Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.
Our Father…
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.
O Lamb of God, who takest away the sin of the world: Have mercy upon us (repeat).
O Lamb of God, who takest away the sin of the world: Grant us thy peace.
Holy Communion
All people are most welcome to come forward to receive God’s Blessing. Those baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are invited to receive His gift to His people: Holy Communion. Those who are not baptized are invited to cross their arms over their chests and be reminded of our Lord’s unaccountable love for all people, regardless of their situation. Do know how welcome you areto join us.
Music during Holy Communion:
# 84 Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour# 58 O Christ Was a Good Guest
The Collect for the Season of Lent
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Final Blessing
In this season of Lent, may Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow Him,And may the blessing of
God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be amongst you and all those for whom you have prayed, both now and always. Amen
The Recessional Hymn #602Lift High the Cross
The Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God!
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Thank you to Anne and Bill Pattersonfor the refreshments today!
You are very welcome here! We would love you to grow with us as we explore what it means to become followers of Jesus Christ –
and as we learn to really live in this world!
Annual Vestry Meeting - TODAY after the Service.
We will proceed to the hall after the service and get something to drink, and then begin our meeting. Part way through the meeting we break for lunch.
Vestry Report Booklets were sent electronically and hard copies were provided to those without email. A limited number are available at the back of the church today
Everyone is welcome to attend this annual meeting.
At the Vestry Meeting we will be electing Wardens, Deputy Wardens, delegates to Synod and members of Parish Council.
If any of these positions are of interest to you, please speak with Fr. Haynes prior to the start of the meeting today. St. Mark’s needs people to step up and take on responsibilities, if we are to grow and flourish and to be a community of blessing.
St. Mark’s Youth GROUP for young people ages 11-15.
If you are in that age range (or know someone who is!) do let them know and come and join us. We meet in the Parish Hall Fridays 7-9 pm for games, prayer, study and fellowship.
Weekly in Lent
Monday and Friday mornings at 9:30 am prayer in the church.
Fridays Stations of the Cross 12 noon in the church.
Supper and Study
Sunday nights 5:30 pm in the church hall.
For further information please speak with Fr. Haynes.
No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this Lenten journey, the author of the book 24 Hours that changed the World guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each week we will reflect on a few hours of that last day, with a short video filmed in the Holy Land to assist us in our conversation. Designed to help us experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death we are invited to join together to retrace the last 24 hours of Jesus' life.
Fifteen Minutes of What you once knew
but might well have forgotten.!
- The Bible: Old Testament, New Testament, The Apocrypha (!)
- The Three Creeds: The Apostles’ Creed, The Nicene Creed, The
Athanasian Creed
- The Seven Sacraments: Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, Holy
Marriage, Holy Unction, Holy Confirmation, Holy Ordination,
Holy Penance
- What is the Anglican Church? What makes us what we are: different
than Roman Catholics, different than other Protestant
denominations?
- How are we organized? What is a Primate? An Archbishop? An
Archdeacon? A Rector as opposed to a Vicar? And a Canon
seriously??
Sunday mornings: 9:30 – 9:45 sharp. In the choir pews of the church.
This will count as part of our Confirmation Classes as well.
Confirmation Classes will be offered for those who wish to confirmed in the Anglican Church. Speak with Fr. Haynes about this if this is of interest to you. Confirmation will take place on 22 April, when Bishop Oulton will be with us.
2018 World Day of Prayer
Join in an ecumenical and global hour of praise and prayer - 'All God's Creation Is Very Good'. Friday March 2, 2 p.m. at Strathcona Park Presbyterian Church,244 McMahon Ave.
The Rev. Heidi De Jonge preaching, and special music by Jenny Shepherd of Picton. Information:Donna Delacretaz,613-536-1626.
Please take your pew sheet home with you – for prayers, reminders... to share with others.
/ 25 February 2018The Second Sunday in Lent
The journey continues…
Welcome to St. Mark’s Anglican Church!
8:30 am - Holy Communion
10 am – Choral Eucharist
268 Main Street, Kingston, Ontario K7K 6W4 Church Office and Hall: 613-546-3386
Fr. Haynes Q. Hubbard SSC, Rector email:
phone: 613-328-6806 (mobile), 613-531-8154 (home)
Rector’s Warden: Alison Lines (613) 384-8755
People’s Warden: Anne Patterson (613) 546-4421
Organist: Sharon Beveridge (613) 546-7709 Church Administrator: Ellie Miller (613) 546-3386
Church Office: office hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11-3
Parish Web Site: Youth Ministry:
Reader: Dennis Moore, Julia MoorePrayers of the People: Evelyn Bowring
Chalice Bearers:Mallory Clow, Ann Yaxley Greeters:Ron Tracy, Rita Tracy
(All parents of young children: please take note of the room at the back of the church on the left hand side [as you leave]. It is equipped with a change table and chair, where you are welcome to go if your child needs attention or caring for. If there is anything else you might need, do let us know!)
