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Readers for the 2nd Sunday in May (12th): 7th Sunday of Easter Year C

7:30 - Janice Hassig Joan Hinds Intercession: Janice Turton

9:15 - Youth Youth Intercession: Danielle Thompson

Smile: Jasper was speeding along the Interstate Highway when he was pulled over by a State Trooper. The officer wrote out the ticket and handed it to him. "What am I supposed to do with this?" grumbled Jasper as the policeman handed him a speeding ticket. "Keep it," said the officer. "When you collect four of them you get a bicycle."

The Roland Edwards Parent Teachers

Association Annual

BUS EXCURSION/FUN DAY

Sunday May 19th, 2013

11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.

King George V Memorial Park

Adults $20.00 Children $12.00

Learn and Earn

Chuan and Jing joined a wholesale company together just after graduation. Both worked very hard. After several years, the boss promoted Jing to sales executive but Chuan remained a sales rep. One day Chuan could not take it anymore, tender resignation to the boss and complained the boss did not value hard working staff, but only promoted those who flattered him. The boss knew that Chuan worked very hard for the years, but in order to help Chuan realize the difference between him and Jing, the boss asked Chuan to do the following. Go and find out anyone selling water melon in the market. Chuan returned and said yes. The boss asked how much per kg? Chuan went back to the market to ask and returned to inform boss $12 per kg. The boss told Chuan, I will ask Jing the same question. Jing went, returned and said, boss, only one person selling water melon. $12 per kg, $100 for 10 kg, he has inventory of 340 melons. On the table 58 melons, every melon weighs about 15 kg, bought from the South two days ago, they are fresh and red, good quality. Chuan was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Jing. He decided not to resign but to learn from Jing. My dear friends, a more successful person is more observant, think more and understand in depth. For the same matter, a more successful person sees several years ahead, while you see only tomorrow. The difference between a year and a day is 365 times, how could you win? Think! how far have you seen ahead in your life? How thoughtful in depth are you?

The New Fisherman Volume 619 May 5th, 2013

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St. Peter’s Parish Church with St. Nicholas Chapel Orange Street, Speightstown St. Peter Rock Dundo St. Peter

Anglican Diocese of Barbados (Consecrated 1837)

Rector: Rev. Canon Peter Haynes

Assistant Priests:

Rev. Dr. Ian Rock ,

Rev. Graveney Bannister

Seminarian: Mrs. Myra LaPlante

Contact Information:

Rector: Home: (246) 432-9000; Fax: (246) 422-2181; E-mail: petros@caribsurf.com

Church: (246) 422-3599; Fax: (246) 422-3599;

Day Care Centre: Tele (246) 422-0138

SERVICES

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist and Sermon; 10:15 a.m. Youth Church 7:00 p.m. Evensong

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

MISSION AND MINISTRY

To proclaim the good news of the kingdom

To teach, baptize and nurture new believers

To respond to human need by loving service

To seek to transform the unjust structures of society

To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of earth

CHURCH OFFICERS:

Wardens: Juliette Hall, Gay Griffith

Organist: Julian Bowen

Assistant Organist: Paul Brazant

Sexton: Peter Bowen

E-mail: thenewfisherman@yahoo.com;

Join us on Facebook: St. Peter’s Parish Church, Barbados

FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: Acts 14:8-18

In this lesson we hear how Paul heals a crippled man and then barely avoids being

worshiped as a god.

PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: 67

A prayer for God’s graciousness and saving power, and a bidding of praise for the

Lord’s justice and bounty.

SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: Revelation 21:22-22:5

In this reading John, the Seer, presents a vision of the new Jerusalem, the paradise of

God.

THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-29

Our Gospel tells of Jesus’ promise to his disciples of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Although Jesus will no longer be present physically, those who continue in his love will

know his abiding presence together with that of the Father. The Holy Spirit will be their

counsellor and bring Jesus’ own words to mind. Jesus shares these things with his

followers before they take place, and he gives them his peace.

FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: FIRST LESSON: Acts 14:8-18

Now at Lystra there was a man sitting, who could not use his feet; he was a cripple from birth, who had never walked. He listened to Paul speaking; and Paul, looking intently at

THE COLLECT

READINGS & REFLECTIONS

Sixth Sunday of Easter Liturgical Colour: White / Gold ORDER OF SERVICE Year C

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Page 170 BCP) O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our under-standing: pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceeds all things that we can desire, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Collect for Purity - Page 101

Introit Hymn - 164

Opening Sentences - Page 97 - 100

The Kyrie - Page 102 The Gloria - Page 102

The Collect - Easter 6 (Pg 170 BCP) 1st Lesson:

