Celebration of New Ministry, October 2, 4:00pm
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Processional Hymn: “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness” #397
Praise the one who breaks the darkness
with a liberating light.
Praise the one who frees the prisoners,
turning blindness into sight.
Praise the one who preached the gospel,
healing every dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands
with the very bread of peace.
Praise the one who blessed the children
with a strong yet gentle word.
Praise the one who drove out demons
with a piercing two-edged sword.
Praise the one who brings cool water
to the desert’s burning sand.
From this well comes living water,
quenching thirst in every land.
Praise the one true love incarnate:
Christ who suffered in our place.
Jesus died and rose for many
that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness,
seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeemer glory,
praise the One who makes us one.
Greeting
Bishop: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Bishop: There is one body and one spirit.
People: There is one hope in God’s call to us.
Bishop: One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
People: One God and Father of all.
Bishop: My brothers and sisters in Christ, Jennifer Kathleen Schick has been chosen to be the Incumbent of this Parish of All Saints’, Whitby. After prayerful consideration and according to the practice of this Diocese, I have appointed Jennifer to this position of leadership in our common ministry. This ministry continues the good work done through the years in this community, and is part of the work and witness of the whole Church.
Let us pray,
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in our vocation and ministry, we may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Collect
Bishop: Grant us, Almighty God, after the example of your holy servant Francis, to do what you would have us do, and always to desire what is pleasing in your sight, that cleansed by your love, enlightened by your truth, and kindled with the fire of your Holy Spirit, we may follow in the footsteps of your beloved Son and make our way to you, O God most High; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
People: Amen.
The congregation may be seated.
A Reading from Galatians (Chapter 6, verses 14-18)
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
A Reading from Psalm 148 (verses 7-14)
Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual: “Alleluia” #715
Alleluia alleluia!
Alleluia alleluia!
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
Deacon: The Lord be with you
People: And also with you.
Deacon: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ (Matthew 11: 25-30)
Deacon: The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Gradual: “Alleluia” #715
Alleluia alleluia!
Alleluia alleluia!
Homily (The Reverend Canon John Hill)
Silence for reflection.
Covenant of Ministry
Churchwardens: Bishop, on behalf of the people of Parish of All Saints’, Whitby, we ask you to proceed with the induction of The Reverend Jennifer Schick as our Incumbent.
The Bishop addresses the Incumbent and says:
Bishop: Do you, Jennifer, in the presence of this congregation to which you have been called to be priest and pastor, commit yourself to this trust and responsibility?
Incumbent: I do.
Members of the Parish are asked to stand.
Bishop: Do you the people of the Parish of All Saints’, Whitby, having accepted Jennifer to be your priest and pastor, commit yourselves to share with her in the ministry of this Parish?
People: We do.
The Incumbent faces the people.
Incumbent: I, Jennifer Schick, commit myself to you, the people of All Saints’ as your priest and pastor, bringing my strengths and weaknesses, my hopes and concerns, my gifts and talents bestowed on me by God’s grace, and will endeavour, with the help of God, to share with you in the ministry of this Parish, in the name of Christ, with the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
Parish Members: We, the people, of All Saints’ Whitby commit ourselves to you as our priest and pastor, bringing our strengths and weaknesses, our hopes and concerns, our gifts and talents bestowed on us by God’s grace, and will endeavour with the help of God, to share with you in the ministry of this parish, in the name of Christ, with the empowering of the Holy Spirit.
All members of the congregation are asked to stand.
Bishop: Members of the body of Christ and witnesses to this covenant, will you support Jennifer and the people of All Saints’ Whitby in their ministry together?
People: We will.
Please be seated. Members of the Selection Committee come forward to present gifts.
Presenter: On behalf of the people of the Parish of All Saints’ Whitby, we welcome you, Jennifer, as our Incumbent. We pray that God, who has given us the will to share this ministry together, may by the power of the Holy Spirit direct our thoughts and empower us to be the people of God in this place. As a symbol of the authority granted to you by our Bishop we present to you the keys of the Church, in token that we acknowledge you as our Pastor and Priest here at All Saints’ Whitby.
Presenter: Jennifer, receive these keys and let the doors of this place be open to all people.
Incumbent: I receive these keys at your hands as the pledge of your recognition of me as your appointed Incumbent. Together, may we be an open, welcoming community, greeting Christ in all who come through our doors.
