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Services

Sunday: 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Hymns & Sermon

9:00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist with Sermon Sunday School, Nursery & Crèche

11:30 a.m. Holy Communion with Hymns & Sermon

6:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong, Sermon & Benediction Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion 1:00 p.m. Holy Communion Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion Friday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

ALL ARE WELCOME IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD SHARE IN THIS JOY OF FELLOWSHIP

The Dean, Assistant Curate, Wardens, Vestry and Congregation of Christ Church Cathedral, extend a warm welcome to all visitors to

the Cathedral and to The Bahamas

Christ Church Cathedral Anglican/Episcopal Church

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas Established 1670

(This present building was opened for services in 1841)

Sunday, may 26th, 2019

SIXTH SUNDAY of easter

ROGATION SUNDAY

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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL

Post Office Box N-653 George Street Nassau, New Providence Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Right Reverend Errol Brooks Senior Bishop

Church In The Province Of The West Indies

Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Z. Boyd, B.A., D.D. Assistant Bishop: The Most Rev’d. Drexel W. Gomez, CMG, B.A. (Hons), D.D. Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Gilbert A. Thompson, CMG, S. Th., M.A., J.P.

Dean & Rector: The Very Rev’d. Harry J. L. Bain, Dip. Theology, L.Th., B.Th, M.Div., J.P. Assistant Curate: Rev’d. Fr. Bryton B. Ward, B.A. Theology Catechist: The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Dean’s Wardens: Mr. Ronald Clarke (Ron) Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier People’s Warden: Mrs. Virginia Thompson Parish Administrator: Mrs. Tanya Hunt-Major Dean’s Verger: Mr. Alfred Dorsett Custodians: Ms. Marilyn Panza Mr. Anthony O’Brien Mr. Vendal Bowe Mr. Arthur Butler (Sundays and Wednesdays) Mrs. Micheline Demeritte (Sundays)

Telephones: Cathedral Office 322-4186/325-5005 Fax: 356-5488 E-Mail: parishadmin@christchurchcathedralbahamas.com

Christ Church Cathedral Website: www.christchurchcathedralbahamas.com

The Dean: 328-7583 (Office) 326-3522 (Residence) Email: harrybain846@gmail.com

Assistant Curate: 325-5002 (Office) 357-1228 (Residence)

Email: fr.bryward@gmail.com

Cathedral Chapter: The Dean

The Very Rev’d. Harry Bain

Archdeacons: The Venerables: Keith Cartwright, Earl Hepburn, Kingsley Knowles and

Mark R. Lindsay-Fox

Canons: Sebastian Campbell, Mark Kendall, Norman Lightbourne, Curtis Robinson,

Basil Tynes, Peter Scott and Crosley Walkine

Worshippers are kindly requested to turn off or mute all electronic devices

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T H E V E S T R Y

Dean & Rector The Very Rev’d. Harry Bain

Assistant Curate Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward

Catechist The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Catechist

Dean’s Senior Warden Mr. Ronald Clarke (Ron)

Dean’s Junior Warden Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier

People’s Warden

Mrs. Virginia Thompson

Secretary Mr. Douglas Hanna

Assistant Secretary

Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez

Treasurer

Mr. Brian Albury

ELECTED 2019-2021 ELECTED 2018-2020 APPOINTED 2019-2020 Mr. Denzil Sirra Mr. Swithun Burrows Mr. Charles Sands Mr. Michael Knowles Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez Mr. Franon Wilson Mr. Brian Albury Mr. Richard Uriasz Ms. Lynn Johnson Mrs. Contanza Bourne Mr. Llewellyn Burrows Mrs. Alana Major EX-OFFICIO Mr. Douglas Hanna (ACM President) Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier (Dean’s Junior Warden and ACW President) Mrs. Andrea Saunders (Sunday School Superintendent) Mr. Henderson Burrows (St. Ambrose Guild President) Mrs. Alexandine Collie (Sandra) (Altar Guild President) Mr. Adrian Archer (Director of Music) Ms. Pandora Sawyer (President, Hospitality Ministry) Mr. Swithun Burrows (Chairman, Social Outreach Committee) H. E. Lowell Mortimer, O.D., OBE (Chairman of Endowment Trust)

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DAILY READINGS

May 27th - June 2nd, 2019

MORNING PRAYER EVENING PRAYER Monday Psalm 80 Psalms 77 & 79 Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Leviticus 25:35-55 James 1:1-15 Luke 9:18-27

