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Meet the Rector, Father Keith N. Cartwright
The Venerable Archdeacon Keith Nathaniel Cartwright was born in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas on Maundy Thursday 3rd April, 1958 to Catechist Raphael and Chlorine Cartwright. Archdeacon Cartwright is the eldest of the Cartwright’s three children. Archdeacon Cartwright was baptized and confirmed at St. Agnes Anglican Church. The Archdeacon recounts that he began serving around St. Agnes’ altar at the age of 6. Cartwright’s formal education began at St. John’s Preparatory School from 1964-1969, later matriculating to St. John’s College in 1969 where he graduated in 1976. While at St. John’s, Cartwright served as the school’s Head Boy.
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see Him, because He was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome Him. All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”
COLLECT FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of Faith, Hope, and Charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
COLLECT FOR ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR YOUTH DEPARTMENT
Almighty God, to whose glory the Diocesan Youth Department celebrates 50 years of ministry. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in the days of our youth, while being an example to the whole community in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Bless, strengthen, and renew all young people as the whole Church courageously continues to carry out Christ’s Great Commission here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
COLLECT FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR DEDICATION FESTIVAL
Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer: we give you thanks for the fellowship of those who have worshipped in this place for 177 years, and we pray that all who seek you here may find you, and be filled with your joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR INDEPENDENCE SUNDAY
O God our Father, whose will it is that your people should live in ordered societies; inspire the people of this nation with the spirit of justice, truth and love; and so guide our leaders, and all who make decisions on our behalf, that they may direct our affairs in righteousness and peace; that we may live in peace and harmony and to your honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Saviour by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your Holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readers for Respective Masses Needed
Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
If you are interested in reading at either mass, please place you name and number on the sign up sheet located at the southern Church door or contact the Church Office at 325-2640 at your earliest convenience.
HOLY DAYS THIS WEEK
Tuesday
All Saint’s Day
Feast of Title of All Saints’ Churches in
South Beach – New Providence,
Church Grove – Crooked Island, Mangrove Cay – Andros, Chapel at Addington House – New Providence
Wednesday
All Souls Day
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Members are encouraged to continue to pray for Christian Unity during the week that ends this Tuesday, 25th January, 2022 (Feast of the Conversation of St. Paul). Please remember the work of the Bahamas Christian Council, the Caribbean Council of Churches, and The World Council of Churches.
A suggested prayer is as follows:
Almighty Father, whose blessed Son before His passion prayed for His disciples that they might be one, as you and He are one: Grant that your Church, being bound together in love and obedience to you, may be united in One Body by the One Spirit, that the world may believe in Him whom you have sent, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
St. Agnes Bible Study Meeting
Bible Study will resume this Wednesday,
16th February, 2022 via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. sharp!
Meeting ID: 823 8330 0876
Passcode: 033653
For more information please contact Camille King or St. Agnes Bible Study WhatsApp Group chat.
Ushers for Next Sunday, 6th November, 2022
7:00 a.m. Mass
Eleanor Conliffe, Margaret Dillet,
Felix Stubbs, Anthony Roberts
6:00 p.m.
Inez Johnson, Garnell Kemp
Readers for Next Sunday, 9th October, 2022
7:00 a.m. Mass
Reader: Carlan Johnson
Intercessions: Constance Hanna-Gibson
All Saints Day Mass 2022
Will be held at St. Agnes on Tuesday, 1st November, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. We are all invited to attend.
All Souls Day Mass 2022
Will be held at St. Agnes on Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. Please remember to call the Church Office to submit your loved ones names who have died within the last year for our traditional service.
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday
Will be celebrated on Sunday 20th November, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. services. You are encouraged to bring your gifts to the Church on Friday, 18th November by 12:00 noon Harvest items will be given to the shut-in members and needy persons in the community.
All Saints Day Mass 2022
Will be held at St. Agnes this Tuesday, 1st November, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. We are all invited to attend.
THE REWARD OF TITHING
Tithing is as meaningful to you as it is to those who benefit from your contribution. Tithing brings:
Joy
Tithing is a concrete way to acknowledge God’s presence into our lives. Serving is response to God’s grace and generosity, brings a happiness that can not be achieved through more self centered activities.
Awareness
Tithing is a way of sharing concern for others throughout the world. As we become sensitive to others’ needs, we grow closer to Christ. It is an important way to express your gratitude to God for the gifts and blessings you have received. To renew your faith and grow closer to Christ. To help your Church remain strong and fulfill its mission. Give with a loving and generous heart.
