Trinity Episcopal Church 44 East Market Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

“Feeding All in Body, Mind, and Soul” A Community of God’s People

All are Welcome

The Second Sunday After the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist

Saturday, January 21, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

The Adult Forum

The Shepherd of Hermas, Visions I – V with Bruce Marold

9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall

Pay special attention to the 'Catechism' in Vision V;

The 2018 Liturgical Calendar is available in the back of the church.

Large Print Copies of the Bulletin are Available from the Ushers

Trinity Episcopal Church 44 East Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

www.trinitybeth.org

Email:info@trinitybeth.org

Phone: (610) 867-4741 Fax: (610) 867-5206

We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable or dirt poor.

We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers. We welcome you if you sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woken up or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit moms, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, and junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps or don’t like ‘organized religion.’ (We’re not that keen on it either!). We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to church.

We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throat as kids or got lost in the city and wound up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters . . . and you!

--with the kind permission of Coventry Cathedral

Trinity Episcopal Church 44 East Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

A Community of God’s People – All are welcome

Worship Services

Monday through Friday 9:00 am Morning Prayer

4:30 pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Feast of Anthony, Abbot in Egypt, 356

11:30 am Holy Eucharist

Saturday, January 20. 2018 The Third Sunday After the Epiphany 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist with Sermon

Sunday, January 21. 2018 The Third Sunday After the Epiphany There will be NO 8:00 a.m. Service

9:30 am Holy Eucharist with Choir and Sermon

followed by the Annual Meeting of the Parish

in the Parish Hall

The Second Sunday After the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist Rite Two

All who are baptized are welcome to share in the Sacrament of the Altar.

To receive communion, please come to the communion rail at the direction of the ushers. Receive the bread in the palm of your hand. Eat the bread and drink from the cup when it is offered to you. Or, you may hold the bread and dip it into the wine when the cup is offered. If you wish to receive a blessing, rather than communion,

please move to the communion rail and cross your arms over your chest.

Please maintain a time of silence, stillness and centering upon entering our worship space.

Prelude: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam Dietrich Buxtehude

In Procession: Westminster Abbey Hymn 518

The Word of God: Prayer Book, p. 355

Song of Praise: “Gloria in Excelsis” Hymnal, S280

The Collect of the Day: Prayer Book, p. 214

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.

A Collect for the Search for Our New Rector:

Glorious and loving God, steadfast Shepherd and Guide: enlighten and encourage us as we seek a new rector; keep us patient, prayerful and joyful, and grant us clarity of vision to discern your will, that we may welcome someone who will faithfully minister with the people of this parish. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

The First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. Then the LORD called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. The LORD called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Psalm: Epiphany 2B Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-17

The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,” and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

Sequence Hymn: Dundee Hymn 126

The Holy Gospel: John 1:43-51

Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

Sermon by The Reverend Doctor Gerard R. Gaeta, Priest Associate

The Nicene Creed Prayer Book, p. 358

The Prayers of the People

The Prayers of the People

Jesus calls on us to follow him. Let us call on Jesus for the needs, concern and hopes of all God’s people, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.

For the Church: remembering especially Michael our Presiding Bishop, Sean our Bishop, the Diocese of Northwestern PA, the Church of the Mediator in Allentown, our partner parish, St. Margaret’s Church, Emmaus, the Clergy of the Diocese of Bethlehem, the Anglican Church of Australia and the Diocese of Kajo-Kaji, that we may introduce others to Christ through our lives, deeds, and words, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For the person God is preparing to be the ninth Bishop of Bethlehem, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For this parish family, that the Lord may always find us to be servants who listen to God’s voice and delight to do God’s will, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For greater unity among the followers of Jesus, so that all Christians may work together to confront evil and further the work of God, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For the healing of the human family, that the Spirit of God will heal the wounds of prejudice and racism, and open the way for all people to work together for justice and dignity, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who live and work in places of war and violence, especially those in the military, and for all who seek peace, that God will touch hearts and inspire minds to new ways of being signs of God's compassion and peace, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For the hungry and the homeless, for the victims of conflict and violence, remembering especially those who live in fear because of their race or religion, and for those who are in need of our prayers, remembering especially Donald, Matthew, Mike, Helen, Charles, Gaby, Tina, Rich, Mo. Jane, Arlene, Ron, Lloyd and Charlie (pause) that God’s Spirit will rest upon them and give them comfort and strength, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have died recently, especially Keith Borst, and in loving memory of Robert G. Geelan, Sr., and Robert G. Geelan, Jr.in whose memory the altar flowers have been donated, that they may rejoice to be forever with the Master they followed on earth, let us pray to the Lord, Lord, hear our prayer.

