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Shkolnik, Dmitry, 1960-. Icon of Abraham, Sarah, and Moses
Welcome to the Anglican Parish of St Andrew and St Mark
MISSION STATEMENT
The Anglican parish of St Andrew and St Mark, Dorval is a welcoming
and inclusive community centred in Christ. We aim to be thoughtful
stewards of God’s creation through beautiful worship and the
sharing of God’s love and compassion in our neighbourhood and
beyond.
March 1, 2015
The Second Sunday in Lent
Please enjoy silence prior to our service. “In the peacefulness of
silence may we hear your still, small, voice calling to us, O God,
reminding us that your mercy is everlasting, your forgiveness is
unending and your love is ever before us.”
March 1, 2015
The Second Sunday in Lent
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude
Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
Dietrich Buxtehude
I shall not abandon God.
For he does not abandon me,
he leads me on the right way,
where I would otherwise go far astray,
he reaches out his hand to me.
Morning and evening
he takes good care of me
wherever I may be.
(Text 1563 from German)
Introit for the Second Sunday in Lent
My heart hath talked of thee, seek ye my face;
thy face, Lord, will I seek: O hide not thy face from me.
The Lord is my light and salvation:
whom then shall I fear?
Processional Hymn 350 Stand up and bless the Lord
Announcements
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And also with you.
Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden.
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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St. Thomas
Kyrie Eleison
Frank Nakashima
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God,
whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross,
give us faith to perceive his glory,
that being strengthened by his grace
we may be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
The First Reading
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram,
and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be
blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will
make you exceedingly numerous.’ Then Abram fell on his face; and
God said to him, ‘As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be
the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be
Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the
ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful;
and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will
establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after
you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be
God to you and to your offspring after you. God said to Abraham, ‘As
for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her
name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will
bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall
come from her.’
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church
Thanks be to God
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Psalm 22:22-30
Plainsong Tone V.1
The Second Reading
Romans 4:13-25
For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to
Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the
righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be
the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings
wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.
For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest
on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the
adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham
(for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, ‘I have made you the
father of many nations’)—in the presence of the God in whom he
believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things
that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would
become ‘the father of many nations’, according to what was said, ‘So
numerous shall your descendants be.’ He did not weaken in faith
when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead
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(for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the
barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning
the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to
God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had
promised. Therefore his faith ‘was reckoned to him as
righteousness.’ Now the words, ‘it was reckoned to him’, were written
not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who
believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was
handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our
justification.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.
Thanks be to God
Gradual Anthem
Eternal Lord of Love
see Common Praise # 174 for text
The Gospel
Michael Jonas
Mark 8:31-38
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Then Jesus began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo
great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and
the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all
this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke
him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and
said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on
divine things but on human things.’ He called the crowd with his
disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let
them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For
those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their
life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what
will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their
life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are
ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful
generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he
comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.’
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The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
Revd Elizabeth Welch
The Nicene Creed
Let us confess our faith, as we say,
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father.
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With the Father and the Son
he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic
and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism
for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit,
returned from the Jordan and was led
by the Spirit into the wilderness,
where for forty days he was tempted
by the devil.
Let us confess our sins remembering before God the
times when we have fallen from temptation into sin.
Father eternal, giver of light and grace,
we have sinned against you and against our neighbour,
in what we have thought,
in what we have said and done,
through ignorance, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault.
We have wounded your love
and marred your image in us.
We are sorry and ashamed
and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
who died for us,
forgive us all that is past
and lead us out from darkness
to walk as children of light.
Amen.
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
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have mercy upon you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in life eternal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Eucharist
Offertory Hymn 468
To Abraham and Sarah
Thornbury
The Prayer over the Gifts
God of wisdom,
may the light of the eternal Word,
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
guide us to your glory.
We ask this in his name. Amen.
Mass Setting
St. Lawrence Mass
Eucharistic Prayer 1
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right that we should praise you,
gracious God,
for you created all things.
You formed us in your own image:
male and female you created us.
When we turned away from you in sin,
you did not cease to care for us,
but opened a path of salvation for all people.
You made a covenant with Israel,
and through your servants Abraham and Sarah
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gave the promise of a blessing to all nations.
Through Moses you led your people
from bondage into freedom;
through the prophets
you renewed your promise of salvation.
Therefore, with them, and with all your saints
who have served you in every age,
we give thanks and raise our voices
to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy God, source of life and goodness,
all creation rightly gives you praise.
In the fullness of time,
you sent your Son Jesus Christ,
to share our human nature,
to live and die as one of us,
to reconcile us to you,
the God and Father of all.
