ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Jesus’ love knows no boundaries; neither does ours!

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THE DAY OF PENTECOST Sunday May 23, 2021

11.00 am

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PRELUDE OPENING HYMN “Come Down, O Love Divine” HYMNAL 1982, #516 Sung by the Cantor

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THE WORD OF GOD OPENING ACCLAMATION The people standing, the Celebrant says Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. GLORIA HYMNAL 1982, S280

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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD THE FIRST READING ACTS 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they

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asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

`In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,

and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions,

and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women,

in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist.

The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.

Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

PSALM 104:25-35,37 The Psalm is read responsively by half-verse.

O Holy One, how manifold are your works; * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the great and wide sea

with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great.

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There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, *

which you have made for the sport of it. All of them look to you *

to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; *

you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You hide your face, and they are terrified; *

you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

May the glory of God endure for ever; * may the Holy One rejoice in all creation.

God looks at the earth and it trembles; * God touches the mountains and they smoke.

I will sing to God as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

May these words of mine find favor; * I will rejoice in the Holy One.

Bless the Holy One, O my soul. * Alleluia!

THE SECOND READING ROMANS 8:22-27 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL HYMN: “Jesus is Lord of All The Earth” HYMNAL 1982, #178 Sing v. 1

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THE HOLY GOSPEL JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to his disciples, ”When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.

“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.

“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

After the reading of the Gospel, the Gospeler says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sing v.2 of the Gospel Hymn SERMON REV. GRANT MANSFIELD THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to

Jesus Christ? People I do. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?

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People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking

of bread, and in the prayers? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent

and return to the Lord? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as

yourself? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows

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May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM VI The Leader and People pray responsively. In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Carlye our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The People may add their own petitions. In our parish, we pray for Michael Denelley and Hosanna La Mancusa, Francina Deshong and Oscar Peterson, Paul and Catherine Desjardins, and Kristoffer, Joanne, Leo and Oscar Diaz. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence The People may add their own thanksgivings

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We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Lord, hear the prayers of your people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN The Deacon or Celebrant says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept. Minister and People 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. The Celebrant says 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

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THE PEACE All stand.

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE OFFERTORY During this time, your continued stewardship and giving are vital in continuing our mission and ministry

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Or, you may mail a check to our church office at 550 Ridgewood Rd. Maplewood, NJ 07040.

THE DOXOLOGY HYMNAL 1982, #380

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C Book of Common Prayer The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

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SANCTUS HYMNAL 1982, # S125 All stand and sing.

The Celebrant continues And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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.” Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for

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strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation.

THE LORD’S PRAYER And now, as our Savior has taught us, we are bold to say Our Mother and 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.

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, Our Mother and 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 for ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Celebrant We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ; People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION The priest invites the people to receive. A PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Celebrant I invite everyone who wishes a closer relationship with Christ and each other to receive a spiritual communion. This is the gift of God and you are the people of God. Receive it in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Together, let us pray. Loving Jesus, we believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. We love you above all things, and long for you in our soul. Since we cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into our heart. As you have already come, we embrace you and unite ourselves entirely to you; never permit us to be separated from you. Amen.

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COMMUNION HYMN ELW, #465 Sung by the Cantor

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Celebrant Let us pray. Celebrant and People 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

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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 The Celebrant blesses the People.

DISMISSAL The Deacon now dismisses the people. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. CLOSING HYMN “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” LEVAS II, #120

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FLORENCE LI TIM-OI 1907 – 1992

First Woman Priest in the Anglican Communion, 1944

Named by her father “much beloved daughter,” Li Tim-Oi was born in Hong Kong in 1907. When she was baptized as a student, she chose the name of Florence in honor of Florence Nightingale. Florence studied at Union Theological College in Guangzhou (Canton). In 1938, upon graduation, she served in a lay capacity, first in Kowloon and then in nearby Macao. In May 1941 Florence was ordained deaconess. Some months later Hong Kong fell to Japanese invaders, and priests could not travel to Macao to celebrate the Eucharist. Despite this setback, Florence continued her ministry. Her work came to the attention of Bishop Ronald Hall of Hong Kong, who decided that “God’s work would reap better results if she had the proper title” of priest. On January 25, 1944, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Bishop Hall ordained her priest, the first woman so ordained in the Anglican Communion. When World War II came to an end, Florence Li Tim-Oi’s ordination was the subject of much controversy. She made the personal decision not to exercise her priesthood until it was acknowledged by the wider Anglican Communion. Undeterred, she continued to minister with great faithfulness, and in 1947 was appointed rector of St. Barnabas Church in Hepu where, on Bishop Hall’s instructions, she was still to be called priest. When the Communists came to power in China in 1949, Florence undertook theological studies in Beijing to further understand the implications of the Three-Self Movement (self-rule, self-support, and self- propagation) which now determined the life of the churches. She then moved to Guangzhou to teach and to serve at the Cathedral of Our Savior. However, for sixteen years, from 1958 onwards, during the Cultural Revolution, all churches were closed. Florence was forced to work first on a farm and then in a factory. Accused of counterrevolutionary activity, she was required to undergo political re-education. Finally, in 1974, she was allowed to retire from her work in the factory. In 1979 the churches reopened, and Florence resumed her public ministry. Then, two years later, she was allowed to visit family members living in Canada. While there, to her great joy, she was licensed as a priest in the Diocese of Montreal and later in the Diocese of Toronto, where she finally settled, until her death on February 26, 1992.

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Saint George’s Vestry

Mike Martins – Senior Warden Dan Mitchell – Junior Warden

Jane Ungaro, Margo Hill, Aleeda Crawley Mark Graham, Sharon McSorley,

Tom Meyers-Normand, Rose Gilbert

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MINISTERS The People of St. George’s

The Rev. Grant Mansfield, Rector The Rev. Sun-Hwan Spriggs, Deacon

Ruth Deane, Parish Administrator

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