Saint John’s Episcopal Church—Gloucester, Massachusetts

10:30 am November 3—The Feast of All Saints

Nurture and Challenge Your Spirit with us at St John’s!

Our mission in Christ is to nurture and equip members for spiritual growth and active participation in ministries

of compassion, justice and peace in the church and beyond.

Welcome! Visitor information is on page 15.

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Please turn off pagers and cell phones, and maintain respectful silence until the service begins.

Voluntary In memoriam Frank Bridge (1879-1941)

At the procession: Hymn 618 Lasst uns erfreuen

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.

Glo ry- to God, in the high est- and peace to his peo ple- on earth.

Gloria S278

Organ:

Gerald Near (b. 1942)

Lord God, hea ven- ly- King. Al migh- ty- God and Fa ther,- We wor ship- you, we give you

thanks, we praise you for your glo ry.- Lord Je sus- Christ, on ly- Son of the Fa ther,- Lord God,

Lamb of God, You take a way- the sin of the world, have mer cy- on us. You are

seat ed- at the right hand of the Fa ther,- re ceive- our prayer. For you a lone- are the

Ho ly- One, you a lone- are the Lord. you a lone- are the most high, Je sus- Christ,

with the Ho ly- Spi rit,- in the glo ry- of God, the Fa ther.- A men.-

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Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. The Celebrant says the Collect. People Amen.

Please be seated for the readings.

First Lesson Response after the reading: Thanks be to God. Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 A period of silent reflection follows the reading

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Psalm 149 Page 807, BCP Cantate Domino

1 Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD | a new | song; *

sing his praise in the congregation | of the | faithful. 2 Let Israel rejoice | in his | Maker; *

let the children of Zion be joyful | in their | King.

3 Let them praise his Name | in the | dance; * let them sing praise to him with tim-| brel and | harp.

4 For the LORD takes pleasure | in his | people * and adorns the | poor with| victory.

5 Let the faithful re-| joice in | triumph; * let them be joyful | on their | beds.

6 Let the praises of God be | in their | throat * and a two-edged sword | in their | hand;

7 To wreak vengeance | on the | nations * and punishment | on the | peoples;

8 To bind their | kings in | chains * and their nobles with | links of | iron;

second half of chant: 9 To inflict on them the judg-| ment de-| creed; *

this is glory for all his faithful people. | Halle-| lujah!

Second Lesson Response after the reading: Thanks be to God. Ephesians 1:11-23 A period of silent reflection follows the reading

Anthem I will arise Robert Shaw & Alice Parker I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in his arms, In the arms of my dear Savior Oh, there are ten thousand charms. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above, Praise the mount, I/m fixed upon it, Mount of thy redeeming love. Come thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing thy praise, streams of mercy, never ceasing, O the sounds of loudest praise.

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.

Gospel Response before the reading: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Luke 6:20-31

Response after the reading: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector

A period of silence follows the Homily. After which we stand and sing:

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We be lieve- in God the Spi rit;- in one Church, be low,- a bove:-Christ, who on the cross for sak- en,- like a lamb to slaugh ter- led,

We be lieve- in God the Fa ther,- God al migh- ty,- by whose plan

A Metrical Setting of the Nicene Creed

Blaenwern

saints of God in one com mu- nion,- one in ho li- ness- and love.suf fered- un der- Pon tius- Pi late,- he de scend- ed- to the dead.

earth and heav en- sprang to be ing,- all cre at- ed- things be gan.-

So by faith, our sins for giv- en,- Christ our Sav ior,- Lord and friend,We be lieve- in Je sus- ris en,- heav en's- king to rule and reign,We be lieve- in Christ the Sav ior,- Son of God in hu man- frame,

we shall rise with him in glo ry- to the life that knows no end.to the Fa ther's- side as cend- ed- till as judge he comes a gain.-vir gin- born,- the child of Ma ry- up on- whom the Spi rit- came.

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Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) © 1993 Hope Publishing

Music: William Penfro Rowlands (1860-1937) Welsh 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.

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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 Katharine our Presiding Bishop, and Thomas and Gayle our Bishops;

and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. The People may add their own petitions

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. The People may add their own thanksgivings

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. The People may add their own petitions

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Prayers of the People Form VI BCP p. 392

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 is then exchanged Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

We greet each other in the name of Christ.

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Offertory Hymn 275 Moultrie The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, Book of Common Prayer p. 367

The Lord be with you. And al so- with you.

