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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. 698-3859

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

1:00 p.m. Holy Communion

Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

12:30 p.m. Holy Communion

Friday: 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

ALL ARE WELCOME IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD .

Christ Church Cathedral Anglican/Episcopal Church

Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

Established 1670

Sunday, july 29th, 2018

tenth Sunday after Pentecost

2018 diocesan theme:

Intentional discipleship

Christ church cathedral altar guild

Twenty-SiXth Anniversary

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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: thedean@batelnet.bs Twitter: addeli84

E-Mail: parishadmin@christchurchcathedralbahamas.com Christ Church Cathedral Website:

www.christchurchcathedralbahamas.com

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

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

cohumes@hotmail.com

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, Sylvia 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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July 29th - August 5th, 2018

MORNING PRAYER EVENING PRAYER

Sunday Psalms 24 & 29 Psalms 8 & 84

Joshua 24:1-15 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Mark 2:23-28 Acts 28:23-31

Monday Psalms 56 & 57 Psalms 64 & 65

Joshua 24:16-33 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Matthew 27:24-31 Romans 16:1-16

Tuesday Psalms 61 & 62 Psalm 68:1-36

Judges 2:1-5, 11-23 2 Samuel 3:6-21

Matthew 27:32-44 Romans 16:17-27

Wednesday Psalm 72 Psalm 119:73-96

Judges 3:12-30 2 Samuel 3:22-39

Matthew 27:45-54 Acts 1:1-14

Thursday Psalms 70 & 71 Psalm 74

Judges 4:4-23 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Matthew 27:55-66 Acts 1:15-26

Friday Psalms 69:1-30 & 38 Psalm 73

Judges 5:1-18 2 Samuel 5:1-12

Matthew 28:1-10 Acts 2:1-21

Saturday Psalms 75 & 76 Psalms 23 & 27

Judges 5:19-31 2 Samuel 5:22-6:11

Matthew 28:11-20 Acts 2:22-36

Readings: Sunday, August 5th, 2018 - Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

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."

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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7:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE

Celebrant & Preacher: Dean Patrick L. Adderley

Organist: Cathy Jirjahlke

1st Lesson & Psalm: Marina Trotman

Epistle: Leslie Hanna

The Intercession: Naomi Bethel

Chalice Bearer: Harold Cole and Marina Trotman

Sidespersons: Naomi Bethel

9:00 a.m. SOLEMN HIGH MASS

Celebrant & Preacher: Dean Patrick L. Adderley

Organist: Dr. Sparkman Ferguson and Mr. Raymond Antonio

1st Lesson & Psalm: Sandra Collie - Altar Guild President

Epistle: Elma Campbell - Altar Guild

The Intercession: Astrid Adderley - Altar Guild

Chalice Bearers: Alice Martinborough & Marina Trotman - Altar Guild

Element Bearers: Patricia Treco & Je’Rome Miller - Altar Guild Sidespersons: Derek Knowles and Jayne Ingraham

Hospitality: Eurie Dorsett-Mackey & T. Nicola McKay

Coffee Hour: Group 1 - Sharelle Ramroop

Patricia Fountain (Coordinators)

Next Week: Group 2 - Marina Trotman

11:15 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION

Celebrant & Preacher: Rev’d. Angela Palacious Organist: Jackie Petersen

1st Lesson & Psalm: John Adderley

Epistle: Jeanine Weech-Gomez

The Intercession: Malcolm Adderley

Sidesperson: Roy Adams

Sunday, july 29th, 2018

tenth sunday after Pentecost

St. Bartholomew Cell - Mrs. Valeria Pyfrom, 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, August 5th, 2018

1st Lesson & Psalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dame Anita Allen

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

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Mass Setting: Timothy Gibson

Introit Hymn: 427 – Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life

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:

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost: O God, the protector of all who trust in you,

without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us

your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through

things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

(9:00 a.m.) Mary and Martha of Bethany - O God, heavenly Father , whose

Son Jesus Christ enjoyed rest and refreshment in the home of Mary and Martha

of Bethany: Give us the will to love you, open our hearts to hear you, and

strengthen our hands to serve you in others for his sake; who lives and reigns

with you and the Holy Ghost, now and forever. Amen.