Tuesday Psalm 78:1-39 Psalm 78:40-72 Deuteronomy 8:11-20 Leviticus 26:1-20 James 1:16-27 Luke 11:1-13

Wednesday Psalm 119:97-120 Psalm 68:1-20 Baruch 3:24-27 2 King 2:1-15 James 5:13-18 Revelation 5:1-14 Luke 12:22-31 Thursday Psalms 8 & 47 Psalms 24 & 96 Ezekiel 1:1-14, 24-28 Daniel 7:9-14 Hebrews 2:5-18 Matthew 28:16-20

Friday Psalm 72 Psalms 146 & 147 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Zechariah 2:10-13 Hebrews 3:1-6 John 3:25-30 Saturday Psalms 87 & 90 Psalm 136 Ezekiel 3:4-17 Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29 Hebrews 5:7-14 Luke 9:37-50 Sunday Psalms 66 & 67 Psalms 19 & 46 Ezekiel 3:16-27 Exodus 3:1-12 Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 10:24-33, 40-42

Reading: Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Sunday after Ascension Day Acts 16:16-34

Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16, 17, 20-21

John 17:20-26

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7:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

Celebrant & Preacher: Dean Harry Bain Organist: Cathy Jirjahlke 1st Lesson & Psalms: Danny Tynes Epistle: John Burrows Intercessions: Leslie Sweeting Sidespersons: Danny Tynes, Derek Knowles & Leslie Sweeting Hospitality: Zelpha Davis

9:00 a.m. DISCIPLESHIP EUCHARIST

Celebrant: Rev’d. Fr. Bryton Ward Organists: Dr. Sparkman Ferguson & Raymond Antonio Element Bearers: Birdina Cartwright & Gail Arquiza Sidespersons: Donna Johnson, Sherry Lee, Derek Knowles, Nathaniel & Valrie Dean Tallyers: Hospitality: Troy Oliver and D’Ondre Miller Coffee Hour Today: Group 8 - Nanette Cartwright, Coordinator Next Week: Group 9 - Stephanie Roberts, Coordinator

11:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE Celebrant &Preacher: Dean Harry Bain Organist: Jackie Petersen 1st Lesson & Psalm: The Hon. Reece Chipman Epistle: Dr. Rhonda Chipman-Johnson Intercessions: The Hon. Hubert Chipman Element Bearers: The Hon. Reece Chipman & Mrs. Tara Chipman Sidespersons: Roy Adams and Whanslaw Turnquest Hospitality: Pandora Sawyer, Eurie Dorsett-Mackey, Roy Adams, D’Ondre Miller & Je’Rome Miller

Sunday, may 26th, 2019 SIXTH Sunday of easter—Rogation sunday

Epiphany Cell - Mr. John Burrows, Coordinator

All Cell Coordinators are reminded that the Cell Group on duty is responsible for assisting at Evensong as well as the morning services.

Next Sunday: St. Francis Cell

11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 1st Lesson & Psalm .…………………………………………. Heloise Stuart Epistle………………………………………………………… Joy Johnson Intercessions ………………………………………………… Kristy Johnson

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Organ Prelude:

Introit Hymn:. . . 384 - Praise To The Lord, The Almighty The King Of Creation (Tune: Praxis Pietatis)

The Opening Sentence: Page 98 - Book of Common Prayer The Collect for Purity: Page 101 - Book of Common Prayer The Kyrie; Gloria: Page 102 - Book of Common Prayer The Collects: Sixth Sunday of Easter: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer for the Ministry of Intentional Discipleship - All: Heavenly Father, we thank you that you have awakened your church to hear again the call of our Saviour Jesus Christ to come to him and learn from him. Grant that as we say ‘yes’ to his call to discipleship, your Holy Spirit will enable us so completely to commit all the areas of our lives to his service, that in our personal, family and church lives, our work, recreational and social lives, we would act as Jesus would have acted if he were in our place; in his name and for his sake we pray. Amen.

Order Of The Holy Eucharist The Liturgical Colour Is White

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation:

All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shieldeth thee gently from harm, or when fainting sustaineth:

Hast thou not seen how thy heart’s wishes have been granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend thee:

Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if to the end he befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him!

Let the amen sound from his people again: Gladly for aye we adore him.

