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The Church of St Bartholomew 125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario,

K1M 2B4 Parish Office: 613-745-7834 ext 410

email: stbarts@on.aibn.com website: www.stbartsottawa.ca

Parish Administrator Ruth Honeyman 613-745-7834 ext 115

Organist & Director of Music Barbara Hallam-Price 613-745-7834 ext 117

Honorary Assistant The Reverend Laurette Glasgow

Members of Corporation Rector’s Warden Rob Nelson 613-748-3009 People’s Warden Brian Eckert 613-421-7802 Deputy Warden Judy Wiesinger 613-422-6509 Deputy Warden Sheila Perry 613-744-1711 Treasurer Carol Devenny 613-744-6776 Chair, Parish Council Victoria Harris 613-741-5413

Left to right: Richard Nash Smith, Kristy Leila Reimers-Loader & Jonathan Michael Francis Askwith

were ordained to the Diaconate at Christ Church Cathedral on May 14, 2014.

The Church of St. Bartholomew Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada

The Guards’ Chapel

The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Holy Communion

8:15 a.m.

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10:30 a.m.

May 18, 2014

The Sermon of Stephen ~ Vittore Carpaccio ~ 1514 Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and

Jesus standing at the right hand of God. "Look," he said, "I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!" Acts 7:55-56

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014

8:15 a.m. Holy Communion

The Book of Common Prayer, p. 67 ~ red prayer book

Greeting Priest The grace … And with thy spirit. Collect for Purity p. 67 Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 p. 6 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 p. 8 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 p. 364 The Gospel: John 14:1-14 p. 10 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76 Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and the earth are thine. All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee.

Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 The Communion Please refrain from dipping the bread into the chalice wine for hygienic reasons. Be assured that in receiving just the bread you are receiving a full communion.

The Lord’s Prayer p. 85 Gloria p.86 Blessing Announcements

Dismissal…. Thanks be to God.

~ Sidesperson and Reader: Rosemary MacDonald Lay Administrators: Mary Ann Matzinger

~ Sanctuary Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rollande Rooney, from her daughter Helen Toft.

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An Introduction to our New Parish Council Member Diane Harper

Growing up in a military family, Diane made many moves during childhood, but often attended church with her grandmother. Diane’s teenage daughter expressed curiosity about church, and as Diane had attended the wedding of a friend at St Bart’s and found it to be a beautiful place right in her own neighbourhood, she attended a service at 8:15 one morning. Invited for coffee, where she chose a “blue mug”, she was welcomed by the congregation. She discovered that “This is home!”.

Diane enjoys music, appreciates our support for Cornerstone and is very keen to share information about St Bart’s with non church-going friends. She sees the various concert programs as a way of bringing people into church and is already setting up a Facebook page for St Bart’s through which invitations can be sent out to a wider community. Although she describes herself as “still in the listening mode”, Diane looks forward to making a contribution to Parish Council.

Our Parish Council left to right front row: Gina Watson, Carol Devenny ~ Treasurer,

Victoria Harris ~ Chair of Parish Council, Diane Harper back row: Richard Remillard, Judy Wiesinger, Gary Toft, Bill Turner,

Brian Eckert, Ward Heatherington, Rob Nelson Absent: Sheila Perry & Rev. David Clunie

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The Calendar ~

Rogation Sunday Next Sunday is Rogation Sunday, which our friends in the United Church call Rural Life Sunday. Three Rogation days (from rogare, to ask) follow before Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter Day. These days herald the summer, just as Thanksgiving finishes it off. They were initiated in the 5th century as penitential fasts of intercession for a wholesome growing season. There would be a procession around the borders of the parish, marking key points with prayers and psalms (esp. 103 and 104). George Herbert pointed out four advantages of the journey: “First, a blessing of God for the fruits of the field: Secondly, justice in the Preservation of bounds: Thirdly, Charity in loving walking and neighbourly accompanying one another … Fourthly, Mercy in releeving the poor.” Today Rogationtide is as close as we get to a spring festival, with leaves appearing and birdsong back to be heard. Ralph Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending (1914) has recently reclaimed its place as Britain’s favourite piece of music, inspired by George Meredith’s poem and the skylark, who soars and sings 200 separate notes per second, a repertoire unmatched in complexity by any other common bird, and creating what Percy Shelley called the “Profuse strains of unpremeditated art” (in To a Skylark). RVW captured the freedom of the heavens before the contortions of society took hold, a contrast more starkly presented by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields. Our reliance on the fields is less direct than it was for George Herbert’s parishioners at St Andrew’s, Bemerton, but his intentions still resonate, and here we can hear the Horned Lark in our open spaces.

