Services Christ Church Cathedral Anglican/Episcopal Church Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Hymns & Sermon Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas 9:00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist with Sermon Established 1670 Sunday School, Nursery & Crèche (This present building was opened for services in 1841) 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion with Hymns & Sermon

6:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong, Sermon & Benediction

Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion 1:00 p.m. Holy Communion

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Friday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

ALL ARE WELCOME IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD SHARE IN THIS JOY OF FELLOWSHIP

The Dean, Assistant Curate, Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the Cathedral and to The Bahamas

Sunday, june 9th, 2019 Day of Pentecost whitsunday

The administration of the Sacrament of holy confirmation

36 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Post Office Box N-653 George Street Nassau, New Providence T H E V E S T R Y Commonwealth of The Bahamas Dean & Rector The Most Reverend Howard K. A. Gregory The Very Rev’d. Harry Bain Archbishop Church In The Province Of The West Indies Assistant Curate Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Z. Boyd, B.A., D.D. Assistant Bishop: The Most Rev’d. Drexel W. Gomez, CMG, B.A. (Hons), D.D. Catechist The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Catechist Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Gilbert A. Thompson, CMG, S. Th., M.A., J.P. Dean’s Senior Warden Dean & Rector: The Very Rev’d. Harry J. L. Bain, Dip. Theology, L.Th., Mr. Ronald Clarke (Ron) B.Th, M.Div., J.P. Dean’s Junior Warden Assistant Curate: Rev’d. Fr. Bryton B. Ward, B.A. Theology Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier Catechist: The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Dean’s Wardens: Mr. Ronald Clarke (Ron) People’s Warden Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier Mrs. Virginia Thompson People’s Warden: Mrs. Virginia Thompson Secretary Parish Administrator: Mrs. Tanya Hunt-Major Mr. Douglas Hanna

Dean’s Verger: Mr. Alfred Dorsett Assistant Secretary Custodians: Ms. Marilyn Panza Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez Mr. Anthony O’Brien Mr. Vendal Bowe Treasurer Mr. Arthur Butler (Sundays and Wednesdays) Mr. Brian Albury

Mrs. Micheline Demeritte (Sundays)

Telephones: Cathedral Office 322-4186/325-5005 Fax: 356-5488 ELECTED 2019-2021 ELECTED 2018-2020 APPOINTED 2019-2020 E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Denzil Sirra Mr. Swithun Burrows Mr. Charles Sands Christ Church Cathedral Website: www.christchurchcathedralbahamas.com Mr. Michael Knowles Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez Mr. Franon Wilson

Mr. Brian Albury Mr. Richard Uriasz Ms. Lynn Johnson The Dean: 328-7583 (Office) 326-3522 (Residence) Email: [email protected] Mrs. Contanza Bourne Mr. Llewellyn Burrows Mrs. Alana Major

Assistant Curate: 325-5002 (Office) 357-1228 (Residence) EX-OFFICIO Email: [email protected] Mr. Douglas Hanna (ACM President) Cathedral Chapter: Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier (Dean’s Junior Warden and ACW President) The Dean Mrs. Andrea Saunders (Sunday School Superintendent) The Very Rev’d. Harry Bain Mr. Henderson Burrows (St. Ambrose Guild President) Archdeacons: Mrs. Alexandine Collie (Sandra) (Altar Guild President) The Venerables: Keith Cartwright, Earl Hepburn, Kingsley Knowles and Mr. Adrian Archer (Director of Music) Mark R. Lindsay-Fox Ms. Pandora Sawyer (President, Hospitality Ministry) Canons: Mr. Swithun Burrows (Chairman, Social Outreach Committee) Sebastian Campbell, Mark Kendall, Norman Lightbourne, Curtis Robinson, Basil Tynes, Peter Scott and Crosley Walkine H. E. Lowell Mortimer, O.D., OBE (Chairman of Endowment Trust)

Worshippers are kindly requested to turn off or mute all electronic devices

2 35 Sunday, JUNE 9th, 2019 Pentecost Sunday—WHITSUNDAY DAILY READINGS: St. Gabriel Cell - Mrs. LaGloria Davis, Coordinator All Cell Coordinators are reminded that the Cell Group on duty is June 10th—June 16th, 2019 responsible for assisting at Evensong as well as the morning services. Next Sunday: St. Anthony Cell MORNING PRAYER EVENING PRAYER 7:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE Monday Psalms 56, 57 & 58 Psalms 64 & 65 Deuteronomy 30:1-10 Ecclesiasticus 7:1-14 Celebrant & Preacher: Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Luke 18:31-43 Organist: Cathy Jirjahlke 1st Lesson & Psalm: Essie Kerr Epistle: Mena Griffiths Tuesday Psalms 15 & 67 Psalms 19 & 146 The Intercession: Verlene LaFleur Ecclesiasticus 31:3-11 Job 29: 1-16 Chalice Bearer: Marina Trotman Act 4: 32-37 Acts 9:26-31 Sidespersons: Essie Kerr and Jerome LaFleur

Hospitality: Shena Williams Wednesday Psalm 72 Psalm 119:73-96

Deuteronomy 31:30-32:14 Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 9:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE 2 Corinthians 11:21b-33 Luke 19:11-27 Celebrant & Preacher: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Z. Boyd Thursday Psalms 70 & 71 Psalms 74 Organists: Dr. Sparkman Ferguson & Raymond Antonio 1st Lesson: Calia Dames Ecclesiasticus 44:19-45:5 Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Psalm: The Choir 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Luke 19:28-40 Epistle: Lamont William Feaste Intercession: Catechist Neville Smith Friday Psalm 69:1-23 Psalm 73 Chalice Bearers: Sandra Collie and Virginia Thompson Ecclesiasticus 45:6-16 Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 Element Bearers: Zamar Boyd, Tristan Roberts, Safiya Smith 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Luke 19:41-48 Sidespersons: Cheryl Thompson, Mary Wilkinson, Stella Pinder, Elvis & Nancy Brown and Stanley Adderley Saturday Psalms 75 & 76 Psalms 23 & 27 Hospitality: Eurie Dorsett Mackey, Elsa Thompson and Ecclesiasticus 46:1-10 Numbers 3:1-13 T. Nicola McKay 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Luke 20:1-8 Coffee Hour: Next Week: Group 2 - Marina Trotman

