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Church of St Bartholomew

125 MacKay Street,

Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4

Parish Office: 613-745-7834

email: stbarts@bellnet.ca

website: www.stbartsottawa.ca

Parish Administrator

Ruth Honeyman 613-745-7834 ext 2

Organist & Director of Music

Timothy Piper 613-745-7834 ext 1

Honorary Assistant

The Reverend Canon Laurette Glasgow 613-422-3009

Members of Corporation

People’s Warden Judy Wiesinger 613-422-6509

Deputy Warden Jane Billings 613-745-5308

Deputy Warden Gaye Moffett 613-850-1593

Patricia Bays led a well attended workshop on Anglicanism last Saturday. It was part of the Confirmation course that was open to everyone.

The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada

The Guards’ Chapel

The Reverend Canon David Clunie

Rector

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Confirmation and Reception

Holy Communion

8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

February 2, 2020

Presentation in the Temple ~ Master of Liesborn ~Altarpiece ~ 1465 ~ National Gallery, London

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (Luke 2:22)

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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple February 2, 2020

8:15 a.m. __ Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 ~ red prayer book

Greeting Priest The grace … And with thy spirit.

Collect for Purity p. 67

Collect of the Day Priest Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have

sent us your salvation. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to recognize him who

is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, your Son Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4 p. 5

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18 p. 7

Psalm 84 p. 437

The Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 p. 8

Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

The Creed p. 71

The Intercessions

Confession and Absolution p. 76 The Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond. Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and the earth is thine. All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee.

Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 Proper Preface of Incarnation p. 79 The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available.

The Lord’s Prayer p. 85

Gloria p. 86

The Blessing

Announcements

Dismissal

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers are given to the glory of God by the Altar Guild

in celebration of today’s service of Confirmation & Reception. ~

Sidesperson and Reader: Barbara Konst

Lay Administrator: Sheila Perry

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Thursday, February 6

Choral Evensong 7:00 p.m.

In this Epiphany season, take some time out of your busy day to

reflect, pray, sing and discover the beauty of stillness reflected in the

ancient service of Evensong.

Friday, February 7

Skating at Rideau Hall and Potluck Supper in the Parish Hall

Skating: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Please enter at Sussex Gate. There is no parking

on site. Potluck Dinner: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please sign the sheet in the hall.

Contact: Judy Wiesinger - 613-422-6509

Sunday, February 23

Annual Meeting of Vestry

Annual Vestry will be held immediately following the 10:30 service.

A light lunch will be served for those attending the meeting.

All Committee and/or individual reports are due by February 10th.

Reports will not be edited. Please check your report carefully for spelling,

clarity etc., before submitting. Please send your report

by e-mail only to stbarts@bellnet.ca by midnight Monday, February 10.

Wednesday, February 26

Ash Wednesday Service

7:30 p.m.

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Notice Board

Items for the bulletin must be received by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Parish Prayer List

For additions to the list, please contact the office with the name and a few

words concerning the condition., i.e. upcoming surgery. Names will remain

on the list for two weeks unless otherwise notified.

Envelopes and PAR for 2020

Collect your set from the table at the back of the church and verify your

address. Give using envelopes for cheque/cash donations or PAR, for

monthly automatic withdrawals from your bank account. PAR forms are

available in each pew and at the entrances or visit stbatsottawa.ca to donate

by credit card through Canada Helps. To request envelopes, to go on PAR,

or for more information, please contact Bob Orr, Envelope Secretary

stbarts.envelopes@gmail.com or call or visit the parish office. 613-745-7834

Altar Flowers

To contribute to celebrate an event or to remember a loved one, consult

the flower chart in the parish hall to select a date, then contact the Office,

613-745-7834, to confirm and provide details for the bulletin. If your date

has been taken, tributes may be shared. A $75 donation is suggested.

Mark cheques “Altar Flowers” . Tax receipts will be issued.

Sundays in the Hall

Coffee Hour ~ Please join us following the service.

Supervised Nursery ~ Up to 3 years - 10 a.m. - Noon

*Sunday School will resume on February 9*

Mondays in the Hall

Bridge Club ~ 2-4 p.m.

