† STUDY the Scripture every day. In light of what I have read, what is God calling me to be or to do today?

† PRAY at least three times a day [Please add to your prayers]

St. Stephen’s Rule of Life

This Week’s Readings for Daily Devotion

Mon.– Ps. 89: 1-18; 2 Sam. 13: 23-39; Mk. 9: 42-50

Tue. – Ps. 97, 99; 2 Sam. 14: 1-20; Mk. 10: 1-16

Wed.– Ps. 101, 109:1-4(5-9),20-30; 2 Sam. 14: 21-33; Mk. 10: 17-31 Thu. – Ps. 105:1-22; 2 Sam. 15: 1-18; Mk. 10: 32-45

Fri. – Ps. 102; 2 Sam. 15: 19-37; Mk. 10: 46-52

Sat. – Ps. 107:33-43, 108:1-6; (7-13); 2 Sam. 16 1-23; MK. 11: 1-11

Readings for Next Sunday - August 20th, 2017 - 11th Sunday After Pentecost

Genesis 45: 1-15 ; Ps 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:10-28

Birthday Blessings

Marc Cottle, George Quarcoo,, Matthew Jagdeo Taliyah Sinclair

Housebound George Barnett, Dophne Bolden

Sick &

Recovering

Alton Ballantyne, Dorothy Barnett, Sonia Bartley, Harold Beharry, Courtney Bolden, Coralee Campbell, Thelma Edwards, Kathleen Ellis, Rueben Grant, Nellie Greenidge, Lily Griggs, Andrew Gunraj, Carmen Hibbert, Ena Hordatt, Rita John, Tor-rette Knight, Felicia McCalla, Paul Patterson, Perlina Pitter, Kathleen Reid, Rema Yellery, Ola Williams, Joyce Gunraj,

Joan Singh.

Sick Friends

Abigail Barran, Rosette Bartley, Jacqueline Brady, Mohani Budhwa, Joyce Burpee, Angie Chung, Norma Elcock, Donna Henriques, Evelyn Hordatt, Margaret Hudson, Enric Johnson, Audrey Laidlaw, Tania Leon, Kyle McIntosh, Emma Prichard, Bob & Barb Putnam, Robert Sinclair, Nolan Telfer, Charles War-rington, Joyce Williams, Junior Williams, Michael Allder, Clau-dette Burton, Ken Bahadhur, Jaleel Burton, Everton Williams, Neville Tennant, Clarence Laidlaw.

† GIVE regularly to support the Church’s ministry [envelopes, gifts, talents and time] † LIVE for God, our Church and others [be just, loving, peaceful and caring]

2259 Jane Street, TORONTO, ON. M3M 1A6

Tel: Office - (416) 241-4639 Fax: Office - (416) 248-5415

Fr. Theadore Hunt

rector@saintstephensdownsview.com

Parish Administrator-- Bruno Lucas office@saintstephensdownsview.com

Website www.saintstephensdownsview.com

MISSION

To worship God, creating a caring, Christian community,

through growth and celebration, using our gifts and talents to reach out in love to others.

OUR MOTTO

Bearing witness by faith and works.

OUR PRIORITIES

Christian Education, Youth & Outreach.

10th Sunday After Pentecost

13th August, 2017

SUNG EUCHARIST: 10:00AM

WELCOME

A special welcome to all parishioners, visitors & friends.

We invite visitors to sign our Visitors Book.

If you do not have a Church home we invite you to make the

Church of St. Stephen your spiritual haven.

BE THOUGHTFUL & REVERENT

Before Service:

Talk with God

During Service:

Let God talk to you

After Service:

Talk with each other

I wait for the Lord; in his word is my hope.

Psalm 130.4

14:22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." 28 Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." 29 He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

LETS REFLECT MATTHEW 14:22-33

LAST WEEK’S

STATISTICS

ATTENDANCE

149

OFFERINGS

2,176.35

YTD

$84,099.82

BUDGET

$2,778

ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Stephen's community garden, in conjunction with Black Creek Garden Resource Networks, will host its third workshop today from 1 - 3:30PM, and the topic will be: "Cooking from the garden". For more in-formation, or to register, please speak with Violet.

Save the date! - Prepare your stomachs for a free Parish BBQ here at the church on Saturday August 19th, and then prepare your walking shoes and join us for a Parish Walk-A-Thon on Saturday September 23rd. More details to follow.