Sunday Psalms 146 & 147 Psalms 111,112 & 113 11:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12 Job 38:1-11, 42:1-5 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 1:1-18 Celebrant: Dean Harry Bain Preacher: Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward Organist: Jackie Petersen Readings: Sunday, June 16th, 2019 1st Lesson & Psalm: Thomas Wardell First Sunday After Pentecost Epistle: Margaret Carey Trinity Sunday The Intercession: Alma Adams Father’s Day Sidespersons: Roy Adams and Whanslaw Turnquest Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 16th, 2019 John 16:12-15 First Lesson: ...... Agatha Cumberbatch Epistle: ...... Terrance Pratt Intercession ...... Antoinette Aranha

34 3 Service outline for 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. SERMON NOTES PENTECOST SUNDAY - WHITSUNDAY The administration of the Sacrament of holy confirmation ———————————————————————————————— (Order of service: Page 98, Book of Common Prayer) Organ Meditation: ————————————————————————————————

Introit Hymn: 272 - Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove -——————————————————————————————— (Tune: St. Agnes) The preparation: Page 98 ————————————————————————————————

Collect for Purity; Kyrie, Gloria: Pg 101—102 ———————————————————————————————— Collect for the day: Page 7 of the Bulletin

First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 - Page 7 of the Bulletin -———————————————————————————————

Psalm: 104:25-35:37 - Page 8 of the Bulletin ———————————————————————————————— Epistle: Romans 8:14-17 - Page 9 of the Bulletin ———————————————————————————————— Gradual Hymn: 205 - Spirit Of Mercy, Truth, And Love (Tune: Warrington) -——————————————————————————————— The Gospel: John 14:8-17 - Page 10 of the Bulletin

The Sermon: ————————————————————————————————

Creed; Intercession: Form B ————————————————————————————————

Confession; Absolution; Peace: ———————————————————————————————— Hymn for the Peace: 296 - There’s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Tune: Sweet Spirit) -——————————————————————————————— Offertory Hymn: 201 - Come, Thou Holy Spirit, Come (Tune: Veni Sancte Spiritus) ———————————————————————————————— The Doxology (pg. 7)

Offertory Prayer: ————————————————————————————————

Eucharistic Prayer; The Lord’s Prayer; ————————————————————————————————

Communion; Agnus Dei: -——————————————————————————————— Organ Communion:

Communion Hymn: 266 - Breathe On Me, Breath Of God ———————————————————————————————— (Tune: Trentham) Notices: ————————————————————————————————

Recessional Hymn: 206 - When God Of Old Came Down From Heaven ———————————————————————————————— (Tune: Winchester)

Worshippers are invited to sit for the Organ Postlude:

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ITEMS NEEDED FOR SOCIAL OUTREACH Service Outline for: 9:00 a.m. The administration of the Bath Soap, Canned Soups, Canned Vegetables, Corned Beef, Sacrament of holy confirmation Deodorant, Detergent, Rice, Sugar, Tea, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste. PENTECOST SUNDAY ------CELL GROUP COORDINATORS: Organ Prelude: Lift High The Cross - Gordon Young St. Anthony Cell - VACANT Mass Setting: Timothy Gibson

St. Bartholomew Cell - Mrs. Valeria Pyfrom (324-7211) THE RECEPTION OF THE BISHOP

St. Christopher Cell - Mr. Terrance Fountain (356-7034) St. Dominic Cell - Ms. Arlene Hercules (393-1406) {The Clergy, Servers and Singing Choir meet the Bishop at the west door. St. Epiphany Cell - Mr. John Burrows (324-3180) At the sound of the bell, all stand. The Bishop kneels in prayer and bless- es the incense. He sprinkles the welcoming party with holy water and they St. Francis Cell - VACANT make the sign of the Cross in response. The Rector censes the Bishop. St. Gabriel Cell - Mrs. LaGloria Davis (422-3814) The procession moves into the Church during the singing of the Proces- sional Hymn.}

PETITIONS FOR THE SICK AND THOSE AT HOME Processional Hymn: 268 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (Tune: Charity) Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, Faith will vanish into sight; Audley Brennen, Doreen Campbell, Michael & Verona Cartwright, taught by thee, we covet most hope be emptied in delight; Ancilleno Davis Sr., Krystle Davis, Joan Eldon, Vivienne Ferguson, Gre- of thy gifts at Pentecost, love in heaven will shine more bright; tal Ford, Juliette Fraser, Clarice Granger, Hazel Halkitis, Monique Hanna, holy, heavenly love. therefore give us love.

Alice Jones, Ernestine ‘Teenie’ Jones, Margaretta Kelly, Andrea Knowles, Love is kind, and suffers long, Faith and hope and love we see Carrie Knowles, Bertram Knowles, Jess Knowles, Romaine Nixon, Lucija love is meek, and thinks no wrong, joining hand in hand agree; Pavlovic, Christopher & Nakeisha Pickstock, Emerald Sands, Henry Saw- love than death itself more strong; but the greatest of the three, therefore give us love. and the best, is love. yer, Flossie Seymour, Rev’d. Fr. Rex Seymour, Alma Thompson, Frankie- mae Thompson, Baby Logan Thompson, Angela Treco, William Tizard. Prophecy will fade away, From the overshadowing melting in the light of day; of thy gold and silver wing THE RECOVERING: Patricia Ferguson, Fr. Stephen Grant, Cmdr. love will ever with us stay; shed on us, who to thee sing, (Ret.) Leon Smith and Patricia ‘Patsy’ Treco. therefore give us love. holy, heavenly love.

