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St Paul's Anglican Church, Innisfil, 54 St. Paul's Crescent, Barrie, ON (2026)

10/18/2026

21st Sunday after Pentecost - October 18, 2026

10/18/2026

Join us this morning at 10:00am

21st Sunday after Pentecost October 18th, 2026

Land Acknowledgement/Welcome

Opening Hymn: CP #429, For the Beauty of the Earth

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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

Glory to God, CP #365

Collect of the Day

Proclamation of the Word
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99, BAS page 837
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

Hymn for Reflection: CP #445, God the Creator

Prayers of the People:
Refrain: Let us pray to the one who alone is Lord.
All: Lord, have mercy.

Confession and Absolution
Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
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 eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Passing of the Peace

Offertory Hymn: CP #262, Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Eucharistic Prayer #5
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, for the gift of a world full of wonder, and for our life which comes from you. By your power you sustain the universe. Glory to you for ever and ever.
You created us to love you with all our heart, and to love each other as ourselves, but we rebel against you by the evil that we do. In Jesus, your Son, you bring healing to our world and gather us into one great family. Therefore, with all who serve you on earth and in heaven, we praise your wonderful name, as we sing,
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.
We give you thanks and praise, loving Father, because in sending Jesus, your Son, to us you showed us how much you love us. He cares for the poor and the hungry. He suffers with the sick and the rejected. Betrayed and forsaken, he did not strike back but overcame hatred with love. On the cross he defeated the power of sin and death. By raising him from the dead you show us the power of your love to bring new life to all your people.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
On the night before he gave up his life for us, Jesus, at supper with his friends, took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which is given for you.” After supper, Jesus took the cup of w**e, said the blessing, gave it to his friends, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which is shed for you and for many, so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.”
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Gracious God, with this bread and w**e we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus, and we offer ourselves to you in him. Send your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts, that we may know the presence of Jesus in the breaking of bread, and share in the life of the family of your children.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
Father, you call us to be your servants; fill us with the courage and love of Jesus, that all the world may gather in joy at the table of your kingdom. We sing your praise, almighty Father, through Jesus, our Lord, in the power of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

Breaking of the Bread
O: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
A: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Communion Hymn: CP #531, You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord

Prayer after Communion
Glory to God, 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 Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcements

Hymn: CP #585, Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service

Dismissal

10/15/2026

On Sunday, October 4th, we launched our 175th Anniversary Sew Seeds for the Future campaign. The campaign is helping us pay for a much-need upgrade to our multi-media system.
Here, Jeanette shares the impact of the new equipment on her improved ability to worship on Sunday. Each of us matters!

Thoughts from the Back of the Church from a multimedia volunteer...
The things you don't always see on Sunday morning...

If you've ever sat in the pews during our contemporary service, you've probably noticed the music, the words on the screens, and how everything seems to come together.

What you might not notice is what's happening at the back of the church!

Behind the scenes, there's a whole lot of button pushing, screen changing, sound adjusting, and occasionally some frantic problem-solving (and maybe a silent prayer that everything works the way it's supposed to!)

But lately? Things have been running a whole lot more smoothly!

Thanks to some much-needed upgrades, our multimedia system has been streamlined, making it easier to operate and helping our contemporary worship services flow more seamlessly.

And what a difference it has made!

The technology might not be the heart of our worship, but it certainly helps us share that heart with everyone in the room. It allows us to focus less on the mechanics and more on the message, the music, and the moments that bring us together as a church family.

Of course, these improvements come with a cost, and while the equipment is already in place and serving our congregation, we still need to pay for it.

That's where our Sow the Seeds fundraising challenge comes in!

Every contribution, big or small, helps us cover the cost of these improvements and continue creating a welcoming, engaging worship experience for our church family.

After all, planting seeds of generosity today helps our church continue to grow tomorrow.

So, from those of us at the back of the church, thank you for helping make what happens at the front possible.

And if you feel inspired to contribute to our Sow the Seeds challenge, know that your generosity is already making a difference.

Sometimes the most meaningful things happening in church are supported by the things you barely notice. ❤️

10/15/2026

In honour of our 175th anniversary, we installed a Little Food Pantry outside the church. Please take what you need or feel free to help us stock our shelves from the list provided. Supporting our community.

10/11/2026

Wishing you every blessing this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Sunday October 11th , 2026

Land Acknowledgement/Welcome

Opening Song: All Creatures of Our God and King

You send forth your Spirit, O Lord; you renew the face of the earth. You send forth your Spirit, O Lord; you renew the face of the earth. O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. You renew the face of the earth. All of them look to you to give them their food in due season. You renew the face of the earth. You give it to them; they gather it; you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; may the Lord rejoice in all his works. You renew the face of the earth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. You send forth your Spirit, O Lord; you renew the face of the earth.

