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Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill

Established in 1830

140 Brooke Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y9 Phone: 905 889 5931 ● Fax: 905 889 5632 www.holytrinity-thornhill.ca ● info@holytrinity-thornhill.ca “Something good is happening here!!”

Feast of The Presentation February 2, 2014 International Day at Holy Trinity

OUR MISSION & RULE OF LIFE We are a vibrant, welcoming Christjan community fmourishing on God’s love through fellowship, outreach, worship and spiritual growth, in an atmosphere of compassion and mutual respect. As members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, we will try to

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LIVE for God, our Church, and others

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STUDY a passage of Scripture every day and ask “what is God calling me to be or to do today?”

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PRAY at least twice a day

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GIVE regularly to support the life and ministry of our Church OUR SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Homily 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist & Sermon 3rd Sunday - Sung Eucharist, Sermon & Prayers for Healing 5th Sunday - Choral Mattjns & Sermon

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We extend a warm welcome to all visitors and newcomers. We invite our visitors to sign our “Visitors’ Book” and visit us again. Please keep any conversatjon you may have to a minimum as other worshippers prepare themselves for worship. All baptjsed members of the Christjan Church are invited to share in the sacrament of Holy Communion or to receive a blessing. All services are found in The Book of Alternatjve Services (BAS). If you have your smart phone or tablet please access the service at HTC-GUEST. Login info 9058895931 The Collect of the Day pg 401 1st Reading Malachi 3:1-4 Bible pg 638 Psalm 84 pg 817 2nd Reading Hebrews 2:14-18 Bible pg 219 Gospel Luke 2:22-40 Bible pg 59 TODAY’S MINISTERS Celebrant The Rev. Canon Stephen Fields Layreaders/Lectors (8:00) Pat Johnson, Edward Carter (10:00) Maurice Corbetu, Jane Winstanley, Lucy Fields, Eric Symes Eucharistjc Ministers Nancy Cutler (8:00), Brian Stapley, Susan Hogeboom, Anne Thomson Sidespersons (8:00) Alexander Smith (10:00) Dave Bezant, Ray Burton, Murray Hogeboom, Peter Paterson The fmowers in the Church today are given to the glory of God by:

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Janet, Gale and Diane in memory of their mother, Rayma Springer

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Dorothy Fisher, Cathy Bernardi (daughter) and Ted and TomIn (sons) in loving memory of George Fisher, forever remembered by wife .

Our RULE OF LIFE…Readings for this week…. we contjnue reading the book of Psalms (see front cover for Rule of Life)

• Mon. Ps 85
• Tue. Ps 86:1-9
• Wed. Ps 86:10-17
• Thur. Ps 87
• Fri. Ps 88:1-10
• Sat. Ps 88:11-19

Canon Stephen’s Diary this week … Mon 3:00 pm Postulant Supervison Pastoral Visitations Tue 1:30 pm Tuesday Group 7:30 pm Wardens’ Meetjng Wed 10:30 am Holy Eucharist pm Visitatjons Sat 10:30 am Confjrmatjon Class NEXT SUNDAY…we will celebrate the retjrement of Ross & Bobbie Creber at the 10: 00 a.m. service. Our Annual Vestry Meetjng...will convene following the 10:00 a.m. Service TODAY’S COLLECT & READINGS

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OPENING SENTENCE This is a light to reveal God to the nations and the glory of his people Israel. Luke 2.32 THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY (Pg 230) Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with thy spirit. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW Celebrant: Our Lord Jesus Christ said: hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is

• ne Lord; and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with

all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. All: Lord, have mercy upon us, and write both these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. THE GLORIA 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, Jesus 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.

8:00 a.m. - HOLY EUCHARIST & HOMILY

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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 Celebrant: Let us pray Silence

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.

THE FIRST READING: Malachi 3:1-4

1See, 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.

2But 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; 3he 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. 4Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of

• ld and as in former years.

Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God PSALM 84 (Page 735)

1 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.

2 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.

3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *they will always be praising you. 4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *whose hearts are set on the

pilgrims’ way.

5 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.

6 They will climb from height to height, *and the God of gods will reveal

himself in Zion.