At the entrance of the Bishop, the choir sings the canticle: PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Lord Jesus Christ, in the days of your flesh, the sick were brought to you for healing: hear us as we now bring to Ecce Sacerdos Magnus–(Behold A Great High Priest) arrangement by you in our prayers those who are ill, in body or in mind. May your pres- Adrian Archer & Allison Dean ence be with them to relieve suffering and distress and to restore them to {As the Bishop passes your pew, he blesses the faithful. The congregation fullness of life, for your great love’s sake. Amen. reverently kneels as the Bishop passes to receive the blessing and show re- spect.} Often we ask for persons to be placed on the sick list and forget to have them removed as necessary. For additions to and deletions from Introit Hymn: 271 - Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (Hawkhust) the list, kindly contact the Cathedral Office. Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, with light and comfort from above; be thou our guardian, thou our guide, o’er every thought and step preside.

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The light of truth to us display, Intinction and make us know and choose thy way; This is the administration of the consecrated bread and wine of the plant holy fear in every heart, that we from God may ne’er depart. Eucharist at the same time, typically by dipping the bread in the wine and placing the moistened host in the mouth of the communi- Lead us to Christ, the living way, cant. nor let us from his pastures stray; lead us to holiness, the road This means of receiving communion is discouraged. However, that we must take to dwell with God. when it is done the communicant should cross their hands over their chest at the Altar rail to indicate their desire to receive Com- Lead us to heaven, that we may share munion in this way. fullness of joy for ever there; lead us to God, our final rest, The priest administering the consecrated bread will then dip the bread in the cup and place it on the tongue of the communicant. to be with him for ever blest. Confirmed members of the church are encouraged to receive com- Opening Sentence: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were munion in both species, taking a sip from the common cup. called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one Thank you for your co-operation and govern yourselves according- Baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all ly. and in all. Dean Harry Bain THE GREETING

HOSPITALIZATION: Please Note! If you are admitted to hos- Bishop: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia! pital, sick at home for any length of time or travelling abroad to Alleluia! seek medical attention please let your Clergy know. Remember it is your responsibility to notify your parish Priests on such occasions. All: And Blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. You can only be ministered to, when and if it is known that you are Alleluia! Alleluia! not well. The Clergy should also be notified when you are leaving the hospital.

THE DECLARATION: In Baptism we became members of Christ, COMMUNION TO THE SICK: The Clergy wish to make the children of the Heavenly Father, inheritors together of the Kingdom. This Sacrament available to those who because of sickness or infirmity, was the work of God who adopted us as His children and made us mem- are unable to attend public celebrations of the Eucharist. If you are bers of the family of God. We are to continue to grow in grace and in sick and/or confined (or if you know someone who is) and wish to faith, to worship with the family and respond to the living Word. receive Holy Communion at home, please inform the Clergy as soon as possible. Through the laying on of hands in Confirmation, the indwelling Spirit enlightens, frees, transforms and sanctifies those who in Baptism were IN CHRISTIAN MEMORY: Always remember to pray for the made God’s children. repose of the souls of the Faithful Departed, Pray for those who have died recently, those whose anniversaries of burial occur this week, Let us therefore pray that those who now come for Confirmation may be for those interred in The Columbarium and for those who for what- ever reason have no one to remember them with love and prayer. strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit; and that they may live in righteousness and true holiness all their days. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: When planning your be- quests and memorials, prayerfully consider including The Cathedral Bishop: The Lord be with you. Endowment Trust. This will help your church now and in the future. All: And also with you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

6 31 THE COLLECTS CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL STANDING NOTICES BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered on the Bishop: Let us pray. first Sunday of the month at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist. Confirmation (9:00 a.m. only): Grant, Almighty God, that we, who WEDDINGS AT THE CATHEDRAL: Persons desirous of being have been redeemed from the old life of sin by our baptism into the married at Christ Church Cathedral should make early arrangements death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in with a member of the Clergy or contact the Parish Office. In schedul- your Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness; through ing a wedding, please bear in mind that the Sacrament of Holy Matri- Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy mony is not traditionally solemnized during the seasons of Lent and Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Advent. The following dates have been reserved for 2019: November 23rd and 30th. 2020: January 25th. The Day Of Pentecost: Whitsunday: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP: Sponsors for the weekly church Bul- gift of thy Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by letin are welcome. Sponsorship is only $80.00. Kindly contact the Ca- the preaching of the Gospel, and the administration of the Holy Sacra- thedral Office. You will be advised of the date of your Bulletin Spon- ments, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ sorship. ALL NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN ARE TO BE SUB- our Lord, who liveth and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy MITTED NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. ON TUESDAY. Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. FLOWER SPONSORSHIP: Persons wishing to provide floral ar- rangements are asked to contact the Parish Office or members of the Prayer for the Ministry of Intentional Discipleship: Heavenly Fa- Floral Committee: Mrs. Astrid Adderley (393-1328), Mrs. Andrea ther, we thank you that you have awakened your church to hear again Knowles (324-2138), Ms. Pandora Sawyer(326-5219), Ms. Shena the call of our Saviour Jesus Christ to come to him and learn from him. Williams (362-2736), Mrs. Vernette Ferdinand (327-4739), Mr. Grant that as we say ‘yes’ to his call to discipleship, your Holy Spirit Je’Rome Miller (393-0661), Ms. Arlene Hercules (393-1406) and will enable us so completely to commit all the areas of our lives to his Mrs. Alexandine Collie (Sandra) (324-7472). High Altar: $185.00, service, that in our personal, family and church lives, our work, recrea- Freestanding Altar: $155.00, St. Martin’s Chapel: $105.00, Pulpit: tional and social lives, we would act as Jesus would have acted if he $120.00, Lectern: $120.00. FLORAL DONATION CHEQUES were in our place; in his name for his sake we pray. Amen. SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO CHRIST CHURCH CA- THEDRAL ALTAR GUILD FLOWER ACCOUNT. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD The First Lesson ...... Acts 2:1-21 PARISH RADIO MINISTRY: The 9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist Ser- vice will be broadcast on the fourth Sunday of the month on 106.5 FM. {This lesson tells the story of the Holy Spirit filling the apostles and Persons or cell groups, willing to sponsor the broadcast ($450.00 per empowering them to share the message of the gospel with people of month) which occurs every fourth Sunday in each month, are asked to different languages. Clearly this was a most dramatic moment in the contact the Parish Office. Parishioners are urged to tune in and advise life of the early church, an experience described in terms of wind and family, friends and our sick and shut-in members to do the same. fire. From this time forward the mighty works of God done in Jesus

