Christ Episcopal Church

In the City of Poughkeepsie, New York

All Saints Sunday November 1, 2020 at ten-thirty in the morning

“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.”

Matthew 5:1

The Beatitudes from today’s gospel reading are from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount,

depicted in a stained glass window in the north aisle of the church.

The Vestry and Wardens of Christ Episcopal Church require that anyone who is inside

the church must wear a mask at all times, unless duties (such as reading or taking

communion) require that it briefly be removed.

Please make sure that your mask covers both your nose and mouth. Those who do not

comply will be asked to leave our building.

July 14, 2020

20 Carroll Street – Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

THE INCREDULITY OF SAINT THOMAS MICHELANGELO CARAVAGGIO 1573-1610

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WELCOME TO ALL GUESTS AND VISITORS – Our parish family is blessed by your presence today. So that we might be in

touch with you, please sign one of our Welcome Books. You are invited Coffee Hour following the 10:30am service.

LITTLE ONES’ QUIET SPACE FOR INFANTS-TO-CRAWLERS is available at the back of the church where

QUIET TOYS AND COLORING MATERIALS are located.

Where are the RESTROOMS? Look for the “angel window” above a door at the front, to the right of the Pulpit. Go

through that door, turn left at the hallway. There are two restrooms: the 1st one is small; the 2nd (large) one is wheelchair-

accessible, and has a baby changing table. Restrooms are on lower level, down the stairs.

The People’s responses are indicated in BOLD PRINT.

The People are invited to stand as they are able and join in the Processional Hymn

Opening Hymn For all the saints (Sine Nomine) Hymn №. 287

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Celebrant Blessed be our God.

People Forever and ever. Amen.

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. Amen.

THE GLORIA S-236

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THE WORD OF GOD

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical

body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and

godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly

love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God,

in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Lesson

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF REVELATION After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation,

from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in

white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying,

"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels

stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their

faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing,

"Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might

be to our God forever and ever! Amen."

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they

come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who

have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of

the Lamb.

"For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple,

and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no

more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne

will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away

every tear from their eyes."

Chapter 7:9-17

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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This list reflects the prayers of our congregation for those who have died

The Reading of the Necrology Dick Strain * Ted Arnold *

Ralph Stewart * Pat Morgan *

Irene Ladensack * Marguerite Johnson *

Ruth Bader Ginsburg * Paul Glebatis *

Charlotte Stearns * Doug Frazer *

Michael Edward Friedle * William McDonald *

Richard Karl Seitzer * Ann Crooks Seitzer *

Adam Schlesinger * John Lewis *

Carole Davidson * Maria Knight *

Ted Winfield * Marjorie Morrison Downey *

Elizabeth &

Carl

Lawson August & Einar Gude

Edna Yaple Clara Lawson

Lloyd Lee Dr. Alexander Griswold Cummins

Tracy Hermann Eugene Carroll

Zachary Reinhoehl Vincent Sabia

Carl Ladensack Beryl Lent

Lawrence Pendleton, Sr. James Lent

Joseph Pendleton Mary Jeanne Farrelly

Heather Morgan Peter Farrelly

Efrian Bermudez John Dinwiddie

Robert Cantore James Donady

Melanie Shwertz Charlotte Donady

Ron Levine Patricia Farrell

Sheldon Berman Donal Dinwiddie

Barbara Cybulski Nancy Dinwiddie

Issac Sievers Margaret Seifts

Sol Horowitz Mildred Botsford

Francis J. Cybulski Dorothy Botsford

Yetta Horowitz Frederick Henry

Steven J. Berman H. Bruce Collymore

Robert Hahn Winifred Collymore

Jordan King Jacqueline Collymore

Valentine Cybulski Colin Henry

Doris Valloney Jacqueline Lewis

Frank Valloney Claudia Applewhaite

Lawrence Sideman Charles Applewhaite

William Hammond Neil Henry

Franziska Noring Nigel Henry

Edward King John Johnson

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Frances Sabia Jack Goodwin

Elsie Stoddard Michael Pisani

David Leader James A. Whitefield

Anna Corona Volino Lillian Goldsbary

Eugene S. Volino Larry Mamiya

John & Fusako McCleary Richard Parkins

Bill & Joan Graves Kathy & Jim Brown

Paul S. Frazer Mrs. Vivian Moore Diggs

Wilma Russell Dawn Diggs Jones

Glenn Russell Sherman Diggs

Hattie Sanderson Harold Williams, Sr.

