St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions!

St. Paul’s Mission Statement:

We are called to gather around the sacred story and table of Christ where all are invited to be fed and everyone’s story matters.

St. Paul’s Vision Statement:

We pray that our hearts may be opened to seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to be the church and the Christians that God is calling us to be.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 16 August 23, 2015, 10:30 A.M.

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Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago

Member of the Episcopal Church

Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Wednesdays: 9:30 A.M. (with prayers for healing)

Child care for infants & young children is available

Sundays 10:15 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes 2nd Sunday in September – 3rd Sunday in May

Sundays 9:15-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Sunday School classes will resume September 13, 2015

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115

Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org

Parish Office Hours: Mondays through Thursdays: 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes, Rector,

revstacy@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer

Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Ministries Kathleen Johnson, Organist Huixen Chen, Pianist

Our Wardens and Vestry Peg Newby, Senior Warden, Rick Johns, Junior Warden,

Mary Lincoln, Jocelyn Prall, Marilyn Cleland, Julie Stubblefield

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Today’s Ministers

The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes Presiding Clergy

Jocelyn and Rhys Prall Picnic Hosts Pat Brown, Sharon Dowen, Ellen Stuart Altar Guild

Pat McMahon, Hazel Retherford Jane Nenonen, Peg Newby, Jocelyn Prall

Rebecca Smith, Jane Nenonen, Flower Guild Mary Lincoln, Hazel Retherford

Today, Sunday August 23rd, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr.

The Holy Eucharist Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Lawn

Picnic Lunch 11:30 A.M. Lawn

Flowers today are donated by Eva Leonard in memory of Ernst Bendix

This Week – August 23rd, 2015 through August 30th, 2015

Tue 8/25 Garden Night 6:30 P.M. Garden

Wed 8/26 Service of Holy Communion & Healing 9:30 A.M. Chapel

Sat 8/29 Wedding and Reception (& Parish Hall) 3:00 P.M. Sanctuary

Sun 8/30 Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15-11:45 A.M St. Timothy Ctr.

The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (w/music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary

Coffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall

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The Liturgy of the Word

We stand to sing and pray.

Processional Hymn # 686 Come thou font of every blessing

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Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen Glory to God: Jubilate Deo! (Sung three times) The children will sing 1x, the congregation will join them to repeat the melody two

more (2x) times, while the adult/youth choir responds creating a canon.

The Collect of the Day

Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Priest Let us pray. Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We sit to hear the lessons.

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The Second Lesson Ephesians 6:10-20

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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Gradual Hymn # 806 If you believe and I believe

Please join in singing the gradual hymn twice.

The Gospel John 6:56-69 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever." He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, "This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?" But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, "Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he

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was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father." Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, "Do you also wish to go away?" Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes

Silence for meditation

We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed.

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.

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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.

Prayers of the People for the Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost

Intercessor Let us pray to the Lord, saying: O God, keep your promise. You have the words of life.

Intercessor Faithful God, there is no one like you in heaven or on earth. The

highest heaven cannot contain you, yet you dwell in our midst and regard our prayers with favor. So we lift our hearts in your house, praying by the power of your Spirit and persevering in supplication for the church, the creation, and those in need

Silence O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor Let your church stand firm in the strength of your power,

overcoming evil and proclaiming the gospel of peace. Strengthen our leaders, especially Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, Michael, our Presiding Bishop Elect, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, Chris our Assisting Bishop, and our priest, Stacy.*For the congregations of

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Santiago in the Philippines, and our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the South Sudan; and the Dioceses of Province Five.

Silence O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor May the rulers and authorities yield to your reign of love, peace,

justice, and goodness for all. We pray especially for our President, Barak, and our Governor, Bruce.

Silence O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor Bless us to care for your creation, the sanctuary you have provided

to nourish, sustain, and shelter humankind and all living things. Silence

O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor Protect and comfort the weak, the young; hear the cry of the

stranger, the forgotten. Silence

O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor We pray for those facing difficult situations. We pray especially

for Alan and Brenda, June, Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan Kuntz, Jim, Margaret Johnson, Betsey and Family, Kurt, Gretta May, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, Gail, Aleta and Dale, Eva Leonard, Cindy, Kathleen, Brian, Lisa Allison, Bob and Joan Brown, Pastor Fred deOliveira, Jan and Clifford.

Silence

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Intercessor O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor We remember those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Jim

McLane, Brad Cripe and Sue Ouellette; and those celebrating anniversaries, especially Roy and Nanette Mason.

Silence Intercessor O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor We pray for those who have passed into your presence in hope of

the resurrection. Silence

Intercessor O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor All-knowing, all-loving God, we cannot always voice our hidden

cares. Hear our silent prayers, even those without words.

(The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence

Intercessor O God, keep your promise,

People You have the words of life. Intercessor Lord God, you are our sun and shield, our strength and hope. With

joy, we entrust our prayers to you through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as

part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.

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The Confession of Sin

Kneel or Stand

Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence In Unison 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 Priest 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.

Welcome to the Annual Blessing of Backpacks! Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Priest Let us pray. Priest O God, today we gather to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. It is a day filled with joy and excitement as well as uncertainty and wonder. God of knowledge and wisdom, we pray to you for all schools that they may be lively centers for learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of goodness. We pray also for our places of work, that our time laboring may be fruitful and enriching.

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As students begin the year, give them open minds and open hearts to learn and to experience more fully the majesty of the world you have created. May this year be full of promise for them, and for their teachers, as together they experience new beginnings and fresh starts. Enable them to grow in knowledge and wisdom during this school year and all the days of their lives. Now O God, bless these backpacks, book bags, briefcases, totes, diaper bags, etc., and the students, teachers, and workers who carry them. In the name of Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

Backpack tags will be distributed to mark the event.

