ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Second Sunday After Christmas January 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE
The Hymns: O Savior Of Our Fallen Race (#85, The Hymnal 1982) National Anthem of the Republic of Haiti
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit. ALL: There is one hope in God’s call to us. Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism. ALL: One God and Father or all. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you
Celebrant: Let us pray. The Collect of the Day (SEE INSERT)
The Prayer for the Parish ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Lesson The Book of Jeremiah, Ch. 31: Vs. 7-14 Karine Williams Barnwell The Psalm Psalm 84 The Epistle Letter to the Ephesians, Ch. 1: Vs. 3-6, 15-19a Joan Barclay The Hymn: In Bethlehem A Newborn Boy (#246, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Matthew Ch. 2: Vs. 13-15, 19-23 The Sermon: Fr. David Steele
THE RITE OF HOLY BAPTISM
The Hymn: He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands (#217, Lift Every Voice And Sing Hymnal)
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates: (BCP, Pg. 301) The Prayers for the Candidates (BCP, Pg. 305)
The Baptism (BCP, Pg. 307) Presentation of the Newly Baptized (BCP, Pg 308) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
The Hymn: Unto Us A Child Is Born (#98, The Hymnal 1982) The Hymn: From East To West, From Shore To Shore (#77, The Hymnal 1982) The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A (BCP, Pg. 361)
The Hymns: #115, The Hymnal 1982, #23 LEV, #25 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365)
THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden
The Hymns: Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come (#100, The Hymnal 1982)
Postlude: Allegro in G minor – Georg Friedrich Handel
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N, 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Jack Peddy 13 Roosevelt Place, Bklyn 11233 718-346-5484 Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341 Lois Sargeant 349 Remsen Ave. Bklyn. 11212 718-385-4521 Dorothy Walters 845 Bushwick Ave., Bklyn, NY 11221 718-455-9136 Cynthia Wright 120-55 232nd St. Cambria Hgts. 11411 718-978-6239 Lillian Whyte 54 Boerum Street, 20S Bklyn, 11206 718-388-9216
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK
Ernest Franklin, Auristelia Griffith, Los Angeles, California (sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Bert Johnson (Dad of Shellon and Shevon Johnson) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s family) Margaret Wilson, mother of Mosley Wilson, Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing Home
PRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; Diocese of The Arctic (Canada); St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning) who is recovering from injuries received in an accident.
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BIENVENUE - WELCOME - BEINVENIDOS
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the wardens or the clergy. Please also sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE BREAD AND WINE Are given today in thanksgiving for the birthday of Dorothy Walters by Mayleen Godette Cumberbatch And in thanksgiving for the birthday of Jules A. Vanenburg
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the nation of Haiti on the 205th anniversary of its independence
TO BE BAPTIZED Arianna Elvin, Autumn Laila Leigh, and Trista Shirley Mark,
THANK YOU
Gloria Peddy and her family extend sincere and heartfelt thanks to our parish family, friends and well-wishers for the prayers, beautiful cards, and best wishes extended to Jack Peddy during his illness.
THE OBLATION BEARERSMaria Castro, Mayleen G. Cumberbatch, Myrtle Leigh
St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE
The Hymns: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (#657, The Hymnal 1982,)
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (#66, The Hymnal 1982,)
Lighting of the Advent Candle Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Trisagion (BCP, Pg. 356) The Collect of the Day (INSERT)
The Prayer for the Parish ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Lesson The Book of Isaiah Ch. 61: Vs. 1-4, 8-11 Hamilton Simpson The Psalm Psalm 126 The Epistle First Letter to the Thessalonians Ch. 5: Vs. 16-24 Mavis Dixon The Hymn: Prepare The Way, O Zion (#65, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. John Ch. 1: Vs. 6-8, 19-28
The Sermon: Fr. David Steele
THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form V) (BCP, Pg. 389) Pauline Brown The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Hymns: I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath (#429, The Hymnal 1982) Rejoice, Rejoice Believers (#68, The Hymnal 1982) The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B (BCP, Pg. 367)
The Hymns: #704, The Hymnal 1982, #88 LEV, #59 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365) THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden The Hymn: Go Forth For God (#347, The Hymnal 1982)
Postlude: Prelude in E Minor BWV533 (“Cathedral”) J.S. Bach
BIENVENUE - WELCOME - BEINVENIDOS
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in loving memory of Reginal McLeod (d. 12/05/2008) Given by Tracy Mitchell
THE OBLATION BEARERS Cora Harewood, Thora Jenkins, Audrey Douglas
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Hope candle lighted by Joseph and Alicia Tenturier (Nov. 30th) Love candle lighted by Joan Barclay (Dec. 7th) Joy candle lighted today by Madrid Douglas, Ritson Douglas, and Audrey Douglas
THE ROSE ALTAR FRONTAL SET AND VESTMENTS Were donated previously by Audrey Douglas in loving memory of her father Percy Alexander Douglas
On behalf of “A-DOPT-A Family for Christmas.” St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Joan Barclay would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the following persons for their generous participation in the A-dopt-A-Family program at this beautiful season of Christmas: Samuel Dalton Chinweike Ukaegbu Egbert Hall Solomon Chester Karine Williams Barnwell Leonora Blyden Yvonne Cole Janna Cole Maritza Cash Maria Castro Mayleen Cumberbatch Edwina Cumberbatch Veryan Cumberbatch Madrid Douglas Audrey Douglas Joan Frank Mavis Dixon Carmen Hines Grace Akom-Ofori Natalie Hooper Leticia Pond Letisha Farrell Doris Prince Blanche Thorbourne Jackie D’Anjou Parchment Pat Haughton Thora Jenkins
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