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The First Lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 16:9-15 {In this reading from the story of the early church, Paul and his companions are called by a vision to journey to Macedonia and the city of Philippi, where a merchant named Lydia responds to the gospel and is baptized, to-gether with her household. She offers her home to the travelers, and be-comes an important supporter of their missionary endeavour.} Reader: A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles the 16th Chapter , beginning to read at the 9th verse. 9During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia plead-ing with him and saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’10When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. 11We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, 12and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. 13On the Sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. 14A certain woman named Lydia, a worshipper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. 15When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, ‘If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.’ And she prevailed upon us. The reader says: The Word of the Lord. The people respond: Thanks be to God. Psalm 67 {A prayer for God’s graciousness and saving power, and a bidding of praise by all people for God’s justice and bounty.} 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, *show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2 Let your ways be known upon earth, *your saving health among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; *let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, *for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth.

The Ministry Of The Word

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5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; *let all the peoples praise you. 6 The earth has brought forth her increase; *may God, our own God, give us his blessing. 7 May God give us his blessing, *and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning is now; and shall be forever, Amen.

The Epistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 {In this lesson John the Seer has a vision of the renewal of all creation and of the new Jerusalem as the city in which God will abide with redeemed humanity. The old order has passed away and death is no more, neither pain nor the causes of distress and sadness. Christ in victory, the Alpha and Omega, promises living water to any who thirst.}

Reader: A Reading from the Revelation to John the 21st Chapter , beginning to read at the 10th verse. 10And in the spirit* he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. 22 I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. 25Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26People will bring into it the glory and the honour of the nations. 27But nothing un-clean will enter it, nor anyone who practises abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. 22Then the angel* showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life* with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants* will worship him; 4they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign for ever and ever.

Reader: The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God

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Bath Soap, Canned Soups, Canned Vegetables, Corned Beef, Deodorant, Detergent, Rice, Sugar, Tea, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste.

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CELL GROUP COORDINATORS: St. Anthony Cell - VACANT St. Bartholomew Cell - Mrs. Valer ia Pyfrom (324-7211)

St. Christopher Cell - Mr. Ter rance Fountain (356-7034)

St. Dominic Cell - Ms. Ar lene Hercules (393-1406)

St. Epiphany Cell - Mr. John Burrows (324-3180)

St. Francis Cell - VACANT

St. Gabriel Cell - Mrs. LaGlor ia Davis (422-3814)

Audley Brennen, Doreen Campbell, Michael & Verona Cartwright, Ancilleno Davis Sr., Krystle Davis, Joan Eldon, Vivienne Ferguson, Gretal Ford, Juliette Fraser, Clarice Granger, Hazel Halkitis, Monique Hanna, Alice Jones, Ernestine ‘Teenie’ Jones, Margaretta Kelly, Andrea Knowles, Carrie Knowles, Bertram Knowles, Jess Knowles, Romaine Nixon, Lucija Pavlovic, Christopher & Nakeisha Pickstock, Emerald Sands, Henry Sawyer, Flossie Seymour, Rev’d. Fr. Rex Seymour, Alma Thompson, Frankiemae Thompson, Baby Logan Thompson, Angela Treco, William Tizard. THE RECOVERING: Patr icia Ferguson, Fr . Stephen Grant, Cmdr . (Ret.) Leon Smith and Patricia ‘Patsy’ Treco. PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Lord Jesus Chr ist, in the days of your flesh, the sick were brought to you for healing: hear us as we now bring to you in our prayers those who are ill, in body or in mind. May your pres-ence be with them to relieve suffering and distress and to restore them to fullness of life, for your great love’s sake. Amen. Often we ask for persons to be placed on the sick list and forget to have them removed as necessary. For additions to and deletions from the list, kindly contact the Cathedral Office.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR SOCIAL OUTREACH

PETITIONS FOR THE SICK AND THOSE AT HOME

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BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered on the first Sunday of the month at the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist.

WEDDINGS AT THE CATHEDRAL: Persons desirous of being mar-ried at Christ Church Cathedral should make early arrangements with a member of the Clergy or contact the Parish Office. In scheduling a wed-ding, please bear in mind that the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is not tra-ditionally solemnized during the seasons of Lent and Advent. The following dates have been reserved for 2019: June 1st and June 8th; November 23rd and 30th. 2020: January 25th. BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP: Sponsors for the weekly church Bulletin are welcome. Sponsorship is only $80.00. Kindly contact the Cathedral Of-fice. You will be advised of the date of your Bulletin Sponsorship. ALL NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN ARE TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. ON TUESDAY.