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7 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; *hearken, O God of Jacob. 8 Behold our defender, O God; *and look upon the face of your anointed. 9 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

• f the wicked.

10 For the Lord God is both sun and shield; *he will give grace and glory; 11 No good thing will the Lord withhold *from those who walk with integrity. 12 O Lord of hosts, *happy are they who put their trust in you!

God of pilgrims, teach us to recognize your dwelling-place in the love, generosity, and support of those with whom we share our journey, and help us to worship you in our response to those who need our care; for all the world is your temple and every human heart is a sign of your presence, made known to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SECOND READING: Hebrews 2:14-18

14Since, 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, 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. 17Therefore 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.

18Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who

are being tested. Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. THE GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with you. All: And with thy spirit. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:22- 40) All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.

22When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they

brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’),

24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a

pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’ 25Now 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. 26It had been

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revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27Guided 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, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’ 33And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Then 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 35so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’ 36There 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, 37then as a widow to the age

• f eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and

prayer night and day. 38At 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.

39When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they

returned child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him. Reader: The Gospel of Christ. All: Praise be to thee, O Christ. HOMILY THE NICENE CREED (Page 234) All: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God, of God; Light, of Light; very God, of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father; through whom all things were made: who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the

• Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the

dead: whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceedeth

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from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the prophets. And I believe one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. OR THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Page 251) I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; 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 Today’s Cycle of Prayer…Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fred, our Primate, Colin, our Archbishop & Metropolitan, Peter, our area Bishop, Stephen, our Priest Anglican Cycle…Church of Burundi - Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi Diocesan Cycle… St. John the Divine, Scarborough Deanery Cycle… Christ Church Stouffville, The Revs. Jason Prisley, Dawn Leger & John Anderson Parish Cycle… Ruth Gall, Audrian Gayle, Jackie Getfield, June Giggey, Betsy & James Gillies Our College & University students… Greg Archibald, Annie Armstrong, Andrea Baumann, Ashley Bent, Stephanie Birrell, Jennifer Boss, Justin & Ian Brown, Malcolm Carter, Nicholas & Mitchell Cheung, Cheyene Coy, Drake Drieberg, Cassie & Melissa Hutchinson, Natalie & Leslie Jones, Katie MacPherson, Laura Pound, Matthew Sanderson, Christopher Zealey, Matthew, Anne & Frank The sick: Members... George Ackehurst, Jane Proctor-Boss, Charlene Campbell-Schaefer, Jack Denning, Babs Dinsmore, Carol Drieberg, Jean Downer, D. Ford, Russel Gray, Winston Holder, Mable Hyde, Dominic Parravano, Betty Payne, Cleo Simpson, Bill & Fran White, Bette Williams The Sick: Parish Friends… Robert Burns, Kelly Chung, Joanna Claridge,

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Linda Cosetti, Doug & Ruth Hand, Donovan & Morrien Irving , Mike Kirk, Clarence Sheree Mann, Jane Maskel, Shirley Oxley, Mari Pryce, Simon Pudwell, David Rimmer, Gloria Rote, Carole & Don Wharton THE CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION (Pg 238) Celebrant: Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him. Come unto me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. Matthew 1.28 God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3.16 Hear also what Saint Paul saith. This is a true saying, and worthy of all to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1.15 Hear also what Saint John saith. If anyone sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2.1,2 Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God. Or (page 239) Celebrant: Ye that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead the new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways: draw near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to almighty God. All: Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: we acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ

• ur Lord. Amen.

Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

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THE PEACE Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. All: And with thy spirit. Please greet one another with a sign of peace. OFFERTORY OFFERTORY INTERLUDE: (Tell Out My Soul) 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. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B (243) Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up unto the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People: It is meet and right so to do. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God, creator and preserver of all things. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, in substance of our mortal flesh, manifested forth his glory, that he might bring us out of darkness into his

• wn marvellous light.

Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying: All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy

• glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high.

Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Please kneel or sit as you are able.

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Celebrant: All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine

• wn image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ

to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our

• redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world;

and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance

• f me.

Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. All: We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee, and we pray to thee, Lord

• ur God.

