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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@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 613-435-1767

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 Bill Turner 613-695-1790

St Bart's was the setting for the marriage of

Colleen Hanafin & Matthew Peat on June 27, 2015.

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

The Guards’ Chapel

The Reverend Canon David Clunie Rector

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion

9:30 a.m.

July 12, 2015

Herod & Herodias at the Feast of Herod ~ F. Francken, c.17th ~ Musée Municipal, Dunkirk

But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. Mark 6: 21

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 12, 2015

9:30 a. m. Holy Communion

The Book of Alternative Services, page 185 ~ green prayer book

Organ Prelude: Liebster Jesu BWV 731 J.S. Bach

Opening Hymn: 381 Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven Praise My Soul

Greeting Priest The grace … And also with you.

Collect of the Day Priest Almighty God, you have made us for yourself,

and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you. May we find

peace in your service, and in the world to come, see you face to face;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading: Amos 7:7-15 p. 5

Psalm 85:8-13 said p. 439

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 p. 5

Gradual Hymn: 365 Glory to God on High Darwall

The Gospel: Mark 6:14-29 p. 6

Sermon: The Reverend Laurette Glasgow

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: 369 Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness Ebenezer

Prayer over the Gifts Father, your word creates in us a yearning for

your kingdom. Receive all we offer you this day, and keep us in your

peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer 5 p. 204

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

The Lord’s Prayer p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread Priest

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.

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The Calendar ~

St Thomas, Apostle

July 3rd was the feast of St Thomas, who is listed as a member of the

twelve apostles in all four Gospels, but only St John mentions him in any

other context. The most important utterance ascribed to Thomas follows

his well-known episode doubting the authenticity of the risen Christ, when

he exclaims “My Lord and my God!” (Jn 20:28). At that point he became

the first person to recognize the divinity of Jesus. But earlier in the gospel,

somewhat bemused, he had asked Jesus “Lord, we do not know where you

are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him “I am the Way,

the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father, but by me.” (Jn 14:

5,6). Thomas is an agent for great comfort and faith. After Pentecost

Thomas set out on a missionary journey, but we do not know where he

went for certain. There is, however, a strong tradition, stoutly defended,

that he travelled to India, where he founded a church in Kerala on the

southwest coast. It is possible he travelled to spread the gospel among the

Jewish communities that had become established there. Today there is a

vibrant community of Malabar Christians, who have two branches, one of

which, the Mar Thoma Church, has close relations with the Church of

South India and hence with the Anglican Communion. These Christians

have an Orthodox liturgy, and the church can be securely traced to the

sixth century. Part of their tradition holds that Thomas was martyred at

Mylapore, near Chennai (Madras). There is a tomb at Mylapore that is

called St Thomas’s tomb, and an ancient cross connected with it. His body

may have rested here until it made its way back towards Europe in the 4th

century, ultimately resting in Italy by 1258. There are a number of

apocryphal writings that describe Thomas’ journey to India, and given the

extensive trade between India and Syria and India and Egypt, it is quite

possible that he reached Kerala. If he did, he would have been the only

apostle to preach the gospel outside the Roman Empire, and to have been

the one who travelled the furthest. His martyrdom is held to have been in

72 AD, twenty years after he arrived in India. The Gospel of St Thomas

was found by archaeologists in Egypt 65 years ago, and seems to date from

about 150 AD. It is not authoritative, but includes some interesting stories

and sayings. For instance, that the boy Jesus made little birds out of wood,

blew on them, and they flew away. This text is not a hoax, but it probably

claimed St Thomas’ name originally for promotional purposes.

Submitted by Chris Burn

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The Gospel

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some were

saying, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this

reason these powers are at work in him." But others said, "It is Elijah."

