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Christ Church
The 6th Sunday of Easter
May 26, 2019
The Rev. Judith Buck-Glenn
Ms. Janet Kaido, Organist
Mackenzie Alexander, Director of Youth Ministry
Church Office 610-521-1626
104 Nevin St. Ridley Park, PA 19078
www.ChristChurchRidleyPark.org
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Happy Easter Season and Welcome to Christ Church! We are
delighted that you are worshipping with us. All baptized persons of
every denomination are welcome to receive communion at our altar.
Please introduce yourself to one of our greeters. Please let an usher
know if you are unable to come to the railing for Communion and
the clergy will come to you.
We would love to meet with you at coffee hour after the 10:00 AM
service. We meet in the Deppich Room. Go through the Red Doors
in the right rear of the sanctuary, through the small lobby and turn
left at the first door.
Are you looking for a church home? You are welcome to fill out a
pew card and place it in the offering plate. On it you can indicate
that you would like the clergy to call on you.
Out of respect for neighbors wishing for quiet time to pray before
the liturgy begins, please use your “inside voice” in the nave.
The Altar Flowers are given today in loving memory of Martha and
Elwood Cooper, Sr., and Elwood Cooper, Jr. by the Cooper Family;
and in loving memory of Jack Barry by Mike, Jan and Liz Iannacci.
Adult Ed and Regular Sunday School this week. Today will be the
last Sunday for Adult Ed, Children’s Ed and Nursery. All classes
will resume in the fall on the Sunday.
Sunday, June 9 is Children’s Recognition for the children in the
Sunday School, the Youth Choir and all Acolytes.
Youth Ministry: Lunch & Learn Today from 11:15-1pm. Amy
Lovenguth will be teaching us how to bake a cake from scratch.
Please bring a faith related question to talk about over lunch! The
Youth Ministry June calendar is now available, check the youth
board for upcoming gatherings! Thank you to Bryan Gallagher for
sponsoring the Holy Bowlers event last Sunday. It was a strike out
day! Christ Church T-Shirt Order forms are on the table outside of
the sanctuary! Order Forms are due May 30th to Mackenzie or to
the Office.
New Office Hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 2 pm.
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Life Center: Our next night to serve is Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Thank you so much for your generosity! The Outreach Committee
Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 after
the 10am service. Join us under the big tent in the back yard for
good food and fellowship. We will provide hamburgers and hot
dogs. There is a signup sheet by the water cooler. Please sign up for
salads, sides, chips or desserts. We also need donations of soda and
water which can be left under the coat rack. Musical entertainment
will be provided by our own DJ Johnny. We hope to see you there!
Any questions, please speak to Floss Rhine or Elizabeth Rasnake.
Once again we will be participating in the Family Promise (IHN)
program and will provide overnight shelter for up to 4 homeless
families in Musselman Hall from June 16 through June 22. Sign-up
sheets are in the back of the church. Please contact Jeanne Fletcher
([email protected], 484-620-6026) or Carole McManus
([email protected], 610-509-6614) with any questions.
Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9 we observe Pentecost. Readers
who can read other languages are needed at 5:30, 8 and 10. There is
a signup sheet in the back of the church. Please sign up and indicate
the language you wish to read, and if you need a copy of the text.
The May Newsletter is available at the back of church.
The Christ Church Directory is available at the back of church on
the table near the wall of light switches.
Once again, the Outreach Committee is beginning the collection of
16 items for the 25 mariners in cooperation with the Seamen’s
Institute and the Episcopal Diocese. In continuing the ditty bag
collection for 2019, we will be collecting men’s razors and nail
clippers for May. Donations can be dropped in the designated
container by the green door. Thank you for your generosity in
support of this important mission.
If you would like a loved one memorialized with Altar flowers,
please contact Janice Kordowski at 610-731-5252 for information.
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Transition update from Reverend Judy: Thank you to Reverend
David Laquintano who will be returning June 1, June 29, July 6;
10:00 July 14; 5:30 AND 10:00 July 20 and 21; 5:30 on August 17
and August 31.