THE SOCIAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR SUP- will be told to all the peoples of the earth, crossing barriers of lan- PORT: The Social Outreach Committee needs non-perishable food guage and culture.} items. Donors are asked to contact any member of the Committee: Reader: A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles the 2nd Chapter, Swithun Burrows: 676-4386; David Nicoll: 327-7261; Astrid Adder- beginning to read at the 1st verse. ley: 393-1328; Alice Martinborough: 362-2388; Margaret Lowe: 324- 1 5734; Keisha Taylor: 324-1291 and the Clergy: 322-4186. The Com- When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one 2 mittee thanks all who have contributed to this most worthy cause place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of and looks forward to the support of the congregation throughout a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sit- the year. ting.3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue

30 7 4 rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and 5 DIOCESAN NOTICES began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusa- 6 FEAST OF TITLE: The Parish Church of the Holy Spirit, Chip- lem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because 7 pingham, will celebrate its Feast of Title this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed The Service will take the form of Solemn Evensong, Sermon, Outdoor and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galile- 8 Procession of Witness and Benediction. Rev’d. Fr. I. Ranfurly Brown, ans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9 Rector of St. Agnes Anglican Church, Balliou Hill Road will be the Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and 10 preacher. Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews FEAST OF TITLE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church will celebrate and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them 12 the Feast of Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 16th. Rev’d. Fr. Bryton speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ All were amazed and perplexed, Ward will be the Guest Preacher at the 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Ser- saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ 13But others sneered and 14 vices. The 3:30 p.m. Service will take the form of Solemn Evensong, said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’ But Peter, standing with the elev- Sermon, Outdoor Procession of Witness & Benediction. The Rev’d. en, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live 15 Fr. Hugh Bartlett, Rector, St. Anne's Parish, New Providence, will be in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, the Guest Preacher. these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. 16No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 17“In FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST: The Diocese will ob- the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon serve its Patronal Festival on Sunday, June 23rd at 4:00 p.m., with the all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your usual service at Christ Church Cathedral. The service will be Solemn young men shall see visions, and your old men shall Evensong, Sermon, indoor procession and Benediction. At that ser- 18 dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those vice the Venerable Earl Hepburn, newly appointed Archdeacon of the 19 days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will Northern Bahamas Archdeaconry, will be commissioned. Also at that show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, service, Father Atma Budhu will be installed as a Canon of the Cathe- 20 and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the dral in the Stall of St. John the Baptist. He will replace Canon Curtis moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious Robinson who has retired. 21 day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” DIOCESAN SWIM MEET: Members interested in competing in Reader: The Word of the Lord the annual Diocesan Youth Department Swim Meet, scheduled for All: Thanks be to God Saturday, June 15th are asked to see Fr. Ward for the registration package. The Proper Psalm 104: 25-35, 37 {The psalm describes the wonders of the world created and renewed by DIOCESAN HEALING CONFERENCE: The Inaugural Angli- the Lord’s Spirit.} can Diocesan Healing Conference will take place in New Providence at SuperClub Breezes, October 18th - 20th, 2019. The Speakers will 25. O Lord, how manifold are your works!* in wisdom you have be The Rt. Reverend Laish Boyd, The Most Reverend Drexel Gomez made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. and The Rt. Reverend Harold Daniel. The Conference theme is: “Intentional Discipleship Brings Healing.” Luke 9:1-2. Persons inter- 26. Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too ested in attending should contact: Cecile Askew - 828-5078 or Audrey many to number, *creatures both small and great. Major-Rolle - 558-0652.

27. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan,* which YOUTH SPECIALTIES CONFERENCE: A Youth Special- you have made for the sport of it. ties Conference is scheduled to be held in Tampa, Florida, USA from st th 28. All of them look to you* to give them their food in due November 21 – 24 , 2019. Persons interested in attending should season. speak with Fr. Ward.

8 29 29. You give it to them; they gather it;* you open your hand, and CATHEDRAL AND DIOCESAN CALENDAR they are filled with good things.

Sun. June 9th: 9:00 a.m. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY 30. You hide your face, 1 Sing to the Lord a new song, *for he CONFIRMATION has done marvelous things.

31. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so Mon. June 10th: WHIT MONDAY HOLIDAY you renew the face of the earth.

Fri. June 14th: 6:30 p.m. CYM - Dean Patrick Adderley Parish Hall 32. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *may the Lord rejoice in all his works.

Sat. June 15th: 7:30 a.m. Altar Guild Eucharist & Meeting 33. He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke. DIOCESAN SWIM MEET - St. John’s College Pool 34. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; * I will praise my God

Sun. June 16th: FATHER’S DAY while I have my being.

35. May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the Sun. June 23rd: FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Lord.

Thur. June 27th: Cathedral Endowment Trust Financial Seminar 37. Bless the Lord, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; Sat. June 29th: ACM Steak-Out - Dean Patrick Adderley Parish Hall As it was in the beginning is now: and shall be forever, Amen.

‘Do you find that you are frequently short of money’? The Epistle...... Romans 8:14-17

‘Have you planned for retirement’? Reader: A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans the 8th ‘Do you need to have a Will? Chapter beginning at the 14th verse.