Lillian Williams Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab 727 Classon Ave 2fl Rm 223, 11238
Jack Peddy Shore Front Rehab Ctr. 3015 W. 29th St. Coney Island, 11224
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341 Lois Sargeant 349 Remsen Ave. Bklyn. 11212 718-385-4521 Dorothy Walters 845 Bushwick Ave., Bklyn, NY 11221 718-455-9136 Cynthia Wright 120-55 232nd St. Cambria Hgts. 11411 718-978-6239 Lillian Whyte 54 Boerum Street, 20S Bklyn, 11206 718-388-9216
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK Ernest Franklin, Auristelia Griffith, Los Angeles, California (sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s family) Margaret Wilson, mother of Mosley Wilson, Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing Home
PRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; Diocese of Kumasi (West Africa); St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning) who is recovering from injuries received in an accident
St. Thomas Episcopal Church The First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE
The Hymn: O Come, O Come Emanuel (#56, The Hymnal 1982, Verses 1 – 4)
Lighting of the Advent Candle National Anthem of Barbados
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Trisagion (BCP, Pg. 356) The Collect of the Day (INSERT)
The Prayer for the Parish
ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Lesson The Book of Isaiah Ch. 64: Vs. 1-9 Hamilton Simpson The Psalm Psalm 80: Vs. 1-7, 16-18 The Epistle First Letter to the Corinthians Ch. 1: Vs. 3-9 Shirley Burke
The Hymn: Lo! He Comes, With Clouds Descending (#57, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Mark Ch. 13: Vs. 24-37 The Sermon: Fr. David Steele THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form III) (BCP, Pg. 387) Thora Jenkins
The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
The Hymn: Judge Eternal, Throned In Splendor (#596, The Hymnal 1982)
The Hymn: O Heavenly Word, Eternal Light (#64, The Hymnal 1982)
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B (BCP, Pg. 367)
The Hymns: #146, LEV, #145 LEV, #147 LEV
The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365) THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden The Hymn: O Come, O Come Emanuel (#56, The Hymnal 1982, Verses 5 – 8)
Postlude: Prelude in D Minor (From the Eight Little) J.S. Bach
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A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS
Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in loving memory of Carmen A. Richards Given by her children, grandchildren, and great-grand child in the Richards, Farrell, and Pond families
THE EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in thanksgiving for the birthday of Rupert Cash Given by the Farrell and Pond families
THE BULLETINS
Are given in thanksgiving for the 48th birthday of Robert A. Ferryman By his loving family
THE OBLATION BEARERS Robert Ferryman, Cora Harewood, Merline Richards
CONGRATULATIONS To the Republic of Barbados on the 42nd anniversary of its independence
THANK YOU
The Episcopal Charities Committee thanks our parish family for their “abundant generosity” in donating, participating, and supporting Harvest. The proceeds was $800.00 and is designated for the Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home through the Episcopal Charities Appeal. Generosity Spreads!
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THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Consultation Service is the social service agency of the Diocese of Long Island with offices and programs in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Professional/confidential counseling is available for problems experiences by individuals, couples, and families. Consultations are provided on a sliding scale by appointment. For Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, call (631) 665-7701; for Brooklyn, call Al Rosenvinge at (718) 284-5352.
The Capital Campaign is ongoing. Your donations toward the repairs to the parish hall are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional Communion Vessels require repair and refinishing. Anyone interested in donating to this endeavor, please contact Karine Williams Barnwell, Altar Guild Directress, for additional information.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Parish is in need of a Treasurer. Persons with accounting ability or experience interested in assuming the position are invited to speak to any member of the Vestry.
The Annual Parish Elections are upon us. We will need to elect three new members and a warden. Nomination forms will be available in the church office and with the chairperson of the Nominating committee, Mr. Chinweike Ukaegbu. Other information regarding the election procedure will be posted on the church notice boards.
Nominating Committee: as follows: Mr. Chinweike Ukaegbu, Chairperson, Nominating Committee members: Mrs. Joan Barclay, Mrs. Mavis Dixon, Mrs. Lorna Johnson.
CALENDAR & REPORTS must be submitted by December 30, 2008. Please give all dates for planned events to Maritza Cash and Reports should be submitted to church office by January 1, 2009.
St. Matthew’s Deanery: The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
This service will be held at St. George’s church on Sunday, December 21 at 4:00p.m. Each parish in the St. Matthew’s Deanery is being as to participate by providing a reader for one of the Lessons. Additional information will be sent out soon. Clergy are invited to attend. Dress: cassock, surplus, tippet, or academic hood.
Miscellaneous Business—Christmas get-together. Fr. Miles suggested a Christmas Get-together for our Deanery. After some discussion, it was agreed that it would be held in the St. Mary’s church Hall, on Thursday, December 4, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. BECAUSE THIS IS A CATERED EVENT, WE WILL NEED TO GET A SENSE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATENDING, by December 1st.
Update on Town Hall meeting: A meeting was held on November 13, 2008 regarding the Sumner Armory Housing in excess of 1,200 homeless men in the Bedford Stuyvesant community. Notification was received from the Mayor’s Office of the Homeless and elected officials present including the Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz that “No Action” has been taken for this to occur. An advisory council will be established to closely monitor the operation at the Sumner Armory on Marcus Garvey Boulevard.