He healed the sick
and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners;
he opened the eyes of the blind
and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom
to the poor and to those in need.
In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death,
our Lord Jesus Christ took bread,
and when he had given thanks to you,
he broke it, and gave it to his disciples,
and said, “ Take, eat:
this is my body which is given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.”
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After supper he took the cup of wine;
and when he had given thanks,
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 of sins.
Whenever you drink it,
do this for the remembrance of me.”
Gracious God,
his perfect sacrifice
destroys the power of sin and death;
by raising him to life
you give us life for evermore.
Therefore we proclaim our hope.
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Recalling his death,
proclaiming his resurrection,
and looking for his coming again in glory,
we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup.
Send your Holy Spirit upon us
and upon these gifts,
that all who eat and drink at this table
may be one body and one holy people,
a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory is yours, almighty Father,
now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
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thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass 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.
Breaking of the Bread
We break this bread,
Communion in Christ’s body once broken.
Let your Church be the wheat
which bears its fruit in dying.
If we have died with him, we shall live with him;
if we hold firm, we shall reign with him.
The Communion
Agnus Dei
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.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world
Grant us peace.
Holy things for Holy People
Thanks be to God.
All people seeking God are welcome to come forward to receive
communion. If you do not wish to receive communion, please come
forward to receive a blessing, indicating this by holding your hands
together in prayer, and bowing your head.
Prayer after Communion
Creator of heaven and earth,
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we thank you for these holy mysteries,
which bring us now a share in the life to come,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Glory to God,
whose power, working in us,
can do infinitely more
than we can ask or imagine.
Glory to God from generation to generation,
in the Church and in Christ Jesus,
for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing
God the giver of life give you hope. Christ the Redeemer, give you
peace. The Holy Spirit who inspires all, give you joy. And now the
blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be
among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Recessional Hymn 537 In the cross of Christ I glory
Cross of Jesus
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
There is no postlude during Lent. In some communities musical
instruments, including the organ, are not played at all during Lent in
order to preserve the penitential nature of the season, and so that
the joy of the Easter Season can shine forth more gloriously. Though
during Lent we begin and end our services in silence, please join us
for coffee and conversation following the service, for in all times and
in all places we are asked to joyfully give thanks unto God for our
many blessings.
This week we are praying for:
The World Wide Anglican Communion Mbale, Uganda The Rt Revd
Patrick Gidudu Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Ecclesiastical
Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Archbishop John Privett
and the Provincial Council The Council of the North Anglican Parishes
of the Central Interior - Bishop Barbara Andrews and the clergy and
people of the Central Interior of BC, as they work together at the
process of exploring a different way to be church within the Anglican
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Church of Canada. The Diocese of Montreal Ste‐Agathe Holy Trinity,
Ste‐Agathe The Venerable Ralph Leavitt Prayer Partners St Michaels’
Mission Parish of St Andrew & St Mark In thanksgiving for the work of
the members of the Coffee Team, coordinator Carol Smith. We pray
for God’s grace and mercy for immediate health and personal needs
for Cheryl Williamson, Connie Vipond, Iris Huey, John Cromwell, Faith
Vincent, Audrey Morell, Leslie Hughes, Sarah, Lillian Joyce, Stella
Kuziemko, Patricia Tremblay, Ryder, Sheila Reynard, Leonard
McArthur, Gordona Phillips, Aloise Sohn, Michael Bastien, Frank
Knight, Shirley Yeomans, Graham Walker, Jean Dandurand, Isabelle
Rose Ruttley, Irene Bobbitt, Monica Bulford, Mary Spingle and Sherry.
We prayer for God’s grace and mercy for ongoing care and support for
June Ayre, Charlotte Best, Muriel Best.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to all. We're glad you came to join with us in our worship
time today. We hope that you have felt God's love in a new, refreshing
way. Please join us for coffee and conversation after the 10 am
service.
PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING TO THE PARISH OF ST ANDREW & ST MARK
As discussed at the annual Vestry Meeting, parishioners now have the
option of making monthly offering by pre-authorized remittance
through their bank accounts. Information hand-outs and PAR
authorization forms are available. If you have questions, please speak
with Stacey Neale or Trevor Smith. For those wishing to begin the
prpgram in March, the completed authorization form and VOID
cheque must be submitted by Sunday, March 8th.
Friday March 6, 11am World Day of Prayer Service here at St Mark’s.
A light lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend.
Freewill offering. We are looking for some volunteers who can bring
soup or cookies or squares for the lunch. There is a sign up sheet on
the front door. Thank you for volunteering!
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Book, Bake & Craft Sale Saturday, March 7th, 2015, 9:00 to 12:00
Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Clair Avenue
Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Come browse our used Books, C.D.’s. Take
home some fabulous home baking and various craft items.