He rises and begins to round, He drops the silver chain of sound, Of many links without a break,

In chirrup, whistle, slur and shake.

For singing till his heaven fills, ‘Tis love of earth that he instils, And ever winging up and up, Our valley is his golden cup

And he the wine which overflows to lift us with him as he goes.

Till lost on his aerial rings In light, and then the fancy sings.

From George Meredith, The Lark Ascending (1881)

Submitted by Chris Burn.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014

10:30 a.m. Holy Communion The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 ~ green prayer book

Organ Prelude: Two Chorale Preludes J. S. Bach

Processional: 300 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Westminster Abbey Greeting Priest The grace … And also with you. Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 p.6 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 p.7 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 p.8 Gradual Hymn: 555 O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand Salzburg The Gospel: John 14:1-14 p. 9

Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

The Nicene Creed p. 188 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace Offertory Hymn: 278 Jerusalem the Golden Ewing Prayer over the Gifts: Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer 3 p. 198 Preface of Easter Celebrant Blessed are you gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true paschal lamb who has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us eternal life. Therefore, joining our voices with the whole company of heaven, we sing our joyful hymn of praise to proclaim the glory of your name.

The Lord’s Prayer 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. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.

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The Communion Please refrain from dipping the bread into the chalice wine for hygienic reasons. Be assured that in receiving just the bread you are receiving a full communion.

Music during Communion Hymn: 67 God of All Time, All Seasons of Our Living Highwood Anthem: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach

Prayer after Communion God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Glory to God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcements Recessional Hymn: 451 King of Love, O Christ, We Crown You Hermon Dismissal …… Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Christ ist erstanden (BWV 627) J.S. Bach

~ Sidespersons: Eve Hampson and Janet Uren Readers: Christina Lubbock and Steve Woollcombe Lay Administrator: Penelope Muller and Betty Smallridge Intercessor: Ray Perrin

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Sanctuary Flowers: The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rollande Rooney, from her daughter Helen Toft.

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Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Melanesia The Most Revd David Vunagi ~ Archbishop of Melanesia and Bishop of Central Melanesia Diocese: St James the Apostle, Carp; Christ Church, Huntley St John's, Sixth Line ~ The Reverend Monique Stone Synod Administration Office ~ Joyce Couvrette, Beverly Skelton, Leslie Worden, Sandra McDonald, Bill Gilbert, and Heidi Danson In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem, we pray for St John the Baptist Episcopal Chuirch, Husun. Canada: Canadian Forces remembering especially members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards and those in diplomatic missions and NGO’s, especially Jason. Parish: Family & Friends, Palle, Danny, Liz, Marion, Charles, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob

~ Organ Postlude Our service “officially” ends with the dismissal after the last hymn -“Go in peace to love & serve the Lord.” Do feel free to leave or go to coffee hour. As some wish to remain to listen to the music, please be mindful of them and begin your conversations in the church at the end of the postlude.

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The Gospel The Holy Gospel is written in the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John beginning at the 1st verse. (BCP) Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP)

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. (BAS) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS) Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him." Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.” (John 14:1-14 ) The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS)

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A Reading from the First Letter of Peter Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God's sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture: "See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner," and "A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. (1 Peter 2:2-10) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

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Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the hall immediately following our services. Our hosts at 8:15 are Rosemary & Craig MacDonald & at 10:30 our hosts are Julie Wurtele, Peter Howard & Mary Mahoney. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish.

