The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels The Diocese of Barbados Dean The Very Rev’d Dr. Jeffrey D. Gibson Assistant Priests The Rev’d Canon George Knight, B.Min. The Rev’d Dr. Marcus Lashley Assistant Curate The Rev’d Richard Kellman, LTh. Seminarian Mr. Rudolph Dawson Organist/Choirmaster Mr. John F. Bryan, B.Sc., BMus. Organist Mr. Eric Cobham Administrative Assistant Ms. Armel Marshall, B.Sc.,: Cert SM: Cert HRM Verger Mrs. Chloe Grant Assistant Verger Ms. Harriet Lowe October 7th, 2018 Services: 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. From The Dean’s Pen My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! We as a parish and as a Cathedral Church have just concluded another Patronal Festival. It was a good time to celebrate the achievements of the past year, and all of the ministries and organisations had opportunities to host other groups from across the diocese. The Festival Concert and the Meet-and-Greet sessions added new dimensions to the proceedings, and the Festival Forum in its second edition came off as planned and all services and events were successful. However, in order to fully give ownership to the festival theme, "A Cathedral Renaissance: New Life, New Power, New Thought", everyone must get on board and play the role which by virtue of their baptism, they have been empowered to do. In the opinion of many, the Anglican Church in Barbados is at crisis point; the failure to elect a bishop for the Diocese is an indication of that crisis and it points to serious short-comings in the governance of the diocese. The Cathedral, given its pivotal role in the Diocese, cannot ignore what has happened; consequently, it ought also to use the time of crisis to examine opportunities to reclaim its leadership role in the Diocese, The City and Nation. Towards that end, I invite every member to take time out to complete the survey which has been distributed. An analysis of your responses would enable the leadership of the Cathedral to identify some major challenges and to set some immediate, interim and long-term goals. In essence, we should, after the data has been collated and distilled, be able to recognize strengths to build on; areas in our mutual life together that concern us; mission to our communities; and aspirations for the future. I, therefore, commend this initiative to your careful thought, decisive action, and prayerful consideration. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,... They are new every morning;" (Lamentations 3:22a and 23a). Yours sincerely, Dean Jeffrey 2 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST YEAR B 7:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST President: The Rev’d Richard Kellman 9:00 A.M. SUNG EUCHARIST President: The Rev’d Canon George Knight ORDER OF WORSHIP THE PREPARATION Organ Prelude: Introit Hymn 369 ~ “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,” Opening Sentence “Pentecost” Page 99 The Invocation Page 101 The Collect for Purity Page 101 The Kyrie Page 102 The Gloria in Excelsis Page 102 The Collect of the Day Page 179 “Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 22” THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD First Lesson: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Lectors: 7:00 A.M. Mrs. Jeanette Rollock 9:00 A.M. Dr. Sherlock Bradshaw Psalm 26 Page 498 “Give judgement for me, O Lord, for I have lived with integrity;” Second Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Lectors: 7:00 A.M Ms. Renee Thomas 9:00 A.M. Ms. Esme Knights Gradual Hymn 451~ “Love divine, all loves excelling,” The Holy Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 Gospeller: The Rev’d Richard Kellman 3 The Sermon: 7:00 A.M. Seminarian Mr. Rudolph Dawson 9:00 A.M. Seminarian Mr. Rudolph Dawson The Nicene Creed Page 104 Hymn 399 “Renew thy church, her ministries restore:” (During the singing of this hymn a collection for the St. Michael’s Cathedral Restoration Fund is taken) Intercession Form “C” Page 108 Intercessor: 7:00 A.M. Prof. Anne St. John, GCM 9:00 A.M. Representative of the Men’s Fellowship The Act of Penitence “A” Page 123 The Greeting of Peace “A” Page 124 Hymn of Fellowship: “There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,” (See page 6 ) ~~Welcome, Greetings & Announcements~~ THE EUCHARIST The Offertory Hymn 711 ~ “For the beauty of the earth,” The Presentation of Offerings “B” Page 126 The Eucharistic Prayer Page 126 The Proper Preface “The Lord’s Day” Page 130 The Great Thanksgiving 7:00 A.M. “A” Page 131 9:00 A.M. “B” Page 135 The Lord’s Prayer Page 144 The Breaking of The Bread “A” Page 145 The Invitation to Communion “A” Page 145 The