1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM
ADVENT ONE
Sunday, December 2, 2012
361 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ont. 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.
(From the COLLECT for ST. BARNABAS)

2. Welcome to St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church.
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 185
of the green Book of Alternative Services.
(Stand as you are able.)
Organ Prelude Nun komm der heiden Heiland - J. S. Bach
Come now, Saviour of the Gentiles,
recognised as the child of the Virgin,
so that all the world is amazed
God ordained such a birth for him.
The Gathering of God’s People
Opening Hymn 89 “O come, O come, Emmanuel”
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath
By day and by night, and through every season, you watch over
us, God Most High. We praise you for this Advent wreath. It is
the evergreen crown of your royal people, and it shines with the
promise of eternal victory.
By the light of the wreath we shall keep watch for your Son, our
Lord Jesus Christ, who will comfort our fears and bring hope to
our waiting world.
All glory be yours, now and forever. Amen.
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Celebrant: We will light the first candle of the Advent wreath
this morning, and a new candle each Sunday throughout Advent
to remind us of the journey we are about to take. The increase in
light reminds us of the light that is coming into the world to
enlighten every person.

3. Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Hope. Our
hope is in God, and his son Jesus Christ. He is the one through
whom God has promised to save and redeem his people. We
light this candle today to remind us that Jesus is our hope and
the hope of the world. We thank God for the promises he has
made for us and for the light God has brought into the world.
The lighting of the first candle – the Candle of Hope
Greeting
Collect for Purity p. 185
The Kyrie p. 186
Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, whose
will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our
Lord and King, grant that the peoples of the earth, now
divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought
together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus led by The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH 33: 14-16
Read by Everod Miller
14The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil
the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of
Judah. 15In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous
Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and
righteousness in the land. 16In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which
it will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”

4. .
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 25: 1-9
To you O LORD I lift up my soul / my God I put my trust in you;
*
let me not be humiliated nor let my enemies tri-umph o-ver
me.
Let none who look to you be put to shame; *
let the treacherous be dis-ap-point-ed in their schemes.
Show me your ways O LORD, *
and teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, *
for you are the God of my salvation / in you have I trusted
all the day long.
Remember O LORD your compassion and love, *
for they are from e-ver-last-ing.
Remember not the sins of my youth and my trans-gres-
sions; *
remember me according to your love / and for the sake of
your good-ness O LORD.
Gracious and upright is the LORD; *
therefore he teaches sin-ners in his way.
He guides the humble in do-ing right *
and teaches his way to the low-ly.
All the paths of the LORD are love and faith-ful-ness *
to those who keep his covenant and his test-i-mo-nies.
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.

5. A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE
THESSALONIANS 3: 9-13 Read by Sheila Cram
9How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy
that we feel before our God because of you? 10Night and day we
pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore
whatever is lacking in your faith. 11Now may our God and
Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. 12And
may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one
another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. 13And
may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be
blameless before our God and Father God and Father at the
coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Choir: Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia
All: Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia
Cantor: Shout with a loud voice joyful messenger
to Je-ru-sa-lem: Here is the Lord God co-ming
with po-wer.
All: Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia
Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And with thy spirit.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke 21: 25-36.
All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus said, 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the
stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the
roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from

6. fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the
powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27Then they will see ‘the
Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory.
28Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise
your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 29Then
he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
30as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and
know that summer is already near. 31So also, when you see these
things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all
things have taken place. 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but
my words will not pass away. 34Be on guard so that your hearts
are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the
worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, 35like a
trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole
earth. 36Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the
strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to
stand before the Son of Man.”
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily
Anthem “People, look east” – French carol arr. by
Martin Shaw
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed p. 189
Prayers of the People led by Rhonda Boyce
Confession & Absolution p. 191
Sharing Christ’s Peace
(All stand)
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.