The Trustees of The Cathedral Endowment Trust invite all of The {In this lesson we hear that when we are moved by God’s Spirit, we be- Members of The Cathedral for a Seminar by Royal Fidelity on: come God’s children and heirs with Christ. The Spirit makes this experi- ence possible by prompting our lips to call upon God as Father with the FUNDAMENTAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES same Aramaic word (Abba) that Jesus used. This new relationship means BUDGETING AND SAVINGS that we are no longer required to be led by baser instincts. Our heritage is FINANCIAL PLANNING life, while we must also learn to share Christ’s sufferings.} PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT 14 15 INVESTMENTS All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received 16 th a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit Thursday, 27 June, 2019 17 bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if chil- 6pm to 9pm dren, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we Dean Patrick L. Adderley Parish Hall suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. George Street Reader: The Word of the Lord Nassau, The Bahamas All: Thanks be to God

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

28 9 Gradual Hymn: 671 - My God Accept My Heart This Day Birthday Prayer: Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their (Tune St. Peter) days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when they are discouraged or My God, accept my heart this day, sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may Your And make it always Thine peace which passes all understanding abide with them on the anniver- That I from Thee no more may stray, sary of their birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ No more from thee decline. our Lord. Amen.

Before the cross of Him who died, behold, I prostrate fall; let every sin be crucified Happy Wedding Anniversary and Christ be all in all. June 11th:

Coolidge & Nanette Cartwright Anoint me with thy heavenly grace,

and seal me for Thine own; that I may see Thy glorious face, June 14th: And worship near thy throne. Shane & Livalia Stuart

Let every thought and work and word to Thee be ever given; Wedding Anniversary Prayer: O gracious and ever-living God, then life shall be thy service, Lord, You have created us male and female in your image: look mercifully And death the gate of heaven. upon this/these couple(s) who have come to you seeking your blessing and assist them with your grace, that with true fidelity and steadfast All glory to the Father be, love they may honour and keep the promises and vows they made; all glory to the Son, through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

while endless ages run. Persons celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries are invit- ed to come forward for a blessing at the end of the Intercession.

The Holy Gospel ...... John 14:8-17

{In our gospel Jesus tells His disciples that in Him the Father has been LET US PRAY revealed, and He promises the gift of another Counselor, the Spirit of truth, to be with them. The Lord is speaking with His followers on the Pray for all of our seminarians at Codrington College, Barbados as night before His death. Soon He will be taken away from them, but all they seek to discern their call to the ordained ministry. Seminarians: that they ask the Father will now grant in Jesus’ name. As they contin- Philip Hield Jr., Welcott Bain, Desiree Johnson, Kristopher Higgs, ue to love Jesus and keep His commands, they will realize the indwell- Cameron Saunders, Ruel Strachan, Peter Ferguson and John ing Spirit who will take Jesus’ place in their midst.} Pinder.

Gospeller: The Lord be with you Ora Pro Nobis {Latin meaning: Pray for us}: In the intercessions All: And also with you we pray for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, +Howard, our Arch- Gospeller: A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus bishop, +Laish, our Bishop, +Drexel and +Gilbert, our Assistant Bish- Christ according to John the 14th Chapter, beginning ops, +Peter, Bishop of South East Florida, our Companion Diocese, to read at the 8th verse Harry, our Dean and Rector and Bryton our Assistant Curate. All: Glory to Christ our Saviour

10 27 other flowers are given by Ambrosine Huyler and Bently Higgs, who were Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satis- married in The Cathedral yesterday. fied.” Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. SPECIAL PENTECOST ENVELOPES: As is the custom every year, How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am the Special Pentecost Offering Envelope together with the loose {open} in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do collection goes to the Curate. Specially marked Pentecost Envelopes are not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his available at the back of the church for persons who do not use the En- works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if velope System. {Diocesan Regulation 16 (3)} It is a means of showing you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very our love and appreciation to Fr. Bryton Ward. truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going WELCOME: Welcome to The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Boyd Sr., who will ad- to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father minister the Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning at the 9:00 a.m. may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I Service. We also welcome the Parents, Godparents, family members will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I and friends of the Confirmands. will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with

THE ENDOWMENT TRUST THANKS: Mr. John Gomez & Mrs. you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him, You know him, because he Simone Morgan-Gomez for a donation to the Trust in celebration of the Confirmation of their daughter, Breanna Gomez; Mr. Lamont & Mrs. abides with you, and he will be in you.” Christel Feaste in celebration of Christel’s birthday, June 8th and the Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ confirmation of their son, Lamont William Feaste, today; Shanley Toote All: Praise to Christ our Lord and Deidree Bain for their donation in thanksgiving for the Baptism of their daughter Ariana Lilian Marie Toote. The Sermon: The Right Reverend Laish Z. Boyd

THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT THANKS: Mr. Ian & Mrs. Dolly Hymn in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation: Young and their daughters, Ianna and Isabella for a donation to the Hymn For Confirmation - 270: Come Down, O Love Divine Cathedral Children’s Choir in thanksgiving for the Confirmation of Isabel- (Tune: Doen Ampney) la. Both Isabella and Ianna are members of the Children’s Choir. Come down, O Love divine, THE ALTAR GUILD monthly Eucharist and Meeting will be held Sat- th seek thou this soul of mine, urday, June 15 , in the Lady Chapel and Chapter room at 7:30 a.m. Altar and visit it with thine own ardour glowing; Guild members are encouraged to attend. O Comforter, draw near, MEETING OF THE PARISH VESTRY: The Vestry will meet on within my heart appear, Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. in The Chapter Room. and kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing.

O let it freely burn, BIRTHDAY GREETINGS till earthly passions turn June 9th - June 15th, 2019 to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let thy glorious light June 10th: June 13th: shine ever on my sight, Dominique Bethell Courtney Fernander and clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Melony Edgecombe June 14th: Let holy charity June 12th: Benjamin Davis Mine outward vesture be, Akobe Cumberbatch And lowliness become mine inner clothing: June 15th: True lowliness of heart, Mara Mourlon Brent Roberts Dr. Jahzreel Thompson Which takes the humbler part, Sandra Burrows And o’er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.

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And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long, INCOME shall far outpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace, till he become the place wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling.

THE PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION {The congregation sits. The confirmands remain standing for the presentation.}

Curate: Reverend Father in God, I present to you these persons who have been duly Baptized to be Confirmed.

