1121 – 14 Ave. SW Calgary, AB T2R 0P3 Phone: 403-244-4879 Email: administrator@ststephenscalgary.org

MARCHING WITH PRIDE. St. Stephen’s will be represented in this year’s Pride Parade on Sunday, September 3rd, marching under a rainbow banner that says: "Working toward Marriage Equality for EVERYONE". For those wishing to cheer from the sidelines following our 10:30 service, the closest location will be along 6th Ave. between 3rd St. SW and 3rd St. SE. See you there! Map on bulletin board.

Update: The Al Jbawi family are doing well in settling into their new life in Calgary. The parents are already in the LINC program (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada), learning English everyday. The children are all registered and excited to start school in this month,

with some excellent extra language support in place. NeST Volunteers go to the home twice a week to help them further with their English. All last week the boys played soccer with 'Soccer Without Boundaries' which took place just across the road from where they live. This week it’s school intakes and transport orientation to and from schools. Those of us involved with NeST are grateful for all contributions of time, furniture etc., and financial, towards this super family.

Midtown Mosaic 12th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale

Fri. Sept 29th & Sat. Sept 30th, 2017

Join us as we host our 12th Annual Midtown Mosaic. This is a premier art show and sale featuring juried works and items from local artists and craftspeople. Once again on the Friday evening from 6 – 9:30pm the Art show and sale will feature 20 + artists in attendance, along with

live music, a wine & cheese reception and a silent auction. On Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm, the Art show and sale with artists in attendance will continue along with children’s activities. A Deli lunch will be available at our Midtown Café. Free parking will be available at Connaught School or Street parking around St. Stephen’s. We will need volunteers to assist with the Friday evening reception, the Silent auction, setup and takedown as well as the luncheon on Saturday. There is a signup sheet in the Narthex or for more information please contact Ginny Binder at gbinder39@gmail.com

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Kidney March

I (Neil Thompson) will be walking again to raise funds and awareness during the Kidney March September 8 - 10, 2017. Please help by sponsoring me! You can go the web site www.KidneyMarch.ca, click on Sponsor a Walker and enter my name. Alternatively, you will find sponsor forms on the tables in the narthex of the Church. Thank you in advance for your support!

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 03, 2017

Rector The Reverend Brian E Pearson

Honorary Assistant The Venerable Barry Foster The Reverend Cathy Fulton

Music Director Jeff Jones

Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church

Sunday Worship, September 03, 2017 8:00am service- Book of Common Prayer (page 67) 10:30am service- Bulletin

Presider & Preacher: The Reverend Brian E Pearson Music Director: Jeff Jones

Summer Lite Readings Year A

Jul 16 — Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Jul 23 — Matthew 13:24-30 Jul 30 — Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Aug 6 — Matthew 14:15-21

Aug 13 — Matthew 14:22-33 Aug 20 — Matthew 15:21-28 Aug 27 — Matthew 16:13-17 Sept 03— Matthew 16:21-25

The Prayers of the People

The Anglican Cycle of Prayer

We pray for - The Episcopal Church in San Diego The Right Reverend James Mathes, The Episcopal Church in San Joaquin, The Right Reverend Chester Talton and The Right Reverend David Rice; we pray for Justin, The Archbishop of Canterbury; Fred, our Primate; Greg our Metropolitan Archbishop & Diocesan Bishop; Sidney, the Suffragan Bishop for Treaty 7 Territory. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer We pray for St. Edmund, Calgary, Linda Anderson, Bishop’s Warden, The Reverend Dr. Norman Knowles, for the Diocesan Council and the Companions of the Bishop. In our Companion Diocese of the Windward Islands we pray for Christ-the-King with St. Francis, The Reverend Eleanor Glasgow, their clergy and the people of the parishes, also for the Windward Islands Diocesan Association.

St. Stephen’s Parish Cycle of Prayer Souhil Issak and Randa Saomi and their children Samy, Rita and Rosalie · Evelyn and Sudhir Jain · Blair Jarvis and Wendy Hum · Carol Jefferies · Peter and Judy Jekill · Nick Jennings.

For Those in Need Dariel and Steven · John · Gail · Sandra · Lorna · Heather · Calvin.

Flowers Flowers are placed on the altar today to the Glory of God

by Jackie Mootoo in celebration of Santana’s 15th birthday and in memory of loved ones.

