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St Athanasius Anglican Church, Orillia, ON (2026)

ATHANASIUS is pronounced A/THA/NA/SI/US (5 sylables)

It has been said that St. A’s (as the church is affectionately referred to) is like a country church that has been transplanted to the city. A typical Sunday morning worship service would find us following Morning Prayer or Holy Communion liturgies using either the Book of Common Prayer or the Book of Alternative Services. Special worship servi

ces include the late Christmas Eve and Easter Vigil services. Join us for "Community Breakfast" at 9am on the First Sunday of each month

09/11/2026

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST
Morning Prayer with Mae Cox - September 13, 2026
10: 30 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Land Acknowledgement:
St Athanasius Anglican Church acknowledges that we are
situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people.
We acknowledge the enduring presence of First Nation,
Metis, and Inuit peoples on this land and are committed to
moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect.

GOSPEL SENTENCE: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 13: 34
Processional Hymn # 37 COMMON PRAISE
“We’ll Sing in the Morning”
The Penitential Rite BAS 45
Confession BAS 45
Introductory Responses BAS 47
The Invitatory # 3 BAS 47
The Lord is our refuge and strength: O Come, let us worship.
Children’s Time and Song INSERT
“We Are the Church”
The Venite BAS 49
First Reading Exodus 14: 9-13
Psalm # 114 BAS 862
1 Hallelujah! When Israel came out of Egypt, *the house of Jacob from a people of strange speech, 2 Judah became God’s sanctuary *and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea beheld it and fled; *Jordan turned and went back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, *and the little hills like young sheep. 5 What ailed you, O sea, that you fled? *O Jordan, that you turned back? 6 You mountains, that you skipped like rams? *you little hills like young sheep? 7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, *at the presence of the God of Jacob. 8 Who turned the hard rock into a pool of water *and flint-stone into a flowing spring.
Source of all life, you have brought us to new being through the waters of baptism. May your love shown in our lives become a wonder and a beacon of hope to the whole human family. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN

The Jubilate BAS 49
Second Reading Romans 14: 1-12
Gospel Hymn # 487 COMMON PRAISE VS 1-4 / 5-6
“Where Charity and Love Prevail”
GOSPEL: Matthew 18: 21-35
Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 18: 21-35
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ:
21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy-seven times. 23 “For this reason, the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24 When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him, 25 and, as he could not pay, the lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions and payment to be made. 26 So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. 31 When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. 32 Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. 35 So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
“The Gospel of Christ, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ’

MESSAGE – Lay reader Mae Cox
The Apostles Creed BAS 52
Prayers of the People
Offertory Hymn # 614 COMMON PRAISE
“Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive”
Prayer over the Gifts
Holy God, accept all we offer you this day. May
we who are reconciled at this table bring
wholeness to our broken world. We ask this in
the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Prayers for the Unity of Churches
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles,
“Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with
you.” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your
Church, and give to us the peace and unity of
that heavenly city, where with the Father and the
Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and forever.
Prayers for the Mission of the Church
Draw your Church together, O Lord, into one
great company of disciples, together following
our Lord Jesus Christ into every walk of life,
together serving him in his mission to the world,
and together witnessing to his love on every
continent and island. We ask this in his name and
for his sake.
Prayers for Peace
O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth
in a single peace. Let the design of your great love
shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, and
give peace to your Church, peace among nations,
peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts;
through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect
Almighty God, you call your Church to witness
that in Christ we are reconciled to you. Help us
so to proclaim the good news of your love, that
all who hear it may turn to you; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Lord’s Prayer # 2 BAS 54
The Grace
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the
love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with us all, now and forever. Amen
Three-Fold Amen
Recessional Hymn # 312 COMMON PRAISE
“Sing a New Song unto the Lord”
Dismissal
PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP
FOLLOWING THE SERVICE
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Sun Sept 13 BAS Morning Prayer with Mae Cox
Jubilee House 25th Anniversary
Bindigen Pavillion Couchiching Beach Park
Tues Sept 15 Bible Study 10-11:30 a.m.
Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Thurs Sept 17 Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Advisory Board Mtg 7 p.m.
Sat Sept 19 High Tea with music, silent auction
and fashion show $30
12-4 p.m. St. James church hall
Tues Sept 22 Info for newsletter due in office
Youth Group will start in September Dates TBD
Readings for September 20, 2026
BAS Morning Prayer with Lesley
Jonah 3: 10 to 4: 11 Psalm 145: 1-8
Philippians 2: 1-13 Matthew 21: 23-32
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09/05/2026

NOTE: THIS SERVICE IS AT 10 AM at ST JAMES ANGLICAN
all of HURONIA COMMUNITY OF ANGLICAN CHURCHES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

St. James Anglican Church and St Athanasius Anglican with
Huronia Community of Churches - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, September 6th , 2026. Holy Eucharist and Anointing – 10 a.m. - Service of Leave Taking of Ven. John E. Anderson

Celebrant & Homilist: Ven. John Anderson // Guest Organist ~ Choir Director: Blair Bailey
Preludes: “Bunessan” arr. M. Higgins
“Comfort” arr. R. Lloyd
“Beach Spring” arr. Wilbur Held
Processional: #482 (CP) - “Come and Journey with a Saviour”

The Gathering of the Community:
"The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
response: And also with you
Family of God, we live in a world full of conflict and division.
God calls us to be a people of reconciliation.
We live in a world full of misinformation and confusion.
God calls us to be a people of truth and clarity.
We live in a world that wants to settle disputes with harmful words
and actions.
God calls us to be a people who make peace through compassion
and honesty.
We live in a world that does not understand the ways of Jesus.
Yet Jesus teaches us to be a people of reconciliation and peace for
the good of the whole world. Thanks be to God! Amen.

Gathering Hymn: #465 (CP) - “Here in this Place New Light is
Streaming”
Gathering Prayer: O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favourably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred
mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Proclamation of the Word
A Reading from Job 12: 7-10
‘But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach
you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 85: 10 – 13: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps.
A Reading from Romans 8:31-39 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for
all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes
for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
As it is written,
‘For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as
sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church // Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn #502 (CP) ‘You are Salt of the Earth”
The Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

The Lord be with you. And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its
saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.
No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so
that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in
heaven.
The Gospel of Christ. // Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

Gradual Hymn #502 (CP) “You are the Salt of the Earth”

Sermon: Ven. John Anderson

The Ending of a Pastoral Relationship

On the 15th day of September 2017, I was inducted by Bishop Peter
Fenty, as Incumbent of the Parish of St. James, Orillia and on the 13
th day of March 2025, I was inducted by Bishop Riscylla Shaw as the
Incumbent of St. Athanasius, St. David Anglican-Lutheran, St. George, Fairvalley; St. John Waverly, and the Parish of Washago-
Price’s Corners and to the best of my abilities, exercised this trust, accepting its privileges and responsibilities.
After prayer and careful consideration, it now seems to me that I
should leave this charge, and I publicly state my tenure as your rector ends this day.
Rev. Carol Hardie, Honorary Assistant : Do you the people of St. James and the Community of Churches of Huronia, recognize and accept the conclusion of this pastoral relationship?
People: "We do."
Let us Pray,
O God, you have bound us together for a time as priest and people
to work for the advancement of your kingdom in this place: We give you humble and hearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared in these years now past.
Now we pray, be with those who leave and with us who stay; and
grant that all of us, by drawing near ever nearer to you, may always
be close to each other in the communion of our saints. All this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
Amen
Prayers of the People;
Draw your Church together, O Lord, into one great company of
disciples, together following our Lord Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving him in his mission to the world, and
together witnessing to his love on every continent and island. We ask this in his name and for his sake.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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, our laity, layreaders, clergy and
bishops, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Archdeacon John, continue to listen to the call of Jesus, whom we
call Christ, to respond to Christ's call on your life in new ways as the
Spirit leads you.
We bless you now and always.
For the all the parishes of Huronia – be bold soul-friendly communities of faith, healing and peace. Continue to respond to Christ’s call to minister with love. Read the signs of the times with wisdom and courage as you are shaped by Christ for the well-being and peace of all our communities.
We are blest now and always.
Look with pity, O heavenly Father, upon those in this land who live with
injustice, terror, disease, and death as their constant companions.
Have mercy upon us and help us to eliminate cruelty wherever it is
found. Strengthen those who seek equality for all. Grant that every
one of us may enjoy a fair portion of the abundance of this land;
through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O Lord our creator, by your holy prophet you taught your ancient
people to seek the welfare of the cities in which they lived. We
commend our neighbourhood to your care, that it might be kept free from social strife and decay. Give us strength of purpose and concern for others, that we may create here a community of justice and peace where your will may be done; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you the
homeless, the destitute, the sick, the aged, and all who have none to care for them. Heal those who are broken in body or spirit and turn their sorrow into joy. We invite you to name those who are on your heart and mind either silently or out loud. Grant this for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

