February 23, 2020

Transfiguration Sunday

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.

Matthew 17:5

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Welcome to St Matthew’s!

St. Matthew’s is a vibrant Christian community that welcomes everyone, embraces inspiring worship and learning, and is committed to hospitality and loving service.

Join us on a journey as we SEEK and together DISCOVER a way to LIVE.

We gather on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation

Newcomers and Visitors

All baptized Christians are heartily welcome to receive Communion, the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. If you do not wish to receive the wine, know that receiving the bread

alone is a full reception of communion. Please refrain from dipping the bread into the wine.

Please visit our Welcome Table during coffee hour. We'd love to meet you!

Scripture Reading for Next Week

Genesis 2: 15-17, 3: 1-7 Psalm 32

Romans 5: 12-19 Matthew 4: 1-11

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Holy Eucharist 8 a.m.

The order for this celebration is found in the Book of Alternative Services, beginning on p. 230.

Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

Celebrant: The Reverend Canon Allen Box

Preacher: The Reverend Canon Jim Beall

Mass Setting: The Addington Service Shephard

Prelude: Milonga del ángel Astor Piazzolla

THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY

Processional Hymn: 167 ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here Carlisle

Welcome: A�̈�cha Ducharme-LeBlanc

Presentation: The Lord’s Prayer by the Church School

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Gloria

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Collect of the Day

Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spoirt, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

First Reading: Exodus 24: 12-18 Reader: Isabelle Martel

The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a great fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God.

Psalm: 33 Gelineau

Refrain: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

Second Reading: 2 Peter 1: 16-18 Reader: Rebecca Laffin

We did not follow false tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by God, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn: 458 Seek Ye First Seek Ye First

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Gospel Acclamation 708

The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 17: 1-9 Reader: Meghan Watkinson

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Address The Reverend Canon Jim Beall

The Apostles’ Creed

Let us confess the faith of our Baptism, as we say: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers of the People Leaders: Vivian Messam and Yvonne Martel

Confession and Absolution

Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; God welcomes sinners and invites them to this table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God's forgiveness.

Silence

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Installation of New Servers: Isabelle Martel and Sophie Watkinson

Fr. Jim and Cathy Simons

THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn: 309 Praise the Lord, with the Sound of Trumpet Praise the Lord

The Prayer over the Gifts

Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Eucharistic Prayer 5

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, for the gift of a world full of wonder, and for our life which comes from you. By your power you sustain the universe. People Glory to you for ever and ever. Celebrant You created us to love you with all our heart, and to love each other as ourselves, but we rebel against you by the evil that we do. In Jesus, your Son, you bring healing to our world and gather us into one great family. Therefore, with all who serve you on earth and in heaven, we praise your wonderful name, as we sing,

Sanctus, Benedictus: Shephard

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Celebrant We give you thanks and praise, loving Father, because in sending Jesus, your Son, to us you showed us how much you love us. He cares for the poor and the hungry. He suffers with the sick and the rejected. Betrayed and forsaken, he did not strike back but overcame hatred with love. On the cross he defeated the power of sin and death. By raising him from the dead you show us the power of your love to bring new life to all your people. People Glory to you for ever and ever. Celebrant On the night before he gave up his life for us, Jesus, at supper with his friends, took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which is given for you.” After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which is shed for you and for many, so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.” People Glory to you for ever and ever. Celebrant Gracious God, with this bread and wine we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, and we offer ourselves to you in him. Send your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts, that we may know the presence of Jesus in the breaking of bread, and share in the life of the family of your children. People Glory to you for ever and ever. Celebrant Father, you call us to be your servants; fill us with the courage and love of Jesus, that all the world may gather in joy

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at the table of your kingdom. We sing your praise, almighty Father, through Jesus, our Lord, in the power of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. People Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

As our saviour taught us, let us pray:

The Breaking of the Bread

We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.

God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.

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Agnus Dei: Shephard

Communion Hymn: 63 Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup Taizé

Motet: O Nata Lux Tallis

O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, with loving-kindness deign to receive suppliant praise and prayer. Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost, grant us to be members of thy blessed body.

Prayer after Communion

Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. 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

Announcements

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Blessing

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen The Dismissal Recessional Hymn: 384 (v.v. 1-3, 6) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lobe Den Herren

Postlude: Toccatina Latina Randolph Runyon

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Announcements Today Souper Sunday and Family Service Feb 25 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5:30 -7pm

Feb 26 Ash Wednesday Services at 10:00am and 7:00pm Mar 1 Annual Vestry meeting following 10am Choral Eucharist

Ash Wednesday - February 26th marks the beginning of the season of Lent. - 10:00 am The Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes - 7:00pm Penitential Service with imposition of ashes Sunday March 1 Annual Vestry Meeting - Please join us for a light lunch in the Church Hall following the 10 a.m. service. This will be followed by St. Matthew’s annual Vestry meeting. Annual reports of all St. Matthew’s volunteer groups will be adopted and minutes from the previous Vestry will be voted on. Committee chairs and other positions, including Wardens, are presented to the parish to be approved. Important motions will be discussed and voted on, including the Growing Ministry proposal. Please pick up a copy of the letter detailing this initiative at the back of the church. You may read the 2019 Annual Vestry Report online at: http://www.stmatthewsottawa.ca/images/reports-resources/St.Matthew-s_Annual_Vestry_Report_2019.pdf. A limited number of Vestry reports are available at the back of the church. We also vote to accept the budget for 2020. Please attend!