Thursdays Bible Study and Silent Meditation Join us for Silent Meditation in the church at 8:00 a.m. and Bible Study in the parish hall at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, May 19 ~The Parish Office Will be Closed In the case of an emergency, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Reverend Laurette in Jerusalem The Rev. Laurette Glasgow met with Bishop Suheil Dawani and his chaplain Canon John Organ in Jerusalem last week. Laurette will be visiting two of the medical facilities that the Diocese of Ottawa will be supporting through the June 13th Reception. June 13 ~ Friday ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m. ~ The Few Serving the Many A reception in support of the Princess Masma Center for Disabled Children, East Jerusalem and the Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza, will be held at the Palestinian General Delegation of Canada, 18 The Driveway. Tickets: $100 (fully receiptable) are available by calling 613:233-7741 or online Ottawa.anglican.ca/Joint_Findraiser_June-13-2014

Stewardship Corner Update May, 2014

~ The Stewardship/ GIFT Continuation Committee has been meeting throughout the winter and spring. We are pleased to report that multi-year pledges to the Diocesan/St. Bart’s GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) Campaign are being honoured and are up-to-date. The GIFT funding being returned to the parish by the Diocese is being received. The GIFT donations have allowed us to install our wonderful Letourneau organ, level the rear of the church for greater accessibility and move the old font. GIFT is a five year program and continues to raise donations and fund programs until 2017.

The news on the parish weekly thank-offerings is also good. The parish budget for 2014, approved by parishioners at the annual Vestry meeting, is set to meet regulatory and Diocesan requirements as well as parish needs. Tracking to the end of April indicates cautious optimism and the year-to-date comparison with 2013 is positive. We are appreciative of the efforts made by parishioners to support parish needs.

There are some parishioners who provide cash donations which are not identified. These givings are important to us, but we would remind parishioners that if your donation is identified and recorded, you will receive a charitable tax receipt at year end. This receipt is beneficial to you as you file your annual (and dreaded!) income tax return.

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Bridge Club ~ Monday, May 19 The Bridge Club will not meet on May 19. Our next meeting will be on May 26. Our last session for the season will on Monday, June 23.

Altar Flowers Each week two floral arrangements will be placed in the Sanctuary. To contribute to these flowers to celebrate an event or to remember a loved one, consult the flower chart in the parish hall to select a date & then contact Ruth Honeyman in the Parish Office, 613-745-7834, to confirm and provide details for the bulletin. If your date has been taken by another, tributes may be shared or an alternate date chosen. A $60 donation is suggested. Please mark cheques “Altar Flowers” as tax receipts will be provided.

Mark Your Calendars May 25 ~ Sunday ~ Spring Tea & Evensong at St Bart’s ~ 3:00 p.m. The Christ Church Cathedral Girls Choir will host afternoon tea at 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall. The Choir, under the Direction of James Calkin, will sing Evensong at 4:30 p.m. Tea tickets are $10.00 and are in support of the Choir. Available from Garth Hampson after the 10:30 service today or at the office.

May 28 ~ Let’s Get Together for a St. Bart’s Pub Night! Come to the Clock Tower Brew Pub on Wednesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm. Tickets: $25 (inc. taxes & gratuities) available after services today, from the office during the week or call Lisa Samson: 613-715-3544.

June 8 ~ Sunday Organ Concerts at St Bart’s Wesley Warren, organist at St Barnabas, will perform the second in a series of three organ concerts. The programme includes works by Buxtehude, Scheidemann, J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Near, Vaughan Williams & Vierne. Tickets available after services today or at the office during the week. General: $25 Seniors: $20 Students: $15. Reception to follow in the hall.

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A Reading from the Book of Acts

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. "Look," he said, "I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!" But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he died. (Acts 7:55-60) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Refrain: Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me. Refrain. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. Refrain. Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength. Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Refrain. "My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. Make your face to shine upon your servant, and in your loving kindness save me." Refrain.

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