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

Embracing the Community

Epiphany 5February 5, 2012

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

www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing

of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.

(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church

The Church in the MarketplaceEmbracing the Community

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

blue Book of Common Praise.

Organ Prelude Intermezzo - Healey Willan

The Gathering of God’s PeopleProcessional Hymn 40 “O spirit of the living God” (Wareham)Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185The Gloria p. 186Collect of the Day: Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; 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

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 40: 21-31 read by Rueben RussouwHave you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its

inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent tolive in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is myequal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; hisunderstanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 147: 1-12, 21 (sung) (Tone VIII.1)

How good it is to sing praises to our God: how pleasant it is to hon-our him with praise.The Lord rebuilds Jer-u-sa-lem: he gathers the ex-iles of Israel.He heals the bro-ken-heart-ed: and binds up their wounds.He counts the number of the stars: and calls them all by their names.Great is our Lord and mighty in pow-er: there is no limit to his wisdom.The Lord lifts up the low-ly: but casts the wick-ed to the ground.Sing to the Lord with thanks-giv-ing: make music to our God upon the harp. He covers the heavens with clouds * and pre-pares rain for the earth;He makes grass to grow upon the moun-tains * and green plants to serve man-kind.He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ra-vens when they cry.He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him,* in those who await his gra-cious fav-our.He has not done so to any other na-tion;* to them he has not re-veal’d his judge-ments.

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 FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE

CORINTHIANS 9: 16-23 read by Marina RussouwIf I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I havea reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. Thanks be to God.Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!Choir: God is to be feared in his holy place He is the Lord Israel’s God: He gives strength and power to his people bless-ed be GodAll: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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

according to Mark 1: 29-39.All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesusabout her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to adeserted place and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

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

HomilyAnthem God be in my head - Andrew Carter

God be in my head, and in my understanding;God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;

God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;God be in my heart, and in my thinking;God be at mine end, and at my departing.

Prayers of the People led by Rhonda BoyceConfession and Absolution p. 191We Share the Peace of Christ

We Offer Our Gifts to GodOffertory Hymn 384 “Praise to the Lord, the almighty” (Lobe den Herren)Prayer over the Gifts: God of compassion and forgiveness, receive our offering this day, and make us one with him who is our peace, Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ

are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If you will not be receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us at

the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”

Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: We break this bread

to share in the body of Christ.All: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Communion Hymn 48 “Let all mortal flesh” (Picardy)

Prayer after Communion: Eternal God, in you we find peace beyond all telling. May we who share in this heavenly banquet be instruments of your peace on earth, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Sharing God’s Love in the WorldThe Doxology p. 214 AnnouncementsRecessional Hymn 577 “God of grace and God of glory” (Cwm Rhondda)DismissalOrgan Postlude Sabbath Joy - Norman Warren We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out

a visitors envelope, available in pews or at back of church.

Today’s Liturgical Team:Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdHonorary Assistant: Fr. David HoopesDeacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillCommunion Minister: Marina RussouwChildren’s Focus: Teresa JohnsonOrganist & Choirmaster: Neil HoultonServer: Anne StrainSidespeople: (Team 3) Captain – Michael Miller; Bill Strain, Doug Inniss, Lester Miller, Jane Smith

Chancel Guild: Teresa Johnson

Today we remember in our Prayers: Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Continuing Indaba ProcessDeanery Cycle of Prayer, St. Barnabas (Chester)Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Children’s Ministry

Music Notes:Healey Willan (1880-1968) was in his lifetime the ‘dean of Canadian composers’, having produced a prodigious amount of music not only for the church and organ but also chamber and orchestral music as well as an opera. He was also responsible for teaching many of the next generation’s composers at the Royal Conservatory of Music in addition to his work at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Today’s prelude, “Intermezzo”, is from a suite of five pieces that Dr. Willan composed to show off the organ at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Ottawa.Andrew Carter (born 1939), who wrote today’s anthem, is a prolific English composer whose style is similar to that of the better-known (and even more prolific) John Rutter. The text of the anthem is an ancient one, from a publication called the Sarum Primer, originally published in England in 1514.Norman Warren (born 1934) was educated at Dulwich College, Corpus Christi College, and Ridley Hall Theological College in Cambridge, and was ordained in the Church of England in 1961. He served as vicar of St. Paul's Church, Leamington Spa (1963-1977), rector of Morden (1977-1989), and since 1989 has been archdeacon of Rochester. Warren was a member of the Jubilate Group committees that published Psalm Praise (1973) and Hymns for Today's Church (1982). He has composed over one hundred hymn tunes as well as this morning’s postlude, “Sabbath Joy”.

LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY

WelcomeThis morning we welcome the Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd as our new Interim Priest-in-Charge.

No Monday Night Bible study this weekThere will be no Monday night Bible study this week. It will resume at 7 PM in the rector’s study on Monday, February 13th when the Parable of the Talents and Rewards will be discussed. The lesson will be Matthew 25: 14-30. All are welcome.

Vestry in two weeksOur annual Vestry meeting will take place following the 10:30 service on February 19th. Please plan to attend. The reports will be available to take home and read next Sunday.

You are invited to our ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER!We invite you to our Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 21st at St. Barnabas Church in the Upper Hall. Entrance is off Hampton Ave. We will be serving sausages, juice, coffee and tea along with our fluffy light pancakes. Dinner will be served between 5 and 7 PM. Adults $5.00; children $3.00.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Thursday, February 9th 11 AM – 1 PM Doors Open for Prayer

Thursday, February 9th 12 noon Choir PracticeIn the downstairs choir room

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Thursday, February 9th 12 noon Holy Eucharist In the Chancel

Sunday, February 12th Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

9:00 AM Said Eucharist10:30 AM Choral Eucharist

7:00 PM Taizé

Readings: 2 Kings 5: 1-14; Psalm 301 Corinthians 9: 24-27; Mark 1: 40-45

CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold ShepherdHONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHCDEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-HillLEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller, Jan BookerORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil HoultonPARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft RanniORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates