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Services being offered by

St. Gregory’s

home-bound member

Mr. Jefferson Hepburn

You can also enjoy your evening celebrations with our Special Evening

Rate of $26.75

Advance registration required.

Offer ends 31 Dec, 2011. Some restrictions apply

DEAR DESIRE OF EVERY NATION, JOY OF EVERY LONGING HEART.

Sunday, 11th December, 2011

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Welcome to our Parish Community.

We are delighted to have you worshipping with us today. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to join us.

WELCOME & GOD BLESS!

Carmichael Road, New Providence, Bahamas

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St. Gregory’s Anglican Church

P. O. Box CR-56170, Carmichael Road, N. P., Bahamas Email: stgchanter@yahoo.com Group site: stgregorysgroupsite.shutterfly.com Diocesan Website: bahamasanglicans.org DYD: www.anglicandydonline.org/

Tel.: 361-3800 Fax: 341-3752

JESUS CHRIST - HEAD OF CHURCH Ministers - All Baptized Christians

His Grace Rt. Hon. John Holder - Archbishop The Rt. Rev’d Laish Z. Boyd - Bishop

The Most Rev’d Drexel W. Gomez - Assistant Bishop The Rt. Rev’d Gilbert A. Thompson - Assistant Bishop

The Ven. I. Ranfurly Brown - Archdeacon, West Central Bahamas

RECTOR

The Rev’d S. Sebastian Campbell P. O. Box SB-50488

Office: 361-3800 Home: 392-7303 Email: solomon.campbell@live.com

PRIEST’S WARDEN

Mr. Wilton Gibson 361-3690 H 324-2088 W

VESTRY SECRETARY

Mrs. Lynette Thompson 356-2745 H 322-1126 W

PEOPLE’S WARDEN

Mrs. Mary Basden 362-1825 H

PARISH TREASURER

Miss Roberta Hudson 361-2712 H 328-8324 W

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SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays at 9:30 am

Superintendent, Lenora Major-Brown 361-6362 H

USHER BOARD 1st Monday at 7 pm

President, Barbaramae Young 341-0851 H 327-5780 W

ANGLICAN CHURCH MEN 2nd Monday at 7 pm

President, Sam Cumberbatch 361-3525 H

STUDY HALL Tue & Thu at 4 pm

Co-ordinator, Burton Phillips 322-7725 H

PRAYER GROUP Tues. @ 7 pm & Fri. @ 5 am Pres. Pro-Tem, Fredrica Victor 341-8324 H 328-1661 W

ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN 2nd Thursday at 7 pm

President, Melita Barr 677-5767 H 322-3015 W

ST. GREGORY’S BAND &

PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM Saturdays (as scheduled)

Leader, Norad Morgan 361-5313 H 424-0341 C

CHRISTIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT Fridays at 6:30 pm

President, Shashake’ Nabbie 361-4443 H

YOUTH DEPARTMENT Fridays at 6:30 pm

Youth Officer, Pam Gibson 361-3690 H 302-2659 W 434-8468 C

SENIOR CHOIR Fridays at 7 pm

Parish Organist, Edward Cox 328-4323 H 636-1507 C

ST. AMBROSE GUILD Saturdays at 10 am

Co-ordinator, Monica Stuart 392-2664 H

ALTAR GUILD Saturdays

Leader, Ellen Johnson 341-2144 H 393-6700 W

FAMILY LIFE & HEALTH CARE

Co-Chair, Sheldon Morris 362-1462 H 326-1766 W

Co-Chair, Celeste King-Dorsette 361-2621 H 356-6666 W

PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELLING

Leader, Anita King 361-3909 H 326-3730 W

SEXTON Mr. Noel Morgan

361-4263 H 565-6037 C

ST. GREGORY’S VESTRY 2011-2012

Fr. S. Sebastian Campbell —Rector Elected—2010-2012 Mary Basden —People’s Warden Appointed by Rector Wilton Gibson —Priest’s Warden Elected—2010-2012 Basil McIntosh Marcia Smith —Assistant Secretary Lynette Thompson —Secretary Montez Williams Elected—2011-2013 Lorne Basden Don Johnson Roberta Hudson —Treasurer Michelle Small Appointed by Rector—2011-2012 Juliette Dorsett Sheldon Morris Kim Saunders Hiram Victor —Assistant Treasurer Appointed by Rector Lenora Major-Brown —Sunday School Superintendent Pam Gibson —Youth Officer, Chr, Parish Youth Council Presidents of Parish Organizations 2011-2012: Usher Board: Barbaramae Young A. C. M.: Sam Cumberbatch A. C. W.: Melita Barr