Nelda C. &

Wilbert

Ponthieux Ella Williams

Leon Reynolds Charles Williams

Nancy Reichert T. Harold Williams, Jr.

Thelma Reichert Charles Grasselena

Henry Reichert Marjorie Thornton

Tommy Willis Edward Thornton

Bob Kundreskas Melissa Brown

James Monteith Rose Bond

Glenn & Clara Burst Michael Nikola

Lawrence E. Bliss James Wilhelm

Thomas J. Fitzgerald Sonia Rennick

Carolyn A. Fitzgerald Joseph Barnard

Maria C. Bliss Tiffina Kirie Bailey

David A. Bliss Trevor Pinnoche

Richard Baer Beverly Rennick

Robert Baer Joseph Rennick

Peter Rennick Donna Staples

Werner Carl Weiss Michael Alban

James & Ida Neal Nancy & Carl Tarricone

Roland Neal Nancy Grant

William A. Burgin Phyllis Tarricone

Virginia A. Burgin Mary Spahn

Laura E. Sleight Charlotte Buckhaults

Dorothy Wiltse Ray Buckhaults

Gwen Bond RaeBell Buckhaults

Lawrence E. Laybourne Ralph Buckhaults

Alison Berstein John William Quis

Lauren Peake Rich Marget Quis

William Peake Cornelus Kellerman

Stephen Calista Dr. & Mrs. Ellison Capers

John T. Powers Arthur & Margaret Somers

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Marian E. Dory Mrs. Constantia Douglas

William E. Powers Mrs. Ellison H. Capers

Theresia E. Perna Jeffrey P. Capers

Manykuch Gach Pat Rosenwald

Achil Aguer Ruth & Stuart Frazer

Dr. William Scott Mary & John Conroy

Mrs. Mary Ellen Scott James Montheith

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Elizabeth & Dean Avery

Louise Clicquennoi Elizabeth & Peter Mayer

Victor Ricco Anita Warburg

Norma Ricco Matthew J. Conti

Tom & Rebecca O’Hara Bernice & Howard Baugher

Katie O’Hara Hellen & Paul Grauer

Kirk & Bill Rumble Lynn Romaine

Bob & Evie Fortna Rep. Elijah Cummings

Mitylene Arnold Diana La Brie

Carol & Jack Lawes Eric La Brie

Austin O’Farrell Kay & Eddie La Brie

Alfred Hearn Thomas Bermingham

Ruth Hearn Jessica Germano

Timothy Hearn Regina

Jim Green Joe & Nola Tarantino

Alfred C. Tuzzo Judy & Luigi Roman

Nicholas P. Marone Victoria Oliverio

Vivian P. Marone Michael Grauer

J.R. Heptinstall Jared Nave

Peter Pelton Paul Gutowski

Joseph Gutowski Helen Ke Gutowski

Barbara Thornley Evelyn Pallo

William Greene Lucy & David Ramsey

Bill & Asta Lang Cheri & Pres Gifford

Lois Homer Graham Horace Sague Graham

Elvira Sague Graham Jesse Japhet Graham

Harriet Kelsey Sague Horace Sague

Vlasta Vernicek John Vernicek

Helen Vernicek Anthony Vernicek

Frank & Anna Vernicek Irene Sclfane

Phyllis Sternau Alfredo R. Fonts

Maria Antonia Fonts-del

Junco

Ana Blizzard

Dr. & Mrs.

Ernesto

Fonts Dr. Ernesto Fonts

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Asterisk (*) = those who died since last All Saints

Celebrant: We pray for the 230,000 Americans who have died from the Coronavirus.

THE GOSPEL

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to

him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you

falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way

they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Chapter 5:1-12

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Susan B. Fortunato

THE NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen

and 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, of one 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 became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made

man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On

the third day he rose again in accordance with 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 and the

Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped 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.

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Prayers of the People

I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world;

for our Bishops Andy, Allen and Mary; for this gathering; and for all

ministers and people.

Pray for the Church.

Silence

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people.

Pray for justice and peace.

Silence

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the

oppressed, and those in prison.

Pray for those in any need or trouble.

Silence

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper

knowledge of him.

Pray that they may find and be found by him.

Silence

I ask your prayers for the departed, especially Frederick, Don, and Ted Arnold. For those who have

died from coronavirus.

Pray for those who have died.

