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T H E V E S T R Y

The Dean and The Priest Vicar

The Hon. Neville L. Smith, Justice (Ret.), Q.C. Catechist Ph. 394-8744

Mr. Ron Clarke - Dean’s Warden Ph. 393-1185

Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier - Dean’s Warden Ph. 324-1024

Mrs. Sandra Collie, C.P.E. - People’s Warden Ph. 324-7472

Mr. Brian Albury - Treasurer Ph. 327-4778

Mr. Douglas Hanna - Secretary Ph. 361-7001

Mrs. Jeanine Weech-Gomez - Assistant Secretary Ph. 328-2959

Mr. Adrian Archer - Director of Music Ph. 393-1776

Mr. Henderson Burrows - President of St. Ambrose Guild Ph. 324-6294

Mr. Swithun Burrows - Chairman of the Social Outreach Ph. 364-4386

H. E. Lowell Mortimer OBE - Chairman of Endowment Trust Ph. 356-9777

Mrs. Andrea Saunders - Sunday School Superintendent Ph. 361-4109

Mrs. Contanza Adderley Bourne Ph. 327-0108

Mr. Llewellyn Burrows Ph. 393-8077

Mr. Michael Knowles Ph. 327-1163

Mrs. Valeria Pyfrom Ph. 324-7211

Mr. Charles Sands Ph. 302-3977

Mr. Denzil Sirra Ph. 802-8000

Mr. Richard Uriasz Ph. 324-0939

Mr. Franon Wilson Ph. 394-0011

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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

11:15 a.m. Holy Communion with Hymns & Sermon

6:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong, Sermon & Benediction Monday: 1:00 p.m. Holy Communion

Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

12:30 p.m. Holy Communion

Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion


Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion


Friday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Christ Church Cathedral Anglican/Episcopal Church

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Established 1670 (This present building was opened for services in 1841)

Sunday, july 1st, 2018

sixth Sunday after Pentecost

2018 diocesan theme:

Intentional discipleship

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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Post Office Box N-653 George Street Nassau, New Providence

Commonwealth of The Bahamas

The Most Rev’d. Dr., The Hon. John Walder Dunlop Holder

Archbishop & Metropolitan

The Province of The West Indies

Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Z. Boyd

Assistant Bishop: The Most Rev’d. Drexel W. Gomez, CMG

Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev’d. Gilbert A. Thompson, CMG

Dean, Rector &

Vicar General: The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley

Priest Vicar & Diocesan Precentor: Rev’d. Fr. Colin Humes

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

Dean’s Wardens: Mr. Ron Clarke

Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier

People’s Warden: Mrs. Sandra Collie

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: [email protected] Twitter: addeli84

E-Mail: [email protected] Christ Church Cathedral Website:

www.christchurchcathedralbahamas.com

The Dean: 328-7583 (Office) 393-1328 (Res.)

Priest Vicar: 325-5002 (Office) 327-8049 (Res)

[email protected]

Cathedral Chapter:

The Dean

The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley

Archdeacons:

The Venerables: Harry Bain, Keith Cartwright, Mark R. Lindsay-Fox,

Kingsley Knowles and James Palacious

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

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MEMBERS: Rev’d. Fr. Stephen Grant, A lice Burrows, M ichael & Verona

Cartwright, Krystle Davis, Beryl Dillett, Joan Eldon, Vivienne Ferguson, Hazel

Halkitis, Monique Hanna, Georgio Henderson, Margaretta Kelly, Andrea

Knowles, Bertram Knowles, William ‘Billy’ Lowe, Romaine Nixon, Christopher

& Nakeisha Pickstock, Emerald Sands, William Tizard and Michael Turner.

THE RECOVERING: Patricia Ferguson, Paul Major and Clarice

Granger.

AT HOME: Audley Brennen, Doreen Campbell, Gretal Ford, Alma Thomp-

son, Frankiemae Thompson and Angela Treco.

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DAILY READINGS:

July 2nd - July 8th, 2018

MORNING PRAYER EVENING PRAYER

Monday Psalm 106:1-18 Psalm 106:19-48

Numbers 22:1-21 1 Samuel 10:17-27

Matthew 21:12-22 Romans 6:12-23

Tuesday Psalms 120, 121, 122 & 123 Psalms 124, 125 & 126

Numbers 22:21-38 1 Samuel 11:1-15


Wednesday Psalm 119:145-176 Psalms 128, 129 & 130

Numbers 22:41-23:12 1 Samuel 12:1-6, 16-25


Thursday Psalms 131, 132 & 133 Psalms 134 & 135

Numbers 23:11-26 1 Samuel 13:5-18


Friday Psalms 140 & 142 Psalms 141 & 143:1-12

Numbers 24:1-13 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15


Saturday Psalms 137:1-9 & 144 Psalm 104

Numbers 24:12-25 1 Samuel 14:16-30


Sunday Psalm 33 Psalm 107:1-33

Ecclesiasticus 10:1-18 Micah 4:1-5

James 5:7-10 Revelation 21:1-7

Readings: Sunday, July 8th, 2018 - Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Deuteronomy 145:1-9