The Fellowship Hour for the month of December is hosted by the Brotherhood of St Andrew,
UPCOMING EVENTS
· December 7 --- Biko Center Fundraising · December 7 – Collection Episcopal Charities · December 13 – Bus Ride – Rector’s Guild · December 13 – Christmas Pageant – Christian Education Dept. · December 25 – Christmas Day
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
Lillian Williams Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab 727 Classon Ave 2fl Rm 223
Jack Peddy Shore Front Rehab Ctr. 3015 W. 29th St. Coney Island
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341 Lois Sargeant 349 Remsen Ave. Bklyn. 11212 718-385-4521 Dorothy Walters 845 Bushwick Ave., Bklyn, NY 11221 718-455-9136 Cynthia Wright 120-55 232nd St. Cambria Hgts. 11411 718-978-6239 Lillian Whyte 54 Boerum Street, 20S Bklyn, 11206 718-388-9216
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK
Ernest Franklin, Josepha Douglas, La Isabella Nursing Home 515 Audubon Ave, New York, 10024 (sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s family) Margaret Wilson, mother of Mosley Wilson, Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing Home
PRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; Diocese of Kitale (Kenya); St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning) who is recovering from injuries received in an accident
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Last Sunday After Pentecost Harvest Sunday/Christ The King November 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE
The Hymns: O Worship The King, All Glorious Above (#388, The Hymnal 1982)
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Gloria (BCP, Pg. 356)
The Collect of the Day (INSERT) The Prayer for the Parish
ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Lesson The Book of Ezekiel Ch. 34: Vs. 11-16, 20-24 Madison Franklin The Psalm Psalm 100 The Epistle Letter to the Ephesians Ch. 1: Vs.15-23 Shania Yearwood The Hymn: Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service (#610, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Matthew Ch. 25: Vs.31-46 The Sermon: Fr. David Steele THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form II) (BCP, Pg. 385) Leandra Chester The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Hymn: Praise To God Immortal Praise (#288, The Hymnal 1982) The Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (#290, The Hymnal 1982) The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A (BCP, Pg. 361) The Hymns: #416, The Hymnal 1982, #217 LEV, #60 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365) THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden The Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er The Sun #544, The Hymnal 1982 Postlude: Prelude in E Minor (‘Cathedral’), BWV533 J.S. Bach
BIENVENUE - WELCOME - BEINVENIDOS
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in loving memory of Earl Vincent Dixon Given by Mavis Dixon And in thanksgiving for the 13th birthday of Cherise Johnson Given by her parents, sisters, and brother, and her grandmother, Mercel Hall And for the birthday of Jair Arthur Hall Given by his parents, and sister, and his grandparents, Mercel and Manassah Hall
THE EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God And in thanksgiving for the birthdays of Audrey Douglas and Madrid Douglas Given by Madrid Douglas THE OBLATION BEARERS Mavis Dixon, Madrid Douglas, Jair Hall,
CONDOLENCES To Mayleen Cumberbatch on the death of Edna Yvonne Barker, her cousin. May she rest in peace and rise in glory!
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Family Consultation Service is the social service agency of the Diocese of Long Island with offices and programs in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Professional/confidential counseling is available for problems experiences by individuals, couples, and families. Consultations are provided on a sliding scale by appointment. For Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, call (631) 665-7701; for Brooklyn, call Al Rosenvinge at (718) 284-5352.
The Capital Campaign is ongoing. Your donations toward the repairs to the parish hall are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional Communion Vessels require repair and refinishing. Anyone interested in donating to this endeavor, please contact Karine Williams Barnwell, Altar Guild Directress, for additional information.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Parish is in need of a Treasurer. Persons with accounting ability or experience interested in assuming the position are invited to speak to any member of the Vestry.
The Annual Parish Elections are upon us. We will need to elect three new members and a warden. Nomination forms will be available in the church office and with the chairperson of the Nominating committee, Mr. Chinweike Ukaegbu. Other information regarding the election procedure will be posted on the church notice boards.
CALENDAR & REPORTS must be submitted by December 30, 2008. Please give all dates for planned events for 2009 to Maritza Cash. Reports should be submitted to church office by January 1, 2009.
Update on Town Hall meeting: A meeting was held on November 13, 2008 regarding the Sumner Armory Housing in excess of 1,200 homeless men in the Bedford Stuyvesant community. Notification was received from the Mayor’s Office of the Homeless and elected officials present including the Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz that “No Action” has been taken for this to occur. An advisory council will be established to closely monitor the operation at the Sumner Armory on Marcus Garvey Boulevard.
The Fellowship Hour for the month of December is hosted by the Brotherhood of St Andrew,
Receiving Ask, and it shall be given; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto to. (Matthew Ch7. Vs. 7)
The biggest challenge we face as we read this verse is our own doubt. We have become so used to looking for evidence before we will believe anything that we forget that God exists beyond evidence – beyond our human ability to see, measure, or reason. If, we may ask, whatever we ask for is really given, why do poverty, and violence, and war exist? These important questions can only be answered by reaching beyond evidence; by searching the depths of our hearts in prayer and silence; by seeking the face of God in ourselves, and in our neighbor. As we step back from our habitual worry, and anger, and criticism, we create a space within our hearts for all the answers – for all that we have been asking and seeking so earnestly – to emerge.
Today I ask, I seek, and I knock. Today I believe that I am receiving, and finding, and that doors, as yet unseen, are opening for me. But what is it that I am asking for? What is it that I am seeking? I desire, above everything else, to discover God in everything, and to see God in everyone – to come into close and conscious communion with God, who is Life. Today, and everyday, I receive the gift of God in its fullness.
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
Lillian Williams Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab 727 Classon Ave 2fl Rm 223 Jack Peddy Shore Front Rehab Ctr. 3015 W. 29th St. Coney Island
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK
Ernest Franklin, Josepha Douglas, La Isabella Nursing Home 515 Audubon Ave, New York, 10024 (sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s Family) Margaret Wilson, mother of Mosley Wilson, and Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing HomePRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; Diocese of Kindu (Congo); St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning who is recovering from injuries received in an accident)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Twenty Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Eucharist in Thanksgiving for the Election of Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America
November 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. THE ENTRANCE
The Hymns: My God How Wonderful Thou Art (#643, The Hymnal 1982) Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Gloria (BCP, Pg. 356) The Collect of the Day (INSERT) The Prayer for the Parish
ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Lesson The Book of Judges, Ch. 4: Vs.1-7 Paul Jeremie The Psalm Psalm 123 The Epistle First Letter to the Thessalonians, Ch. 5: Vs.1-11 Randall Joseph The Hymn: Ye Servants Of The Lord
Ye servants of the Lord, each in his office wait, observant of his heav’nly word, and watchful at his gate.
Let all your lamps be bright, and trim the golden flame: gird up your loins, as in his sight, for awe-ful is his Name.
Watch; 'tis your Lord's command, and while we speak, he's near; mark the first signal of his hand, and ready all appear.
O happy servant he, in such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, and be with honor crowned.
Christ shall the banquet spread with his own royal hand, and raise that favored servant's head amid the angelic band.
The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Matthew Ch. 25:14-30 The Sermon: Fr. David Steele
THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form I) (BCP, Pg. 383) Emmanuel Ottuada The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
The Hymn: God Moves In A Mysterious Way (#677, The Hymnal 1982)
The Hymn: God Is Working His Purpose Out God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year: God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.
From utmost east to utmost west, wherever foot hath trod, by the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God; give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me, that earth may filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.
