The Parish Church of St. Luke ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA - DIOCESE OF NIAGARA

THE RT. REV. SUSAN BELL, BISHOP

Our Mission Statement:

We seek spiritual growth by living the message of Jesus Christ. We

serve our diverse church family and the broader community through

worship, fellowship, mission and outreach.

January 5, 2020 The Epiphany of the Lord

RECTOR: Canon Stuart Pike, B.A., M.Div. 905-520-0328

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Rev. Leonel Abaroa-Boloña 289-887-7522

PARISH DEACON: Rev. Sheila Plant, B.A., B.Ed., VGEC 905-632-9837

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jennifer Goodine, M. Mus., ARCCO 905-634-1826

YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Rebecca Vendetti 289-442-0543

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Epiphany celebrates the appearance of God’s glory in the world through the

birth of Jesus, our Emmanuel (‘God with us’), and the revelation of the incarnation to

the Gentiles, and indeed the whole of creation. It has been marked since the 3rd

century with a Feast Day on the 6th of January and celebrated in both East and West

in a rich variety of ways. In the Western Church, the emphasis has been on the nativity

itself and the acknowledgement of Christ’s sovereignty over all through the visit of the

Magi bringing their gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh. The revelation of his true

nature is echoed by the words of the prophet Simeon, the Nunc Dimittis, at the

Presentation of Christ in the Temple (February 2nd) that marks the end of the season

of Epiphany.

The Greek word epiphany (έπιφάνεια) means literally ‘sudden appearance’ and

refers above all to the ‘manifestation’ of a god. It is the moment and the means by

which we see that Jesus is so much more than a good human being, a wise teacher

and a moral example but in fact God made man, the Word become flesh. It is in this

sense that Simeon declares him to be ‘salvation’ and ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles’

and that later Jesus calls himself ‘the Light of the World’, and so the symbolism of light

pervades both this season and our service. Christ calls us out of darkness and into

light, so that we may recognise the imprints of his divine fashioning in all creation. We

pray that our eyes may be opened to see his glory: to have reverence for the whole of

creation and respect for every person, for all are made in the image and likeness of

God

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WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS and we invite you to participate fully

in our worship this morning.

In the Narthex, we have FM Assistive Listening Devices. Please speak with the Verger if you would like to use one. Please return them to the Verger following the service.

Prelude: I wonder as I wander - Niles Rebecca Pike, Soprano Rob Laurie, Guitar 10:00am Epiphany Carol with Eucharist Please sit for the readings (except for the Gospel) and stand for the congregational hymns. The service begins with the church in darkness.

First Lesson: St. John 1: 1–14 (New Testament pg. 91) Processional Hymn: 18 - O Laughing Light THE BIDDING PRAYER Brothers and sisters, we are gathered to celebrate with joy the appearance of God’s glory in the world through the birth of Jesus, who is Emmanuel, God with us; to reflect upon the visit of the magi bringing homage to their King at his birth; and to hear the prophetic words of Anna and Simeon revealing the Christ child as a light to lighten all people.

We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship

8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67) Opening Hymn: 143 Gradual Hymn: 160 Offertory Hymn: 139 Closing Hymn: 158

1st Reading: Isaiah 60.1-6 Gospel Reading: Matthew 2.1–12

Homily: The Reverend Canon Stuart Pike

THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF

~husband Ronald & son Paul and the Miche & Morley families; given by Norma & family

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As we rejoice in this, the Word made flesh, who called us out of darkness into light, so we pray that his love and faithfulness may be known in all the world. We pray for the unity and mission of Christ’s Church, and for all who minister the gospel of Christ; we pray for the world, that we may have reverence for the natural order and respect for every person, made in the image and likeness of God; and we pray for those who stand in need, for the lonely, the fearful, the sick and the bereaved, and for all who have no-one to pray for them. May God our Father take us and use us in his service; may he open our eyes to see his glory and equip us to bless his people, now and at all times. Amen.

Introit (Choir): Now is born Immanuel - trad.

THE WORD MADE FLESH

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the shadow of death, upon them has the light shined.

Priest: Arise, shine, for your light has come:

People: And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

COLLECT: Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son. Guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Second Lesson: St. Matthew 1: 18–23 (New Testament pg. 1) Hymn: 126 - Away in a manger Third Lesson: St. Luke 2: 8–20 (New Testament pg. 58)

Hymn: 117 – Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming

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THE KING OF THE NATIONS

At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow; in heaven, on earth and under the earth: and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Priest: Nations shall come to your light: People: And kings to your dawning brightness.

