Diocese of Barbados
Nestfield, St. Lucy
21st September 2025
Rector: The Rev’d Hugh Sandiford
Seminarian: Asteir Dean
Church Wardens:
Justice Anthony Blackman
Mr. William Yearwood
Organist: Mr. Matthew Banfield
Sexton: Mr. Noverton Gibson
Our Vision:
To be an authentic community where all are accepted, loved and disciples are formed!
CONTACT US: Telephone/Whatsapp: 572-5336/230-9405 Email: stlucychurch1627@yahoo.com A Address: Nesfield, Saint Lucy, Barbados
INTROIT HYMN: 818 - Father in whom thy saints are one
1 Father, in whom thy saints are one, bought by the blood of thy dear Son, we praise thee for thy hallowing grace in those who now behold thy face.
2 For they have gained eternal rest, and in the heavenly mansions blest they dwell among the angelic throng, and hear the one unending song.
3 The patriarchs and prophets old the heavenly splendour now behold; the Baptist, herald of thy Son, enjoys the fruit of labour done.
4 But first among the saintly band, the mother, at her Son's right hand, adores the Saviour's endless love, in that eternal home above.
5 The twelve now see the Father's face, while all who've run their earthly race in one glad company rejoice to hear the heavenly bridegroom's voice.
6 Father of all, to thee we pray, keep us for ever in the way that leads us to the heavenly rest among the glories of the blest.
7 To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One, all worship, love and honour be, both now and in eternity.
PRESIDENT: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. A warm welcome to our Eucharistic worship.
Today is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20C and our collect can be found on page 178.
Today we also celebrate the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist and the collect can be found on page 188.
We also have one baby to be baptized. The Liturgy for Holy Baptism begins on Page 271 of the BCP.
One of the following Sentences shall be said by the minister.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5
In truth I tell you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born from water and the Spirit. John 3:5
By Baptism we were buried with Christ and lay dead, in order that, as Christ was raised from the dead in the splendour of the Father, so also we might set our feet upon the new path of life. Romans 6:4
PRESIDENT
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia!
MINISTER:
In Holy Baptism, the Church proclaims the Good News of our incorporation into the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom which Jesus Christ, our Incarnate Lord, inaugurated by His life of perfect trust and obedience to the Father.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, He brought into being a people for His own possession, which people we are.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are united with Christ in Holy Baptism, sharing not only in His death but also in His resurrection, becoming God's children by adoption and grace, thus changing our created nature so deeply that the Holy Scripture says that in Baptism we are born again.
Let us therefore pray that those who have come for Baptism may receive, in this Holy Sacrament, that blessing which by nature they cannot have, that they may be made living members of the Church, which is the Body of Christ, and so be set free from the bondage of sin.
MINISTER: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
MINISTER: Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, by the power of your Holy Spirit you give to Your children new life through the water of Baptism. Grant that these children raised to new life in Christ, may serve you in faith and love and may grow into the full stature of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
ALL: Amen.
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist (BCP page 188)
PRESIDENT: We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of your apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of your Son our Saviour; and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (BCP page 178)
PRESIDENT: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; 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: Proverbs 3:1-6 [Mrs. Coreen Armstrong]
READER: A Reading from the Word of God, written in the book of Proverbs, chapter three beginning at the first verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: My child do not forget my teaching but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you. Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them round your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favour and good repute in the sight of God and of people. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 119:33-40
33.Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes : and I shall keep it unto the end.
34.Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law : yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart.
35.Make me to go in the path of thy commandments : for therein is my desire.
36.Incline my heart unto thy testimonies : and not to covetousness.
37.O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity : and quicken thou me in thy way.
38.O stablish thy word in thy servant : that I may fear thee.
39.Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of : for thy judgements are good.
40. Behold, my delight is in thy commandments : O quicken me in thy righteousness.
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: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 [Mrs. Sandra Browne]
READER: A reading from the word of God written in the second book to Timothy, chapter three, beginning at the fourteenth verse.
ILLUMINATION:
READER: As for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
READER: The word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN: 817 - By all your saints still striving (verses 1&2)
1 By all your saints still striving for all your saints at rest, your holy name, O Jesus, for evermore be blest! You rose, our King victorious, that they might wear the crown and ever shine in splendour reflected from your throne.
2
We praise you, Lord, for Matthew, whose gospel words declare that, worldly gain forsaking, your path of life we share. From all unrighteous mammon, O raise our eyes anew, that we, whate'er our station may rise and follow you.
THE GOSPEL: Matthew 9:9-13
PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew, the ninth chapter beginning at the ninth verse.
ALL: Glory to Christ our Saviour
ILLUMINATION:
PRESIDENT: As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”
PRESIDENT: This is the Gospel of Christ.
ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord.
HYMN: 817 (verse 3)
3 Then let us praise the Father and worship God the Son and sing to God the Spirit, eternal Three in One, till all the ransomed number who stand before the throne, ascribe all power and glory and praise to God alone.
HYMNS FOR BAPTISM PREPARATION: 638, 633
HYMN: 638 - In token that thou shall not fear
1 In token that thou shalt not fear Christ crucified to own, We print the cross upon thee here, and stamp thee his alone.
2 In token that thou shalt not blush to glory in his name, we blazon here upon thy front his glory and his shame.
3 In token that thou shalt not flinch Christ's quarrel to maintain, but ‘neath his banner manfully firm at thy post remain;
4 In token that thou too shalt tread the path he travelled by, endure the cross, despise the shame, and sit thee down on high;
5
Thus outwardly and visibly we seal there for his own; and may the brow that wears his cross hereafter share his crown.
HYMN: 633 - Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit
1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praise we sing.
2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ our King: one with his rising, freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praise we sing.
3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our King: born of one Father, we are his children, joyfully now God's praise we sing.
THE PRESENTATION (Page 273)
MINISTER:
Why do you present this child for baptism?
ANSWER: We present this child for Baptism in order that she may be incorporated into Christ, our Incarnate Lord.
MINISTER:
Parents and Godparents, the child whom you have brought for baptism will, by reason of her infancy, depend on your help and encouragement to grow in the knowledge, reverence and service of Almighty God, our Heavenly Father.
You must remember, that it is also your duty to see that she is instructed in the good news of God's salvation in Christ, the Church's Creeds and Catechism and all
other things which a Christian ought to know, believe and practice as a member of the family of God.
As she grows up, she will also need the help and encouragement of that family, so that she learns to be faithful in public worship and private prayer, to live by love and trust in God, and in due course to come to receive the laying on of hands by the Bishop in Confirmation.
QUESTION:
Will you give that help and encouragement by your prayers, by your example, and by your teaching?
ANSWER: I will do so, the Lord being my helper.
QUESTION:
Will you do all in your power to see that this child is brought to the Bishop to be confirmed by him and to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the Holy Communion?
ANSWER: I will do so, the Lord being my helper.
MINISTER:
Therefore I ask these questions which you must answer for yourself and for this child whom you have brought for baptism.
QUESTION:
Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept Him as your Saviour?
ANSWER: I turn and accept Him.
QUESTION:
Do you put your whole trust in His grace and love?
ANSWER: I so put my trust.
QUESTION:
Do you promise to love God and obey Him as your Lord?
ANSWER: I promise.
QUESTION:
Do you renounce Satan, and all the spiritual forces of wickedness?
ANSWER: I do.
QUESTION:
Do you renounce injustice and all the evil powers of this world?
ANSWER: I do.
QUESTION:
Do you reject sin so as to live in the freedom of God's children?
ANSWER: I do.
Let us pray
The minister says one of the following prayers.
Heavenly Father, in your love you have called us to know you, led us to trust you, and united our life with yours. Surround this child with your love; protect her from evil; sustain and guide her by your Holy Spirit, and receive her into the family of your Church; that she may walk with us in the way of Christ and grow in the knowledge of your love. Amen.
Heavenly Father and giver of all grace, we ask your blessing on this child who is about the be baptized and made heirs of your heavenly Kingdom, that through the prayers, the teaching, the example, and the sharing in the life of those who love and care for her, she may grow up in the faith of Christ crucified and in the fellowship of His Church, to serve you faithfully all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
V The Lord be with you.
R And also with you.
V Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
R It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
We thank you Heavenly Father for the gift of water; over it your Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation; through it you led the children of Israel out of the bondage of Egypt; in it your son Jesus received the Baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit; fulfilling His Ministry by the offering of Himself on the Cross, blood and water flowed from His side.
We thank you Heavenly Father because you have appointed the water of Baptism for the regeneration of all people, through Jesus Christ your Son. In joyful obedience to Him, we make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now therefore sanctify this water by the same Holy Spirit, and grant that all who are baptized in it may be united with Christ, forgiven in Him, set free from the bondage of sin and raised with Christ to eternal life.