People: Amen.
Presenter: We also present to you this Bible, Book of Common Prayer, and Book of Alternative Services. Jennifer, receive these books and be among us as a person of prayer and as one who proclaims the Word.
Incumbent: May Almighty God, who called the Church to witness that in Christ he was reconciling the world to himself, help us to proclaim the good news of Divine love.
People: Amen.
Presenter: We present to you this chalice and this paten, symbols of Christ’s perfect sacrifice. Be among us to break the bread and bless the cup.
Incumbent: May we always look to the life, death and resurrection of our Lord until he comes again.
People: Amen.
Presenter: We present to you the Constitutions and Canons of our Diocese. Jennifer, receive these documents and share in the councils and decisions of the Church.
Incumbent: May God, the source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with all who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church.
People: Amen.
The Bishop and two Churchwardens lead the new Incumbent to take their place, which represents their stall.
Bishop: Jennifer, on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Toronto, you have accepted this charge which is mine and yours. In the name of the Creator, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I commission you, Jennifer and the people of All Saints’ Whitby, to worship and work together to the glory of God, for the building up of the body of Christ, and the proclamation of His reign to this community.
Bishop: Let us pray.
People: Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain us in our ministry together, that with patience and understanding we may love and care for all people; and grant that together we may follow Jesus Christ, offering to you our gifts and talents; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Incumbent: Beloved in Christ, we are called to proclaim the story of God’s love and mercy, and above all the Gospel of our Saviour Christ. I ask your prayers as together we commit ourselves to ministry in this Parish and community.
Please remain seated or kneel as you are most comfortable.
Leader: Let us pray for Jennifer, who has come among us to preach the Word of God, to administer the holy sacraments, to teach the faith, and to serve the whole people of God. Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: We are called to be a sign and witness of God’s purpose for all the human family. I ask your prayers for Jennifer, who has come among us to share our joys and sorrows, to counsel, reconcile, and comfort, and to nurture this community of faith. Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for the committees and organizations of this Church and community, and for Jennifer, that in wisdom and humility, in discernment and good humour, they may join with us in working for the building up of Christ’s Church. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for us all, that together we may learn the ways of God’s reign, patterned in worship and practiced in love. Together, may we welcome strangers, stand with outcasts and support those who are broken, in the pattern of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for our worldwide Anglican Communion, for Justin Archbishop of Canterbury, for Linda our Primate, for Sydney our interim National Indigenous Bishop, Anne our Metropolitan, Andrew our Diocesan Bishop, Riscylla and Kevin our Suffragan Bishops, and especially for all the parishes of the Diocese, that the church in all times and in all places may bear faithful witness to the Gospel. Lord in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for this Town of Whitby, its Mayor and Council; for our Province of Ontario, its Premier and Legislature; for our country of Canada, the Prime Minister and Parliament; that our communities may be places of justice and freedom for all. Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for all who are in any kind of need or trouble; for those who are sick in body or mind; for the dying; for the hungry and homeless; and especially for all whom our society and world neglects, rejects, or despises. Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: I ask your prayers for all who have died, especially those who in years past have worked to build up this parish and this church with love for this place and for Christ; and I ask your prayers that we will be worthy stewards of what they have built and continue their good work. Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Bishop: Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications to you, and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together you will hear their requests. Fulfil now our desires and petitions, as may be best for us, granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come eternal life; for you are good and loving, and we glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, in the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
All: Amen
The Bishop presents the new Incumbent to the congregation.
The Peace
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Offertory Hymn: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” # 508
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto Me and rest;
lay down, thou weary one, lay down
thy head upon My breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
so weary and worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place,
and He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
the living water; thirsty one,
stoop down, and drink, and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s Light;
look unto me, thy morn shall rise,
and all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus and I found
in him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I’ll walk,
till traveling days are done.
Prayer over the Gifts
Bishop: Loving God, join our offering to the sacrifice of your only Son, that our service may be stamped with his humility and bear the image of his obedience; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
Bishop: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Bishop: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
Bishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Bishop: Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, who came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life a ransom for many. He calls his faithful servants to lead your holy people in love, nourishing them by your word and sacraments. Now with all creation we raise our voices 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.
Bishop: We give thanks to you, Lord our God, for the goodness and love you have made known to us in creation; in calling Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Saviour and Redeemer of the world.