(9:00 a.m.) Prayer of the Altar Guild - Almighty God, we give you thanks

that you provide for the work of your church through the various gifts of the

members of this Altar Guild. Bless us, O God, with a reverent sense of your

presence as we recognize and act upon every opportunity for service, that in all

our doings we may be directed with your gracious favour. And we ask Heaven-

ly Father, that you guide diversity by one spirit and that our thoughts, words,

and deeds may be for the common good of your church, through your son Jesus

Christ Our Lord. 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 2 Kings 4:42-44

A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man

of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said,

Order Of The Holy Eucharist

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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 Com-

mittee: 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. Arlene Hercules (393-1406) and Mrs. Sandra Collie (324-7472).

High Altar: $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 CHRIST CHURCH

CATHEDRAL 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

occurs every fourth Sunday in each month, are asked to contact the Parish

Office. 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 SUPPORT: The Social Outreach Committee needs non-perishable food

items. Donors are asked to contact any member of the Committee: Swithun

Burrows: 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

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August 2nd:

Donald ‘Don’ & Steine Campbell

Gary & Cleopatra Christie

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

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

ev- er.

Amen.

Today: 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Anniversary Service

1:30 p.m. Epiphany Cell Meeting - San Souci

Fri. Aug. 3rd: 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service for John Wilkinson

AUGUST 2018 “DEAN PATRICK L. ADDERLEY’S MONTH”

(Please see page 11 for a list of events)

Sun. Aug. 5th: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Parish Picnic

(See pg. 12 for details)

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

reserved 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.

STANDING NOTICES

CATHEDRAL AND DIOCESAN CALENDAR

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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“Give it to the people and let them eat.” But his servant said, “How can I set this

before a hundred people?” So he repeated, “Give it to the people and let them eat,

for thus says the LORD, ‘They shall eat and have some left.’” He set it before them,

they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the LORD.

Reader: The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Psalm 145:10-19

10 All your works praise you, O LORD, *and your faithful servants bless you.

11 They make known the glory of your kingdom *and speak of your power;

12 That the peoples may know of your power *and the glorious splendour of your

kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; *your dominion endures throughout

all ages.

14 The LORD is faithful in all his words *and merciful in all his deeds.

15 The LORD upholds all those who fall; *he lifts up those who are bowed down.

16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, *and you give them their food in due

season.

17 You open wide your hand *and satisfy the needs of every living creature.

18 The LORD is righteous in all his ways *and loving in all his works.

19 The LORD is near to those who call upon him, *to all who call upon him faith-

fully.

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.

The Epistle

Reader: A reading from the Word of God written in Ephesians 3:14-21

I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth

takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that

you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and

grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the

saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of

Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of

God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abun-

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dantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church

and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Gradual Hymn: 45 – Ye Servants Of The Lord

The Gospel

Reader: The Lord be with you

Response: And also with you

Reader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 6:1-21

Response: Glory to Christ our Saviour

Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberi-

as. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was

doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his dis-

ciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up

and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we

to buy bread for these people to eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself

knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “Six months’ wages

would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” One of his disci-

ples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has

five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?”

Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in

the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the

loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were

seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he

told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be

lost.” So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley

loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people

saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet

who is to come into the world.” When Jesus realized that they were about to

come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the moun-

tain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got

into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus

had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was

blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walk-

ing on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to

them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and

immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.

Reader: The Gospel of Chr ist

Response: Praise to Christ our Lord

The Sermon

INSTALLATION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE ALTAR GUILD

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THANK YOU: The Anglican Church Women would like to thank all those,

who contributed to their Bake Sale held Sunday, July 15th . Your generosity of

funds, contributions and volunteer service made this a successful and memora-

ble event. To those who patronized the sale, we say thank you once again and

look forward to your continual support to our future fund raising events.

CELL MEETING: Epiphany Cell will hold a meeting this afternoon at

1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Virginia Thompson, San Souci.

NO EVENSONG: There will be no Evensong at 6:00 p.m. Members are

encouraged to attend St. Anne’s Anglican Church, (Fox Hill Road) Patronal

Festival this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The service will take the form of Solemn

Evensong, Sermon, Outdoor Procession and Benediction.

