This document provides the order of service for Easter Sunday at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Toronto, including readings, hymns, prayers, and announcements for upcoming church events such as a discernment meeting to discuss finding a new parish priest.

1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Easter 2
Sunday, April 15, 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
10:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST
Our 10:30 AM Worship Service begins on page 230
of the green Book of Alternative Services.
Organ Prelude Dolcezza - Percy Whitlock
The Gathering of God’s People
Opening Hymn 205 “The day of resurrection”
Greeting
Collect for Purity p. 230
The Summary of the Law p. 231
The Gloria p. 231
Collect for the Day: Almighty and eternal God, the strength
of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may
we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of
Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus led by Teresa Johnson

3. The Story of God’s People
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS 4: 32-35
read by Everod Miller
Now the whole group of those who believed were of
one heart and soul, and no one claimed private
ownership of any possessions, but everything they
owned was held in common.
With great power the apostles gave their testimony
to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace
was upon them all. There was not a needy person
among them, for as many as owned lands or houses
sold them and brought the proceeds of what was
sold. They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was
distributed to each as any had need.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 133 (said responsively)
Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *
when brethren live together in unity!
It is like fine oil upon the head *
that runs down upon the beard,
Upon the beard of Aaron, *
and runs down upon the collar of his robe.
It is like the dew of Hermon *
that falls upon the hills of Zion.
For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: *
life for evermore.
Glory be to the Father and the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.

4. A READING FROM THE FIRST BOOK OF JOHN 1: 1 – 2: 2
Read by Sue Ann Elite
We declare to you what was from the beginning, what
we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what
we have looked at and touched with our hands,
concerning the word of life—this life was revealed,
and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to
you the eternal life that was with the Father and was
revealed to us—we declare to you what we have seen
and heard so that you also may have fellowship with
us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with
his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so
that our joy may be complete. This is the message we
have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is
light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say
that we have fellowship with him while we are walking
in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if
we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we
have fellowship with one another, and the blood of
Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that
we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is
not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and
just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned,
we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. My little
children, I am writing these things to you so that you
may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an
advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;
and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for
ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.

5. The Gospel
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John 20: 19-31.
All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the
week, and the doors of the house where the
disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace
be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his
hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when
they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace
be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send
you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them
and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you
forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if
you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But
Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the
twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the
other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the
nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of
the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
A week later his disciples were again in the house,
and Thomas was with them. Although the doors
were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and
said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas,
“Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out
your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but
believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my
God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because
you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not

6. seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did
many other signs in the presence of his disciples,
which are not written in this book. But these are
written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is
the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through
believing you may have life in his name.
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Homily
Affirmation of Faith p. 234
Prayers of the People led by Joyce Connell
Confession & Absolution p. 238
Sharing Christ’s Peace
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 378 “Crown him with many crowns”
Prayer over the Gifts: God of grace, you have freed us
from our sins and made us a kingdom in your
Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Accept all we offer you
this day, and strengthen us in the new life you
have given us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 A p. 241

7. The Lord’s Prayer (said) p. 245
The Breaking of the Bread p. 213
Celebrant: Lord, we died with you on the cross.
All: Now we are raised to new life.
Celebrant: We were buried in your tomb.
All: Now we share in your resurrection.
Celebrant: Live in us, that we may live in you.
We invite those who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing
to proceed to the chapel.
Organ Music During Communion:
Air (From Orchestral Suite in D) - J. S. Bach
Bist du bei mir (Be Thou with me) - J. S. Bach
Prayer after Communion: Father, we have seen with
our eyes and touched with our hands the bread
of life. Strengthen our faith that we may grow in
love for you and for each other; through Jesus
Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
Doxology p. 247
The Blessing
Announcements
Closing Hymn 619 “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Dismissal
Organ Postlude “Heute triumphieret Gottes Sohn (Today the
Son of God triumphs) - 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 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
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Communion Minister: Marina Russouw
Chancel Guild: Muriel Beard
Server: Manning Whitby
Sidesteam: Team 2: Neville Reid - (Captain);
Grace Caldwell-Hill, Lyn Inniss, Millie Lowe,
Barbara Parks, Darryl Nakamoto
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle, Humber Deanery
Deanery Cycle, St. Aidan’s
Parish Cycle, Our Prayer Chain & Prayer Chain Ministries
SJAC Cycle, Church of the Nativity (Malvern) & North House
Shelter, Beaverton
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Music Note
This week the choir is enjoying a well-earned rest after working
very hard during the extra Holy Week and Easter observances.
They will return next Sunday with a special anthem to mark
Earth Day, a setting of “For the beauty of the earth” by Andrew
Carter, a contemporary English composer.
LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY

9. Screening in Faith
Please join us after the 10:30 AM service today for a Screening
in Faith workshop. Although this is required for designated
ministries, all are welcome.
Taizé tonight
For a time of quiet meditation and gentle music, come to the
candlelit Taizé worship this evening and bring a friend. Doors
open at 6:30; service starts at 7:00 PM.
No Bible study this week
There will be no Monday night Bible study this week because
Grace will be on vacation It will resume at 7:00 PM in the
rector’s study on Monday, May 14th.
Advisory Board this week
The Advisory Board will meet this Tuesday, April 17th, at 7:30
PM in the rector’s study. All are welcome.
Guest Speaker for Earth Day next Sunday
Next Sunday, April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Sunday with a
guest speaker, Stephen Bede Scharper, Associate Professor of
Anthropology and the Environment, U of T and Religion &
Ethics Critic for the Toronto Star.
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.

10. A very important meeting … and we need you to attend!
The Discernment Committee has met recently with Bishop
Patrick Yu and Bill Benson to begin the process of making a
Church Profile to help us move closer to finding a new Parish
Priest for St Barnabas. An important part of this process
involves a meeting for the entire parish to discuss the wishes
and dreams of all the people attending our church. It is
important that everyone attend on May 6, 2012, from 12 noon
to 3:30 PM after the 10:30 AM service to put a voice to the
heart of this matter. Please mark your calendars and plan to
attend. Lunch will be served. It is hoped that the 9:00 AM
service participants will join us so we have cancelled that
service that day so they can attend the 10:30 service and stay
afterward.
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11. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Tuesday, April 17th 7:30 PM Advisory Board meeting
In the rector’s study
Thursday, April 19th 7:45 PM Choir Practice
In downstairs choir room
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 19th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, April 22nd Easter 3 (Earth Sunday)
9 AM Quiet Eucharist
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist
Guest Speaker: Stephen Bede Scharper
Readings: Acts 3: 12-19; Psalm 4
1 John 3: 1-7; Luke 24: 36b-48
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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