Last Sunday of the Epiphany February 27, 2022 - This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. Matthew 17:5
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Last Sunday of the Epiphany
February 27, 2022
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to him. Matthew 17:5WELCOME TO ST. MATTHEW’S
St. Matthew’s is a vibrant Christian community that welcomes everyone,
embraces inspiring worship and learning and is committed
to hospitality and loving service.
Scripture Readings for Next Week
Deuteronomy 26: 1-11
Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16
Romans 10: 8b-13
Luke 4: 1-13
2Prelude: * Adagio Cantabile (Cinnamon Grove Suite for piano) Nathaniel Dett
THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY
Hymn: 167 ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here Carlisle
The Gathering of the Community pg 185
We worship this morning upon the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin
Anishnaabeg people. May we live upon this land in peace, truth and love.
Gloria Dacey
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son,
wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us
into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
First Reading: Exodus 34: 29-35
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets
of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had
been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was
shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all
the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the
Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him
on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but
whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he
came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the
Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would
put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
3Psalm 99 Atkins
The Lord is King; let the peoples tremble; he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
The Lord is great in Sion, and high above all the peoples.
Let them give thanks unto thy Name, which is great and wonderful; for he is holy.
The King’s power loveth judgement; though does establish equity: thou does execute judgement
and righteousness in Jacob.
O magnify the Lord our God, and fall down before his footstool; for he is holy.
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called
upon the Lord, and he heard them.
He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar; for they kept his testimonies and the law that he
gave them.
Thou heardest them, O Lord our God; thou forgavest them O God, though thou didst punish
their doings.
O magnify the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.
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 Reading: 2 Corinthians 3: 12- 4:2
Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over
his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set
aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of
the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this
very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord,
the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is
freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a
mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this
comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in
this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we
refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we
commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
Gradual Hymn: 166 We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding
O Mein Jesu, Ich Muss Sterben
Gospel Alleluia: 710 O Filii et Filiae
The Gospel: Luke 9: 28-43
Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and
went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face
changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah,
talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about
4to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but
since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as
they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three
dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. While
he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered
the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to
him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those
days told no one any of the things they had seen.
Homily: The Reverend Geoff Chapman
The Apostles’ Creed pg 189
The Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution pg 191
The Peace pg 192
THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn: 435 Take My Life, and Let It Be Mozart
The Prayer over the Gifts
Holy God, receive all we offer you this day, and bring us to that radiant glory which we
see in the transfigured face of Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Great Thanksgiving pg 193-210
Sanctus/Benedictus Shephard
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.
Our Father 744 Rimsky-Korsakov
The Breaking of the Bread pg 212
5Angus Dei Shepherd
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
The Communion pg 213
Communion Hymn: * 512 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Sojourner
Anthem: Notre Père Duruflé
Prayer after Communion
Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table
reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We
ask this in his name.
Blessing
Recessional Hymn: * 484 In Christ There Is No East or West McKee
Dismissal
*denotes music in recognition of Black History Month
Worship Volunteers
Greeters: Tony Maxwell, Ruth Frayne and Norm Lewis
Sidesperson: Peter Frayne
Servers:
Readers: Heather Lewis and Mary Glen
Prayers of the People: Rick Trites
Communion Ministers: Mary Glen and Rick Trites
Altar Guild: Jane Oulton, Wendy Pullan, Cathy Simons and Judy Billingsley (flowers)
The Rev. Geoff Chapman - 613-234-4024, revgeoffchapman@stmatthewsottawa.ca
After hours pastoral emergency: 613-854-0643
Honorary Assistants: The Most Rev. Barry Curtis, The Rev. Canon Jim Beall
Director of Music and Organist: Kirkland Adsett (613 234-5482) kirkland.adsett@yahoo.com
Parish Administrator: Catherine James McGuinty (613-234-4024)
Wardens: Valerie Needham, Tom Barnes and Sancho Angulo
6Announcements
Sunday February 27 8:00am Service recommences in-person
Sunday February 27 12:30pm Vestry Meeting - on Zoom
Wednesday March 2 12 and 7pm Ash Wednesday Services
Thursday March 3 10am Service recommences in-person
Tuesday March 8 7:00 pm Lenten Series begins on Zoom
New! Vestry on Sunday, February 27, 2022 @ 12.30 pm via Zoom: The annual Vestry
Meeting of St. Matthew's Anglican Church will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022, @ 12.30
pm. The Vestry Report, containing reports, the financial statements and budget for 2022 and the
agenda can be accessed from the St. Matthew's website via this link:
https://www.stmatthewsottawa.ca/images/documents/St-Matthews-Annual-Vestry-Report-
2021-Final.pdf
The Office of the Bishop has directed all parishes to hold their annual Vestry meetings via
Zoom, rather than in-person. Therefore, the Corporation has chosen the time of 12.30 pm so
that worshippers can return home to join the meeting online. The link to Vestry is below:
https://zoom.us/j/9274494655?pwd=SDg0enV1VXVGTzhDN0E3Q0JxU0lkdz09#success
Brian Effer is the host and the meeting room will be open at 12.10 pm. Please join early so that
we can begin the meeting at 12.30 sharp. This is an important meeting in the life of St. Matthew's,
our annual general meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Corporation
The Reverend Geoffrey Chapman, Incumbent
Valerie Needham, Tom Barnes and Sancho Angulo, Wardens
New! 2022 Lenten Series at St. Matthew’s: We are hosting a Lenten series this year on Zoom.
