THE PARISH OF ST. PAUL WITH ST. JOHN
4th January, 2015
Epiphany
Lectionary B
The Rt. Rev’d C. Leopold Friday:
Bishop of the Windward Islands
THE REVEREND CANON O. SAMUEL NICHOLS
Rector
Home Telephone: 784-458-4332
Office:
784-457-5163
E-Mail: stpaulschurch@vincysurf.com
THE REVEREND MRS. VERBINA C. GONSALVES
Deacon
THE REVEREND HANIF R.H. JOHNSON
Priest
Home Telephone: 784-456—8834
Ms. Joye Browne (457-4128) & Ms. Alice Mandeville (458- 4355)
Wardens
Mrs. Anita Nanton– Organist
Education - Sanctification - Fellowship - Evangelism
Today’s Celebrant: The Rev’d Fr. Hanif Johnson
Today’s Preacher: Rev’d Mrs. Verbina Gonsalves
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
392
Introit Hymn
Opening Sentence
Greetings & Collect for Purity
The Kyrie & Gloria
Pg. 97
Pg.101
Pg.102
COLLECT FOR THE DAY
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only son to the peoples of the
earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your
glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
First Lesson
Psalm
Second Lesson
Gradual Hymn
Gospel
THE LESSONS FOR TODAY
Isaiah 60:1-6,9
72:1-2, 10-17
Ephesians 3:1-12
99
Matthew 2:1-12
THE SERMON
The
The
The
The
Nicene Creed
Pg.104
Intercession
F
Pg.115
Act of Penitence and Absolution
Pg.123
Peace
Pg.125
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Offertory Hymn
97 & 98
Offertory Prayer
B
Pg.126
Eucharistic Prayer
B
Pg.135
The Lord’s Prayer
Pg.144
The Breaking of Bread
C
Pg.145
Invitation
C
Pg.145
Communion Hymns
60, 363, 588
Blessing of the Children
665
Post-Communion Prayer
Pg.148
Recessional Hymn
400
DISMISSAL
READERS FOR TODAY
CHURCH 1ST LESSON
PSALM
2ND LESSON
St. Paul: Men’s Fellowship Men’s Fellowship Men’s Fellowship
St. John: Rhonda Sutherland Elso Ross
Michael Goodluck
The Rector’s Message
4th Jan 2015
From the time of the Reformation, the Church of England expanded, following the routes of British
exploration and colonization. It served native peoples and expatriates alike, and all initially considered
themselves loyal to the see of Canterbury. The church’s great missionary societies were important agents
of its growth beyond England. The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (founded in 1699), the
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (1701), and the Church Missionary Society
(begun in 1799) achieved a global identity.
Vigorous missionary work in the British colonies produced strong churches in such diverse places as
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, India, and Australia and the West Indies. The church left an impressive
legacy of educational institutions and medical facilities. Consolidation and indigenization characterized
the Anglican mission in its later years. Beginning in the late 19th century, Anglican bishops attended the
Lambeth Conference, held once every 10 years at the residence of the archbishop of Canterbury in
London. The immediate cause of the first meeting in 1867 was a controversy that arose in one of the
colonial churches.
Once the church of the colonizer, it spawned a host of self-directing churches linked by common form
and historical allegiance to the Church of England.
What has come to be known as the Lambeth Quadrilateral defines the essential beliefs of Anglicanism.
The Quadrilateral states four elements essential to the Anglican conception of Christian identity—the
Bible, the Nicene Creed, baptism and Holy Communion, and the episcopate. The Lambeth Conference of
1930 further clarified the nature of Anglicanism when it described the Anglican Communion as
A fellowship within the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, of those duly constituted Dioceses,
Provinces or Regional Churches in communion with the See of Canterbury, which uphold and propagate
the…faith and order as they are generally set forth in the Book of Common Prayer…; promote within
each of their territories a national expression of Christian faith, life and worship; and are bound together
not by a central legislative and executive authority, but by mutual loyalty sustained through the common
counsel of the Bishops in conference.
The Anglican Communion thus holds to the faith as expounded by the Scriptures and by the early Church
Fathers. It respects the authority of the state but does not submit to it, and it equally respects the freedom
of the individual. The Anglican Communion does not seek to evade the challenges of the world or to live
a life separate from it. Basing its doctrines on the Bible, the Anglican Communion allows a remarkable
latitude of interpretation by both clergy and laity.
