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† STUDY the Scripture every day. In light of what I have read, what is God calling me to be or to do today?
† PRAY at least three times a day [Please add to your prayers]
St. Stephen’s Rule of Life
This Week’s Readings for Daily Devotion
Mon. –Ps. 89: 1-18 Num. 16: 1-19 Mt. 19: 13-22
Tue. –Ps. 97, 99 Num. 16: 20-35 Mt. 19: 23-30
Wed. –Ps. 101, 109 : 1-30 Num. 16: 36-50 Mt. 20: 1-16
Thu. –Ps. 105: 1-22 Num. 17: 1-11 Mt. 20:17-28
Fri. –Ps. 102 Num. 20: 1-13 Mt. 20: 29-34
Sat. –Ps. 107: 33-43, 108: 1-13 Num. 20:14-29 Mt. 21: 1-11
† GIVE regularly to support the Church’s ministry [envelopes, gifts, talents and time]
Birthday Blessings
T’yanna Shortte-Jarvis (24th), Voshon Georgeson (27th), Wilbey Arnold (27st), Zanaiah Martin-John (28th),
Foster Odlum (30th),
House-bound
George Barnett, Dophne Bolden
Sick &
Recovering
Alton Ballantyne, Courtney Bolden, Coralee Campbell, Thelma Edwards, Kathleen Ellis, Rueben Grant, Nellie Greenidge, Lily Griggs, Andrew Gunraj, Carmen Hibbert, Ena Hordatt, Rita John, Torrette Knight, Felicia McCalla, Paul Patterson, Kathleen Reid, Rema Yellery, Joan Singh, Hyacinth Nwosu, Dorine Rus-sell, Fitzgerald Grant.
Sick Friends
Abigail Barran, Rosette Bartley, Jacqueline Brady, Mohani Budhwa, Joyce Burpee, Angie Chung, Norma Elcock, Donna Henriques, Evelyn Hordatt, Margaret Hudson, Enric Johnson, Audrey Laidlaw, Tania Leon, Kyle McIntosh, Emma Prichard, Robert Sinclair, Nolan Telfer, Charles Warrington, Joyce Wil-liams, Junior Williams, Michael Allder, Ken Bahadhur, Jaleel Burton, Everton Williams, Neville Tennant, Randy Peters, Kushal Umashankar, James Mungra, Taticia Linton, Nicola Osborn, Su-san Budnic, Roland Coy, Ian Nero, Benedicta Emilia Hadad, The Venerable Gbenga Oniye.
Readings for Next Sunday - July 1, 2018 (6th Sunday after Pentecost)
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15; Mark 5: 21-43
2259 Jane Street, TORONTO, ON. M3M 1A6
Tel: Office - (416) 241-4639 Fax: Office - (416) 248-5415
Church Email: [email protected]
Website: www.saintstephensdownsview.com
Priest In Charge: Fr.. Theadore Hunt
Parish Administrator: --
MISSION
To worship God, creating a caring, Christian community,
through growth and celebration, using our gifts and talents to reach out in love to others.
OUR MOTTO
Bearing witness by faith and works.
OUR PRIORITIES
Christian Education, Youth & Outreach.
WELCOME
A special welcome to all parishioners, visitors & friends.
We invite visitors to sign our Visitors Book.
If you do not have a Church home we invite you to make the
Church of St. Stephen your spiritual haven.
BE THOUGHTFUL & REVERENT
Before Service:
Talk with God
During Service:
Let God talk to you
After Service:
Talk with each other
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
June 24th, 2018 SUNG EUCHARIST: 10:30AM
DYC & St. Stephen’s Youth Service
A great prophet has arisen among us! God has visited his people!
Luke 7:16
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?" And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
LETS REFLECT MARK 4:35-41
By: Marianne Williamson
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us.
We ask ourselves Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small Does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, As children do.
We were born to make manifest The glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; It's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.
OUR DEEPEST FEAR OUR COMMUNITY
THE GATHERING
Processional Hymn 215BB - When Morning Gilds the Skies
CALL TO WORSHIP
Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People And also with you. Priest 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
Priest Glory to God in the Highest, Page 186 The Collect: Page 362
Praise & Worship: 9BB - Glorify Thy Name 10BB - Majesty Musical Tribute: I Give You Glory Kanier Hodge
THE WORD
First Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32-49
Psalm: 9: 9-20
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gradual Hymn: 548BB - As the Deer
Chorus: Ancient Words
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Chorus: Ancient Words
Sermon Hailey McCalla
THE RESPONSE
The Apostles Creed Page 189
Prayers of the People
The Response to each petition is:
Hear our prayer.
Confession & Absolution
Priest Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in
mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let
us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.