Bishop: Have you examined them and found them ready and desirous to be confirmed? CATHEDRAL LIFE Curate: I have examined them and found them so to be.

{The Bishop then addresses those to be confirmed.} FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF GOD AND IN THANKS- Bishop: You who have come to be confirmed must now renew the solemn promise and vow that you made or was GIVING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF: made in your name at your baptism, and must pledge to Zamar Boyd by his parents, Pallis Lockhart and believe and to do all those things which you or your Alexander Boyd, Godparents, Nina and Angelique Roberts, Cheryl Sey- Parents and Godparents then undertook. mour, Michael Rolle Sr. and Michael Rolle Jr.; Lamont William Feaste

{Everyone to be confirmed shall audibly answer.} by his parents Lamont & Christel Feaste, brother and sister, Lynden and Lia and Godfather, Leslie Munnings; Dylan Gomez by his parents, Bishop: Do you declare and promise that you will, with the help Damian & Camille Gomez, God parents, Maxwell Gibson, Obi & Diane of God, live your life in the faith of Christ into which Pindling, Caroline St. George, siblings, Denasha, Drexel, Eva and Alex- you were baptized? Answer: I do ander; Aidan, Tristan and Cassidy Roberts by the Roberts family; A’Syriah Boyd by her parents, Addina Boyd and Antonio Bain and Bishop: Do you commit yourself in love to God, Father, Son Godparents, Patrice Huyler and Shaniqua Laing; Nadia Brown by her and Holy Spirit? parents Elvis & Nancy Brown and brother, Elvis Jr.; Calia Dames by her Answer: I do. parents, Michael ‘Mikey’ & Carell Dames and the entire Dames family; Bishop: Will you continue in the Apostles’ teaching and Breanna C. Gomez by her parents Mr. & Mrs. John Gomez; Safiya fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayer? Smith by her loving and supportive Village; Shanon Wilson by her Answer: I will. parents Franon & Shelly Wilson and brother, Stanley; Isabella Young

Bishop: Will you persevere in resisting evil and repent by her parents, Ian and Dolly Young, sister, Ianna Young, grandparents, whenever you fall into sin? Albury & Lillith Major and Joseph Young, Godmothers, Stephanie Ma- Answer: I will. jor and Sonovia Pierre and Godfather, Samuel Heastie; Zamar Boyd, Nadia Brown and Isabella Young by Adrian Archer, Director of Bishop: Will you be a witness in your daily life to God’s saving work in Christ? Music and Christ Church Cathedral Music Department; Julaca Tynes by Answer: I will her husband, Dion Tynes and their children, Joshua and Domani and Lana Munnings Basalyga in thanksgiving for her Confirmation. All

12 25 the laying on of hands, the calling down of the Holy Spirit and the seal- Bishop: Will you seek and serve Christ by loving your ing of the candidates with Holy Oil. Through these signs and symbols, neighbour as yourself remembering that every person we are reminded of God’s promised gift to us of the Holy Spirit. is loved and valued by God? Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward Answer: I will. ------Bishop: Do you put your whole trust in His grace and love? DEAN’S NOTICES Answer: I do, and with God’s help I will follow Christ as my Saviour and Lord. BIBLE STUDY: The Dean will be leading a Wednesday evening (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Bible Study in the Fall. In preparation for this, {The Bishop then addresses the congregation} all interested persons are asked to place their names on the Registra- Bishop: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power tion Form at the back of the church or email your name and tele- to support these persons in their life in Christ? phone number to [email protected] All: We will

ENVELOPE REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 2ND, 2019 Bishop: Let us join with those who are to be confirmed in the profession of our Faith. One hundred and eight Envelopes (108), which represent Forty Per- cent (38%) of the Regular Envelopes, issued for 2019 were received The Profession of Faith (All Stand) on Sunday, June 2nd. All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of The total monies received (Regular Envelopes and Open Plate) was heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only $14,184.00. This amount represents Ninety-five Percent (95%) of the Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Total Income needed to operate The Cathedral on a weekly basis. Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried, He descended to the dead. On the third day he WE NEED YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN: The Cathedral rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at needs some $15,000.00 weekly to remain solvent and to contribute the right hand of the Father. He will come again to its share to our Diocesan Commitments. We are receiving an average judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy income from Envelopes and Open Collection of $11,100.00 weekly, Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of which is insufficient to cover our expenses and obligations. Your saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the Tithes and Offerings are of critical importance to the operation of body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Christ Church Cathedral and The Anglican Diocese as a whole. The bishop leads the singing of the “Veni Creator Spiritus” - (All Kneel) “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see Bishop: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,| if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for All: And lighten with celestial fire you an overflowing blessing.” Malachi 3:10 Bishop: Thou the anointing Spirit art, The Cathedral needs your help! By consistently making your weekly All: Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. contribution, it will help us plan our expenses and cash flow better; so we encourage all members to be faithful in your financial support. Bishop: Thy blessed unction from above Of course, whenever you can increase your level of contribution it All: Is comfort, life, and fire of love. will help to close the funding gap and offset any shortfalls from week to week. We look forward to your continued support. Bishop: Enable with perpetual light| All: The dullness of our blinded sight.

