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Church of St Bartholomew

125 MacKay Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 2B4

Parish Office: 613-745-7834 ext 410

email: stbarts@bellnet.ca

website: www.stbartsottawa.ca

Parish Administrator

Ruth Honeyman 613-745-7834 ext 115

Organist & Director of Music

Timothy Piper 613-745-7834 ext 117

Honorary Assistant

The Reverend Laurette Glasgow 613-422-3009

Members of Corporation

Rector’s Warden Sheila Perry 613-744-1711

People’s Warden Judy Wiesinger 613-422-6509

Deputy Warden Stephen Brereton 613-791-1191

Deputy Warden Richard Remillard 613-746-5530

Treasurer Bill Turner 613-695-1790

Work has finished on our outdoor patio/labyrinth. This project was completely funded by the Order of St George and is completely accessible from the hall door.

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

The Guards’ Chapel

The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion

8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

September 18

2016

The Saviour ~ Andrei Rublev ~ The Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow ~ c.1410

For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human. 1 Timothy 2:5

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2016

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, you have created the heavens and the earth, and ourselves in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 p. 8 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 p. 9 Psalm 79:1-9 p. 432 The Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 p. 9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

The Creed p. 71 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 76 Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond.

Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, for ever and ever. All that is in the heaven and the earth is thine. All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee.

Eucharistic Prayer p. 78 The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available The Lord’s Prayer p. 85 Gloria p. 86 Blessing Announcements Dismissal…. Thanks be to God.

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Sidesperson and Reader: Jim Bradford

Lay Administrator: Meriel Bradford

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The Calendar

~ Creation Time

(The Canadian Church Calendar this year has an orange dot on every day in the four weeks (five Sundays) leading up to Thanksgiving. The period is called Creation Time. In other countries, the period begins on September 1st and ends on October 4th, St Francis’s Day.)

The Calendar is back, as are most of us. Our church, with several others, has identified early autumn as a season to reflect on the creation. It is a good time, because there are few complaints about the weather. Curiously, I have drawn a blank from all the church leaders I have asked about this season. It would not be the same for Lent or Epiphany. Much of what we read about the creation is in the tradition of natural history, and the assault on our biosphere currently most evident in the state of the oceans is commonly described in those terms. The inexorable progress of climate change incrementally changes the state of the seas, which we also use as the global garbage dump. We might not consider these adjustments with detachment if we viewed all of the world and its creatures as the direct intervention of God in our lives, particularly the state of the world that enabled us to come into being and has sustained us. Dante described the universe as the “scattered leaves of love”. We may think of the creation as a gift from God, but we rarely connect it with Jesus, though He was there in the Beginning. St Paul wrote to the Colossians (1: 17) “in Him all things hold together”.

From Malcolm Guite:

Everything holds together, everything, From stars that pierce the dark like living sparks, To secret seeds that open every spring, From spanning galaxies to spinning quarks, Everything holds together and coheres, Unfolding from the centre whence it came. And now that hidden heart of things appears, The firstborn of creation takes a name.

And shall I see the one through whom I am? Shall I behold the one for whom I’m made, The light in light, the flame within the flame, Eikon tou theou, image of my God? He comes, a little child, to bless my sight, That I might come to him for life and light.

From Parable and Paradox, Canterbury Press, 2016. Submitted by Chris Burn.

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yourselves by unrighteous mammon, [mammon of unrighteousness*] that

when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. [a home or tent of this era*]

"He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. "Therefore if you have not

been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, [mammon of unrighteousness*]

who will commit to your trust the true riches? "And if you have not been

faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own? "No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the

other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot

serve God and mammon." Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them,

"You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your

hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the

sight of God.

* possible rephrasing in square brackets

steward-oikonomon unjust steward –oikomonos tes adikias literally manger or

steward of unrighteousness

unrighteous mammon (dishonest wealth in NRSV)-mamona tes adikias literally mammon of unrighteousness

wasting-dieskorpisen same word as younger son in Prodigal Son who

“wasted” his inheritance

shrewdly-phronimos 5 wise virgins were phronimoi, in Matthew 24 steward

who was on the watch was called faithful and “wise” phronimos

sons of this world-huioi tou aionos literally sons of this eon (aion) or time period

an everlasting home -tas aionius skenas literally the eon (aion) or present day

tent i.e. now!

