The Church of St. Bartholomew

Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada The Guards’ Chapel

Advent, Christmas & New Year’s at St Bart’s Third Sunday of Advent ~ December 11 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17th, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Advent Reflections: The Gospel According to Dickens with Rev. Laurette in the Parish Hall and the Olive Room Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 18 8:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ~ Christmas Pageant A Celtic Christmas ~ December 20, 2016 Concert & Traditional Wassail ~ 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve ~ December 24 4:00 p.m. ~ Family Service 7:30 p.m. Evening service Christmas Day ~ December 25 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Gala ~ December 31 In Celebration of St Bartholomew’s 150th Anniversary in 2017 First Sunday after Christmas ~ New Year’s Day ~ January 1, 2017 10:30 a.m. Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4 Parish Office: 613-745-7834 ext 410 email: [email protected] website: www.stbartsottawa.ca Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman Organist & Director of Music Timothy Piper Honorary Assistant The Reverend Laurette Glasgow Members of Corporation Rector’s Warden Sheila Perry People’s Warden Judy Wiesinger Deputy Warden Stephen Brereton Deputy Warden Richard Remillard Treasurer Bill Turner 12

St John in the Wilderness,~Thomas Cole, 1827 ~ Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT.

In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." Matthew 3:1

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The Reverend Canon David Clunie

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Rector

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The Second Sunday of Advent Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. December 4, 2016

Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 4, 2016

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8:15 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 ~ red prayer book

On the second Sunday in Advent we usually think about John the Baptist. His message at this time of year is as the forerunner of the Christ, the Saviour of the world. After Christmas we have a day of reflection on Jesus’ baptism. John’s message was that we should prepare to meet the Lord. Our encounter with Jesus is formally recognized in baptism, but we may glimpse the Kingdom or sense the Presence of God when we least expect it. It may happen when we lift the foot of a baby to our lips, or if we see two elderly people walking hand-in-hand. It may occur when a poem opens a familiar story to us in a new way, or rings a note of joy. I encountered this last week; some of us will remember: Gabriel knelt and not a feather stirred,/ The Word himself was waiting on her word. George Herbert suggested these images were glances from and of God. He knew that banishment from the Garden of Eden took us away from the presence of God, and that for centuries people had sought its restoration. Thy face Lord do I seek (Ps. 27: 8). John knew that the time was nigh. But Jesus comes again each year, not just at Christmas, and in these unexpected encounters. Each one is like a baptism. From The Glance:

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle - A leaflet for home use, describing the lighting of the Advent Candles, is available at the entrances to the church. Greeting The grace … And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Second Advent Priest Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Psalm 72: 1-7, 18-19 The Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76

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The Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond. Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine. All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. 2

When first thy sweet and gracious eye Vouchsaf’d ev’n in the midst of youth and night To look upon me, who before did lie Weltring in sinne; I felt a sugred strange delight, Passing all cordials made by any art, Bedew, embalme, and overrunne my heart, And take it in. If thy first glance so powerfull be, A mirth but open’d and seal’d up again; What wonders shall we feel, when we shall see Thy full-ey’d love! When thou shalt look us out of pain, And one aspect of thine spend in delight More than a thousand sunnes disburse in light, In heav’n above. Prepared by Chris Burn

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of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will confess you among the Gentiles, and sing praises to your name"; and again he says, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people"; and again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him"; and again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles shall hope." May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:4-13) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the third chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew beginning at the 1st verse. Glory be to thee, O Lord. In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'" Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." (Matthew 3:1-12)

Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available. The Lord’s Prayer p. 85 Blessing Announcements Dismissal…. Thanks be to God. ~ Sidesperson and Reader: Rosemary MacDonald Lay Administrator: Dan Cameron ~ Sanctuary Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God & in loving memory of Ronald Bendle by Victoria & Josh McLaren. ~ Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our service. Our hosts are Sandra Ferguson & Pat Morris. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish.

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Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

10:30 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 ~ red prayer book Lighting of the Second Advent Candle - A leaflet for home use, describing the lighting of the Advent Candles, is available at the entrances to the church. Organ Prelude: Trio in D minor

J.S. Bach

Processional Hymn: 88 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Stuttgart Greeting The grace … And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, who sent your servant John the Baptist to prepare your people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of your truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to you, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Second Advent Priest Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Gradual Hymn: 561 Lord, Your Word Shall Guide Us The Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

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The Nicene Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p.76 The Peace The Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond. Offertory Hymn: 116 “Your Kingdom Come” - On Bended Knee Irish Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and the earth is thine. All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee. Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 4

Give the king thy / judgements . O / God And thy righteousness / unto . the / king’s / son. Then shall he judge thy people ac/cording . unto / right, And / thy / poor with / justice. The mountains also / shall bring / peace, And the little hills / righteous-ness / unto . the / people. He shall keep the simple folk / by their / right, Save the children of the poor and / punish . the / wrong / doer. He shall live as / long as. the / sun, And while the moon endureth, from one gene/ra-tion/ to an-/other. He shall come down like the rain upon the / mown / grass, Even as the / showers . that / water . the / earth. In his time shall / righteous-ness / flourish; Yea, and abundance of peace so / long . as the / moon en-/dureth. Let his name en/dure for / ever, Let his name con/tinue . as / long . as the / sun. Let all the tribes of the earth be / bless-ed / through him, And let all / na-tions / call him / happy. Glory be to the Father, and / to the / Son, And / to the / Ho-ly / Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and / ev-er / shall be, World without / end. / A--/ men.