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF PARISH ORGANIZATIONS 2011-12

Ang l ic an Ch ur ch Men President……………………........ Sam Cumberbatch Vice President………..…………. Eric Hepburn Secretary……………..…………… Tyrone Cunningham Treasurer…………….……………. Alan Edilall Chaplain……………...…………… Noel Morgan Ang l ic an Ch ur ch Wo me n President……………..……………. Melita Barr Vice President………...……...... Michelle Small Secretary……………...……........ Kim Saunders Ass’t Secretary………..……...... Lerlean Tejada Treasurer……………...……........ Beverley Pratt Ass’t Treasurer………..……...... Gwendolyn Edilall Appointed by the President: Chaplain……………….……........ Gloria Gibson Ass’t Chaplain………...……...... Shirley Braynen Prayer Gr ou p President (Pro-Tem)….…….... Fredrica Victor Secretary……………...……........ Vellora Sweeting Ass’t Secretary………..……...... Angela Rolle Treasurer……………...……....... Audrey Dorsett Ass’t Treasurer………..……..... Ruby Byer Usher B oard President……………….………… Barbaramae Young Vice President………...……..... Robertha Hudson Secretary……………..………….. Lerlean Tejada Ass’t Secretary……….………… Leslie Adderley Treasurer……………..………….. Donna Topey Ass’t Treasurer……….………… Toni Carey Chaplain…………………………… Rose Strachan Ass’t Chaplain………..………… Golda Scott Chr i st ia n Y ou th Mo ve men t President……………...…………. Shashake’ Nabbie Vice President………..………… Dominique Basden Secretary……………...…………. Sheddina Johnson Treasurer……………..………….. Toni Carey Chaplain……………………….….. T’Keyah Knowles Sgt-At-Arms……….….…………. Earvin Bodie

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LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, 18th December, 2011

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Year: B Colour: Purple

7:00 am – Solemn Holy Eucharist 9:30 am – Family Eucharist M I N I S T R Y O F T H E W O R D

• PROCESSIONAL HYMN………….. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” - 48 CPWI • LITURGY OF THE ADVENT WREATH • BLESSING AND LIGHTING OF CANDLE • LITANY OF THE FOUR LAST THINGS: Death, Judgement, Hell & Heaven • ENTRANCE ANTIPHON …………. BCP p97 • PREPARATION, ETC ………………. BCP p101 • THE COLLECT(S) ……………………. Fourth Sunday Of Advent - BCP p158 • FIRST LESSON ………………………. 2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16 Readers: 7:00 AM- Don Johnson 9:30 AM- Audrey Dorsett • IN LIEU OF PSALM …….. 9:30 AM “The Advent Of Our King” - 52 CPWI • PSALM ……………………… 9:30 AM Ps. 132 - BCP p647 • SECOND LESSON ………………….. Romans 16:25-27 Readers: 7:00 AM- Sidney Curry 9:30 AM- Eurydice Dean • GRADUAL HYMN ………………….. “Great God, What Do I See and Hear” - 52 A&M • THE GOSPEL …………………………. Luke 1:26-38 • RESPONSORIAL ……………………. “All Hail King Jesus” - 839 CPWI • THE SERMON ………….… Rev’d S. Sebastian Campbell • SONG • CREED ………………………………….. BCP p104 / 106 • THE INTERCESSIONS: Readers: 7:00 AM- Tara Edgecombe 9:30 AM- Sharon Clarke • THE ACT OF PENITENCE ……….. BCP p123 • THE PEACE …………………………… BCP p124 • SPECIAL PRAYERS …………………. BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVEL, ETC • THE NOTICES • OFFERTORY HYMN ………………. “Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending” - 46 CPWI • PRAYER • OFFERTORY HYMN ………………. • THE PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING …BCP p126

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E S A C R A M E N T • EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FORM B - BCP p135 • PROPER PREFACE …………………. BCP p129 • COMMUNION HYMNS …………. 1. “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns” - 54 CPWI 2. “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” - 41 CPWI 3. “O Jesu, Blessed Lord To Thee” - 612 CPWI • CHILDREN’S HYMN…… 9:30 AM “When He Cometh” • POST COMMUNION PRAYER … BCP p148 • THE BLESSING ………………………. BCP p150 • THE DISMISSAL …………………….. BCP p152 • RECESSIONAL HYMN ……………. “O Quickly Come, Great Judge Of All” - 204 A&M

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 6PM

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Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent, for this is the House of God. Before the service, speak to the Lord;

during the service, let the Lord speak to you; after the service, speak to one another.

