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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: Matthew 20:1-16
Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the labourers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; 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 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of His redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of His most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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 178 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 SEVENTH 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 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
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
COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; 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.
Ushers for Sunday, 1st October, 2023
10:30 a.m. Mass
Sian Grant, Aiden Miller, Jamal Martin,
Meaghan Mackey, Gabriela Bastian
HOLY DAYS THIS WEEK
Tuesday
Lancelot Andrews: Bishop
Friday
St. Michael and All Angels
Patronal Festival of St. Michael and All Angels Churches
in Green Castle – Eleuthera, Roses – Long Island,
Rolleville – Exuma, Moss Town – Crooked Island,
Sweeting Cay off Grand Bahama Island.
Saturday
St. Jerome: Teacher of Faith
St. Agnes Week Day Services
Monday – 7:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. Mass
Wednesday
6:00 a.m. Mass and 12:30 p.m. Mass
6:30 p.m. – Virtual Bible Study
Thursday – 7:00 a.m. Mass
Friday – 7:00 a.m. Mass
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. Mass
St. Agnes Parish Upcoming News & Events
September
Belated Birthday Wishes to: Bernadette Christie
24th: Scarlett Chipman, Grayson Eli Clements-Khan, Zaneta Deveaux, Esther Dixon, Charlene Johnson, Margaret McDonald, Justin Mitchell, Patricia Mitchell, Barbara Scott
25th: Cordell Brennen, Mia Brown, Jaylen Brown, Katie Smith, Ernest Cambridge, Kyle Edwards, Erica Fox, Avery Johnson, El’yanna Mackey, Barry McIntosh, Cassandra Lewis-Moore
26th: Anthony Bostwick, Rodna Fenelon-Johnson, Herbert D. Stuart
27th: Catherine Lockhart
28th: Eleanor Butler, Clarence Clare, Carla Dames, Leonard Duncanson Jr., Teron Ferguson, Vernon Grant Jr., Wilhelmina Grant, Kendyll Knowles, Julius Seymour, Murie Seymour, Zyon Stubbs, Michelle Stubbs
29th: Philan Bethel, Lisa Knowles
30th: Christopher Adderley, Aaron Burrows, Deex Colebrook, Kylisa Edwards, Lily Fountain, Brenda Hepburn, Vera Perpall, Barbara Smith
September
25th:
Mr. & Mrs. Augustine Brown (30yrs)
Mr.& Mrs. Ashton Dillett (36yrs)
Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Russell (30yrs)
26th:
Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Slark (9yrs)
27th:
Mr. & Mrs. Kendrick Pinder (26yrs)
Mr.& Mrs. Fabrizio Tuletta (10yrs)
28th:
Mr. & Mrs. Kermit Newbold (10yrs)
St. Agnes Youth Department
Will host a Dollar Drive on Sunday, 1st October, 2023 following each service. We kindly request your support in this initiative.
St. Agnes Sunday School
Resume this morning at the 10:30 a.m. service. Parents are asked to have their children attend.
St. Agnes Social Outreach Feeding Program
Continues this Tuesday, 26th September, 2023. Those persons who wish to assist with our weekly feeding program can do so this 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
We wish to thank you for your support.
St. Agnes Solemn Evensong Service
We are all invited to attend Solemn Evensong held here at the Church this evening at 6:00 p.m. All members are asked to make a special effort to end the day in the Lord’s house.
St. Agnes Usher Board Ministry
Will be hosting a Bingo Night on Friday, 27th October, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Food and drinks will be on sale.
St. Agnes Youth Group
Will meet this Friday evening in the Parish Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All youth ages 5yrs to 18yrs are invited to attend.
St. Agnes Pastoral Care Meeting
Will meet this Monday, 25th September, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All members are asked to attend.
St. Agnes Altar Servers Will meet this Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. All altar servers are asked to attend.
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 Captain Carol Rahming at (557-9406).
St. Agnes Primary & Youth Choir Practice
Will resume 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.
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. Persons who are interested in joining the choir are
asked to contact Preston Ferguson (424-1161).
St. Agnes Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Ministry of our Church is preparing to resume prayer meetings every Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. Members who wish to be a part of this ministry can contact the Prayer Ministry Leader: Relinda Arnett: 324-7837 or 455-1739 as soon as possible as we seek to advance this ministry to higher levels.
St. Agnes Usher Board Ministry
Will be hosting a Bingo Night on Friday, 27th October, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Food and drinks will be on sale.
St. Agnes Confirmation Class 2023
Registration for Confirmation classes for
Children and Adults has begun.
Children must be 12 years old on or before
November 30th, 2023. Classes begin this Wednesday,
27th September, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Church.
Material required for the class:
Holy Bible (New Revised Standard Version)
The Book of Common Prayer
CPWI Hymnal
Application Forms can be obtained from the Church Office.
An application form must be completed and returned to
the Church Office by each child in order to take the class.
St. Matthew’s Church Patronal Festival
We are all invited to attend the Patronal Festival of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
All altar servers are asked to remain behind after the 10:30 a.m. service for lunch and to accompany the clergy to St. Matthew’s and come back to St. Agnes for evensong.
St. Agnes Discovery Weekend 2023
Team meetings will continue this Tuesday,
26th September, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the All Soul’s
Chapel, and every Tuesday leading up to the Weekend,
which is scheduled for November 3rd – 5th, 2023.
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: Durante Charlow and Shannon Sawyer
Assistant Directors are: Paul King and Patrice Ferguson
Help Needed for Visitation of the Sick
Deacon Bethel needs a few volunteers to go along with him to visit the sick on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested and able to assist please contact Archdeacon Cartwright after the service.
St. Agnes Discovery Weekend #27
The next Discovery Weekend is scheduled for
November 3rd – 5th, 2023 and our incoming
Directors: Durante Charlow and Shannon Sawyer.
The Assistant Directors: Paul King and Patrice Ferguson.
We anticipate that this weekend will be an exceptional one and all members who have made a Discovery Weekend are encouraged to join the team which God will use to make this happen. Team meetings will begin on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the All Soul’s Chapel and every Tuesday leading up to the Discovery Weekend. Those who have not yet made a Discovery Weekend are invited to be a part of this life-changing experience. The Weekend is an opportunity for members to discover more about our faith as we engage in good fellowship and inspirational experiences.
Living Legends 2022 Photos
Living Legends free portfolios are available for pickup at the Church Office. All additional photos taken at the 2021 Legends service are available for viewing at the Church Office. Photos from this album is at an additional cost.
The Pastoral Care and Counselling Ministry
Will host the 21st Annual Living Legends Recognition Day Service on 12th November, 2023. All parishioners who have attained the age of promise (70) and have not been contacted by a committee member to participate in this occasion we kindly asked you to contact the Church Office 325-2640 to update your contact information and to confirm the number on your Church envelopes.
Flowers for St. Agnes Sanctuary
Members celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special occasion in their lives, are encouraged to mark these events by making a donation towards the purchase of flowers to beautify the sanctuary, as we continue to make our worship experience meaningful and unique. Your donation will be greatly appreciated and acknowledged. For more info please contact the Church Office.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY
For August 2023 – October 2023 is still available.
Please contact the Church Office for your copy.
St. Agnes Living Legends Luncheon 2023
Will be held on Sunday, 12th November, 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Ballroom at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon is now available at a cost of $70 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, 8th November 2023. To purchase a ticket please contact: Garnell Kemp at (449-4646) No tickets will be sold on the day of the event or at the door of the luncheon.
