1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 18, 2012
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto M4K 1P1
416-463-1344
www.stbarnabas-toronto.com

2. 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.
(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)
Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 230 of the green
Book of Alternative Services. The hymns can be found in the
blue Book of Common Praise.
Organ Preludes Psalm Prelude Set 1 No. 1 Herbert Howells
The Gathering of God’s People
Processional Hymn 607 “ Come, let us to the Lord our God”
(St. Bernard)
Service Music: Missa L’Hora Passa – Ludovico da Viadana
(This morning the choir will sing this special setting of the
Kyrie, Sanctus and Benedictus for choir alone.)
The Penitential Rite
The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit: a broken and contrite
heart. O God, you will not despise.
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 God’s 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

3. 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, and walk in
your ways to the glory of your name. Amen.
Almighty God, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from
all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep
us in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kyrie Eleison
Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy
Christe eleison Christ, Have mercy
Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy
Collect of the Day: Gracious Father, whose blessed
Son Jesus Christ came from heaven to be the true
bread which gives life to the world, evermore give
us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in
him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus led by Teresa Johnson
The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF NUMBERS 21: 4–9
Read by Ken Bark
From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red
Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but the people
became impatient on the way. The people spoke
against God and against Moses, “Why have you
brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?
For there is no food and no water, and we detest this
miserable food.” Then the Lord sent poisonous

4. serpents among the people, and they bit the people,
so that many Israelites died. The people came to
Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking
against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to
take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed
for the people. And the Lord said to Moses, “Make a
poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and
everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live.” So
Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a
pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that
person would look at the serpent of bronze and live.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks
be to God.
PSALM 107: 1-3, 17-22 (Tone VI)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, *
and his mercy en-dures for ever.
Let all those whom the LORD has redeemed pro-claim *
that he redeemed them from the hand of the foe.
He gathered them out of the lands; *
from the east and from the west / from the north and from the
south.
Some were fools and took to re-bel-lious ways; *
they were afflicted be-cause of their sins.
They abhorred all manner of food *
and drew near to death’s door.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trou-ble, *
and he delivered them from their distress.
He sent forth his word and heal’d them *
and saved them from the grave.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his mer-cy *
and the wonders he does for his chil-dren.

5. Let them offer a sacrifice of thanks-gi-ving *
and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son,
and to the Ho-ly Spi-rit.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be,
world with-out end A-men.
A READING FROM THE LETTER OF PAUL TO THE EPHESIANS 2: 1–10
Read by Muriel Beard
You were dead through the trespasses and sins in
which you once lived, following the course of this
world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the
spirit that is now at work among those who are
disobedient. All of us once lived among them in the
passions of our flesh, following the desires of flesh
and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath,
like everyone else. But God, who is rich in mercy,
out of the great love with which he loved us even
when we were dead through our trespasses, made us
alive together with Christ—by grace you have been
saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with
him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in
the ages to come he might show the immeasurable
riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ
Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through
faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of
God—not the result of works, so that no one may
boast. For we are what he has made us, created in
Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared
beforehand to be our way of life.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to
God.

6. Gospel Acclamation
Choir: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
All: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
Choir: God so loved the world that he gave his only
Son: everyone who believes in him has eternal
life.
All: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory
Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John 3: 14-21.
All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus said, “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the
wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that
whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so
that everyone who believes in him may not perish
but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send
the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in
order that the world might be saved through him.
Those who believe in him are not condemned; but
those who do not believe are condemned already,
because they have not believed in the name of the
only Son of God. And this is the judgement, that the
light has come into the world, and people loved
darkness rather than light because their deeds were
evil. For all who do evil hate the light and do not
come to the light, so that their deeds may not be

7. exposed. But those who do what is true come to the
light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds
have been done in God.”
Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ.
All: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily
Solo Jesus, Savior, I am Thine (from ‘St. Matthew Passion’)
- J. S. Bach (Virginia Wright, mezzo-soprano)
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Jesus, Savior, I am Thine
Come and dwell my heart within.
All things else I count but loss,
And I glory in thy cross.
Dearer than the world beside
Is the Savior who hath died.
Affirmation of Faith p. 234
Prayers of the People led by Sue Ann Elite
Sharing Christ’s Peace
Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 551 “My faith looks up to thee” (Olivet)
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
Prayer Over the Gifts: God of mercy and compassion, your
Word calls us home to faith and love. Accept all we offer you
this day, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer A p. 241
The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 245
The Breaking of the Bread