God will reward you with joy and fulfillment. The measure you give will be the measure you get back.” (Luke 6:38)
St. Agnes Parish Upcoming News & Events
October
30th: Harold Armbrister, Kristen Beckles, Monique Blyden, Marlon Bonamy, Gelize Ferguson, Jeffrey Roberts, Rotisha Russell, Dereck Ryan, Edmund Saunders
31st: Sean Gibson
November
1st: Mary Bennett-Sweeting, James L. Clarke, Leroy Dean, Alonza Dixon, Denise Fountain, Jestina McKinney, Nadia Minnis, Annette Rigby, Crispin Seymour
2nd: Linda Fitzgerald, Rudolph King, Yvonne Stuart, Philip Stubbs
3rd: Lynishka Arnett, Julian Ellis, Audrey Flowers, Elizabeth Ferguson, DeAngelo Nottage, Vanria Rolle, Dallas A. Strachan, Deidre Strachan, Jordan Suddereth, John Turnquest
4th: Coral Bonamy, Rashad Gardiner, Denise Gordon, Brandon Hanna, Laurie Heastie, Ancil Pratt, Marlneith Thompson
5th: Ronique Bain, Gary C. Cooper, Carrol Clarke, Pamela Deveaux, Lynn Gibson, Cherez Fox, Sherrlisa Hudson, Hermes Laing, Danielle Seymour, James Smith, Annette Woods, Shona Woods-Styles
October
30th: Mr. & Mrs. John Blyden (39yrs)
31st: Mr. & Mrs. Mario Stubbs (35yrs)
November
2nd:
Mr. & Mrs. Donovan Bennett (37yrs)
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Young (31yrs)
Mr. & Mrs. Omar Sand (3yrs)
4th:
Mr.& Mrs. Kevin Armbrister (27yrs)
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Strachan (27yrs)
5th:
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Symonette (17yrs)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wright (28yrs)
St. Agnes ACW Meeting
The monthly meeting will be held this Tuesday, 1st November at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Members are asked to be in attendance. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes ACM Meeting
The monthly meeting will be held this Thursday, 3rd November at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Members are asked to be in attendance. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Sunday School
Continues this morning at the 10:30 a.m. service. Parents are asked to have their children attend. All protocols are being observed.
Girl Guide’s Cookie Drive
Sunflower Naevia Burrows asks for your support in her cookie drive. Cookies will be on sale this morning, Sunday 23rd October, and Sunday 30th October, 2022 after the 10:30 a.m. service. Cookies are: 1 for $2, 2 for $3, 3 for $5
The Youth March
Will take place this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The Church bus is available for transportation to and from Clifford Park and will be departing from St. Agnes at 1:00 p.m. sharp Route: leaving Clifford park, head east on Bay Street to Baillou Hill Road. Head south on Baillou Hill Road to Poinciana Drive. Turn west onto Poinciana Drive then north onto Nassau Street. Turn west onto Bay Street returning to Clifford Park.
St. Agnes Training for New Ministries
Archdeacon Cartwright will conduct training and instructions for those persons who are interested in participating in one of the new ministries in the Church as follows:
Telephone Prayer Ministry
Training will be held on Tuesday, 25th October, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This ministry will be contacting sick and shut in members by telephone to pray with them. We are looking forward to your participation in making these ministries successful.
St. Agnes Senior Choir Practice
Will be held this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. All choir members are asked to attend. All protocols are to be observed.
CPWI Hymnal, The Book of Common Prayer, NRSV Bibles are available for purchase at the Church Office at a cost of $25 each.
St. Agnes Confirmation Class 2022
Will continue this Wednesday in the Church at 5:30 p.m. sharp for candidates. All candidates must attend mass on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Attendance for confirmands will be taken on Wednedays, Saturdays and Sundays.
St. Agnes Senior Choir Practice
Will be held this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. All choir members are asked to attend. We are inviting persons to join the senior choir particularly the men of the Church. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Youth Group Meetings
Young people ages 12yrs to 18yrs of age are invited to come out each Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be exciting programs and activities for our youth. All protocols are to be observed.
Governor General’s Volunteer Program
The Governor General will be present at the 10:30 a.m. service next Sunday, 6th November, 2022 as he leads the Service for the Governor General’s Volunteer Program. We are all invited to attend this special service and formally welcome our Governor General Sir Cornelius Smith.
St. Agnes Youth Group Money Drive
The Youth Department is having a Money Drive on Sunday, 6th November 2022 following each service. Proceeds from this drive will go towards assisting with upcoming future activities and events. We kindly request your support in this initiative.
