16th Sunday After Pentecost

September 04th, 2016September 04th, 2016

10:0010:00AMAM -- SSUNGUNG EEUCHARISTUCHARIST

((ONEONE SERVICESERVICE ONLYONLY))

2259 Jane Street, TORONTO, ON. M3M 1A6

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

Church Email: office@saintstephensdownsview.com

Warden’s Email: warden@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.

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

2016 THEME

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from John 10: 1 - 16.

JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD

“10 “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by

the gate but climbs in by another way is a

thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by

the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The

gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the

sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep

by name and leads them out. 4 When he has

brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow

him because they know his voice. 5 They will not follow a stranger, but

they will run from him because they do not know the voice of

strangers.” 6 Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did

not understand what he was saying to them.

7 So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for

the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the

sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters by me

will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. 10 The

thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may

have life, and have it abundantly.

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for

the sheep. 12 The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not

own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs

away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 The hired

hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. 14 I

am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just

as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life

for the sheep.16 I have other sheep that do not

belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and

they will listen to my voice. So there will be

one flock, one shepherd.”

Ask yourself this:

In light of what I have read, what is God calling me to be or to do today?

Reflection † 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

† 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]

St. Stephen’s Rule of Life

This Week’s Readings for Daily Devotion

Mon. – Ps. 41 & 52; Acts 13: 44 - 52; Jn. 10: 19 - 30

Tue. – Ps. 45; Acts 14: 1 - 18; Jn. 10: 31 - 42

Wed. – Ps. 119: 49 - 72; Acts 14: 19 - 28; Jn. 11: 1 - 16

Thu. – Ps. 50; Acts 15: 1 - 11; Jn. 11: 17 - 29

Fri. – Ps. 40 & 54; Acts 15: 12 - 21; Jn. 11: 30 - 44

Sat. – Ps. 55; Acts 15: 22 - 35; Jn. 11: 45 - 54

Readings for Next Sunday - September 11th, 2016 - 17th Sunday After Pentecost

Jeremiah 4: 11 - 12, 22 - 28; Ps. 14; 1 Tim. 1: 12 - 17; Luke 15: 1 - 10

Welcome Rev. Canon Jim Garland The ministry of the laity is an essential cornerstone of Anglicanism.

Rev. Canon Garland was ordained a priest in 1968 and served as

incumbent of 6 parishes, including St Stephen's Downsview, before

retirement. He continues to serve Christ and His church through his

ministry of mentoring and encouragement of

new priests. Rev. Canon Jim Garland will

be preaching and leading a discussion on the

Ministry of the Laity: Communion Administra-

tors today after service. Communion administra-

tors assist the priest to serve the bread and

wine. If you are interested in being a Commun-

ion Administrator, please attend. Current chalice

bearers are also invited. Prayerfully consider if

this might be a ministry God is calling you to.

Welcome Our Special Guest Tamara Tatham

Tamara Tatham is a Canadian professional basketball player. She

plays for the Canada women's national basketball team. She has

competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. She was raised in

Brampton and received full scholarship to the University of

Massachusetts, degree in Sports Management. Tamara has traveled the

world representing Canada and has played professional basketball

in Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Australia and will be heading to Russia

next. She and sister Alisha, also an Olympian in

2012, have also partnered to form a non-profit

organization, Love, Live Hoop, along with former

national team and professional player Kalisha

Keane. They ran camps this summer for girls aged

13 to 18. Tamara enjoys the opportunity to meet

with young women and to serve as a role model.

Tamara is a follower of Jesus and worships at

West Church in Mississauga.

GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY

Opening Sentence:

Prayer of Approach:

All: Weaver of life, framer of the ages, we marvel

at your artistry and the trust you place in us.

From our first cries to our final breaths, we

are your own. Bind us now to each other in

ways beyond our choosing, that your purpose

might find fulfillment in our common life and

service, for we pray in the name of Jesus, the

firstborn of all creation. Amen.

Processional Hymn: 33BB - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Call To Worship:

Leader: Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord

Jesus Christ, be with you.

All: And also with you.

Leader: Happy are those who delight in the Word of God.

All: They are like trees planted by streams of water, and they will

flourish.

Leader: God of wisdom, by your Spirit speak this day a word of life,

All: and plant in us the power of your righteous love; through

Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Collect for the Day: page 378

Medley: This Little Light Of Mine

Special Guest: Tamara Tatham

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Genesis 32: 22 – 32

Psalm: 139 (Metric)

Second Reading: Philemon 1 – 21

Gradual Hymn: 597BB - Take My Life...

The Gospel: John 10: 1 – 16

After the Gospel: Alleluia

Sermon:

THE RESPONSE TO THE WORD

The Apostles Creed: page 189

Prayers of the People:

Leader: Loving God, we offer our prayers this day

in gratitude and thanksgiving, for in Christ you have

laid a foundation for us that we might follow you more closely.

Let us pray saying, O God of hope, increase our faith.

