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October 2, 2016 The Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi

The Gathering of the Community

Prelude The Swan Carnival of the Animals Camille Saint-Saëns

* Please rise when the bell is rung following the prelude

Opening Acclamation

Opening Hymn O God, Your Creatures Fill the Earth Ellacombe

1. O God, your creatures fill the earth with wonder and delight, And every living thing has worth and beauty in your sight. So playful dolphins dance and swim; Your sheep bow down and graze. Your songbirds share a morning hymn To offer you their praise.

2. You made the pets we welcome in— They’re wondrous blessings, too. With paws and whiskers, wings and fins, They offer praise to you. O Lord, you call us to embrace These creatures in our care. May we show kindness, love and grace To all pets everywhere.

3. You made the creatures on each farm; You know the things they need. May they grow healthy, safe from harm, And safe from human greed. Just as a shepherd loves the sheep, You know their joy, their pain. Lord, bless the animals we keep; May all farms be humane.

4. Your creatures live in every land; They fill the sky and sea. O Lord, you give us your command To love them tenderly. We’re called to have dominion here--To care for them always.

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By loving creatures you hold dear, We offer you our praise.

Text: Copyright © 2011 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Used by permission of the author for use in the Parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark.Email: bcgillette@comcast.net Web site: www.carolynshymns.com Please see the Music Note about this hymn.

Announcements

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.

Glory to God Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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The Collect of the Day Grant us, Almighty God, after the example of your holy servant Francis, to do what you would have us do, and always to desire what is pleasing in your sight, that cleansed by your love, enlightened by your truth, and kindled with the fire of your Holy Spirit, we may follow in the footsteps of your beloved Son and make our way to you, O God most High; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 1:20-31 And God said, ‘Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.’ So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.’ And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.’ And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth,* and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’ So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.’ God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.’ And it was so. God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

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Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church Thanks be to God Psalm 148 Metrical version The Song of Caedmon Donald Swann Please remain seated as you join in singing

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The Second Reading Galatians 6:14-18 May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

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

Gradual Hymn Prayer of St. Francis Sebastian Temple Please stand as you join in singing

Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred let me bring your love. Where there is injury, your healing power, And where there’s doubt, true faith in you. Make me a channel of your peace. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness only light, and where there’s sadness ever joy. Oh, Spirit grant that I may never seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love with all my soul. Make me a channel of your peace. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, in giving to all that we receive, and in dying that we’re born to eternal life.

The Gospel Matthew 11:25-30 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.

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At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’

The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Sermon The Reverend 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;

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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 Prayers of the People Confession and Absolution Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness. 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.

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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 of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Offertory Hymn 403 Let all things now living The Ash Grove

The Holy Eucharist

The Prayer over the Gifts Loving God, join our offering to the sacrifice of your only Son, that our service may be stamped with his humility and bear the image of his obedience; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mass Setting St. Lawrence Mass Bruce Wheatcroft

Eucharistic Prayer 4 BAS p. 201

You are invited to say the Lord’s Prayer in the language of your choice. 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, 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,

Vous êtes invités à dire la prière du Seigneur dans la langue de votre choix. Prière du Seigneur Et maintenant, comme nous l’avons appris du Sauveur, nous osons dire,

Notre Père qui es aux cieux, que ton nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne, que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel. Donne-nous aujourd’hui notre pain de ce jour. Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés. Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal. Car c’est à toi qu’appartiennent le règne, la

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The Communion Fraction Anthem – 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 crossing your arms over your chest, and bowing your head. Prayer after Communion God of all goodness, who gave to your servant Francis a will to be the servant of all, grant us in our service of your gospel to hold back nothing of ourselves for ourselves, that Christ may receive the whole of our lives into the habitations of light and glory; through the same 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 Recessional 355 All creatures of our God and King Laast uns Erfreuren

sing verses 1,2,4,7 Dismissal

the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

puissance et la gloire, pour les siècles des siècles. Amen.

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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Thanks be to God. Postlude Finale from Carnival of the Animals C. Saint-Saëns This week we are praying for: The World Wide Anglican Communion The Church of the Province of West Africa The Most Revd Dr Daniel Sarfo Primate & Metropolitan, CPWA, Archbishop of the Internal province of Ghana and Bishop of Kumasi Province of Canada Ecclesiastical Province of Canada Archbishop Percy Coffin and the Provincial Council The Diocese of Montreal St Simon and St Bartholomew, Laval Prayer Partners St Michael’s Mission Parish of St Andrew & St Mark We pray for God’s grace and mercy for immediate health and personal needs for John Cromwell, Audrey Morell, Sheila Reynard, Michael Bastien, Frank Knight, Graham Walker, Isabelle Rose Ruttley, Clara Bland, Muriel and Robert Owens, Thomas Shirlaw, David Stanway, Antoune and Nadia, Paige, Leonard McArthur, Gordona Phillips, Philip Reusing, Peter Chirke, Josée, Tina and Dwayne Vincent, Robin. We pray for God’s grace and mercy for ongoing care and improvement for June Ayre, Charlotte Best and Muriel Best. Thank you to all those who helped make today’s service possible: 8am service: Sidesperson: Steve Thomas, Assistant: Kathleen Dandurand, 10am service: Greeters: Joanne Norris, Sidespersons: Carol and Trevor Smith, Crucifer: Gordon Hunter, Assistants: Anne Johnson, Marsha Hunter, Readers: Catherine Hughes, Anne Johnson Intercessions: Stacey Neale, Coffee Hour: Bob and Denise Japp, Altar Guild: Suzanne Taylor, Marsha Hunter, Counters: Bob Waterston, Trevor Smith