Lifting our voices with all creation, with Mary the God-bearer, Anthony of Egypt and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord our God.

Celebrant: God of mystery, whose voice calls us by name, hear the prayers of your people and give us childlike faith to listen to your words and be ready to follow you in faith, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Peace Prayer Book, p. 360

Announcements

Holy Communion

Offertory Anthem: Arise, Shine, for Thy Light is Come Healey Willan

Arise, shine, for thy Light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Alleluia, Alleluia! O, praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud Him, all ye people! For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Alleluia, Alleluia!

The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer B Prayer Book, p. 367

Sursum Corda Hymnal S120

Proper Preface for the Epiphany Prayer Book, p. 378

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sanctus Hymnal S128

Fraction Anthem Hymnal S154

Communion

Communion Anthem: We Have Seen His Star Everett Titcomb

We have seen His star in the East, and are come with our offerings to worship the Lord.

Thanksgiving After Communion

Gracious God, our hands have taken holy things; our lives have been nourished by the body of your Son. May we who have eaten at this holy table show forth your love in our lives and be strengthened for service in your world, we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Hymn: Franconia Hymn 656

The Blessing

May God the Father who created you, guide your footsteps; May God the Son who redeemed you, share your journey; May God the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you, lead you on life's pilgrimage; and, The blessing of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you wherever you may go. Amen.

Dismissal

Postlude: Toccata in d minor Gordon Balch Nevin

The altar flowers are given to the Greater Glory of God

and in loving memory of

Robert G. Geelan, Sr., and Robert G. Geelan, Jr.

Some participants in the service:

Greeter/Announcer Lisa Collier Altar Guild Sarah Molinaro Verger Sara Klingner Crucifer Jim Propst Lector Sue Ditterline Lector Ken Magee Intercessor Bill Hontz Lay Eucharistic Minister Virginia Hontz Lay Eucharistic Minister Bruce Marold Usher Paulo Pereira Usher Donna Lawrence Pastoral Care Visitor Gloria Tarby Coffee Hour Set-Up Steve Filko Coffee Hour Host Pat Sisson Counter Ross Mangina Counter Sandy Mesics

Rector Search Committee

We invite you to look at the handout which the ushers will give you

at the back of the church. For the next four Sundays, you will be given a handout which will describe one of the “wordles” which were

produced by your feedback from the town meetings. Please join us, the Search Committee, in prayer that God is preparing the Rector

who is true to Trinity’s core and substance. As we continue in this search, please pray that God’s will be done.

The Search Committee for Trinity’s next Rector: Sara Klingner,

Chair; Bob Baser, Jeanne Deets, Chris Martocchio, Lynn Norman, Pat Sisson and Rick Weaver.

Birthdays:

January 17: Dorothy Cherkos

January 18: Owen Arancibia

Anniversaries:

January 18: Loretta Brobst and Frankie Pastor

Stewardship Reflection

“…you have searched me out and known me…”To grow as grateful stewards, we need to really, in our hearts (not just in our words), trust that God indeed has a plan for us – and to spend serious time attempting to discern just what that plan is. When the heart is converted, being a good steward becomes a joy and not a duty.

How to Become a Member

You are very welcome to attend worship services, whether or not you are a member. If you would like to become part of the parish, it is easy. Just give your name, address, phone number (and email address if you have one) to a priest or usher. Or you may leave it in the parish office. All Episcopalians are asked to share their time, talents and treasure. We would love to have you attend our special programs and join our activities. There are so many opportunities to become a working member – by helping with worship services, by joining an outreach group, or by serving on a parish committee. For more information, please contact our Welcoming Committee at whittigc@gmail.com.

Pray for those in Need: Randall Alderman Lori Alvarado Roy Applegate Angela Babio Bud Barr Donald Barry Matthew Belise & family

Karen Blazosky Eileen Bologitz Mike Boushell Keith Borst Loretta Brobst Julie Brooks Staci Cameron Carlson Chambliss Betsy Coffin Bp. Jack Croneberger Mike Daly Ann Day Blake Downey Carolyn Duranko Twila Evans Helen Forshaw Tammy Fox Fridman family Tina Frasier Mo. Jane Gaeta Vincent Garcia Doodie Genthner Charles Gianguzi, Jr.