Celebrant:

People:

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant:

People:

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

Celebrant:

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

People:

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. Here the proper preface is sung. 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:

Organ side

Lectern side

Ho ly,- ho ly,- ho ly- Lord, God of pow er-

Sanctus "Cecily"

Mark Nelson (b. 1957)

Ho ly,- ho ly,- ho ly- Lord, God of pow er-

God of might, heav'n and earth are full full of your glo ry.-

God of might, heav'n and earth are full

Ho san- na- in the high est.-

full of your glo ry.- Ho san- na- in the high est.-

Music continues on next page:

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Bless ed- is he who comes in the Name the Name of the

Bless ed- is he who comes in the Name

Lord. Ho san- na- in the high est.- Ho san- na- in the high est.-

the Name of the Lord. Ho san- na- in the high est.- Ho san- na-

Ho san- na- in the high est.- Ho san- na!-

Slower, softly

in the high est.- Ho san- na- in the high est.- Ho san- na!-

Music © 2013 Mark Edward Nelson, Used with permission. All rights reserved.

At the acclamation in the eucharistic prayer:

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

At the conclusion of the eucharistic prayer

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.

Our Fa ther- in hea ven,- hal lowed- be your name, your King dom- come, your will be done,

The Lord’s Prayer S148 Ambrosian Chant

arr. Mason Martens

on earth as in hea ven.- Give us to day- our dai ly- bread. For give- us our sins,

as we for give- those who sin a gainst- us. Save us from the time of tri al,- and de liv- er- us from e vil.-

For the king dom,- the power and the glo ry- are yours. Now and for ev er.- A men-

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The Breaking of the Bread: The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is sung:

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

Fraction Anthem S155

Organ:

Gerald Near (b. 1942)

Christ our Pass ov- er- is sac ri- ficed- for us; there fore- let us keep the feast.

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

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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. 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. Gluten-free wafers are available; simply ask the person distributing the Bread. Saint John's 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 overleaf:

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From Earth's wide bounds, from o cean's- far thest- coast, through gates of pearlBut lo! there breaks a yet more glo rious- day; the saints tri umph- -The gold en- ev' ning- bright ens- in the west; soon, soon to faith-And when the strife is fierce, the war fare- long, steals on the earO blest com mun- ion,- fel low- ship- di vine!- we feeb ly- strug-O may thy sol diers,- faith ful,- true, and bold, fight as the saints

Thou wast their Rock, their For tress- and their Might; thou, Lord, their Cap-For all the saints, who from their la bors- rest, who thee by faith

Communion Hymn 287

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Sine nomine

streams in the count less- host, sing ing- to Fa ther,- Son, and Ho ly- Ghost,ant- rise in bright ar ray;- the King of glo ry- pass es- on his way.ful- war riors- comes their rest; sweet is the calm of pa ra- dise- the blessed.the dis tant- tri umph- song, and hearts are brave, a gain,- and arms are strong.gle,- they in glo ry- shine; yet, all are one in thee, for all are thine.who no bly- fought of old, and win, with them the vic tor's- crown of gold.tain- in the well fought fight; thou, in the dark ness- drear, their one true Light.be fore- the world con fessed,- thy Name, O Je sus,- be for ev- er- blessed.1

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Al le- lu- ia,- Al le- lu- ia!-

Words: William Walsham How (1823-1897)

Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

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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 286 Zeuch mich, zeuch mich

Thanks be to Let us go forth in the name of

Cantor: People:

God, al le- lu- ia,- a le- lu- ia!- Christ, al le- lu- ia,- a le- lu- ia!-

Dismissal

Voluntary Voluntary on Zeuch mich, zeuch, mich Robert Lind (born 1940)

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

Participating in the Liturgy The People of God gathered in St. John’s Church

Presiding & Preaching The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector Lectors Lynn Runnells & DeeDee Bedford Intercessor Jill Jackson Eucharistic Ministers Cecily Merrell & David Prentice Acolyte Sue Lupo Ushers Jonathan Pope & Rory McKenzie Greeters Carole Secrest & Barbara Soreng Preparing for the Liturgy Altar Guild Marjorie Fergusson & Kim Prentice Flower Guild Catherine McGeary Bread bakers Kim Prentice, Janet Williams & Catherine McGeary

FOOD BANK for next week Tuna

St. John’s Action Shelter Sandwich Program this week is by Kim Prentice

A donation for All Saints’ Day has been given in memory of Pietro “Petey” Mola given by his mother Joanne Mola.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP burns this week in memory of Marie R. and John F. Mohr given by their daughter Joan Mohr Gorga.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are in memory of Charles and Betty Curti given by their children.

A donation for All Saints’ Day has been given in memory of Pietro “Petey” Mola given by his mother Joanne Mola.

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SAINT JOHN’S CHURCH NEWS AND NOTES—November 3, 2013 Senator BRUCE TARR will visit TODAY at coffee hour at noon to offer congratulations to St. John's on our 150th Anniversary.

CELEBRATING STEWARDSHIP 2014 This week Celebrating Stewardship 2014 focuses on MISSION, how we reach out to serve the broader community on Cape Ann and beyond. During the last three Sundays, we have looked at MINISTRY, all the things we do within this place to enrich our spirits, SANCTUARY, the sacred spaces entrusted to our care where we find joy, solace and community and MUSIC, the joyful noise that fills our lives and brings others through our doors. On each of these Sundays, at both services, through Bret’s homilies, presentations by parish leaders and brochures especially prepared for each focus area, we have attempted to bring a new vitality to our stewardship efforts and to make clear how much these various ministries depend on each parishioner doing our part to support them. It is our hope that through this Celebration of Stewardship campaign each of us will focus anew on all the richness of our life together here at St. John’s and that we will each decide to give back to God in gratitude for God’s extraordinary blessings in our lives. Without your faithful giving, the many blessings we share here at St. John’s would not be possible. On Friday, November 8, please join us for a festive potluck followed by the “world premiere” of the first two parts of a documentary film about the history of our parish being produced by Jim LaBelle and Don Cole. You won't want to miss this. Everyone is welcome but space is limited so be sure to sign up in the parish hall letting us know how many people in your family will be coming and what you’re planning to bring. We can also use set-up and clean-up crews as always. We’ll gather for supper at6 pm and then move into the sanctuary for the movie. Finally, on Sunday, November 10, we will conclude Celebrating Stewardship 2014 by recommitting ourselves to the future of St. John’s, bringing our 2014 pledge cards to the altar during both services. Please continue to pray about what you will do to support the ministry and mission of St. John’s in 2014.

THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT Nov 16 9 am at SSJE Monastery in Cambridge MA. How do we learn to recognize the movement of God’s Spirit in our lives? How do we distinguish the Spirit’s activity in consolation and desolation? Drawing on the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and his Spiritual Exercises, this workshop will introduce participants to the Ignatian “Rules of Discernment” and show how these may be applied when making choices in life. Workshop led by Br. David

Vryhof, SSJE Register: to reserve a place: SSJE.org/workshop Workshop location: the Monastery Undercroft, 980 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02138. To get to the Undercroft, enter the Guesthouse garden through the gate to the left of the Chapel; signs will indicate the door down to the undercroft. All participants are invited to stay and join the Brothers for Noonday Prayer at 12:30 pm.

MUSIC TODAY: We abound in traditional “All Saints’” fare, the choir singing an anthem from the American folk tradition as well as the world premiere of a voluntary on the final hymn “Zeuch mich, zeuch mich” by Chicago composer Robert Lind.

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VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE OCTOBER 22 MEETING

Endorsed the admission of David Prentice as a candidate for Holy Orders.

Requested that the Treasurer report at the December meeting on steps taken in response to diocesan comments on the 2012 Audit Report.

Received the preliminary presentation of the 2014 budget.