Thursdays

Meditation ~ 8 a.m. in the church

Bible Study ~ 10 a.m. in the hall

The Canada Strong Foundation

Campaign for families of the Iran crash victims

On January 22, the Government of Canada announced that it is matching

donations up to $1.5 million for longer term support for the families of the

victims. The contribution is in addition to the $25,000 that will go to each

family to cover immediate funeral and travel expenses.

For information and to make a donation go to

torontofoundation.ca/canadastrongcampaign

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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple

February 2, 2020

10:30 a.m. _ _ Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services ~ green prayer book

Organ Prelude: Music from the Royal Fireworks G.F. Handel

Processional Hymn: 343 When All Thy Mercies, O My God St Stephen

Greeting Bishop The grace … And also with you.

Collect of the Day Priest Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have

sent us your salvation. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to recognize him who

is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, your Son Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4 p. 5

Psalm 84 p. 6

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18 p. 7

Gradual Hymn: 482 Come and Journey with a Saviour vv.1-4 Beach Spring

The Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40 p. 8

Sermon: The Right Reverend John Chapman

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates p. 625

Confirmation ~

Serge Patrick Belet; Cheryl Barbara Spina Dudley; Paul Gaudreault; Nile D'angeli;

Grace Miidie Gibson; Brooke Lynne Gillin; Alexa Rachel Hadziomerovic;

Sara Elizabeth Lapsley; Albert Yao Lessiwe; Linda Maurine Marchand;

Malcolm Arthur Christopher Torrie; Ross Keith Campbell Torrie

Reception ~

William Logan Beeman; Valérie Binet;

Linda Assad Butcher; Timothy Kent Dudley ~

This new promise has been added to the baptismal

and confirmation promises on page 627.

Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God's creation,

and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth?

I will, with God's help.

The Peace It is acceptable to exchange the Peace without shaking hands. A warm smile when saying, "The peace of Christ" conveys a genuine sense of Christian fellowship.

The Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond.

Offertory Hymn: 385 Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness Üttingen

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Prayer over the Gifts Almighty God, accept the joyful offering of your

church, and grant that your Son may shine in us as the light that

lightens every nation. We ask this in the name of the same Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available.

Eucharistic Prayer 3 p.198

Preface of the Incarnation Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of

heaven and earth, because in the mystery of the Word made flesh you

have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give knowledge of

salvation in the face of your son Jesus Christ our Lord. Now with angels

and archangels and the whole company of heaven, we lift our voices to

proclaim the glory of your name.

The Lord’s Prayer p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant: 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.

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.

Music during Communion

Hymn: 266 Lord, Let Your Servant Go In Peace Song 34

Anthem: Hodie beata Virgo William Byrd

On this day the blessed Virgin Mary, brought her son Jesus to give thanks in the

temple, and Simeon, filled with the Holy Spirit, received the child in his arms and

blessed the Lord forever, world without end.

Prayer after Communion: God for whom we wait, you fulfilled the

hope of Simeon, who did not die till he had welcomed the Messiah.

Complete in us your perfect will, that we in Christ may share in your

eternal kingdom; for he is Lord for ever and ever. 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.

Blessing The Right Reverend John Chapman

Appreciation and Farewell

Announcements

Closing Hymn: 598 Go to the World Engelberg

Dismissal …… Thanks be to God.

Organ Postlude: Finale from the Royal Fireworks G.F. Handel

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The Calendar ~

The Presentation of the Lord

The Lord shall make my darkness to be light

Psalm 18:30

Forty days after Christmas (February 2nd), St Mary ended her confinement

and she and Jesus were presented in the Temple. As a first-born son, Jesus

was to be offered to God – in thanksgiving for Israel’s deliverance from

Egypt – and then ransomed by a sacrifice of doves. The Redeemer had to

be redeemed. The feast, formerly called The Purification of St Mary the

Virgin, has lost its association with thanksgiving for recovery after

childbirth, because we threw that out when we discarded the “churching”