COLLECT : Almighty Father, by the leading of a star you revealed your only-begotten Son to the peoples of the earth: in your mercy grant that we, who know you now by faith, may at last behold your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fourth Lesson: St. Matthew 2: 1–12 (New Testament pg. 2)

Hymn: We Three Kings

1. We three kings of Orient are,

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,

Field and fountain, moor and mountain,

Following yonder star.

Refrain: O, star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright;

Westward leading, still proceeding,

Guide us to the perfect light.

2. Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,

Gold I bring to crown Him again,

King forever, ceasing never,

Over us all to reign.

Refrain

3. Frankincense to offer have I,

Incense owns a Deity nigh,

Prayer and praising, all men raising,

Worship Him, God most High.

Refrain

4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes a life of gathering gloom;

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Refrain

5. Glorious now behold him arise,

King, and God, and Sacrifice,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Earth to the heavens replies.

Refrain

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Fifth Lesson: St. Matthew 2: 13-15 (New Testament pg.2)

Hymn: 144, Sleep holy child

LIGHT TO THE WORLD But the hour is coming, and now is, when true worshippers will worship in spirit and truth. Priest: And the Lord, whom you seek: People: Shall suddenly come to his temple.

COLLECT: Almighty and ever-living God, clothed in majesty, whose beloved Son was presented in the Temple in substance of our flesh, and was acclaimed the glory of Israel and the light of the nations: grant that in him we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts, and in the world may reflect his glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Gradual Hymn: 385 – Worship The Lord (vss 1-3) The Gospel: (please stand) Reader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Reader: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 2: 21-32 (New Testament pg. 59) People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says The Gospel of Christ People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Gradual Hymn: 385 -- Worship The Lord (vss 4-5) Reflection: The Reverend Canon Stuart Pike COLLECT OF THE DAY: Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son. Guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Peace

Announcements Offertory Hymn: 139 - The First Nowell The Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, accept the offering of your Church, the hearts of your people joined in praise and thanksgiving, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. The Celebration of the Eucharist

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer 3 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Proper Preface (Epiphany): Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; you have revealed your eternal plan of salvation, and have shown your Son Jesus Christ to be the light of all peoples. Therefore with angels and archangels we raise our voices in joyful praise to proclaim the glory of your name.

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

(At this time, please feel free to sit, kneel or stand for the rest of the prayer)

Celebrant: We give thanks to you, Lord our God, for the goodness and love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made Flesh, Jesus your Son. For in the last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the world.

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In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, a death he freely accepted, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, Father, according to his command,

All we remember his death,

we proclaim his resurrection,

we await his coming in glory;

Celebrant: and we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts, That they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we, made acceptable in him, may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

In the fullness of time, reconcile all things in Christ, and make them new, and bring us to that city of light where you dwell with all your sons and daughters;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation; by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.

People: Amen.

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Celebrant: And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we say

All: Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

Silence

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant: We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.

All: God here among us, light in the midst of us,

bring us to light and life.

Celebrant: The gifts of God for the People of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

All are welcome to receive the sacrament. All are encouraged to receive from the chalice or with bread alone, and to refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the cup).

Communion Hymns: 160, 146, 131

(please join in the singing of these hymns)

Prayer after Communion: God of all the nations of the earth, guide us with your light. Help us to recognize Christ as he comes to us in this eucharist and in our neighbours.

May we welcome him with love, for he is Lord now and for ever. Amen.

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UPCOMING SERVICES

Every Wednesday: 10 am - Holy Communion

2 pm - Contemplative Prayer (Parish Hall)

January 10: Taize Service - 7:30pm

January 12: Baptism of the Lord

8:15am - Holy Communion 10am - Carol Eucharist

Readings for next Sunday

Isaiah: 42: 1-9, Psalm 29: Acts: 10: 34-43

Matthew: 3: 13-17

Song of Simeon (sung) Lord God, you now have set your servant free, To go in peace as promised in your word; My eyes have seen the Saviour, Christ the Lord, Prepared by you for all the world to see, To shine on nations trapped in darkest night, The glory of your people and their light.

The Blessing

Recessional Hymn: 162- Sing Of God Made Manifest

Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Postlude: How brightly shines the morning star - Buxtehude

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Thank you for being with us at our worship this morning. We hope you can join us for coffee/tea and a time of fellowship

in the Great Hall following the service. Follow the walkway through the churchyard to the Parish Hall.

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ST. LUKE’S SPEAKERS LUNCH - JANUARY 9, 2020

Our series of lunch meetings will continue in the New Year on Thursday, January 9.