Opening Prayer

Proclamation of the Word
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Music for Reflection: Give Thanks

Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first and the great commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.

Prayers of the People:

Let us give thanks to God our Father, always and for everything, saying, “We thank you, Lord.”

For the beauty and wonder of creation, We thank you, Lord.
For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ, We thank you, Lord.
For our daily food, for our homes and families and friends, We thank you, Lord. For minds to think and hearts to love, We thank you, Lord. For health, strength, and skill to work, and for leisure to rest and play, We thank you, Lord.
For those who are brave and courageous, patient in suffering and faithful in adversity, We thank you, Lord.
For all who pursue peace, justice, and truth, We thank you, Lord. Today we give thanks especially for all who have come before us as we celebrate 175 years of faithful service, We thank you, Lord.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer……

For St. Paul and all the saints whose lives have reflected the light of Christ, We thank you, Lord.

The Passing of the Peace

Offertory Song: Now Thank We All Our God

Eucharistic Prayer 4

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right to give you thanks and praise, O Lord, our God, sustainer of the universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home; by your will they were created and have their being. Glory to you for ever and ever. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill; you made us the stewards of creation. Glory to you for ever and ever. But we turn against you, and betray your trust; and we turn against one another. Again and again you call us to return. Through the prophets and sages you reveal your righteous law. In the fullness of time you sent your Son, born of a woman, to be our Saviour. He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. By his death he opened to us the way of freedom and peace. Glory to you for ever and ever. Therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
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.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, for sending us Jesus, the Christ, who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, gave it to his friends, and said, “Take this, and eat it: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper, he took the cup of w**e; he gave you thanks, 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.” Glory to you for ever and ever. Gracious God, we recall the death of your Son Jesus Christ, we proclaim his resurrection and ascension, and we look with expectation for his coming as Lord of all the nations. We who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring you these gifts. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this offering of your Church, that we who eat and drink at this holy table may share the divine life of Christ our Lord. Glory to you for ever and ever. Pour out your Spirit upon the whole earth and make it your new creation. Gather your Church together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, where peace and justice are revealed, that we, with all your people, of every language, race, and nation, may share the banquet you have promised; through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, all honour and glory are yours, creator of all. Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen

Lord’s Prayer, BAS pg. 211

Breaking of the Bread

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Prayer after Communion

Glory to God, 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 Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessing/Announcements

Closing

10/07/2026

Did Rev. Bill get a new stole from Messsssssssy church?!

10/04/2026

19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 4th, 2926

10/04/2026

19th Sunday after Pentecost October 4th, 2026

Land Acknowledgement/Welcome

Opening Hymn: CP #178, Restore in Us, O God

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. And also with you.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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

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

Collect of the Day

Proclamation of the Word

Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15 BAS page 812
Philippians 3:4b-14
Gradual Hymn: CP #458, Seek Ye First
Verse 1 before and verse 2 after the Gospel
Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

The Apostles Creed
Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say,
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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. Amen.

Prayers of the People
Refrain: Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

Confession and Absolution
Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

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 eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Passing of the Peace

Offertory Hymn: CP #258, We Plough the Fields and Scatter

Eucharistic Prayer #2

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise. We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. He is your living Word, through whom you have created all things. By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature. He lived and died as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. In fulfilment of your will he stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring release to those who place their hope in you; and so he won
for you a holy people. He chose to bear our griefs and sorrows, and to give up his life on the cross, that he might shatter the chains of evil and death, and banish the darkness of sin and despair. By his resurrection he brings us into the light of your presence. Now with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. 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.
Holy and gracious God, accept our praise, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread and gave you thanks, saying, “Take, and eat: this is my body which is broken for you.” In the same way he took the cup, saying, “This is my blood which is shed for you. When you do this, you do it in memory of me.” Remembering, therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer you this bread and this cup, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather into one all who share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth, that together we may praise you and give you glory through your Servant, Jesus Christ.
All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, now and for ever. Amen.

Lord’s Prayer, BAS pg. 211

Breaking of the Bread

O: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
A: We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Prayer after Communion
Glory to God, whose power working in us can do much more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church and Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcements

Hymn: CP #438, O Jesus, I Have Promised

10/03/2026

Join us on Sunday morning for Messy Church beginning at 11:30am following the 10:00am service.
As we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will also have a petting zoo for children of all ages. As well, there will be crafts, snacks and activities to stay busy.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Bill Welch, who became our incumbent in a Celebration of New Ministry service this evening. The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw, Bishop Suffragan of Toronto was the celebrant.

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