The document is a bulletin from St. Barnabas Anglican Church for Easter Sunday, May 13, 2012 that includes details of the service such as readings, hymns, prayers, and announcements. The service celebrates the Risen Jesus and emphasizes witnessing to him through generous lives and sharing the gospel. Upcoming events include Bible study and a workshop on climate change and prayer.

1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Easter 6
Sunday, May 13, 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 Music for Flute and Organ by Michel Blavet
(1700-1768)
The Gathering of God’s People
Processional Hymn 70 “Jesus, the joy of loving hearts”
(Maryton)
Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p. 186
Collect of the Day: Merciful God, you have prepared for
those who love you riches beyond imagination. Pour into
our hearts such love toward you, that we, loving you above
all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that
we can desire; 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 led by the Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS 10: 44-48
read by Ken Bark

3. While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who
heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with
Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been
poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking
in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, “Can anyone
withhold the water for baptizing these people who have
received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” So he ordered them
to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited
him to stay for several days.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People: Thanks be to
God.
PSALM 98 (sung)
Sing to the LORD a new song, *
for he has done marvelous things.
With his right hand and his holy arm *
has he won for himself the victory.
The LORD has made known his victory; *
his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the
nations.
He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of
Israel, *
and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our
God.
Shout with joy to the LORD all you lands; *
lift up your voice rejoice and sing.
Sing to the LORD with the harp, *
with the harp and the voice of song.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
shout with joy before the King the LORD.
Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
the lands and those who dwell therein.

4. Let the rivers clap their hands, *
and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD / when he
comes to judge the earth.
In righteousness shall he judge the world *
and the peoples with equity.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be:
world without end. Amen.
A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN 5: 1-6
read by Winifred Dottin
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of
God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this
we know that we love the children of God, when we love God
and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that
we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not
burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world.
And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who
is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus
is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and
blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water
and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the
Spirit is the truth.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Alleluia
Choir: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Cantor: Make a joyful noise unto God all ye lands:
sing forth the honour of his name
make his praise glorious.

5. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Gospeller: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John 15: 9-17.
All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you;
abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will
abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s
commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to
you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be
complete. This is my commandment, that you love one another
as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay
down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do
what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer,
because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but
I have called you friends, because I have made known to you
everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not
choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear
fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you
whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these
commands so that you may love one another.”
Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Anthem Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Fauré
Word equal to the Most High, our only hope, eternal day of the earth
and of the heavens, we break the silence of the quiet night.
Divine Saviour, cast your glance on us.
Pour the fire of your powerful mercy upon us, so that all of hell flees
at the sound of your voice. Dispel the sleep of a languishing soul
which was straying from your laws.

6. O Christ, be merciful to these faithful people, who are now gathered
to praise you. Receive the hymns which they offer to your immortal
glory and to your gifts, so that they may return fulfilled.
Affirmation of Faith p. 189
Prayers of the People led by Fiona Strachan
Confession and Absolution p. 191
We Share the Peace of Christ
We Offer Our Gifts to God
Offertory Hymn 372 “Praise to the holiest in the height”
(Gerontius)
Prayer over the Gifts: God of glory, accept all we offer you
this day, and bring us to that eternal city of love and light,
where Christ is King. We ask this in his name. 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: 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.

7. We invite those who wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing to
proceed to the chapel and then come up to
receive communion.
Communion Hymn 481 “May the grace of Christ our
Saviour” (Halton
Holgate)
Prayer after Communion: Father, you restored us to life by
raising your Son from death. May we who receive this
sacrament always be strengthened to do your will, in the
name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
Sharing God’s Love in the World
The Doxology p. 214
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 412 “O God, beyond all face and form”
(Melita)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Music for Flute and Organ by Michel Blavet
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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 in memory of loved ones,
a gift of Lyn & Doug Inniss.
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8. Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant & Homilist: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Deacon: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Communion Minister: Janet Booker
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Sidespeople: (Team 1) Captain – Eleanor Morgan;
Everod Miller, Vivian Rodney, Grantley Hinkson,
Sheila Lightfoot, Lori Lightfoot, Tracey Ferguson
Chancel Guild: Muriel Beard
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, York Central Deanery
Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. Columba & All Hallows
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Advisory Board
SJAC, St. Andrew’s Japanese Congregation, Toronto and
St. Anne’s Place (LOFT)
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LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Bible study this week
Monday night Bible study in the rector’s study with Grace will
resume at 7:00 PM on May 14th. Next week, May 21st, there
will be no Bible study because of the holiday long weekend, but
the following Monday, May 28th, Bible study will resume at
the same time.
A Workshop at St. Aidan’s
Strengthening the Prayers of the People in a Time of
Climate Change – a workshop for those who * lead the Prayers
of the People; * write prayers for worship; * care about the

9. earth; * want to learn more about prayer and the environmental
crisis. Saturday, June 2nd from 9:00 AM to 12 noon at St.
Aidan’s Anglican Church in the Beach (Queen St. E. & Silver
Birch Ave.) Led by Canon John Hill & Dianne Marshall. To
register, please email staidan@eol.ca or call 416-691-2222.
Suggested donation: $20.00.
Book Club meets June 6th
The Book Club will resume in the rector’s study on June 6th
when we will be discussing Rowan’s Rule by Rupert Shortt.
(The book for July 4th will be Girls Fall Down by Maggie
Helwig.)
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Thursday, May 17th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Thursday, May 17th 7:45 PM Choir Practice
In the downstairs choir room
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 17th 12 noon Holy Eucharist

10. In the Chancel
Sunday, May 20th Easter 7
9:00 AM Quiet Eucharist
10:30 AM Contemporary Eucharist
7:00 PM Taizé
Readings: Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1
1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19
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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