Announcements

Welcome to the parish of St. Andrew and St. Mark. Everyone is invited to stay for coffee and conversation after the 10am service. Hymn Note for “O God, Your Creatures Fill the Earth” There are many wonderful references to animals, and to the care of animals,

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throughout the Bible. Psalm 104 is a prayer that recognizes many creatures that are part of God’s good creation. Psalm 148 calls on God’s creatures (“sea monsters… wild animals… all cattle… creeping things and flying birds…”) to praise the Lord. Luke 15 reminds us that God is like a good shepherd who cares for every single sheep and goes after the one that is lost. Luke 12:6 tells us that God knows and cares when even a sparrow falls to the ground. Hymn Writer Carolyn Winfrey Gillette is the author of Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor (Upper Room Books, 2009) and Gifts of Love: New Hymns for Today's Worship (Geneva Press, 2000). A complete list of Carolyn's 200+ hymns can be found at www.carolynshymns.com Carolyn and her husband Bruce serve as the co-pastors of Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware where they have had annual Blessing of the Animals services for several years that have included their dog, Molly. Our thanks are extended to Mr. and Ms. John Duc who own the Boathouse, which is a store that specializes in nautical supplies, located on the Dorval Circle. They kindly completed a braiding job on the rope used to ring the bell in the Chapel. This service was provided free of charge. Today at noon: Pet Blessing in the Parish with Rev’d Elizabeth An invitation to pets and their owners at 12noon on the church lawn (under the tent if raining) Bring your dog, cat, goldfish, pig, bunny, hamster, etc. And if you can't bring your pet, bring a picture, or even a stuffed animal! A treat and a certificate of blessing will be provided for each pet. Let us give thanks for all the creatures that give us joy! Delicious homemade fruitcakes will be on sale once again. Please make your order on the signup sheet on the front door. Traditional British and Traditional Caribbean fruitcakes will be available. The cost is $25 per fruitcake. For more information please speak to Marsha Hunter. Decorating for Thanksgiving The Altar Guild will be decorating the church for Thanksgiving on Saturday October 8th at 9:30 a.m. Produce can be brought to the church either by Friday afternoon, Oct 7th during office hours or or on Sat. morning before 9:00 a.m. The vegetables and fruit will be delivered to Omega Community Resources on Tuesday the 11th. Thank you for your donations!!

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Sewage Pipe Replacement Project: To date thanks to your generosity we have raised $14,747.Thank you very much to all who have generously donated to help make up the difference. If you have not done so and would like to make a donation, please write "building fund" in the memo of your cheque.

Weds Oct 5 10:30am Bible study. All are welcome!

Weds Oct 12 The Golf Day for the Rector's Cup on September 8th was cancelled because of rain. We have rescheduled it for Wednesday October 12th af Golf Dorval, 2000 Reverchon Ave for all those interested in participating in this fun event. We will tee off starting at 1:36 p.m. Supper will be served at the club at approximately 6:30 p.m. Should you wish to just have supper with the group, we would love to have you. Please sign up on the sheet on the main door of the church by October 9th. Cost for Golf is $40.00 each. If you share a cart it will be an additional $17.50 each. Supper menu includes soup, a choice of fish & chips or pizza or chicken, dessert and coffee or tea. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. Yvonne Wakeland. Weds Oct 12, 7:30pm The Book Club discusses “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. Newcomers welcome! For more information please speak to Jennifer in the office. Thursday, October 13th at noon PWRDF Montreal Unit meeting at Fulford Hall Friday October 28, 7pm Presentation by The Rev Dr L. William Countryman, The Scriptures in the Church at Fulford Hall. Despite Jesus’ admonition to his disciples to love one another, the bible today often serves as a source of disunity. Bill Countryman explores historical origins of this situation and suggests a future course, grounded in tradition, that could prove less combative and more life giving. Services: Sundays 8am Holy Eucharist, BAS - in the language of the BCP 1962 10am Choral Eucharist - Book of Alternative Services Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30am Incumbent: The Reverend Elizabeth Welch C: 438-862-7744, E: ejwelch78@gmail.com Lay Reader: Miss Yvonne Wakeland Organist & Director of Music: William C. Hutton 613-347-1602