1. St. Barnabas (Chester) Anglican Church
The Church in the Marketplace
Embracing the Community
Saint Barnabas Day
Sunday, June10, 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 Three Liturgical Preludes - George Oldroyd
The Gathering of God’s People
Processional Hymn (Tune: Ewing)
1 The son of Consolation!
Of Levi's priestly line,
Filled with the Holy Spirit
And fervent faith divine,
With lowly self-oblation,
For Christ an offering meet,
He laid his earthly riches
At the Apostles' feet.
2 The son of Consolation!
Oh, name of soothing balm!
It fell on sick and weary
Like breath of heaven's own calm!
And the blest son of comfort,
With fearless, loving hand,
The Gentiles' great Apostle
Led to the faithful band.

3. 3 The son of Consolation!
Drawn near unto his Lord,
He won the martyr's glory,
And passed to his reward.
With him is faith now ended,
Forever lost in sight,
But love, made perfect, fills him
With praise, and joy, and light.
4 The son of Consolation!
Lord, hear our humble prayer,
That each of us Thy children
Such blessèd name may bear!
That we, sweet comfort shedding
O'er homes of pain and woe,
Midst sickness and in prisons,
May seek Thee here below.
5 For Barnabas we praise you,
who kept your law of love
and, leaving earthly treasures,
sought riches from above.
O Christ, our Lord and Saviour,
let gifts of grace descend,
that your true consolation
may through the world extend.
Words (vv 1-4) by Maud Coot (1871) and (v 5) Horatio Bolton Nelson
(1823-1913)
Greeting and Collect for Purity p. 185
The Gloria p. 186
Collect of the Day: Merciful God, help us to follow
the example of your faithful servant Barnabas,
who, seeking not his own renown but the well-

4. being of your Church, gave generously of his life
and substance for the relief of the poor and the
spread of the gospel; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Children’s Focus
led by the Rev. Dr. Harold
Shepherd
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 42: 5-12
read by Everod Miller
Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens
and stretched them out, who spread out the earth
and what comes from it, who gives breath to the
people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I
am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I
have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have
given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the
nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out
the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison
those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord, that is my
name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to
idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and
new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I
tell you of them. Sing to the Lord a new song, his
praise from the end of the earth! Let the sea roar
and all that fills it, the coastlands and their
inhabitants. Let the desert and its towns lift up their
voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits; let the
inhabitants of Sela sing for joy, let them shout from
the tops of the mountains. Let them give glory to the
Lord, and declare his praise in the coastlands.

5. Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People:
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 112 Beatus Vir - Antonio Vivaldi
Please be seated during the psalm. You can follow the text on
p. 860 of the green BAS.
A READING FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS 11: 19-30, 13: 1-3
Read by Fiona Strachan
Now those who were scattered because of the
persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as
far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they
spoke the word to no one except Jews. But among
them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on
coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists also,
proclaiming the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord
was with them, and a great number became
believers and turned to the Lord. News of this came
to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent
Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the
grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all
to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast
devotion; for he was a good man, full of the Holy
Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were
brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus
to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he
brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire
year they met with the church and taught a great
many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples
were first called “Christians.” At that time prophets
came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them
named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit

6. that there would be a severe famine over all the
world; and this took place during the reign of
Claudius. The disciples determined that according to
their ability, each would send relief to the believers
living in Judea; this they did, sending it to the elders
by Barnabas and Saul. 1Now in the church at Antioch
there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon
who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a
member of the court of Herod the ruler, and Saul.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the
Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul
for the work to which I have called them.” Then after
fasting and praying they laid their hands on them
and sent them off.
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: They have given freely to the poor:
and their righteousness stands fast for ever
they will hold up their head with honour.
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 Matthew 10: 7-16.
All: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus said to the disciples, “As you go, proclaim the
good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers,

7. cast out demons. You received without payment;
give without payment. Take no gold, or silver, or
copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two
tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for labourers deserve
their food. Whatever town or village you enter, find
out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you
leave. As you enter the house, greet it. If the house
is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is
not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone
will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake
off the dust from your feet as you leave that house
or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for
the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on their day of
judgement than for that town. See, I am sending you
out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise
as serpents and innocent as doves.
Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily by the Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Anthem Happy and blest are they (from ‘St. Paul’)
- Felix Mendelssohn
Affirmation of Faith p. 189
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

8. Offertory Hymn 281 “Who are these like stars appearing”
(All Saints)
Prayer over the Gifts: Faithful God, accept all we offer
you this day. Kindle in us the flame of love by
which your apostle Barnabas bore witness to the
gospel. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ
the Lord. Amen.
The Eucharist: God’s Spirit Transforms Our Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer 3 p. 198
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.
“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 Hymn 286 “Give me the wings of
faith” (Westminster)
Motet O Taste and See – Ralph Vaughan Williams
Prayer after Communion: God of justice, may we who have
heard your word and received new life at your table, bear
witness to your truth in the world, so that all may come to
share in your kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus
Christ the Lord.