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.
Silence is kept.
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 Peace:
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.

The Celebration of the Eucharist and Anointing

Offertory Hymn: #466 (CP) “How Clear is Our Vocation, Lord”

Prayer over the Gifts: Source of all life, the heaven and earth are yours, yet you have given us dominion over all things. Receive the symbols of our labour and love which we offer you this day, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer after Communion
God of our hope, in this eucharist we find the source of all your
blessings. Nourished in these holy mysteries may we, with our lives,
give you continual thanks and praise. This we ask in the name of
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
Blessing
Announcements
Recessional Hymn #418 (CP) “Draw the Circle Wide”
Dismissal
Deacon: Tend the earth, care for God’s good creation, and bring
forth the fruits of righteousness. Go in peace to love and
serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God. Amen.
Postlude “Paean” Peter Hurford (1930-1019)
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08/28/2026

Eucharist with Rev. Samuel and Birthday Sunday & Pot Luck
August 30, 2026 - 10: 30 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY
OPENING SENTENCE: May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope to which he has called us. Ephesians 1: 17, 18
Land Acknowledgement
St Athanasius Anglican Church acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. We acknowledge the enduring presence of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples on this land and are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect.
Processional Hymn # COMMON PRAISE
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Service begins BAS 185
Glory to God BAS 186
Collect
Author and Giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us in all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever
Children’s Talk & Song (INSERT)
“Dance with the Spirit”

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
First Reading Exodus 3: 1-15
1 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.”

4 When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!”

And Moses said, “Here I am.”

5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 Then he said, “I am the God of your father,[a] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.

7 The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”

11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you[b] will worship God on this mountain.”

13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?”

14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’”

15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[d] the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’

“This is my name forever,
the name you shall call me
from generation to generation.
Psalm # 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c BAS 845
Second Reading Romans 12: 9-21
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[b] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[c]

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Gospel Hymn # COMMON PRAISE VS
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Holy Gospel Matthew 16: 21-28
21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”

23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.

28 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

SERMON – Rev. Samuel
Apostles Creed BAS 189
Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution BAS 191
The Peace BAS 192

THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn # COMMON PRAISE
“”
Prayer over the Gifts
Merciful God, receive all we offer you this day. Give us grace to love one another that your love may be made perfect in us. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eucharistic Prayer # 2 BAS 196

The Lord’s Prayer # 2 BAS 211
Breaking of the Bread # 2 BAS 212

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) BAS 247
Communion Hymns COMMON PRAISE
# “”
# “”
Prayer after Communion
Almighty God, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May your holy food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you in each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Glory to God (Doxology) BAS 214
Blessing & Three Fold Amen
Recessional Hymn # COMMON PRAISE
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Dismissal BAS 215
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Sun Aug 30 Sept Fund scrip orders due early
Tues Sept 1 Bible Study 10-11:30 a.m.
Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Ladies Fellowship Meeting 4 p.m
Thurs Sept 3 Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Sun Sept 6 NO SERVICE at St. Athanasius Celebration of Appreciation Service for Archdeacon John at St. James 10:00 a.m.

Mon Sept 7 Labour Day
Sept 13 Jubilee House 25th Anniversary
Bindigen Pavillion Couchiching Beach Park
Thurs Sept 17 Advisory Board Mtg 7 p.m.
Sat Sept 19 High Tea with music, silent auction
and fashion show $30 / 12-4 p.m. St. James church hall
Contact Penny Wise for tickets.