Altar Servers' Practice – There will be a practice for all altar servers on Saturday, August 26

th at 10:00AM. Beginning in October, practices

will be held on the first Saturday of each month at 10AM.

The next service of baptism will be on Sunday, September 17th; being the Sunday within the octave of the Feast of the Holy Cross. Ap-plication forms are available from the Parish Office.

Please make plans to attend a Service of Celebration of New Minis-try for Fr. Theadore Hunt. This will held here at the Church of St. Ste-phen on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017, beginning at 4PM.

Members of our parish, please fill in the information update form, if you have changed your address or contact number within the last year.

Bulletin Notices – All notices to be included in the weekly bulletin should be submitted to the office no later than 4:00PM on Wednes-days.

Parish Calendar – Please visit our website at: http://www.saintstephensdownsview.com/ to keep up-to-date on what's happening at St. Stephen's.

“In accordance with the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy of the Dio-cese of Toronto, the Church of St. Stephen, Downsview is in the process of compil-ing a list of all the ministry activities and positions engaged within this parish, and providing a description of their associated tasks, duties and responsibilities. If you presently serve as a leader or coordinator for any such ministry activity, please an-ticipate receiving a phone call and/or communicating with the Screening Coordinator for this parish (Nadeen Murray). We anticipate your cooperation in this effort as we strive to ensure that St. Stephen's remains a safe and healthy place for ministry; especially for the young and vulnerable among us who entrust themselves to the care of this community. For more information about the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith policy, please see the Diocesan website: http://www.toronto.anglican.ca/parish-administration/screening/"

This Week At St. Stephen’s

10: 00 a.m. Service

Ushers: Margaret, Uche & Pauline

Chalice: Allan & Hilton

Readers: Ravi & Chinereh

Gospeller: Chris Gleeson

Intercessor: Patricia McIntosh

Altar Guild: Jeanette & Natasha

Counters: Nadeen, Angela & Georgia Servers: George, Christian, Lanre, Tyanna, Destiny & Dakare

“But when Peter noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!””. Matthew 14:13-14

As a surfer, I have recently learned the art of long board -- riding very big boards in small surf. For traditional long boarders, the apex of the sport is nose riding. To ride the nose, a surfer positions the board in the steepest part of the wave and then walks to the very front of the board.

Purists claim that if you are not over the edge of the board, you are not riding the nose. This assertion gave rise to the term “hang ten”, which refers to ten toes hanging off the front off the board. Nose riding requires athleticism and poise-- on a good nose ride, the board disappears in the wave and the rider appears to be walking on water. Much like Peter, most people have difficulty maintaining this mystical posture-- especially once they become aware of what they are doing.

Surfing has much in common with the life of faith-- there are serene days, terrifying days, and a lot of forgotten days. Surfing and faith both involve fluid participation with the power that Is not one’s own.

Pray for the Diocese of Remo (Nigeria)

Source: Forward day by day August 13h 2017

Do You “Hang Ten” In Your Prayer Life?

Tuesdays @ 7pm-9pm - Prayer & Bible Study

Wednesdays @ 11am-12:30pm - Saints Café

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THE GATHERING

Processional Hymn 210BB - Praise To The Lord, The Almighty

CALL TO WORSHIP

Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. All And also with you. Priest Almighty God,

To you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

Priest Glory to God in the Highest, Page 186 The Collect: Page 373

Praise & Worship: 583BB - You Are My All In All THE WORD

1st Reading: Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28

Psalm: 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b

2nd Reading: Romans 10: 5-15

Gradual Hymn: 712BB - Be Still, My Soul

Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-33

Sermon Fr. Theadore Hunt

THE RESPONSE

The Apostle's Creed Page 189

Prayers of the People

The Response to each petition is:

Lord, hear our prayer.

Confession & Absolution

Priest Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in

mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us

confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.

Priest Most merciful God,

All: We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ , have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Priest Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

THE SACRAMENT

Offertory Hymn 527BB - I Know Whom I Have Believed Prayer over The Gifts Page 373 Eucharistic Prayer #3 Page 198

The Lord’s Prayer (Slane)

Doxology 34BB - He Is Lord

Communion Hymns 589BB - Here I Am, Lord

503BB - Since Jesus Came Into My Heart

639BB - Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind

Ablutions 170BB - Give Thanks Prayer after communion Page 374 Glory to God Page 214

THE BLESSING & DISMISSAL

Priest The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Welcome & Announcements Recessional Hymn 446BB - We’ve A Story To Tell To The Nations

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

All Thanks be to God!