The Fourth Sunday After

The Epiphany

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8:00 A.M. Said Mass & Sermon:- The Rev’d Fr. Lawrence M. Womack Rite II BCP p. 355

9:30 A.M. Sunday School & Teen Forum

11:00 A.M. Sung Mass & Sermon:- The Rev’d Fr. Lawrence M. Womack Rite II BCP p. 355 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organ Prelude:

Hymn for the Processional: 8:00 A.M.:- LEV 61, Fischer 11:00 A.M.:- CPWI 382, Come Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs

Collect of Purity BCP p. 355

Gloria in Excelsis Hymnal (S280)

The Collect of the Day

A lmighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson: 8:00A.M.–Ms. Cheryl Vaughan 11:00A.M.– Mr. Victor Wills

Micah 6: 1-8

H ear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. “O my people, what have I done to you? In what

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The Leadership Team

WARDENS Ms. Cheryl Leacock ( 2017)

Mr. Rawle Jackson ( 2018)

VESTRY

Class of 2017

Mrs. Lenore Brereton

Ms. Kisha Mullin*

Ms. Coleen Bascom

Dr. Lisa Wedderburn (Clerk of the Vestry)

Class of 2018

Mr. James Sisnett (Treasurer)

Ms. Lana Reveira

Mr. Vernon Kirton

Mr. Errol Pryce (Assistant Treasurer)

Class of 2019

Mr. Wishart Alleyne

Mrs. Cecelia Curtis

Ms. Hyacinth Goring

Dr. Evelyn Castro D’Arceuil

Rector The Rev’d. Fr. Lawrence Womack

*Completing an Unexpired Term.

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have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the Lord.” “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God

Silence

Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit? BCP p. 599 1 Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill?

2 Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks the truth from his heart.

3 There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor.

4 In his sight the wicked is rejected, * but he honors those who fear the Lord.

5 He has sworn to do no wrong * and does not take back his word.

6 He does not give his money in hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against the innocent.

7 Whoever does these things * shall never be overthrown.

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The Epistle: 8:00 A.M.– Ms. Sonja Johnson 11:00 A.M.– Mr. Victor Holder

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

T he message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength. Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Silence

Sequence Hymn:- 8:00 A.M.:- LEV 124, Douroux

11:00 A.M.:- Hymnal 656, Francomia

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Matthew.

People: Glory To You, Lord, Christ.

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Text: Topic: Biblical Reference: Key points: How did this sermon affect me? What is the sermon calling me to do/be/change/affirm?

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S e r m o n n o t e s

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W hen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." The Gospel of The Lord . People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev’d Fr. Lawrence M. Womack

Nicene Creed BCP p. 358

Prayers of the People Form lll BCP p.387 8:00 A.M.- Ms. Kennisha Douglas 11:00 A.M.- Mrs. Lenore Brereton

Confession of Sin BCP p. 360

Silence

Absolution BCP p. 361

Peace BCP p. 361

Offertory Anthem:

8:00 A.M:-We Fill The Sanctuary, Jason Michael Web,

The Gospel Choir 11:00 A.M.:-O Lord, My God, You Are My Refuge, Hal H. Hopson

The Chancel Choir 5

Special Offering:-8:00 a.m.:- LEV 108, Kirkpatrick

11:00 a.m.:-Hymnal 594, Cumm Rhondda

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharist Prayer A BCP p. 361

Sanctus & Benedictus ( Hymnal S130)

Memorial Acclamation BCP p. 368

The Lord’s Prayer (LEV264)

Agnus Dei “Lamb Of God”

Communion Hymns:- LEV 154, Moore: Hymnal 711, Seek Ye First

CPWI 643, Christ Who Once Among Us, Insert: LEV 198, Smith

Post Communion Prayer

Blessings

Notices

The Commissioning of Our Lay Eucharistic Visitor

Celebrant: [Name], we send you out to share Communion this Week.

People: May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take

This sacrament of Christ's presence.

Celebrant: May those who receive it from you be strengthened

and encouraged in that community we have

together in our Lord Jesus Christ.