PETITIONS FOR THE SICK

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YOUR CHURCH

FROM: The Finance Committee of Christ Church Cathedral

"The Cathedral needs some $15,000.00 weekly to remain solvent and to con-

tribute its share to the overall Diocese. We are receiving an income from

envelopes, open collection and other gifts totaling just under $13,000.00

weekly and it is simply not enough to cover all expenses and obliga-

tions. Your tithes and offerings are of critical importance to the operation

of the Cathedral and the Anglican Diocese as a whole.

The Cathedral needs your help! By consistently making your weekly contri-

bution, it will help the Cathedral plan its expenses and cash flow better, so

we encourage all members to be faithful in your financial support. Of

course, whenever you can increase your level of contribution it will help to

close the funding gap and offset any shortfalls from week to week. We look

forward to your continued support."

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7:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

Celebrant & Preacher: Rev’d. Fr. Colin Humes

Organist: Cathy Jirjahlke

1st Lesson & Psalm: John Burrows

Epistle: Harold Cole

The Intercession: Leslie Sweeting

Chalice Bearers: Harold Cole and Michael Turner

Sidespersons: Danny Tynes and Leslie Sweeting

Hospitality: Elsa Thompson

9:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

Celebrant: Dean Patrick L. Adderley

Preacher: Rev’d. Fr. Colin Humes

Organist: Dr. Sparkman Ferguson and Mr. Raymond Antonio

1st Lesson: Sherry Lee

Psalm: The Choir

Epistle: Ural Pratt

The Intercession: T. Nicola McKay

Chalice Bearers: Sandra Collie and Virginia Thompson

Element Bearers: Nathaniel & Valrie Dean

Sidespersons: T. Nicola McKay, Donna Johnson,

Birdina Cartwright, Ural & Sheyanne Pratt,

Indi Johnson, Sherry Lee, Lucinda Smith and

Brittanie Smith

Hospitality: T. Nicola McKay and Errol Reed

Coffee Hour: Group 6 - Mary Wilkinson (Coordinator) Next Week, Group 7 - Erica Brown (Coordinator)

11:15 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION

Celebrant & Preacher: Dean Patrick L. Adderley Organist: Jackie Petersen

1st Lesson & Psalm: Terrance Pratt

Sunday, july 1st, 2018

sixth sunday after Pentecost

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.

11:15 a.m. Sunday, July 8th, 2018

1st Lesson & Psalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Bethel

Epistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sher ilyn Bethel

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Mass Setting: Timothy Gibson

Introit Hymn: 232 - My God, How Wonderful Thou Art

The Preparation: Page 98 (Book of Common Prayer)

Collect for Purity: Page 101 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Kyrie; Gloria: Page 102 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Collects:

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost: Almighty God, you have built your Church

upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the

chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their

teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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: 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 for his sake we pray.

Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

The First Lesson

Reader: A Reading from the Word of God written in Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24

God did not make death, And he does not delight in the death of the living. For

he created all things so that they might exist; the generative forces of the world

are wholesome, and there is no destructive poison in them, and the dominion of

Hades is not on earth. For righteousness is immortal. God created us for incor-

ruption, and made us in the image of his own eternity, but through the devil’s

envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his company experience

it.

Reader: The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Psalm 130 (7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.)

1 Out of the depths have I called to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my

voice; *let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication.

2 If you, LORD, were to note what is done amiss, *O Lord, who could

stand?

Order Of The Holy Eucharist

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$165.00, Freestanding Altar: $135.00, St. Martin’s Chapel: $86.00, Pulpit:

$100.00, Lectern: $100.00. FLORAL DONATION CHEQUES SHOULD

BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE 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 oc-

curs every fourth Sunday in each month, are asked to contact the Parish Of-

fice. 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: 364-4386; 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 for-

ward to the support of the congregation throughout the year.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR SOCIAL OUTREACH

Bath Soap

Canned Soups

Canned Vegetables

Corned Beef

Deodorant

Detergent

Rice

Sugar

Tea

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

“Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.”

Proverbs 22:9 - NRSV

CATHEDRAL HOUSE: We Are Getting There!!

