This document provides the order of service for Palm Sunday at St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church in Toronto. The service includes readings from Isaiah and Philippians, singing hymns, praying the Lord's Prayer, sharing communion, and a homily by Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd. The service emphasizes the transition from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the solemn events of Holy Week.

1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
10:30 AM
Palm Sunday
April 1, 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.

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 service begins on page 297 of the
green Book of Alternative Services.
A Choral Introduction to Palm Sunday
Procession of Palms – Malcolm Williamson
(please see note)
The Liturgy of the Palms (page 297)
Let us go forth in peace.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
Processional Hymn 181 “All Glory, Laud and honor”
(St. Theodulph)
If you wish and are able, you are invited to join our
Palm Sunday procession. Please join the procession after the choir.
Collect of the Day
Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, in tender love
for all our human race you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus
Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross.
May we follow the example of his great humility, and share
in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

3. Children’s Focus led by the Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 50: 4–9a
read by Darryl Nakamoto
In this servant poem from Isaiah, the writer may
have been thinking of an individual or of the nation
as a whole or of the coming Messiah,. But New
Testament writers saw in the words a description of
the Lord’s passion.
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher,
that I may know how to sustain the weary with a
word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my
ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God
has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did
not turn backward. I gave my back to those who
struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out
the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and
spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have
not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like
flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he
who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with
me? Let us stand up together. Who are my
adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord
God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 31: 9-16
Have mercy on me O LORD for I am in trou-ble; *

4. my eye is consumed with sorrow / and also my throat and
my bel-ly.
For my life is wasted with grief and my years with sigh-
ing; *my strength fails me because of affliction
and my bones are con-sum’d.
I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my
neighbors /
a dismay to those of my ac-quain-tance; *
when they see me in the street they a-void me.
I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; *
I am as useless as a bro-ken pot.
For I have heard the whispering of the crowd / fear is all a-
round; *
they put their heads together against me / they plot to take my
life.
But as for me I have trusted in you O LORD. *
I have said “You are my God.
My times are in your hand; *
rescue me from the hand of my enemies / and from those
who per-se-cute me.
Make your face to shine upon your ser-vant, *
and in your lovingkind-ness save me.”
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 PHILIPPIANS 2: 5–
11
read by Helen Taylor
In this passage, Paul sums up his belief in Jesus
Christ.

5. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
who, though he was in the form of God, did not
regard equality with God as something to be
exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a
slave, being born in human likeness. And being
found in human form, he humbled himself and
became obedient to the point of death—even death
on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name that is above every name, so
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in
heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every
tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to
the glory of God the Father.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
"The readers are invited to come forward during the singing of
the Gospel Acclamation."
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: Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death,
death on a cross.
But God raised him high and gave him the name
which is above all names.
All: Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.
Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.

6. Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Gospeller: The Reading of the Passion according to
Mark 14: 1–15: 47. (See enclosed booklet.)
Affirmation of Faith p. 188
Prayers of the People led by Rhonda Boyce
Confession and Absolution p. 191
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 184 “My Song is Love Unknown”
(Love Unknown)
Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, the suffering and death
of Jesus, your only Son, makes us pleasing in your sight.
Alone we can do nothing, but through his sacrifice, may we
receive your love and mercy. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer 5 p. 204
The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread 7 p. 213
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.

7. “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 Hymns 202 “There is a green hill” (Horsley)
56 “I am the Bread” (Picket Wood)
Prayer after Communion: (Please stand as you are able.) God
our help and strength, you have satisfied our hunger with
this Eucharistic food. Strengthen our faith, that through the
death and resurrection of your Son, we may be led to
salvation, for he is Lord now and for ever. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
Celebrant: All your works praise you, O Lord
All: And your faithful servants bless you.
Gracious God, we thank you for feeding us with the body
and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May we who share his
body, live his risen life; we, who drink his cup, bring life to
others; we, whom the Spirit lights, give light to the world.
Keep us in the hope you have set before us, so that we and
all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to
praise your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 187 “As royal banners” (Gonfalon Royal)
Dismissal
To emphasize the transition from the triumphal entry of Jesus
into Jerusalem to the solemnity of Holy Week, there is no organ

8. postlude. Please take a minute in silence to ponder and pray
about the events of the week ahead.
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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 and in loving memory of
former members of the Friendship Circle.
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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: Janet Booker
Sidesteam: Team 1: Eleanor Morgan – Capt.; Everod Miller,
Vivian Rodney, Grantley Hinkson, Sheila Lightfoot,
Lori Lightfoot, Tracey Ferguson

9. Chancel Guild: Teresa Johnson
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle, Diocesan Conference of the Manitoba-
Northwestern Ontario Synod
Deanery Cycle, St. Saviour’s
Parish Cycle, Outreach Ministry
SJAC Cycle, Land Program, Grahamstown, South Africa
& McEwan Housing & Support
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PROCESSION OF PALMS – MALCOLM WILLIAMSON
In the late 1960s I was introduced to Procession of Palms by my
organ teacher who had the confidence to ask me to accompany
his choir in a Palm Sunday service. Since that time I’ve
incorporated it into several Palm Sunday services in different

10. ways, the most effective being at the start of the service in place
of an organ prelude and preceding the traditional procession.
The work is a bit longer than the usual anthem, being in 5
sections and using words familiar to us all. It begins with a
contemporary musical setting of “Ride on, ride on in majesty”,
followed by a jaunty “All glory, laud and honour”. Then comes
a more somber setting of the text “O Saviour of the world, who
by thy cross and precious blood …..”, sung by 2 soloists. A
beautiful “Benedictus qui venit” (Blessed is he who comes in
the name of the Lord) follows, and the work ends with rousing
shouts of “Hosanna” from the choir.
Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003) was Australian born but
spent his working life in the UK where he was Master of the
Queen’s Musick from 1975 until his death. He composed
Procession of Palms in 1961.
Neil Houlton
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LIFE AND MINISTRY OF THE COMMUNITY
Monday Night Bible study

11. This Monday, April 2nd, the group will be attending the Bishop’s
Holy Week Mission at St. Luke’s, rather than meeting at St.
Barnabas. (See below.)
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
Guest author this week
On Wednesday, April 4th, St. Barnabas’ Book Club will be
hosting a reading by Toronto author, Andrew Borokowski,
whose book of short stories, Copernicus Avenue, we will be
discussing.
Screening in Faith
Please join us after the 10:30 AM service on April 15 for a
Screening in Faith workshop. Although this is required for
designated ministries, all are welcome.
A Conference at Wycliffe
Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence: Covenant,
Communion, and the Future of Global Anglicanism – Thursday,
May 10th and Friday, May 11th. For full conference details visit
www.wycliffecollege.ca/covenant. There are several application
forms at the back of the church.

12. HOLY WEEK AT ST. BARNABAS
Thursday, April 5th Maundy Thursday
12 noon Contemporary service in the chancel
7:00 PM Sung Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar
Friday, April 6th Good Friday
10:00 AM Danforth Ecumenical Good Friday Walk,
starting at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church
2:00 PM Service of the Stations of the Cross
April 8th Easter Sunday
Service with Anointing
10:30 AM Easter Celebration
Readings: Acts 10: 34-43; Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15: 1-11; Mark 16: 1-8
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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

14. ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr. Eugene Gates