Year: B Colour: Purple

7:00 am – Solemn Holy Eucharist 9:30 am – Family Eucharist

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E W O R D

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created and You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise, and ever rejoice in Your consolations, through Christ our Lord, Amen. PROCESSIONAL HYMN …………………………………………………. “Christ Returneth”

It may be at morn, when the day is awaking, When sunlight through darkness and shadow is breaking That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory To receive from the world “His own.”

O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Ere we shout the glad song, Christ returneth! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Amen.

It may be at midday, it may be at twilight, It may be, perchance, that the blackness of midnight Will burst into light in the blaze of His glory, When Jesus receives “His own.” While its hosts cry Hosanna, from heaven descending, With glorified saints and the angels attending, With grace on His brow, like a halo of glory, Will Jesus receive “His own.” Oh, joy! oh, delight! should we go without dying, No sickness, no sadness, no dread and no crying. Caught up through the clouds with our Lord into glory, When Jesus receives “His own.”

LITURGY OF THE ADVENT WREATH

Leader: Blessed are You, Sovereign Lord, just and true; to You be praise and glory for ever! Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light. May we Your servants rejoice in His Light, and so be led to witness to Him, Who is the Lord of our coming Kingdom, Jesus our Saviour and King of kings. Blessed be God for ever. Leader: God our Father, You gave to Zechariah and Elizabeth in their old age a son called John. He grew up strong in spirit,

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prepared the people for the coming of the Lord, and baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins. Help us, who have been baptized in Christ, to be ready to welcome Him into our hearts, and to grow strong in faith by the power of the Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the Light who is coming into the world. BLESSING AND LIGHTING OF CANDLE

ALL: Lord Jesus, Light of the world, John told the people to prepare, for You were very near. As Christmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome You now. LITANY OF THE FOUR LAST THINGS God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, three in one. Hear us from Thy heavenly throne, Spare us, Holy Trinity. Jesu, Life of those who die, Advocate with God on high, Hope of immortality Hear us, Holy Jesu. Thy Whose Death to mortals gave Power to triumph o'er the grave Living now from death to save, Hear us, Holy Jesu.

Thou before Whose great white Throne All our doings must be show, Pleading now for us, Thine own Hear us, Holy Jesu. Thou Who Death was borne that we, From the power of Satan free, Might not die eternally Hear us, Holy Jesu. Thou Who dost a place prepare, That in heavenly mansions fair, Sinners may Thy glory share, Hear us, Holy Jesu.

HELL

From the awful place of doom Where in rayless outer gloom dead souls lie as in a tomb, Save us, Holy Jesu. From the black, the dull despair Ruin'd men and angels share, From the dread companions there, Save us Holy Jesu.

From the unknown agonies, Of the soul that helpless lies, From the worm that never dies, Save us, Holy Jesu. From the lusts that none can tame, from the fierce mysterious flame, From the everlasting shame, Save us, Holy Jesu.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON …………………………………………………………………. BCP p97 PREPARATION, ETC ……………………………………………………………………. BCP p101 THE COLLECT(S) ………………………………… Third Sunday Of Advent - BCP p157 FIRST LESSON 7:00 AM- Ellen Johnson 9:30 AM - Robertha Hudson Reader: A Reading from the Word of God written in Isaiah 65:17-25.

17 For I Am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice for ever in what I Am creating; for I Am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. 19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in My people; no more shall the sound of

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Youth Page

10. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Parents are reminded that the Christmas Programme will be held on Sun, 18 Dec. All Sunday School Students are asked to arrive by 5pm.

11. DRESS REHEARSAL SESSION

All Sunday School Students are expected to attend Sat, 17 Dec, 3-4pm.

12. SPECIAL TRIBUTE CONTRIBUTION

Parents are asked to check with their child's Sunday School Teacher to ensure their tribute contribution envelope was received.