On Duty Today: September 03, 2017 blue Reader: no readers during summer hymn book

Litanist: Anne Brown to be Communion Assistants: Marlies Sargent · Heather Walker announced

Lynn Brooks Sidespersons: Nik Binder · Mark Labrecque · Bill Tymchyshyn Chancel Guild: Maria Saenz · Beverley Senko Sacramental Bread: Dariel Bateman · Jean Ludlam Coffee Hosts: Jean Ludlam · Carolyn Donnan

Note Chancel Guild members, we are meeting on Sept 9 at 10:30 am.

Start up Sunday will be September 10th, 2017 Further ministry startup dates to be coming soon.

Meditation starting on Sept 12 at 6pm.

LIVING THE QUESTIONS: Do you have questions about the Christian faith, about the Anglican Church, or about any aspect of the spiritual life? Are you thinking about being Baptized, Confirmed, Affirming your Faith, or being Received into the Anglican Church of Canada? Speak to the Rector, who will be starting an Adult Inquirers’ Group in September.

Prepare for fall discussions about a bold new direction," Wanted: readers. The hope is to get a diverse group of people and have a discussion to come up with something that may replace the IFTC program. There are two of the circulating copies of The Stop available right now; contact the church office to borrow one. To buy your own copy, check the Merchandise Table. (full write up on bulletin board) Contact Anne Brown (brown.annej@gmail.com) for more details

Blue Envelopes this month go to (MACG), The Metro Alliance for the Common Good Calgary’s faith communities, labour unions, social enterprise and community organizations working together to make our city better. For more info on MACG there are brochures on the table in the Narthex.

St. Stephen’s Social Media:

@ststephenyyc St Stephen’s Anglican Church Calgary

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“SUMMER LITE” Sunday Worship

July 16-September 03, 2017

The Celebration of the HOLY EUCHARIST

The Gathering of the People Welcome & Opening Announcements Greeting

All stand.

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s realm, on earth as in heaven. Come, let us worship God our Creator. Come, let us worship God our Redeemer. Come, let us worship God our Sanctifier. O Come, let us worship.

Opening Hymn Opening Prayer

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The Proclamation of the Word All sit. Reading

Before the reading: Listen to the words and deeds of our Lord Jesus Christ according to … Following the reading: Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Thanks be to God.

Homily Affirmation of Faith (standing)

We believe in God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high. We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayers of the People (remaining standing)

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The Peace God’s peace be always with you. And also with you. The members of the congregation greet one another with a sign of peace and friendship.

The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn Prayer over the Gifts

O God, the giver of all good gifts, receive all we offer you this day. Let the Spirit you bestow on your Church continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. We ask this in the name of our risen Saviour. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving God be with you.

And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to our God. Let us give thanks to the God of our salvation. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right to give you thanks and praise, O God, sustainer of the universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you forever and ever.

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At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home; by your will they were created and have their being. Glory to you forever and ever. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill; you made us the stewards of creation. Glory to you forever and ever. But we turn against you, and betray your trust; and we turn against one another. Again and again you call us to return. Through the prophets and sages you reveal your righteous law. In the fullness of time you sent your Son, born of a woman, to be our Saviour. He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. By his death he opened to us the way of freedom and peace. Glory to you forever and ever. Therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn (saying): Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. (con’t … )

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Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed are you, Lord our God, for sending us Jesus, the Christ, who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, gave it to his friends, and said, “Take this, and eat it: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

In the same way, after supper, he took the cup of wine; he gave you thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Glory to you forever and ever.

Gracious God, we recall the death of your Son Jesus Christ, we proclaim his resurrection and ascension, and we look with expectation for his coming as Lord of all the nations. We who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring you these gifts.

Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this offering of your Church, that we who eat and drink at this holy table may share the divine life of Christ our Lord. Glory to you forever and ever.

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Pour out your Spirit upon the whole earth and make it your new creation. Gather your Church together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, where peace and justice are revealed, that we, with all your people, of every language, race, and nation, may share the banquet you have promised; through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, all honour and glory are yours, creator of all. Glory to you forever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

As our Saviour taught us, let us pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

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.

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Invitation

The gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God!

Communion (please remember to SIP not DIP)

All are welcome to come forward to receive the bread and the wine, or to receive a blessing.

Prayer after Communion Doxology

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 Dismissal Let us go in peace,

to love and serve our God! Thanks be to God!

Closing Hymn

Thank you for worshiping with us today.

Please stay and join us for refreshments following the service.

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