7:30 - Peter Rochester

9:15 - Denise Boyce-Worrell

Psalm - 67 (pg 549 BCP-7:30)

2nd Lesson:

7:30 - Janice Turton

9:15 - Men’s Fellowship

Gradual Hymn - 310

Gospel Sermon

The Nicene Creed - Page 104

Intercession:-7:30 - Vincent Broomes

9:15 - Michael Hoyte

Act of Penitence - Page 123 The Absolution - Page 124

Greeting of Peace - Page 124 - 125 Notices

Offertory Hymn - 169, 186 The Presentation of Offerings-Page 126

The Eucharistic Prayer - Page 126 The Lord’s Prayer - Page 144

The Breaking of Bread - Page 145

Agnus Dei - Page 147

The Invitation - Page 145-146

Communion Hymns– 607, 515, 252, 418

Post Communion Prayer - Page 147-148

Recessional Hymn - 182

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Upward & Onward in Christ: Celebrating 40 Years

In Celebration of their 40th Anniversary

The St. Peter Parish Church Men’s Fellowship

presents a panel discussion on the Topic

“The Changing Role of the Family in Today’s Society”

On Monday May 13, 2013

at the

St. Peter’s Parish Church

At 7:30p.m.

Panelist are:

• Rev. Dr. Marcus Lashley - Reverend, Clinical Psychologist and Councilor

• Mr. Ralph Boyce - Chairman of Men’s Educational Support Services (MESA)

• Dr. Alana Griffith - Tutor in Sociology, UWI, Cave Hill Campus

• Mrs. Nalita Gajadah - Programme Officer , Bureau of Gender Affairs

not have attended church on this occasion, or might have forgotten to bring your

ST. PETER’S PARISH CHURCH

CHILD MONTH ACTIVITIES MAY 2013

Saturday 11 May 2013 at 5:00p.m. – Lecture/Discussion on “The Employment Right Act – How does it affect the employee?” to be presented by Mrs. Veronica Griffith, Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union and member of the Day Care Centre Management Committee.

Sunday 12 May 2013 at 9:15a.m. - Church Service at St. Peter’s Parish Church.

Friday 17 May 2013 – Cake Sale at the Centre

Wednesday 22 May and Thursday 23 May 2013 – Open Days - 10:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Saturday 25 May 2013 at 5:00p.m. – Games & Social Evening on the Church Grounds.

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Letter from the Rector

Dear Members,

Retiring Collection

Special thanks to those persons who contributed to our Building Fund with special emphasis on the recent repairs to the Church roof. Last Sunday we collected $5351.45 at both services.

I know that other persons were unable to contribute last Sunday to this fund. You might not have attended church on this occasion, or might have forgotten to bring your donation. An opportunity will be provided on the last Sunday of this month, 26 May for another Collection.

I look forward to all members making a special contribution to this work.

Offering Envelopes for 2014

The Church Council has made a decision to use only monthly envelopes from next year. This means that we are discontinuing with weekly envelopes. A number of reasons have resulted in this decision:- 1. The cost of the envelopes.

2. The cost of bulk postage from the USA.

3. The monthly envelopes will be cheaper to produce and to post.

4. The wastage of these envelopes, with many of them left unused every year.

5. Persons in many cases have been using one for the month, and leaving the others empty and attached to the one which carries the money.

It is hoped that we all would be able to make a calculation of the exact monthly figure. Multiply your weekly contribution by five (5) and come to your final figure.

I am suggesting that persons use the facility offered by Government, through the Inland Revenue to claim on their income tax, and benefit from any refunds which are available.

We are seeking to be more efficient and more cost effective through this venture.

Supper

Tickets are available for the Supper which will be held on Saturday 08 June 2013. The Supper List is also available for members to indicate what items they will be contributing to this event.

Please note that the Food Handling Certificates for persons who will be working at the Supper are needed by Sunday 19 May 2013 in order to apply for the Restaurant Licence.

Canon Peter

Sunday 02 June – Harvest Thanksgiving – Theme ‘Blest Be The Tie That Binds’

Saturday 08 June – Annual Supper

Saturday 22 June 2013 – A Midsummer Night’s Concert sponsored by the Flower Guild

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him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet." And he sprang up and walked. And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, "The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!" Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes. And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the people. But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out among the multitude, crying, "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways; yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness." With these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.

PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: PSALM: 67 (as found in Hymns Ancient & Modern)

1. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us: 2. That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations. 3. Let the people praise thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise thee. 4. O let the nations rejoice and be glad : for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 5. Let the people praise thee, O God : let all the people praise thee. 6. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. 7. God shall bless us : and all the ends of the world shall fear him.

SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: SECOND LESSON: Revelation 21:22-22:5

I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light shall the nations walk; and the kings of the earth shall bring their glory into it, and its gates shall never be shut by day -- and there shall be no night there; they shall bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. But nothing unclean shall enter it, nor any one who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There shall no more be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and his servants shall worship him; they shall see his face, and his name shall be on their foreheads. And night shall be no more; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they shall reign for ever and ever.

THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-29

Jesus said to Judas (not Iscariot), "If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me. "These things I have spoken to you, while I am still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, `I go away, and I

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Bidding Prayer

For the peace which comes from above, let us pray to the Lord.

Keep the Church in peace, and draw all believers together into one unbroken love…Guided by the Holy Spirit, may her ministers proclaim the gospel by word and example.

Grant peace to the world, peace among nations and races, peace in the hearts of all people…Bless those who hold authority, and incline their wills to seek peace and to maintain it.

We pray that the Lord may be with us and make his home in our homes…Keep us in love and respect for all those who are near to us in family, work or friendship…Give to all in this community the blessing of peace and harmony.

Have mercy on all who suffer where peace is broken, on the victims of war and violence…Have mercy on those who experience domestic violence, and grant that love shall prevail and drive away anger.

We pray for those who have passed through death from the troubles of this world…Receive them into the peace of eternal life, where their Lord has gone before.

May our prayers be heard through Christ and who gives us his peace. Amen.

Dedication Prayer (To be said after the Post Communion Prayer) Lord, be with us this day and throughout the week; Within us to purify us; Above us to draw us up; Before us to lead us; Behind us to restrain us; Around us to protect us. Amen.

Let us pray for the Sick & Shut-ins of: Church Street, Golden Mile, Retreat, Heywoods:

Nelda Agard, Myran Babb, Rev. Vincent Belle, Gloria Bentham, Thelma Challenor, Ina Kidney, Charmaine Walcott;

Our Community:

Stephen Archer Jennifer Austin Angela Banks-Smith Dixon Benn

Cynthia Blackman Lolita Bowen Majorie Edwards Dorothy Haynes

May Birthdays

7th Una Douglas

8th Sherriann Arthur

9th Esther Cumberbatch Thelma Griffith

10th Hyacinth Walker

11th Justin Branch

will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place, you may believe.

SICK & SHUT-INS

Marcia Haynes Eugene Jackman Terrance Richards Rosalind Russell

Rita Sobers Norma Weekes-Browne

and all who requested our prayers.

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Grant peace to the world, peace among nations and races, peace in the hearts of all

Have mercy on all who suffer where peace is broken, on the victims of war and

Sunday, May 5th: Sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

Welcome to all visitors worshipping with us today.

Sunday, 5th May:

7:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00a.m. Sunday School 9:15a.m. Sung Eucharist & Sermon 10:15a.m. Youth Church 4:30p.m. The Sunday School will be going to St. Matthews Church, transportation leaves at 3:30 p.m. 7:00p.m. Evensong

Monday, 6th May: Rogation Day

6:30p.m. Mothers Union Meeting - St. Peter’s 7:00p.m. Church Army – St. Nicholas

Tuesday, 7th May: Rogation Day

2:00p.m. Funeral Service for the late Etheline Scott 6:00p.m. Mothers’ Union Practice 7:00p.m. AA Meeting 7:30p.m. Meeting of the Events Committee: Re: Supper 7:30p.m. Men’s Fellowship Executive Meeting

Wednesday, 8th May: Rogation Day

8:45a.m. School Service – Gordon Greenidge Primary School 9:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 7:30p.m. Bible Study – Revelation 9

Thursday, 9th May: The Feast of the Ascension day

7:30p.m. Procession, Sung Eucharist & Sermon

Saturday, 11th May:

10:00a.m. Office Hour 2:00p.m. Funeral Service for the late Elfrieda Grant 3:00p.m. Scout Practice 4:00p.m. Sunday School Practice 5:00p.m. Lecture/Discussion sponsored by the Day Care Centre Theme: “Employment Right Act – How does it affect the employee” to be presented by Mrs. Veronica Griffith, Deputy General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union and a member of the Day Care Centre Management Committee.

Sunday, 12th May: Seventh Sunday of Easter - Cycle C;

Mother’s Day Home & Family Week

7:30a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00a.m. Sunday School 9:15a.m. Sung Eucharist & Sermon No Youth Church No Evensong

Upcoming!!

Saturday 18 May 2013 – Cake Sale sponsored by the Choir at the South Gate

Saturday 25 May 2013 – Cake Sale sponsored by the Flower Guild at the South Gate

Saturday 01 June 2013 – Cake Sale sponsored by the Scouts at the South Gate

NOTICES

Rosalind Russell