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St Lucy Parish Church Diocese of Barbados Nestfield, St. Lucy

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: PROPER 14 9th August 2026 Rector: The Rev’d Hugh Sandiford Deacon: The Rev’d Sharon King Church Wardens: Justice Anthony Blackman Mr. William Yearwood Organist: Mr. Matthew Banfield Sexton: Mrs. Jacqueline Ellis (Acting) Our Vision: To be an authentic community where all are accepted, loved and disciples are formed!

Telephone/Whatsapp: 572-5336/230-9405 Email: stlucychurch1627@yahoo.com A Address: Nesfield, Saint Lucy, Barbados

ORDER OF SERVICE OPENING PRAYER INTROIT HYMN: 378 - O worship the King all glorious above 1

O worship the King all glorious above; O gratefully sing his power and his love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.

O tell of his might, O sing of his grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; his chariots of wrath the deep thunder clouds form, and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.

The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, thy power hath founded of old; hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.

Thy bountiful care what tongues can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.

Frail children of dust and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end! Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

O measureless Might, ineffable Love, while angels delight to hymn thee above, thy ransomed creation, though feeble their lays, with true adoration shall sing to thy praise.

PRESIDENT: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. A warm welcome to our Eucharistic worship. The mass will be a Said Mass. Today is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14A and our collect can be found on page 177.

Tomorrow, 10th August is the Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. We remember the Rector and congregation of St. Lawrence Church in our prayers. The Eucharist continues on page 100. OPENING SENTENCE: PRESIDENT: God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4: 24 VERSICLE & RESPONSE (BCP Page 101) PRESIDENT: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia. ALL:

And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia. Alleluia.

ALL: Blessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your name and in fellowship with one another. Enable us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in this Holy Sacrament. Amen. COLLECT FOR PURITY (BCP Page 101) ALL: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your Holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE KYRIE (BCP Page 102) Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (BCP Page 102) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One; you alone are the Lord: you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. COLLECTS PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. PRESIDENT: Let us pray. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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PRESIDENT: Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr PRESIDENT: Almighty God, by whose grace and power your servant Laurence triumphed over suffering and despised death: Grant that we may be steadfast in service to the poor and outcast, and may share with him in the joys of your everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. PRESIDENT: Kindly be seated for the ministry of the word. FIRST LESSON: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

[Mr. Brian Bowen]

READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the book of Genesis, chapter thirty-seven, beginning at the first verse. ILLUMINATION: READER: Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s flock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.” He answered, “Here I am.” So he said to him, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me.” So he sent him from the valley of Hebron. He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, “What are you seeking?” “I am seeking my brothers,” he said; “tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.” The man said, “They have gone away, for I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’” So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands,

saying, “Let us not take his life.” Reuben said to them, “Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him” —that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. READER: The word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God. PSALM 105:1-6, 16-22 1. O give thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name : tell the people what things he hath done. 2. O let your songs be of him, and praise him : and let your talking be of all his wondrous works. 3. Rejoice in his holy Name : let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. 4. Seek the Lord and his strength : seek his face evermore. 5. Remember the marvellous works that he hath done : his wonders, and the judgements of his mouth. 6. O ye seed of Abraham his servant : ye children of Jacob his chosen. 16. Moreover, he called for a dearth upon the land : and destroyed all the provision of bread. 17. But he had sent a man before them : even Joseph, who was sold to be a bondservant; 18. Whose feet they hurt in the stocks : the iron entered into his soul; 19. Until the time came that his cause was known : the word of the Lord tried him.

20. The king sent, and delivered him : the prince of the people let him go free. 21. He made him lord also of his house : and ruler of all his substance; 22. That he might inform his princes after his will : and teach his senators wisdom. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. SECOND LESSON: Romans 10:5-15

[Ms. Danielle Greaves-Jackman]

READER: A reading from the word of God written in Paul’s letter to the Romans, chapter ten beginning at the fifth verse. ILLUMINATION: READER: Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that “the person who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” READER: The word of the Lord. ALL: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN: 545 - Eternal Father, strong to save (verses 1-3)

Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless wave, who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

O Christ, whose voice the waters heard and hushed their raging at thy word, who walkedst on the foaming deep, and calm amid the storm didst sleep; O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea.

O Holy Spirit, who didst brood upon the waters dark and rude, and bid their angry tumult cease, and give, for wild confusion, peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea.

THE GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33 DEACON: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. DEACON: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew, the fourteenth chapter beginning at the twenty-second verse. ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour ILLUMINATION: DEACON: Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on

the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” DEACON: This is the Gospel of Christ ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord HYMN: 545 4

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O Trinity of love and power, our brethren shield in danger's hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; thus evermore shall rise to thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

THE SERMON PRESIDENT: Let us now stand and reaffirm our faith in Triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), in the words of the Nicene Creed. NICENE CREED [BCP page 104] We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfilment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. INTERCESSION FORM B

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LEADER: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; ALL: That we all may be one.