Please take the time to check The Thermometer for The Fundraising for

Cathedral House. We have reached the $900,000.00 mark – we therefore

need only $100,000.00 to complete the payment for Cathedral House.

Please continue to support on this last amount.

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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.

Today: 11:15 a.m. ACW Meeting - Chapter Room

July 10th: INDEPENDENCE DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Sun. July 15th: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. ACW Cake Sale - The Courtyard

July 16th - 20th: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 23rd. 7:00 p.m. Conference of Union of Black

Episcopalians Opening Eucharist

BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered on the first Sun-

day of the month, or by appointment.

WEDDINGS AT THE CATHEDRAL: Persons desirous of being married

at Christ Church Cathedral should make early arrangements with a member of

the Clergy or contact the Parish Office. In scheduling a wedding, please bear

in mind that the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is not traditionally solemnized

during the seasons of Lent and Advent. The following dates have been re-

served for 2018: August 4th, November 10th & 24th. 2019: January 19th.

BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP: Sponsors for the weekly church Bulletin are

welcome. Sponsorship is only $80.00. Kindly contact the Cathedral Office.

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 Commit-

tee: 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. Ar-

lene Hercules (393-1406) and Mrs. Sandra Collie (324-7472). High Altar:

CATHEDRAL AND DIOCESAN CALENDAR

STANDING NOTICES

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3 For there is forgiveness with you; *therefore you shall be feared.

4 I wait for the LORD; my soul waits for him; *in his word is my hope.

5 My soul waits for the LORD, more than watchmen for the morning,

*more than watchmen for the morning.

6 O Israel, wait for the LORD, *for with the LORD there is mercy;

7 With him there is plenteous redemption, *and he shall redeem Israel

from all their sins.

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.

Psalm 130: “Out Of The Depths I Call To You” - Tune Rockingham (9:00 a.m. only)

The Epistle

Reader: A reading from the Word of God written in 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

As you excel in everything-- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness,

and in our love for you-- so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking.

I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love

against the earnestness of others. For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus

Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his

poverty you might become rich. And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is

appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire

to do something-- now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by

completing it according to your means. For if the eagerness is there, the gift is ac-

ceptable according to what one has-- not according to what one does not have. I do

not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a ques-

tion of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their

abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. As it is

written, “The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little

did not have too little.”

Reader: The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Out of the depths I call to you.

Lord, hear my voice and heed my prayer;

Look with compassion on my plea,

Weigh my petition, Lord, with care.

For if you note each sinful deed,

Lord, who could stand when you appeared?

But with you is forgiveness found

More certainly than watchmen wait

To see the daylight first appear

Does my soul wait upon the Lord;

I wait in trust and holy fear.

O Israel, wait upon the Lord;

Mercy is always found in him,

And freedom, too, abounds in God

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Gradual Hymn: 518 - Hark, My Soul! It Is The Lord

The Gospel

Reader: The Lord be with you

Response: And also with you

Reader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 5:21-43

Response: Glory to Christ our Saviour

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gath-

ered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the syna-

gogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him

repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your

hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live.” So he went with him.

And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a wom-

an who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured

much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no

better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind

him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his clothes,

I will be made well.” Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her

body that she was healed of her disease. Immediately aware that power had

gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched

my clothes?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on

you; how can you say, ‘Who touched me?’” He looked all around to see who

had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear

and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to

her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of

your disease.” While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s

house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?”

But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do

not fear, only believe.” He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James,

and John, the brother of James. When they came to the house of the leader of

the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. When

he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep?

The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. Then he put them

all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with

him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her,

“Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” And immediately the girl got

up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were

overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know

this, and told them to give her something to eat.

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July 3rd

Zane-Vaughan Duvalier

Jeremy Cartwright

Cristianna Munroe

July 4th:

John Adderley

Hannah Sands

July 5th:

Kaitlyn Arquiza

July 7th:

Janet Johnson

Keith Oliver

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 understand-

ing abide with them on the anniversary of their

birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

July 5th:

Robin & Sharelle Ramroop

Darren & Jennifer McCartney

Carlos & Anastarcia Palacious

July 7th:

Hugh & June Sands

July 8th:

Weston & Andrea Saunders

A 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

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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DEAN ADDERLEY’S RETIREMENT: Dean Adderley will be retir-

ing this year at the end of July, after having served for 20 years as Dean

and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral and 44 years in Sacred Ministry.