Welcome, and we give thanks for all we are, in Jesus Christ!
We are deeply pleased to have you worship with us this morning!
As we begin continue our Journey through the Season of Lent, the Choir processes in silence.
We kneel, and say together thePrayer Our Lord taught us.
The Lord’s Prayer
OUR Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
The Confession and Absolution
Show mercy to us, loving Father.
We have sinned against you, please make us anew.
In your love and your grace you forgive us.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.
Look not on our failings, Lord Jesus.
We have sinned against you, Please make us anew.
By your life and your death you redeem us,
Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy.
Come fill our hearts, Holy Spirit,
We have sinned against you,
Please make us anew,
Forgive us and heal us and save us,
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.
For Pardon through the Cross.
ALMIGHTY Father, who of thy great love to all didst give thy dearly beloved Son to die for us; Grant that through his Cross our sins may be put away, and remembered no more against us, and that, cleansed by his Blood, and mindful of his sufferings, we may take up our cross daily, and follow him in newness of life, until we come to his everlasting kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We stand, to sing…
The first Hymn # 371To God Be the Glory
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.
We pause, in silence, and then begin in prayer, standing:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Collect for the SecondSunday in Lent
ALMIGHTY God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The First Reading:Genesis 25: 24-34(p.24in pew Bible)
So when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau.Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.
So the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom.
But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.”
And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me?”
Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.”
So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
Psalm 22: 12-18 Deus, Deus meus
Many bulls have surrounded Me;Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled Me.
They gape at Me with their mouths,Like a raging and roaring lion.
I am poured out like water,And all My bones are out of joint;
My heart is like wax;It has melted within Me.
My strength is dried up like a potsherd,And My tongue clings to My jaws;
You have brought Me to the dust of death.For dogs have surrounded Me;
The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me.They pierced My hands and My feet;
I can count all My bones.They look and stare at Me.
They divide My garments among them,And for My clothing they cast lots.
The Gradual Hymn #505Be Thou My Vision
The Holy Gospel:Matthew 16: 24-28(p. 950 in pew Bible) Glory to you, LordJesus Christ
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his lifewill lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”.
The Gospel of Christ. PeoplePraise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
What does the Cross of Jesus Christ mean to me?
John Barron
John Barron: Retired school Principal from Peel (2004). Lives with Pam (wife) in Kingston. Daughter and family in Toronto, son in Ottawa. Also taught briefly in Africa (Sierra Leone) at a Teacher’s College and in Germany for 2 years with DND.Retired Literacy Consultant with Frontier College 2014). Became a Christian in 1981. Been involved with Lay Ministry, leading Bible Studies, prayer groups and also as a volunteer with Voice of the Martyrs and with CNMM (Canadian Network for Ministry to Muslims).Currently giving time to painting and attempting to learn a musical instrument.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Intercessions: The Prayers of the People (we kneel or sit)
We pray for Mary and Larry, Neville, Ellie, Louise, Ezra, Judith, Bill and Iris, Fred, Agnes, Betty, Vivien. We pray for all those known to us alone, and those known only to you.
(names are taken off this list at the beginning of each month, unless asked to remain)
We pray for Pastor Silverio and Jacqueline, for Bishop Abelino and the Church in Chol Chol in Chile.
We pray for Kate and Gerry McCann and all parents of abducted children, Madeleine and all children taken: that they might come home.
We pray for the ministries of Bev and Chris Rupke in Cairo, Egypt, for the work of CanAssist in East Africa, for the ministries of Bp. Mwita and the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania, Tanya Knox and the ministry of Kingston Pregnancy Care Centre; Lisa Walker and her ministry with teen-moms here in Kingston. We pray for our own ministries to children and their families. We pray for the people of the Diocese of the Arctic, and for the ministries of the Arthur Turner Training School.
We pray for our ministry with children and for Lighthouse Ministries here at St. Mark’s, and for leadership for this ministry.
We pray for our Diocesan Bishop Michael, and his wife Jeanie.
We continue to pray for Asia Bibi, and all those living in fear because of their devotion to Jesus Christ.We pray for the Syrian refugee family whom we are supporting through our Outreach Committee.
We pray for those in need of pastoral care and love. Those living in the boundaries of this parish, who do not yet know of our ministries. Those in need of our prayers, known to us, and those known only to God.
In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray this week forRick and Moira Jackson, Maria Jensen, Waveney Job and Gary McLean, Shirley Johnson, Josie Kattouw, the community of Barriefield and East Kingston, and all who have come to call this church their spiritual home.
We pray for all those serving in the Canadian Forces at home and overseas, and their families, and all those suffering from any consequence of experiences in a war zone or trauma, remembering as well our first responders and the trauma they witness.
In the Diocese Cycle of Prayerwe pray for the Parish of Elizabethtownand their Pastors Michael Readand George Lambert.
Merciful Father, accept the prayers we offer this day, for the sake of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Peace
May the peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
The Offertory Hymn #565Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
Our Thanks as we offer our gifts to God:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;