What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase the brotherhood of all mankind--the reign of the Prince of Peace? What can we do to hasten the time--the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.
All we can do is nothing worth unless God bless the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A (BCP, Pg. 361)
The Hymns: #8, The Hymnal 1982, #227 LEV, #226 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365)
THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden
The Hymn: America The Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness and every gain divine!
O beautiful for halcyon skies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the enameled plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till souls wax fair as earth and air and music-hearted sea!
O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea!
Postlude: Prelude in C Minor (‘Arnstadt’), BWV549 J.S. Bach
BIENVENUE v WELCOME v BEINVENIDOS
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS
Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God,
And in thanksgiving for the peaceful and historic election of Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and Vice President-Elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
And for the election of
The Honorable Ingrid Joseph, Civil Court Judge.
And in thanksgiving for the first wedding anniversary of Keon and Nickesa Francis Given by Alexis Noel and family
And in thanksgiving for the birthdays of Khorri andKherel Silcott Given by their loving family
THE OBLATION BEARERS Solomon Chester, Ingrid Joseph, Khorri Silcott
CONDOLENCES To Carmen Hines and her family on the death of her nephew, Adolfo Samms (Sito). May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Family Consultation Service is the social service agency of the Diocese of Long Island with offices and programs in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Professional/confidential counseling is available for problems experiences by individuals, couples, and families. Consultations are provided on a sliding scale by appointment. For Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, call (631) 665-7701; for Brooklyn, call Al Rosenvinge at (718) 284-5352.
The Capital Campaign is ongoing. Your donations toward the repairs to the parish hall are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional Communion Vessels require repair and refinishing. Anyone interested in donating to this endeavor, please contact Karine Williams Barnwell, Altar Guild Directress, for additional information.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Parish is in need of a Treasurer. Persons with accounting ability or experience interested in assuming the position are invited to speak to any member of the Vestry.
HARVEST SUNDAY will be celebrated on November 23, 2008. Please bring all food donations to the church on Saturday, November 22, 2008 if possible. All proceeds from the sale of these items are earmarked for the Episcopal Charities Appeal designated for Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home.
The Fellowship Hour for the month of November is hosted by the Altar Guild
UPCOMING EVENTS · November 23 – Harvest Sunday – Episcopal Charities · November 27 – Thanksgiving Day · November 29 – 125th Anniversary of the Founding of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew · November 30 – First Sunday of Advent · November 30 – Anniversary of the independence of Barbados
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
Lillian Williams Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab 727 Classon Ave 2fl Rm 223 Jack Peddy Beth Israel Hospital 3201 Kings Hwy., Rm. 364
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Manassah Hall 531 Ashford Street, Bklyn 11207 718-498-7985 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341 Lois Sargeant 349 Remsen Ave. Bklyn. 11212 718-385-4521 Dorothy Walters 845 Bushwick Ave., Bklyn, NY 11221 718-455-9136 Cynthia Wright 120-55 232nd St. Cambria Hgts. 11411 718-978-6239 Lillian Whyte 54 Boerum Street, 20S Bklyn, 11206 718-388-9216
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK Ernest Franklin, Josepha Douglas, La Isabella Nursing Home 515 Audubon Ave, New York, 10024 (Sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s Family) Margaret Wilson, Mother of Mosley Wilson, Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing Home
PRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; Lay people who visit and tend to the sick and shut-in; Solomon Chester, Winston Blyden; St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning) who is recovering from injuries received in an accident
St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Twenty Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
SUNG EUCHARIST AND SERMON November 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE The Hymns: O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee (#660, The Hymnal 1982) Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Gloria (BCP, Pg. 356) The Collect of the Day (INSERT)
The Prayer for the Parish ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Lesson The Book of Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Grace Akom-Ofori The Psalm Psalm 78:1-7 The Epistle First Letter to the Thessalonians Ch. 4:13-18 Pauline Brown
The Hymn: The Lord Will Come And Not Be Slow (#462, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Matthew Ch. 25:1-13 The Sermon: Fr. David Steele
THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form VI) (BCP, Pg. 392) Matthew Parris The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST The Hymn: Once To Ev’ry Man And Nation
Once to ev’ry man and nation, comes the moment to decide, in the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side; some great cause, some great decision, off’ring each the bloom or blight, and the choice goes by forever, 'twixt that darkness and that light.
Then to side with truth is noble, when we share her wretched crust, ere her cause bring fame and profit, and 'tis prosperous to be just; then it is the brave man chooses while the coward stands aside, till the multitude make virtue of the faith they had denied.
By the light of holy martyrs, Christ, thy bleeding feet we track, toiling up new Calv’ries ever with the cross that turns not back; new occasions teach new duties, ancient values test our youth; they must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of truth.
Though the cause of evil prosper, yet the truth alone is strong;though her portion be the scaffold, and upon the throne be wrong; yet that scaffold sways the future, and behind the dim unknown, standeth God within the shadow, keeping watch above his own
The Hymn: Judge Eternal, Throned In Splendor (#596, The Hymnal 1982) The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A (BCP, Pg. 361)
The Hymns: #620, The Hymnal 1982, #122 LEV, #184 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365)
THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden
The Hymn: Let Saints On Earth In Concert Sing Let saints on earth in concert sing with those who work is done; for all the servants of our King in heaven and earth are one. One family, we dwell in him, one Church, above, beneath, though now divided by the stream, the narrow stream of death. One army of the living God, to his command we bow; part of the host have crossed the flood, and part are crossing now. E'en now to their eternal home there pass some spirits blest; while others to the margin come, waiting their call to rest. Jesus, be thou our constant Guide; then, when the word is given, bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, and bring us safe to heaven.
Postlude: Fugue in G Minor (The ‘Little’), BWV578 J.S. Bach
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BIENVENUE - WELCOME - BEINVENIDOS
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in thanksgiving for the peaceful and historic election of Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and Vice President-Elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. And for the election of The Honorable Ingrid Joseph, Civil Court Judge. And in loving memory of Lance Cpl. William Wayne White May God continue to grant him eternal rest, Given by his mother Martha Holder and family And in loving memory of Roberto Castro, Gertrude Nicholls, Ismay Paris, Ylda Ladson, Mildred Nicholls, Thelma Downing, Juana Medina, and Lucia Natera Given by Maria Castro And in loving memory of Thelma Downing, and Mable Robinson-Vaughn Given by the Rector’s Guild
THANK YOU The Episcopal Charities Committee thanks our parish family for their contribution of $160.00 to the Episcopal Charities Appeal.