24 13 Bishop: Anoint and cheer our soiled face will share in the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation which will be ad- All: With the abundance of thy grace. ministered by Our Lord Bishop, The Rt. Rev’d Laish Boyd Sr. It is at this time that a special prayer would be said over our confirmands: Bishop: Keep far our foes, give peace at home: “Strengthen, O Lord, your servant (N) with your Holy Spirit that he/ All: Where thou art guide, no ill can come. she may continue yours forever, and daily increase in Your Holy Spirit more and more until he/she comes to your eternal kingdom.” Or Bishop: Teach us to know the Father, Son, “confirm O Lord your servant (N) with your heavenly grace that he/ All: And thee, of both, to be but One she may continue yours forever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until he/she comes to your everlasting kingdom”. Bishop: That through the ages all along, All: This may be our endless song: For those of us who have already been confirmed, I believe the day was approached with much anxiety. As one makes their way towards Bishop: Praise to Thy eternal merit, the Bishop suddenly all eyes are on you, and you become the center of All: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. attention. I recall my own experience, as I genuflected and made my (The congregation remains kneeling during the prayers) way towards Bishop Gomez (Diocesan Bishop at the time) I knelt be- fore him with complete reverence and great anticipation. He laid his Bishop: Let us pray for these persons to be confirmed, and for hands on me, along with my parents and godparents, signed me with all the baptized everywhere. the oil of chrism, gave me a tap on the cheek and I was told to rise. In a matter of seconds, I was confirmed, but there were no doves, no The Prayers for the Confirmands by Catechist Neville Smith tongues of flame or fire, nor any rushing winds.

Leader: That they may be filled with your Holy and life-giving Spirit. Many of us share a similar experience, and perhaps we share the Lord in your mercy: thoughts of Philip, “Lord show us the Father, and we will be satisfied”. Philip is one of the twelve who journeys with Jesus, they walk, talk, All: Hear our prayer. eat and minister together; and yet Philip still feels empty. Like the in- dividual about to be confirmed, Philip wants and expects ‘more’! The Leader: That the Holy Spirit may open their hearts to your grace and question prompted by Philip is the framework for all Christian rela- truth. Lord in your mercy: tionships with God. All: Hear our prayer In John’s gospel, Jesus openly speaks to his disciples about the rela- Leader: That they may be redeemed from all evil and rescued from the tionship between himself and the Father. It is out of this relationship way of sin and death. Lord in your mercy: he introduces the third person in the Godhead, the Spirit. The Holy All: Hear our prayer. Spirit serves as a comforter. Through its power the disciples are re-

Leader: That they may be kept in the faith and communion of your minded that Jesus will be with them forever (v.16). Jesus refers to the Holy Church. Lord in your mercy: Spirit as the Spirit of truth (v.17), because the Spirit will bear witness All: Hear our prayer. to who Jesus is. The Spirit will affirm that Jesus, is the way, the truth and the life. Leader: That they may go out into the world to witness to your love and transforming power. Lord in your mercy: Jesus’ promise to the disciples is what is most special about the day of All: Hear our prayer. Pentecost. As we share in the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation the personal and communal implications of Pentecost are seen. Firstly, the Leader: That they be brought to the fullness of your peace and glory. personal commitment is evident by the candidates who have offered Lord in your mercy: themselves and have been prepared. Secondly, communally the All: Hear our prayer Church is called to pray with and for those being confirmed; and third- ly, The Bishop leads the church in prayers and joins in the tradition of

14 23 Spirit empower you for His Service and sustain you unto Then the Bishop says the following prayer, stretching out his hands Eternal Life: and the blessing of God Almighty, the towards the confirmands, all kneeling. Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. Bishop: Father, in your Son Jesus Christ you have given to these your servants new birth in baptism by water and the Holy Spirit, and Bishop: Go in peace and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! have given them forgiveness of all their sins. Let your Holy Spirit All: In the Name of Christ. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia! strengthen them now: The Spirit of wisdom and understanding; the

Recessional Hymn: 673 - Once Pledged By The Cross Spirit of counsel and inward strength; the Spirit of knowledge and true (Tune: Hanover) godliness; the Spirit of reverence and true religion; and graft in their hearts the love or your most Holy Name: Through Jesus Christ our Lord Once pledged by the Cross, as children of God, who lives and reigns with you and the same Holy Spirit, one God now To tread in the steps your Captain has trod, and for ever. Amen. Now, sealed by the Spirit of wisdom and might, THE CONFIRMATION Go forward, Christ’s soldiers, go forward and fight! Then those to be confirmed, come forward in order, kneeling before the Your weapons of war are sent from above, Bishop, he shall lay his hands upon the head of each of them saying: The Spirit’s good sword, the breastplate of love; Your feet with the Gospel of peace be well shod; Males Females Put on the whole armour, the armour of God. Zamar Boyd A’Syriah Boyd Lamont William Feaste Nadia Brown Full well do ye know the foe must be met, Dylan Gomez Calia Dames Full well do ye feel that Satan has set Aidan Roberts Breanna Gomez His powers of darkness in battle array; Tristan Roberts Cassidy Roberts But those who are for you are stronger than they. Safiya Smith The fight may be long, but triumph is sure, Shanon Wilson And rest comes at last to those who endure; Isabella Young

The rest that remaineth, the victory won, Adults and (dearer than all things) your Captain’s “Well done.” Mrs. Lana Munnings Basalyga Then, on to the fight ’gainst sin and the world! Mrs. Julaca Tynes

Stand fast in His strength, his banner unfurled; and, sealed by the Spirit of wisdom and might, Confirm O Lord your servant (Name of Confirmand) with your heaven- Go forward, Christ’s soldiers, go forward and fight! ly grace that he/she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more until he/she comes to your everlasting Organ Postlude: Tocatta - Leon Boellman kingdom. ------Worshippers are invited to sit for the organ postlude or leave quietly. And each one answers: Amen

Parishioners and visitors are invited to a time of fellowship in the The Bishop may sign each one on the forehead with the Holy Chrism Cathedral Courtyard at the top of George Street at the conclusion of the saying: 9:00 a.m. Eucharist The seal of the Spirit, the promise of the Father.

From The Desk Of The Assistant Curate The Bishop concludes the Rite of Confirmation with this prayer: Almighty and everliving God we pray for these your servants upon The Feast Of Pentecost whom after the example of your Holy Apostles we have now laid our Philip said to him, “Lord show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” hands. Let your fatherly hand ever be over them, let your Holy Spirit On this Day of Pentecost, we as a church are reminded of the promised ever be with them and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of gift of the Holy Spirit to empower and equip us for ministry. Today, we your word that they may faithfully serve you in this life and dwell with you in the life to come through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Greeting of Peace Teach me thy patience: still with thee in closer, dearer company, Bishop: Christ is our peace, He has reconciled us to God in one Body in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, by the cross. in trust that triumphs over wrong;

All: We meet in His name and share His Peace. in hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, Bishop: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. in peace that only thou canst give, All: And also with you. with thee, O Master, let me live.