Due to the magic of technology, we are collaborating with Canon Kevin Flynn and his new
parish of Chelsea Lascelles Wakefield, and will be reading Richard Rohr’s latest book, The Wisdom
Pattern: Order - Disorder - Reorder (2020). https://spckpublishing.co.uk/wisdom-pattern-pb Kevin and I
both very much enjoy the work of Richard Rohr, as do many of you. Our plan is simple: we will
read a few chapters each week in Lent, and meet to discuss them on Tuesday nights from 7:00
pm to 8:30 pm. Our Zoom link will be the regular link we use for our St. Matthew’s Zoom
conversations and events. We have ordered a dozen copies of this book from a local book
vendor. If you wish to secure a copy for yourself, please send me an email at
revgeoffchapman@stmatthewsottawa.ca and I’ll make sure to keep one aside for you at the
church. We are paying $24 for each copy. You can also find this book online and in a more
affordable e-book format. Of course, if you just want to read the book on your own, and know
its themes may appear in my sermons and in our conversations as a parish, feel free to do that as
well! I think the themes of this book are exactly what I need this Lent, and this may be the same
for you. I hope you consider joining us on Tuesday nights in Lent for our study
series! Rev. Geoff+
7New Time! Conversations: Please join Canon Jim Beall for Conversations on Sunday mornings
from 9:00 to 9:45am on Zoom. (The Zoom session will open at 8:45 and will end promptly at
9:45 to allow participants time to get to church.). The focus each week will be on the readings for
Sunday. To receive the background material please contact Janice Sonnen:
janice.sonnen@bell.net or phone her at 613-709-1209.
Here’s the link:
https://zoom.us/j/9274494655?pwd=SDg0enV1VXVGTzhDN0E3Q0JxU0lkdz09 Meeting
ID: 927 449 4655 Password: 8qTqYJ
New! Spring into Green: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has a hyper-local focus that
supports local agriculture. It is more in tune with the regional growing seasons. Food
wastes are reduced because produce remains fresh longer from the time of purchase. Some farms
also offer "happy" meat from free-range, ethically-raised animals. Local farmers, whether through
farmers markets, home delivery, or selling at the farms themselves, cut out the middle step of
distributors. Ottawa area CSA growers include Bryson Farms, Catena Farms and Roots and
Shoots. A good source for farms is the Ottawa Farmers Market. Many of the vendors there also
have a CSA service.
https://ottawafarmersmarket.ca/ (note: no resellers allowed!)
https://www.rootsandshootsfarm.com/
https://www.brysonfarms.com/
https://www.catenafarm.ca/
Here are the websites for farms to source local-grown happy meats:
https://grazingdays.ca/
https://www.rocknhorsefarm.ca/
https://ottawavalleyfood.localfoodmarketplace.com/Producer/df393364-5ec0-4200-b8fd-
aa75f5e2c6bd
fatoftheland.ca
How will you increase your stewardship of God’s Earth during Lent?
Ash Wednesday Services: Ash Wednesday is the first day in the season of Lent. We begin our
journey to Easter by symbolically marking our foreheads with a cross of ashes. This is a beautiful
service, which call us first and foremost to enter into Lent with humility and gratitude. Ash
Wednesday services will be held on March 2 at 12pm and 7pm. (The 7pm service will be live-
streamed.)
In-Person Services Recommencing: The 8am Sunday morning service will recommence on
February 27th and the 10am Thursday service will recommence on March 3rd.
Masks: Please remember to wear a medical grade mask (blue surgical mask or N95 - non-
ventilated).
8Updated Vaccine Certificate Required: In order to enter the church, we are now required to
download an updated Vaccine Certificate. This new certificate includes a QR code. Please
bring either your downloaded QR code on your phone or a printout of the new vaccine
certificate. Also, remember to bring your ID. Here is the link to the new certificate:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/proof-covid-19-vaccination
Bring in your used stamps for charity: Please remember to save and bring your USED
postage stamps with you to church. They will allow St. Matthew's to continue our longstanding
participation in a Diocesan-led program to provide medication to prevent and treat leprosy
(Hansen's Disease) in third-world countries. Your stamp donations are appreciated now, and
throughout the year. A collection box is at the back of the church. Thank you!
Recycle your used Christmas cards: Give your used and enjoyed Christmas cards another life!
We are once again collecting the front portion of used Christmas cards. These will be used to
make handmade cards and tags for St. Matthew's Christmas card fundraiser. They were very
popular last year and all cards were sold! Please leave your donations in the box at the back of the
church. Thank you!
Online Sunday Service: St. Matthews is live streaming our Sunday Worship Service. The link
to this service is: https://youtube.com/channel/UCRKL_pwbbZ_FN2YFPAVdG1g/live You
can watch it live or view it at a later date.
Monday Meditation Group: The Monday Meditation Group meets Mondays at 7:15 pm via
Zoom. For the link please email: Fr. Kevin at kevinwflynn@gmail.com
Wednesday Meditation Group: The Wednesday Meditation Group meets on Zoom at 11:00
am each week. Please contact Sue Rayner at: m.s.rayner@sympatico.ca to learn more and to
receive a Zoom invitation.
Wednesday Bible Study: Rev. Geoff will be hosting a Bible Study over Zoom on Wednesdays
at 12:00pm for one hour. Both parishes are invited to join the zoom call. The focus of the
discussion will be the gospel reading for the upcoming week. Here’s the link:
https://zoom.us/j/9274494655?pwd=SDg0enV1VXVGTzhDN0E3Q0JxU0lkdz09 Meeting
ID: 927 449 4655 Password: 8qTqYJ
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