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant 9

A Reading from the Book of Isaiah A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious. (Isaiah 11:1-10) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available. Music during Communion Hymn: 117 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Es ist ein ‘Ros Motet: This is the Truth Sent from Above R. Vaughan Williams The Lord’s Prayer p. 85 The Blessing Announcements Recessional: 114 Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending Helmsley Dismissal ……. Thanks be to God. Postlude: Prelude in A minor (BWV 543) J.S. Bach ~

Sanctuary Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God & in loving memory of Ronald Bendle by Victoria & Josh McLaren ~

Sidespersons: Mary Capson and Richard Capson Readers: Ray Perrin and Carole Schmidt Lay Administrators: Nancy Millson and Ray Perrin Intercessor: Nancy Millson ~

Thanks be to God.

Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Karnataka North - South India The Right Reverend Ravikumar J. Niranjan Diocese: St John the Evangelist, Smiths Falls Martin Luther German Pastor Friedrich Demke For all Travellers For all Custodial Staff serving the Parishes and Diocese of Ottawa Canada: Remembering especially members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Jason Parish: Family & Friends, JoAnne, Jane, Jim, Eric, Fay, Wendy, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Betty, Jennifer, Pamela. ~

Prayer List To add someone to the list, please contact the office with the name and a few words concerning the condition., i.e. upcoming surgery. Names will remain on the list for two weeks unless an update is received. 8

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Organ Postlude Our service “officially” ends with the dismissal after the last hymn “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” Please feel free to leave or go to coffee hour. Some parishioners like to remain to listen to the organ postlude. We ask that you be mindful of them listening and begin your conversations in the church at the end of the postlude. Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our service. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish. 150th Anniversary Gifts Please support our church by purchasing one or more items from our selection of Gifts, Christmas Cards & Hasty Notes. All are reasonably priced & available in the hall after services or at the office during the week. Centre 454 Christmas Gift Bags Gift Bags will be delivered to the Cathedral today. Please leave your donation in the hall in the box provided. Thanks! Penelope Muller Bridge Club ~ Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Join us for fun and fellowship. Please contact: David Younger 613-241-1961 Thursdays ~ Bible Study & Silent Meditation Meditation is in the church at 8 a.m. Bible Study is in the hall at 10 a.m. Christmas Flowers ~ Deadline Wednesday, December 14. You are invited to contribute towards the flowers at Christmas in memory of or in thanksgiving for the special people and/or events in your life. These dedications will be included in the bulletins on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Forms are available at the back of the church. Please put your contribution and completed form in an envelope and place on the collection plate or drop off at the church office on or before December 14. Sunday School ~ Calling all 4 to 13 year-olds! New arrivals are always welcome. Join us for lessons, crafts, songs, family services and more! Please see Chelsea Honeyman (Sunday School Coordinator) to register before or after the 10:30 service. *December 18th!* Christmas Pageant The Sunday School's annual pageant, "A Brand New Star," will be held during the 10:30 service. The children are already learning their lines and songs, and are excited to share their version of the Christmas story with you! The Pageant will be our last Sunday School gathering of the year. Chelsea & Meiping. St Bart’s Sunday Nursery, for infants & children up to the age of 3, is open from 10:15 until after coffee hour. Julia Laku ~ Coordinator 6

Envelopes 2017 New envelope sets for 2017 are now on the table by the coat rack at the back of the church. Please pick up your set and verify your address. If you want envelopes, but do not find yours there, please call Ruth at the church office (613-745-7834) or Ron Burrows, Envelope Secretary (613-746-1763). You do not normally receive envelopes if you are on PAR, but if you put your cheque for an additional donation on the Sunday collection plate or mail it to the church office it will be credited to your PAR account. Altar Flowers On Sundays two floral arrangements will be placed in the Sanctuary. To contribute to these flowers to celebrate an event or to remember a loved one, consult the flower chart in the parish hall to select a date & then contact Ruth Honeyman in the Parish Office, 613-745-7834, to confirm & provide details for the bulletin. If your date is already taken, tributes may be shared or an alternate date chosen. A donation of $60.00 is suggested. Please mark cheques “Altar Flowers”. Tax receipts will be issued. Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, December 17th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Advent Reflections: The Gospel According to Dickens “It was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well!” Can as much be said of us? Join Reverend Laurette as we explore what we might learn from our own ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come as we prepare for His coming amongst us, to live and dwell as one of us! We will meet in the hall and the Olive Branch Room. Saturday, December 17, 10 - 3 p. m ~ Inuit Crafts & Art Sale St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 206 Montreal Rd. A Bake Sale will also be held in support of Christmas Feast and Games. Tuesday, Dec. 20 ~ Solstice Song ~ A Celtic Christmas at St Bart’s Join us for Yuletide music to warm a cold winter’s night. Guest artists include Acacia Lyra, Greg Weeks & Graham Lindsey, Chelsea Honeyman, Garth Hampson & the Katharine Robinson Highland Dancers. Afterwards, with neighbours and friends, raise a glass at a festive Wassail ! Nollaig chridheil, hapus nadolig, and Nollaig shona duit! Tickets: $25 Students: $10 At the office. Dec 31 ~ Welcome the New Year and St Bart’s 150th! Ring in our 150th Anniversary Year of Celebration with a glittering Gala at St Bart’s. A concert of favourite opera arias begins our magical evening, followed by dancing, a tempting hot and cold buffet of Italian delicacies, an amazing silent auction and wonderful door-prizes! Greet the New Year with a glass of sparkling wine and the ringing of the church bells! This event is more than 70% sold. Please purchase your tickets now and avoid disappointment. Tickets: $100.00 Contact Ruth in the office to reserve, or for more information. ~ 7