13. HOLY INNOCENTS SERVICE & CHILDREN'S SOCIAL

Sunday School Students are invited to share in this final Christmas Celebration Wed, 28 Dec. Children's service begins at 11am, Christmas Social ends at 3pm.

O LORD JESUS, HOW LONG, HOW LONG ERE WE SHOUT THE GLAD SONG, CHRIST RETURNETH! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! AMEN!

St. Gregory’s Acolyte Of The Year

Benjamin Sweeting

Benjamin was honoured as St. Gregory’s Acolyte of the Year for his exuberance and dedication to serving around God’s holy altar. He continues to uphold our high standards and always ministers with joy and determination. He is most mannerly, obedient, and displays leadership qualities. We are so very proud of him and extend our congratulations. Benjamin follows in the footsteps of his brother Walton, last year’s AOTY. Benjamin is the son of Charlene Sweeting. Arthur and Vellora Sweeting are his grandparents.

Congratulations! Keep up the great work! GPA AWARD WINNERS

Nicolette Nottage St. Gregory’s GPA Award

& 3rd highest – Seniors

Lamar Nottage St. Gregory’s GPA Award

St. Ambrose Guild Roster SUN

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DEC

7:00am 9:30am 7pm BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

- Harvey Victor Arnaldo Basden Kirkland Munnings Shashake Nabbie - - Arnaldo Basden Hiram Victor

BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

Elizabeth Davis Cassius Clarke Elvis Thurston Cierra Deleveaux Eurydice Rolle Carla Cartwright Benjamin Sweeting Calvin Pratt Michael Johnson

BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

St. Ambrose

Patronal Festival

SUN

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DEC

7:00am 9:30am 7pm BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

- Arnaldo Basden Hiram Victor Kirkland Munnings Harvey Victor - - Hiram Victor Shashake Nabbie

BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

Benjamin Johnson Walton Sweeting Eurydice Rolle Lamar Nottage Sarah Jones Summer Jones Benjamin Sweeting Nicolette Nottage Shavaughn Thurston

BP: TH: CR:

1AC: 1AC: 2AC: 2AC:

2MC: 1MC:

Elizabeth Davis Sunday School

Christmas Production Deleveaux Eurydice Rolle Carla Cartwright Benjamin Sweeting Calvin Pratt Michael Johnson

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Home Bound Ortlise Coleby 361-5936 Cora Gibson 361-3690 Terricita Henderson 341-4570 Jefferson Hepburn 361-3505 Edith Palacious (Fla)

Corina Stuart 361-7755 Wendy Stuart Coralee Sturrup 361-3505 Christina Williams 341-4439

THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD TO MAKE THE WOUNDED WHOLE! Happy Birthday!!! “Look with favour, we pray, on Your Servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in Your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Happy Anniversary! “Knit together in constant affection those who, in Holy Wedlock, have been made one flesh; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY IS NOT LISTED OR IS LISTED INCORRECTLY, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS!!

Sat. 3 Dec ~ Donna Moss Sun, 11 Dec ~ Sheila Johnson ~ Laverne Lyles ~ Mildred Seymour Mon, 12 Dec ~ Alleshia Turnquest Tue, 13 Dec ~ Avory Major ~ Shannon Morris ~ Jasmine Smith ~ Lula Strachan Wed, 14 Dec ~ Akeria Cooper ~ Kristen Edilall ~ Rudolph McSweeney ~ Hattie Moxey

Thu, 15 Dec ~ Shaynora Brown ~ Toni Burrows ~ Vanessa Henfield ~ Nora Newbold Fri, 16 Dec ~ Norma Adderley ~ Cleomie Whymns Sat, 17 Dec ~ Andrea Gibson ~ Beverley Pratt ~ Golda Scott ~ Camron Smith Tue, 13th Dec. Tue, 13 Dec ~ Julian & Theresa Elliott Sat, 17 Dec ~ Shavaughn & Donna Thurston

Readers Rosta SAT 24 DEC 10:30pm: Sandra Johnson, Don Johnson SUN 25 DEC 7am: Melita Barr, Shirley Braynen, Randy Conliffe 9:30am: Sheral Curry, Sharon Clarke, Roberta Hudson

