St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722

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1 St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722 The Third Sunday of Advent Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist December 16, 2018 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

2 Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Lord, have mercy upon us. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 The Collect Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Please see readings on insert. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 12:2-6) BCP-86 Philippians 4:4-7 Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 3:7-18 Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People The Peace Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord s Prayer THE HOLY COMMUNION 2 The Rev. Charles W. Messer All Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-326 BCP-328 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339

3 Holy Choral Eucharist Rite II Holy Baptism 10:30 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD Organ Prelude Five Noels (from l Organiste) César Franck Choral Introit Savior of the Nations, Come, BWV 62 Johann Sebastian Bach Processional Hymn Hark! The Glad Sound! The Savior Comes H-72 Richmond Opening Sentences BCP-299 The Collect Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Please see readings on insert. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 12:2-6) BCP-86 Philippians 4:4-7 Gradual Hymn On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry (v. 1-3) H-76 Winchester New Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 3:7-18 Sermon Presentation and Examination of Candidate The Baptismal Covenant Prayers for the Candidate 3 The Rev. Charles W. Messer BCP-301 BCP-304 BCP-305 Procession to the Font Baptized in Water See page 10 Bunnesan

4 Thanksgiving Over the Water The Baptism The Peace Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION BCP-306 BCP-307 BCP-308 Anthem Rejoice in the Lord Alway Anonymous (16 th century) Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men; the Lord is e en at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in all prayer and supplication, Let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, Keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen. [Philippians 4:4-7] Presentation Hymn (TUNE) OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer B 4 BCP-367 Sanctus Franz Schubert S-130 Acclamation McNeil Robinson II S-138 Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 Fraction Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei Franz Schubert S-164 Communion Hymn Surely It Is God Who Saves Me H-679 Merton Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 The Blessing Hymn at the Retiring Procession The Dismissal BCP-366 Soon and Very Soon See page 11 BCP-366 Organ Postlude Preludium in A Minor (Phrygian), BuxWV152 Dietrich Buxtehude

5 It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. The flowers at the Altar today are given by Helen and Jim Acton in memory of their fathers, James N. Acton and C. Allen Patrick; their uncle, James R. Karns, and their cousin, Forman S. Acton. We welcome into the family of God Nora Jo Cinelli as we celebrate her baptism with her family and their friends. ANNOUNCEMENTS MUSIC IN TODAY S LITURGY: Today is the Third Sunday in Advent! At St. John s Church it is the practice that all the music in the liturgy is selected to reflect, amplify, or complement the themes of the appointed prayers and lessons for the day. During the Advent and Christmas seasons we will use Eucharistic Prayer B, because of its incarnational threads. We will also use liturgical music settings by Franz Schubert. The Choir will sing an Introit: two verses of an Advent Chorale by Johann Sebastian Bach ( ). The Choir will sing the appointed Canticle in an Anglican Chant setting by Keith Shafer, Organist and Director of Music at St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Augusta GA. based on a popular Canticle setting by Jack Noble White (b. 1938), Director of the Texas Boys Choir. The Offertory Anthem is a Motet setting of our Epistle lesson by an unknown 16 th Century English Composer. The Organ Preludes are five brief settings of old French Noels from a large collection of works for organ or harmonium by César Franck ( ) a French Romantic composer, organist (Ste.Clotilde, Paris) and teacher (Paris Conservatory). The Organ Postlude is a multi movement Praeludium by Dietrich Buxtehude ( ), one of the most important composers, especially for organ, of the German Middle Baroque. A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS is coming soon. The St. John s Choir, under the direction of Bill Clisham, with guest organist, Joanne Owen, will lead this magnificent service of readings, prayers, and music on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23, at 10:30 AM. This is a beautiful but simple liturgy, with carols and anthems old and new, spanning our first need for redemption in the fall of Adam to the birth of Emmanuel, God-with-Us. You won t want to miss it. Please invite your friends to join you/us for this special time of worship. 5

6 Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 75 people this week. The next volunteers are: 11/27 Rick and Bonnie, 12/4 Sue, 12/11 Laurie, 12/18 Open, 12/25 Holiday, 1/1 Holiday Thank you all for volunteering. December 18 is still open. Please volunteer if you are able. There is no Food Pantry on December 25 and January 1. We will resume on January 8. If you currently are not using offering envelopes and would like to have a box for 2019, please drop a note in the offering plate with your name and contact information or call the church office, on Tues thru Fri, 12:00 to 3:00. We appreciate the service of the Participants in Today s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Celebrants The People of St. John s Chalicist/Lector/POP Jim Davis 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally B. Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John s Musicians Bill Clisham, Minister of Music St. John s Choir Chalicist Courtenay Reece Lector/POP Ann Neff Acolyte Guild David Miller, Emma Bailey, Lizzie Boon Ushers Attendance Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 8:00 a.m :30 a.m Pledge $ Loose $

7 Counters 12/16 Bill Mecum, TBD 12/23,24,25,30 Ann Neff, Mary Anne Clisham This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, Dec 16 The Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, and Holy Baptism in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour. Tue, 12/18 Quilters; 12:00-2:00 p.m. Food Pantry; Wed, 12/19 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing in Chapel; 8:00 p.m. AA. Thu, 12/20 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner and Bible Study. Next Sunday: Sun, Dec 23 The Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the Church. 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour. Mon, 12/24 Tues, 12/25 Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. Family Eucharist (Children s Pageant); 10:00 p.m. Festival Offering of Music; 10:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist (Midnight Mass). Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel. 7

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9 Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856) David Miller - Junior Warden (609) Ann Neff - Clerk (856) Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908) Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) ECW President Eileen Miller (609) Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609) ecmiller114@gmail.com 10