1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Epiphany 5
February 5, 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 185 of the green
Book of Alternative Services. The hymns can be found in the
blue Book of Common Praise.
Organ Prelude Intermezzo - Healey Willan
The Gathering of God’s People
Processional Hymn 40 “O spirit of the living God” (Wareham)
Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p. 186
Collect of the Day: Merciful Lord, grant to your
faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be
cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a
quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is
alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 40: 21-31
read by Rueben Russouw
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not
been told you from the beginning? Have you not
understood from the foundations of the earth? It is
he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its

3. inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out
the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a
tent to
live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the
rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they
planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when
he blows upon them, and they wither, and the
tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then
will you compare me, or who is my
equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high
and see: Who created these? He who brings out their
host and numbers them, calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not
one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak,
O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my
right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not
known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the
everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary; his
understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to
the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even
youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall
exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall
renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings
like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they
shall walk and not faint.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 147: 1-12, 21 (sung) (Tone VIII.1)

4. How good it is to sing praises to our God:
how pleasant it is to hon-our him with praise.
The Lord rebuilds Jer-u-sa-lem:
he gathers the ex-iles of Israel.
He heals the bro-ken-heart-ed:
and binds up their wounds.
He counts the number of the stars:
and calls them all by their names.
Great is our Lord and mighty in pow-er:
there is no limit to his wisdom.
The Lord lifts up the low-ly:
but casts the wick-ed to the ground.
Sing to the Lord with thanks-giv-ing:
make music to our God upon the harp.
He covers the heavens with clouds *
and pre-pares rain for the earth;
He makes grass to grow upon the moun-tains *
and green plants to serve man-kind.
He provides food for flocks and herds *
and for the young ra-vens when they cry.
He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him,*
in those who await his gra-cious fav-our.
He has not done so to any other na-tion;*
to them he has not re-veal’d his judge-ments.
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 FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE

5. CORINTHIANS 9: 16-23
read by Marina
Russouw
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for
boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to
me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of
my own will, I have
a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted
with a commission. What then is my reward? Just
this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel
free of charge, so as not to make full use of my
rights in the gospel. For though I am free with
respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so
that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became
as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the
law I became as one under the law (though I myself
am not under the law) so that I might win those
under the law. To those outside the law I became as
one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s
law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win
those outside the law. To the weak I became weak,
so that I might win the weak. I have become all
things to all people, that I might by all means save
some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I
may share in its blessings.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.
Thanks be to God.
Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Choir: God is to be feared in his holy place
He is the Lord Israel’s God:
He gives strength and power to his people
bless-ed be God
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

6. Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Mark 1: 29-39.
All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the
house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever,
and they told Jesus
about her at once. He came and took her by the
hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and
she began to serve them. That evening, at sundown,
they brought to him all who were sick or possessed
with demons. And the whole city was gathered
around the door. And he cured many who were sick
with various diseases, and cast out many demons;
and he would not permit the demons to speak,
because they knew him. In the morning, while it was
still very dark, he got up and went out to a
deserted place and there he prayed. And Simon and
his companions hunted for him. When they found
him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for
you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the
neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the
message there also; for that is what I came out to
do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming
the message in their synagogues and casting out
demons.
Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

7. Homily
Anthem God be in my head - Andrew Carter
God be in my head, and in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking;
God be at mine end, and at my departing.
Prayers of the People led by Rhonda Boyce
Confession and Absolution p. 191
We Share the Peace of Christ
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 384 “Praise to the Lord, the almighty”
(Lobe den Herren)
Prayer over the Gifts: God of compassion and
forgiveness, receive our offering this day, and
make us one with him who is our peace, Jesus
Christ our Saviour. Amen.
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.”
Eucharistic Prayer 1 p. 193
The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
All: We, being many, are one body,
for we all share in the one bread.

8. Communion Hymn 48 “Let all mortal flesh” (Picardy)
Prayer after Communion: Eternal God, in you we find
peace beyond all telling. May we who share in
this heavenly banquet be instruments of your
peace on earth, in the name of Jesus Christ the
Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
The Doxology p. 214
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 577 “God of grace and God of glory”
(Cwm Rhondda)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Sabbath Joy - Norman
Warren
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
Honorary Assistant: Fr. David Hoopes
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Communion Minister: Marina Russouw
Children’s Focus: Teresa Johnson
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Server: Anne Strain
Sidespeople: (Team 3) Captain – Michael Miller;
Bill Strain, Doug Inniss, Lester Miller, Jane Smith

9. Chancel Guild: Teresa Johnson
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Continuing Indaba Process
Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. Barnabas (Chester)
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Children’s Ministry
Music Notes:
Healey Willan (1880-1968) was in his lifetime the ‘dean of
Canadian composers’, having produced a prodigious amount of
music not only for the church and organ but also chamber and
orchestral music as well as an opera. He was also responsible
for teaching many of the next generation’s composers at the
Royal Conservatory of Music in addition to his work at the
Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Today’s prelude, “Intermezzo”,
is from a suite of five pieces that Dr. Willan composed to show
off the organ at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Ottawa.
Andrew Carter (born 1939), who wrote today’s anthem, is a
prolific English composer whose style is similar to that of the
better-known (and even more prolific) John Rutter. The text of
the anthem is an ancient one, from a publication called the
Sarum Primer, originally published in England in 1514.
Norman Warren (born 1934) was educated at Dulwich College,
Corpus Christi College, and Ridley Hall Theological College in
Cambridge, and was ordained in the Church of England in 1961.
He served as vicar of St. Paul's Church, Leamington Spa
(1963-1977), rector of Morden (1977-1989), and since 1989 has
been archdeacon of Rochester. Warren was a member of the
Jubilate Group committees that published Psalm Praise (1973)
and Hymns for Today's Church (1982). He has composed over
one hundred hymn tunes as well as this morning’s postlude,
“Sabbath Joy”.
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10. LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Welcome
This morning we welcome the Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd as
our new Interim Priest-in-Charge.
No Monday Night Bible study this week
There will be no Monday night Bible study this week. It will
resume at 7 PM in the rector’s study on Monday, February
13th when the Parable of the Talents and Rewards will be
discussed. The lesson will be Matthew 25: 14-30. All are
welcome.
Vestry in two weeks
Our annual Vestry meeting will take place following the 10:30
service on February 19th. Please plan to attend. The reports will
be available to take home and read next Sunday.
You are invited to our ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER!
We invite you to our Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 21st
at St. Barnabas Church in the Upper Hall. Entrance is off
Hampton Ave. We will be serving sausages, juice, coffee and
tea along with our fluffy light pancakes. Dinner will be served
between 5 and 7 PM. Adults $5.00; children $3.00.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, February 9th 11 AM – 1 PM Doors Open for Prayer
Thursday, February 9th 12 noon Choir Practice
In the downstairs choir room
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 9th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, February 12th Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
9:00 AM Said Eucharist
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist
7:00 PM Taizé
Readings: 2 Kings 5: 1-14; Psalm 30
1 Corinthians 9: 24-27; Mark 1: 40-45
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14. 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