Ushers Roster SUN 11 DEC 7am: Pauline Holmes, Enrica McIntosh -Jr. Ush, Isadora Maynard —TC 9:30am: Mary Basden, Tony Ingraham, Lerlean Tejada, Donna Topey, Dominique Basden -Jr. Ush, Sharisse Williams —TC 7pm: Rachel Nabbie

SUN 18 DEC 7am: Jennie Huyler, Vernell Miller, Melanie Munnings, Shirley Braynen —TC 9:30am: Leslie Adderley, Churaine Duncanson, Regeita Minns, Pam Moxey, James McCartney, JoVaughn Whyms, Louis Cooper—TC 7pm: Golda Scott, Norman Sturrup

SUN 25 DEC 7am: Sheldon Morris, Margaret Pratt, Tonia Turnquest -Jr. Ush 9:30am: Michelle Deveaux, Robertha Hudson, Shirley Williams, Arthia Young -Jr. Ush, Barbaramae Young —TC 7pm: Jennie Huyler, Herbert Huyler

Please Pray For Our Overseas Students!! PLEASE SUPPLY US WITH E-MAIL CONTACTS.

Shaynora Brown Toni Carey Shari Clarke Almarnio Curry

Deepa Gharbaran Crispin Greenslade Patrick Greenslade Marvell Major

Ashley Minnis Kadesha Mortimer Keithron Rolle Kyle Stubbs

Kyron Stubbs Chanel Williams Iyeasha Wright

Chanel is a twelfth grade student at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, USA. E: cwilliams12@lawrenceville.org.

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weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. 20 No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. 21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of My people be, and My chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labour in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord— and their descendants as well. 24 Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent— its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all My holy mountain, says the Lord.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. IN LIEU OF PSALM - 9:30 AM ………….. “The Advent Of Our King” - 52 CPWI PSALM …………………………………………………………..…….……... Ps. 126 - BCP p643 SECOND LESSON 7:00 AM- Tara Edgecombe 9:30 AM - Barbara Forbes Reader: A Reading from the Word of God written in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-

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12 But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labour among you, and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you; 13 esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the faint-hearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. 15 See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets, 21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good; 22

abstain from every form of evil.

23 May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The One Who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.

25 Beloved, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a holy kiss. 27 I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all of them.

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN ………......... “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” - 34 CPWI

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+ THE GOSPEL + Reader: The Lord be with you. Response: And also with you. Reader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 1:6-8, 19-28. Response: Glory to Christ our Saviour.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the Light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify to the Light…

19 This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,”” as the prophet Isaiah said.

24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. 25 They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” 26 John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands One Whom you do not know, 27 the One Who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of His sandal.” 28

This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.

Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ. Response: Praise to Christ our Lord. GOSPEL RESPONSE ……..………………………….. “All Hail King Jesus” - 839 CPWI

All hail King Jesus, all hail Emmanuel, King of Kings Lord of Lords, bright Morning Star; And thro out eternity I’ll sing His praises, And forever more I will reign with Him. (x2)

THE SERMON …… The Rev’d S. Sebastian Campbell Readers: 7:00 AM- Ruby Byer 9:30 AM- Anastacia Clarke CREED ………………………………………………………………………………………… BCP p104 INTERCESSIONS: FORM F …………………………………………………………… BCP p115 7:00 AM- Ruby Byer 9:30 AM - Anastacia Clarke THE ACT OF PENITENCE ……………………………………………………………… BCP p123 THE PEACE …………………………………………………………………………………. BCP p124 SPECIAL PRAYERS ………………… BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, TRAVEL, ETC. OFFERTORY HYMN ….. “Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending” - 46 CPWI

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2. CHURCH CALENDAR & DIRECTORY

The Altar Guild of St. Greg0ry’s Anglican Church would like to produce a church calendar and telephone directory for 2012. This is in an effort to raise funds which will assist with the purchasing of vestments and other altar linens.

In order to make this event a success, the Guild is requesting assistance from church members. We would appreciate if you would place an advertisement in the calendar. The deadline for receipt of advertisement and payment is Wed, 30 Nov.

Please ensure all pictures are in .jpg format. Ads can also be emailed to stgchanter@yahoo.com.

The rates are: Front Cover $300, Back Cover $300, Inside Cover (front) $250, Inside Cover (back) $250, Full Page $200, Half Page $100, Quarter Page $50.

