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Readers for the 1st Sunday in June (2nd): Proper 4 : Harvest Thanksgiving Year C

NB: Readings are for Harvest Thanksgiving:

O.T -Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 6-10, (17-20) N.T - James 1:17-18, 21-27

7:30 - Debra Thomas Vincent Broomes Intercession: Michael Watson

9:15 - Earl Cumberbatch Men’s Fellowship Intercession: Grantley Lamming

Smile: A terrific explosion occurs in a gunpowder factory, and once all the mess has been cleared up, an inquiry begins. One of the few survivors is pulled up to make a statement. "Okay Simpson," says the investigator, "you were near the scene, what happened?" "Well, it's like this. Old Charley Higgins was in the mixing room, and I saw him take a cigarette out of his pocket and light up." "He was smoking in the mixing room?" the investigator said in stunned horror, "How long had he been with the company?" "About 20 years, sir" "20 years in the company, then he goes and strikes a match in the mixing room, I'd have thought it would have been the last thing he'd have done." "It was, sir."

St. Phillip the Less Patronal Festival June 2 - June 9 2013 ‘Come Celebrate’

Sunday June 2nd, 5 p.m. - Panel Discussion on ‘Effective Parenting’.

Monday June 3rd, 7:30 p.m. Evensong - Men’s Fellowship and Mothers’ Union in attendance.

Tuesday June 4th, 7:30 p.m. Evensong - Ushers in attendance.

Wednesday June 5th, 7:30 p.m Mission Service - Church Army and Youth in attendance.

Thursday June 6th, 7:30 p.m. Eucharist - Choir and Servers in attendance.

Friday June 7th, 7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion on Drug Abuse

Let go of your Stresses! A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: ”How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything.” It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

Author Unknown

The New Fisherman Volume 622 May 26th, 2013

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St. Peter’s Parish Church with St. Nicholas Chapel Orange Street, Speightstown St. Peter Rock Dundo St. Peter

Anglican Diocese of Barbados (Consecrated 1837)

Rector: Rev. Canon Peter Haynes

Assistant Priests:

Rev. Dr. Ian Rock ,

Rev. Graveney Bannister

Seminarian: Mrs. Myra LaPlante

Contact Information:

Rector: Home: (246) 432-9000; Fax: (246) 422-2181; E-mail: petros@caribsurf.com

Church: (246) 422-3599; Fax: (246) 422-3599;

Day Care Centre: Tele (246) 422-0138

SERVICES

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist and Sermon; 10:15 a.m. Youth Church 7:00 p.m. Evensong

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

MISSION AND MINISTRY

To proclaim the good news of the kingdom

To teach, baptize and nurture new believers

To respond to human need by loving service

To seek to transform the unjust structures of society

To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of earth

CHURCH OFFICERS:

Wardens: Juliette Hall, Gay Griffith

Organist: Julian Bowen

Assistant Organist: Paul Brazant

Sexton: Peter Bowen

E-mail: thenewfisherman@yahoo.com;

Join us on Facebook: St. Peter’s Parish Church, Barbados

FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 6:1-8

Our first reading is Isaiah’s vision of the Lord and his prophetic commission.

PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: 29

The majesty of God is described in the likeness of a mighty thunderstorm.

SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: Revelation 4:1-11

In this lesson John, the Seer, describes his vision of worship in heaven.

THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: John 16: (5-11) 12-15

In our Gospel Jesus promises to his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit who will guide

them into all truth. The Spirit will make known things that are to come, and will glorify

Jesus in that everything declared by the Spirit will be received from Jesus. All that the

Father has belongs to Jesus. The Spirit, then, reveals Jesus who himself has made the

Father known.

FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: Isaiah 6:1-8

In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory." And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. And I said: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a

THE COLLECT

READINGS & REFLECTIONS

First Sunday after Pentecost:Trinity Sunday Liturgical Colour: White/Gold ORDER OF SERVICE Year C

First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday (Page 172 BCP) Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Collect for Purity - Page 101

Processional Hymn - 168

Introit Hymn - 211

Opening Sentences - Page 97 - 100

The Kyrie - Page 102 The Gloria - Page 102

The Collect - Pentecost (Pg 172 BCP) 1st Lesson: 7:30 - Olivia Brathwaite

9:15 - Claudette Griffith

Psalm - 29 (pg 502 BCP-7:30) 2nd Lesson: 7:30 - Sherryl Griffith

9:15 - Mothers’ Union

Gradual Hymn - 416

Gospel Sermon

The Nicene Creed - Page 104 Intercession:-7:30 - Sherryl Griffith

9:15 - Oretha Massiah

Act of Penitence - Page 123 The Absolution - Page 124

Greeting of Peace - Page 124 - 125 Notices

Offertory Hymns - 363, 208 The Presentation of Offerings-Page 126

The Eucharistic Prayer - Page 126 The Lord’s Prayer - Page 144

The Breaking of Bread - Page 145

Agnus Dei - Page 147

The Invitation - Page 145-146

Communion Hymns – 569, 209, 228, 363

Post Communion Prayer - Page 147-148

Recessional Hymn - 403

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Congratulations to Fr. Davidson Bowen who will be instituted as Rector of the St. Philip-the-Less Church on Saturday 15 June at 4:00p.m.

