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The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 6A

14 JUNE 2020

The Liturgy of the Word: Rite II

St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 500 South Country Road • Bay Shore, New York 11706

Phone 631-665-0051 Fax 631-665-0052 www.stpetersbayshore.org

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Welcome to St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

We extend a warm welcome to everyone, and especially any visitors who may be worshiping with us today. If you do not already have a church home, please feel welcome to join this Parish family.

Our Services begin with the Opening Voluntary. You are invited to enter quietly into the spirit of worship as the music is played.

— Prayers for the Week —

We pray for those seeking healing: Ada, Alan, Alex, Andrea, Ann, Annakutty, Anthony, Autumn, Ben, Betty, Betty C., Chris, Curt, Dan, David, Diane, Donna, Earl, Elinor, Ellen, Emily, Gary, George, Greg, Hannah, Joan, Joanne, Joe, Joel, John, Joy, Kamryn, Ken, Lorraine, Marc C., Mark, Matthew, Roger, Sarah Grace, Shanti, Steve, Sue, Susanne, Theresa, Tria, and William.

We pray for those who have died; and all those who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus; and those grieving the death of a loved one, that they may they find comfort and peace;

We pray for those in military service, and especially for Christian, Dave, Eileen, John, Kyle, Robert, and Stephen;

We pray for the unemployed and underemployed; for all who suffer from addictions; for all who suffer chronic illness, and for all caregivers;

We pray for our companion dioceses of Torit & Ecuador-Central; and for mercy, peace, and justice among all peoples, especially those whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters, terrorism, war, famine, tyranny, or injustice;

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Archbishop of Canterbury; Church of the Messiah, Central Islip; St. Patrick's, Deer Park; Mercer School for Ministry; St. Luke's, East Hampton; Emmanuel Church, Great River; Holy Trinity, Greenport;

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma); and the Dioceses of Ngbo, Jalingo, Niger Delta North, Niger Delta West, The Niger Delta, Niger West, Nike, Jebba (Nigeria); Antananarivo, Antsiranana (Indian Ocean); Niagara (Canada); Jamaica & The Cayman Islands (West Indies); Niassa (Southern Africa); Aotearoa (Aotearoa & Polynesia); Nicaragua (Central America); Argentina (South America); Argyll & The Isles (Scotland); Arizona (The Episcopal Church).

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Prayers in the Time of Pandemic adapted from the Sisters of Mercy

and offered at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, NY

Trusting God’s promise of new life, we pray for the renewal of the church, the world, and all of creation.

In this time of bewilderment and fear, we ask you to give us the courage to take care of one another as Jesus did. For those who are ill, especially those who are frightened and alone, for those who cannot access healthcare, for those who are homeless and lost; Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.

In the midst of our sadness and grief, we ask you to give us words to comfort one another. For those who are dy-ing, and for those who have already died from this virus, for those who care for them and for those with no one to care for them; Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.

In the midst of our own anxiety, we ask for the courage to support one another as you would. For those who are poor, hungry, and homeless; for those who have lost their employment; those who fear the present and the future; for our government and financial institutions and those who lead them; Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.

In the midst of our struggle to ensure a healthy future for all people, we ask you to give us the hope that surpasses our current understanding. For healthcare workers, spiritual leaders and our faith communities, for artists and po-ets, for prophets and teachers; Risen Lord, Hear our prayer.

A Prayer The Reverend Dr. Sam Wells, Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, EngLan’

God of healing and hope, in Jesus you meet us in our places of pain and fear. Look with mercy on those who have contracted the coronavirus, on any who are vulnerable, and on all who feel in danger. Through this time of global concern, by your Holy Spirit bring out the best not the worst in us. Make us more aware of our interdependence on each other, and of the strength that comes from being one body in you. Through Christ our wounded healer. Amen.

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The Liturgy of the Word: Rite II

Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart Marion

Bishop Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The 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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The Song of Praise—Trisagion John Rutter The Collect of the Day (Proper 6, Year A)

Bishop Let us pray.

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lessons The First Lesson: Genesis 18:1-15

Bishop A Reading from the Book of Genesis

The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, “My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” And Abraham has-tened into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes.” Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the serv-ant, who hastened to prepare it. Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate. They said to him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I have pleasure?” The Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return

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to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son.” But Sarah denied, saying, “I did not laugh”; for she was afraid. He said, “Oh yes, you did laugh.”

Bishop The Word of the Lord.

Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 Anglican Chant: 1 I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. 2 The cords of death entangled me;

the grip of the grave took hold of me;* I came to grief and sorrow. 3 Then I called upon the Name of the Lord:* “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.”

10 How shall I repay the Lord * for all the good things he has done for me? 11 I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the Lord. 12 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people. 13 Precious in the sight of the Lord * is the death of his servants. 14 O Lord, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds. 15 I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people, 17 In the courts of the Lord's house, *

in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

The Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-8

Bishop A Reading from the Letter to the Romans

Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces en-durance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disap-point us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person-- though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.

Bishop The Word of the Lord.

Anthem Hans Leo Hassler

Cantate Domino, canticum novum, cantate Domino omnis terra, Cantate Domino et benedicite nomini ejus, annunciate de die in diem salutare ejus. Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus in omnibus populis, mirabilia ejus.

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations and his wonders among all peoples.

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The Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8

Bishop The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Isra-el. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.

Bishop The Gospel of the Lord.

The Sermon The Right Reverend Johncy Itty The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. 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.

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We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers

I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishops; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble.

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.

I ask your prayers for the departed, and all those who have lost their lives in this pandemic. Pray for those who have died.

I ask your prayers for Ada, Alan, Alex, Andrea, Ann, Annakutty, Anthony, Autumn, Ben, Betty, Betty C., Chris, Curt, Dan, David, Diane, Donna, Earl, Elinor, Ellen, Emily, Gary, George, Greg, Hannah, Joan, Joanne, Joe, Joel, John, Joy, Kamryn, Ken, Lorraine, Marc C., Mark, Matthew, Roger, Sarah Grace, Shanti, Steve, Sue, Susanne, Theresa, Tria, and William.

I ask your prayers for those in military service, especially for Christian, Dave, Eileen, John, Robert, and Stephen;

I ask your prayers for the unemployed and underemployed; for all who suffer from addictions; for all who suffer illness, especially those suffering the effects of illness from COVID-19, those suffering chronic ill-ness, and for all caregivers; . . . For our companion dioceses of Torit and Ecuador-Central, and for mercy, peace, and justice among all peoples, especially those whose lives have been devastated by disease, natural disasters, terrorism, war, famine, tyranny, or injustice; For the petitions in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer and the Anglican Cycle of Prayer this week.

And let us pray in the words our Savior taught us,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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The Blessing

Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #594 God of grace and God of glory Cwm Rhondda The Closing Voluntary Hornpipe, from The Water Music George F. Handel

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