FLOWER SPONSORSHIP: Persons wishing to provide floral arrange-ments are asked to contact the Parish Office or members of the Floral Com-mittee: Mrs. Astrid Adderley (393-1328), Mrs. Andrea Knowles (324-2138), Ms. Pandora Sawyer(326-5219), Ms. Shena Williams (362-2736), Mrs. Vernette Ferdinand (327-4739), Mr. Je’Rome Miller (393-0661), Ms. Arlene Hercules (393-1406) and Mrs. Alexandine Collie (Sandra) (324-7472). High Altar: $185.00, Freestanding Altar: $155.00, St. Martin’s Chapel: $105.00, Pulpit: $120.00, Lectern: $120.00. FLORAL DONA-TION CHEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ALTAR GUILD FLOWER ACCOUNT. PARISH RADIO MINISTRY: The 9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist Service will be broadcast on the fourth Sunday of the month on 106.5 FM. Persons or cell groups, willing to sponsor the broadcast ($450.00 per month) which occurs every fourth Sunday in each month, are asked to contact the Parish Office. Parishioners are urged to tune in and advise family, friends and our sick and shut-in members to do the same. THE SOCIAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR SUP-PORT: The Social Outreach Committee needs non-perishable food items. Donors are asked to contact any member of the Committee: Swithun Bur-rows: 676-4386; David Nicoll: 327-7261; Astrid Adderley: 393-1328; Alice Martinborough: 362-2388; William ‘Billy’ and Margaret Lowe: 324-5734; Keisha Taylor: 324-1291 and the Clergy: 322-4186. The Committee thanks all who have contributed to this most worthy cause and looks forward to the support of the congregation throughout the year.

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL STANDING NOTICES

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Gradual Hymn: . . 386 - Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above (Tune: Mit Frueden Zart)

Thus all my gladsome way along I sing aloud thy praises,

That men may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises;

be joyful in the Lord, my heart; both soul and body bear your part:

to God all praise and glory.

The Gospel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John 14:23-29 (Our gospel tells of Jesus’ promise to His disciples of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Although Jesus will no longer be present physically, those who continue in His love will know His abiding presence, together with that of the Father. The Holy Spirit will be their counselor and bring Jesus’ own words to mind. Jesus shares these things with His followers before they take place, and he gives them His peace.} Gospeller: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Gospeller: A Reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John, the 14th Chapter, beginning to read at the 23rd verse. All: Glory to Christ our Saviour 23Jesus said to Judas (not Iscariot), ‘Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. 25 ‘I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26But the Advo-cate,* the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be

Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation,

the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation.

with healing balm my soul he fills, and every faithless murmur stills:

to God all praise and glory.

The Lord is never far away, but, through all grief distressing,

an ever-present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing; as with a mother's tender hand,

he leads his own, his chosen band: to God all praise and glory.

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afraid. 28You heard me say to you, “I am going away, and I am coming to you.” If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. 29And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.

Gospeller: The Gospel of Christ Response: Praise to Christ our Lord. The Sermon

The Nicene Creed Page 104 (Book of Common Prayer) (Said)

SPECIAL INTERCESSIONS

Leader: Let us pray that God’s ways may be known on earth and all people may experience his saving help. Lord, graciously hear us. Leader: For all Christians: that they may be makers of peace. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For world leaders: that God my guide their feet into the way of peace. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For our homes: that peace may reign in them. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For those who are anxious or fearful: that they may know the peace that comes from trusting God.

People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For peace with our neighbours, and for the courage to seek to be reconciled with anyone with whom we have fallen out.

People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: For our loved ones who have died: that they may rest in the peace of God.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

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Intinction

This is the administration of the consecrated bread and wine of the Eu-charist at the same time, typically by dipping the bread in the wine and placing the moistened host in the mouth of the communicant.

This means of receiving communion is discouraged. However, when it is done the communicant should cross their hands over their chest at the Altar rail to indicate their desire to receive Communion in this way.

The priest administering the consecrated bread will then dip the bread in the cup and place it on the tongue of the communicant.

Confirmed members of the church are encouraged to receive commun-ion in both species, taking a sip from the common cup.