In him you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, a death he freely accepted, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and said, ” Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
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.” Therefore, Father, according to his command,
All: we remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory;
Bishop: and we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts, that they may be the sacrament of the body of Christ and his blood of the new covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we, made acceptable in him, may be sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
In the fullness of time, reconcile all things in Christ, and make them new, and bring us to that city of light where you dwell with all your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation;
By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
All: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Bishop: As our Saviour taught us, let us 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 the Bread
Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
All: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
The Communion
Bishop: The gifts of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Communion Hymns
“We Will Glorify”
We will glorify the King of kings,
We will glorify the Lamb;
We will glorify the Lord of lords,
who is the great “I Am”
Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty,
We will bow before his throne;
We will worship Him in righteousness,
We will worship Him alone.
He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth
He is Lord of all who live
He is Lord above the universe
All praise to Him we give
Hallelujah to the King of kings
Hallelujah to the Lamb
Hallelujah to the Lord of Lords
Who is the great I AM.
“Lord, Be Glorified”
In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In my life, Lord, be glorified today.
In my song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In my song, Lord, be glorified today.
In your Church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified.
In your Church, Lord, be glorified today.
“Seek Ye First” #458
Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And God’s righteousness;
And all these things shall be added unto you.
Allelu, alleluia!
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, allelu, alleluia.
Ask, and it shall be given unto you;
Seek, and you shall find.
Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Allelu, alleluia!
Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, allelu, alleluia.
“In Christ Alone”
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine –
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Choir Anthem: Teach Me, O Lord (Stopford)
Prayer after Communion
Bishop: Let us pray.
God of all goodness, who gave to your servant Francis a will to be the servant of all, grant us in our service of your gospel to hold back nothing of ourselves for ourselves, that Christ may receive the whole of our lives into the habitations of light and glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Doxology
Celebrant: Glory to God,
All: whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing
Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord,
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Bishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord,
People: From this time forth for evermore.
Bishop: The blessing, mercy, and grace of God almighty, the Creator, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever.
People: Amen.
Hymn: “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” #433
Lord, you give the great commission:
“Heal the sick and preach the word.”
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us
For the work of ministry.
Lord, you call us to your service:
“In my name baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervour, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us
For the work of ministry.
Lord, you make the common holy:
“This my body, this my blood.”
Let your priests, for earth’s true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children’s liberty:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us
For the work of ministry.
Lord, you show us love’s true measure:
“Father, what they do forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us
For the work of ministry.
Lord, you bless with words assuring:
“I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit’s gifts empower us
For the work of ministry.
The Dismissal
Deacon: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People: Thanks be to God.
Organ Postlude (Please remain in place until the postlude has concluded.)
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Thank you for your prayers and presence today. Many thanks to all who have worked so hard to make this service and reception possible.
Following the Service, everyone present at the church is invited to a reception in the Parish Hall (through the north exit, turn left and up the stairs). For those involved in the service, pictures will be taken immediately following the service.
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Those Assisting with the Service
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw
Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Hill
Regional Dean: The Rev. Canon Ruth Ann Ward
Liturgical Officer: The Rev. Canon Ted McCollum
Deacon of the Word: The Rev. Joanne Warman
Deacon of the Table: The Rev. Dr. Gary Gannon
Music Director: Adriaan Bakker
Bishop’s Chaplain: Eleanor Stevenson
Servers: Debbie Brewer, John Andres, George Csihas
Readers: Dianne Lloyd, AJ Schick and Evelyn Leishman
Prayers of the People: Gail Holland
Chalice Bearers: Greg Carter, Jacky Bramma
Greeters: Al & Christine Nowitski, Waneta Dennis, Marian Stephens
Bell Ringer: Julia Goss
All Saints’ Churchwardens: Tim Ralph, Joyce Ibbott-Belvin, Mark DeSousa, Nancy Brickwood
All Saints’ Parish Selection Committee Members: Pauline Reid, Sheila Robson, Roy Allam, Nancy Brickwood, David Harries, Elizabeth Leishman, Jacky Bramma, Mark deSousa
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All Saints acknowledges being on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island,
the Iroquoian-speaking Wendat, and the 1923 Williams Treaties First Nations.
All Saints’ is a 2SLGBTQQIA+ affirming parish.
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Music License: CCLI #11160426
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your place at the table’? Would you not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink’? Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say, ‘We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!'” (
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