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

3. SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME

Please support our outreach to the sick, shut-in and needy members of our church and community with regular donations of grocery items, food stamps, pennies or cash. Please place items in the basket provided by the Baptismal Font. Contact: Sis. Clara Morgan - 361-4263.

4. FLORAL DONATIONS

Donations are accepted for every Sunday. Please contact Altar Guild Leader, Sis. Ellen Johnson – T: 341-2144 E: dmcnealjohnson@hotmail.com.

5. NEW HYMN BOOK PILGRIMAGE

Secure a new hymnbook (CPWI), all Anglicans should own one. Check with our ushers today. Price $25.00 with music and $15.00 word only. Every effort is made to know, enjoy and sing brand new hymns. There are two hymns of the month each month. We practice on Sundays and at evensong. Open for suggestions.

6. A NOTE ON BAPTISM

Persons offering for baptism should be practicing members of the church. There is a counselling session at which all parents and godparents are to attend (leave babies at home). The first three godparents must be practicing Anglicans.

A commitment is made to see that children presented are brought up in the fear of the Lord and nurtured by the church.

Please collect certificates the week afterwards (parents).

It’s optional to make a donation for flowers on that given Sunday.

7. RELATIVES IN HOSPITAL

Please contact the church office immediately when a relative is admitted into the hospital so that pastoral care from the church can be given immediately.

8. BOYS BRIGADE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

The Boys Brigade will be selling Christmas Trees in aid of their building fund on Dolphin Drive. Contact Person is Caption Curry at St. Barnabas.

9. ACW CHRISTMAS PARTY POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 20TH

, 2012.

Please remember to pray for, visit and call our Sick and Shut-in:

Parishioners With Health Challenges Raphe-enne Adderley Karen Brown 327-0193 Icelyn Campbell (Jamaica) 341-3647 Edith Lavern Dames ICU Bridgette Johnson 362-2392 Fr. Mervyn Johnson

Leanna Newbold 341-4133 Jennifer Sanchez 341-1204 Willahmae Scott Mildred Seymour 361-5254 Shyann Strachan Rochelle Thurston 341-4618

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SST. GREGORY’S CALENDAR DAY SERVICE / EVENT TIME

SUN 11 DEC THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

SOLEMN HOLY EUCHARIST 7:00 am

FAMILY EUCHARIST & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am

ST. AMBROSE PATRONAL FESTIVAL 3:00 pm

MON 12 DEC ACM MEETING Special invitation to all men of the parish! Also persons interested in working on the ‘Thanks for the Memories’ Committee

7:00 pm

TUE 13 DEC MASS 6:00 am

STUDY HALL (Free academic aid by trained teachers for students) 4-6:00 pm

PRAYER GROUP 7:00 pm

WED 14 DEC EMBER WEDNESDAY

BIBLE STUDY & MASS 7:00 pm

THU 15 DEC THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

MASS 12:00 pm STUDY HALL (Free academic aid by trained teachers for students) 4-6:00 pm

FRI 16 DEC EMBER FRIDAY

MASS 6:00 am ACM’S “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES” DINNER DANCE, Parish Hall, Donation: $35

7:00 pm

SAT 17 DEC EMBER SATURDAY

ACOLYTES PRACTICE 10:00 am

THE T. A. R. A. PROJECT 12:30 pm

SUN 18 DEC SOLEMN HOLY EUCHARIST 7:00 am FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT.

FAMILY EUCHARIST & SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 6:00 pm

Church Calendar 1. Sun, 11 Dec, 6:30pm - Holy Trinity Anglican Church’s A Night of Seasonal Music Tickets $10, in aid of their ways & means fund

2. Mon, 12 Dec, at 7pm - St. Ambrose Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating Feast of Dedication

3. Tue, 13 - Wed, 14 Dec, 7pm - St. Ambrose Mission Services

4. Wed, 28 Dec - Holy Innocents Service & Children’s Christmas Social

Notices

1. A TIME TO PLAN

There are only a few weeks left in 2011. It’s time for the family of Saint Gregory to focus on plans and programmes for 2012. We must have harmony in all efforts so that we’ll have no clashing and better plan for events.

Now it is the opportunity to evaluate programmes of this passing year, scrap and enhance as we project to the future.

2012 we must put emphasis on youth and children and make whatever we do be friendly to these two groups.

Ours must be one of complimentary planning and execution over and against the competitive element that so regularly exposes its unacceptable face.