Silence

I ask your prayers for Amity, Stephen, Jim, Martha, Betty & Peter, Ann, Angela & John, Terry, Liza

and Alice, Derek, Anita, Greg, Sarah Elizabeth, Edwin & Dorothy, Donna & Danny, Kate, Allan,

David, Joann, Felicia, Janice, Robert, Alexandra, Griff, Caroline, Nate, Hope, Justin, Christy, CJ, Jane.

I ask your thanksgiving for the baptism of Sarah Elizabeth Fonts. And for the right and privilege of

voting in this election.

Silence

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored

Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.

Silence

Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the

prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Confession of Sin

Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by

what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole

heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in

your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. 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.

THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

THE OFFERTORY

Celebrant Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself an offering and a sacrifice to God.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM We Remember them James M. Fitzwilliam

text from the Jewish Book of Prayer

In the rising of the sun, and in its going down: We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind, and in the chill of winter: We remember them.

In the opening of the buds, and in the re-birth of spring: We remember them.

In the blueness of the skies, and in the warmth of summer: We remember them.

In the rustling of the leaves, and the beauty of the autumn: We remember them.

In the beginning of the year, and at its end: We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength: We remember them.

When we are lost and sick of heart: We remember them.

When we have joys and special celebrations we long to share: We remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are part of us, and we are part of them. We remember them

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father

Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we

might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together

with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away.

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:

Sanctus S-125

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

creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and

above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate

from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us

from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into

truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks

to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given

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for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

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."

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from

your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament

of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we

may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all

things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your

saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we

forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

COMMUNION ANTHEM The Company of Saints James M. Fitzwilliam

text by the composer

The Company of Saints in power and majesty displayed; Triumphant faith and rich reward!

Yet greater still in might, and humbler still in love and grace, is He who came to save them all from

death.

The saints arrayed in white, bright vision robed in light, like stars that shine through the night;

Yet one still shines more fair: Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ our Lord, by all the saints adored.

Let all now join the saints in praising God alone!

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THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation;

you have united us with Christ and one another;

and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth.

Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to

the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

THE BLESSING

May Christ, who by death has destroyed death, give you all courage and joy in believing and the

blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you this day and remain with you

forever more. Amen.

THE DISMISSAL

Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia

CLOSING HYMN Ye watchers and ye holy ones Hymn №. 618

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POSTLUDE Caelestis urbs Jersualem (Thou Heavenly New Jerusalem) Flor Peeters

Today’s altar flowers are given to the Glory of God

and in Memory of George T. and Sarah J. Burton Pearce

Prayers for the Parish Family

Amity, Stephen, Jim, Martha, Betty & Peter, Ann, Angela & John, Terry, Liza and Alice, Derek, Anita,

Greg, Sarah Elizabeth, Edwin & Dorothy, Donna & Danny, Kate, Allan, David, Joann, Felicia, Janice,

Robert, Alexandra, Griff, Caroline, Nate, Hope, Justin, Christy, CJ, Jane.

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Providing Leadership in the Service Today

Celebrant The Rev. Susan B. Fortunato

Minister of Music Laura Ramsey Russell

Organist James M. Fitzwilliam

Readers Carl Grauer & Mary Barber

Necrology Readers Cathy Baer, Carl Grauer, Mary Barber, Robin Capers

Litanist Cathy Baer

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

Christ Episcopal Church is a diverse, inclusive community that encounters

God and serves others in the City of Poughkeepsie, the nation, and the world.

We believe that social justice requires work,

people deserve to be celebrated, and faith is a journey.

We are inspired to grow through the sacraments, scripture, the beauty

and power of worship, and the rich traditions of our Church.

The Rev. Susan Fortunato revsf@aol.com

Laura Ramsey Russell, Minister of Music laurarus629@gmail.com

James Fitzwilliam, Organist james@fourpawsmusic.com

Gregory Citarella, Parish Admin office@christchurchpok.org

Harvey Flad, Rector’s Warden flad@vassar.edu

Bruce Hearn, People’s Warden Positivebruce43@gmail.com

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A Message of Thanks from Marge and Jim Bliss Jim and I would like thank the community for their prayers of support and thanksgiving for our

grandson, Simon, who underwent open-heart surgery back in April and for our daughter-in-law,

Maureen, who is recovering from her brain surgery in September. We are most grateful to you all!!

Jim and Marge Bliss

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