All: Amen

Hymn for the Recessional: 8:00 A.M.:-LEV 189, Runyan

11:00 A.M.:- Hymnal 376, Hymn to Joy

Organ Postlude:

Key: Lev– Lift Every Voice and Sing, Hymnal– The Hymnal 1982 CPWI– Church of the Province of the West Indies AAHH– African American Heritage Hymnal, BCP—Book of Common Prayer WLP-Wonder, Love and Praise

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For Gifts and Donation: If you want to give: Candles $20.00 Jar of Oil for Candles $20.00 Wafers (1 jar) $25.00 Wine (1 bottle) $30.00 Floral Arrangements (1) $75.00 Floral Arrangements (2) $150.00 Prayer Books (10) $300.00 ( $30.00 each) Lift Every Voice (10) $250.00 ($25.00 each) Hymnal (1982) (10) $300.00 ($30.00 each)

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Additional names to contact for tickets to the Errol Barrow Freedom Fighter Movie: Roslyn Anthony, (917) 754-3288, Velma Bryant ( 718) 469-4142, Cecelia Curtis ( 718) 338-0829, Bernice Pickering ( 917) 284-5616, Claudia Titus ( 404) 933-7578.

It’s time to take pictures for the Parish Directory

Beginning Saturday, February 4 until Sunday, February 26, church members are invited to take a photo at no charge.

Please complete the Parish Directory Information Form located at the Usher’s table prior to taking your picture. The information will be used to update parish records.

SCHEDULE TIME

Saturday, February 4 10 am – 3 pm Sunday, February 5 9:30 – 10:15 am; 1 pm – 3pm Wednesday, February 8 11:30 am – 2 pm Saturday, February 11 10 am – 3 pm Sunday, February 12 9:30 – 10:15 am; 1 pm – 3pm Saturday, February 18 10 am – 3 pm Sunday, February 19 9:30 – 10:15 am; 1 pm – 3pm Wednesday, February 22 11:30 am – 2 pm Saturday, February 25

10 am – 3 pm

Sunday, February 26 9:30 – 10:15 am; 1 pm – 3pm

PLEASE NOTE: Photos will be taken in the area in front of the Tree of Life. As such, we kindly ask that you use the Noel Hall entrance while this is being done.

Photo Packages will also be available for purchase. For details, please inquire at the registration desk upon arrival

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W E L C O M E T O A L L

V I S I T O R S & M E M B E R S

Today Corporate Communion Vestry, Welcoming Committee

Wed.10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Senior Program

Thurs.7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Maggie & Lloyd Springer, children & grandchildren would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the Rector, Rev. Fr. Lawrence Womack, Ms. Curtis, Co-ordinator of the Senior Center and the entire St. Augustine’s Church Family for their messages of condolences, cards and their participation in any way in the funeral of their late daughter/sister/mother Darcel Springer on January 6, 2017. It meant a lot to us in our time of grief.

Candles are given by Yvette Huggins Gomez in thanksgiving and appreciation to God for His many blessings in celebration of another birthday celebrated today January 29, 2017.

Two Floral Arrangements are given in loving memory of Ashley Gordon, who departed this life on January 29, 2005. From his wife and children.

Candles are given in loving memory of Dalma Humphrey , who departed this life on January 24, 2015. gone, but not Forgotten. From his wife Yvonne, children and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

Candles are given in loving memory of our mother and sister who departed this life on January 30, 1990 and January 25, 2004 respectively. Always in our hearts. From the family.

Wafers are given in loving memory of Albert Ronald Bamfield, who departed this life on January 23, 2015. Rest in Peace. From wife, Lynette , children: Jermaine, Tracey, Michelle, and Dwayne: Grandchildren: Lavender, Kamar and Sebastian.

G I F T S & T H A N K Y O U S

T H I S W E E K A T S T . A U G U S T I N E

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The Raffle in commemoration of Barbados 50th. Anniversary of Independence will now be held on February 18, 2017 after the 11 am service. Donation: $5.00. 1st. Prize is a bucket of the Spirits of the Island, All tickets and money should be returned to Lana Reveira or Rena Gibson by February 10, 2017 .

All proceeds will go towards the replacement of the Church’s Cross.

Free Tax Preparation: From Saturday February 11, 2017 to Saturday April 15, 2017. (Saturdays Only). 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.).

On Saturday February 18th at 5:00pm In conjunction with black history month the Errol Barrow Freedom Fighter movie will be shown in the church. Refreshments will follow after the movie. Donation: Adults $25.00 , Children $10.00. Ticket information will be provided later.

The Grenada , Carriacou & Petite Martinique Bazaar Group and the Cultural Heritage Ministry, will be holding a cake sale on Sunday, February 19, 2017 after the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Your support will greatly appreciated.

The Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique Independence Committee cordially invite you to the following events commemorating the 43rd Anniversary of Independence.

Jan. 29: Ecumenical Church Service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 157 St. Paul’s Place (Church Ave. & St. Paul’s Place).

Feb. 3 Cultural Evening: St. Teresa of Lisieux R.C. Church Auditorium. From 7:00 pm—11:00 p.m.

Feb 4. Youth In Action: St. Teresa of Lisieux R.C. Church Auditorium. From 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Feb. 9. Senior Afternoon Tea Party– St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Hall. From 2:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Admission to all of these events are free.

A n n o u n c e m e n t s

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

The Rev’d Fr. Lawrence M. Womack, Rector

A TIME TO RECONNECT, RE-ENGAGE AND RE-CREATE

11-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise - October 31-November 11, 2017

Category (please check the box) Guests 1 & 2)* Inside staterooms $1700.00 per person Oceanview staterooms $1900.00 per person Balcony staterooms $2500.00 per person

Roundtrip transfer from St. Augustine’s $50.00

N.B.: The $400 deposit, due on 29 January 2017 is NON-REFUNDABLE. Travel insurance is optional for $250-$350. Prices for triple and quadruple occupancy are available. Please pick up a Registration Form at the Usher’s Table Final payment is due no later than 15 July 2017. Stateroom payments are due on the 19th of each month, beginning 19 February 2017, i.e Inside Cabins: $217 per month Oceanview Cabins: $250 per month Balcony Cabins: $350 per month

For more information, please contact Ormond Braithwaite (917) 864-3088 or Rita Fray (718) 531-1359 ,St. Augustine’s (718) 629-0959 or Lana Reveira (917) 402-6054

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The Lay Eucharistic Ministers Scholarship – Service within the Church

The Janine Hosien Scholarship – How lawyers contribute to society

The Humility Scholarship – Selfless giving

The Anonymous Scholarship – Service

The Karl Family Scholarship – Health

The James McFarland, Jr. Scholarship – Electronics and Computer Science

The Nathaniel Guadeloupe/Yusuf George Scholarship - Math & Sciences

The Dr. Cynthia Clarke Scholarship - Commitment to community service

The Ann & Joseph Hendricks Scholarship - Education

CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for individuals who seek to grow professionally or gain new skills. It is intended for those seeking to gain additional skills, for example, taking a class for professional development/advancement, cake decorating, beautician, plumbing, etc.

NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS PURSUING AN ASSOCIATE’S OR

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

This scholarship is for individuals who are new or continuing students seeking an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and who have not previously received a

high school graduating senior scholarship.

The criteria, application and letters of recommendation forms are available on the Ushers’ table at the back of the church. Application Deadline: Thursday,

February 23, 2017 by 4:45 pm (No Exceptions).

Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Guardians and Relatives Please Share with a Qualifying Person.

For information and/or questions please contact: Ms. Madeline Ford: 917-804-5357 or madelineaford@gmail.com. Ms. Rita Fray: 917-355-5507 or ritabev246@aol.com . Dr. Evelyn Castro: 646-387-0812 or ecastro@mec.cuny.edu

Feb. 10 The Willing Hands invites you to a Pre-Valentine’s Mingle from 9p.m.–3a.m. in the Noel Hall. Donation: $30.00. (all inclusive). For tickets and Information contact Claudia Titus (404) 933-7578,Hyacinth Powell (718) 693-5357, Ormond Brathwaite (917) 864-3088, or any member of organization.

May 21. Save The Date!! St. Augustine’s Annual Spring Luncheon and Scholarship Awards Ceremony at Russo On The Bay. From12:00 noon - 5:30 p.m. Details to follow.

