St. Barnabas on the DanforthThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

St. Mark the EvangelistApril 28, 2013 - 10:30 a.m.

361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1416-463-1344

www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

Alleluia! Christ is risen.The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican ChurchThe Church in the Marketplace

Embracing the Community

Our 10:30 AM Eucharist begins on page 185 of the green Book of Alternative Services. The hymns can be found in the blue

Book of Common Praise.

Prelude: Music for Flute and Organ – Grave and Adagio (from Sonata in G) – Giovanni Piatti (1690-1763) (Fiona Strachan, flute)

The Gathering of the Community

Opening Hymn The saint who first found grace to pen

the life which was the Life of men,and shed abroad the Gospel's ray,

his fame we celebrate today.

Lo, drawn by Pentecostal fire,his heart conceived its great desire,

when pure of mind, inspired, he heardand with his hand set forth the Word.

Then, clearly writ, the Godhead shoneserene and fair to look upon;

and through that record still comes powerto lighten souls in death's dark hour.

O holy mind, for wisdom fitwherein that Life of lives stood writ,may we through minds of like accord

show forth the pattern of our Lord.

And so may all whose minds are darkbe led to truth by good Saint Mark,

and after this our earthly strifestand written in the Book of Life.

Service Music: New Plainsong – David Hurd

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen.People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!Celebrant: May his grace and peace be with you.People: May he fill our hearts with joy.

Collect for PurityKyrie p. 186

Gloria p. 186 Collect of the Day: Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you gave to your Church the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We thank you for his witness, and pray that we may be grounded firmly in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Children’s Focus led by Teresa Johnson

The Proclamation of the Word

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 52: 7-10 Read by Dr. Neville Reid

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

The word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 2:7-13 (Tone V.1) 7 Let me announce the decree of the LORD: *he said to me / You are my Son this day have I be-got-ten you.8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your in-her-i-tance *and the ends of the earth for your pos-ses-sion.9 You shall crush them with an iron rod *and shatter them like a piece of pot-ter-y.”10 And now you kings be wise; *be warned you ru-lers of the earth.11 Submit to the LORD with fear, *and with trembling bow be-fore him;12 Lest he be angry and you per-ish; *for his wrath is quick-ly kind-led.13 Happy are they all *who take re-fuge in him!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son:and to the Ho-ly Spi-rit.

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be:world with-out end A-men.

A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THEEPHESIANS 4:7–8, 11–16 Read by Joyce ConnellEach of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people.” The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

The word of the Lord: Thanks be to God. Gospel AlleluiaChoir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluiaAll: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Choir: Jesus said: ‘I give you a new commandment: love one another, just as I have loved you.’ All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluiaGospeller: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to Mark 1: 1-15.All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness; ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentancefor the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessingtheir sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. 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 just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove onhim. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in thewilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ:All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily: Fr Jonathan Eayrs

Affirmation of Faith (Please stand as able.)The Apostles’ Creed p. 189

Prayers of the People led by Fiona Strachan(Please kneel, as able, for the Prayers of the People)

The Exchange of the Peace

The Celebration of the EucharistAll who are baptized into Christ with water in the Name of the Holy Trinity are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you will not be

receiving, you are invited to come to the Communion rail for a blessing. Please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest.

Offertory Hymn 433 “Lord, you give the great commission”(During this hymn the gifts of bread and wine are presented and a collection is taken up.)

Prayer over the Gifts: God of our salvation, accept all we offer you this day. May we learn to bear witness to the gospel of your Son both in word and deed. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer 3 p. 198

The Lord’s Prayer (sung)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name,your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil,For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread Presider: Lord, we died with you on the cross. All: Now we are raised to new life.Presider: We were buried in your tomb.All: Now we share in your resurrection.Presider: Live in us, that we may live in you.

Communion Hymn

Come, gracious Spirit, heav’nly Dove,With light and comfort from above;

Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide,O’er every thought and step preside.

The light of truth to us display,And make us know and choose Thy way;

Plant holy fear in every heart,That we from God may ne’er depart.

Lead us to holiness, the roadWhich we must take to dwell with God;

Lead us to Christ, the living way,Nor let us from His pastures stray.

Lead us to God, our final rest,To be with Him forever blest;

Lead us to Heav’n, its bliss to share,Fullness of joy forever there.

Communion Motet: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake – Richard Farrant

Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake,lay not our sins to our charge,

but forgive that is past,and give us grace to amend our sinful lives.

To decline from sin and incline to virtue, that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee,

now and evermore.

Presider: All your works praise you, O Lord.All: And your faithful people bless you.