By Him, and with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.
The minister says to the parents and godparents:
MINISTER:
You have brought this child to Baptism. Will you now declare before God and His Church the Christian Faith into which this child is to be baptized and in which you will help her live and grow?
ANSWER: I will.
The minister says to the congregation:
MINISTER:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our Baptismal commitment.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in God the Father?
ANSWER:
I believe in God the Father Almighty creator of heaven and earth.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in Jesus Christ the Son of God?
ANSWER:
I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again, He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
QUESTION:
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
MINISTER:
This is the faith of the Church.
ALL:
This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Alleluia! Alleluia!)
THE BAPTISM
MINISTER: Name this Child.
PARENT OR GODPARENT: N_
MINISTER: N_ I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: Amen.
MINISTER:
God has united you to Himself and received you into His family the Church. I sign you with the cross, the sign of Christ. Do not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. Fight valiantly against all evil and continue Christ's faithful servant to the end of your life.
The minister or another person may give a lighted candle to the parents or godparents of the child, saying:
MINISTER:
God has rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son. Receive this light and walk as a child of light.
ALL:
Let your light so shine among men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
WELCOME
MINISTER:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us welcome the newly baptized!
ALL:
We welcome you into the Lord's family. We are members together of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father and inheritors together of His kingdom.
THE GREETING OF THE PEACE
PRESIDENT: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRESIDENT: Let us share that peace.
1 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back; no turning back.
2 The cross before me, the world behind me; The cross before me, the world behind me; The cross before me, the world behind me; No turning back, no turning back.
3 You take the whole world but give me Jesus You take the whole world but give me Jesus You take the whole world but give No turning back, no turning back
4 If no one joins me, still I will follow; If no one joins me, still I will follow; If no one joins me, still I will follow; No turning back; no turning back.
OFFERTORY HYMNS: 906 (SH), 910 (SH)
HYMN: 906 (SH) - Shall we gather at the river
1 Shall we gather at the river Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain:
Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river, That flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy, golden day.
Refrain
3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown.
Refrain
4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace.
Refrain
HYMN: 910 (SH) - What a fellowship, what a joy divine
1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
2 Oh, how sweet to walk, in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
3
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Page 126)
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:
Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages.
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 E (BCP Page 142)
PRESIDENT: Sovereign Lord and Father, To you be glory and praise for ever In your boundless wisdom you brought creation into being; In your great love you fashioned us in your image; In your tender compassion you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, to share our human nature; In the power of the Holy Spirit; He overcame the power of sin and death and brought your people to new birth as first fruits of your new creation.
On the night that 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: Therefore, Father, according to the command of your dearly beloved Son
ALL: We remember His death; We proclaim His resurrection; We await His coming in glory
PRESIDENT: And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus, our Lord, and Redeemer. As we partake of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Lucy, St. Matthew and all your sons and daughters
who share in your eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. With Him and in Him and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, in songs of everlasting praise.
ALL: Blessing and honour and glory and power Be yours for ever and ever. 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
PRESIDENT: 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: 840, 620, 602
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.
3 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.
1 Sweet sacrament divine, hid in thine earthly home; lo, round thy lowly shrine, with suppliant hearts we come; Jesus, to thee our voice we raise in songs of love and heartfelt praise: sweet sacrament divine, sweet sacrament divine.
2 Sweet sacrament of peace, dear home for every heart, where restless yearnings cease, and sorrows all depart; there in thine ear all trustfully, we tell our tale of misery: sweet sacrament of peace, sweet sacrament of peace.
3
Sweet sacrament of rest, ark from the ocean's roar, within thy shelter blest soon may we reach the shore; save us, for still the tempest raves, save, lest we sink beneath the waves: sweet sacrament of rest, sweet sacrament of rest.
4 Sweet sacrament divine, earth's light and jubilee, in thy far depths doth shine thy Godhead's majesty; sweet light, so shine on us, we pray, that earthly joys may fade away: sweet sacrament divine, sweet sacrament divine.
HYMN: 604 - Let us enter into covenant with Christ
1 Let us enter into covenant with Christ, celebrating the eucharist of love. Take a little bread and wine, lift up the chalice of the King.
Refrain:
Alleluia! It's a sign of love!
Alleluia! It's a sign of peace!
Alleluia! It's the mystery of faith! Alleluia! Amen!