Let us use the month of October for serious planning and have those plans into the office by mid November.

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PRAYER OFFERTORY HYMN THE PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING …………………………………….. BCP p126

M I N I S T R Y O F T H E S A C R A M E N T

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER …………………………………………………………..…… BCP p126 PROPER PREFACE ………………….......………………….............................. BCP p128 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER: FORM B …………….......…………………............. BCP p135 THE LORD’S PRAYER, ETC. …………….......…………………...................... BCP p144 COMMUNION HYMNS … “Let Us Talents And Tongues Employ” - 605 CPWI

“Lord, Jesus Christ” - 259 CPWI “O Jesu, Blessed Lord To Thee” - 612 CPWI

CHILDREN’S HYMN - 9:30 AM ………. “I Danced In The Morning” - 550 CPWI POST COMMUNION PRAYER ………………………………………………..…... BCP p148 THE BLESSING ……………………………………………………………………………. BCP p150 THE DISMISSAL ……………………………………………………….…………………. BCP p152 RECESSIONAL ………………………………………………… “There Is A Mighty Question”

There is a mighty question we ask when nations rage: Just when will be Christ’s coming, the ending of the age? Take care, said Jesus clearly, for many will appear; They’ll claim to be Messiah, yet people should not fear. For in the days of Noah, the people went along In eating and in drinking, in merriment and song— Then suddenly the world changed with great, surprising power; So too will be Christ’s coming, and no one knows the hour. So keep awake and watchful; salvation is at hand! Our hope is in Christ Jesus, and by God’s grace we stand. The night is almost over, we wait for God’s new day, And through the Holy Spirit, we follow Jesus’ way. Be ready in your living, for when you feed the poor, Or give to thirsty children the water they long for, And when you welcome strangers and help the ones in need, Christ says: “Receive my kingdom, for you are serving me.”

PRAYER AFTER MASS (SERVERS PRAYER):

Glory to You Lord Jesus, glory to You. Grant that as I have served in Your presence, may we also come to serve in Your heavenly kingdom. In all things God be glorified. Amen.

Priest: The Mass is ended. Go in peace rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.

People: Thanks be to God. Amen!!!

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THE ADVENT WREATH

1. The Advent Wreath has four red, purple or blue candles in a ring around a white or gold candle. Sometimes it has three of the colours mentioned and one rose and one white. The first candle is lit on Advent Sunday; additional ones are lit, one on each Sunday, and the white or gold one on Christmas Day.

2. The new candle each week may appropriately be lit after the Introit Hymn.

3. All five candles may appropriately be alight during services through the Christmas season.

4. There are several traditions about the meaning or theme of each candle. The scheme that accords best with the Lectionary is:

Advent 1 - The Patriarchs, Advent 2 - The Prophets, Advent 3 - John the Baptist, Advent 4 - The Virgin Mary, Christmas - The Christ

5. Each of the four Sundays then reminds us of those who prepared for the coming of Christ. “The Patriarchs” can naturally focus on Abraham, our father in faith, and David, Jesus’ ancestor in whose city He was born. “The Prophets” give an opportunity to reflect on the way the birth of the Messiah was “foretold”. John, who proclaimed the Saviour, and Mary, who bore Him in her womb, completes the picture.

6. The prayers below reflect these four themes. The second and third prayers in each case are written with children in mind, and the third is to be said by the congregation together. Only one prayer need be used on any occasion, though the second and third fit well together in each case.

READ YOUR BIBLE, PRAY EVERYDAY AND YOU’LL GROW, GROW, GROW!

Daily Readings Year B Book of Common Prayer Lectionary. Online: bible.oremus.org (NRSV Anglicanized Version)

MON 12 DEC Purple.

Mn: Ps. 41, 52, Zechariah 1:1-17, Revelation 3:7-13 Ev: Ps. 44, Isaiah 8:16-9:1, Matthew 24:15-31

TUE 13 DEC Purple.

Mn: Ps. 45, Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 3:14-22 Ev: Ps. 47,48, Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 24:32-44

WED 14 DEC EMBER WEDNESDAY. Purple.

Mn: Ps. 119:49-72, Zechariah 3:1-10, Revelation 4:1-8 Ev: Ps. 49 (53), Isaiah 9:8-17, Matthew 24:45-51

THU 15 DEC Purple.