Gracious God we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May we, who share his body, live his risen life; we, who drink his cup, bring life to others; we, whom the Spirit lights, give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so that we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.The Blessing AnnouncementsClosing Hymn 325 “Angel voices, ever singing”Dismissal: Deacon GracePostlude Music for Flute and Organ – Allegro (from Sonata in G) – Giovanni Piatti (1690-1763) (Fiona Strachan, flute) We welcome our new members, newcomers and visitors today.

Refreshments are provided in the entrance area; please take a moment to enjoy them and share in fellowship.

To help us know each other better and to provide ministry as needed, please fill out the envelope available in the pews and

at the entrance to the church.

Today’s Liturgical Team:Presider & Homilist: Fr. Jonathan Eayrs Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillCommunion Minister: Marina RussouwOrganist & Choirmaster: Neil HoultonServer: Annie StrainSidespeople: (Team 4) Captain – Art Lowe; Gary Davenport, Harold Sanders, Janis Clennett, Marina Russouw, Rueben Russouw, Dr. John HarrisChancel Guild: Grace Caldwell-Hill, Lyn Inniss

Today we remember in our Prayers: Anglican Cycle of Prayer, Nebbi – (Uganda) The Rt Revd Alphonse Watho-kudiDiocesan Cycle, Good Samaritan, Port StantonDeanery Cycle, Bishop Patrick YuParish Cycle, Our Sides Team MinistryOutreach & Advocacy Cycle, St. Cuthbert, Leaside & St. David’s, Donlands

Music Notes:

A reminder of the concert this afternoon at 2 pm, organized by our Latvian friends. The performance features music for saxophone and organ with guest artists Artis Simanis and Kristine Adamaite. Artis is a saxophonist and the chair of the Latvian Academy of Music. Kristine is the organist of the Anglican Church in Riga and a lecturer at the Luther seminary. Both have concertized extensively in Latvia, the Soviet Union and Europe. This concert will be their only appearance in Toronto. Please try to attend, enjoy the music and lend some support to our ‘resident’ Latvian congregation. A freewill offering will be taken.Advance notice of a special service on Sunday 26 May at 2 pm. The choir of St. Barnabas’ has been invited to participate in the Latvian Lutheran service that day, a special commemoration of Pentecost that will feature music and readings. Please join us. There will be a collection, the proceeds from which are being generously directed to the St. Barnabas’ Organ Restoration Fund.

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY

Sunday School Following the Children’s Focus, our church school members will be meeting in the Study (through the doors by the chapel and turn right). Members return again at Communion to rejoin their families. Monday Night Bible study Bible study will continue on Monday, April 29th at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.

Peter and the Dinosaurs – Special Children’s Concert, Sunday, May 5th.Free admission for Children under 12. Doors open 6 PM,

showtime 6:30 PM at St. Barnabas Fr Jonathan will be the guest Narrator for "Peter and the Wolf."

Dear Friends,Join us at St. Barnabas on May 5th for a program featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, as well as two new pieces by Canadian composers Chris Thornborrow and Dean Burry. We’re very excited to be sharing the stage with young performers as well: the Musica Reflecta chamber orchestra will be joined onstage by the Mississauga Festival Youth Choir, and young pianist Laurelle Lassonde. If that’s not enough to get you as excited as a kid at Christmas, we are partnering with the visual artists of Madeleine Collective, who are tapping into their childlike imaginations to create an interactive visual installation coordinated with the performance.

Book Club’s next meeting on June 4th

The St. Barnabas Book Club will meet in the Study at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 4th to discuss Fugitive Pieces by Ann Michaels. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Organ Swell Campaign underwayLaunched in Easter Week, phase two of the organ restoration has already received a gratifying response. Your continuing contributions will enable the enhancement of the organ’s sound and range to be carried out this summer, ready to regale us in September. Please direct donations to “The Swell Campaign.” - Fr J

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday, April 29th 7:00 PM Bible StudyIn the Study

Thursday, May 2nd 8:00 PM Choir PracticeIn the downstairs choir room

Sunday, May 5th 6:30 PM Peter and the Dinosaurs Children’s Concert with Musica Reflecta

In the Church

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 2nd 12 noon Holy EucharistIn the Chancel

Sunday, May 5th Easter 49:00 AM Said Eucharist

10:30 AM Choral Eucharist

Readings for this week: Acts 16: 9-15; Psalm 67Revelation 21: 10, 22—22:5; John 14: 23-29

CLERGY Fr. Jonathan EayrsHONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHCDEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillLEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller, Jan BookerORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil Houlton

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft Ranni

ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates