphorus.

✓ Rich source of vitamin-K; and B-complex group of vitamins like niacin (vit B-3), pantothenic acid (vit.B-5), pyridoxine (vit.B-6), and riboflavin. The florets contain some amount of omega-3 fatty acids.

✓ Contains good amounts of another anti-oxidant vitamin, vitamin-A. 100 g fresh head provides 623 IU or 21 % of recommended daily levels. 

If you haven’t already, include broccoli in your diet! It’s finger-licking good!!

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John Baptizes Jesus Mark 1

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THE WEEK IN THE PARISH:

ST. DAVID Monday 10:00 a.m. Silver Stars 5:30 p.m. Line Dancers

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Said Mass & Homily

Friday 10:00 a.m. Office Hours 5:00 p.m. Bible Study (Children)

ST. BASIL Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study (Men’s Fellowship)

Next Sunday 6:15 a.m. Holy Mass & Sermon 7:45 a.m. Solemn Mass & Sermon Sunday School ST. BASIL 8:30 a.m. Said Mass & Sermon

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We extend warm Greetings to all And every blessing in the

NEW YEAR

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