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LEADER: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; ALL: That your Name may be glorified by all people. LEADER: We pray for all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons; ALL: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. LEADER: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; ALL: That there may be justice and peace on the earth. LEADER: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; ALL: That our works may find favour in your sight. LEADER: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; ALL: That they may be delivered from their distress. LEADER: Give to the departed eternal rest; ALL: Let light perpetual shine upon them. LEADER: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; ALL: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Men’s Fellowship Prayer LEADER: Almighty God, Father of every family, who through your son Jesus Christ, has poured out your best gift of love to be the bond of perfectness among men, and the means of bringing men together; bless, we beseech you, all Men’s Fellowship Organisations throughout the world, and especially in this Diocese, let love and happiness ever be found among us and may our faith in you grow stronger each day we live; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer for God’s protection during this Hurricane Season ALL: Almighty God, governor of all things in Heaven and earth: Receive now, we pray, our supplications for protection from storms or hurricanes. We acknowledge that we are unworthy for the least of your mercies, yet we humbly pray that you will so hold the winds of heaven that we may dwell safely without fear of evil; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

LEADER: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Silence may be kept. ALL: Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask, help us to ask only what accords to your will; and the good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ACT OF PENITENCE (BCP Page 123) PRESIDENT: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all un-righteousness. A period of silence shall be kept. PRESIDENT: Let us therefore confess our sins. FORM A (BCP Page 123) ALL: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name. Amen. THE ABSOLUTION (BCP Page 124) PRESIDENT: Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ALL: Amen. THE GREETING OF PEACE (BCP Page 124-125) FORM C

PRESIDENT: The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy, inspired by the Holy Spirit. ALL: They who thus serve Christ are acceptable to God and approved by others. PRESIDENT: The peace of the Lord be always with you. ALL: And also with you. PRESIDENT: Let us share that peace. SONG FOR THE PEACE: I’ve got peace like a river 1

I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul.

I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul. I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul.

I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul.

OFFERTORY HYMNS: 535, 884 (SH)

HYMN: 535 - O for a heart to praise my God 1

O for a heart to praise my God, a heart from sin set free; a heart that's sprinkled with the blood so freely shed for me:

A heart resigned, submissive, meek, my great Redeemer's throne; where only Christ is heard to speak, where Jesus reigns alone:

A humble, lowly, contrite heart, believing, true, and clean, which neither life nor death can part from him that dwells within:

A heart in every thought renewed, and full of love divine; perfect, and right, and pure, and good a copy, Lord, of thine!

Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart, come quickly from above; write thy new name upon my heart, thy new best name of Love.

HYMN: 884 (SH) - ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus 1

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his word; Just to rest upon his promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!" Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!

O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; and in simple faith to plunge me ‘neath the healing, cleansing flood! Refrain

Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. Refrain

I’m so glad I learned to trust thee Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend And I know that thou art with me Will be with me to the end. Refrain

THE PRESENTATION OF OFFERING - FORM B

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PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE Father, we offer to you these gifts which you have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all your people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS SURSUM CORDA PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. PRESIDENT: Lift up your hearts. ALL: We lift them up to the Lord.

PRESIDENT: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. ALL: It is right to give God thanks and praise. PRESIDENT: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father Almighty, everlasting God: For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. Therefore, we praise you; joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: ALL: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER D

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PRESIDENT: All glory, praise and thanksgiving be unto you, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God, you created the world and all mankind, and of your tender mercy gave your only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon Him, and to suffer death upon the cross, for our redemption, He made there, by His own oblation of Himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world; and He instituted, and in his holy Gospel commanded us to continue, a perpetual memory of His precious death, until His coming again. Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech you; and be pleased to accept, bless and sanctify these gifts and creatures of bread and wine; that they may be for us the Body and Blood of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. For, on the night He was betrayed He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to His disciples and said: “Take this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you, Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And after supper He took the cup of wine: and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them 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.” PRESIDENT: In faith we acclaim You, O Christ ALL:

Dying, You destroyed our death; Rising, You restored our life; Christ Jesus, come in glory.

PRESIDENT: Now therefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we your servants with all your holy people, having in remembrance the blessed passion, mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension of your beloved Son, do offer unto your Divine Majesty this Bread of eternal life and this Cup of everlasting salvation, rendering thanks to you for the wonderful redemption which you have made possible for us in Him. And we beseech you O Father, to accept upon your heavenly altar, this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and to grant that by the merits and death of your Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in His blood, we and all your whole Church may obtain remission of our sins and all other benefits of His passion. And we pray that by the power of your Holy Spirit all who shall be partakers of this holy Communion may be filled with your grace and heavenly benediction; and be numbered in the glorious company of your Saints. And here we offer and present unto you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy and lively sacrifice. And although we are unworthy to offer unto you any sacrifice, yet we beseech you to accept this, our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits but pardoning our offences; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto you, O Father Almighty, throughout all ages, world without end. ALL: Amen THE LORD’S PRAYER (BCP Page 144)