And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord,

• urselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake
• f this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and

blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity

• f the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty,

world without end. Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER Celebrant: And now, as our Saviour Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, People: 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, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia! OR People: We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, Trusting in our own righteousness, But in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy So much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, Whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, So to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, And to drink his blood, That we may evermore dwell in him, And he in us. Amen. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. All: Thanks be to God. COMMUNION INTERLUDE: (10 - The Lily of the Valley - Moses Hogan Choral Series) 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

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THE BLESSING For your goodness and kindness in giving us all we need, help us to praise you, O God. In every circumstance of life, in good times and bad, help us to trust you, O God. In love and faithfulness, with all that we have and all that we are, help us to serve you, O God. As we speak or write or listen to those nearby or far away, help us to share your love, O God. In our plans and work for ourselves and for others, help us to glorify you, O God. In every thought and word and deed, by the power of your Holy Spirit, this week, may we live for you, O God. NOTICES Minister: Our worship is ended! Our service continues! Let us go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. RECESSIONAL (13 Praise Is He Who Is King Of Kings)

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OPENING SENTENCE This is a light to reveal God to the nations and the glory of his people Israel. Luke 2.32 HYMN Hymn 363 Tell Out My Soul Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; Tender to me the promise of his word; In God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name! Make known his might, The deeds his arm has done; His mercy sure, from age to age the same; His holy name – The Lord, the mighty one. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by; Proud hearts and stubborn Wills are put to flight, The hungry fed, the humble lifted high. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word! Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To children’s children and for evermore!  THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Celebrant: Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. All: Grace and peace to you. IN GOD’S GARDEN

10:00 a.m. - SUNG EUCHARIST & SERMON

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THE ACT OF PENITENCE, ABSOLUTION & THE PEACE Celebrant: Dear friends in Christ, as we prepare to worship almighty God, let us with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy. Silence All: 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, to the glory of your name. Amen. Celebrant: 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. All: Amen. THE PEACE Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. All: And also with you. HYMN 397 Praise The One Who Breaks Praise the one who breaks the darkness with a liberating light. Praise the one who frees the prisoners, turning blindness into sight. Praise the one who preached the gospel, healing every dread disease, Calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace. Praise the one who blessed the children with a strong yet gentle word. Praise the one who drove out demons with a piercing two-edged sword. Praise the one who brings cool water to the desert’s burning stand. From this well comes living water, quenching thirst in every land. Praise the one true love incarnate: Christ who suffered in our place. Jesus died and rose for many that we may know God by grace. Let us sing for joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done. Praise the one redeeming glory, praise the One who makes us one. 

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THE COLLECT Celebrant: Let us pray Silence

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.

THE FIRST READING: Malachi 3:1-4

1See, 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.

2But 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; 3he 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. 4Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of

• ld and as in former years.

Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God PSALM 84 (Page 735)

1 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.

2 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.

3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *they will always be praising you. 4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *whose hearts are set on the

pilgrims’ way.

5 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.

6 They will climb from height to height, *and the God of gods will reveal

himself in Zion.

7 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; *hearken, O God of Jacob. 8 Behold our defender, O God; *and look upon the face of your anointed. 9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, *and

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

• f the wicked.

10 For the Lord God is both sun and shield; *he will give grace and glory; 11 No good thing will the Lord withhold *from those who walk with integrity. 12 O Lord of hosts, *happy are they who put their trust in you!

God of pilgrims, teach us to recognize your dwelling-place in the love, generosity, and support of those with whom we share our journey, and help us to worship you in our response to those who need our care; for all the world is your temple and every human heart is a sign of your presence, made known to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE SECOND READING: Hebrews 2:14-18

14Since, 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, 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. 17Therefore 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.

18Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who

are being tested. Reader: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN 266 Lord, Let Your Servant God In Peace Lord, let your servant go in peace: Your promises have been fulfilled; Your saving power has been displayed Before the face of all the world. THE GOSPEL Reader: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:22- 40) All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ .

22When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they

brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the

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law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’),

24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a

pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’ 25Now 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. 26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27Guided 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, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’ 33And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Then 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 35so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’ 36There 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, 37then as a widow to the age

• f eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and

prayer night and day. 38At 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.