Received an update from Karen Kasper on the prospect of CPR training in the parish. CAPE ANN INTERFAITH ON NOVEMBER 17 FROM 3-5 PM Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cape Ann Interfaith Commission! Come share songs and stories from the different faith traditions. This celebration will be led by Dr. Jennifer Peace; Assistant Professor of Interfaith Studies, Andover-Newton Theological Seminary & Director of the Inter-religious Center for Public Life. Dr. Peace is also a co-editor of "My Neighbor's Faith: Stories of Interreligious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation". Copies of the three selections from "My Neighbor's Faith" from Catholic, Buddhist and Jewish perspectives are available at TAA. This event is free of charge. Sunday Nov 17. Temple Ahavat Achim, Middle Street. Gloucester. TIME TO MAKE THE COOKIES! The cookie walk was a popular feature of the holiday fair when it debuted last year. Let's make it bigger and better this year! Start now to bake batches of your most interesting holiday cookies over the next four weeks and bring them to St. John's on Tuesday mornings where they will be packaged and frozen by the holiday fair elves. Speak to Elizabeth Redmond or Kim Prentice for more information THE ADULT FORUM @ 9:15 am this week will focus on “what provisions God has given us over the years that result in our being a leader?” We will discuss just how we are all leaders from our childhood years and on. Join us and share your gifts. This forum is lead by Marge Bishop. NEXT EVENSONG: Thursday November 7 DIOCESAN MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT NOV 22-24 AT BARBARA C. HARRIS CAMP: The Office of Youth Ministry and the Diocesan Youth Council invite you to join us at the Diocesan Middle School Retreat at the Barbara C. Harris Camp! In this day and age it's not always easy to be Christian. It's even harder when you're 13. For this weekend however, we create a community where this isn't the case. The Middle School Retreat is all about having fun while also providing the time to wonder about your faith with a group of supportive peers. All of the programming is developed and led by high schoolers, who remember the ups and downs of middle school and want this to be both relevant and enjoyable! For more information: Sam Gould, Director

of Youth Ministry, Episcopal Diocese of MA sgould@diomass.org 617.482-5800x215 From LYN BRAKEMAN: The Art and Craft of Spiritual Writing. Friday, November 15th, 10:00am-5:00pm at Grub Street headquarters. (162 Boylston Street, Boston) All good writing is spiritual, isn't it? How do you avoid scaring people off with religious insights or words? Is it okay to mention faith and God? Can you humanize religion without trivializing it? What in the world IS the difference between religion and spirituality? This course will provide definitions and examples of

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writing that illustrates the confluence of mystery and the mundane, as well as a chance to write on your own. If you have faith in transcendence, have had a spiritual experience, have experienced Divinity by whatever name, and dare to write -- not preach -- about it, this may be the course for you. Please bring writing materials and your creative imagination. For more information and how to register for the day, which costs $65 ($50 if you're a member of Grub Street, Inc. a creative writing

center which offers a variety of courses and events year round) consult the website grubstreet.org and search my name or course name.

ATTENTION: ALL EfM PAST AND PRESENT: Since we did not form an EfM study group this year, the mentors wish to offer a once a month session including worship and a theological reflection on the third Thursday morning of the month beginning in November. The "TR" is at the heart of the EfM seminar and a practical method that continues after the seminar is over. If you would like to join this group please contact Lydia Priest or Rick Britton. Rick: 978-283-6813 or

rixowen20@aol.com or Lydia: lppriest@verizon.net SILENT AUCTION items needed for our Holiday Fair. Please consider a donation to St. John’s of any new or gently used items for the Auction. We especially are looking for small antiques, beautiful works of art, unique crafts, distinctive books, or items that may entice people to bid. Please bring your donation to the church office by November 10 to be sure to have them included in the bidding. If you have any questions please see Catherine McGeary or Mary Cole. Thank you. COUNTRY CUPBOARD FAIR. Preparations continue for our annual fair on November 23rd. Crafters meet every Tuesday morning from 9-11 and all are welcome. We are also looking for donations of canning jars, both pint and half pint sizes. If you have any questions, please contact Gwen Kopka or Adele Ervin. Exploring ART for the Adult is a program available to the Gloucester Community that is held at St. John's Church on Fridays. Courses run for 6 weeks with morning and afternoon classes: 8:30-11:00

& 1:30-4:00. Contact Lin: lyorkrob4@gmail.com 978-283-6149. St. John’s Intercession List Short term: Gayle Durkin, Bob Stewart, Christine Gillis, Ken Davis, Charlie Currier, Katherine Downes, Nancy Jones, Ann Willcutt, Jill Jackson, David Arnold, Don Cole, Bob Sampson, John Cobb & Mary Frear, Alexis Morris, Jon Brown, Irma Long, Naomi Astyk, Carol Stewart, Cynthia Metzler, Meghan Stricker, Edward Parks, Nancy Hodge, Ruth Campos, Lianne Authier, Diana Paschall, Gayle Mahaffey, Sara Stotzer, David Bull, Mary Anderson, Annette Biggar, Neil Woodberry, Dorothy Woodberry, Felicia, Dick and Phyllis McGinnis. Long term: Glo Richardson, Charlotte Britton, Nancy Poland, Sandra Smith, Charlie DeCoste, Sally Read, Karen Speerstra, Pam Beck, Maxine Lupo, Michael Wackenreuter, Susan Richardson, Ted Lavery, Mary McIntyre, Ray Hight, Bunny Rowe, Elizabeth Kaul, Lorraine Edgecomb, Colleen Moceri, Kenny Middleton, Norman Budde, Peter Spellman, Mark Brophy, Terence Napier, Annemarie Chapin Smith, Christopher Secrest, Nancy Feldman, Emilie Stotzer, Russell Moulton, Tamara Moulton, Dane Van Sand, The Hugel Family, Henry, Roger Corbin, Marilyn Prentiss, Anne Brantley Betts, Mickey Sawyer, Anne Gillis, Priscilla Hobbs.