Mark Gianguzi Nicolina Gianguzi Bertha Grube Georgette Grube Sr. Patricia-Michael Hauze Sharon Henderson Julie R. Hoeflinger

Stu Hutchinson Bob Ingraham Charles Johns Loraine Johnson Rachel Killian Shirley Knauss Gay Krauss Sophia Krieger Alex MacMillan Jim McCandless Bp. Paul Marshall Judy Merola Mallory Miller Terry Miller Stu Parlin Patti Pasda Will Perkowsky Jim Propst Carol Propsner Mo.Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril Robert Romeril Marilyn Rontz

Charlie Ruppert Steve Rylander Angeline Ruch Mary Saul Joan Sheldrake Jean Siftar Peter Paul Sondova Rich Sperline

Earl Stover Barbara Subber Audrey Sykes Stanton Sykes Arthur Talbot Pat Talijan Joyce Thomas Chantille Utley Ron Utley Linda Walbert Roger Walter Christa Warda Irma Warda Walter Warda Joan Weiss Gaby Whittier Beth Wilson Lloyd Wittenmyer Kim Womack Bill Yarnell Beverly Sister Elaine

Pray for those in Service:

Sgt. Kevin Connors 1LT Andrew Frey Erin Kloss Tristin Lascelle

Alex J. McCandless MACS Cristin Miller Robert Wilkins

To have a name placed on the parish prayer list, please speak with one of the clergy or with the parish office. Names are normally deleted from the list after two months (or if appropriate, after one year). The Daughters of the King also maintain a separate prayer list. To place a name on that list, please fill out one of the blue prayer cards (located on the back of the pews in the church) and place it in the prayer box at the rear of the sanctuary. The Daughters of the King will pray daily for everyone for two weeks—or longer, if requested.

The Weekly Calendar

Monday, January 15, 2018

The Feast of Paul of Thebes, the First Hermit, c. 345 9:00 am Morning Prayer

4:30 pm Evening Prayer

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

9:00 am Morning Prayer 9:30 am Handbell rehearsal (Church)

4:30 pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Feast of Anthony, Abbot in Egypt, 356 9:00 am Morning Prayer 11:30 am Holy Eucharist

4:30 pm Evening Prayer 6:00 pm Bonaventure Reading Group (Library)

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Feast of The Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle 9:00 am Morning Prayer

3:30 pm Crafting Our Prayers (The Knitter’s Edge) 4:30 pm Evening Prayer

Friday, January 19, 2018

Feast of Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095 9:00 am Morning Prayer 4:30 pm Evening Prayer

Saturday, January 20. 2018

Feast of Fabian, Bishop and Martyr at Rome, 250 The Third Sunday After the Epiphany

5:00 pm Holy Eucharist with Sermon

Sunday, January 21, 2018

The Third Sunday After the Epiphany

NO 8:00 am Service 9:30 am Holy Eucharist with Choir and Sermon

followed by the Annual Parish Meeting in the Parish Hall 2:30 pm Centering Prayer (Library)

About Trinity Episcopal Church

Location: 44 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-5989 Phone: (610) 867-4741 Emergency: (484) 281-3865 Email: info@trinitybeth.org Website: www.trinitybeth.org Office Hours: Receptionist 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointments: until 4:00 p.m.

Clergy

The Rev. Elizabeth Miller, Deacon and Soup Kitchen Coordinator The Rev. Canon Clifford B. Carr, Priest Associate The Rev. Dr. Richard C. Ditterline, Priest Associate The Rev. Dr. Gerard R. Gaeta, Priest Associate The Rev. Dr. Jane S. Gaeta, Priest Associate The Rev. Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril, Priest Associate

Staff

Aram Basmadjian, Artist in Residence Karen Ernst-Reiner, Treasurer Millard Cook, Parish Administrator and Pastoral Assistant James Propst, Sexton Charles Johns, Security Ministers: All Baptized Members

Vestry

Robert Baser Ross Mangina (Senior Warden) Lisa Collier Sarah Molinaro Joanne Gulya (Junior Warden) Stephanie Stover (Vestry Chaplain) Linda Henry Arthur Talbot Theresa Kunda Logan Vitalos Robert Lawrence Rick Weaver