The Rev. Sandra Hazell will be instituted at St. Lawrence Church on Saturday 01 June.

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Confirmation – Persons who are desirous of being confirmed are asked to give in their names.

LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SUPPER 2013

58 WHOLE CHICKENS 30LBS CARROTS 40LBS BEEF 30LBS CABBAGE 200 FLYING FISH 12LBS BEANS 4 LEGS HAMS 25LBS TOMATOES 6 CANS PIGEON PEAS 25LBS CUCUMBERS 30LBS RICE 10LBS CHRISTOPHENES 80LBS SWEET POTATOES 5LBS CAULIFLOWER 80LBS YAM 1 LGE BLOCKS CHEESE (5KG) 50LBS ONIONS LIMES & LEMONS 1 @ 5LBS TIN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE 20LBS PUMPKIN 1/2LB PAPRIKA 1/2LB HOT PEPPERS 2 GALS SOYA BEAN COOKING OIL 1/2 LB BLACK PEPPER 1/2LB WHITE PEPPER DESSERTS DRINKS

PEP BOTTLES – SPRITE, 4 @ 5LT. ICE CREAM COKE, FRUTEE PIES & CAKES DIET SPRITE & COKE SODA & MALTS, PLUS, TWIST & BEERS

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Letter from the Rector

Dear Members,

Retiring Collection

Special thanks to those persons who contributed to our Building Fund with special emphasis on the recent repairs to the Church roof.

I know that other persons were unable to contribute to the collection which was done in April. You might not have attended church on that occasion, or might have forgotten to bring your donation. An opportunity will be provided on the last Sunday of this month, 26 May for another Collection.

I look forward to all members making a special contribution to this work.

Offering Envelopes for 2014

The Church Council has made a decision to use only monthly envelopes from next year. This means that we are discontinuing the weekly envelopes. A number of reasons have resulted in this decision:- 1. The cost of the envelopes. 2. The cost of bulk postage from the USA. 3. The monthly envelopes will be cheaper to produce and to post. 4. The wastage of these envelopes, with many of them left unused every year. 5. Persons in many cases have been using one for the month, and leaving the others empty and attached to the one which carries the money. It is hoped that we all would be able to make a calculation of the exact monthly figure. Multiply your weekly contribution by five (5) and come to your final figure.

I am suggesting that persons use the facility offered by Government, through the Inland Revenue to claim on their income tax, and benefit from any refunds which are available.

We are seeking to be more efficient and more cost effective through this venture.

Supper

A special meeting with ALL PERSONS working at the Supper will be held on Wednesday 05 June at 7:30p.m. There will be a presentation led by Mr. Errol Bostic, Environmental Officer attached to the Maurice Byer Polyclinic.

I draw your attention to the list of items needed for our Supper. Tickets are available for the Supper.

Canon Peter

Upcoming!!–

Sunday 02 June – Harvest Thanksgiving – Theme ‘Blest Be The Tie That Binds’ Saturday 08 June – Annual Supper – Cost Adults $40.00, Children $20.00 Saturday 22 June 2013 – A Midsummer Night’s Concert sponsored by the Flower Guild Sunday 23 June – Sunday 30 June 2013 - Patronal Festival – Theme ‘Blest Be The Tie That Binds’. Wholeness of body, mind and Spirit.

All organisations are ask to give the name of their items for the Harvest Thanksgiving Programme to Mrs. Sherryl Bishop by Wednesday 29th may 2013. Congratulations to Mr. Erwin Babb who was presented with a long service award by the Guild of the Servant of the Sanctuary for his 61 years of service to the Altar Servers.

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Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the

man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!" Then flew one of the seraphim to me, having in his hand a burning coal which he had taken with tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth, and said: "Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin forgiven." And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."

PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: 29 (as found in Hymns Ancient & Modern)

1. BRING unto the Lord, O ye mighty, bring young rams unto the Lord : ascribe unto the Lord worship and strength. 2. Give the Lord the honour due unto his Name : worship the Lord with holy worship. 3. It is the Lord that commandeth the waters : it is the glorious God that maketh the thunder. 4. It is the Lord that ruleth the sea; the voice of the Lord is mighty in operation : the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. 5. The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedar-trees : yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Libanus. 6. He maketh them also to skip like a calf : Libanus also, and Sirion, like a young unicorn. 7. The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness : yea, the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Cades. 8. The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to bring forth young, and discovereth the thick bushes : in his temple doth every man speak of his honour. 9. The Lord sitteth above the water -flood : and the Lord remaineth a King for ever. 10. The Lord shall give strength unto his people : the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.

SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: Revelation 4:1-11

After this I looked, and lo, in heaven an open door! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up hither, and I will show you what must take place after this." At once I was in the Spirit, and lo, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne! And he who sat there appeared like jasper and carnelian, and round the throne was a rainbow that looked like an emerald. Round the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clad in white garments, with golden crowns upon their heads. From the throne issue flashes of lightning, and voices and peals of thunder, and before the throne burn seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God; and before the throne there is as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And round the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all round and within, and day and night they never cease to sing, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!" And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing, "Worthy art thou, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they existed and were created."

THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: John 16: (5-11) 12-15

[But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?' But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go

569, 209, 228, 363

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Bidding Prayer

Let us pray to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

As the mystery of the Holy Trinity has been revealed to the Church, may she continue steadfast in that faith…Grant that our differences of order and diversity of worship may find reconciliation in the unity of love and service.

Now let the glory revealed in Jesus Christ fill the whole world with the message of salvation…May the voice that proclaimed him at the River Jordan be a voice to bring all nations to his service.

In all our relationships, in all our community, grant us the mutual love that has no limits and seeks no advantage…Be at the heart of our family lives, making them images of the love that is in the Holy Trinity.

We pray for those who suffer from oppression and the inequalities of society…Grant them relief and give them perfect freedom in body and mind…Have mercy on all who are in error, all who are led astray by false beliefs, and bring them to the true faith.

We give thanks for the departed who now live in continual praise of God, the Three in One…In the presence where all mysteries are made known, may they rejoice in his glory.

We offer our prayers in the name of Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Dedication Prayer (To be said after the Post Communion Prayer)

Lord, be with us this day and throughout the week; Within us to purify us; Above us to draw us up; Before us to lead us; Behind us to restrain us; Around us to protect us. Amen.

Let us pray for the Sick & Shut-ins of: Ashton Hall, Black Bess, Rock Dundo, White Hall: Theophilus Blackman, Barbara Boyce, Vera Carrington, Henderson

Cumberbatch, Winifred Dottin, Elise Douglas, Joyce Edwards, Kenneth Gilkes,

Peggy Griffith, Stella Hunt, Sylvia Moore, Mayfield Morris, Eulene Nicholls, Edwin

Small;

Our Community:

Stephen Archer Jennifer Austin Angela Banks-Smith Dixon Benn

Cynthia Blackman Lolita Bowen Majorie Edwards Dorothy Haynes

Marcia Haynes Eugene Jackman Terrance Richards Rosalind Russell

Rita Sobers and all who requested our prayers.

away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convince the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.] "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

SICK & SHUT-INS

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Theophilus Blackman, Barbara Boyce, Vera Carrington, Henderson

Rosalind Russell

May Birthdays

29th Christopher Bryant Jennifer Austin

30th Vernette Harris (50th)

31st Editha Ifill

June Birthdays

1st Yvette Cumberbatch Barbara Bishop

May Anniversaries

26th Rufus & Esther Watson

29th Sylvester & Sherryl Bishop Leon & Yvonne Alleyne

Sunday, May 26th: First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday

Welcome to all visitors worshipping with us today.

Sunday, 26th May:

7:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00a.m. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Procession, Sung Eucharist & Sermon 10:15a.m. Youth Church 4:30p.m. Evensong – Memorial Service for the late Henry Bernard Jackman

There will be a Retiring Collection after both services for the Building Fund.

Monday, 27th May:

6:00p.m. Church Army Practice - St. Peter 7:30p.m. Church Army - St. Nicholas

Tuesday, 28th May:

6:30p.m. Church Council Meeting with the Publications Committee An invitation to the meeting is extended to all leaders and executives of organizations. 7:00p.m. AA Meeting

Wednesday, 29th May:

8:45a.m. School Service – Roland Edwards Primary School 9:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 7:30p.m. Bible Study – Revelation 12 & 13

Thursday, 30th May: The Feast of Corpus Christi

10:00a.m. Funeral 6:00p.m. Marriage Preparation Course 6:30p.m. Choir Practice

Saturday, 1st June:

Cake Sale sponsored by the Scouts at the South Gate 10:00a.m. Office Hour 3:00p.m. Scout Practice 4:00p.m. Sunday School Practice

Sunday, 2nd June: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost: Harvest Thanksgiving Proper 4 -

Cycle C; 7:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00a.m. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Procession, Sung Eucharist & Sermon No Youth Church 4:00p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving Programme

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