FUNERAL SERVICE: The funeral service for Mr. John Wilkinson will

now be held on Friday, August 3rd, at 10:00 a.m.

PARISH PICNIC: The Parish Picnic will be held next Sunday and begin at

12:00 noon and end after Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, con-

ducted by Fr. Humes will begin at 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to donate prizes

for the games are asked to contact Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier: 324-1024;

Mrs. Suzette Uriasz: 324-0939 or Mrs. Christine Adder-

ley-Smith.

Birth- day

Greet- ings July 29th -

August 4th

Birthday Prayer: Watch over Your children, O Lord, as their days

increase; 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

understanding abide with them on the anniversary of their birth, and all the

days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

July 30th:

Rhoda Adderley

Tamara Brown

July 31st:

Zamar Boyd

Terrance Fountain

Eileen Mabon

Sharelle Sawyer-Ramroop

August 1st

August 3rd:

Tessa Cartwright

Margaretta Kelly

Frank Reid

Weston Saunders Jr.

August 4th:

Brandon Bassett

Lucas Cartwright

Barbara Jesubatham

Tiffany Lightbourne

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Sun. Aug. 19th: 5:00 p.m. Diocesan Vesper Service/Naming of Cathedral House

Fri. Aug. 24th: Gala Ball

Sun. Aug. 26th: 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist Service/Naming of Parish Hall

The “Big Send-Off” is a Gala Ball, which is to be held at the British Colo-

nial Hilton. It is a Black Tie Affair priced at $200.00 per ticket. Tickets will

be available next Sunday, July 22nd and can be purchased from members of

the Vestry and Parish Office.

A Commemorative Booklet for the occasion is being produced and persons

may take out ads at the following costs and email photo ready ads in high

resolution, PDF format to: parishadmin@christchurchcathedralbahamas.com

Back Cover - $700.00 (SOLD) Full-page - $400.00

Inside Front Cover - $500.00 (SOLD) Half-page - $200.00

Inside Back Cover - $500.00 (SOLD) Quarter-page $100.00 Business Card - $50.00

The Committee seeks the participation, involvement and support of the

entire Parish family.

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Flowers at the High Altar and Pulpit are given in celebration of the life

of Mr. Basil Sands, whose funeral service was held in The Cathedral on

Friday. Flowers at the Lectern are in celebration of the

following wedding anniversaries: Carlos & Anastarcia Pala-

cious, July 5th (4 years); Addington (Buster) & Cynthia Bostfield,

July 21st (45 years before her death in 1994) and Archdeacon

James and Rev’d. Angela Palacious, July 25th (37 years).

ALTAR GUILD ANNIVERSARY: A warm welcome is extended to

Presidents, Officers and members of the New Providence Altar Guilds,

guests at the 9:00 a.m. Service. Congratulations to Christ Church Cathe-

dral’s Altar Guild. Today, the Guild celebrates its 26th Anniversary, which

is in observance of the Feast of Sts. Martha and Mary of Bethany, Patron

Saints of the Guild. Congratulations to new members: Ms. Elma Campbell,

Mrs. Monique Hanna, Mrs. Marina Trotman and Mrs. Rosita Smith-

Duvalier.

CATHEDRAL LIFE

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THE EXAMINATION

President: Reverend Father in God, I present to you these persons to be

installed as members of the Altar Guild of Christ Church.

The Dean: Are these persons you present prepared by a commitment to

Christ as Lord, by regular attendance at worship, and by the

knowledge of their duties, to exercise their ministry to the

honour of God, and the well-being of His Church?

President: I believe they are.

The Dean: Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, we are all baptized by the

one Spirit into one Body, and given gifts for a variety of

ministries for the common good. Our purpose is to

commission these persons in the Name of God and of this

congregation to the Altar Guild, a ministry to which they are

called.

The Dean: You have been called to the ministry of the Altar Guild in this

congregation. Will you, as long as you are engaged in this

work, perform it with diligence?

Altar Guild Members: We will.

The Dean: Will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your

ministry to the honour of God, and the benefit of the

members of this congregation?