Weekly Church Notices
WELCOME to the Parish of St. Paul, Calliaqua with St. John, Belair. We are so pleased that
you chose to worship with us today and it is our hope that you were blessed by Word and
Sacrament and that you will visit us again.
Our Theme: 175 Years– We Remember, Renew, Reach Out
1. Baptism will be administered at St. Paul’s Calliaqua on 11th January
2015 and at St. John’s Belair on 18th January 2015.
2. Our Parish is responsible for Anglican Outreach Radio Programme for
the month of January2015.
3. Servers’ Festival will take place on Saturday 31st January 2015 at Holy
Trinity, Georgetown.
4. Patronal Festival is the 25th of January 2015, being also the 175th
Anniversary of our Parish Church. There will be Solemn High Mass, at
7:am and Solemn Evensong, Sermon, Procession and Benediction at
3:pm. All are invited, please bring a relative or a friend.
5. Pledge Envelopes are available; please check Ms. Alice Mandeville at
St. Paul’s and Mr. Godfrey Samuel at St. John’s.
6. All Organizations are asked kindly to submit your year programme for
the Calendar.
7. There will be an important meeting of the Mission Committee next
Wednesday 7th January at 5:00p.m.
8. The following persons have been elected on the P.C.C:
Joye Browne
Alma Dougan
Cynthia Hope-Browne
Cheryl Evans
Shirla Little
Charles Samuel
Please read the bulletin, then pass it on to a friend or relative.
If you wish to sponsor the Church Bulletin, please call into the Church
Office at 457-5163.
Your Health and you by Dr. Michael Goodluck #89
LEG CRAMPS
Leg cramps are a common and usually harmless condition where the
muscles in your leg suddenly become tight and painful.
It usually occurs in the calf muscles, although it can affect any part of your
leg, including your feet and thighs. After the cramping has passed, you may have pain and tenderness in
your leg for several hours.
Three out of four cases occur at night during sleep.
What causes leg cramps?
Leg cramps can occur for no apparent reason, known as idiopathic leg cramps, or as a symptom or
complication of a health condition, known as secondary
leg cramps.
Causes of secondary leg cramps can include:
pregnancy, exercise, certain types of medication, such as statins(medicines
that help lower cholesterol levels), liver disease
During a cramp, your muscles suddenly contract (shorten), causing pain in
your leg. This is known as a spasm, and you cannot control the affected
muscle. The cramp can last from a few seconds to 10 minutes. When the
spasm passes, you will be able to control the affected muscle again.
When to see your Doctor
Speak to your Doctor if your leg cramps are affecting your quality of life;
for example, if you have frequent leg cramps or they are interfering with
your sleep.
Your Doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your legs and feet. They may also ask if you
have other symptoms, such as numbness or
swelling, which may be a sign that you have secondary leg cramps caused
by an underlying condition.
In this case, you may need further tests, such as blood tests and urine tests,
to rule out other conditions.
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The following persons has been elected on the P.C.C:
Joye Browne
Alma Dougan
Cynthia Hope-Browne
Cheryl Evans
Shirla Little
Charles Samuel
Financial Corner
St. Paul:
28th Dec
Att: 194
Total $ 2225.20
St. John:
28th Dec
Att: 74
Total $ 1381.67
Celebrating birthdays this week:
Milkeallen Williams
Sheree-Ann John
Wineva Stephens
Brenton David
Hazel Roberts
Inez Mandeville
4th Jan
5th Jan
6th Jan
9th Jan
9th Jan
10th Jan
Happy Birthday to all!
MEMORIALS
Hugh Charles
Tilton Warren
8th Jan 2010
8th Jan 2012
Granville Danzine
4th Jan 2013
Nolly Smart
4th Jan 2013
May their souls rest in peac
May their souls rest in peace!
Your prayers are asked for the sick of the Parish, both at home and in
the hospital.
