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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
at 10:00 a.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
George Street, Nassau, N. P.., The Bahamas
St. Anne’s School ….
From Humble Beginnings
St. Anne’s School began in January 1955 as a parochial school. It was founded by Father, now Canon David John Pugh.
Fr. Pugh was the Priest-in-charge of St. Anne’s Parish Church in Fox Hill; he was also a teacher at St. John’s College, then
the only Secondary School of the Diocese of Nassau and The Bahamas.
The motivating force in founding the school was an incident that took place in
the early days of Canon Pugh’s Ministry at St. Anne’s Church. He asked a boy of
about fifteen years of age what his name was, and being unable to understand his
reply, Canon Pugh asked him to write it down. Canon Pugh was quite surprised
when the boy burst into tears. After much gentle talking, the young boy revealed
to his great shame that he could not write.
Recognizing the need for schooling in the Fox Hill vicinity, Fr. Pugh utilized the
Old Parish Hall and converted it to three classrooms; he also made use of the
garage. Thus began the Parish School of St. Anne with twenty-six students and
four teachers under the Principalship of Fr. David J. Pugh.
Due to the lack of classrooms and the increasing number of students some classes had to be taught in the churchyard, under the sapodilla and almond trees, and in
the church graveyard. Over the years, as the school flourished, additional classrooms were built to the extent that outdoor teaching is now voluntary instead of compulsory.
The school was initially operated by St. Anne’s Parish Church and governed by a Board of Governors. The first members
of the Board were: Fr. D. J. Pugh, Chairman, Dr. Cleveland Eneas (deceased), Mr. Wenzel Nicholls, Mr. Cecil Bethell
Sr. (deceased), Mr. L.V. Taylor and Mr. Edwin Deal (deceased). In the late 1970’s the school became a Diocesan School
under the aegis of the Anglican Central Education Authority.
Over the years, St. Anne’s School has developed into a flourishing and renowned educational institution and has a staff
of more than sixty teachers. The student population has increased to more than seven hundred students.
PRINCIPALS
Ms. Rita Pugh, Mrs. Muriel Eneas, Dean Patrick Adderley, Mrs. Patricia Collins, Mrs. Cynthia Wells
(Not pictured Mr. Bernard Goodwin)
Memories of St. Anne’s
Presented by
Ms. Rita Pugh, June 2010
MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP
I am delighted and honoured to greet the St. Anne’s School
family as the school celebrates 60 years of existence.
It is a tremendous milestone upon which we reflect as we offer
thanks to Almighty God.
In 1954 The Bahamas was a different place. Women could not
vote, majority rule had not yet been achieved, and most Bahamian children did not have access to a high school education.
There was not a television in every home. Many homes had
transistor radios. No one had a “stereo”. The computer and
cellular technology did not yet exist.
In short, much of what characterizes our everyday life today
did not obtain at that time. My, my! How far we have come!
In 1954 there was, however, like today, a NEED for education,
and there was far more of a widespread YEARNING for it than
there is today when education is often taken for granted.
Conceived in the heart and desire of the late Canon David John
Pugh, then Rector of St. Anne’s Parish, the school was born to
provide education to poor, black children whom opportunity,
resources and the social norms of the day prevented from get-
ting the same. Bear in mind that, at that time, the Ministry of
Education as we have it now did not exist, and the Government
did not have the proliferation of schools that we now see all over
New Providence.
Over the decades, St. Anne’s grew and has provided consistently
a solid, wholesome educational experience comprised of academics, spiritual grounding, socialization, civic consciousness
and the other elements which make a well-rounded person.
Her graduates serve in every sphere of Bahamian life and beyond – which is what a school is supposed to do: create citizens
to people and perpetuate the whole of society.
We acknowledge the contributions of all Board members, Anglican Central Education Authority members, Education Department officers, principals, administrators, clergy, teaching
and ancillary staff, students, parents, friends, benefactors and
others who have given of themselves and of their resources to
keep “this vessel” afloat and thriving. Thank you all for what
you have done.
The Diocese is so proud of this institution.
My wife, Joann, joins me in offering the St. Anne’s School family heartiest congratulations and assurance of prayers.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Boyd
BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF THE BAHAMAS
AND THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
CHIEF CELEBRANT
The Rt. Rev’d Laish Boyd Sr.
