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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: John 12:20-33
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. “Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to Him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death He was to die.
COLLECT FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; 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 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that He may live in us, and we in Him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; 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 IN LENT
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the
Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
St. Agnes Bible Study Meeting
Bible Study sessions resumes this Wednesday,
24th January, 2024 via Zoom at 6:30 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.
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.
Flowers, Insence, and Candles for Easter
Those persons who wish to offer flowers, insence and candles for Easter are asked to bring your contributions to the Church Office as soon as possible. Please let us be generous as we can.
The Season of Lent
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of the Penitential Season of Lent. Lent lasts for 40 days and nights excluding Sundays. Plan to be in Church during Lent. During Lent, everybody is encouraged to undertake a Lenten Discipline.
Ushers for Palm Sunday
24th March, 2024 – 7:00 a.m. Mass
Dorothy Horton, Mitzi Swaby,
Henry Dean, Sean Inniss
6:00 p.m. Solemn Evensong
Eleanor Conliffe, Margaret Dillet
Ushers for Palm Sunday
24th March, 2024 – 10:30 a.m. Mass
Gabriela Bastian, Yulia Chipman, Witchell Wilson,
Meaghan Mackey, Zuri Hanna
HOLY DAYS THIS WEEK
Sunday
St. Patrick – Bishop of Ireland 461 AD
Patron Saint of St. Patrick’s Church
in Governor’s Harbour – Eleuthera
Tuesday
St. Joseph of Nazareth
Patron Saint of St. Joseph’s Churches in
Thompson Bay – Long Island, Deep Creek – Eleuthera,
Upper Bogue – Eleuthera and the Patron Saint
of the Anglican Church Men
Saturday
St. Gregory the Illuminator: Bishop 322 AD
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
Annual General Meeting 2024
will be held on Monday, 4th March, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Parish Hall. At that time all Parish Ministries will
present their reports for 2023 and the Secretary to the
Vestry and the Treasurer to the Vestry will make their
reports. All members 18 and over are invited to
attend and take part in the meeting.
Stations of the Cross for Lent
Stations of the Cross will be held each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Friday at 7:00 p.m. during Lent except when we are expected to attend our Archdeaconry Lenten Mission. The Stations of the Cross each week gives us an opportunity to follow the steps of Christ during His passion and crucifixion. Each member should be faithful in attendance each week for this solemn devotional. Please make plans to attend.
Our Lenten Almsgiving A Dollar A Day Commitment For Lent
As a part of our Lenten Observance we are all challenged to put aside an extra dollar per day for Lent, please use the special Lenten envelopes provided for this purpose. All of the envelopes should be returned by Easter Sunday These contributions will help with our Church Social Outreach Ministry Feeding Program. There are those who can afford $5 per day or $10 per day. Please give for Almsgiving during Lent.
St. Agnes Parish Upcoming News & Events
MARCH
17th: Donovan Dean, Patrick Ferguson, Allen Hanna Sr., E’Lan Mackey, Sybil Pratt, Roniqua Wright, Charles Young Jr.
18th: Michael Bastian, Clementine Butler, Khyleah Garland, Laverne Longley
19th: Vashley Armbrister, Antonia Beneby, Alric Comery, Antoinette Cooke, Kenji Moncur, Riley Symonette
20th: Ardyn Joshua Rolle, Deborah Thompson, Allen Wright
21st: Adasha Pickering, Denise Smith, Ruth Stubbs
22nd: Elaine Adderley,Lakeisha Collie, Jada Frazer, Patrick Huyler, Carlyle Johnson, Tamika Kemp, Nikhia Roberts
23rd: Dolores Hanna
MARCH
20th: Mr. & Mrs. Santee L. Johnson (9yrs)
St. Agnes Usher Board Monthly Meeting Will be held on Thursday, 21st March, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All members are asked to be in attendance.
Palms for Next Sunday – Palm Sunday Those persons who have nice palms in their gardens are asked to bring them to the Church by Saturday, 23rd March before noon and place them in the front foyer of the Bell Tower. We need palms for Palm Sunday.
St. Agnes Sunday School will take place this morning during the 10:30 a.m. service. All children ages 3-13 years are expected to attend.
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 Lord’s day in the Lord’s house.
St. Agnes Vestry Election Results 2024
The following persons have been elected to serve on St. Agnes Parish Vestry for the next two years:
Kevin Hanna Sr., Dwight Dorsett, Felix Stubbs and John Moncur.
Clement King has been retained unopposed as the People’s Warden. We congratulate all those who were nominated and offered themselves to serve.
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 Youth Group will meet this Friday evening in the Parish Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All youth ages 10yrs to 18yrs are invited to attend.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY
For February 2023 – April 2023 is still available.
Please contact the Church Office for your copy.
St. James Annual Easter Monday Fest St. James Anglican Church, Adelaide Village will hold its Annual Easter Monday Fest on Easter Monday,1st April, 2024 on the Church’s grounds from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm. Dinner tickets: Chicken, Fish and Steak are $15 each. You may contact our Church Office to purchase tickets.
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 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.
St. Agnes Usher Board Monthly Meeting Will be held on Thursday, 21st March, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All members are asked to be in attendance.