Our guest speaker will be Detective Constable Derek Gray of the Halton Regional

Police Service. D/Cst. Gray will speak about the protection of vulnerable individuals

from fraud, theft, and other criminal activities.

The meeting will begin in the Great Hall at 11:30 a.m. with a time for fellowship,

followed by lunch and then the guest speaker’s presentation. All are welcome to

attend, including friends, neighbours, and family members. Please bring your own

lunch. Coffee, tea, and juice will be provided. Free will donation of $5.

For more information, please call Doug Flett (905-637-7009) or Tim Tiernay

(905-639-0345). Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to: tim.tiernay@bell.net for

more information about the program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Taizé Night Prayer

This Friday, January 10, 2020 - 7:30 p.m.

Come and Pray With Us in the stillness of a candlelit hour.

2020 DONATION ENVELOPES

are available for pick up this morning in the Parish Hall.

Please note your new number may be different from your current one.

Beginning in January, please use only your new 2020 envelopes. Using old

envelopes may result in your donation being credited to the incorrect number.

Thank you.

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Lay Ministries

Worship at St. Luke’s involves many dedicated lay ministries. All members of our parish are welcome to join any of these important ministries

(training is included!).

If you are interested in becoming a Reader, Offertory Bearer, Chalice Bearer or

Server, please contact Terry Raybould by phone or text message at 905-681-2816,

email at pokeyc@icloud.com or face to face before or after either the 8:15 or 10am

service.

FUNDSCRIP CARD PROGRAM The Fundscrip Card Program will be terminated soon. We have the following cards remaining in $100.00 amounts - Metro, Sobey’s, Longos, Shell, Esso, Petro Canada and one $50.00 President’s Choice. Please see Melissa during the coffee hour to purchase using cash or cheque. Thank you!

MUSIC AT ST. LUKE’S -- February 8, 2019 Music at St. Luke’s is hosting its third fundraiser of this year’s series: The Great Canadian Fiddle Show, celebrating Canada’s rich musical heritage through traditional fiddle and step dancing. You will be captivated by their energy and mastery of their instruments. Enjoy such favourites as The Canadian Reel Set, The Prairie Two-Step, Waltzing Through Ontario, The French Canadian Set, The East Coast and Messer Sets.

Dinner is included. Tickets are $40. Available at coffee hour or 905-632-2918 or hlennard@cogeco.ca

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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

The deadline for the SPRING issue of the St. Luke’s newsletter is:

Monday, January 27th, 2020.

This issue covers the months of March, April and May. Please email your submission

to newsletter@stlukesburlington.ca If you do not use email, you may drop it off at the

church office. ***Sorry, but no late submissions will be accepted.***

ALLERGY ALERT: We have a number of parishioners with ‘scent’ allergies and ask

that you please refrain from wearing perfumed products to church. Thank you for

consideration of those who suffer in this way.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG. It is a big help to visitors,

clergy and other parishioners.

Coffee hour servers are always needed. Don’t forget to sign up to help serve one Sunday!

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Church is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm (excluding holidays).

Please inform clergy of those in hospital or sick at home.

Please Display your parking sticker & obey all parking signs.

Check our website: www.stlukesburlington.ca for updates.

To hear sermons online: go to St. Luke’s web site & click on “Sermons, Podcasts and Blogs”

To donate online: click on “About St. Luke’s” - then “Donate to St. Luke’s”

Follow us on Twitter @stlukesburl Email us at twitter@stlukesburlington.ca

The Church Office hours: Monday & Friday 9am to noon, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am to 3:30pm

(closed for Statutory holidays)

Phone No. (905) 634-1826 Fax No. (905) 634-6606

1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1G1

St. Luke’s office e-mail: office@stlukesburlington.ca

St. Luke’s Web Site: www.stlukesburlington.ca

Diocese of Niagara Web Site: www.niagaraanglican.ca

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The Parish Church of St. Luke

ADMIN. ASSISTANTS: Ruth Millar, Maureen Cowman 905-634-1826

RECTOR’S WARDEN: Bob Bruce 905-632-6528

PEOPLE’S WARDEN: Carole Prytula 905-634-1162

DEP. RECTOR’S WARDEN: Tim Tiernay 905-639-0345

DEP. PEOPLE’S WARDEN: Marie Danielsen 905-628-1209

VERGERS: Terry Hughes, FVGEC 905-632-9535

Ross Gosling, FVGEC 905-634-0070

Chris Payne 289-208-3783

Helen Bittner 905-988-1467

This bulletin is sponsored by Paul Pizzolante of Planning Circle Financial Group Inc., an MFDA & IPC member.

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