Sick &shut-ins
Chinyelu Browne
Canon Huggins
Ethel Butler
Ezekiel Clarke
Cornelia Cox
Rosalie Davis
Cindy Hogan
George Haywood
Ena Malcolm
Adella John
Nora Roberts
Stanley Finch
Kathleen Jones
Sydney Joseph
Cynthia John
Helen Joseph
Isabella Browne
Jeremy Grant
Clara Sandy
Miriam Gurley
Eldon Anderson
Inez Mandeville
Owen Hope
Hugh Marshall
Elmina Martin
Ardon McCree
Rita George
Elaine Ollivierre
Cheryl Peters
Carl Stephens
Susan Sinson
Tabitha Providence Rhonda Williams
Sarah Spenser
Vera Smart
Adella Smart
Elsa Scott
Nola Thomas
Sylvina John
Amanda Robinson Dorothy Ryan
Josephine Thomas Agnes London
Inoa Marksman
Frank Garraway
Rita Williams
Victor Hunte
Sarah Commissiong
Ephriam Williams Theresa Quashie
Please keep us informed of the condition of these persons)
Mon
Isaiah 66:18-23
Tue
Isaiah 52:7-10
Wed
Isaiah 52:3-6
Thurs Isaiah 59:15-21
Friday Isaiah 63:1-9
Sat
Isaiah 65:1-9
Isaiah 42:1-9
Acts 10:34-38
THE LIVING WORD: PAGE 741
Psalm 29
Rom 15:7-13
Psalm 46
Rev 21:22-27
Psalm 103
Rev 2:1-7
Psalm 117
Rev 2:8-17
Psalm 121
Rev 2:18-29
Psalm 138
Rev 3:1-6
LECTIONARY B - PG. 679
Psalm 89:20-29
Mark 1:7-11
WEEKLY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Sunday
Solemn High Mass
Solemn High Mass
Sunday School
Sunday School
St. Paul
St. John
St. Paul
St. John
Tuesday
Mass
Bible Study
A.C.W.A. Meeting
Mother’s Union Meeting
St. Paul
St. Paul
3rd Tuesday
St. John
Wednesday
Deacon’s Mass
Bible Study
Choir Practice
St. Paul
St. John
St. Paul’s
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Mother’s Union Meeting
St. Paul
St. Paul
7:00am
9:00am
3:30pm
3:00pm
6:00am
5:00pm
5:00pm
1st & 3rd Tuesday
6:00am
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00am
2nd & Last Thursday
Friday
Mass St. Paul
God’s Garden & Homework Club
IMPAC+ Youth Ministry
6:00am
5:00pm
6:30pm
Saturday
Confirmation Class
Altar Servers Practice
9:30a.m
4:30p.m
St. Paul
Mission 2015
At St. Paul’s Church Calliaqua
Anniversary Services
18th January—23rd January 2015
Date & Time
Missioner
Event
18th Jan
6:00p.m
His Lordship, the Bishop
19th Jan
7:00p.m
Rev’d Eleanor Glasgow
20th Jan
7:00p.m
Rev’d Kari Marcelle
21st Jan 7:00p.m
Mr. John Horne
22nd Jan 7:00p.m
Archdeacon J. E. Weekes
23rd Jan 7:00p.m
Dean Patrick McIntosh
Opening
Night
Women’s
Night
Youth
Night
Men’s
Night
Intercessory
Night
Closing
Night
Topics
Team Leader
When the Saints go Marching In
Joye Browne
Anglican Women: Call to
Flavia Howard
Preparing our Youth for the
Church of tomorrow
Khadisha Smart
Cherishing our Anglican
Traditions
Fr. Hanif Johnson
The Importance of Prayer in
Deacon Gonsalves
Christian Life
The Rite of Reconciliation
Ivy Alexander
Mission Prayer
Almighty God, we give thanks that you have consecrated this house
of Prayer and call together a community to worship you. As we
celebrate with joy 175 years of work and witness to the faith of
Jesus Christ, we remember all bishops, priests, deacons and lay
persons who served in the church of St. Paul’s Calliaqua. Empower
us to love like Jesus and serve you with a deep passion. So transform
us by the renewing of our hearts and minds and enlighten us
together with all the saints to grasp how high and deep and wide
and long is your love. Strengthen us in body, mind and spirit that
we may strive toward heavenly things. Through our communion
with you, enable us to reach out to others with a taste of your grace
and love, as you lead us step by step all of the days of our life.
We ask these mercies through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Mission song
It’s a joy to be alive
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To celebrate one seventy-five } Repeat
To remember renew and reach out
Spreading the good news all about
So let us all sing and shout
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice (Repeat)
Rejoice! St. Paul’s rejoice
It is a time to celebrate
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We have fought to keep the faith } Repeat
So come on people young and old
Brothers and sisters of one fold
Let us all lift up our voices
And rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice (Repeat)
Rejoice St. Paul’s rejoice.