St. Agnes Youth Group Meetings
Young people ages 12yrs to 18yrs of age are invited to come out each Friday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. There will be exciting programs and activities for our youth. All protocols are to be observed.
Remembrance Day Annual Poppy Drive
Sponsored by the British Legion-the-Bahamas Branch Poppies are $1.00 each. Poppies are available at the Church Office. You are encouraged to wear your Poppy on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022. Please let us support our British Legion!
St. Agnes Social Outreach Feeding Program In remembrance of Courtney and Marilyn Strachan
Those persons who wish to assist with our weekly feeding program can do every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Those who wish to donate towards the program can contact:
Archdeacon Cartwright: 557-4100
Clement King: 477-7407
Patricia Mitchell: 477-3328
Kyron Strachan: 447-5474
Thank you for your support.
St. Agnes Social Outreach Feeding Program In remembrance of Courtney and Marilyn Strachan
Those persons who wish to assist with our weeklyfeeding program can do every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Those who wish to donate towards the program can contact:
Archdeacon Cartwright: 557-4100
Clement King: 477-7407
Patricia Mitchell: 477-3328
Kyron Strachan: 447-5474
Thank you for your support.
St. Agnes Altar Servers
Will meet this Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. All altar servers are asked to attend. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Girls Brigade
Will meet this Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. All members are asked to attend. All young girls who are interested in joining are asked to attend or contact Carol Rahming at (557-9406). All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Discovery Weekend 2022
Team meetings will continue this Monday, 26th September, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church, and every Monday leading up to the Weekend, which is scheduled for November 4th – 6th, 2022. All persons who have made a Discovery Weekend are encouraged to come out to our team meetings. Persons who have not yet had this life changing experience are invited to participate in the Weekend.
Our Directors and Assistant Directors are:
Renee Saunders-Forsythe and Andrew Albury
Durante Charlow and Shannon Sawyer.
St. Agnes Living Legends 2022
Members of the Church who will be 70 years of age by 30th November, 2022 are asked to contact the Church Office at (325-2640). We would like to honour you as one of our Living Legends. Deadline to submit your name is the 19th August, 2022.
St. Agnes Solemn Evensong Service
Due to the special National Memorial Service at Christ Church Cathedral for our former Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be NO Solemn Evensong service this evening. Evensong will resume next Sunday, 9th October, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Agnes Primary & Youth Choir Practice
Continues this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the Church. All choir members are asked to attend. Young persons who are interested in joining the choirs are asked to attend. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Youth Offering Envelopes 2022
The envelopes for our Youth came into effect on Sunday, 2nd January, 2022. If your child did not receive a box for 2022 please contact the Church Office (325-2640) or the Sunday School Superintendent Desiree Stuart.
St. Agnes Primary & Youth Choir Practice
Continues this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in the Church. All choir members are asked to attend. Young persons who are interested in joining the choirs are asked to attend. All protocols are to be observed.
St. Agnes Training for New Ministries
Archdeacon Cartwright will conduct training and instructions for those persons who are interested in participating in one of the new ministries in the Church as follows:
Telephone Prayer Ministry
Training on Tuesday, 27th September, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This ministry will be contacting sick and shut in members by telephone to pray with them.
Visitor Welcome Ministry
Training on Wednesday, 28th September, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
This ministry will be responsible for providing a special welcome to our visitors at each service and make contact with them following their visit.
We are looking forward to your participation in making these ministries successful.
St. Agnes Covid Protocols for Church Services
There will be No Choirs, Sunday School or Ministry meetings in the Parish Hall at St. Agnes Church at this time due to the COVID19 protocols.
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All persons must wear facial masks.
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All persons must enter the Church through the Main Entrance Door ONLY.
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All persons must have their temperature checked. (Abnormal temperature individuals will be respectfully asked to withdraw).
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All persons on entering the Church must PRINT their names, and give their telephone contacts in registering for each service.
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All persons MUST SANITIZE THEIR HANDS.
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All persons should collect their Sunday Bulletin at THE DOOR.
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All persons will be escorted FROM THE DOOR to their seats. Front filled first. ( Please cooperate).
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NO PHYSCIAL CONTACT IS ALLOWED (No hand shaking or hugging etc.).
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When going up for Communion please do so six feet apart.
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If you are able to do so, you may place your collection, your envelope, your tithes in the Collection Box by the Chancel Gate.
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When taking Communion hold your open hand out to receive the Body of Christ. (Communion will be given in one kind at the present time).
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You may leave the Church after the service through any exit door.
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Please take your bulletin home with you.
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Please sanitize your hands as you leave the Church.
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Please NO gathering after Church services.
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Please cooperate with these protocols.