Leader continues… O God of hope,

People respond… increase our faith.

Leader: We pray in the name of Jesus, whose words still burn in our

hearts and whose breath still unsettles your people. Now to you

be all the glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.

All: Amen.

Confession & Absolution:

Priest: In penitence and in faith, let us confess our sin to the One who

waits to pour out mercy upon us.

All: Holy God, we confess that we fail to put our trust in you

completely. Instead, we calculate our gains and losses,

hoarding the things that do not lead to abundant life.

Forgive us, and help us to treasure only you, that we may

follow you faithfully and discover the blessings only you can

give. Amen.

Priest: Beloved, your sins are forgiven. Therefore be at peace to follow

the good road, for the Lord watches over the way of the

righteous.

All: Amen.

Interim Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Jacqueline Daley

Parish Office Regular Hours: will resume on September 06th. The office will be open Tuesday to Friday from from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Regular Sunday Services: will resume on Sunday, September 11th at 9:00am - Said Eucharist and 10:30am - Sung Eucharist.

Saints Café Summer Hours: July 04th to September 07th meals will be served on Wednesdays only. We return to twice weekly (Mondays and Wednesdays) effective September 12th.

Baptism Service: will be on Sunday, September 18th at 10:30am. Adults & children are welcome. If you are interested in the sacrament of baptism, please speak with Rev. Jacqueline or call the office.

Date for Application Form: September 04th, 2016

Baptismal Preparation: Wed. Sept. 07th @ 7:00 – 9:00pm

Sun. Sept. 11th @ 12:30am – 2:30pm

Wed. Sept. 14th @ 7:00 – 9:00pm

Wed. Oct. 05th @ 7:00 – 9:00pm (Post Baptism Session)

Parents and Godparents MUST attend all sessions.

St. Stephen’s Revival Weekend: will be September 22nd - 25th. Guest Preacher will be Rev Denise Gillard, Founder, Executive Artistic Director of Toronto Children’s Concert Choir (TC3) and The HopeWorks Connection.

Thursday – Praise and worship, with guest preacher

Friday – Young & committed, youth led service & overnight camp

Saturday – parent workshop; healing workshops & healing service

Sunday @ 10am – Service of Thanksgiving and Praise

Sunday @ 4pm – Gospel music explosion with guest choirs from South India, Sudan, Caribbean, West Africa, Kenya and more…

Evening Of Elegance 2016: will be on Saturday, October 29th, at the Panemonte Banquet Hall, 220 Humberline Drive. Tickets - $60 each. Unfortunately, based on the cost per plate, we may not be able to provide a reduced price for Seniors. We will also make provision for those who wish to pay for their ticket in instalments. Tickets are available with Norman DaCosta.

**The TTC # 96 bus stops right at the entrance of the premises.**

Let’s Communicate, Connect and Collaborate

Wed. Sept. 07th @ 9am-1pm - Saints Café - Volunteers please be on time

Sun. Sept. 11th - 17th Sunday After Pentecost

@ 9:00am - Said Eucharist

@ 10:30am - Sung Eucharist

This Week At St. Stephen’s

ACROSS 4. INVITE 5. POOR 7. BLESSED 8. CRIPPLED

DOWN 1. BANQUET 2. BLIND 3. FRIENDS 6. RICH

Warden on Duty: Shalon Jeffers

Ushers: Hilton, Roslyn, Leroy & Rachel

Chalice: Margaret Quarcoo & Hilton Ramessar

Readers: Rhona McColman & Dwight RoseGreen

Gospeller: Hyacinth Edghill

Intercessor: Patricia McIntosh

Altar Guild: Wendy Cottle & Verna Hodge

Counters: Janet, Winsom & Hyacinth

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THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT

Offertory Hymn: 688BB - Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead Us

Prayer over The Gifts: page 379

Eucharistic Prayer 3: page 198

Sanctus (Schubert)

Acclamation (09BB - v.1)

Doxology (09BB - v.2)

The Lord’s Prayer (Malotte)

Communion Hymns: Organ Instrumental

591BB - Have Thine Own Way, Lord

389BB - Spirit Of The Living God

479BB - Softly & Tenderly

Ablutions: 684BB - Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Prayer after Communion: page 379 The Blessing:

Priest: Paul wrote to Philemon, “I pray that the sharing of your faith may

become effective when you perceive all the good we may do for

Christ.”

All: God of all creation, we ask that you would receive us this day

and use what we bring. Keep sending your Spirit into our

hearts, until we yield all that we love and all that we fear to

your holy purpose. For we long to cede our lives to you; we

long to know the fullness of your joy. We dare to pray in the

name of Jesus, who gave his life out of love for the world.

Amen.

Priest: May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, Mother of

us all, keep you in love, challenge you in faith, and sustain you

with grace, this day and always. Go in peace to love and serve the

Lord.

All: Amen! Amen! Amen!

Welcome & Announcements

Recessional Hymn: 503BB - Since Jesus Came Into My Heart