Thank you for your co-operation and govern yourselves accordingly.

Dean Harry Bain

HOSPITALIZATION: Please Note! If you are admitted to hospital, sick at home for any length of time or travelling abroad to seek medical attention please let your Clergy know. Remember it is your responsibility to notify your parish Priests on such occasions. You can only be ministered to, when and if it is known that you are not well. The Clergy should also be notified when you are leaving the hospital. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: The Clergy wish to make the Sac-rament available to those who because of sickness or infirmity, are una-ble to attend public celebrations of the Eucharist. If you are sick and/or confined (or if you know someone who is) and wish to receive Holy Communion at home, please inform the Clergy as soon as possible. IN CHRISTIAN MEMORY: Always remember to pray for the re-pose of the souls of the Faithful Departed, Pray for those who have died recently, those whose anniversaries of burial occur this week, for those interred in The Columbarium and for those who for whatever reason have no one to remember them with love and prayer. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: When planning your bequests and memorials, prayerfully consider including The Cathedral Endow-ment Trust. This will help your church now and in the future.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

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Today: 9:00 a.m. ACM Corporate Communion

11:00 a.m. ACM Meeting - The Chapter Room May 25th - 30th: Provincial Synod - Trinidad Tues. May 28th: 6:00 p.m. Cell Coordinators’ Meeting May 29th - June 2nd: ACM Conference - George Town, Exuma

Thurs. May 30th: ASCENSION DAY 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Meeting - The Chapter Room Sun. June 2nd: 9:00 a.m. ACW Corporate Communion

11:00 a.m. ACW Meeting - The Chapter Room June 6th - 9th: Men’s Cursillo Number 28

Fri. June 7th: LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY Sun. June 9th: 9:00 a.m. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY CONFIRMATION Mon. June 10th: WHIT MONDAY HOLIDAY Sat. June 15th: 7:30 a.m. Altar Guild Eucharist & Meeting DIOCESAN SWIM MEET - St. John’s College Pool Sun. June 16th: FATHER’S DAY Sat. June 29th: ACM Steak-Out - Dean Patrick Adderley Parish Hall

CATHEDRAL AND DIOCESAN CALENDAR

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Leader: For our own special needs. [A period of silence is observed] Leader: Lord, graciously hear us.

Leader: For those who farm the land and fish the seas. May you prosper their work and may they be responsible stewards of your creation . People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Be present with your people where they work in the industries and commerce of our country. Give to us all pride in what we do. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen. The Act of Penitence: Page 123 (Book of Common Prayer) The Absolution: Page 124 (Book of Common Prayer) The Greeting of Peace: Page 125-Form C (Book of Common Prayer)

Hymn for the Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 - Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Bless the Lord, Oh my soul: and all that is within me Bless His Holy name.

Bless the Lord, Oh my soul: and all that is within me

Bless His Holy name.

He has done great things, he has done great things He has done great things, Bless His Holy name!

Welcome and Notices

Presentation to Christ Church Cathedral by: Kayla Rolle and Reece Chipman (11:30 a.m.)

Persons celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries are invited to come to the Altar rail for a blessing.

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Offertory Sentence: “Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labour to the Lord.”

Offertory Anthem: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairest Lord Jesus - Harl Hopson

Offertory Hymn: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711 - For The Beauty Of The Earth (Tune: DIX)

5. For thy church which evermore

lifteth holy hands above, offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our grateful hymn of praise.

Doxology: (Old 100th Tune)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

Presentation of the Offering: Form B -Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer) (Gifts and Offerings may be made payable by cheque to Christ Church Cathedral)

THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT

Sursum Corda: Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer) Proper Preface for Easter: Page 128 (BCP) Sanctus: Page 131 (Book of Common Prayer)

4. For each perfect gift of thine, To our race so freely given, Graces human and divine,

flowers of earth and buds of heaven, Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our grateful hymn of praise.

3. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,

friends on earth and friends above, pleasures pure and undefiled, Lord of all, to thee we raise

this our grateful hymn of praise.

1. For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies,

for the love which from our birth over and around us lies;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our grateful hymn of praise.

2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,

hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our grateful hymn of praise.