St. Matthew's Souper Sundays are back - TODAY is the perfect time to warm up with a delicious bowl of soup. Soup is served after the 10:00am service in the main hall - a great opportunity to catch up with fellow parishioners. Freewill offering. We would love to have more people join in the fun of volunteering for Souper Sundays. Do you have a favourite soup recipe you would like to share with your fellow parishioners? Do you have a bit of time to help with set up, serving or clean up? Anytime you have would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Kathy Laffin at 613-761-6281 or kathylaffin@gmail.com.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - Tuesday, February 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Please join us for pancakes, sausages and fruit! All are welcome - bring your family and friends! Freewill offering.

Study Group – Led by Rev. Kevin Flynn, the new study group will be held between Sunday morning services. It will begin, today, February 23 and will continue through Lent and possibly Eastertide. Title: "Bread in the Wilderness: Pondering the Readings of the Easter Vigil".

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Seventeen Voyces - are bringing Giacomo Carissimi’s ‘Oratorio’ Jeptha to life under the direction of Kevin Reeves on February 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. ‘Jeptha’ was one of the first oratorios of the Italian Renaissance and considered Carissimi’s finest work. Works by two of his contemporaries will complete the program — Claudio Monteverdi’s Magnificat for 6 Voices and Antonio Caldara’s Magnificat for 16 voices. Joining Seventeen Voyces to present Jeptha are two former members of Seventeen Voyces, soprano Bronwyn Thies -Thompson from Montreal and tenor Dillon Parmer from Ottawa as well as from the Ottawa Baroque Consort cellist Olivier Henchiri and harpsichordist and organist Marie Bouchard. Tickets at www.seventeenvoyces.ca Adults $30 Students $20.

Joyful Sound Ottawa - A parishioner of the Church of Ascension, Anne Longworth, is seeking to launch a new community choir - Joyful Sound Ottawa - for people with dementia, their caregivers, and students. The program is modelled off of other successful choirs. The choir will be hosted at Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Dr. and begins March 25th. For more information please contact: https://www.churchoftheascension.ca/joyfulsound/

Bishop John Chapman’s Retirement Reception and Gift - On Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4pm, a diocese-wide reception is being held at Christ Church Cathedral to honour Bishop John Chapman, who is retiring on April 30. All are welcome to the reception. Should you like to contribute to a confidential financial gift to Bishop John, please issue a cheque to “All Saints Westboro”, marked “Bishop’s Purse” on the memo line. These can be dropped off at St. Matthew’s Church office and we will arrange for them to be delivered. All Saints has suggested a contribution deadline of March 15 and advised that no tax receipts will be issued for these donations.

Christian Meditation - Encountering God in silence and simplicity. Two groups meet to explore and practice this form of prayer in the chapel: Mondays (apart from holiday Mondays) at 7:15 pm; Wednesdays at 12:15 pm. Further information is available from either Fr. Kevin or Sue Rayner.

Holy Eucharist and Community Luncheon—Please join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month for sacrament, fellowship, fun and food. 11:30 in the Church for Eucharist and hymns followed by luncheon in the main hall. Next Service & Lunch - Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

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Worship Volunteers

8:00am: Amy Heron, Wendy Pullan 10am: Servers: Patrick Martin, Isabelle Martel, Sophie Watkinson Readers: Isabelle Martel, Rebecca Laffin, Meghan Watkinson Prayers of the People: Vivian Messam, Yvonne Martel Communion Ministers: Patrick Martin, Diane McCauley, Peter Rider, Mollie Stokes, Rick Trites Prayer Support: Ed O’Meara Sidesperson: Denis Martel Greeters: Ruth Frayne, John Bernard Welcome Table: Virginia Lindsay Sunday School Teachers: Heather Sheehy, Lisa Sheehy, Meghan Watkinson, Frances Berkman, Aindrea Trudel, and Kathi Racine Altar Guild: Janice Sonnen, Dale McKenzie, Elizabeth McMillan, Ruth Frayne Souper Sunday: Kathy and Brian Laffin

Weekly Services

Sunday: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist in the chapel Sunday: 10:00 am Choral Eucharist Sunday: 4:00 pm Evensong 1st & 3rd Sunday Sept - June Wednesday: 11:30 am 2nd Wed. each month Eucharist & Lunch Thursday: 10:00 am Eucharist & Social Hour The Rev. Canon Jim Beall - 613-234-4024, canonjimbeall@gmail.com, 613-447-7834 After hours pastoral emergency: 613-447-7834 Honorary Assistants: The Rev. Professor Kevin Flynn, The Rev. Canon Allen Box, The Most Rev. Barry Curtis Director of Music and Organist: Kirkland Adsett (613 234-5482) kirkland.adsett@yahoo.com Children/ Youth Program Director: Aïcha Ducharme-Leblanc Wardens: Peggy Nankivell 613 230-8669, John McBride 613 371-4997, Rick Trites 819-665-8910, Julia Lipinska 613-565-6017

217 First Avenue, Ottawa. 613 234-4024, stmatthewanglicanchurch@bellnet.ca