39When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they

returned child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him. Reader: The Gospel of Christ. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. My eyes have seen salvation’s dawn: The Sun of life ascending bright; Your people’s glory evermore, The nation’s everlasting light.  FELLOWSHIP AND STUDY TOGETHER (an opportunity for the congregation to engage in some group reflection) The Holy Trinity Bible Study Method This Bible Study method is based on the one introduced by the African Delegation to the Lambeth Conference in 1998. It is known by both names: “Lambeth” and “African.” It is rooted in the ancient method of praying the

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scriptures, known as Lectio Divina, or “Holy Reading.”

 After the Gospel (Luke 2:22-40) is read (sitting in small groups), each

person identifies the word or phrase that catches their attention. (1 minute) and then shares the word or phrase with the group. (3-5 minutes, NO DISCUSSION)

 The Passage is read again by another person (from a different translation)

Each person answers the question “how does this passage speak to me today?” and shares. (3-5 minutes, NO DISCUSSION) New Living Translation

22Then it was time for the purification offering, as required by the law of Moses

after the birth of a child; so his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. 23The law of the Lord says, "If a woman's first child is a boy, he must be dedicated to the Lord." 24So they offered a sacrifice according to what was required in the law of the Lord -- "either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." 25Now there was a man named Simeon who lived in Jerusalem. He was a righteous man and very devout. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he eagerly expected the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. 26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.27That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, 28Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, 29"Lord, now I can die in peace! As you promised me, 30I have seen the Savior 31you have given to all people. 32He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!"

33Joseph and Mary were amazed at what was being said about Jesus. 34Then

Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, "This child will be rejected by many in Israel, and it will be their undoing. But he will be the greatest joy to many

• thers. 35Thus, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword

will pierce your very soul." 36Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, and was very old. She was a widow, for her husband had died when they had been married only seven years.

37She was now eighty-four years old. She never left the Temple but stayed there

day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer. 38She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about Jesus to everyone who had been waiting for the promised King to come and deliver Jerusalem. 39When Jesus' parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.

40There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom beyond

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his years, and God placed his special favor upon him.

 The Passage is read a third time (another reader and translation,) The

group discusses “From what we’ve heard and shared, what do I believe God wants Holy Trinity to do or be?” (5 -10 minutes) The Message

22Then when the days stipulated by Moses for purification were complete, they

took him up to Jerusalem to offer him to God 23as commanded in God's Law: "Every male who opens the womb shall be a holy offering to God," 24and also to sacrifice the "pair of doves or two young pigeons" prescribed in God's Law. 25In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, a man who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit was

• n him. 26The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God

before he died. 27Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, 28Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: 29God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. 30With my own eyes I've seen your salvation; 31it's now out in the open for everyone to see: 32A God-revealing light to the non- Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel. 33Jesus' father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. 34Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother, This child marks both the failure and the recovery

• f many in Israel, A figure misunderstood and contradicted - 35the pain of a

sword-thrust through you - But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are. 36Anna the prophetess was also there, a daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was by now a very old woman. She had been married seven years 37and a widow for eighty-four. She never left the Temple area, worshiping night and day with her fastings and prayers. 38At the very time Simeon was praying, she showed up, broke into an anthem of praise to God, and talked about the child to all who were waiting expectantly for the freeing of

• Jerusalem. 39When they finished everything required by God in the Law, they

returned to Galilee and their own town, Nazareth. 40There the child grew strong in body and wise in spirit. And the grace of God was on him. They Found Him in the Temple. Prayer: O Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.

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AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (The Shema - Hear, O Israel) Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your

• strength. This is the first and the great commandment. The second is like it:

Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. OFFERTORY HYMN 437 Jesus Come, For We Invite You Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; Now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: Lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; Bring your gifts, command your servants; let us trust in you alone; Though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. Jesus come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; Give your unexpected glory, changing water into wine: Rouse the faith of your disciples- Come, our first and greatest sign! Jesus, come! Surprise our dullness; make us willing to receive More than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: Let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe and live!  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. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 6 (207) Celebrant: The Lord is 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: It is right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever.