The Committee responsible for the events to celebrate his retirement has

designated the month of August as “Dean Patrick Adderley’s Month” and

seeks the participation, involvement and support of the entire Parish family.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Sunday, August 5th: Annual Parish Family Picnic

Sunday, August 12th: Tea Party

Friday, August 17th: Dance/Jazz Night (Time: TBA)

Sunday, August 19th: Diocesan Vesper Service (5:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 24th: Gala Ball

Sunday, August 26th: Combined Family Service (10:00 a.m.)

The Committee advises that some dates, times and events are

subject to change.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS July 1st - July 7th:

Today:

Diah Ferdinand

Christ Church Cathedral Parish Picnic

“A FUSION OF FAITH, FAMILY & FUN”

Sunday, August 5th

12:00 noon—6:00 P.M.

Nirvana Beach, West Bay Street

Evening Prayer follows.

The Parish Picnic is an event to br ing the church members together in

a fun-filled and relaxing atmosphere. The Picnic will begin at 12:00 noon

and end after Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m. The main meal will be served

between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Games: Bingo/Dominoes, where prizes

will be awarded will be played between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volleyball,

Soccer, Cards and Board games will be available all day. Evening Prayer,

conducted by Catechist Smith will begin at 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to

donate prizes for the games are asked to contact Mrs. Rosita Smith-

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Leader: The Gospel of Chr ist

Response: Praise to Christ our Lord

The Sermon

THE PRAYERS

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

The Intercession: Form and Page to be announced

Persons celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries are invited to

come to the Altar for a blessing at the end of the Intercession

The Act of Penitence: Page 123 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Absolution: Page 124 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Greeting of Peace: Page 124 (Book of Common Prayer)

Hymn for the Peace: 236 - How Great Thou Art!

THE OFFERTORY Offertory Hymn: 476 - The King Of Love My Shepherd Is

(7:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.)

Offertory Anthem: Lift Your Voice And Sing

Doxology: 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: Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer )

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

(Gifts and Offering may be made by cheque payable to Christ Church Cathedral)

THE MINISTRY OF THE SAC-

RAMENT

Sursum Corda: Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer)

Proper Preface: Page 127-130 (Book of Common Prayer)

Rise up, O men of God!

Have done with lesser things.

Give heart and mind and soul and strength

To serve the King of kings.


The kingdom tarries long.

Bring in the day of brotherhood


The church for you doth wait,

Her strength unequal to her task;

Rise up and make her great!

Lift high the cross of Christ!

Tread where His feet have trod.

As brothers of the Son of Man,

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Sanctus: Page 131 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Eucharistic Prayer: (Pages 131-142, A B C D or E may be used)

The Lord’s Prayer: Page 144 (Book of Common Prayer)

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 Hymns: 620 - Sweet Sacrament Divine

539 - Take My Life, And Let It Be

Rise Up, O Men Of God

Communion Anthem: Amazing Grace - Robert Stirling

POST COMMUNION AND DISMISSAL

Post Communion Prayer: Page 147 or 148 (Book of Common Prayer)

The Dismissal: Page 149 (Book of Common Prayer)

Recessional Hymn: 387 - To God Be The Glory!

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

Parishioners and visitors are invited to a time of fellowship in the Cathedral

Courtyard at the top of George Street at the conclusion of the

9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist

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6:00 P.M. EVENSONG, sermon & Benediction

(Order of Service: Page 60, Hymns CPWI Hymnal)

Officiant: Dean Patrick L. Adderley

Organist: Mr. Ron Clarke

Organ Prelude:

Opening Hymn: 314 - God Of Mercy, God Of Grace

Psalm: 145 - Catechist Neville Smith

Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 10:1-16 - Danny Tynes

Office Hymn: 12 - Blest Creator Of The Light

Magnificat: Page 61

Second Lesson: Acts 17:12-21, 22-34 - John Burrows

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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Lilly Higgs, who was voted the Bahamas’

Junior Female Athlete for 2018. She has swum internationally for the country

since she was 13 years and has been accepted to the University of North Caroli-

na on a Swim Scholarship. Lilly’s older sister, Margaret (Albury) Higgs, also an

international swimming competitor is a sophomore at The University of South

Carolina. She is on an Academic and Swim Scholarship. They are the grand-

daughters of Mrs. Judith Higgs.

THANK YOU: Mrs. Andrea Saunders, Sunday School Superintendent thanks

Mr. Je’Rome Miller for his generous donation to Christ Church Cathedral Sun-

day School.

CELL MEETING St. Gabriel Cell will meet today, at 2:00 p.m. at the resi-

dence of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cole, John F. Kennedy Drive.