Priest Most merciful God,
All: We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ , have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Priest Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
Our Greatest Fear (Poem)
Presented By: Chanté James
POEM
By: Hailey McCalla
This Week At St. Stephen
Monday @ 11am -12:30 pm Saints Café
Tuesday @7 pm Prayer & Bible Study
Wednesdays @ 11am-12:30 pm Saints Café
Wednesday @1pm-2 pm Soul Food
Thursday @ 7-9 pm Bible Study (Gospel of Mark)
Thursday @7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
9: 00 a.m. Service 10: 30 a.m. Service
Ushers Omeyeni Aliya, Lanre, Bisi, Bryan
Chalice: Patrick B. Iris L., Allan A.
Readers: Myrna B. Kendra A., Rakim R.
Gospeller: George Q.
Intercessor: Bryan M.
Altar Guild: Verna H., Wendy C.
Counters: Norman, Felicia, Emmerson, Shalon Servers: Renee Kendra, Matthew, George, Rakim, Jahnyah
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Next week’s Ministers
9: 00 a.m. Service 10: 00 a.m. Service
Ushers -- Hilton, Kameel, Orphtee, Pauline
Chalice: -- Margaret Q., Nicole D.
Readers: -- Kendra A., Rakim R.
Gospeller: George Q.
Intercessor: Bryan M.
Altar Guild: Verna H., Wendy C.
Counters: Janet, Winsome, Hyacinth, Monica Servers: -- Shanique, Briana, Chante, Ladainian, Kanier
Matthew 18:21
A friend of mine often says that it’s not the virgin birth or the bodily resurrec-
tion that he has trouble believing. He can’t understand the grace of for-
giveness. Indeed, the concept of forgiveness may be one of the hardest to grasp
in the life of a Christian. Forgiveness isn’t a pardon or a do-over, and it doesn’t
mean that everything will work out okay in the future, either. Forgiveness
requires a constituency of one—and an abdication of our resentfulness and
anger toward someone who has wronged us. The hardest part about for-
giveness is that it requires absolutely nothing from the person who wronged
us! Whether a person asks for forgiveness, expresses contrition, or pays restitu-
tion, Jesus commands us to forgive anyway—not once, or twice, or seven
times, but as many times as it takes. When we orient our lives toward for-
giveness, feelings like anger, resentment, and bitterness lose their ability to
harden our hearts. The more we forgive, the more our capacity for love in-
creases and the more we begin to resemble the Body of Christ.
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THE SACRAMENT
Offertory Hymn 730BB - Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Prayer over The Gifts Page 364
Eucharistic Prayer #3 Page 198
The Lord’s Prayer (Caribbean) Communion Hymns Kanier Hodge - Pass Me Not
348BB - My Savior’s Love
357BB - Christ Arose
359BB - Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks
Ablutions 591BB - Have Thine Own Way, Lord Prayer after communion Page 364 Glory to God Page 214
CELEBRATING CHILDREN AND YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
DYC PRESENTATIONS
Spoken Word Poem: Hailey McCalla
ST. STEPHEN’S GRADUATES
ERIC CAMPBELL AWARD
Church of St. Stephen / Downsview Youth Covenant
Youth Service - June 24th, 2018
Celebrating our Participants and Graduates
Thank you to our Downsview Youth Covenant participants, volunteers and staff.
DYC Participants (2017 - 2018)
Reem Atufa
Matthew Austin
Jovaughan Bloomfield
Mensah Bonsu
Fayth Caesar
Jumel Caesar (Grade 5 graduate)
Danell Cheong
Teyana Clarke
Kiara Crocker
Travis Do
Emre Elik
Esma Elik
Coy Ellis
Emelia Hurtado
Miguel Ignacio Hurtado
Deshawn James
Tivy Jerome-Milandov
Telson Khan
Trayton Le (SK graduate)
Jerel Louisy
Taija McDowall
Michael Mensah
Patience Mensah
Cayden Nembhard
April Monge Cedeno
Madison Nyim-Asare
Omonuwa Omere
Daniella Owusu-Ansah
(Grade 5 graduate)
Davina Owusu-Ansah
Michael Owusu-Banahene
Zion Owusu Gyamfi
Jaeda Peart
Daniel Philips
Jayvon Philips
Jahnyah Riley-Rosegreen
Aaron Saigo (SK graduate)
Akeem Saigo
Alister Saigo Jr. (Grade 5 graduate)
Antonella Salazar
Chad Salmon
Mika Scott
Akiera Sears
Cenghizhan Sert
Irmak Sert
Faith Smith
O’Mark Smith (Grade 8 graduate)
T’Zara-Skii Smith (SK graduate)
Gabriel Squires
Ike Taiwo SK graduate)
Francis Thomas
Johnta Vernon
Keshawn Ward
Chad Willis
Lemuel Wright
St. Stephen's Festival of Cultures and Parish Fair, Saturday, June 30th
Stewardship Working Group: There will be an orientation meeting for the members of the Stewardship Working Group this coming Tuesday, June 26th at 7pm, as we seek to begin important work on the Growing Healthy Stewards initiative.