In the language of Gospel parables “the true riches” means the Kingdom

of Heaven. “Unrighteousness” is the world we all live in. All “mammon”

or wealth is “unrighteous” but absolutely necessary for humanity.

A wise or phronimos steward would use his master’s wealth to cancel debts as opposed to “serving” it and being controlled by it. You cannot “serve”

God and mammon.

This interpretation is suggested by Maurice Nicoll, in his book The Mark.

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ. (BCP)

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS)

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 18, 2016

10:30 a. m. Holy Communion

The Book of Alternative Services ~ green prayer book

Organ Prelude: Trois Pièces Léon Boëllmann

Processional Hymn: 607 Come, Let Us to the Lord our God St. Bernard Greeting Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth, and ourselves in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 p. 8 Psalm 79:1-9 p. 8 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 p. 9

Gradual Hymn: There is a Balm in Gilead

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

1. Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.

2. If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.”

3. Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; And if you feel for knowledge, he’ll ne’er refuse to lend.

The Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 p.9 Sermon: The Reverend Canon David Clunie

The Nicene Creed p. 188 The Intercessions Confession and Absolution p. 191 The Peace

Offertory Generous financial support is our expression of gratitude which along with our time and talents enables us to provide worship at St. Bart’s and support God’s work in service in our community and beyond. Offertory Hymn: 455 Dear God, Compassionate and Kind Repton Prayer over the Gifts God of power, the glory of your works fills us with wonder and awe. Accept our offering this day, and help us to live in peace and harmony with all your creation, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer 2 p. 196 The Lord’s Prayer p. 211

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The Breaking of the Bread We break this bread, to share in the body of Christ. We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.

The Communion All baptized persons are welcome to receive communion. Please do not dip the bread into the wine. If you do not wish to drink from the cup please remain at the altar rail after receiving the bread and place your arms across your chest when the chalice comes to you. The Lay Administrator will pause in front of you to say the words of administration. This shows your respect for the sacrament and solidarity with your fellow Christians. Gluten free bread is available. Music during Communion Hymn: 52 O God, Unseen Yet Ever Near St. Flavian Anthem: Let My Prayer John Blow

Prayer after Communion Ruler of the universe, all creation yearns for its fulfilment in your Son. May we who have shared in holy things grow into maturity in him. This we ask in the name of the same Jesus Christ our 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: 450 You Call Us, Lord, To Be Rhosymedre

Dismissal …… Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Voluntary and Fugue in C major Handel

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Sidespersons: Carol Burrows and Eve Hampson Readers: Lynne Bell and Rob Nelson Lay Administrators: Penelope Muller and David Younger Intercessor: Carol Burrows

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Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Episcopal Church The Most Reverend Michael Curry Presiding Bishop of TEC Diocese: St James the Apostle, Perth; St Augustine’s, Drummond The Reverend Kenneth Davis The Outreach Committee, its subcommittees and working groups In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem we pray for Holy Land Institute for the Deaf, Salt, Jordan Jofed Community Rehabilitation Center, Jordan Valley, Jordan Canada: Remembering especially members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards and those serving in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Heather, Jason, Jane, Mark & Margaret. Parish: Family & Friends, John, Fay, Wendy, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Phyllis.

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Prayer List To add someone to the list, please contact the office with the name and a few words concerning the condition., i.e. upcoming surgery. Names will remain on the list for two weeks unless an update is received.

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A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to Timothy

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and

thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high

positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who

desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and

humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all - this was attested at the right time. For this I was appointed a herald

and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the

Gentiles in faith and truth. (Timothy 2:1-7)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

The Gospel

The Holy Gospel is written in the sixteenth chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Luke beginning at the 1st verse. (BCP)

Glory be to thee, O Lord. (BCP)

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Luke. (BAS)

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. (BAS)

Luke 16:1-15 Modern King James Version

Jesus also said to His disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a

steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his

goods. "So he called him and said to him, 'What is this I hear about you?

Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'

"Then the steward said within himself, 'What shall I do? For my master is

taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg. 'I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship,

they may receive me into their houses.' "So he called every one of his

master's debtors to him, and said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' "And he said, 'A hundred measures of oil.' So he said to him,

'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' "Then he said to

another, 'And how much do you owe?' So he said, 'A hundred measures of

wheat.' And he said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' "So the master commended the unjust steward [steward of unrighteousness*]

because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in

their generation than the sons of light. "And I say to you, make friends for

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A Reading from the Book of Jeremiah

My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor

people from far and wide in the land: Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King

not in her? ("Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with

their foreign idols?") The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are

not saved." For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and

dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no

physician there? Why then has the health of my poor people not been

restored? O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of

tears, so that I might weep day and night for the slain of my poor people!

(Jeremiah 8:18-9:1)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 79:1-9

Refrain: Help us, O God our Saviour, for the glory of your name.

O God, the heathen have come into your inheritance; they have profaned

your holy temple; they have made Jerusalem a heap of rubble. They have

given the bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the air, and the

flesh of your faithful ones to the beasts of the field.

They have shed their blood like water on every side of Jerusalem, and there

was no one to bury them. We have become a reproach to our neighbours,

an object of scorn and derision to those around us. Refrain.

How long will you be angry, O Lord? will your fury blaze like fire for ever?

Pour out your love upon the heathen who have not known you and upon

the kingdoms that have not called upon your name. For they have

devoured Jacob and made his dwelling a ruin. Refrain.

Remember not our past sins; let your compassion be swift to meet us; for

we have been brought very low. Help us, O God our Saviour, for the glory

of your name; deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your name's sake.

Refrain.

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Organ Postlude Our service “officially” ends with the dismissal after the last hymn - “Go in peace to love & serve the Lord.” Please feel free to leave or go to coffee hour. Some parishioners like to remain to listen to the organ postlude. We ask that you be mindful of them listening and begin your conversations in the church at the end of the postlude.

Coffee Hour Please join us for coffee in the parish hall following our 10:30 service. Visitors & newcomers are invited to take one of the blue mugs at coffee hour indicating that you are new to our parish.

Weekly Bulletin ~ Deadline for Submissions All groups and individuals submitting notices for the weekly bulletin, must have their items in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Notices will be left in for one week unless otherwise advised.

Coffee Hour Volunteers Required for the 10:30 service. A sign-up sheet is in the hall. It is recommended that two volunteers are available each Sunday. Please add your e-mail address to the sheet in order to receive instructions prior to your Sunday. Volunteers are required to set-up coffee, tea & juice. Treats are optional. Store bought cookies are available in the kitchen as well as coffee, tea, milk & sugar. If you cannot fulfill your duties on your Sunday, please find a replacement. The Coffee Hour Coordinators

Bridge Club ~ Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Join us for fun and fellowship. Please contact: David Younger 613-241-1961

Thursdays ~ Silent Meditation & Bible Study Meditation is in the church at 8 a.m. & Bible Study is in the hall at 10 a.m.

Choir Practice ~ Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m. If you would like to try singing where all levels of ability are welcome, e-mail Tim Piper at pipertl@sympatico.ca.

St Bart’s Nursery Parents are invited to take their children to the nursery in the parish hall at any time during the service.

Altar Flowers Each week two floral arrangements are 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 and then contact Ruth Honeyman in the Parish Office, 613-745-7834, to confirm & 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.

Sunday School ~ Calling all 4 to 13 year-olds! New arrivals are always welcome. Join us for lessons, crafts, songs, family services and more! Please see Chelsea Honeyman (Sunday School Coordinator)

to register before or after the 10:30 service.

St Bart’s Sunday Nursery, for infants & children up to the age of 3, is open from 10:15 until after coffee hour. Julia Laku ~ Coordinator

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Mark Your Calendars!