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Pray for all of our seminarians at Codrington College, Barbados as they seek to discern their call to the ordained ministry. Seminarians: Philip Hield Jr., Welcott Bain, Desiree Johnson, Kristopher Higgs, Cameron Saunders, Ruel Strachan, Peter Ferguson and John Pinder. Ora Pro Nobis {Latin meaning: Pray for us}: In the intercessions we pray for +Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, +Errol, our Senior Bishop, +Laish, our Bishop, +Drexel and +Gilbert, our Assistant Bishops, +Peter, Bishop of South East Flor ida, our Companion Diocese, Harry, our Dean and Rector and Bryton our Assistant Curate. Pray for the Election of an Archbishop of The West Indies: Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give to your Church in the Prov-ince of The West Indies a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, defend the faith of your Church and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So your kingdom may be built up and your name glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DIOCESAN SWIM MEET: Members interested in competing in the annual Diocesan Youth Department Swim Meet, scheduled for Saturday, June 15th are asked to see Fr. Ward for the registration package. MEN’S CURSILLO: Under the theme, "Whatsoever He doeth shall prosper", the Cursillo Community is holding Men's Cursillo #28 from June 6th - 9th 2019. Men of the Anglican Church interested in being a part of this life-changing weekend or those interested in sponsoring a friend or relative should contact their church office or Rodney Williams at rmw44@hotmail.com or 427-3269.

YOUTH SPECIALTIES CONFERENCE: A Youth Special-ties Conference is scheduled to be held in Tampa, Florida, USA from No-vember 21st – 24th, 2019. Persons interested in attending should speak with Fr. Ward.

DIOCESAN NOTICES

LET US PRAY

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PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN

Did you know? The Christ Church Cathedral Anglican Church Women was the very first branch of the ACW established in the Bahamas by Bishop Markham in No-vember 1963. Since then this group of many distinguished ladies over the years have been actively involved in social outreach of this Parish and in the Diocese and are committed to the building up of God's Kingdom. Why join the Christ Church Cathedral ACW? The ACW is a voluntary organization made up of women of the church and their mission is to enhance spiritual growth and development of women who will share the gospel message with others and who will become active-ly involved in mission and ministry through worship, study, prayer, fellow-ship, service and giving. Who can join the ACW? Membership is open to all women of the church who are 18 years of age and older and who are confirmed members and regular communicants. How can I join? Just attend our monthly meetings which are held the first Sunday of each month (we break for one month (August) during the summer). After three meetings you will be formally accepted into the group. New members are officially welcomed in May of each year at the Anniversary service where you will receive your official ACW pin. What are the requirements of being a member of the ACW?

• To attend the monthly ACW Corporate Communion services. Dress Attire: White dress, shoes and hat. • To actively participate in fundraisers, visitations, helping others within the parish and outside the parish • To pay annual dues of $86 per year (not mandatory for those who are age 70 plus). We are appealing to all ladies of Christ Church Cathedral who are eligible, both young and old to get more involved with your Church and join us in helping to continue building up God’s Kingdom!

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The Eucharistic Prayer: (Form E - Page 142) The Lord’s Prayer-setting Malotte: Page 144 (BCP) The Breaking of Bread: Page 145 (Book of Common Prayer) The Agnus Dei: Page 147 (Book of Common Prayer) Communion Meditation: Cathy Jirjahlke - Violin

Communion Hymn. . . . .598 - Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face To Face (Tune: Old 124th)

Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here faith would I touch and handle things unseen,

here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean.

Here would I feed upon the bread of God;

here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven; here would I lay aside each earthly load: here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.

I have no help but thine, nor do I need another arm save thine to lean upon:

it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; my strength is in thy might, thy might alone.

POST COMMUNION AND DISMISSAL Post Communion Prayer: Page 147 or 148 (Book of Common Prayer) Blessing and Dismissal: Page 149 (Book of Common Prayer)

Recessional Hymn: 367 - Fill Thou My Life, O Lord, My God

(Tune: Richmond)

1. Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God, in every part with praise,

that my whole being may proclaim thy being and thy ways.  

2. Not for the lip of praise alone,

Nor e’en the praising heart, I ask, but for a life made up

Of praise in every part:

3. Praise in the common things of life, Its goings out and in;

Praise in each duty and each deed, However small and mean.

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Organ Postlude

Worshippers are invited to sit for the organ postlude or leave quietly.

