The Holy Eucharist

 

The bells will ring three times, inviting the congregation to stand.

 

 

PRELUDE | Organist

 

The Word of God

 

Please stand as able.

 

PROCESSION| Hymn 596 Judge Eternal throned in splendor, Komm, o Komm, du Geist des Lebens

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OPENING ACCLAMATION

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People:     And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

 

 

COLLECT OF PURITY | BCP 323

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

GLORIA | BCP 324 

 

Said in unison.  

 

    and on earth peace, good will towards men. 

 

We praise thee, we bless thee, 

    we worship thee, 

    we glorify thee, 

    we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, 

O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. 

 

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; 

O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, 

    that takest away the sins of the world, 

    have mercy upon us.

 

 

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People:      And with thy spirit.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

 

The Celebrant continues:

 

Almighty God, who hast given thy only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

Please be seated.

 

THE FIRST READING | Isaiah 5:1-7

Let me sing for my beloved
my love-song concerning his vineyard:

My beloved had a vineyard
on a very fertile hill.

He dug it and cleared it of stones,
and planted it with choice vines;

he built a watchtower in the midst of it,
and hewed out a wine vat in it;

he expected it to yield grapes,
but it yielded wild grapes.

And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem
and people of Judah,

judge between me
and my vineyard.

What more was there to do for my vineyard
that I have not done in it?

When I expected it to yield grapes,
why did it yield wild grapes?

And now I will tell you
what I will do to my vineyard.

I will remove its hedge,
and it shall be devoured;

I will break down its wall,
and it shall be trampled down.

I will make it a waste;
it shall not be pruned or hoed,
and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns;

I will also command the clouds
that they rain no rain upon it.

For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts
is the house of Israel,

and the people of Judah
are his pleasant planting;

he expected justice,
but saw bloodshed;

righteousness,
but heard a cry!

 

Reader:       The Word of the Lord.          

People:       Thanks be to God.

 

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 | Qui regis Israel

 

Said in unison

 

1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock;
shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.

2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh,
stir up your strength and come to help us.

8 You have brought a vine out of Egypt;
you cast out the nations and planted it.

9 You prepared the ground for it;
it took root and filled the land.

10 The mountains were covered by its shadow
and the towering cedar trees by its boughs.

11 You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea
and its branches to the River.

12 Why have you broken down its wall,
so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes?

13 The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it,
and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it.

14 Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven;
behold and tend this vine;
preserve what your right hand has planted.

15 They burn it with fire like rubbish;
at the rebuke of your countenance let them perish.

16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand,
the son of man you have made so strong for yourself.

17 And so will we never turn away from you;
give us life, that we may call upon your Name.

18 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts;
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

 

 

THE SECOND READING | Hebrews 11:29-12:2

 

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented-- of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

 

Reader:       The Word of the Lord.          

People:       Thanks be to God.

 

THE GOSPEL | Luke 12:49-56

 

Please stand as able.

 

Deacon:      The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People:       Glory be to thee, O Lord.

 

Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided:

 

father against son and son against father,

 

mother against daughter and daughter against mother,

 

mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."

 

He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"

 

Deacon:      The Gospel of the Lord.        

People:       Praise be to thee, O Christ.

 

 

THE SERMON | The Rev. Deacon Tim Murray

 

 

THE NICENE CREED | BCP 326

 

Please stand. Said in unison.  

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. 

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. 

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form III | BCP 387

 

The Leader and People pray responsively.

 

Leader: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

That we all may be one.

 

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;

That your Name may be glorified by all people.

 

We pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Paula and Chilton, our Bishops; Joseph, Archbishop of Northern Upper Nile; for Jesse, Betsy, Al, Tim, and Judy, our clergy; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

 

We pray for Joe, our President, and for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;

That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

 

We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries:

Catherine Bowles, Patty Dattilo, Jeffrey Eaton, Austin Gabis, Tyler Gabis, Ray Kean, Robert Robbins, Kerry Kean, Judy and Jim Tammi, and Laurie and Greg Michaels.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

That our works may find favor in your sight.

 

We pray for those who have requested our prayers:

David and Sandy, Don and Marcia, the Okonek family, Colin and Catherine, Doug, Sue, Jay, Dave, Phyllis, Cameron, Maribeth, Pat, Ruth, Brian, Ted, Barb and Steve, Patty, and Amy.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble.

That they may be delivered from their distress.

 

We remember today:

Judy Sanchez, Tim Okonek, Thomas Wigdahl, Philip Cutliffe, Helen Roberts, Lloyd Silver, Alex Gozzola, Deborah Greene, Ralph Morris, and Gustie Olson

Give to the departed eternal rest.

Let light perpetual shine upon them.

 

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom..

 

We pray for all in harm’s way in Ukraine, for the refugees, for the protection of all children, and for the Holy Spirit to diminish the hatred in the heart of the aggressors..

 

We pray for all those affected by gun violence, especially the mass shootings in our country: comfort those who grieve, protect those in danger, give wisdom and courage to those who can affect change, and take away our hate and vengefulness; give to our country a love for all your people, that we may protect and nourish them in your love, and become instruments of your peace.

 

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

 

The People may add their own petitions.

Silence.

The Celebrant adds a concluding collect.

 

 

THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION | BCP 330

 

Deacon or Celebrant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

 

Said in unison:

Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against thee
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved thee with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in thy will,
and walk in thy ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.

 

Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

THE PEACE

 

Celebrant:   The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

People:       And with thy spirit.

 

All may greet one another with the Peace of Christ.

 

 

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Please be seated.

 

The Holy Communion

 

THE OFFERTORY

 

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MUSIC AT THE OFFERTORY | Burgundy book 9, How great thou art, O Stor Gud

 

 

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Prayer II | BCP 340

 

Please stand as able

 

Celebrant:   The Lord be with you.

People:       And with thy spirit.

Celebrant:   Lift up your hearts.

People:         We lift them up unto the Lord.

Celebrant:   Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

People:       It is meet and right so to do.

 

Celebrant: It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.

 

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said.

 

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,

 

Celebrant and People:

 

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts:
Heaven and earth are full of thy Glory.
Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

 

The people stand or kneel.

 

Celebrant: All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.

 

For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

 

Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me."

 

Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

 

And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

 

And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;

 

By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN.

 

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

 

Celebrant and people:

 

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.