Altar Guild Members: We will.

Antiphon: The Levites were responsible for the ark, the table, the

lampstand, the altars and vessels of the sanctuary with which

the priests minister.

V. In the temple of the Lord all are crying, “Glory!”

R. Holiness adorns your house, O Lord, forever.

The Dean: Let us pray (Silence)

O God, you accepted the service of Levites in your temple, and your Son was

pleased to accept the loving service of his friends: Bless the ministry of these

persons and give them grace, that they, caring for the vessels and vestments of

your worship and the adornment of your sanctuary, may make the place of your

presence glorious; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Dean: In the Name of God and of this congregation, I commission

you _________as a member of the Altar Guild of this parish.

THE PRAYERS

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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: 842 - Bind Us Together

THE OFFERTORY

Offertory Hymn: 400 – We Have A Gospel To Proclaim

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

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 SACRAMENT

Sursum Corda: Page 126 (Book of Common Prayer)

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

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:

Communion Hymn: 602 – Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

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: 372 – Now Thank We All Our God

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

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Re: Retirement Of The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley

The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley, Dean and Rector of Christ Church Cathe-

dral will retire from office at the end of July 2018, having served forty-four (44)

years in the Sacred Ministry and twenty (20) years as Dean.

In his honour, the Vestry has designated the month of August as

“Dean Patrick L. Adderley’s Month”.

The following events will be held during August in appreciation of his tremen-

dous contribution to our Diocese, Cathedral and Country.

Sun. Aug. 5th: Annual Parish Family Picnic

Sun. Aug. 12th: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tea Party in honour of

Mrs. Astrid Adderley, Choices Restaurant

University of The Bahamas Campus

Fri. Aug. 17th: Dance/Jazz Night - The Parish Hall

Ms. Shena Williams

2010 - 2012 Mrs. Sandra Collie

2016 - Present

From The Wardens

The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley

Warden of The Altar Guild

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Mrs. Gweneth Munnings

2001 - 2003

Mrs. Esther Williams (Deceased)

2004 - 2006

2013 - 2015

Mrs. Judith Higgs

2007 - 2009

Mrs. Ernestine “Teenie” Jones

1997 - 2000

Altar Guild Presidents

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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

A Message from Mrs. Sandra Collie

President - Christ Church Cathedral Altar Guild

It is my privilege to welcome members of the New Providence Altar Guilds, who

are visiting with us today, in celebration of our 26th anniversary. We are grateful

for your support and presence.

Our Liturgy depends on this hidden network of preparation by the members that

goes on behind the scenes. The Guild members are reminded continually of the

meaning and the impact of what they do. Members of the Guild are ministers of

the Liturgy, worship space and are the priests’ liturgical partners that make the

worship life of the parish run smoothly.

There are four (4) new members that will be installed and receive their Altar

Guild pin. We give thanks that they have accepted the invitation to join this min-

istry. The following persons will be pinned today: Ms. Elma Campbell, Mrs.

Monique Hanna, Mrs. Marina Trotman and Mrs. Rosita Smith-Duvalier.

The President, Officers and Members say thank you to Mrs. Astrid Adderley for

her commitment and dedication to the Guild and as a phenomenal Chairperson of

the Flower Guild. St John believes that beauty elevates the worship experience

and the church. We have been blessed by the weekly transformation of the church

with seasonal floral decorations and her creativity during the Easter and Christ-

mas seasons.

The President, Officers and Members say a profound thank you to Dean Patrick

L. Adderley for his faithful service to the Lord and the difference he has made in

the lives of the members of this Altar Guild as confidant and friend. The commit-

ment and dedication with which his has performed his duties as Warden, will

always be remembered.

We congratulate him on his retirement and pray that God will continue to bless

him and his family as he enters this new chapter of life.

Today, as we celebrate the 26th anniversary of Christ Church Cathedral Altar

Guild, we pause to give thanks to all members of the Guild and in particular, The

Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley, Warden and the extraordinary Presidents, who

have led this organization with zeal and excellence.

Although the Altar Guild was started in 1992, the first President was officially

appointed in 1997.

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ALTAR GUILD 26TH ANNIVERSARY