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Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendour of your

• radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night

and day, and, beholding your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your name, as we sing (say), All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Please kneel or sit as you are able. We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power; your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to

• ur help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you

called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation. Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Saviour. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfil your purpose he gave himself up to death and, rising from the grave, destroyed death and made the whole creation new. And that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfilment the sanctification

• f all.

When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end: at supper with them he 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.”

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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. SILENCE Father, we now celebrate the memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you. All: We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God. Celebrant: Father, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and this cup may become one body and

• ne spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ to the praise of your name.

Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. Remember all who minister in your church. Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fred, our Primate, Colin, our Archbishop & Metropolitan, Peter, our area Bishop, Stephen, our Priest Anglican Cycle...Church of Burundi - Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi Diocesan Cycle… The Church of St. John the Divine, Scarborough Deanery Cycle… Christ Church Stouffville, The Revs. Jason Prisley, Dawn Leger & John Anderson Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth. Remember all who minister here.

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Remember our Parish Family, especially: Ruth Gall, Audrian Gayle, Jackie Getfield, June Giggey, Betsy & James Gillies Remember our Youth, University & College Students: Greg Archibald, Annie Armstrong, Andrea Baumann, Ashley Bent, Stephanie Birrell, Jennifer Boss, Justin & Ian Brown, Malcolm Carter, Nicholas & Mitchell Cheung, Cheyene Coy, Drake Drieberg, Cassie & Melissa Hutchinson, Natalie & Leslie Jones, Katie MacPherson, Laura Pound, Matthew Sanderson, Christopher Zealey, Matthew, Anne & Frank. Remember the Sick: George Ackehurst, Jane Proctor-Boss, Charlene Campbell-Schaefer, Jack Denning, Babs Dinsmore, Carol Drieberg, Jean Downer, D. Ford, Russel Gray, Winston Holder, Mable Hyde, Dominic Parravano, Betty Payne, Cleo Simpson, Bill & Fran White, Bette Williams. Robert Burns, Kelly Chung, Joanna Claridge, Linda Cosetti, Doug & Ruth Hand, Donovan & Morrien Irving , Mike Kirk, Clarence Sheree Mann, Jane Maskel, Shirley Oxley, Mari Pryce, Simon Pudwell, David Rimmer, Gloria Rote, Carole & Don Wharton Please name others for whom you wish to pray Remember all who have died, in the peace of Christ, Rayma Springer and George Fisher, whom we remember today, and those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into the place of eternal joy and light. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favour with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honour and glory are yours, almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. All: Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER Celebrant: As our Saviour taught us, let us pray, People: Our Father, which 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

• ur daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And

lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD – 6 (page 213) Celebrant: We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. People: God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life. JESUS, LAMB OF GOD Jesus, Lamb of God, Have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, Have mercy on us. Jesus, Redeemer, Redeemer of the world, give us peace, give us peace. THE COMMUNION Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. All: Thanks be to God. All baptized individuals are invited to receive The Sacrament of Holy Communion. COMMUNION HYMN 369 Thy Strong Word Did Cleave Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At thy speaking it was done; For created light we thank thee While thine ordered seasons run: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end! Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of thy salvation, Breathed thine own live-giving breath: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end! Thy strong word bespeaks us righteous; Bright with thine own holiness, Glorious now, we press toward glory, And our lives our hopes confess: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

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God the Father, Light-Creator, To thee laud and honor be; To thee, Light of Light begotten, Praise be sung eternally; Holy Spirit, Light-Revealer, glory, glory be to thee; Mortals, angels, now and ever praise the Holy Trinity.  COMMUNION HYMN 600 You Call Us Out To Praise You You call us out to praise you One God for all the earth To gather in communion, and treasure human worth; We are your living story to hear and to be heard; We praise your name, who writes us, the Writer and the Word. For varied hues and textures, new patterns still you search To weave your seamless garment, the fabric of your church; Our tattered faith you cherish, reclaim from wear and moth; We praise your name, who twine us, the Weaver and the Cloth. The church that speaks forgiveness, confesses its own need; The church that feels its hunger finds grace to care and feed; Our famished world is crying, its future filled with dread; We praise your name, who fill us, the Baker and the Bread. The church that offers healing, discerns its wounds and loss; The church that faces dying shares life beyond the cross; To people torn and broken your mercy is revealed; We praise your name, who love us, the Healer and the Healed. Our feeble voices struggle to sing your justice clear; The world has sunk in silence, each discord echoes fear. One voice alone is ragged; together, we are strong: We praise your name, who breathe us, the Singer and the Song.  ANTHEM Amen – Hogan 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.