8. Celebrant: We break this bread,
All: Communion in Christ’s body once broken
Celebrant: Let your Church be the wheat which bears its
fruit in dying.
All: If we have died with him, we shall live with
him; if we hold firm, we shall reign with 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.”
Communion Hymn 72 “Bread of Heaven”
(Jesu, meine Zuversicht)
Communion Motet Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz
- Brahms
Create in me, O God, a pure heart,
And grant anew a right spirit within me.
Prayer after Communion: (Please stand.) Giver of life, you
enlighten all who come into the world. Fill our hearts with
the splendour of your grace, that we may perfectly love you
and worthily praise your holy name, through Jesus Christ
the Lord. Amen.
Doxology p. 247
The Blessing
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 398 “Let us with a gladsome mind”
(Monkland)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Divertimento - Frederick Karam

9. 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.
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Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Communion Minister: Marina Russouw
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Server: Anne Strain
Sidespeople: (Team 4) Captain – Art Lowe;
Gary Davenport, Harold Sanders, Janis Clennett,
Marina Russouw, Rueben Russouw
Chancel Guild: Muriel Beard
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Crosslinks Housing & Support
Services (LOFT)
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Lay Anointers
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LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Lenten Study Series: Ethical Decision-Making and the
Hebrew Bible - Work sessions will be held in the side chapel

10. following the 10:30 service. A light lunch will be available in
Rev. Shepherd’s study. Everyone is welcome. This week: Elijah
and the Strategic Retreat
Taizé tonight
For a time of quiet contemplation, gentle music and prayer,
come to the Taizé service here this evening and bring a friend.
Doors open at 6:30; service starts at 7:00 PM.
Monday Night Bible study
Bible study with Grace’s will continue Monday, March 19th
at 7:00 PM in the rector’s study. The topic will be “The Healing
of Jairus’ Daughter.” All are welcome.
Next week’s guest speaker
Chris Miller is an activist theologian in the Anglican tradition.
Chris has studied theology at St Paul University in Ottawa and
at the Toronto School of Theology and works for the Student
Christian Movement as an organizer, trainer, and fundraiser, and
for Real Food for Real Kids as the Elementary School Lunch
Club Coordinator. Chris is active in community education and
action on issues ranging from anti-poverty, and youth work to
peace and nonviolence.
Concert postponed
We regret that the Music for Saxophone and Organ concert
scheduled for next Sunday has had to be postponed until a later
date.
For Lent

11. Please join us for a Lenten quiet day at St. Barnabas
on Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 10:00 AM until
3:00 PM. Registration and coffee start at 9:30
AM. Sister Jessica of the Sisters of St. John the Divine
will lead the day's reflection on the theme of The
Seven Last Words of Christ. Please bring your own
lunch. All are welcome.
Loving the Bible
Without losing your mind! – A Holy Week Mission led by
Bishop Patrick Yu. This 3-evening discussion series will explore
critical issues regarding scripture and using the Bible
beneficially. Attend as many evenings as you are able and please
note that no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome to
come to this free event. Monday, April 2nd, Tuesday, April 3rd
and Wednesday, April 4th – 6:45 to 8:30 PM. Church of St.
Luke, 904 Coxwell Ave. 416-421-6878
Book Club hosts author next month
The St. Barnabas Book Club will be hosting a reading by
Andrew Borokowski on Wednesday, April 4th at 10:30 AM in
the rector’s study. The book under discussion is his Copernicus
Avenue.
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12. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, March 22nd 11 AM–1 PM Doors Open for Prayer
Thursday, March 22nd 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, March 25th 12:30 PM Lenten Series
In the Chapel
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 22nd 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, March 25th Fifth Sunday in Lent
9:00 AM Said Eucharist
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist
Guest Speaker: Chris Miller
Readings: Jeremiah 31: 31-34; Psalm 119: 9-16
Hebrews 5: 5-10; John 12: 20-33
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13. Reflection
CLERGY The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
HONORARY ASSISTANT Fr. David Hoopes, OHC
DEACON The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill

14. 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