Mn: Ps. 50, Zechariah 4:1-14, Revelation 4:9-5:5 Ev: Ps. (59,60) or 33, Isaiah 9:18-10:4, Matthew 25:1-13

FRI 16 DEC EMBER FRIDAY. Purple.

Mn: Ps. 40, 54, Zechariah 7:8-8:8, Revelation 5:6-14 Ev: Ps. 51, Isaiah 10:5-19, Matthew 25:14-30

SAT 17 DEC EMBER SATURDAY. Purple.

Mn: Ps. 55, Zechariah 8:9-17, Revelation 6:1-17 Ev: Ps. 138, 139:1-17 (18-23), Isaiah 10:20-27, Matthew 25:31-46

SUN 18 DEC FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. Purple.

Euc: 2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16, Ps. 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Ev: Ps. 8, 84, Isaiah 42:1-12, John 3:16-21

SUN 25 DEC NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST: CHRISTMAS DAY. White.

Euc: Isaiah 52:7-10, Ps. 98:1-6, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14 Ev: Ps. 110, 132, Zechariah 2:10-13, John 3:31-36

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Change Self-Sabotaging Behavior l

A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes

blindly on and suffers the consequences.

- Proverbs 27:12

Are you your own worst enemy—your biggest stressor? Do you engage in behavior that often leads to a stress-producing incident? Listed below are several behaviors or situations that you would do well to consider eliminating from your daily routine:

• Some women carry large purses that contain everything that they will need from sunrise to sunset. Trying to locate an item in it, particularly in a rush-can be quite stressful. To break the “everything but the kitchen sink” habit, note how often you actually use each item in your purse each day. lf the answer is never, then it may be a good candidate for leaving at home. Try carrying only the basics, such as your wallet, lipstick, and keys.

• Do you find yourself driving down the freeway and fumbling for your cell phone when you get a call? Why not just make a habit of putting the phone in an easily accessible spot the minute you get in the car?

• Do you shop with your purse open as if to say to a would-be purse snatcher, “Welcome. Come on in"? Further, an open purse allows items to fall out of it. I live in a hilly area, and I’m always spilling the contents of my purse when l go down the hills. This is frustrating, but whom can I blame for self-sabotage?

• How peaceful are your travel preparations? Because I travel a lot, I keep duplicate items of toiletries packed in my suitcase, and therefore have no need to run around looking for them at the last minute. In the past, I have forgotten almost every item at one time or another that I considered “essential.” Now, I have a pre-printed packing checklist that sets forth everything I will need. I print out a copy for each trip. The list is categorized by business, personal grooming, exercise gear, books/products, and so forth. It has made getting out of the house for my trips a lot less stressful.

• How many times have you lost your car in a parking lot or structure? Wherever I park now the first thing I note is my parking

location. I recite it several times as I leave the car. I once was only minutes away from reporting my car stolen after having looked for it for what seemed like hours. I finally located it on a floor of the parking structure where most of the cars had left. No more of this stressful madness for me.

• If you’ve entered that forgetful period in your life, when you go out, look around you when you get up to be sure you’ve collected all your belongings. Constantly losing your items can cause quite a bit of stress for you and your companions.

• At home, always have a designated place for the things you need to use often. l keep a bowl or a basket by the door for keys, a vitamin carousel that stays in a set place, a closet organized in a manner such that the things l can wear currently are positioned in the front to avoid my going through the entire closet each time l have to get dressed.

• Do not take the cordless phone from the room where the base is located. It may be worth your sanity to have a phone in each room.

• If you wear reading glasses but can’t keep up with them, buy several pairs and designate each one for a particular location. Be diligent to keep them in their appointed places.

• Do you realistically plan for traffic or things not going as scheduled? Are your assumptions too optimistic as to how long it will take to complete a task or drive to an appointment? The truth of the matter is that I could indeed do things within the bounds of my optimistic time frame if l were the only person on the planet. However, things happen. Rather than bemoaning certain realities, you simply need to anticipate them.

Try to reduce most of your daily activities to a routine. Good planning and forethought are critical to minimizing self-caused stress. They will not reduce you to a life of boredom but rather will give you more time to plan something exciting and fulfilling.

TODAY’S SENTENCE PRAYER: Father, please help me to anticipate and make provisions for situations that could be stress producing.

- From 30 Days To Taming Your Stress