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Glory to God All: 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. X THE BLESSING For your goodness and kindness in giving us all we need, help us to praise you, O God. In every circumstance of life, in good times and bad, help us to trust you, O God. In love and faithfulness, with all that we have and all that we are, help us to serve you, O God. As we speak or write or listen to those nearby or far away, help us to share your love, O God. In our plans and work for ourselves and for others, help us to glorify you, O God. In every thought and word and deed, by the power of your Holy Spirit, this week, may we live for you, O God. NOTICES RECESSIONAL HYMN 599 Awake! Awake! Fling Of The Night Awake! Awake! Fling off the night, For God has sent a glorious light, And we who live in Christ's new day Must works of darkness put away. Awake and sing, with praises strong, In psalm and hymn and spirit-song. Let love our words and works renew With all that's good and right and true. Let in the light; all sin expose To Christ, whose life no darkness knows. Before the cross expectant kneel, That Christ may judge, and judging, heal.

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Then rise as children of the light. Be neither proud, nor hide from sight. Be careful how you live, and wise To sift the truth from cunning lies. Through Christ give thanks to God, and say To other sleepers on the way: "Awake, and rise up from the dead That Christ may shine on you instead!”  Minister: Our worship is ended! Our service now begins! Let us go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. HAVE A BLESSÉD WEEK

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Incumbent The Rev. Canon Stephen Fields ext 23 Youth Coordinator David Tigchelaar ext 25 Honorary Assistant The Rev. Canon Stephen Crowther Parish Nurse Susan Rodgers, R.N. ext 29 Offjce Administrator Swan Li ext 21 Director of Music Elaine Pudwell Church School Coordinator Judith Sophie Sinclair ext 30 Custodian Jesús Cruz Arángo ext 24 Today’s Cycle of Prayer…Justjn, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fred, our Primate, Colin, our Archbishop & Metropolitan, Peter, our area Bishop, Stephen, our Priest Anglican Cycle… Church of Brazil, Archbishop Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade Diocesan Cycle… St. Dunstan of Canterbury (Scarborough) Deanery Cycle… Holy Trinity School, The Rev. Canon Stephen Crowther Parish Cycle… Diane & Gregory Finkle, Dorothy Fisher, Judy & Don Fleming, D. Ford, Patsy Freeland Our College & University students… Greg Archibald, Annie Armstrong, Andrea Baumann, Ashley Bent, Stephanie Birrell, Jennifer Boss, Justjn & Ian Brown, Malcolm Carter, Nicholas & Mitchell Cheung, Cheyene Coy, Drake Drieberg, Cassie & Melissa Hutchinson, Natalie & Leslie Jones, Katje MacPherson, Laura Pound, Matuhew Sanderson, Christopher Zealey, Matuhew, Anne & Frank The sick: Members... George Ackehurst, Jane Proctor-Boss, Charlene Campbell-Schaefer, Jack Denning, Babs Dinsmore, Carol Drieberg, Jean Downer, D. Ford, Russel Gray, Winston Holder, Mable Hyde, Dominic Parravano, Betuy Payne, Cleo Simpson, Bill & Fran White, Betue Williams The Sick: Parish Friends… Robert Burns, Kelly Chung, Joanna Claridge, Linda Cosettj, Doug & Ruth Hand, Donovan & Morrien Irving , Mike Kirk, Clarence Sheree Mann, Jane Maskel, Shirley Oxley, Mari Pryce, Simon Pudwell, David Rimmer, Gloria Rote, Carole & Don Wharton The Departed: Gord Robertson, uncle of Gord & Linda Robertson Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon PARISH STAFF OFFICE HOURS FOR THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Upcoming Services & Readings

• Feb. 2

The Feast of The Presentatjon Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40

• Feb. 9

4th Sunday afuer Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matuhew 5:13-20

• Feb. 16

5th Sunday afuer Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matuhew 5:21-37