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.”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 the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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 forever. Amen.
Our Father…
We break this bread,… to share in the body of Christ.
We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
O Lamb of God, who takest away the sin of the world: Have mercy upon us (repeat).
O Lamb of God, who takest away the sin of the world: Grant us thy peace.
Holy Communion
All people are most welcome to come forward to receive God’s Blessing. Those baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are invited to receive His gift to His people: Holy Communion. Those who are not baptized are invited to cross their arms over their chests and be reminded of our Lord’s unaccountable love for all people, regardless of their situation. Do know how welcome you are to join us.
Music during Holy Communion:
# 78 Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness # 80 We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus
A Prayer of thanksgiving
Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Final Blessing
May our Father, who has through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ given us the victory,give you joy and peace in your faith, and the courage and desire to share that joy with others.And may the peace of God, which passes all understanding, be upon you, and the blessing of God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost be upon you and all those for whom you have prayed, both this day and always. Amen.
The Recessional Hymn: #378Crown Him with Many Crowns
The Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God!
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Thank you to Sharon and John Beveridge for the refreshments today!
You are very welcome here! We would love you to grow with us as we explore what it means to become followers of Jesus Christ –and as we learn to really live in this world!
Our lovely Sunday school pupils are putting together a photo wall of our special community here at St Marks. If you have a photo- we would love to receive them. As a tiny baby or as a toddler in your Sunday best;out biking for the first time or with an upturned bowl of spaghetti on your head; we really don't mind! All we ask is that they're named on the back, and that you'll take part in our 'guess the baby' contest in a few weeks time.
A big thank you in advance from all at Sunday school; we're excited to discover who each of us are!
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St. Mark’s Coffee House
THISSaturday, May 13th, 2017
7:00 to 9:00 PM- Light refreshments.
A variety of live music by local performers.
Admission: Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted to support St. Mark’s Church maintenance fund.
The editors of THE MARK newsletter are preparing the Spring edition and would love to receive your submissions.
Please email Gord Sly()OR Ann and Paul Yaxley (; ) with your: poems or short stories on Spring; recipes, book reviews, photos of events at St. Mark's, exciting news, etc.).
Thank you for contributing to YOUR newsletter!!!
Frontenac Deanery Council Gathering7 pm – Wednesday,10 May 2017
St. James, Kingston (10 Union St. W. Kingston)
You and your Parish family are invited!Wine and Cheese and nibbles.A gathering for all members of the Frontenac Deanery parishes.A chance to meet with one another, share stories of your parish’s life and witness and to hear of the work of our Synod Staff.
Opportunities to volunteer! What would you like to do?
Chalice Bearers
Readers
Intercessors
Altar Guild
Choir
Coffee Hosts
Greeters
Contact Ellie in the church office for more information or to sign up now!
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Since St. Mark's garage sale will not be happening this year, please consider donating still-useful items like small furniture, small appliances, carpets, kitchen utensils, window coverings, blankets and quilts, children's toys and bikes, as well as nearly-new clothing for our new Syrian refugee family. For more information, please speak with Rosemary Webster or Paul and Ann Yaxley.
Thank you from St. Mark's Syrian Refugee Support Team.
"Please get out your piggy banks or clean out your pockets and the crevices in the couch! It's time to support KPPC's Baby Bottle campaign!! It starts on Mother's Day and goes to Father's Day!!
Thanks from your Missions and Outreach Team"
Please take your pew sheet home with you – for prayers, reminders... to share with others.
/ May 7, 2017The ThirdSunday
After Easter
Welcome to St. Mark’s Anglican Church!
268 Main Street, Kingston, Ontario K7K 6W4 Church Office and Hall: 613-546-3386
Fr. Haynes Q. Hubbard SSC, Rector email:
phone: 613-328-6806 (mobile), 613-531-8154 (home)
Rector’s Warden: Alison Lines (613) 384-8755
People’s Warden: Anne Patterson (613) 546-4421
Parish Web Site:
Church Office:
Youth Ministry:
8:30 am - Holy Communion 10 am – Choral Eucharist
Readers:Jeannette Calmettes, Evelyn Bowering
Prayers of the People:Irene Pascoe
Chalice Bearers:Anne Peake, Jeannette Calmettes
Greeters:Anne Peake, Alison Lines
(All parents of young children: please take note of the room at the back of the church on the left hand side [as you leave]. It is equipped with a change table and chair, where you are welcome to go if your child needs attention or caring for. If there is anything else you might need, do let us know!)
Processional – #216Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem
Welcome, and we give thanks for all we are, in Jesus Christ!
We are deeply pleased to have you worship with us this morning!
A moment with the Children
We pause, in silence, and then begin in prayer, standing:
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.
Gloria in Excelsis
GLORY be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.
For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect for the ThirdSunday After Easter
ALMIGHTY God, who showest to them that be in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness: Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may forsake those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The First Reading: Acts 2:42-47(p.1063 in pew Bible)
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters.
He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil;
* for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me;
* you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
* and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The Second ReadingI Peter 2:19-25(p.1187in pew Bible)
For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
The Gradual Hymn #514Jesus, Joy of Our Desiring
The Holy Gospel: John 10:1-10(p.1045in pew Bible) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers." Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
The Gospel of Christ. PeoplePraise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The Sermon – The Rector
The Nicene Creed
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. 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 Intercessions: The Prayers of the People (we kneel or sit)
In your prayers please remember:Mary and Larry, Mary and Lloyd, Neville, Ellie, Doreen, Charlie, Jim and Margaret, Linda, Dorothy, Lou, June and all those who are known to us alone.
(names are taken off this list at the beginning of each month, unless asked to remain)
We pray for Pastor Silverio and Jacqueline, for Bishop Abelino and the Church in Chol Chol in Chile.
We pray for an end to the violence in Syria, Iraq and too many other countries, and for an end to the persecution of those who follow Jesus Christ. We pray for Kate and Gerry McCann and all parents of abducted children, Madeleine and all children taken: that they might come home.
We pray for the ministries of Bev and Chris Rupke in Cairo, Egypt, for the work of CanAssist in East Africa, for the ministries of Bp. Mwita and the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania, Jonathon and Janice Mills in Rwanda;Tanya Knox and the ministry of Kingston Pregnancy Care Centre; Lisa Walker and her ministry with teen-moms here in Kingston. We pray for our own ministries to children and their families. We pray for the people of the Diocese of the Arctic, and for the ministries of the Arthur Turner Training School.
We pray for our ministry with children, for Rachel and Kat, and for Lighthouse Ministries here at St. Mark’s and for Bethany, Sarah and Cassidy as they continue their activities through the summer.
We pray for our Diocesan Bishop Michael, and his wife Jeanie.
We pray for Seconde Nyanzobe, of Burundi, we pray for her family and community at home, and for their safety. We continue to pray for Asia Bibi, and all those living in fear because of their devotion to Jesus Christ.
We pray for those in need of pastoral care and love. Those living in the boundaries of this parish, who do not yet know of our ministries. Those in need of our prayers, known to us, and those known only to God.
In our Parish Cycle of Prayerwe pray this week for Grace Wilson, Lloyd and Mary Wilson, Betty Woods, David Wu,the community of Barriefield and East Kingston, and all who have come to call this church their spiritual home.
We pray for all those serving in the Canadian Forces at home and overseas, and their families, and all those suffering from any consequence of experiences in a war zone or trauma, remembering as well our first responders and the trauma they witness.