Bishop of The Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands
CON-CELEBRANTS
The Most Rev’d. Drexel W. Gomez, Assistant Bishop
The Rt. Rev’d. Gilbert Thompson, Assistant Bishop
Rev’d. John Kabiga
Rev’d. Hugh Bartlett
Former Scholars and Chaplains
The Very Rev’d. Patrick Adderley
The Rev’d Canon Delano Archer
The Rev’d. Canon Sebastian Campbell
The Rev’d. Canon John Clarke
The Rev’d. Leopold Cox
Rev’d. Fr. Colin Humes
Rev’d. Beryl Higgs
Rev’d. Willish Johnson
Rev’d. Enrique McCartney
Rev’d. Michael Maragh
Rev’d. Dr. James Moultrie
Rev’d. Angela Palacious
Rev’d. Kirkland Russell
Rev’d. Canon Samuel Sturrup
Rev’d. Canon Basil Tynes
The Rev’d. Canon Crosley Walkine
Rev’d. Ormand Wright
Participants
SAS Guild of St. Ambrose
Crucifer
Nathan Boyd, Devaughn Curtis
Boat Boy
Chercorie Wells
Thurifer
Rashard Ritchie
Acolytes
Paul Douglas, Owyn Ferguson
Faith Miller, Joshua Gardiner
Master of Ceremonies
Jeremy King, Andrew Simmons
Bishops Attendants
Eddiesha Laing, Alexandria Hepburn, Ariel Strachan, Haley Knowles
Musicians
Dr. Sparkman Ferguson
Mr. Darrell Hurston
Mr. Calvin Parker
Mrs. Karrolann Jervis
Mrs. Bridgette Barrett
Ushers
Class of 2015
Presentation of Flags
15th Nassau Girl Guides
Order Of Service
PROCESSIONAL HYMN........................................................................................... “Praise to The Holiest In The Height”
PRAISE to the Holiest in the height,
And in the depth be praise;
In all His words most wonderful,
Most sure in all His ways.
And that a higher gift than grace
Should flesh and blood refine,
God’s Presence and His very Self,
And Essence all-divine.
O loving wisdom of our God!
When all was sin and shame,
A second Adam to the fight
And to the rescue came.
O generous love! that He, Who smote
In Man for man the foe,
The double agony in Man
For man should undergo;
O wisest love! that flesh and blood,
Which did in Adam fail,
Should strive afresh against the foe,
Should strive and should prevail;
And in the garden secretly
And on the Cross on high,
Should teach His brethren, and inspire
To suffer and to die.
Praise to the Holiest in the height,
And in the depth be praise:
In all His words most wonderful,
Most sure in all His ways.
INTROIT HYMN.................................................................................................................... “Now Thank We All Our God”
Now thank we all our GOD,
With hearts, and hands, and voices
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom His world rejoices;
Who from our mother’s arms
Hath bless’d us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
O may this bounteous GOD
Through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts
And blessed peace to cheer us;
And keep us in His grace,
And guide us when perplex’d
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to GOD
The FATHER now be given,
The SON and HIM who reigns
With them in highest Heaven,
The ONE Eternal GOD,
Whom earth and Heav’n adore,
For thus it was, is now,
And shall be evermore.
THE PREPARATION
PRESIDENT:
God chose to make known how great among the nations are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
PRESIDENT: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL:
And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia!
Alleluia!
ALL:Blessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your Name and in fellowship with one another. Enable
us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy
word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may
worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in
this Holy Sacrament. Amen.
THE KYRIES: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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.
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
PRESIDENT:
Let us pray.
PRESIDENT:
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by your Holy Spirit those who teach and those who
learn, that, rejoicing in the knowledge of your truth, and attaining the maturity you will for all persons, they
may worship you and serve you from generation to generation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
PRESIDENT:
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Saviour Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the
Good News of His salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of His marvelous works; who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD:
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON...............................................Eric Ingraham Class 2015, Son Class of 1980, Grandson Class 1960
READER:
A Reading from the Word of God written in Deuteronomy 6:4-9,20-25
“Israel, remember this! The Lord and the Lord alone-is our God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your
soul, and with all your strength. Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. Teach them to your children.
Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working. Tie them on
your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder. Write them on the door-posts of your houses.
“In time to come your children will ask you, ‘Why did the Lord our God command us to obey all these laws? Then tell
them, “We were slaves of the King of Egypt, and the Lord rescued us by his great power. With our own eyes we saw him
work miracles and do terrifying things to the Egyptians and to the king and to all his officials. He freed us from Egypt
to bring us here and give us this land, as he had promised our ancestors he would. Then the Lord our God commanded
us to obey all these laws and to honour him. If we do, he will always watch over our nation and keep it prosperous. If we
faithfully obey everything that God has commanded us, he will be pleased with us.
READER:
This is the Word of the Lord.
ALLThanks be to God.
PSALM 149.....................................................................................................................................................Led By School Choir
1.
Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song;* sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful.
2.
Let Israel rejoice in his maker;* let the children of Zion be joyful in their king.
3.
Let them praise his name in the dance;* let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
4.
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people* and adorns the poor with victory.
5.
Let the faithful rejoice in triumph;* let them be joyful on their beds.
6.
Let the praises of God be in their throat* and a two edged sword in their hand;
7.
To wreak vengeance on the nations* and punishment on the peoples;
8.
To bind their kings in chains* and their nobles in links of iron;
9.
To inflict on them the judgement decreed:* this is glory for all his faithful people. Hallelujah!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son* and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now,* and shall be forever. Amen.
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON....................... Kaitlyn Archer Class 2021, Daughter Class 1984 & 1990, Granddaughter 1st Class
READER:
A Reading from the Word of God written in 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. You know who your teachers were and
you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the
wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the
truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living, so that the person who serves God may be
fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and because he is coming to rule
as King, I solemnly urge you to preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to
convince, reproach, and encourage, as you teach with all patience. The time will come when people will not listen to
sound doctrine, but will follow their own desires and will collect for themselves more and more teachers who will tell
them what they are itching to hear. They will turn away from listening to the truth and give their attention to legends.
But you must keep control of yourself in all circumstances; endure suffering, do the work of a preacher of Good News,
and perform your whole duty as a servant of God.
READER:
This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL:Thanks be to God.
GRADUAL HYMN .........................................................................................................“Guide Me O thou Great Redeemer”
Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy powerful hand;
Bread of Heaven,
Feed me now and evermore.
Feed me now and evermore.
Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing streams do flow:
Let the fiery cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and Shield.
Be Thou still my strength and Shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside:
Death of death, and hell’s Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side;
Songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee.
THE GOSPEL
READER:
ALL:
The Lord be with you
And also with you
READER:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Chapter 11:25-30
ALL:Glory to Christ our Saviour.
At that time Jesus said, “Father, Lord of heaven and earth! I thank you because you have shown to the unlearned what you
have hidden from the wise and learned. Yes, Father, this was how you wanted it to happen. “My father has given me all
things. No one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all of
you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me,
because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put
on you is light.
READER:
ALL:
This is the Gospel of Christ.
Praise to Christ our Lord.
RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL.....................................................................................“Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart”
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thank to the Holy One
Give thanks because He given Jesus Christ His Son
REPEAT
And now let the weak say I am strong
Let the poor say I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us
Give Thanks.
WELCOME............................................................................................................................The Very Rev’d Patrick Adderley
Dean Christ Church Cathedral & Former Principal St. Anne’s School
SERMON............................................................................................................................... The Right Rev’d. Laish Boyd Sr.
Bishop of the Diocese of the Bahamas And the Turks and Caicos Islands
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from
Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were
made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of
the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was
buried. On the third day He rose again in fulfilment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will
have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the
Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy
catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
INTERCESSIONS.................................................................................................................... Ms. Nadine Lynch, Class 1980
President, St. Anne’s Alumni Association
LEADER:
Let us pray for our Schools and Colleges, for Teachers and Students.
Grant, Almighty God, that our Schools and Colleges may be lively centres for sound learning, new discovery,
and the pursuit of wisdom.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALLHear our prayer.
LEADER:
Bless all who are engaged in the work of education as teachers in our School and Colleges. Inspire them in
their studies to seek and love the truth, and enable them with joy and patience to share it with others. Endow
them with the love and understanding we see revealed in the life and example of Jesus Christ. And grant above
all that they may know that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALL:Hear our prayer.
LEADER:
Enlighten the minds of those who teach the young in our Schools: Give them understanding of their task and a
true love for those they serve; and help them both in their lives and by their teaching to set forward the cause of
true religion and sound learning.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALLHear our prayer.
LEADER:
Guide the children our land in the way that leads to the abundant life which Jesus came to bring us all. Help
them to discover both their potential and their limitation to seek your guidance and fulfil your promise for
their lives, and to employ the gifts you have given them in the service of others, and for Your Glory.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALLHear our prayer.
LEADER:
Bless the children growing up in our schools that they may prepare themselves for their tasks in life. Enable
them to learn the lessons of greatest worth: self discipline, integrity of character, care for others, and a true sense
of values. Make them acquire wisdom as well as knowledge, and be strong in spirit to serve their generation and
to further your will.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALLHear our prayer.
LEADER:
Direct the young people who are leaving school at the end of the year to enter upon life of the world. As they
face the future and all that it holds for them, give them the confidence that their times are in your hands. Help
them to discover your purpose for their lives, that they may find true fulfilment in your service.
LEADER:
Lord, in Your Mercy
ALLHear our prayer.
LEADER:
Accept our prayers and intercessions, Father, according to your wisdom,
for the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
ALL:Amen.
ACT OF PENITENCE
PRESIDENT:
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful
and just and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
PRESIDENT:
Let us therefore confess our sins.
ALL:
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and
deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord
Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the
glory of your Name. Amen.
THE ABSOLUTION:
PRESIDENT::
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 life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ALL:Amen.
THE GREETING OF PEACE
PRESIDENT:
We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body, and have all been made to
drink of the one Spirit.
ALL:Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.
PRESIDENT:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
ALL:
And also with you.
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
Let there be peace on earth,
And let it begin with me,
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.
With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
SELECTION................................................................................................................................................ The School Choir
OFFERTORY HYMN..........................................................................................................................“To God Be The Glory”
To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
To every believer the promise of God;
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
The vilest offender who truly believes,
And opened the Life Gate that all may go in.
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,Let the earth hear His voice!
Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,Let the people rejoice!
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the son;
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see.
PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERINGS
Element Bearers........................................................................................... Current Students, Members of the Class of 2025
Teryl George - Daughter, Class of 1989; Cai Johnson - Son - Class of 1990; Nahjahé Stubbs - Daughter, Class of 1992
ALL:
Father, we offer you these gifts which you have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them
we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and
lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all your
people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
CENSING.........................................................................................................................“God Is Working His Purpose Out”
God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year,
God is working his purpose out and the time is drawing near;
Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea
From utmost east to utmost west where’er man’s food hath trod,
By the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God,
Give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me,
That the earth may be filled with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea
What can we do to work God’s work, to prosper and increase
The brotherhood of all mankind, the reign of the Prince of Peace?
What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea
March we forth in the strength of God with the banner of Christ unfurled,
That the light of the glorious Gospel of truth may shine throughout the world.
Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free.
That the earth may be filled with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea.
All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed;
Vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed;
Yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
As the waters cover the sea.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
PRESIDENT: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL:It is right to give God thanks and praise.
PRESIDENT:
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father almighty, everlasting
God: Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Because in coming to dwell among us as man, He revealed the radiance
of His glory, and brought us out of darkness into His own marvelous light.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven,
who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
ALL: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.
CELEBRANTS: Sovereign Lord and Father, to you be glory and praise for ever. In your boundless wisdom you brought
creation into being; In your great love you fashioned us in your image; In your tender compassion
you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour, to share our human nature; In the power of the Holy
Spirit, He overcame the power of sin and death and brought your people to new birth as first fruits of
your new creation.
On the night that He was betrayed He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave
it to his disciples and said: “Take this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you, Do this for the remembrance of me.”
And after supper He took the cup of wine: and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them 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.”
PRESIDENT:
Therefore, Father, according to the command of your dearly beloved Son.
ALL:
We remember His death
We proclaim His resurrection
We await His coming in glory.
CELEBRANTS: And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and
wine that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus our Lord and Redeemer. As we partake
of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the
Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Anne, St. John The Baptist and all your sons and daughters who share in your eternal
inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
With Him and in Him and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty,
with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, in songs of everlasting praise:
ALL:Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.
PRESIDENT:
As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:
ALL:Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as in
heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save
us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen.
PRESIDENT:
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
ALL:Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.
THE COMMUNION
PRESIDENT:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, draw near and receive His Body which He gave for you, and His
Blood, which He shed for you. Remember that He died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by
faith with thanksgiving.
ALL:Grant gracious Lord, that we may so eat the flesh of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, and drink His
blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant us peace.
COMMUNION HYMNS
LET US BREAK, BREAD TOGETHER
Let us break bread together on our knees;
Let us break bread together on our knees;
When I fall on my knees
With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us drink wine together on our knees;
Let us drink wine together on our knees;
When I fall on my knees
With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.
MY GOD HOW WONDERFUL THY ART
My God, how wonderful Thou art,
Thy majesty, how bright;
How beautiful Thy mercy seat In depths of burning light!
Let us praise God together on our knees;
Let us praise God together on our knees;
When I fall on my knees;
With my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
O how I fear Thee, living God,
With deep and tender fear;
And worship Thee with trembling hope,
And penitential tears!
How dread are Thy eternal years,
O everlasting Lord,
By prostrate spirits day and night
Incessantly adored!
Yet, I may love Thee, too, O Lord,
Almighty as Thou art;
For Thou hast stooped to ask of me
The love of my poor heart!
How wonderful, how beautiful, The sight of Thee must be;
Thy endless wisdom, boundless power,
And glorious purity! No earthly father loves like Thee,
No mother, e’er so mild,
Bears and forbears as Thou hast done,
With me, Thy sinful child.
Father of Jesus, love’s Reward!
What rapture it will be
Prostrate before Thy throne to lie,
And gaze, and gaze on Thee!
And Now, O Father, Mindful Of The Love
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
That bought us, once for all, on Calvary’s Tree,
And having with us Him that pleads above,
We here present, we here spread forth to Thee
That only Offering perfect in Thine eyes,
The one true, pure, immortal Sacrifice.
And then for those, our dearest and our best,
By this prevailing Presence we appeal;
O fold them closer to Thy mercy’s breast,
O do Thine utmost for their souls’ true weal;
From tainting mischief keep them white and clear,
And crown Thy gifts with strength to persevere.
Look, Father, look on His anointed Face,
And so we come; O draw us to Thy Feet,
And only look on us as found in Him;
Most patient Saviour, Who canst love us still;
Look not on our misusings of Thy grace,
And by this Food, so awful and so sweet,
Our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim:
Deliver us from every touch of ill:
For lo! between our sins and their reward
In Thine own service make us glad and free,
We set the Passion of Thy Son our Lord.
And grant us never more to part with Thee.
SELECTION................................................................................................................................................ The School Choir
POST COMMUNION
ALL:
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious
Body and Blood of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we
are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us
out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To Him, to You, and to the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
GREETINGS............................................................................................................................... Mrs. Cynthia Wells, Principal
DISMISSAL
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
From this time forth for evermore.
PRESIDENT:
ALL:
Our help is in the Name of the Lord.
Who has made heaven and earth.
PRESIDENT:
Christ the Son of God gladden your hearts with good news of His kingdom and the blessing of God
Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.
DEACON:
Go in peace and serve the Lord.
ALL:In the name of Christ. Amen.
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE BAHAMAS
RECESSIONAL HYMN............................................................................................................................. “Our God Reigns”
How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him,
who brings good news, good news.
Announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness,
Our God reigns, our God reigns.
(REPEAT)
He had no stately form, He had no majesty,
that we should be drawn to Him.
He was despised and we took no account of Him,
Yet now He reigns with the Most High.
(REPEAT)
It was our sin and guilt that bruised and wounded Him,
It was our sin, that brought Him down.
When we like sheep had gone astray,
Our Shepherd came, and on His shoulders bore shame.
(REPEAT)
Meek as a lamb that’s led out to the slaughterhouse,
dumb as a sheep before its shearer.
His life ran down upon the ground like pouring rain,
That we might be born.
(REPEAT)
Out from the tomb He came with grace and majesty;
HE IS ALIVE, HE IS ALIVE!
God loves us so, see here His Hands, His Feet.
Yet we know,
HE IS ALIVE!
Reverend Fr. Benjamin Leopold Cox
Former Student, Chaplain and Faculty Member
congratulates
St. Anne’s School on its 60th Anniversary
PROUD BLUE WAVE Scholars
Reverend Fr. Benjamin Leopold Cox
Former Student, Chaplain and Faculty Member
Rev’d. Angela Palacious
Tynes
Canon Basil
Rev’d. Enrique McCartney
Rev’d. Ormand Wright
Canon Delano Archer
Rev’d. Colin Humes
Rev’d. Benjamin Cox
Chitan Thompson, Ordinand
Rev’d. Michael Maragh
Clarke
Canon John
UPCOMING EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF ST ANNE’S SCHOOL
January 9th
January 31st February 7th March19th - 20th April 24th
April 25th
May 1st May 24th
June 27th
Mix & Mingle
Scholars Reunion & Open House
Talent Competition
Basketball Tournament Invitational (Primary School)
Scholars’ Float Parade
PTA Spring Fair
Musical Production
Founder’s Day / Gift Day
Scholars’ Ball - Shades of Blue
congratulates
School Contact Information
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Anne’s
Nicolette Archer, Arlene St.
Major,
AllisonSchool
Mackey on its 60 Anniversary
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THE ANGLICAN CENTRAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY
The Right Rev’d. Laish Boyd
Bishop of Nassau and the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Very Rev’d. Patrick L. Adderley
Chairman
Mrs. Italia Davies
Director of Anglican Education
Mr. Makia Gibson
Deputy Director of Anglican Education
MEMBERS
The Venerable James Palacious Mrs. Sonia Balfour
Mr. Winston Marshall
Mr. Andy Gill
Mr. Basil Sands
Mrs. Ingrid Tynes
Mr. Patrick Davis
Mrs. Janice Munnings
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Cynthia Wells Principal
Mr. Curt Hollingsworth Vice Principal
Mrs. Nicolette Archer Vice Principal
Mrs. Joann Whylly Head of Middle School
Mrs. Arlene Major Senior Mistress
Mrs. Samantha Hurston Head of Early Learning
Mrs. Beverley Hamilton Senior Mistress
Mr. Darrell Hurston Senior Master
Fr. John Kabiga Chaplain
Faculty
ALLEN SHALANDA
ANDERSON IAN
BARRETT BRIDGETTE
BECKFORD SIMONE
BOWE MAYLENE
BROWN RUBY
BURROWS ANTOINETTE
CARRINGTON DAWN
CLARKE VENUS
COLLIE CLEOTHA
DAWKINS EVA
DUNCAN KERRY
EVANS CHERECE
FERGUSON CHEDINA
FERREIRA-JAMES DIANNE
FISHER KAYLISA
GELIN YONETTA
GODET DEENA
GORDON
AVRIL
Allison Mackey
HAMILTON MARIA
HENRY SYRECE
HIGGS FREDRICKA
HIGGS GLENITA
JARRETT NATALIE
JERVIS KARROLANN
JOHNSON CHARLENE
JOHNSON HADIYA
JONES MARSHALL
KEMP MICHELLE
LONGLEY JUDIERSHA
MACKEY MONICAH
McCARTHY SHANTELL
MASSIAH EULIEN
McKENZIE TAMAR
MILLER LEAH
MONCUR FRANCO
MONCUR TAMARA
MUNROE MAJORIE
OFFICE
Raquel Pinder
NELSON-GREGORY S.
NEWTON MITZIE
NEWTON PERRY
NORMAN JOAN
PARKER CALVIN
PINDER NORMA
PINO LEONARDO
RUSSELL ATHENA
RUSSELL SANDRA
SANCHEZ MICHELLE
SANDS KENDRIA
SAPIN JONAR
SEYMOUR RICO
SINGH ALICIA
SMITH CARLA
STUART SHARON
SUE-HANG LOUISE
SWEETING SHAYNE
WELLS CHERCOVIE
WISDOM JANUA
Roseline Rolle
Ancillary
Susanna Adderley, Susan Cartwright, Clarice Chea, Doyle Cooper, Enoch DePetit, Ruth Ferguson,
Antoinette Fernander, Joann Forbes, Lenore Fox, Jacob Jules, Kim Major
PARTNERS
Mr. Quinn McCartney - Chairman, St. Anne’s School Board
Mr. Elijah Knowles - President, Parent Teacher Association
Ms. Nadine Lynch - President, Alumni Association
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