In case of severe weather, such as hurricanes, church will be
cancelled. You can find out about a cancellation if we have your
current email address or you can check the Facebook page. You can
go online to update your email yourself, or let the office know.
Thank you.
It is an Exciting time to join Pastoral Care! Pastoral care at CCRP
includes : LEM’s, Casserole Crew, Visitors/ Drivers, Flower and
Birthday Card ministry. Any questions, please contact Amy
Lovenguth 610-804-6838.
Our ChildFund donations are way down, with fewer children
enrolled in Sunday School. We have an ongoing commitment to
Clara from Guatemala and Mac-Mac, from the Philippines, who are
only 9 and 10. If you wish to help, you can use the CHILDREN’S
pew envelope, or write a check to the church and put “ChildFund”
in the memo.
If you travel, your unused hotel toiletries (soap, shampoo, creams,
deodorant, toothbrush, dental floss, etc.) can be donated to the
homeless. There is a bin by the green doors for donations. We pack
them up every year on the MLK Volunteer Day to take to the
Salvation Army for distribution to their homeless clients.
Would you like to establish a fund for Christ Church through your
estate planning? Your restricted gift will ensure the continuation of
the ministry of Christ Church &and will benefit your parish friends
and family for generations to come. Please leave your name and
contact information with the office and Bob McLaughlin will
contact you to assist in establishing the fund.
Thank you for generously donating children’s items to Cradles to
Crayons! This agency serves homeless and low-income children in
the Southeastern Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia, and Camden, NJ. There
is a bin for children’s clothing (infant to size 14), books and school
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supplies under the coat rack at the top of the steps nearest the
church entrance doors.
Summer Schedule: This summer we will again have a reduced
service schedule. In July and August and the first Sunday in
September, which is the holiday weekend, there will be no 8:00am
service, just a 10 am, and there will be a 5:30 service only every
other week. David Laquintano will be here as summer supply at two
10:00 am services in July, as well as several 5:30 services, and
Elizabeth Rasnake and Rev Judy will be putting together a morning
prayer service to be used on two Sundays in August when Rev Judy
will be away. The 8 am service will resume on Sunday, September 8,
which is our traditional Kick-Off Sunday.
Saturday July 6: 5:30pm: Rev. David Laquintano
Sunday July 7 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev. Judy
Saturday July 13: NO 5:30pm
Sunday July 14 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev. David Laquintano
Saturday July 20: 5:30pm: Rev. David Laquintano
Sunday July 21 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev. David Laquintano
Saturday July 27: NO 5:30pm
Sunday July 28 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev Judy
Saturday Aug 3: 5:30pm: Rev Judy
Sunday Aug 4 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev Judy
Saturday Aug 10: NO 5:30pm
Sunday Aug 11 NO 8 AM/10am: Morning Prayer, no Eucharist
Saturday Aug 17: 5:30pm: Rev. David Laquintano (Eucharist)
Sunday Aug 18 NO 8 AM/10am: Morning Prayer, no Eucharist
Saturday Aug 24: 5:30pm: NO 5:30pm
Sunday Aug 25: NO 8 AM/10am: Rev Judy
Saturday Aug 31: 5:30pm: Rev. David Laquintano
Sunday Sept 1 NO 8 AM/10am: Rev. Judy
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Participants Today
Altar Guild Ushers Acolytes Lay Readers
Team IV Sue Dowling
8:00 AM Ed Riffert Backup as available 10:00 AM Ollie Rhine Roy Rasnake Jesse Francis General backup
8:00 AM Jason Tustin (C/S) 10:00 AM S: Kathie Klee C: Ken Mobley
8:00 AM John Byczek 10:00 AM Robert Melso
Chalice Bearers Counters LEMS
8:00 AM John Byczek Ed Riffert 10:00 AM Ken Mobley Kay Twesten
Team Four Gerry Martz Captain
RH B&MW
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Military Service:
U.S. Army Richard W., Eric C., Michael S., Chris W.,
Mark R., Michael B. U.S. Navy Marshal N., Nicole G., Joshua R. U.S. Air Force David B., Tony G. U.S. Marine Corps Timothy N., Jerome S., William S., Austin U.S.M.C. Reserve Neil S. National Guard Evan H., James R., Robert W.