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All-Parish Potluck

Friday, November 8 at 6:00 P.M. Followed by the

“World Premiere”

of the first two parts of the historic documentary of St. John’s being produced by Jim LaBelle and Don Cole

All are welcome but space is limited. Sign up in the parish hall.

Sponsored by the Stewardship Committee

Welcome! 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!

To participate fully in our worship you will need this booklet and for the hymns The Hymnal 1982 (it’s blue, and in the pew racks in front of you.) You will not need a copy of the BCP for this service. 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 offence! Read the first and last pages of this booklet, ask an usher, watch your neighbors, go with the flow. Introduce yourself to our priest, and sign our guest book after the service.

Bathrooms: 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 We are delighted to have children in church. Our “rule” about children at St John’s is that you should not do anything that will make your child hate to come back. As the parent or caretaker of a child at worship your primary responsibility is to your child. Children will sometimes be rambunctious. Don’t worry about an occasional wail, squeak, squawk, or clunk. We will all be just fine. There is a play space at the front of the pews near the altar (on the right) with toys and activities for children. Feel free to take your child(ren) there at any time. If you need to change a diaper, feed a little one, or just need some space for a bit, take your child(ren) into the Thompson Room — through the doorway opposite the organ. There, you will find a table, chairs, couches, carpeted space, and a PA system that will let you hear what is going on in church. Go to and from the Thompson Room ANYTIME, no matter what part of the service is going on. 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.

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CALENDAR—“Program events for your participation” Sundays 8 am Holy Eucharist 9:15 am Forum 10:30 am Sung Eucharist 7:30 pm Sunday & Sober Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 9-noon--Ms. Fixits, women gathering to tend to the fabric of the church. You are welcome. 7 pm Bible Study First Monday of the month led by Lynn Runnells. 978.526.7546 Tuesdays 5 pm "Harvest Meal", a free community meal, Sponsored by Cape Ann Interfaith Council 7 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month, Peer Spiritual Direction Wednesdays 7 am Men's Bible Reflection, (Bible study) 8:30 am Grace Center, an open drop in center for people from the community providing a

warm place as well as advocacy for living issues 7 pm Fish City Alcoholics Anonymous 7 pm Learn to Cope free and confidential Thursdays 9 am EfM “TR” Bible study, 3rd Thursday of the month 4:30-5:30 pm Choir School Children from ages 4-10 6 pm Evensong First Thursday of the month 7:30-9 pm Parish Choir Saturdays Action Shelter Lunch-Making chuck.curti@gmail.com or glo704@verizon.net 8 pm Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous

Saint John’s Episcopal Church 48 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930—5795

Parish Office Telephone: 978.283.1708 Pastoral Emergencies 978-290-6331

www.stjohnsgloucester.org

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday; 8:00 am — 12:00 noon The Church is open for prayer and meditation Monday through Thursday

M. Thomas Shaw, III, S.S.J.E, Bishop of Massachusetts Gayle E. Harris, Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. Bret Bowie Hays, Rector — bret@stjohnsgloucester.org 978.283.1708 Mark Edward Nelson, Director of Music— mark@stjohnsgloucester.org

Betsy Levick, Parish Administrator — betsy@stjohnsgloucester.org

Marjorie I. Bishop, Church Assistant — marge@stjohnsgloucester.org Cloe the dog — Parish Mascot

Wardens: Carolyn Stewart & Mark Murray-Brown; Clerk Joan Gorga Treasurer: Elizabeth Redmond, Assistant Treasurer, Chuck Everett

VESTRY 2014 - Jim McCarthy, Ernie Runnells & Sara Stotzer

2015 - Don Cole, Marjorie Fergusson & Karen Kasper 2016 - Naomi Astyk, Lin York-Robbins, Martha Whitney