October 2 ~ 10:30 Service ~ Blessing of the Animals You are welcome to bring your pets for a blessing in the church. Dogs

must be on a leash and cats in a container or cage. All others, such as

reptiles and insects, must be in appropriate containers. October 2nd is

St Francis day, the traditional day for this blessing.

October 26~ Christine de Pisan at St Bart’s ~ 7:30 p.m. Poet, historian, political theorist - medieval French-Italian writer Christine

de Pizan refused to be categorized, proving herself to be a true proto-

Renaissance woman! From her literary debates with clerics and court

members, to her efforts at championing the contributions of women in history, Christine was both a product of her time and a figure in whom

modern thinkers have found a kindred spirit. Spend an evening with

medievalist Dr Chelsea Honeyman and Tafelmusik countertenor Simon Honeyman as they relate Christine's life and works through words, images

and song. Tickets at the office: 20 General 10 Student Reception to follow.

Our Syrian Family ~ Volunteer Drivers Wanted

Our Refugee Committee seeks volunteer drivers, with their own vehicles, to occasionally help our Syrian family get to important appointments or

events such as medical, dental, education & language classes, groceries,

community and church events and, occasionally, emergency rides may be necessary. To help, contact Sally Doherty, Coordinator: Family Transport

& Interpreters: 613-402-6235 or sally.doherty@bell.net

Our Syrian Family ~ Getting Ready

Preparations are well underway for welcoming our Syrian refugee family,

and while we don’t know exactly when our family of five will arrive, we have identified clothing and furniture needs. A list of requirements of new

and gently used items can be found in the parish hall. Please contact:

For clothing: Diane Chau, 613-596-2231 dianeqchau@gmail.com

Furnishings: Irene Walker, 613-421-7088 irenejw@me.com Household & toiletries: Martine Cappon, 613-744-2261 mcappon@sympatico.ca

Request for Assistance With Our Refugee Family

We will need volunteers to prepare meals for the first week of our Syrian

family’s arrival and for help with child care for perhaps a longer period. All volunteers for babysitting will need a police records check. Volunteers

may also be needed to assist with recreation and translation. Contact: Liz

Heatherington 613 745-4677 for details on police checks and more info.

Saturday, September 24 ~ Giant Garage Sale ~ 225 Donald Street

All proceeds from the garage sale from 9 a.m - 2:00 p.m., hosted by the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, will support people in

need in our municipal ward, including assistance for new refugee families.

Call: 613-745-0073 if you have donations for pick-up. Liz Heatherington

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Bazaar 2016

Saturday, November 5

12 noon - 4 pm ~

Many thanks to all who have

generously volunteered their time and talents for this year's Bazaar.

Below you will find a list of the Table Conveners should you have any

questions. Donations will be gratefully accepted the week before the

event. To everyone including those not listed below, our grateful thanks!

Bazaar Co-Chairs

Liz Heatherington: 613–745-4677

Linda Assad-Butcher: 613-748-6060

Attic Treasures: Roslyn & Don Butler, Gaye Moffatt

Badges: Irene & Barry Walker

Baking: Michael Beall & Sharleen Tattersfield

Books: Joan & Tony Kellett

Christmas: Sandra Ferguson

Crafts and Knitting: Mary & Penny Muller

Financial services: Mark Ellis, Christina Ellis, Pierre Tipple

Gifts: Carol Matson & Anna Lee Chabot

Jams & Jellies: Betty Bell & Sally Doherty

Jewellery: Ruth Honeyman

Knitting: Penelope & Mary Muller

Name Tags: Irene & Barry Walker

Publicity: Irene Walker

Silent Auction: Mary Capson

Souvenirs for St Bartholomew's 150th Year: Meriel Bradford

Tea Room Kitchen: Michelle Corriveau, Jake Harding & Sue Henderson

Sandwich Making: Michelle Corriveau & Linda Assad-Butcher

Toys & Games: Gina Watson, Karen McClure

& Youth Group