Mildred Carrington-1392 Troy Avenue (718) 282-4362 Louisa Todd - 1162 E. 38 St, Brooklyn NY 11210 - (718) 338-4073 Julia Edwards - 770 E. 39 St. Brooklyn, NY 11203 - (718) 859-9694 Linda Brown-Hayles - Lehigh Acres, Florida Ivy Coleman - 236 East 49 Street - (718) 221-6804 Colin Andrews - (718) 258-2099 Nadine MCSween - 3500 Snyder Ave. Ap 4F Jeffrey King– Maimonides Hospital Nita Hinkson,1296 E 51st. Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234, (718) 251-0436 Helen Forde– Congregational Nursing Home (bet. Bedford & Rogers Ave) Thelma & Nathan Dunkley Phyllis Smith, 537 East 40th. Street, Bklyn, NY (718) 451-0502 Attmar Telford, Telephone: (718) 342-4467 Cynthia Cummings, 1167 E 38th Street, Bklyn, NY (718) 377-3530 Edna Hinckson, 877 Empire Blvd. Apt E10, Bklyn, NY 11213 (718) 221-0725 Kathleen Satchell, 484 E 55th. Street, Bklyn, NY 11203, (718) 629-0534. Gemma Alexander, 40 Clarkson Ave. Apt #5K, Bklyn 11226, (347) 482-5476 Cynthia Carter-CNR Nursing Home, 520 prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238, Rm. 526 (718) 636-1000x 353. 9

P r a y F o r , V i s i t o r C a l l

C A L E N D A R O F

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

Black History Month Celebrations– Speakers

February 5, 2017 8 & 11 am services: Dr. Barbara Gordon February 19, 2017 8 & 11 am services:- Rev. Jerome Robinson

Cultural Heritage Ministry

Welcome Song: We welcome, welcome, welcome everyone ( twice) We love you, love you, love you. For all the good you do, For we behold the living Christ in you.

God welcomes all, strangers and friends God's love is strong and it never ends.

CPWI 382, Come Let Us Join Our Cheerful Song Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne. Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one.

"Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus." "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, For He was slain for us.

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Ernestine Thomas, 3114 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, (718) 265-2274 Josephine London, 959 E 56th. Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234. (718) 444-4274 Barbara Ashman, 436 East 57th. Street (bet. Beverley & Clarendon Roads) (718)-629-9514 Dulcie Phillip, All Saints Gordon Home, 98A Woodford Street, New Town, POS Trinidad, W. I. (347) 568-7359. Edna Fraser Jean Ackie, 698 Wyonna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207. (718) 272-3681. Elaine Sylvia Brewster, 5647 kings Highway, Brooklyn, Ny 11203 (718) 629-4314 Beryl McLennon, 1183 Albany Avenue, Bklyn, NY 11203, (718) 629-3176. Creola Bostic, 32 Dewey Place, Brooklyn, Ny 11233. (718) 451-2079 Walterine Noel, 3714 Farragut Road, Brooklyn, N 11210 (718) 859-4481 Karl. C. Edwards, Ditmas Park Nursing Home, 2107 Ditmas Ave. Bklyn, NY 11226, (718) 462-8100. RM 210. Millicent Stewart, Cobble Hill Care Center, 380 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY FLR. 240, 718) 855-6789 Myrtle Avenue) (718) 522-6801. Olney King, 201 East 59th. Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Grafton Moore, 201 E. 59th. Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ( 718) 346-8244 Alfred Sebastian Quashie,1447 Troy Ave,. Brooklyn, NY 11203 (718)287-6551 Victoria Knight, Susan Smith McKinney Nursing Home, 5th. Fl, Rm #16B (718) 245-7450. Joseph Blaize Patricia Caruth, ( 917) 881-2403 Clarence Blue, Brookdale Hospital, (718) 240-5000

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2017 St. Augustine’s Scholarship Applications Available!

The Scholarship Committee is encouraging all interested persons to apply for

scholarships supported by St. Augustine's Episcopal Church.

GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

The Shirley Hinds Scholarship – Community improvement and development

The Milton Abbott Scholarship – Principles of the Brotherhood: service, study, and prayer

Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine; And blessings more than we can give Be, Lord, forever Thine.

Let all creation join in one To bless the sacred name Of Him that sits upon the throne And to adore the Lamb.

CPWI 643, Christ Who Once Among Us Christ, who once amongst us as a child did dwell, is the children's Savior, and he loves us well; if we keep our promise made him at the font, he will be our Shepherd, and we shall not want.

There it was they laid us in those tender arms, where the lambs are carried safe from all alarms; if we trust his promise, he will let us rest in his arms for ever, leaning on his breast.

Though we may not see him for a little while, we shall know he holds us, often feel his smile; death will be to slumber in that sweet embrace, and we shall awaken to behold his face.

He will be our Shepherd after as before, by still heavenly waters lead us evermore; make us lie in pastures beautiful and green, where none thirst or hunger, and no tears are seen.

Jesus, our Good Shepherd, laying down thy life, lest thy sheep should perish in the cruel strife, help us to remember all thy love and care, trust in thee, and love thee always, everywhere.