The ACW will hold its annual July Cake Sale on Sunday,

July 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Courtyard of

the Parish Hall. Pre-orders can be placed with Zelpha

Davis, Zo Sears, Sandra Burrows, Mary Wilkinson, Ver-

lene Lafluer, or Christine Smith. On sale will be: Guava

Duff, Coconut Tart, Cheese Cake, Carrot Cake, Rum

Cake, Pumpkin Roll, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Quiche, and

more. Come one, come all, we have prices for all.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) 2018: HELP!

HELP! We’re Shipwrecked! Children, are you ready to

venture on an island where you survive and thrive? Well,

Christ Church Cathedral VBS 2018 is the place to be! - July

16th to 20th - where daily sessions will include: Bible

Discovery, Imagination Station, Shipwreck Games, Kid Vid

Cinema, Tropical Treats and Castaway Sing and Play. VBS is open to children

ages 3 to 12 years and the hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fees are $25.00 per

child and include lunch. Toward this end, we are currently seeking three (3)

adult Station Leaders, one (1) ‘Tech Savvy’ individual and teenage assistants;

(this can also be a fun environment for community service hours). We also re-

quire help for setting up and decorating the church hall. REGISTRATION

FORMS are available and can be collected at the Par ish Office. Kindly note

that pre-registration is encouraged as there will be a limited number of campers

accepted. Finally, we are asking that you save an bring your empty cardboard

rolls from hand-towels, gift-wrapping papers, wax papers and foil wraps.

CAKE SALE

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Today, all flowers are given in honour and thanksgiving to God by Ms. Arlene Hercules in celebration of her 60th Birthday, June

30th.

CORPORATE COMMUNION: The Anglican Church Women and Angli-

can Church Men will make their Corporate Communion this morning at the

9:00 a.m. Service. The ACW will hold their monthly meeting in The Chapter

Room at 11:00 a.m. and the ACM will meet in The Chapter Room at 11:15

a.m. on July 22nd.

CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO: Margaret & William (Billy)

Lowe on the death of Margaret’s sister , Mar ia Wells, who died on Tues-

day past. Condolences are also extended to her niece and nephew, Sandra Bur-

rows and Troy Lowe and their families.

CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO: Kenneth & Lorraine Clarke

and Danny Tynes and their families on the death of their grandnephew, Dale Fernander of Nor th Carolina, who died on June 24th. Mr . Fernander’s

funeral service was held on Friday past.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Naya Maycock, who graduated from

Queen’s College on June 15th. She received honours in Chemistry and Physics

and is the 2018 (Italy) United World Scholarship Winner. In 2017, Naya was

honoured at the Ministry of Education’s Award Ceremony for achieving 12

BGCSE passes in Grade 11 - 10As, 2Bs. She is the daughter of Nicolasena

Carter and Carrington Maycock and granddaughter of Mrs. Vivienne Davis

and Mr. Ancilleno Davis.

CATHEDRAL LIFE

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Nunc Dimittis 65; Creed Pages 62 & 63; Prayers:

Sequence Hymn: 397 - Lord, Thy Word Abideth

Homily: Dean Patrick L. Adderley

Offertory Hymn: 373 - O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

Benediction:

Recessional: 26 - The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended

Sidespersons: Danny Tynes and John Burrows

FORGIVENESS IS CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION

Have you been hurt? Has somebody, somewhere in your past, rejected you or

betrayed you that you still hurt deep inside you? Whatever your situation is,

whatever your past is, remember that you are the eventual loser if you do not

forgive. Someone who decides not to forgive will never be liberated. He will

never receive the Father’s forgiveness we all have in Christ. Our Lord Jesus

Himself said: “If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father

will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father for-

give your transgressions.”

Forgiveness liberates us and sets us free to enjoy the blessings that come with

life. Forgiveness does not mean what the offender did was right. It simply

means that we are willing to forgive and allow God to contend with those who

contend with us. What God is asking from us is to forgive because He has for-

given us. He wants us to give Him the discretion of dealing with those who have

offended us. God is the final judge of mankind and He will make sure justice is

complete.

We should realize that when we decide not to forgive, we get the shorter end of

the deal as we are the ones who suffer. Unforgiveness holds us back from enjoy-

ing God’s blessings. It can develop into bitterness, anger, frustration, and de-

pression. When we nurture an unforgiving spirit in our hearts, we quickly be-

come consumed by it that we slowly drift away from God. We begin to focus on

our hurt and in time become spiritually blind that all we see is ourselves. We

fail to grasp the immensity of God’s forgiveness and His love for us. It becomes

a bondage which stifles our ability to love and accept those whom we know in

our hearts most deserve our love. It is a bondage that chokes out the grace, the

joy and the peace God has so generously poured into our lives through our Lord

Jesus Christ.

Rev’d. Fr. Colin Humes

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