We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace

The Peace Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then we greet one another saying, “Peace be with you.”

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The Holy Communion The Offertory

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2)

Offertory Hymn # 711 Seek ye first the kingdom of God

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Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A

Priest The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Priest Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Priest 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. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. 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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Sanctus S 130

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We remain standing or kneel Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 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."

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Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Priest We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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 forever. AMEN. Priest And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison 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

Silence is observed after the bread is broken

Priest Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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Agnus Dei: Lamb of God

The congregation echoes each phrase of the cantor at the interval of one measure

Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in

remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the

priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you.

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Communion Hymn # 8 Morning has broken

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Communion Hymn # 151 One Bread, One Body

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When all have received Communion, the Priest leads the following prayer Priest Let us pray. In Unison 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.

The Blessing

Priest May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Procession into the World Hymn # 490 I want to walk as a Child of the light

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Dismissal

Priest Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

People Thanks be to God.

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Announcements

Welcome! Please join us for a picnic lunch! Reverend Stacy’s Last Sunday before Sabbatical Next Sunday, August 30th, will be Reverend Stacy’s last Sunday presiding over the service before her three month sabbatical. Please join us in blessing her with prayer and encouragement at the 10:30 A.M. service. Join Us this Wednesday, August 26th for Mid-Week Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing This is a quiet service of Holy Communion with healing prayers. The service begins at 9:30A.M. and never lasts longer than 30 minutes. We meet in the chapel next to the Parish Hall. Enter through the North doors or the Kitchen door. The reading for this Wednesday, August 26th, is the proper for Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle from the “Holy Women, Holy Men" book. Note: This service will not meet during Rev. Stacy’s sabbatical and will resume in December 2nd when she returns. Prayers2Pass Needs You! We’ll welcome the NIU Huskies back to the neighborhood with prayers for a great start of another school year. Prayers2Pass will be held on the front lawn at St. Paul on August 25 and August 26, from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Mints, smiles and prayer will be offered to the multitude of students who walk through our property every day. To help with this ministry, greeting students and praying with them, contact Rev. Stacy. We will also need donations of bottled water, mints and lifesavers, which can be brought to the parish office tomorrow between 9AM and Noon.

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New Service Schedule Beginning August 23rd with the Annual Picnic and continuing until Rev. Stacy returns form Sabbatical on November 29th, there will only be the one 10:30 A.M. Service. Sunday School for adults and children will begin on September 13th and continue at 9:15 A.M. during this time.

Thrive Market and Garden The fourth and last Thrive Market this year will take place Saturday, September 19th. We will need volunteers. There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall to help with the Market. Garden nights continue on Tuesday nights at 6:30 P.M. (unless the weather is inclement). Please contact Rebecca Smith with questions.

The Adult/Youth and Children’s Choirs Resumes September 3! Rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 3rd. Both choirs will sing for worship service on Sunday, September 13, 10:30 AM. All are welcome! Children’s Choir rehearses at 6 PM and the Adult/Youth Choir at 7 PM For More Information on St. Paul’s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to see Rev. Stacy’s Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what’s going on!

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Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Feeding the 5000, Soleniname art, www.faculty.csbsju.edu The Prayers of the People for the Season of Pentecost and Household Prayers Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 2. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Come thou fount of every blessing # 686 Words: Robert Robinson (1735-1790), alt. Music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music Part II, 1813; harm. Gerre Hancock, The Hymnal 1982 Glory to God: Jubilate Deo! Hymn of Praise #101 Setting: Michael Praetorius, Public domain, Enriching Our Music 1 & 2 If you believe and I believe # 806 Words and Music: Traditional Zimbabwe; adap. from English source as taught by Tarasai, ed. and arr. by John Bell, Wonder Love and Praise Seek ye first the kingdom of God # 711 Words: St. 1, Matthwer 6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty (20th cent.). St. 2, Matthew 7:7; Copyright 1972 Maranatha! Music: Seek Ye First, Karen Lafferty (20th cent.), The Hymnal 1982 Doxology, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Vs. 3 Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. Louis Bourgeois, The Hymnal 1982 Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy Lord) S 130 The Holy Eucharist II, Music From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937) Copyright © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc., The Hymnal 1982 Agnus Dei (O Lamb of God) S 44 Words: from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) of the Episcopal Church USA Music: Ralph R. Stewart© 2000 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. 7404 S. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 (www.giamusic.com) My Heart Sings Out Morning Has Broken #8 Words Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965), alt., Music: Bunessan, Gaelic melody; harm. Alec Wyton (b. 1921), Copyright, Words: By permission of David Higham Associates Limited, London. Music: Harmonization © by The Church Pension Fund, The Hymnal 1982 One Bread, One Body # 151 Words: 1 Corinthians 10:16, 17; 12:4; Galatians 3:28; The Didache 9, Music: John B. Foley, SJ; Copyright 1978 John B. Foley, SJ and New Dawn Music, Lift Every Voice and Sing II I want to walk as a Child of the light # 490 Words: Kathleen Thomerson (b. 1934); Copyright 1970, 1975, Celebration, Aliquippa, PA 15001 Music: Houston, Kathleen Thomerson (b. 1934), The Hymnal 1982

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Household Prayer: Morning Lord God, my sun and shield, a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. Let the favor of your presence strengthen me and accompany me everywhere I go today. Prepare me to be a sanctuary, that your light and love may radiate through me. Through Christ my Lord. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Lord God my strength, your Spirit never tires; your love never fails. I bring you my struggles, stresses, questions, and worries of this day. Where else can I go? You have the words of eternal life. Let your promises sustain my soul and comfort my heart as I rest in you, through Christ my Lord. Amen.