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Give Thanks to God

My brothers and sisters, we had earlier made our commitments to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to follow him in humble sheeplike discipleship; and we have gone through the remembrance of the wilderness days, the passion and the crucifixion of our Lord. We have only recently marked with enjoyable activity the glorious resurrection of the Christ and are now in the period of remembering the cementing of the faith in God of the apos-tles. I pray that we are still doing what we have committed to do. It is good to have memorialized the various events in the life of Christ and to seek to celebrate as many of them as possible. We must always keep foremost in our minds, though, that we are not celebrating and remember-ing the various things for celebrating only since there would be the tenden-cy for the celebrating itself to become the raison d’etre. There is little doubt that the remembering and celebration of the birth of Christ, which we do at Christmas, have taken on a life of their own so much so that the remembering and celebration are themselves the reason for the season rather than the giving of thanks to God for the coming into our lives, in human form, the only begotten Son of Our Lord to redeem us to the Lord. The celebration of an event in the life of Christ must be used as an oppor-tunity for us to thank the Lord for the many things he has done, is doing and will do for us. And we must be constantly thanking God, for it is He

4. Fill every part of me with praise:

let all my being speak of thee and of thy love, O Lord,

poor though I be and weak.  

5. So shalt thou, Lord, receive from me

the praise and glory due; and so shall I begin on earth

the song for ever new.

 

6. So shall each fear, each fret, each care,

be turned into song: and every winding of the way

the echo shall prolong.

7. So shall no part of day or night

unblest or common be; but all my life, in every step,

be fellowship with thee.

THE CATECHIST WRITES

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Today: Rudy & Lana Levarity

May 27th:

Dr. Fendt & Deborah Shearer

May 31st: Swithun & Lelani Burrows

June 1st:

Crispus & Jacqueline Munroe

Wedding Anniversary Prayer: O gracious and ever -living God, You have created us male and female in your image: look mercifully upon this/these couple(s) who have come to you seeking your blessing and assist them with your grace, that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honour and keep the promises and vows they made; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Persons celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries are invited to come forward for a blessing at the end of the Intercession.

9:00 a.m. Sunday, June 9th - Feast of Pentecost

Males Females Zamar Boyd A’Syriah Boyd Lamont William Feaste Nadia Brown Dylan Gomez Calia Dames Aidan Roberts Breanna Gomez Tristan Roberts Cassidy Roberts Safiya Smith Shanon Wilson Isabella Young A Prayer For Our Confirmands: Almighty God, whose Holy Spirit equips the Church with a rich variety of gifts: Grant that these Confirm-ands may use them to bear witness to Christ by lives built on faith and love. Make them ready to live His Gospel and eager to do His will, that they may share with all your Church in the joys of eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy Wedding Anniversary

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CATHEDRAL LIFE FLOWERS FOR CONFIRMATION: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Z. Boyd will administer the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation on Sunday, June 9th, at 9:00 a.m. Parents, Godparents, relatives and friends are encouraged to spon-sor flowers on that day in thanksgiving and celebration for a Confirmand. Donors are asked to contact members of the Flower Committee of the Altar Guild or Parish Office. Please see page 22 for the list of Committee Mem-bers. CELL COORDINATORS’ MEETING: Dean Bain will meet with all Cell Group Coordinators on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m. in The Chapter Room.

HOSPITALITY MEETING: Members of the Hospitality Ministry are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m. in The Chap-ter Room.

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN: The ACW will hold their Corporate Communion and Meeting on Sunday, June 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. Their monthly meeting will take place in The Chapter Room at 11:00 a.m. All members are urged to attend. Please see Page 18 for a Special Membership Appeal.

SPECIAL EASTER ENVELOPES: As is the custom every year, the Special Easter Offering Envelope together with the loose {open} collection goes to the Rector. {Diocesan Regulation 16 (2)} It’s a means of showing our love and appreciation to Dean Bain. SPECIAL PENTECOST ENVELOPES: As is the custom every year, the Special Pentecost Offering Envelope together with the loose {open} collection goes to the Curate. {Diocesan Regulation 16 (3)} It’s a means of showing our love and appreciation to Fr. Bryton Ward.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS May 26th - June 2nd, 2019

Today: Ta’Vaughn Watkins; May 27th: Tiffany Rolle-Miller, Ryan Jones, Biteddie Bethel, Damian Gomez, Stanley Toote; May 29th: John Bethel,

John Burrows, Garith Fraser; May 30th: Kendea Smith; May 31st: Catharina Jirjahlke, Bert Sherman;

June 1st: Dale Albury, Terrance Cartwright, Mila Mourlon.