2 Take the body and the blood of Christ, in divine revelation of his love.
Be transformed, O my people, from your sins, and eat and drink and live!
Refrain
3 He is lifted to the throne on high and will come again to rule all the world. The saints who sleep in Christ shall rise, Rejoice, O Zion, and be glad!
Refrain
4 Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. ‘He who comes to me I shall not turn away'.
Refrain
5 Come, you faithful, to the paradise of God, to the marriage feast of the Lamb. Eat manna from the tree of life; you are washed in the blood of Christ!
Refrain
HYMNS FOR BLESSING: 903 (SH), O when the saints go marching in
HYMN: 903 (SH) - When He cometh, when He cometh
1 When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own:
Refrain:
Like the stars of the morning, His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown.
2 He will gather, He will gather Right gems for His Kingdom; All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and His own.
Refrain
3 Little children, little children, Who love their Redeemer, Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own.
Refrain
HYMN: Oh when the saints go marching in
1 Oh when the saints go marching in, Oh when the saints go marching in, Oh Lord, I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in.
2 Oh when the sun refused to shine, Oh when the sun refused to shine, Oh Lord, I want to be in that number when the sun refused to shine.
3
Oh when they crown him Lord of all, Oh when they crown him Lord of all, Oh Lord, I want to be in that number when they crown him Lord of all.
4 Oh when they gather round the throne, Oh when they gather round the throne, Oh Lord, I want to be in that number when they gather round the throne.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (BCP Page 280)
ALL: Most merciful Father, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ; for adopting us as your own children, for incorporating us into your Holy Church, and for making us worthy to share in the inheritance of your saints in light; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
BLESSING:
PRESIDENT: God give you grace to follow His Saints in faith and hope and love; and 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: 819 For all the saints who from their labours rest
1 For all the saints who from their labours rest who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesu, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!
2
Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness, still their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon, to faithful warriors comes their rest sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!
7 But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia!
PRESIDENT: Go in peace and serve the Lord.
ALL: In the name of Christ. Amen.
We greet you warmly today to our Eucharistic worship. We now invite our visitors to share your name and church community with us.
We welcome Asteir Dean, a final year seminarian at Codrington College, who is assigned to the parish for the academic year 2025-2026, as a part of his pastoral formation.
Thank you for worshipping with us.
Below are the members who were elected/selected to serve on the Parochial Church Council for 2025-2027.
• Mr Norman Yearwood - Synod Representative
• Ms Jacqueline Greaves - Alternate Synod Representative
• Mrs Lana Evelyn - Treasurer
• Mrs Lana Edwards - Assistant Treasurer
• Mrs Agnes Armstrong-Bowen - Secretary
• Mrs Maxine London - Assistant Secretary
• Justice Anthony Blackman - Church Warden
• Mr William Yearwood - Priest Warden
• Mrs Michelle Scantlebury - Deanery Representative
• Mr Danny Babb
• Mr Grantley Yearwood
• Mr Colin Cumberbatch
• Ms Juliet Ward
Observers:
• Mrs Julia Boyce
• Mrs Cline Toppin-Roach
• Ms Danielle Cox
Events in our Parish
• Our Patronal Festival will begin on Sunday 5th October 2025. Details will be posted next week.
Events of our Lives
Allow us to share in your celebrations! Submit any anniversaries or achievements that you would like highlighted in the notices. These may include wedding, baptism, confirmation, academic or job related. Share with us other family matters for which you require the prayers of the church. Send information to email stlucychurch1627@yahoo.com or by telephone 572-5336/230-9405.
Birthdays
Congratulations to all persons celebrating birthdays this week.
1. Monica Phillips - September 21st
2. Erma Griffith - September 25th (shut-in)
3. Esmond Griffth - September 27th
As their days increase, God’s richest blessing on them.
Anniversaries
Congratulations to all persons celebrating anniversaries this week.
Bereavement
May all persons who have died rest in peace and rise in glory.
Stella Atwell
Carmen Bowen
Douglas Brome
Marva Brome
Enid Broome
Michael Broomes
Thesby Evans
Anthony Grant
Joyce Grant Doriel King
Erma Griffith Marlene King
Gilbert Griffith Dinese Lashley
Waple Griffith Elsie Maxwell
Roy Hinds John Maxwell
Theomonda Husbands Horace Nicholls
Marva Jordan Eupharene Walkes
Thelma Jordan
Joan Yearwood
Please remember the sick or injured in our parish and the wider community.
