ST. LUKE ’ S ANGLICAN CHURCH, PALERMO Sunday, 2 February, 2020 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Presentation of the Lord Presider: The Rev. Garfjeld Wu For emergency pastoral care, please call The Rev. Garfield Wu ’s cell phone number: 647-878-8650 . A Special Welcome to Parishioners and Visitors who are with us today None of us come to church by accident. No matter what joys, burdens, or problems you bring with you this day, we pray that God’s grace will touch you and fill you with the hope and commitment to live your life with peace, courage, compassion, and love. Please join us for refreshments after the service and complete one of the “Welcome” envelopes if you would like to become part of our church family.
2 PRELUDE: Alina Zhang, solo violin again to judge the living and the dead. Processional Hymn: CP 1 (v. 1, 2, 4) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY Church, the communion of saints, the for- GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY: giveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, pg. 185 and the life everlasting. Amen. Glory to God pg. 186 COLLECT Prayers of the People pg. 110 (1) Confession and Absolution pg. 191 Celebrant: Merciful Lord, The Peace pg. 192 grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, Preparation of the Gifts one God, now and forever. Amen. Offertory Hymn: CP 52 O GOD, UNSEEN YET EVER NEAR CHILDREN’S FOCUS Children up to 8 go with Dan to Sunday School. Kids 9+ may PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS stay in church or go to the school as helpers. Celebrant: Almighty God, PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD accept the joyful offering of your Church, and grant that your Son may shine in us as the light Reader: A reading from the Book of Isaiah. that lightens every nation. We ask this in the Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9 name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Eucharistic Prayer No. 3 pg. 198 People: Thanks be to God. Preface of the Incarnation pg. 220 Gradual Hymn: CP 435 (v. 1, 2, 4, 5) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord CP 719 TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE The Lord’s Prayer (sung) pg. 211 Verses 1, 2 & 4 The Breaking of the Bread No. 3 pg. 212 THE GOSPEL The Invitation Reader: The Lord be with You. Lamb of God pg. 247 People: And also with you. You are encouraged to receive the Holy Communion, standing Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ or kneeling at the communion rail or at your request in your according to Luke. seat. For health reasons, do not dip (intinct) the wafer into the People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. wine. Let us know if you require a gluten-free wafer. If you prefer a blessing only, please indicate so by crossing your arms. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 If you find it difficult to get to the altar, we will be honoured to bring the Holy Communion to you. Reader: The Gospel of Christ. SOLO DURING EUCHARIST: Angela Zhang, clarinet People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Hymn Concludes With Verse 5 of the Gradual Hymn Celebrant: God for whom we wait, HOMILY: The Rev. Jody Balint you fulfilled the hope of Simeon, who did not die until he had welcomed the Messiah. Complete in CHOIR ANTHEM: O Lord, You’re Beautiful us your perfect will, that we in Christ may share in your eternal kingdom; for he is Lord for ever THE APOSTLES’ CREED and ever. Amen. Celebrant: Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say: Doxology (Sung twice, 2 nd time with clapping) pg. 214 I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heav- Announcements en and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy BLESSING Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Closing Hymn: CP 341 GOD OF MERCY, GOD OF GRACE He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the DISMISSAL third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and T HANK YOU FOR W ORSHIPPING WITH U S ! is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come
3 ANNOUNCEMENTS MORNING PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY NEXT SUNDAY’S READIN GS Wednesdays @ 9:30am Isaiah 58:1-9; Matthew 5:13-20 Join us for a Morning Prayer service followed by a short Bible Study each Wednesday morning. This is a fun and THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP TEAM friendly time of discussion and Reader: Dean Correia learning. Duty Warden: No prior knowledge of the Bible is required. Come Dan Oke and check it out! Altar Guild: Wendy Cousins Greeter: This week’s readings: Peter Malue Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 72; Fellowship: Janet & Dean Correia Hebrews 11:23-31; Mark 6:1-6 Contact: jody@stlukepalermo.ca or 905-483-0860 for details! S T . L . L UKE ’ S U SED SED C EL ELL P HO NE A PPEAL PPEAL HONE St. Luke’s Vestry SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AFTER THE SERVICE! Help homeless youth stay connected and safe! Please plan to attend St. Luke ’ s annual Vestry Donate your old cell phone at St. Luke's. Just meeting following the service on February 9. remove the SIM card and "Factory Reset" the Committee leaders: if you haven ’ t already phone (Community Centre staff can help you do submitted your Vestry reports, please send this!) them to Roy at Phones can be dropped off at St. Luke’s community@stlukepalermo.ca as soon as welcome desk. possible! Family Cycle of Prayer: Ifeatu Okafor; Dan Oke; G.O. & Ann Oki; Gregory Park; Kathy Parker; Julie Parks; Tanya Peirce; Everie & Leonie Perera; Beatrice Prins; and their families. In the Niagara Diocese : Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton; the Rev. Canon Terry DeForest, Rector in the Interim; the Right Rev. David Ralph Spence, Pastoral Assistant; the Rev. Canon Dr. Sharyn Hall, Assistant Priest; the Rev. Dr. Dan Tatarnic, Pastoral Associate; the Rev. Canon Patrick (Paddy) Doran, Hon. Assistant; the Rev. Peter Hugh Ford, Hon. Assistant; the Rev. Dr. Eric Griffin, Hon. Assistant; the Rev. Canon J. Lefebvre, Hon. Assistant, the Rev. Canon Eric Charles Mills, Hon. Assistant; the Rev. Canon Brain Shoesmith, Hon. Assistant; the Rev. Canon William Thomas, Hon. Assistant; and all the people of that parish. In the Diocese of Cuba : The parish of San Juan Evangelista in Bacuranao; Rev. Frank Miguel Fernández Triana, minister-in-charge; and all the people of that parish.
4 FREE 5-week session continues Tuesday, February 4 — 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Learn how to prepare simple and delicious meals while meeting other seniors in your community. A certified culinary expert and chef will facilitate each class with great recipes and discussion topics! Come and share lunch — Email community3@stlukepalermo.ca today for more information! P OSTPONED Due to growing concerns in the local Chinese Communities about the recent coronavirus outbreak. A new date will be announced later. Tickets already purchased will be honoured at the new event, or may be refunded. Contact Rev. Garfjeld for tickets. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. The event will still be held at Appleby College. MARK YOUR CALENDARS • Tuesday, 4 February: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Seniors’ Community Kitchen • Sunday, 9 February: 11:45 am - S T . L UKE ’ S V ESTRY M EETING : P LAN TO ATTEND ! Thursday, 20 February: 6 pm - St. Luke’s Community Dinner • fb.me/stlukepalermo 3114 Dundas Street West, Oakville, Ontario L6M 4J3 905-825-3364 @stlukepalermo Website: www.stlukepalermo.ca Email: office@stlukepalermo.ca @stlukepalermo Christian Disciples … Transforming Lives … Building Community
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