PRESIDENT: As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray: ALL: 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 forever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF BREAD (BCP Page 145) PRESIDENT: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. ALL: Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread. THE AGNUS DEI (BCP Page 147) Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant us peace. THE INVITATION (BCP Page 145-146) FORM B DEACON: The Gifts of God for the People of God. ALL: Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him. COMMUNION HYMNS: 408, 455, 573 HYMN: 408 - Be still, my soul: the Lord is at your side 1

Be still, my soul: the Lord is at your side; bear patiently the cross of grief and pain; leave to your God to order and provide;

in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend, Through thorny ways, leads to a joyful end. 2

Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake, all now mysterious shall be clear at last. Be still, my soul: the tempests still obey his voice, who ruled them once on Galilee.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief and fear are gone, sorrow forgotten, love's pure joy restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

HYMN: 455 - My faith looks up to thee 1

My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine: now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away; O let me from this day be wholly thine.

May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire.

While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide;

bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. 4

When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold sullen stream shall o'er me roll, blest Saviour, then in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.

HYMN: 573 - Bread of heaven, on thee we feed 1

Bread of heaven, on thee we feed, for thy flesh is meat indeed; ever may our souls be fed with this true and living bread; day by day with strength supplied through the life of him who died.

Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies this blest cup of sacrifice; Lord, thy wounds our healing give, to thy cross we look and live: Jesus, may we ever be grafted, rooted, built in thee.

HYMNS FOR BLESSING: 840, 447, 948 (SH) HYMN: 840 - Be still for the presence of the Lord 1

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here; come bow before him now with reverence and fear:

in him no sin is found we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. 2

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; he burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned: how awesome is the sight our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place: he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace no work too hard for him. In faith receive from him. Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

HYMN: 447 - I love to tell the story 1

I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know it's true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; ‘twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.

I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, ‘twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. Refrain:

HYMN: 948 (SH) - I was sinking deep in sin 1

I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me Now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me, love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.

All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul's best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belong. Refrain

Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Saviour wants to be – Be saved today. Refrain

THE DISMISSAL POST COMMUNION PRAYER B

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ALL: Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you, and all persons in you, with gladness and singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BLESSING: PRESIDENT: The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. ALL:

Amen.

PRESIDENT: Kindly be seated for the Notices NOTICES & HIGHLIGHTS RECESSIONAL HYMN: 262 - Son of God, eternal saviour 1

Son of God, eternal Saviour, source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate hallows all our human race, thou, our Head, who, throned in glory, for thine own dost ever plead, fill us with thy love and pity; heal our wrongs, and help our need.

As thou, Lord, hast lived for others, so may we for others live; freely have thy gifts been granted, freely may thy servants give: thine the gold and thine the silver, thine the wealth of land and sea, we but stewards of thy bounty, held in solemn trust for thee.

Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love, and Prince of peace, hush the storm of strife and passion, bid its cruel discords cease; by thy patient years of toiling, by thy silent hours of pain, quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, shame our selfish greed of gain.

Son of God, eternal Saviour, source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate hallows all our human race, thou who prayedst, thou who willest, that thy people should be one, grant, O grant our hope's fruition: here on earth thy will be done

CLOSING PRAYERS DEACON: Go in peace and serve the Lord. ALL: In the name of Christ. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES

Greetings and Welcome We greet you warmly today to our Eucharistic worship. We now invite or visitors to share your name and church community with us. Thank you for worshipping with us today. Events In Our Parish (See the below calendar of events) • Luncheon St. Lucy Parish Church is hosting a luncheon under the theme, “Together in Unity: A Taste of Paradise” on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School. See the flyer below for more information. • Cake Sale The Mothers’ Union will be having a cake sale on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Jordans Supermarket in Speightstown. Events in our Diocese See the attached flyers. Events of our Lives Birthdays Congratulations to all those persons celebrating birthdays this week. 1. Ian Yearwood 2. Letoya Bowen

August 9 August 10

3. Zahara Martin-Lewis 4. Hyacinth Norville 5. Denis Yearwood 6. Leary Bowen 7. Eureta Benn 8. Maureen Blackman 9. John Norville

August 11 August 11 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 14

As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them. Anniversaries Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week. Bereavement We extend condolences to the families of those persons who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory. Sick & Shut-Ins/Prayer Request Stella Atwell Carmen Bowen Douglas Brome Marva Brome Enid Broome Michael Broomes Thesby Evans Anthony Grant

Joyce Grant Erma Griffith Gilbert Griffith Waple Griffith Audrey Headley Roy Hinds Theomonda Husbands Marva Jordan Thelma Jordan

Doriel King Marlene King Dinese Lashley Elsie Maxwell John Maxwell Horace Nicholls Eupharene Walkes Joan Yearwood

Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.

St. Lucy Parish Church - Calendar of Events

St. Lucy Parish Church – Luncheon

Church Lads & Girls Brigade – Recruitment Open Day

Christian Formation Commission – Youth Reflection Day