WELCOME The congregation of St. Thomas welcomes again our preacher and celebrant today, Fr. David Steele.
THE OBLATION BEARERS Patricia Haughton, Ingrid Joseph, Merline Richards
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THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Family Consultation Service is the social service agency of the Diocese of Long Island with offices and programs in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Professional/confidential counseling is available for problems experiences by individuals, couples, and families. Consultations are provided on a sliding scale by appointment. For Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, call (631) 665-7701; for Brooklyn, call Al Rosenvinge at (718) 284-5352.
The Capital Campaign is ongoing. Your donations toward the repairs to the parish hall are welcomed and appreciated.
Additional Communion Vessels require repair and refinishing. Anyone interested in donating to this endeavor, please contact Karine Williams Barnwell, Altar Guild Directress, for additional information.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Parish is in need of a Treasurer. Persons with accounting ability or experience interested in assuming the position are invited to speak to any member of the Vestry.
Urgent Town Hall Meeting for the Bedford Stuyvesant Community. The City of New York has closed the Bellevue Intake Center for the homeless in Manhattan and is proposing to shift the intake center to the Bedford-Atlantic Armory (Crown Heights) the overflow of 1,200 men will be assigned to the Sumner Armory on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. This is a move that endangers the safety of our community. Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. P.S. 35, 272 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, New York 11233 (bet. Lewis and Marcus Garvey Blvd.). For additional information contact Karine Williams Barnwell.
HARVEST SUNDAY will be celebrated on November 23, 2008. Please bring all food donations to the church on Saturday, November 22, 2008 if possible. All proceeds from the sale of these items are earmarked for the Episcopal Charities Appeal designated for Bishop Henry B. Hucles Nursing Home.
The Fellowship Hour for the month of November is hosted by the Altar Guild
UPCOMING EVENTS · November 23 – Harvest Sunday – Episcopal Charities · November 27 – Thanksgiving Day · November 30 – First Sunday of Advent · November 30 – Anniversary of the independence of Barbados
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-IN OF OUR PARISH
Lillian Williams Ctr. For Nursing & Rehab 727 Classon Ave 2fl Rm 223 Jack Peddy Beth Israel Hospital 3201 Kings Hwy., Rm. 364
AT HOME Lloyd Clare 211 Thomas S. Boyland ST. Bklyn, 11233 718-922-4191 Margarita Foster 113-02 198th St. St. Albans, 11414 718-740-3045 Manassah Hall 531 Ashford Street, Bklyn 11207 718-498-7985 Marjorie Herbert 570 Bainbridge St. Bklyn 11233 718-455-5090 Louisa Jobe 743 East 58th Street, Bklyn 11234 718-531-7425 Dorothy Joseph 725 Evergreen Ave. Bklyn. Apt N 574-4262 Delmina McKay 304 Castle Hill Ave., Bronx 10473 718-824-0862 Ida Morgan 621 Crown St. Bklyn, 11213 718-774-4251 Mavis Myers 658 Georgia Ave. 11207 718-257-1154 Joseph Myers Marie Paul 1351 New York Ave., Bklyn Apt 1B Eugeline Samuel 218 McDougall Street, Bklyn 11233 718-443-1341 Lois Sargeant 349 Remsen Ave. Bklyn. 11212 718-385-4521 Dorothy Walters 845 Bushwick Ave., Bklyn, NY 11221 718-455-9136 Cynthia Wright 120-55 232nd St. Cambria Hgts. 11411 718-978-6239 Lillian Whyte 54 Boerum Street, 20S Bklyn, 11206 718-388-9216
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR RELATIVES OF MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK Ernest Franklin, Josepha Douglas, La Isabella Nursing Home 515 Audubon Ave, New York, 10024 (Sister and aunt of the Griffith, Cash Family) Clifford Jeremie, Dieuveuil Jeremie, Inez King, Lennox Vandecruise and Sheila Pearce (son and sister of Dorothy Peters), Mary Robinson, Edward Grenardo, Jose Ramos, (brother of Maria Ramos of the Duncan Genns Apartments) Cleavland Blake, Levi Anthony, Delmas Robinson, Aubrey Walker, Edith Dascosta (Lucinda Robinson’s Family) Margaret Wilson, Mother of Mosley Wilson, Evangeline Younge at Bishop Hucles Nursing HomePRAY FOR: Jonathan Ridgard, Greene Correctional Facility; The Diocese of Katanga (Congo); Solomon Chester, Winston Blyden; St. Julian Perkins as he recovers from surgery; Rev. Alfred Manning (husband of Rev. Sandra Manning) who is recovering from injuries received in an accident
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost
SUNG EUCHARIST AND SERMON October 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
THE ENTRANCE
The Hymns: Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken (#523, The Hymnal 1982)
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ALL: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. AMEN
The Collect for Purity (BCP, Pg. 355) The Gloria (BCP, Pg. 356) The Collect of the Day (INSERT)
The Prayer for the Parish ALL: Almighty and every living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Lesson The Book of Exodus: Ch. 33: vs. 12-23 Paul Jeremie The Psalm Psalm 99 The Epistle First Letter to the Thessalonians Ch. 1: vs. 1-10 Elaine Woolward
The Hymn: O Thou Who Camest From Above (#704, The Hymnal 1982) The Gospel: The Gospel According to St. Matthew Ch. 22:15-22 The Sermon: Fr. Jacob Botchway
THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed (BCP, Pg. 358) The Prayers of the People (Form IV) (BCP, Pg. 388) Matthew Parris The Confession and Absolution (BCP, Pg. 360) The Peace (BCP, Pg. 360)
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
The Hymn: Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven (#410, The Hymnal 1982) The Hymns: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (#362, The Hymnal 1982)
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A (BCP, Pg. 361)
The Hymns: #332, The Hymnal 1982, #154 LEV, #83 LEV The Post Communion Prayer (BCP, Pg. 365)
THE DISMISSAL The Blessing (BCP, Pg. 366) Greetings and Announcements The Warden
The Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign (#544, The Hymnal 1982)
Postlude: Fugue in C minor (BWV549) – J.S.Bach
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O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; you were a God who forgave them. Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; for the LORD our God is the Holy One. (Psalm 99: vs. 8a, 9)
BIENVENUE - WELCOME - BEINVENIDOS A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service. If you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign our Visitor’s Book.