9. Sharing God’s Love in the World
The Doxology p. 214
Announcements
Recessional Hymn 525 “The church’s one foundation”
(Aurelia)
Dismissal
Organ Postlude Sortie in E flat
- Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wely
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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The flowers at the altar are dedicated to the
Glory of God in loving memory of
June & Alec Brown,
a gift of the family.
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Today’s Liturgical Team:
Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
Homilist: The Rev. Grace Caldwell-Hill
Communion Minister: Eleanor Morgan
Organist & Choirmaster: Neil Houlton
Server: Anne Strain
Sidespeople: Wardens & ex-wardens
Chancel Guild: Muriel Beard
Today we remember in our Prayers:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Eglinton Deanery

10. Deanery Cycle of Prayer, St. Matthew’s
Parish Cycle of Prayer, Our Intercessors
SJAC, St. Cuthbert, Leaside & St. David, Donlands
Music Notes
Dr. George Oldroyd (1887-1956) was an English organist and
composer of Anglican church music. He was organist of St.
Alban's Church, Holborn in London from 1919 to 1920, and
then of St Michael's Church, Croydon, from 1920 until his death
in 1956. Both churches are firmly rooted within the Anglo-
Catholic branch of the Anglican church, and Oldroyd composed
both choral and organ music with its rich ritualistic traditions in
mind.
“Beatus Vir” is the Latin translation of Psalm 112 (page
860 of the BAS) which is the proper psalm for St. Barnabas’
Day. Today the choir will sing Antonio Vivaldi’s setting of
these words between the first and second readings. The
exuberance of the music is a perfect match for the text, “Happy
are they who fear the Lord and have great delight in his
commandments!” with soprano and alto solos alternating with
the chorus. Vivaldi (1678-1741), also known as ‘The Red
Priest’ (not for his political bent but because of his flaming red
hair) was a composer, violinist and priest whose musical
influence spread all across Europe during his lifetime. His best-
known composition is ‘The Four Seasons’.
Felix Mendelssohn began writing his oratorio “St. Paul”
in 1832 and completed it early in 1836, with its first
performance in Dusseldorf in May of that year. The first British
performance was ten years later in Birmingham with
Mendelssohn conducting and the world-famous Jenny Lind in
the soprano role. The oratorio is in two parts. Part 1 recounts
the preaching, persecution and martyrdom of St. Stephen (the

11. first Christian martyr), the miracle of St. Paul’s conversion to
Christianity, and concluding with Ananias commissioning Paul
as a minister of Christ. Part 2 relates to Paul and Barnabas
becoming ambassadors and evangelists of the Christian church,
celebrated by the perhaps familiar “How lovely are the
messengers”. Mendelssohn himself was a Jew who converted
to Christianity but it’s not known if his oratorio has any relation
to his personal experiences. “Happy and blest are they,” today’s
anthem, is from Part 1 of “St. Paul” and is a soothing
consolation on the death of St. Stephen with a musical elegance
not often matched.
“O Taste and See” (communion motet) was composed
by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) to be sung during the
communion service at the coronation of Elizabeth II. The text
is from Psalm 34:8.
Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély (1817-1869) was a
French organist and composer who played a major role in the
development of the French symphonic organ style and was a
close friend of the organ builder Aristide Cavaillé-Coll,
inaugurating many new Cavaillé-Coll organs. He was organist
at the Parisian churches of Saint-Roch (1841-1846), the Église
de la Madeleine (1847-1857), and Saint-Sulpice (1863-1869).
Lefébure-Wély is buried in the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.
His most celebrated compositions are probably the Sorties in E-
flat and B-flat major for organ, and it’s the Sortie in E-flat that
ends the service this morning.
LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR COMMUNITY
Celebrate
Please stay for a reception at the back of the church today in
honour of St. Barnabas Day.

12. Monday Night Bible study
Bible study in the rector’s study continues on June 11th at 7:00
PM. All are welcome.
Bake Sale Update
Thanks to everyone`s support, the bake sale last weekend broke
the $400 mark! And to answer those who have asked if there
will be another one, yes!! Mark Saturday, July 7th on your
calendars .... a bake sale, along with the first of the Saturday
Summer Music concerts. The money raised will be used in
support of the Organ Restoration Fund.
Choir returns September 9th
The choir begins its summer holiday this week and will return
on Sunday, September 9th.
Book Club in July
The Book Club will continue in the rector’s study on (July (3rd
or 4th to be confirmed) when we will be discussing Girls Fall
Down by Maggie Helwig. Following that, for Wednesday,
August 1st, we’ll be reading Death Comes to Pemberley, by P.D.
James, and then on September 5th, The Seven Storey Mountain
by Thomas Merton.
Summer music!
Please take note that our own Summer Saturday Series returns
again this year. Each Saturday from 12:30 PM, a variety of
musicians will entertain you for approximately 30 minutes,
beginning on July 7th. More details forthcoming.
Community Forum-

13. Responding to Hunger in Toronto on Tuesday, June 26th in
Metro Hall, Room 308 from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. At this
community forum, individuals from the University of Toronto,
the City of Toronto and the Daily Bread Food Bank will reflect
on findings from a study of food assistance in 5 Canadian cities,
with a focus on Toronto.
A discussion next Sunday
The Latvian Lutheran Church that meets here has extended an
invitation to anyone at St. Barnabas who is interested to join
them in the reception room following the 10:30 service on June
17th for an informal discussion of Scott Peck’s book The Road
Less Travelled.
The family is sad to announce the sudden passing of
Cecily Dottin on Monday, June 4th. Her funeral will be held at
St. Barnabas on Monday, June 18th at 10 AM. Visitation will
take place between 4 and 7 PM on Sunday, June 17th at the
Giffen-Mack Funeral Home at Danforth and Main.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Tuesday, June 12th 7:30 PM Advisory Board Meeting
In the Rector’s study
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 14th 12 noon Holy Eucharist
In the Chancel
Sunday, June 17th Pentecost 3

14. Services with Anointing
9:00 AM Quiet Communion
10:30 AM Sung Eucharist*
7:00 PM Taizé
Readings: 1 Samuel 15: 34 -16: 13; Psalm 20
2 Corinthians 5: 6-10, 14-17; Mark 4: 26-34
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