First Responders: Tom H., Joan H., David III, Michael D.,
Marianna, Aaron K., Josh P., Doug C., Art R., Lee E., Jesse F.,
Wayne M., Mitchell H
This Week’s Prayers Requested For: John E. and T.R., Michael
and Joyce, Dave Roman
Continuing Prayers Requested For: Lona, Mike S, Carole Mayers,
Jessica Davenport, Megan, Cameron, Rita, Shawna, Austin,
Antonella, Russ, for the reunification of separated families, Trevor,
Les T., Fran J., Catherine M., Mary Geiser, Shaun, Ralph, Brian
Adam, Tracy, Lea, Fran Cuneo; Nina, Jane B., Michael, Joyce, Dot
Rizzo, Tina, Diane L., Jennifer, Heather, Elaine, Baby Vincent,
Charles Smith, Connie, Mike, and Rheanna, Names will remain on the continuing prayer list for a four week period. If we
do not hear from you, we will assume that prayers have been answered and
the name(s) will be removed from the list.
Flower Memorials: Martha and Elwood Cooper, Sr. Elwood
Cooper, Jr., Jack Barry
H 182 — Words: Copyright © 1975 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. H 204 — Words: From The Oxford Book of Carols, © 1964, Oxford University Press. Music:
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Worship Plan for Sunday, May 26, 2019
Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Entrance Rite, Eucharistic Prayer B, with Inclusive Options (BCP)
Sunday, May 26, 2019
The Word of God
Prelude: Musette Ralph Vaughan Williams
ENTRANCE HYMN Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness
(Finnian) (8AM, vs. 1,2,4)
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OPENING ACCLAMATION (BCP p. 355)
The people standing, the Celebrant says
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from
you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OPENING ANTHEM S 278 Glory to God (Canticle 20) (Mathias)
The following is sung, all standing
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY (BCP p. 357)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The Celebrant may say
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as
surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you,
that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your
promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever. Amen.
The Lessons
FIRST READING: Acts 16:9-15
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
9During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia
pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to
Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good
news to them.
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11We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the
following day to Neapolis, 12and from there to Philippi, which is a
leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We
remained in this city for some days. 13On the sabbath day we went
outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of
prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered
there. 14A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was
listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple
cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by
Paul. 15When she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying,
“If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my
home.” And she prevailed upon us.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
PSALM: Psalm 67
1May God be merciful to us and bless us, *
show us the light of his countenance and come to us.
2Let your ways be known upon earth, *
your saving health among all nations.
3Let the peoples praise you, O God; *
let all the peoples praise you.
4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, *
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide all the nations upon earth.
5Let the peoples praise you, O God; *
let all the peoples praise you.
6The earth has brought forth her increase; *
may God, our own God, give us his blessing.
7May God give us his blessing, *
and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.
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SECOND READING: Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5
The people sit.
A Reading from the Revelation of John.
10In the spirit [the angel] carried me away to a great, high mountain and
showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from
God.
22I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the
Almighty and the Lamb. 23And the city has no need of sun or moon to
shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring
their glory into it. 25Its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be
no night there. 26People will bring into it the glory and the honor of the
nations. 27But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices
abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s
book of life.
22:1Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as
crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2through the
middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of
life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the
leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3Nothing accursed
will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb
will be in it, and his servants will worship him; 4they will see his face,
and his name will be on their foreheads. 5And there will be no more
night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their
light, and they will reign forever and ever.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
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SEQUENCE HYMN Descend, O Spirit, purging flame (Erhalt uns
Herr) (H 297)
GOSPEL: John 14:23-29
All stand.
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
23Jesus [said to Judas (not Iscariot),] “Those who love me will keep my
word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make
our home with them. 24Whoever does not love me does not keep my
words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father
who sent me.