THE EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the honor and glory of Almighty God, And in thanksgiving for the birthday of Gloria Peddy Given by her loving husband Jack Peddy, children, and grandchildren
THE OBLATION BEARERS Gloria Peddy, Glen Paul, Solomon Chester
WELCOME The congregation of St. Thomas extends a warm welcome to our preacher and celebrant today, Fr. Jacob Botchway.
PRAYER FOR THE PARISH Almighty and ever living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
NOTICE TO MEMBERS The By Laws of the Parish were made and adopted in 1982. A committee has now been set up to update and revise them. Your input is required and hereby requested.
Your suggestions should be made on the sheets attached to copies of the current By Laws which will be made available to all “Qualified Electors” (See section 1b). The deadline for submission of suggestions is Sunday, June 1st, 2008, to any member of the By Laws Committee listed below:
Chinweike Ukaegbu, Hamilton Simpson, Jacqueline D’Anjou-Parchment Marva King-Smith, Ingrid Joseph-Noble, Lorna Samuels
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service, and if you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign the Visitor’s Book
“LET ALL GUESTS WHO ARRIVE BE RECEIVED AS CHRIST” Matthew 25: 34-45
Things you can do to welcome our guests and visitors: Be friendly but sensitive. Some guests are shy, and some are nervous, or uncertain. Be helpful – make sure that visitors have bulletins and Prayer Books. Ask a visitor if he/she would like to go to Coffee Hour, and then escort them to the Parish Hall. Don’t just talk to people like yourself.
PRAYER FOR THE PARISH Almighty and ever living God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family of St. Thomas. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God in Thanksgiving and for Happy Birthday to our band member, Shellon Johnson and Manager, Letisha Farrell Given by the S.T.E.P.S. (St. Thomas Episcopal Pan System)
And in Thanksgiving for the Birthday of Letisha Farrell Given by her sister, Kennisha, brother, Earl and mom, Leticia We thank God for the blessings you have brought to our home.
THE EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the Honor and glory of Almighty God And in Thanksgiving for a Happy Birthday to Wayne Chester May God continue to bless you and keep you strong Given by his Mother Sisters and Brothers
THE OBLATION BEARERS Letisha Farrell, Pat Haughton, Shellon Johnson
THE BREAD AND WINE Given today in Thanksgiving for the Birthday of Letisha Farrell Given by her goddaughter, Rhyanna Cash
BULLETINS Given today in Thanksgiving and for a Happy Birthday to Hazel Small, a dear and trusted friend Given by the Farrell/Richards Family
DECEMBER 9, 2007
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service, and if you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign the Visitor’s Book Prayers requested for God’s healing on Augustin Stuart
THE OBLATION BEARERS Dorothy Anderson, Pearl Ryner, Blanche Thorbourne
CHRISTMAS Memorial & Thank-offering envelopes are available in the Vestibule of the church. Kindly return completed envelopes to Karine Williams Barnwell for Christmas Bulletin. Deadline, December 16th.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE READINGS All On this day we bear witness to the light of Christ With all the faithful of every time and place:
With Isaiah and Jeremiah, prophets of Israel, we await the promised salvation of the Lord, and look for the coming of the one who will bring justice and righteousness to the earth.
With John the Baptist, calling from the wilderness, we cry: “Prepare the way of the Lord! Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
The Word became flesh and lived among us, And we have seen his glory. Alleluia!
8:00 AM Lighted today by Pauline Brown
10:00AM Lighted today by Cuthbert Simpson
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 9, 2007
800 A.M. EUCHARIST AND SERMON Reading All Insert Mass begins on Pg. 351 Hymns:54, 76, LEV99, 597 Lectors:Barbara Harris, Shirley Burke, Emmanuel Otuada Prayers of the People: Form III Pg. 387 10:00 A.M. EUCHARIST AND SERMON
ENTRANCE The Processional Hymn: 59 Lighting of the Advent Candle Readings All See Insert Salutation and Prayer Pg. 355 Trisagion: S101 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Collect The Lesson-Isaiah 11:1-10 Hamilton Simpson Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 See Insert The Epistle-Romans 15:4-13 Pearl Ryner Sequence Hymn: 75 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 The Sermon Rev. Charles H. Holdbrooke THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed Pg. 358 Prayers of the People Form III Pg. 387 Mavis Dixon Confession Pg. 360 The Peace Pg. 360
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Hymn: 76, 70 The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer C Pg. 369
DISMISSAL The Blessing Pg. 366 Greetings and Announcements
Recessional Hymns: 490Postlude (Please remain seated until the conclusion of the postlude ---------------------------------------------------
November 11, 2007
A warm welcome is extended to all who are visiting with us today. We hope that you enjoyed our service, and if you are looking for a Parish Home, please speak to the clergy. Please do not forget to sign the Visitor’s Book
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God and in Loving Memory of Lance Cpl. William Wayne White May God continue to grant him eternal rest Given by his loving mother, Martha Holder and Family Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God and in Loving Memory of our departed sisters Mable Robinson-Vaughn and Telma Downing May God continue to grant them eternal rest Given by the Rector’s Guild
EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God and in Thanksgiving for the 6th Birthday of Corey Kemani Elijah Bovell Given by Arlette Barrow-Bovell and Cayla Bovell Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God and in Loving Memory of Lance Cpl. William Wayne White Given by his loving mother, Martha Holder and Family
THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR Given today in Loving Memory of Lance Cpl. William Wayne White Given by his loving mother, Martha Holder and Family