Sept 22 Deadline for newsletter

Youth Group will start in September - Dates TBD
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08/22/2026

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST - MORNING PRAYER Book of Alternative Services - August 23, 2026
10: 30 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Land Acknowledgement:
St Athanasius Anglican Church acknowledges that we are
situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people.
We acknowledge the enduring presence of First Nation,
Metis, and Inuit peoples on this land and are committed to
moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect.

Processional Hymn # 428 COMMON PRAISE
“God Who Gives to Life Its Goodness”
The Penitential Rite BAS 45
Confession BAS 45
Introductory Responses BAS 47
The Invitatory # 1 BAS 47
God rules over all the earth: O come, let us worship.
Children’s Time INSERT
“When You Learn to Follow Jesus”
The Venite BAS 49
First Reading Exodus 1: 8 to 2: 10
Psalm # 124
1 If the Lord had not been on our side, *let Israel now say; 2 If the Lord had not been on our side, *when enemies rose up against us; 3 Then would they have swallowed us up alive *in their fierce anger toward us; 4 Then would the waters have overwhelmed us *and the torrent gone over us; 5 Then would the raging waters *have gone right over us. 6 Blessed be the Lord! *He has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth. 7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; *the snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, *the maker of heaven and earth.
Helper and Defender of Israel, rescue the peoples of the world from destructive anger, and set us free to love and serve each other in the peace of Christ our Lord. AMEN

The Jubilate BAS 49
Second Reading Romans 12: 1-8
Gospel Hymn # 362 COMMON PRAISE VS 1,2 / 3,4
“Tell Out, My Soul”
GOSPEL Reading Matthew 16: 13-20
Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 16: 13-20
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ:
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist but others Elijah and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
“The Gospel of Christ, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ’

MESSAGE – Lay reader Lesley Rice
The Apostles Creed BAS 52
Prayers of the People
Offertory Hymn # 253 COMMON PRAISE
“O Glorious Day”
Prayer over the Gifts
God of glory, receive all we offer this day as a
symbol of our love, and increase in us that true
and perfect gift. We ask this in the name of Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Prayers
For our Enemies O God, the Lord of all, your
Son commanded us to love our enemies and to
pray for them. Lead us from prejudice to truth;
deliver us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and
enable us to stand before you, reconciled through
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
For our Neighbourhood O Lord our creator, by
your holy prophet you taught your ancient
people to seek the welfare of the cities in which
they lived. We commend our neighbourhood to
your care, that it might be kept free from social
strife and decay. Give us strength of purpose and
concern for others, that we may create here a
community of justice and peace where your will
may be done; through your Son Jesus Christ our
Lord
Collect
Almighty God, we are taught by your word that
all our doings without love are worth nothing.
Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts
that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of
peace and of all virtue; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Lord’s Prayer # 2 BAS 54
The Grace
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the
love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with us all, now and forever. Amen
Three-Fold Amen
Recessional Hymn # 560 COMMON PRAISE
“God, Whose Almighty Word”
Dismissal
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Sun Aug 23 BAS Morning Prayer with Lesley
Tues Aug 25 Bible Study 10-11:30 a.m.
Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Thurs Oct 27 Office open 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Sun Aug 30 Eucharist with Rev. Samuel - Birthday Sunday & Pot Luck
Sept Fund scrip orders due early
Tues Sept 1 Ladies Fellowship Meeting 4 p.m.
Sun Sept 6 NO SERVICE at St. Athanasius .............Celebration of Appreciation Service for Archdeacon John at St. James 10:00 a.m.
Sat Sept 19 High Tea with music, silent auction and fashion show $30 12-4 p.m. St. James church hall - Contact Penny Wise for tickets.
NOTE:
Youth Group will start in September - Dates TBD
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Archdeacon John’s last service will be on Sunday, September 6th 2026. There will be ONLY one service that day at 10:00 a.m. at St.
James, involving all the churches in the Community of Churches of Huronia. We encourage everyone to attend this joint service to give thanks for John’s ministry and to send John and Lisa off with our support and encouragement. A reception will follow in the Stubley Auditorium at St. James. St. A’s will be giving gift money and helping with the refreshments. Rides are available to St. James on September 6th. Contact one of our wardens and they will put
you in touch with a driver. All are invited to share in the service of appreciation for Archdeacon Colin Johnson
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Orillia, ON
L3V6B8

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Tuesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

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+17053251861

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