Agnus Dei Page 147 4 The Administration of Communion Hymns: 424 ~ “Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us” 457 ~ “O love, how deep! How broad! How high! The Anthem: “For the beauty of the earth” (Rutter) Hymn for the Blessing of the Children ~ 649 “I sing the almighty power of God,” The Post Communion Prayer “A” Page 147 The Blessing “Pentecost” Page 151 The Recessional Hymn ~ 196 “The head that once was crowned with thorns” The Dismissal Organ Postlude: (Worshippers are invited to sit silently and listen to the voluntary, but those who wish to leave at this point may do so quietly.) WELCOME AND MAY THE LORD BLESS US ALL Please use “Sermon Notes” to record your thoughts and questions. HYMN OF FELLOWSHIP (Worshippers join hands for the singing of the final Refrain) There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord. There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Refrain: 5 Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love. And for these blessings, we lift our hearts in praise, without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place. There are blessings you cannot receive till you know him in his fullness, and believe. You’re the one to profit when you say, ‘I am going to walk with Jesus all the way.’ THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Y E AR B First Lesson: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Comments: “Job’s integrity in suffering” In our first lesson we hear the beginning of the story of Job: the plight of a righteous man. Satan appears in God’s heavenly court and charges that Job is upright only because of the many blessings that are his. God permits Satan to test Job greatly through terrible and tragic trials. Then, through dialogue and poetry, the Book of Job explores the problem of human suffering and faith in God’s ways with unflinching honesty and feeling. Psalm 26 “A plea for justice by one who serves the Lord well.” Second Lesson: (The Epistle) Hebrew 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Comments: “God has spoken by through a Son” The author of the Letter to the Hebrews teaches that Jesus, the exact imprint of God’s being and the pioneer of our salvation 6 made perfect through suffering, is superior to all the angelic order. God inspired the prophets but has now spoken through a Son, the heir of all things, and through whom the worlds were created. For a while made lower than the angels, he now through his death sanctifies all whom he calls brothers and sisters. The Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 Comments: “Teaching of marriage” In the gospel Jesus, asked about divorce, reaches back to the creation story to set before his hearers the ideal of the marriage relationship, and then blesses children. In Jesus’ lifetime there were many views on divorce, some strict and some more lenient. In one sense, Jesus is the strictest of all: what through natural union God has made one cannot be separated by human action. Yet, in another sense, Jesus’ answer refused to deal with the question in the way it is asked. Instead, he honours the solemnity and purpose of marriage. Anything less in sin, which cannot be dismissed by human regulations. His disciples seem surprised by this teaching and also by his embracing of children. CATHEDRAL NEWS 1. Gifts, Memorials and Thanksgiving: You are invited to donate items for use in worship in memory of loved ones who have passed, and to celebrate birthdays, wedding and confirmation anniversaries and other achievements. Donation options are listed below and may also include flowers to decorate the church on First Sundays or during our Patronal Festival. Flowers $150.00 - $200 per week Wafers $ 55.00 per box Wine (case) $105.00 per case Votive candles $ 15.00 per set of ten (10) Votive candle holders $ 82.50 per case To offer your donation, you may contact the Administrative Assistant. 2. Restoration Appeal: Members are reminded that today a collection will be taken towards the Cathedral Restoration 7 Fund. Envelopes are available for persons to use at their convenience. Thanks for your generous contribution and ongoing prayers for the restoration. 3. Flowers: Thanks go out to Ms. Helen M. Lyte for donating flowers on the occasion of her birthday. 4. Vacation: Mrs. Chloe Grant, the Verger is currently on holiday; Ms. Harriet Lowe will perform the duties of Verger and Ms. Cynthia McCaskie will be assisting with housekeeping matters in the interim. 5. Flea Markets: The Outreach Committee will be holding Flea Markets on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and November 3, 2018 beginning at 6:30 A.M. Only quality used items will be accepted.