7. (The members of the community, ministers and people, may
greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Offertory Hymn 114 “Lo, he comes with clouds descending”
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
“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 Over the Gifts: God of love and power, your word stirs
within us the expectation of the coming of your Son. Accept
all we offer you this day, and sustain us with your promise of
eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer1 page 193
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: God of promise,
you prepare a banquet for us in your kingdom.
All: Happy are those who are called
to the supper of the Lamb.
Communion Hymn 92 “O day of God, draw nigh”
Sharing God’s Love in the World
Prayer after Communion: God for whom we wait, you have
fed us with the bread of eternal life. Keep us ever watchful,
that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man. We
ask this in the name of Christ the Lord. Amen.
Doxology Page 214

8. Announcements
Closing Hymn 97 “Jesus came, the heavens adoring”
Organ Postlude Wachet auf! (Sleepers, wake!) - J. S. Bach
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 visitor’s 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
Organist: Neil Houlton
Communion Minister: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Sidespeople: (Team 4) Captain – Art Lowe; Gary Davenport,
Harold Sanders, Janis Clennett
Chancel Guild: Joyce Connell, Winifred Dottin
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Anglican Cycle of Prayer, The Members of the Anglican
Church of Canada
Diocesan Cycle, Samaritan House Community Ministries,
Barrie (FaithWorks)
Deanery Cycle, St. Luke’s
Parish Cycle, Our Parish Administrator

9. Outreach & Advocacy Cycle, All Saints, Collingwood & All
Saints, Sherbourne St.
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LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
No Bible study until the New Year
Monday Night Bible study will resume in the New Year on
January 21, 2013 at 7 PM. All are welcome.
Advent Study Group following the service today
Please join us on Sundays during the first three weeks in Advent
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we prepare our hearts to
celebrate Jesus' birth. This year's theme will be the Holy
Eucharist. Today’s topic - Judaism, Jesus and the Eucharist.
Next Sunday, December 9 - The Eucharist in the Early Church.

10. Then, on December 16 - Scholastic, Reformation and Anglican
Approaches to the Eucharist.
The Brothers of Holy Cross Priory invite you to join them for
A Time of Quiet Reflection for Advent on Saturday,
December 8th at St. John’s Anglican Church, West Toronto, 288
Humberside Ave. from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Theme:
Meditations from the writings of George Herbert, priest & poet
(1593-1633).Meditation Leader: The Rev. Susan Bell.
No charge. Bring your own lunch. R.S.V.P Holy Cross Priory,
416-767-9081 ext. 24.
Advisory Board
Advisory Board will meet one week from Tuesday on
December 11th at 7:30 PM in the rector’s study.
Would you like to join?
Please find below a list of areas where our Ministries are
lacking in strength. If you are interested in joining ANY OF
THESE MINISTRIES, please see Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd or
any member of the Leadership Team. We would love to direct
you to the appropriate Ministry Chairs of any of the following:
the Chancel Guild , the Outreach Program, the Sunday
School, the Day Care Board, the Sides Teams, the Coffee
Hour, the Lay Visitors, the Readers and the Choir.

11. One Midweek Eucharist in December
Because Fr. David has to be away a lot in December there will
only be one Thursday Eucharist this month. He WILL be here
on December 13th and then not until the first Thursday in the
New Year, January 3rd.
Christmas is coming
Our special Christmas services will be as follows:
Monday, December 24th 4 PM Family Eucharist & Carols
Monday, December 24th 10:30 PM Carols & Eucharist
Tuesday, December 25th 10:30 AM Said Eucharist
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, December 6th 7:45 PM Choir Practice
In the downstairs choir room
Sunday, December 9th 12 noon Advent Study Group

12. In the rector’s study
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sun. Dec. 9th Advent 2
Services with Anointing
9:00 AM Said Eucharist
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist
2:30 PM Nisbet Lodge
Readings: Baruch 5: 1-9; Benedictus
Philippians 1: 3-11; Luke 3: 1-6
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13. 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