Birthday Prayer: Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days in-crease; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when they are discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may Your peace which passes all understanding abide with them on the anniversary of their birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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and He alone who, causes us to wake daily from our death-like slumbers and He alone has our lives ever in His hands. For this reason we must be thanking God without ceasing for all of us like the idea of being alive, even if that life is not ideal. We must always give God thanks because we of ourselves nor with any-one else’s help can do nothing to ensure that we wake up after our sleep to the new mercies of each returning day. Our thanks to God should there-fore continue throughout the day because it is still God that keeps us alive more abundantly as he has promised as the Good Shepherd. In giving thanks to God for the many things he has done for us (including all those things which are done for us that we take for granted and do not ever recognize that they are things for which we must give God thanks) we bring ourselves to the point where the psalm appointed for this Sunday would reflect our attitude. And if we use our time to give thanks to God continually there would be no time or place for Satan. Psalm 67 is a song of thanksgiving to the God who governs the world and the nations of the world. It is partly in these words:-

1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, *show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2 Let your ways be known upon earth, *your saving health among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; *let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, *for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth.

My brothers and sisters, in like manner do not think of Easter only as the day of the resurrection of our Lord but give God thanks for what he has done for us through it. Do not celebrate Easter only as a generally im-portant time for the world but live it, remember it and celebrate it as the day the Lord provided for us (you and me) the confirmation of our life eternal and our individual keys to heaven. Give God thanks and praise Him and continue with Jesus’ caveat - “Have Faith in God!”

The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Catechist

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WE NEED YOU TO MAKE IT HAPPEN: The Cathedral needs some $15,000.00 weekly to remain solvent and to contribute its share to our Di-ocesan Commitments. We are receiving an average income from Envelopes and Open Collection of $11,100.00 weekly, which is insufficient to cover our expenses and obligations. Your Tithes and Offerings are of critical im-portance to the operation of Christ Church Cathedral and The Anglican Di-ocese as a whole.

“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflow-ing blessing.” Malachi 3:10 The Cathedral needs your help! By consistently making your weekly contri-bution, it will help us plan our expenses and cash flow better; so we encour-age all members to be faithful in your financial support. Of course, whenev-er you can increase your level of contribution it will help to close the fund-ing gap and offset any shortfalls from week to week. We look forward to your continued support.

BIBLE STUDY: The Dean will be leading a Wednesday evening (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Bible Study in the Fall. In preparation for this, all interested persons are asked to place their names on the Registration Form at the back of the church or email your name and telephone num-ber to cccbiblestudy@yahoo.com

DEAN’S NOTICES

ENVELOPE REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 19TH, 2019

Sixty-eight Envelopes (68), which represent Twenty-four Percent (24%) of the Regular Envelopes, issued for 2019 were received on Sunday, May 19th.

The total monies received was $8,801.00. This amount represents fifty-nine Percent (59%) of the Total Income needed to operate The Cathedral on a weekly basis.

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FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE HONOUR AND GLORY OF GOD: at the Freestanding Altar by Dion Tynes and Julaca Demeritte, who were mar r ied in The Cathedral yesterday. Dion is the son of Danny Tynes and the late Cynthia Tynes. All other flowers are given by the Altar Guild.

CORPORATE COMMUNION: The Anglican Church Men will make their Corporate Communion this morning at the 9:00 a.m. Service. They will hold their monthly meeting this morning in The Chapter Room at 11:00 a.m. The Anglican Church Men Council will hold its annual Con-ference in George Town, Exuma from May 29th to June 2nd. Please re-member the ACM in your prayers, especially this local branch and its President, Mr. Douglas Hanna. WELCOME: Today we welcome the Chipman Family, guests at the 11:30 a.m. Service. Their visit is in honour of the family’s rich legacy and Heritage of Religion, Politics, and Business in The Bahamas. The late, Dr. Horatio Chipman along with his grandson, the late H. N. Chipman, H. N.’s grandson, Hubert Chipman and great-grandson, Reece Chipman boast more than 100 years in Legislative and Parlia-mentary Service to The Bahamas. Dr. Chipman was a member of The Synod, Diocesan Council, President of St. Andrews Society and The Bible Society of the West Indies Bahamas Auxiliary. The Chipman family legacy extends to Bahamian Entertainment, Arts and Culture.  

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