Hymn for The Peace: - I Have Decided To Follow Jesus POST COMMUNION PRAYER {The Congregation kneels for these prayers and the blessing.} I have decided to follow Jesus;

I have decided to follow Jesus; Bishop: The Lord be with you. I have decided to follow Jesus; All: And also with you. no turning back, no turning back.

Though none go with me, I still will follow; Bishop: Let us pray. though none go with me, I still will follow; All: Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you though none go with me, I still will follow; for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, no turning back, no turning back. and grant us strength and courage to love and serve The world behind me, the cross before me; you, and all persons in you, with gladness and the world behind me, the cross before me; singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ the world behind me, the cross before me; our Lord. Amen. no turning back, no turning back. All: We thank you, our God and Father for those who Welcome and Notices in Confirmation have made a confession of their faith and have been welcomed into the communi-

Persons celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries are invited to cant life of the Christian Family. Help us to encour- come to the Altar rail for a blessing. age them in the way to Christ by our prayers, our friendship and our example that they may fully Offertory Sentence: “Let us with gladness present the offerings and grow up into Him and continue steadfastly in the oblations of our life and labour to the Lord.” worship and fellowship of the Church to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Offertory Anthem - Lord, We Dedicate Our Children Amen.

Offertory Hymn: 674 - Saviour While My Heart Is Tender THE BLESSING AND THE DISMISSAL {Sung} (Tune: Stuttgart) Bishop: The Lord be with you Saviour, while my heart is tender, All: And Also with you. I would yield that heart to thee; all my powers to thee surrender, Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord thine, and only thine, to be. All: The maker of heaven and earth

Take me now, Lord Jesus, take me, Bishop: Blessed be the Name of the Lord let my youthful heart be thine; All: From this time forth and forevermore.

thy devoted servant make me, Bishop: May the God of all grace and power through the Holy fill my soul with love divine.

16 21 THE BREAKING OF BREAD Send me, Lord, where thou wilt send me, Bishop: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. only do thou guide my way; may thy grace through life attend me, All: Though we are many, we are one body, because we all gladly then shall I obey. share in one bread. Let me do thy will, or bear it, THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION I would know no will but thine;

Bishop: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Should’st thou take my life or spare it, I that life to thee resign.

All: Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs Thine I am, O Lord, forever, of praise to Him. Amen. To thy service set apart;

THE AGNUS DEI: Suffer me to leave thee never, Seal thine image on my heart. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. The Doxology: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant us peace. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Communion Hymn: 266 - Breathe On Me, Breath Of God Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; (Tune: Trentham) Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Breathe on me, breath of God, Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, Presentation of the Offering: Form B -Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer) till I am wholly thine, (Gifts and Offerings may be made payable by cheque to Christ Church Cathedral) that I may love what thou dost love, until this earthly part of me and do what thou wouldst do. glows with thy fire divine. PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERINGS Breathe on me, breath of God, Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, ALL: Father, we offer you these gifts which you have given us; this so shall I never die, bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our until with thee I will one will, but live with thee the perfect life to do and to endure. lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasona- of thine eternity. ble, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all your people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen Communion Hymn: 536 - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee

(Tune: Marton) Hymn For The Preparation: 672 - O Jesus I Have Promised {The newly confirmed shall receive communion first} (Tune: Day Of Rest) O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free. 1. O Jesus, I have promised Tell me thy secret; help me bear to serve thee to the end; the strain of toil, the fret of care. be thou forever near me, my master and my friend; Help me the slow of heart to move I shall not fear the battle by some clear, winning word of love. if thou art by my side, Teach me the wayward feet to stay, nor wander from the pathway and guide them in the homeward way. if thou wilt be my guide.

20 17 2. O let me feel thee near me: 3. O let me hear thee speaking Bishop: We give thanks to you Lord our God, for the goodness and the world is ever near; in accents clear and still, love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to be your I see the sights that dazzle, above the storms of passion, people; in your Word spoken through the prophets: and above all in the the tempting sounds I hear: the murmurs of self-will; Word made flesh, Jesus your Son. For in these last days you sent Him to be my foes are ever near me, O speak to reassure me, incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the around me and within; to hasten or control, world. but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, O speak, and make me listen, and shield my soul from sin. thou guardian of my soul. In Him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand be- fore you. In Him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into 5. O let me see thy footmarks, righteousness, out of death into life. 4. O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, and in then plant mine own; For, on the night that He was betrayed, He took bread, and when He had that where thou art in glory my hope to follow duly given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: “Take there shall thy servant be; Is in thy strength alone; this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the re- and, Jesus, I have promised O guide me, call me, draw me, membrance of me.” to serve thee to the end; Uphold me to the end; O give me grace to follow, And then in heaven receive me, And after supper He took the cup of wine: and when He had given thanks, my master and my Friend. My Saviour and my friend. He gave it to them and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Bishop: The Lord be with you. Bishop: Therefore, Father, according to the command of your All: And also with you. dearly beloved Son.

Bishop: Lift up your hearts. All: We remember His death; We proclaim His All: We lift them up to the Lord. resurrection; We await His coming in glory. Bishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Bishop: And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine that they may be- come the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer. As Bishop: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every- we partake of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy where to give you thanks, Father almighty, everlasting God; through Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ our Lord. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have re- all your sons and daughters who share in your eternal inheritance; Through ceived us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your king- Jesus Christ our Lord. With Him and in Him and through Him, by the pow- dom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. Therefore er of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with before you in earth and heaven, in songs of everlasting praise: all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: All: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen. The Sanctus THE LORD’S PRAYER {Sung}

All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; Bishop: As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray: heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our Hosanna in the highest. daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who tres- pass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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