of women from our customs. We neglect to see each birth as a miracle and

act of wonder, even though the BAS has a rite for this. We know it took

many women much time to recover from childbirth, and that many others

gave their lives for their children. No wonder Mary and Joseph wanted to

give thanks to God as they took their baby to the Temple. There, their

unobtrusive little group met Simeon, and later that day, Anna. Simeon had

been prepared by the Holy Spirit to meet the Messiah, and he waited

patiently; he recognized Him, even as an infant. Malachai (3:1) had written

that the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his Temple. Simeon saw a light

to lighten the Gentiles. He understood what was in store for Mary, and he

knew that his work was now done. He could depart in peace. Light is less

valuable than it was, because we dismiss darkness with the flick of a switch.

It used to travel as a candle or lamp from room to room, a precious

commodity. We were surrounded by darkness for almost half our lives, and

crippled by it. Yet the Magi were led by God’s light to the stable, and St

John saw Jesus’s life as a light that shines in the darkness. A light for the

world. Simeon’s words were represented in processions with candles,

commemorating Christ’s entrance to the temple, from about 350 AD

onwards. The candles were blessed for many years, and the feast was

known as Candlemas. Candlemas brings Christmas to an end. It is a day

for those who have just entered the world and for those who are about to

leave it. John Henry Newman wrote:

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes,

and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then,

Lord, in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last.

Submitted by Chris Burn

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The Gospel

The Holy Gospel is written in the second chapter of the

Gospel according to Saint Luke beginning at the 22nd

verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP)

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Luke. (BAS) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS)

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses,

they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is

written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as

holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated

in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was

righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the

Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit

that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents

brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the

law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now

you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my

eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of

all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your

people Israel.’ And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was

being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother

Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,

and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many

will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’ There was

also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She

was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her

marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the

temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that

moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child

to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had

finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to

Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong,

filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him. (Luke 2:22–40)

The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS)

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Sidesperson: Albert Lessiwe

Readers: Gaye Moffett and Irene Walker

Lay Administrators: Andy Robinson and Nancy Millson

Intercessor: Nancy Millson ~

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers are given to the glory of God by the Altar Guild

in celebration of today’s service of Confirmation & Reception ~

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Burundi

The Most Reverend Martin Blaise Nyaboho

Archbishop of Burundi and Bishop of Makamba

Diocese: Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa

The Very Reverend Shane Parker

The Venerable Douglas Richards

The Reverend Canon Hilary Murray

For all Archdeacons in the Diocese of Ottawa

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church ~ Pastor Elina Solonen

Canada: Remembering our Armed Forces and especially members of the

Governor General’s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions

and NGOs especially Jon, Jason.

Parish: Family & Friends, Mary, Carol, Don, Charlotte, Fay, Jane, Christina ~

Welcome to St Bart’s

We warmly welcome our Bishop, John Chapman on his Episcopal visit.

All are cordially invited to come & meet our Bishop & enjoy a light lunch

following the 10:30 service. ~

A Reading from the Book of Malachi

See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the

Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of

the covenant in whom you delight, indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of

hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when

he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; he will sit as

a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi

and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord

in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing

to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. (Malachi 3:1-4)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 84

How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! My soul has a desire

and longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the

living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest

where she may lay her young; by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts,

my King and my God. Refrain.

Happy are they who dwell in your house! they will always be praising you.

Happy are the people whose strength is in you! whose hearts are set on the

pilgrims’ way. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place

of springs, for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will

climb from height to height, and the God of gods will reveal himself in

Zion. Refrain.

Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; hearken, O God of Jacob. Behold our

defender, O God; and look upon the face of your Anointed. For one day

in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, and to stand at

the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the

wicked. Refrain.

For the Lord God is both sun and shield; he will give grace and glory; No

good thing will the Lord withhold from those who walk with integrity. O

Lord of hosts, happy are they who put their trust in you! Refrain

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A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Hebrews

Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise

shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one

who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their

lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not

come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to

become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a

merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice

of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by

what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

(Hebrews 2:14-18)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.