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25“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26But the
Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will
teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as
the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them
be afraid. 28You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am
coming to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to
the Father, because the Father is greater than I. 29And now I have told
you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON (BCP p. 358)
THE NICENE CREED (BCP p. 358)
All stand.
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,
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of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. .
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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (BCP p. 359)
All remain standing.
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in
your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Almighty God, this community accepts that transition is upon us. We
welcome eagerly the opportunity of growth even as we recognize the
need to foster such growth. Keep our hearts ever open to the possibilities
of the new without forgetting the foundations of our past.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of
justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common
good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may
use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and
glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may
serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Clergy read names of military and first responders
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Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them
courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your
salvation.
Clergy read names on prayer list
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them
may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in
your eternal kingdom.
Clergy read names of memorials and the departed
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent
your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those
who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find
you, bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit upon all flesh,
and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
CONFESSION OF SIN (BCP p. 359)
The Celebrant says
Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept. Celebrant and People
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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 Priest stands and 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.
THE PEACE (BCP p. 360)
All stand.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Then the Celebrant and the People may greet one another in the name of
the Lord.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARY
BLESSINGS
The Holy Communion
OFFERTORY SENTENCE (BCP p. 376)
The Celebrant says
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come
into his courts. Psalm 96:8
OFFERTORY HYMN My country, 'tis of thee (America) (H 717)
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The Great Thanksgiving
SURSUM CORDA (BCP p. 367)
The People remain standing.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
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Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
PROPER PREFACE (BCP p. 367)
Facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give
thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who
was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his
death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won
for us everlasting life.
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:
Celebrant and People
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION (BCP p. 368)
The People stand or kneel.
The Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you
have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your
people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the
Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to
be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the
world. In Christ, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to
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stand before you. In Christ, you have brought us out of error into truth,
out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Savior 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 Jesus took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of
the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance
of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
EPICLESIS (BCP p. 369)
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of
all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts
that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of
the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be
acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the
fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring
us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the
everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author
of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all
honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Celebrant continues
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
We are bold to say,
THE LORD’S PRAYER (BCP p. 363)
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,
forever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
Alleluia. Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
INVITATION (BCP p. 364)
The Celebrant says
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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.
FRACTION ANTHEM
All baptized persons, whatever your denominational affiliation, are welcome to
receive Holy Communion at our altar. You may stand at the altar rail if your
knees do not permit kneeling. Please assist the chalice bearer by gently holding
the base of the chalice. Please do not hold the top of the chalice. If you wish,
you may intinct (dip) the host (consecrated bread) in the chalice. If you do not
wish to receive the wine, fold your arms over your chest. Baptized children may
receive with parent's permission, otherwise they will receive a blessing.
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DISTRIBUTION (BCP p. 365)
The Celebrant receives the Sacrament in both kinds, and then
immediately delivers it to the people.
The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life.
[Amen.]
ANTHEM : Gift of Finest Wheat Robert Kreutz
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER (BCP p. 365)
After Communion, the Celebrant says
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
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.
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BLESSING
The Celebrant blesses the people saying,
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus
Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the
everlasting covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to do his
will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight; and the
blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be
among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
POST-COMMUNION HYMN O Jesus, crowned with all renown
(Kingsfold) (H 292)
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DISMISSAL (BCP p. 366)
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
POSTLUDE: O Jesus, Crowned with All Renown Alfred V. Fedak
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. . . did you know? . . .
From: The First Hundred Years, published Nov. 1979.
We would like, at this point, to make mention of the Given house (or the
Pearson house) at 110 Nevin Street and how we obtained this property.
The house was sold in 1908 to Charles L. Pearson. When he died in
1957, he willed it to his son, Gilbert, from whom we bought the property
on August 20th for $12,327.50. We took out a fifteen-year mortgage for
$10,000 at 5% interest and, in 1963, the house was re-mortgaged for
$7,000 for 10 years at 5%, thus reducing the payments. It was paid off
completely in 1969 with funds borrowed from the general fund. The
original reason for buying the property was for future expansion.
However, since any such expansion was decided against, and the
property did not bring in much income, it was finally sold in February,
1979.