BULLETINS Given today in Thanksgiving for the 6th Birthday of Corey Kemani Elijah Bovell Given by Arlette Barrow-Bovell and Cayla Bovell
BREAD AND WINE Given today in Thanksgiving for the 6th Birthday of Corey Kemani Elijah Bovell Given by The Barrow Family Given today in Loving Memory of Lance Cpl. William Wayne White Given by his loving mother, Martha Holder and Family
THE OBLATION BEARERS Martha Holder, Albert Reid, Shania Yearwood
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 11, 2007
9:00 A.M. EUCHARIST AND SERMON
ENTRANCE The Processional Hymn: LEV 99 Salutation Pg. 355
Collect For Purity Pg. 355 The Gloria In Excelsis Pg. 356
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Collect The Lesson-Job 19:23-27a Jamal Stovall Psalm 17 See Insert
The Epistle-2Thessalonians 2:13—3:5 Earl Farrell Sequence Hymn: 620 The Holy Gospel: Luke 20:27(28-33) 34-38 Youth Speaker Felicia Small
THE LITURGY OF PRAYER The Nicene Creed Pg. 358 Prayers of the People (Form VI Pg. 392) Johari Samuels Confession Pg. 360 The Peace Pg. 360
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Offertory Hymn: 657, LEV 196 The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer A Pg. 361 Communion Hymns: LEV 95, LEV 210, LEV184
Post Communion Prayer Pg. 365 DISMISSAL The Blessing Pg. 366
Greetings and Announcements – Acknowledgement: Our Youth Group, Felicia Small, Speaker, Quincy Dover, Featured Organist, St. Thomas Episcopal Pan System, Praise Dancers, Shelby Stovall, Larissa Green
Recessional Hymns: LEV 12 Postlude
(Please remain seated until the conclusion of the postlude)
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THE SANCTUARY LAMPS Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God And in Loving Memory of Sheila Agatha D’Anjou May God continue to grant her eternal rest Given by the D’Anjou and Parchment Family And in Loving Memory of Earl W. Dixon, Earl V. Dixon and Joslyn Wright Given by Mavis Dixon
EUCHARISTIC CANDLES Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God and for the continuing recovery of Sushiela King Given by Alicia Tenturier and Family Burn to the Honor and Glory of Almighty God And in Loving Memory of Mosley Wilson and Nisha Kaci Wilson Jr. Given by Martha and Mosley Wilson, Jr.
BREAD AND WINE Is given today in Loving Memory of our Departed Members Iris Philpotts and Rita Simpson Given by the Altar Guild In Loving Memory of Thelma Adele Williams Gay Given by Karine Williams Barnwell Is given today in Thanksgiving for the 11th Birthday of Armand Parchment May God Bless and keep you
Given by the D’Anjou and Parchment Family THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR STEPS
Are in Loving Memory of all the Faithful Departed TO BE BAPTIZED Kai Aruz-Clafford, Tiffanie Isabel Martinez-McKoy
OBLATION BEARERS Mavis Dixon, Pedro A. Downing and Armand Parchment
OUR CONDOLENCES To the Very Reverend René R. John and Family on the death of his father, George John, in Trinidad & Tobago.
To the Rev. Lloyd Henry on the death of his wife, Leone Henry May They Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory
All Soul’s Memorials “2007”
THE VOTIVE CANDLES AT THE SHRINE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER burn as a special intercession for our sick and shut-in members.
THE VOTIVE CANDLES AT THE SHRINE OF THE SACRED HEARTOF JESUS burn in memory of our departed members and benefactors who have served this church faithfully through the years: Constance Alexander, Robert Allen, Hugh Anglin, Leona C. and David Amers, Lavenia Antrobus, Olivia Applewhite, Irvine Atwell, John Bennett, Yvonne Bennett, Philip Blake, Vincent Blyden, Mavis Virginia Francis Bowen, George Winston Braithwaite, Rosalie, Bijou Brown, Connie W. Brown, John Lee Brown, Eileen Agatha Lambert-Brown, Carmen St. Helena Bryan, Doris Burke, Joan Beverley Chase, Bertha Chatwin, Arthur and Violet hilcott, Denise Chilcott, Richard Chilcott, Mavis Clare, Agnnes Joyce Cooper, Chesterfield Cumberbatch, Wilfred DaCosta, Sheila Agatha D’Anjou, Marie Davis, Earl Vincent Dixon, Earl Wesley Dixon Sr., Percy Alexander Douglas, Telma Hicela Downing, Catherine Edwards, Mable Edwards, Paula M. E. Edwards, Margaret Farquhar, Shirley Janet Fenty, Vivian Fernandez, Ines A. Fisher, Joseph Alexander Fortune, Darnley Foster, The Reverend Duncan McPherson Genns, Estelle Gill, Egbert Gittens, Norma Gittens, Vernell Pringle Glynn, Alma Wilson Grant, Beryl Dora Grant, Millicent Griffin, Kenneth Astor Griffith, Vernal Grimes, Francis Cyril Hall, Rashad Ali Hall, Delevan Halloran, Mildred Halloran, Gwendolyn Delores Hart, Muriel Louise Hart, Pearl Hart, Daisy Hassocks, Larry George Hendricks, Nelly Enid Henry, Joyce Gloria Hewett, Norma Elveta Hewitt, George Bryant Hill Sr., Ancil Holder, Amy Elizabeth Humphrey, Adlyn Mary Irwin, Oswald Isaacs, Barbara C. James, Eileen Edna Jeffers, Macle Johnson, Gloria A. Hilliard-Jones, Lena Jones, Marion Jones, Ruby Jones, Anthony Keeling, Esmee Harris Keeling, Amy Knight, Hyacinth Eulee Latham, Olga Lattimer, Amy Blanche Lennan, Francis P. McClean, Ulvine Iline Miller, Gladys Munroe, Annie Norris, Hilda Ottey, Louise Palmer, Clarice Parker, Emmanuel C. Parris, Antha Thompson Payne, Bert Clement Peters, Iris Philpotts, Carlton Pryce, The Reverend Leonard and Grace Rasmusson, Ethel Ramsey, Juanita Reed, Joseph Reid, Carmen Albina Richards, Ernest Richards, Earl Ridgard, Roosevelt Earl Ridgard, Vera Ridgard, Duncan D. Riley Sr., Ursula Claudia Roberts, Delmas J. Robinson Jr., Mabel Clarice Rogers, Margery Naiomi Russell, Elida Frett Rymer, Alexandrina Sabido, Cyril Samuels, Orma Samuels, James Sargeant, Fanny and Theodore Schafenberg, Hannah Simmons, Gloria Meheta Simpson, Louis Simpson, Lucy Boyd Simpson, Rita Abida Simpson, Kathleen Ingrid Smartt, Olga Eleanor Smartt, Catherine Cleopatria Smith, Daniel Ezekiel Smith, Doris Smith, Lionel Smith, Ronald Smith, Victor Theophilus Smith Sr., George Taitt, Iris Taitt, Valerie A. Taitt, Miriam Trowers, Mable Gloria Robinson-Vaughn, Daphne Vaz, Edgar J. Walcott, Augustus Walters, Aldwin Rupert Welch, Lucille Icilda Welch, William Wayne White, Daislyn Williams, Joslyn F. Wright, Felicidad E. Wynter, Wendy Yates.