Take a coffee/tea break and enjoy a home baked treat!
Sun March 8 Remember to turn your clocks ahead!
Anglican Journal and Montreal Anglican newspapers: please let
Jennifer in the office know and she will add your name to the
subscription list.
The next Book Club meeting will take place on Weds March 11th at
7:30pm. We will discuss the novel The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth
Bowen. If you are interested in joining us for a pleasant evening of
discussion and fellowship please contact Jennifer at 514-631-3601.
Corporation meets on Friday March 13th at 2pm.
Parish Council meets on Weds March 18th at 7:30pm. All welcome.
Christ Church, Beaurepaire will be hosting Lenten Lunches every
Wednesday until March 25. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a hearty homemade soup, along with
bread, cheese, squares and tea/coffee. All for just $7.00 per person!
These meals will take place in the parish hall of Christ Church,
Beaurepaire 455 Church Street, Beaconsfield QC H9W 3S6. For more
information please call 514-697-2204. Everyone welcome!
Friday March 27th, 9:30am We will be making palm crosses in the
church hall. All are welcome to help, no experience necessary. Please
bring your own scissors.
During Lent we will be collecting kit bags for the women of Auberge
Madeleine. Be inspired and fill a bag with toiletries, slippers, candies,
personal hygiene products, new underwear, stockings or whatever
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you think a woman in distress would need. You may bring in your kit
bags anytime before Easter. Thank you for your support. More
information about the shelter may be found at:
http://www.aubergemadeleine.org/
And Jesus said, “Follow Me”: Living Our Faith in Daily Life
A Lenten Program at the Parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark
Tuesday evenings 7:30pm-8:45pm, 24 February – 24 March
Wanting to deepen your faith? Let’s
take some time to enjoy one another’s
company and consider together ways
in which we can live our faith in our
daily lives. Each evening will be
focused on a passage of Scripture and
will include a short video presentation,
followed by reflection and discussion
facilitated by Rev. Elizabeth. All are
welcome. Questions?
[email protected] 514-631-3601
Tuesday, March 3rd
My Grace is Sufficient For Thee
Video Presentation: Brené Brown “The Power of Vulnerability”
Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 12:7a, 8-10
Tuesday, March 10th
In all Things Give Thanks
Video Presentation: Br. David Steindl-Rast, “Want to be Happy, Be
Grateful?”
Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 136
Tuesday, March 17th
Do not Fear, Only Believe: Healing as Wholeness
Video Presentation: (1) Kitra Cahana: “My Father, Locked in his Body
but Soaring Free.” (2) Rachel Remen: “Becoming a Blessing to Others”
Scripture Focus: Luke 8:49-55
Tuesday, March 24th
Transforming Lives with Radical Caring
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Video: Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani “Who Will Take Care of
My People?”
Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
The West Island Women’s Retreat will take place on the weekend of
April 24 – 26th at the Ermitage Ste-Croix, a convent located at 21269
boul. Gouin in Pierrefonds, not far from the Cap St-Jacques Nature
Park. Information and registration forms available on the notice
board.
Thank you to all those who helped make today’s service possible:
8am service: Sidesperson: Steve Thomas, Assisting: Michael Westwood
10am service: Greeters: Joanne Norris, Melba O’Brien, Sidespersons:
Carol and Trevor Smith, Crucifer: Penny Noël, Assisting: Mary
McLoughlin, Raymond Noël, Readers: Anne Johnson, Mary McLoughlin
Intercessions: Robert Japp, Coffee Hour: Alex Jenkins, Lorann
Patterson, Altar Guild: Alex Jenkins, Linda Smith, Counters: Trevor
Smith, Bob Waterston
Parish of St Andrew and St Mark
865 Lakeshore Drive Dorval QC H9S 2C7 T 514-631-3601
[email protected] www.andrewmark.org
Services
Sundays:
8am Holy Eucharist - in the language of the Book of Common Prayer 1962
10am Book of Alternative Services with Choral Eucharist
Tuesdays: 7pm Meditatio in the chapel,
led by Stacey Neale, 514-631-9796
Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30am
Incumbent: The Reverend Elizabeth Welch
C: 438-862-7744, E: [email protected]
Honorary Assistants: The Reverend Jennifer Bourque
The Reverend Canon Dr Donald Meloche
Lay Readers: Dr Geert-Jan Boudewijnse
Miss Yvonne Wakeland
Organist & Director of Music: William C. Hutton 613-347-1602
Parish Administrator: Jennifer Gibb 514-631-3601
E: [email protected]
Office hours: Tues, Thurs & Fridays 1-4pm,
Wednesdays 9:30am – 3:30pm
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