1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM
September 9, 2012
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1
416-463-1344
www.stbarnabas-toronto.com
Let us faithfully witness to the Risen Jesus, giving generously of
our lives and substance for the relief of the poor and the sharing
of the Gospel, bringing encouragement to all.

2. (From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)
Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185
of the green Book of Alternative Services.
Organ Prelude Prelude on ‘Rhosymedre’
– Ralph Vaughan Williams
(Please stand as the choir and clergy enter.)
The Gathering of God’s People
Opening Hymn 484 “In Christ there is no east or west”
(St. Bernard #607)
Service Music: David Hurd
Greeting
Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p.186
Collect of the Day: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful
people, that richly bearing the fruit of good works, we may
by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF PROVERBS 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23
Read by Esma Brathwaite
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour
is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor have this in
common: the Lord is the maker of them all. Whoever sows
injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of anger will fail. Those

3. who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the
poor. Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the
afflicted at the gate; for the Lord pleads their cause and despoils
of life those who despoil them.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 125 (To be said responsively.)
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever.
The hills stand about Jerusalem;
so does the Lord stand round about his people,
from this time forth for evermore.
The sceptre of the wicked shall not hold sway over the
land allotted to the just,
so that the just shall not put their hands to evil.
Show your goodness, O Lord, to those who are good
and to those who are true of heart.
As for those who turn aside to crooked ways,
the Lord will lead them away with the evildoers;
but peace be upon Israel.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son
and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be:
world without end. Amen.
A READING FROM THE LETTER OF JAMES 2: 1-10, 14-17
Read by Dr. Steven Shubert
My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favouritism
really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person
with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly,

4. and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you
take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Have a
seat here, please,” while to the one who is poor you say, “Stand
there,” or, “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions
among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the
poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the
kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you
have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you?
Is it not they who drag you into court? Is it not they who
blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? You
do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the
scripture, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” But if
you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the
law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails
in one point has become accountable for all of it. What good is
it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not
have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked
and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace;
keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their
bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it
has no works, is dead.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
The Gospel
The Lord be with you: And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Mark 7: 24-37.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a
house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he

5. could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had
an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came
and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of
Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of
her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it
is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.”
But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat
the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For saying that,
you may go—the demon has left your daughter.” So she went
home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.
Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of
Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis.
They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his
speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took
him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers
into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking
up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is,
“Be opened.” And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue
was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to
tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously
they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure,
saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf
to hear and the mute to speak.”
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed p. 189
Prayers of the People led by Sue Ann Elite
Confession & Absolution p. 191
Sharing Christ’s Peace

6. We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 524 “O Christ the great foundation”
(Aurelia)
Prayer over the Gifts: Great and holy God, accept our
offering of labour and love. May we bring you true and
spiritual worship and be one with you. We ask this in the
name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 191
The Lord’s Prayer p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: “I am the bread of life,” says the Lord.
“Whoever comes to me will never be hungry;
whoever believes in me will never thirst.”.
All: Taste and see that the Lord is good;
Happy are they who trust in him!
“People of all ages and denominations who are baptized into Christ
are invited and encouraged to share in communion. If you will not be
receiving bread and wine, we would be pleased if you would join us
at the Lord’s Table for a blessing.”
Prayer after Communion: Father, your word and sacrament
give us food and life. May we who have shared in holy things
bear fruit to your honour and glory, in the name of Jesus
Christ the Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
Doxology p. 214

7. Announcements
Final Hymn 576 “For the healing of the nations”
(Westminster
Abbey)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Prelude in F minor – J. S. Bach
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We welcome all who are new or visiting today. If we can serve
you or you wish to know more about the church, please fill out
a visitors envelope, available in pews or at back of church.
The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the
Glory of God in loving memory of
Harry & Winnie Watson.
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Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Communion Minister: Marina Russouw
Sidespeople: Team 2 – Captain: Neville Reid;
Grace Caldwell-Hill, Millie Lowe, Lyn Inniss,
Barbara Parks, Darryl Nakamoto
Chancel Guild: Joyce Connell, Winnifred Dottin
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer, The Anglican Church of Tanzania,
The Most Reverend Valentino Mokiwa, Archbishop of Tanzania
& Bishop of Dar-es-Salaam

8. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, The Bridge Prison Ministry,
Brampton (LOFT)
Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. Matthew’s
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Children’s Ministry
SJ Cycle of Prayer, St. Nicholas, Birchmount
& St. Paul, Bloor Street
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Music Notes:
As prolific a composer as he was, Ralph Vaughan Williams
(1872-1958) did not write a lot of solo music for the organ. His
‘Three Preludes on Welsh Tunes’ were written in 1920, and the
second, Rhosymedre, is the most popular of the three. It is a
reserved work of great serenity and beauty, and is based upon
the tune by J.D. Edwards (1805 - 1885) which is sung to this
morning’s communion hymn, “You call us Lord to be”.
Following the majesty of today’s final hymn is an equally
majestic Prelude in F minor by J.S. Bach (1685-1750). It is not
one of his best-known works but is one that deserves a wider
hearing. The ending is unusual for Bach in that there is a
“cadenza” – an improvised or written out (in this case it is
written out) flourish before the final cadence.
We welcome the choir’s return to duty this morning after a
well-earned summer vacation. Practices resume this week –
on Thursday, September 13th at 7:45 PM in the downstairs

9. choir room. If you, or someone you know, might be interested
in joining us, please see Neil after the service, or call him at
416-410-1504, or email him at nshoulton@gmail.com.
The choir will be hosting another Bake Sale on Saturday,
September 15th, beginning at 11 AM. We have
raised several hundred dollars towards the Organ Restoration
Fund so far, in the process slaking many a sweet tooth with
delicious home-baked treats. Please come out and support this
worthy project.
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LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Bible Study this week
Monday night Bible study will resume at 7:00 PM on Monday,
September 10th in the rector’s study. All are welcome.
Meeting next Sunday
There will be a Chancel Guild meeting following the 10:30
service next Sunday, September 16th.
No Advisory Board until October
The Advisory Board will meet in the rector’s office at 7:30
PM on Tuesday, October 9th. All are welcome - we’d love to
see some new people!

10. Our Faith – Our Hope
Good news – the first parish rebate cheques have gone out and
we have received a cheque equal to 40 % of St. Barnabas’
donations received so far by the campaign. Future instalments
will be sent out every three months to reflect the rebate portion
of all funds received from the last payment date.
Who are you going to invite?
Back to Church Sunday is coming up soon: on September
30th! Start thinking now about who you’d like to invite.
Diocesan Prayer Conference
Dr. Michael Knowles will be addressing the topic “Living the
Payer that Jesus Taught” at the above conference at St.
John’s, York Mills, on October 20th. For more info, contact
Carol-Anne Foty at 416-767-0253 or cafoty@rogers.com.
Outreach Conference
Also on October 20th, the Outreach Networking conference,
from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Holy Trinity School in Richmond
Hill. For more info and to register visit
www.toronto.anglican.ca/outreach conference.
Speaking of Jesus
For one night: How to begin talking naturally about your faith.
John Bowen will conduct a seminar on October 17th at 7:30
PM at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 100 Old Orchard Blvd.,
Toronto M5M 2E2 http://sttimothy.ca/bowen.
What are we reading?

11. The St. Barnabas Book Club has chosen the following two
books to discuss this fall: Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje
(Oct. 3rd) and Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen (Nov. 7th).
The Children's Corner
Children are always welcome at our services. We have a small
area, especially designed for the younger saints, which is
located at the back of the church where you will find a number
of toys, books and craft supplies. Please make yourself at home!
Sunday school during the 10:30 service will resume in the fall.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, September 13th 7:45 PM Choir practice
In the downstairs choir room
Saturday, September 15th 11 AM Choir Bake Sale
At the back of the church
In support of the Organ Restoration Fund
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 13th 12 noon Holy Eucharist

12. Sunday, September 16th Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Services with Anointing
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:30 AM Sung Eucharist
Readings: Proverbs 1: 20-33; Psalm 19;
James 3: 1-12; Mark 8: 27-38
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CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
HONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHC
DEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
LEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Davenport, Jane Smith
Lyn Inniss, Everod Miller,
Jan Booker
ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER Neil Houlton
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Mary Roycroft Ranni
ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates