Saint John’s Episcopal Church Gloucester Massachusetts

10:30 am

October 14, 2018

The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

Welcome! There is information for visitors on page 2.

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Welcome to Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Gloucester, Massachusetts To participate fully with us, you need this worship book, and the blue Hymnal 1982

in the racks or “Wonder, Love and Praise” at the pew ends.

Be you a regular worshiper, first-timer, or occasional visitor, we hope you will enjoy our fellowship! St John’s worship, Sunday Adult Forums, and other programs are always open to everyone. Come and check us out! Children are always welcome at worship in St. John’s Church!

First time in our Church? We are delighted that you are here! For some visitors our customs are very familiar, for others they are completely new. If you are among the latter group, RELAX, there is nothing that you can do by accident that will cause offense! Ask an usher, watch your neighbors, go with the flow. Introduce yourself to our Rector and sign our guest book after the service.

Restrooms: There are three: one on each level at the far end of the building from our worship space. Exit the door opposite the organ and follow the signs.

Children in Church: Children of all ages are welcome in church. We want children and parents to enjoy church and we support you in doing what you need to do toward that goal. It's OK for children to sound like children; we won't be offended. Please use the play area at the front of the pews on the right, or the Thompson Room, at any time, no matter what part of the service is going on, if they will help you or your child(ren). The Thompson Room has a table, chairs, couches, carpeted space, and a PA system that will let you hear what is going on in church. Nursing mothers may breastfeed there or in church. Your child’s comfort, safety, and well-being are your proper concern, and we support you in fulfilling that obligation.

Access Needs: If you need help at the step leading up to the altar or would find it easier to receive Holy Communion in your pew, please speak to an usher. Hearing Assistance devices are also available. If you would like to try one out, please speak to an usher.

BCP p. 831 #53. For Travelers O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel in particular Sue and Martha; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 56. For the Victims of Addiction O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to those who care for them, give patient understanding and persevering love. Amen. 59. For Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him Habakkuk 2:20

Voluntary Improvisation

At the procession: Hymn 680 O God our Help in Ages Past St. Anne

We sing the acclamation:

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

Celebrant The Lord be with you People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. —silence—the Collect of the day—Amen.

Please be seated for the readings

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First Reading Response after the Reading: Thanks be to God. Amos 5:6-7,10-15

A period of silent prayer follows the reading

Psalm 90:12-17 Choir & Congregation alternating in Anglican Chant Domine, refugium

Choir: 12 So teach us to | num-ber our | days * that we may ap-| ply our | hearts to | wisdom.

ALL: 13 Return, O Lord; | how long will you | tarry? * be | grac-ious | to your | servants.

Choir: 14 Satisfy us by your loving-| kind-ness in the | morning; *

so shall we rejoice and be | glad all the | days of our | life.

ALL: 15 Make us glad by the measure of the days that | you af-| flicted us *

and the years in | which we | suffered ad-| versity.

Choir: 16 Show your | serv-ants your | works * and your | splend-or | to their | children.

ALL: 17 May the graciousness of the Lord our | God be up-| on us; *

prosper the work of | our hands; | prosp-er our | handiwork.

Second Reading Response after the Reading: Thanks be to God. Hebrews 4:12-16 A period of silent prayer follows the reading

Anthem “Peace” from Shaker Songs Kevin Siegfried Peace unto Zion. Peace to the faithful, and a crown of rejoicing from your heavenly Father. When Zion shall

be cleansed she shall flourish as a rose. I will walk in her midst and will bless all those with a tenfold blessing. And their sorrows shall cease, for I’ll cry upon her walls. Peace, sweet peace.

Please stand for the Alleluia. Please turn to face the book of the Gospels for the reading.

Al le- lu- ia,- al le- lu- ia,- al le- lu- ia.-

Cantor first, then ALL. Repeat after verse.

Acclamation before the Gospel: Glory to you, Lord Christ Holy Gospel Acclamation after the Gospel: Praise to you, Lord Christ Mark 10:17-31

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Homily The Rev. Bret Hays, Rector

After a period of silence we stand and sing:

Nicene Creed Chant setting by Mark Nelson (2011) The cantor will introduce each of the sections of the creeds with a simple 4 note chant which is repeated through that

section. Please join in moving at the / mark

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Prayers The Leader and People pray responsively

Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

The People may add their own petitions.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect (respond): Amen. Prayers of the People, Form III BCP p. 387

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Celebrant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept. People Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. We offer a sign of peace to those nearby.

Parish notices & announcements At the procession: Hymn 475 God Himself is With Us Tysk

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, Book of Common Prayer p. 367

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, (The proper preface is sung here.) Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us …

At the acclamation in the prayer:

Therefore, according to his command, O Father: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

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The Bread is broken and we sing:

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The altar in our church belongs to God. All are welcome and encouraged to come forward during the distribution of Holy Communion. To receive communion, stand or kneel at the rail, stand against the plaster wall inside the rail, or notify an usher that you need to have communion brought to you at your seat. After you receive communion at (or inside) the rail, please remain in place until the chalicist says “Go in peace.” The response after receiving each kind (bread and wine) is “Amen,” or you may remain silent. If you wish to receive a blessing instead of communion, please cross your arms over your chest before the Bread comes by. Gluten-free wafers are available; simply ask the person distributing the Bread. We drink the wine from the Common Cup. We do not practice “intinction,” that is, dipping bread in wine. If you do not wish to drink from the chalice, please cross your arms over your chest so the chalicist knows this. Receiving the Sacrament in either kind alone constitutes a full and valid Communion. Saint John's Church is committed to achieving the full inclusion of all people in Christ's Body, the Church. Please feel free to ask the Rector if you have any questions.

Please join in singing the Communion Music:

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After all have received, a period of silence and reflection precedes the postcommunion rite

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant The Lord be with you People And also with you.

The Priest blesses the people. The people say: Amen.

At the procession: Hymn 334 Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing Alles ist an Gottes Segen

Voluntary Trumpet Tune in C David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

If you leave during the Music, please do so quietly so as not to disturb those who remain to listen.

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Prayers originally composed in traditional idiom have not been modernized; but, except in certain classical prayers which do not lend themselves to modernization, pronouns and verbs have been put in italics to assist in rendering them

into contemporary speech.

BCP p. 814—1. For Joy in God's Creation O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works; that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve thee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BCP p. 826—35. For the Poor and the Neglected Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BCP p. 827—39. For those who Influence Public Opinion

Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices: Direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write

what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BCP p. 829—46. For the Care of Children Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

BCP p. 830—49. For the Aged Look with mercy, O God our Father, on all whose increasing years bring them weakness, distress, or isolation. Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give them understanding helpers, and the willingness to accept help; and, as their strength diminishes, increase their faith and their assurance of your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint John’s Episcopal Church StJohnsGloucester.org

48 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930-5795

Parish Office Telephone: 978-283-1708 WiFi password: 48MiddleSt

Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am-noon during which the Church is open for

prayer and meditation.

Alan McIntosh Gates, Bishop of Massachusetts & Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector Wardens: Paul McGeary & David Stotzer Mark Edward Nelson, Music Director Clerk: Geoffrey Pope Elizabeth de Veer, Parish Administrator Treasurer: Karen Kasper, Assistant Treasurer: Sue Lupo Marge Bishop, Church Assistant VESTRY Martha Whitney, Thrift Shop Manager 2019 – Connie DeSimone, Joan Gorga, Lynn Runnells Staff e-mail: first name+@stjohnsgloucester.org 2020 – Pat Earle, Nancy Harrison, Jim LaBelle Binky, the Parish Mascot 2021 – Tom Chmura, Dori Mottola, Bill Melvin