In the Holy sacrifice of the mass, on All Soul’s Day Please Remember the Souls of:
Kenneth Neville Hooper Given by Grace Akom-Ofori Raymond Hercules, Annette Hercules, Joyce Jose, Merriel Shepherd, Dane Clarke, John Deane, Christina Barclay, Collin Hercules, Lloyd Medas, Raymond Barclay, and Compton Corlette Given by Joan and Randolph Barclay
Ettleton Seymour Williams, Amy Amanda Williams, Yvette Margarita Williams, Paul Leslie Williams, Beryl Rhoden Gibson, Myrtle Mae Cotterell, Rosalyn Amelia Gay Thelma Adele Williams Gay, Rebecca Jackson Gay, Victor Theophilus Smith, Sr., Daniel Ezekiel Smith, Gwendolyn Delores Hart, Muriel Louise Hart and Mable Robinson Vaughn Given by Karine Williams Barnwell.
Esment Blyden, Vincent Blyden, Agnnes Cooper, Gladis Blyden, Edith Donaldson, Aquila Blyden and Eveid Webster Given by Leonora Blyden
Rosalie Brown, Bijou Brown, Connie W. Brown, John L. Brown, Silas S. Brown, Julius C. Brown, Carl Jackson and MarjorieTownsel Given by Pauline Brown
Roberto Castro, Gertrude Nicholls, Luciano Carty, William Nicholls, Ismay Paris, Ylda Ladson, Mildred Nicholls, Thelma Downing, Lucia Natera, Juana Medina and Silvio Castro Given by Maria Castro James Chester, Euginie Chester, Vaulda Vyfhuis and Mabel Ward Given by Solomon Chester, Sr.
Thomas Hilbert, Edna Gordon, Sidney Gordon, Orlando Gordon, Mabel Blake, Rhoda Hilbert, Alexis Fields, Winston Grey Gordon, Ruth Lopez, Audrey Lopez Given by Yvonne Cole Kathleen E. Douglas-Williams, Cyril Cuthbert Godette, Wilfred Godette, Eustace Godette, Stanley Godette, Carlton Godette, Doreen Taylor and Patricia Toussaint Given by Mayleen Godette Cumberbatch
Francis Cumberbatch, Lydia Babb, May Stewart and Mathilda Drakes Given by Veryan Cumberbatch and Family
Telma Downing, Ernest Frett, Louise Frett, Ernesto Downing, Elopheus Downing, Eloisa Rodriques Downing, Claudio Robert and Elleda Rymer Given by Pedro A. Downing
Catherine Cole, Adolphus Grahame, Ursula Watson, Mary Grahame, Oscar Grahame and Kurtis Grahame Given by Adassa Edwards
Ernest Richards, Carmen Richards, Felicidad Wynter, Egbert Gittens, Adassa Gittens, Norma Gittens, Dudley Farrell and Rashad Hall Given by Leticia Farrell and the Richards Family
Augustin-Paul, Ducelia, Charles, Antoine Dorcé, Jean-Baptiste (father of Marie Louise) Dorcé-Innocent, Marie-Louise Gaillard, Marie Josette Innocent Estherline (Eugene Mother) Innocent, Adrien Innocent, Bellamize Innocent, Esther Innocent, Esthermina Innocent, Eugene Innocent, Eugenie Innocent, Germaine Innocent, Germois Innocent, Hermane Innocent, Hermanis Innocent, Odanio Innocent, Sedame (Eugene Sister) Innocent, Tangel Jeremie, Anne-Vesta Paul Rev. Jeremie, Emmanuel Jeremie, Jean-Pierre Edourd (Pouchon) Jeremie, Justin Jeremie, Marie Carmelle Jeremie-PetitBlanc, Margueritte Leveille, Franckel Noel, Ernst (Nènè) Noel, Frantz Paul Alcius Paul Destin Paul Eucaris Paul Icianie Paul Lucien Paul Zulmir Paul, Anna Paul, Egerie Paul, Heureuse Paul, Justin Paul, Justine Paul, Nicia Paul, Solange Paul, Victor Paul-Henry, Juliotte Pierre, Altagrace Rev. Thevenot, Pierre Rissain, Merise (Mima) Saint-Louis, Fritzner Saint-Louis, Marie Rose Abelard Saint-Louis, Moise Saint-Louis, Solange Sain Cyr, Paulicia Thomas, Gerard Given by Marie Rose Paul Jeremie
Kenneth Morris and Mable Robinson Vaughn Given by Rita Malcolm
Violet H. Jonas, Mortimer T. Jonas, Sr., Mortimer T. Jonas, Jr., Lloyd C. Jonas, Derrick Leverman and Joseph E. Myers, Jr. Given by Mavis B. Myers
Julia Dyer, Richard Dyer and Alice Pynado Given by Gloria Peddy
Sarah Samuel, Wilton Gaynes, Rita Gaynes and Whilemena Small Given by Joyce Samuel
Gloria Meheta Simpson Given by Cuthbert Simpson
Miriam Trowers and Irs Philpotts Given by Blanche Thorbourne Jonathan W. Uanserume and Christiana A. Uanserume Given by Clara O. Uanserume