Summer Schedule: Beginning Sunday, July 1st and continuing up to and including the Labour Day holiday weekend (Sunday, September 2nd) there will be one service at 10:00am. The regular schedule of services will resume on Sunday, September 9th.
Bus Trip: St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich, ON Date: Saturday July 14th Time: Leaving the church at 9am, returning at 4:30pm Cost: $30 per person Contact Person: Daisy Browne
Community Garden: Gardening season is here once again! The return of warm weather has brought with it the return of activity in our community garden. Orders for plants for the garden will be placed very soon. If you are, or would like to be, involved in this initiative, please speak with Violet, our Community Garden Coordinator, for more information."
Please let us know: If you are ill, or if you know of another member of the parish who is ill or in hospital, please contact the Parish Office to let us know at 416-241-4639.
A very special thank you to all of our participants, congratulations
graduates. Have a fantastic summer!!!
Let’s Communicate, Connect and Collaborate
Our Preacher today is Hailey McCalla who has been chair of the
Downsview Youth Covenant for the past 3 years. She is a recently retired
Superintendent of Education with the Peel District School Board, with a
career in Education spanning over 40 years from England to Ontario,
Canada. She is a transformational value-driven educator with a demon-
strated ability to build positive relationships, promote successful partner-
ships, and establish collaborative, safe and caring teaching and learning
environments. She is passionate about her community, developing chil-
dren and is committed to volunteer service.
LAST WEEK’S
STATISTICS
ATTENDANCE
141
OFFERINGS
$1, 849.10
YTD
$68, 269.25
BUDGET
$2,966
THE BLESSING & DISMISSAL
Prayer for Children at School and University:
O God our Father, we pray for the children growing up in our schools and universities as they prepare for their tasks in this life. May the learn the lessons of greatest worth: self-discipline, integrity of character, care for others, and a true sense of values. So may they acquire wisdom as well as knowledge, and be strong in spirit to serve their generation and to further your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer for those transitioning to another grade or leaving school:
God of love, we pray for our young people who are transitioning to an-other grade level or leaving school to enter upon the wider life of the world. As the face these new changes, their new future, and all that it holds for them, give them the confidence that their times and lives are in your hands. Help them to discover your purpose for their lives, that they may find their true fulfillment in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Priest: The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and Love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be amongst you and remain with you always. All: Amen Welcome & Announcements Recessional Hymn 235BB - Take the Name of Jesus with You
Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
Volunteers Staff
DYC TEAM
Carolyn Jackson
Constance Kendall
Shawdonnay Belgrove
Heniesha Christie
De’mari Grant
Alie Isaac
Joshua Persaud
Myke Predko
Feaven Tewfik
Hyacinth Edghill
Rhona McColman
Desire Iyamu
Lamar Grey
Rakim Rosegreen
Aliya Whyte
Angela Whyte
Church of St. Stephen / Downsview Youth Covenant
Youth Service - June 24th, 2018
Celebrating our Participants and Graduates
Thank you to our Downsview Youth Covenant participants, volunteers and staff.
Church of St. Stephen / Downsview Youth Covenant
Youth Service - June 26th, 2016
Celebrating our Participants and Graduates
Giving thanks to our youth from the Church of St. Stephen for all their
contributions over the year.
St. Stephen’s Youth Participants
Alice Abumere
Joyce Abumere
Grace Addo
Kendra Austin
Jayda Bartlett
Marc Cottle
Chika Ekeh
Lamar Grey
Kanier Hodge-Simon
Renee Jagdeo
Chanté James
Brianna James
Hailey Mccalla
Ethan Mccalla
Christian Murray
Bryan Murray
Uyiosa Omere
Rae-Ann Roberts
Rakim Rosegreen
Christianna Samuel
Sutanya Samuels
Destiny Shortte-Letts
Dakare Shortte-Letts
Tianna Walters
Bisi Williams
YOUNG ADULTS Patrick Brown Jr. Shanique Douglas Matthew Jadgeo Ireneh Omere T’yanna Shortte-Jarvis George Quarcoo Lanre Williams Aliya Whyte
Church of St. Stephen / Downsview Youth Covenant
Youth Service - June 24th, 2018
Celebrating our Participants and Graduates
Congratulations to all our graduates on their academic achievements
2018 Graduates
Home to Pre-School
Aiden Gleeson
Doren Hunt
Kindergarten to Grade 1
Alyssa Toma
Aaron Saigo
Elementary School
Matthew Austin
Alister Saigo
Middle School
Alice Abumere
Marc Cottle
Dakare Shortte-Letts
Secondary School
Kanier Hodge
Hailey McCalla
Uyiosa Omere
Tianna Walters
University & College
Ngozi Atu-Ude
Eric Campbell Award 2018
Our thanks to all those who made a submission for the
Eric Campbell Award. Your efforts were appreciated.
Congratulations to our winners .
This year’s awards will be presented by
Beverley Brown.