And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old." But

when Herod heard of it, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been

raised." For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him,

and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,

because Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, "It is

not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." And Herodias had a

grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod

feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he

protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he

liked to listen to him. But an opportunity came when Herod on his

birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of

Galilee. When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased

Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever

you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you

ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom." She went out and said

to her mother, "What should I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John

the baptizer." Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, "I

want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter." The

king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests,

he did not want to refuse her. Immediately the king sent a soldier of the

guard with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the

prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl

gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and

took his body, and laid it in a tomb. (Mark 6:14-29)

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Music during Communion Hymn: 65 Here, Lord, We Take the Broken Bread St. Columba

Prayer after Communion Living God, in this sacrament we have shared in your eternal kingdom. May we who taste this mystery forever serve you in faith, hope, and love. We ask this 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 Closing Hymn: 577 God of Grace and God of Glory Cwm Rhondda Dismissal…. Thanks be to God. Organ Postlude: Allegro Moderato W. Croft

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Sidespersons: Gary Toft and Jo Brodie Reader: Gary Toft Lay Administrators: Bonnie Robinson Intercessor: Christina Lubbock

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We welcome Rosalind Weeks as our guest organist. Ros will be with us through August 2.

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Please remember in Prayer Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Peru - South America The Right Reverend Dr Harold William Godfrey Diocese: St Helen’s, Orleans ~ The Venerable Susan Churchill-Lackey; The Reverend Canon Peter Lackey For the volunteers of all Anglican Pastoral Care Teams In our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem we pray for The Palestine Hospital, Amman, Jordan Canada: Canadian Forces remembering especially members of the Governor General’s Foot Guards and those in diplomatic missions and NGOs, especially Heather and Jason. Parish: Pamela Delworth, Elizabeth, Liz, Robert Hampson. The Garry J. Armstrong Home: Bob, Ken, Jean, 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.

After the Service Join us for a cool drink and social time. If Rosemary MacDonald, Linda Assad-Butcher or Carol Matson are not at church, would someone please volunteer to fill a large jug with lemonade and one tin of soda water. Use disposable cups provided. Thank-you! The Coffee Hour Team

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Summer Services ~ Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m.

Regular service times will resume on September 13.

Office Hours

The office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays in July. Please consider

leaving a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Construction and Church Parking

Construction has begun in the hall and will continue through August. The

parking lot will not be available for use. *Parking throughout the week*

There is a 3 hr. limit on street parking. Cars will be ticketed ($50.00).

Construction vehicles will also be parked in front of the church on

weekdays from 7:00 a.m. Please bear with us as we experience the summer

of change!

Summer Givings

As you make your plans for summer holidays, please also make plans

for your givings to St. Bart's. An advance contribution would be especially

helpful in managing our cashflow. We can also accept postdated cheques.

And for those of you that do not use PAR, now might be a good time to

consider going that route. For those of you that do use PAR, thank you for

your ongoing commitment. Have a very happy and restful summer.

Question Period

Question Period will be featured at Sermon time on July 19th and August

2nd. Copies of the notes used by Laurette+ are available electronically

through the Parish Administrator. The Reverend Laurette Glasgow

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.

The Church of St Bartholomew - 150 years: 1867-2017

Plans are underway to mark the 150th anniversary of our Church in 2017.

It is a very special year as we will also be celebrating Canada's

Confederation! If you have suggestions or questions or would like to be a

part of this Committee, please contact: Ruth Honeyman, Tony Kellett or

Liz Heatherington, 613-745-4677.

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A Reading from the Book of Amos

This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’ And I said, ‘A plumb-line.’ Then the Lord said, ‘See, I am setting a plumb-line in the midst of my people Israel; I will never again pass them by; the high places of Isaac shall be made desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste, and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.’ Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to King Jeroboam of Israel, saying, ‘Amos has conspired against you in the very centre of the house of Israel; the land is not able to bear all his words. For thus Amos has said, “Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel must go into exile away from his land.” ’ And Amaziah said to Amos, ‘O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, earn your bread there, and prophesy there; but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.’ Then Amos answered Amaziah, ‘I am no prophet, nor a prophet’s son; but I am a herdsman, and a dresser of sycamore trees, and the Lord took me from following the flock, and the Lord said to me, “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.” (Amos 7:7-15)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.

A Reading from the Letter to the Ephesians

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:3-14)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.

Thanks be to God.