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1 Washington Street near Broadway THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9 July :30 am - Morning Prayer 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist 10:00 am - Sung Eucharist Please switch off all cellular telephones, and other electronic devices before the Liturgy begins. Also, kindly refrain from audible conversation to respect those wishing to pray and listen to the organ prelude. Thank you. ORGAN - One Faith, One Quiet Wait J.S. Bach ( ) HYMN 367 Laudes Domini THE ENTRANCE RITE COLLECT FOR PURITY Prayer Book, page 323 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (Hymnal 713) Prayer Book, page 324 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, who hast taught us to keep all thy commandments by loving thee and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to thee with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

2 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD THE FIRST LESSON - A Reading from the Book of Zechariah Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. (9:9-12) Lector The Word of the Lord. GRADUAL - Exaltabo te, Deus People Thanks be to God. 8 The Lord is gracious and full of com - / passion, * slow to anger and of great / kindness. 9 The Lord is loving to / everyone * and his compassion is over all his / works. 10 All your works praise you, O / Lord, * and your faithful servants / bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your / kingdom * and speak of your / power; 12 That the peoples may know of your / power * and the glorious splendor of your / kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting / kingdom; * your dominion endures throughout all / ages. 14 The Lord is faithful in all his / words * and merciful in all his / deeds. 15 The Lord upholds all those who / fall; * he lifts up those who are bowed / down. Psalm 145:8-15 Music: Jerome Webster Meachen (b. 1930) THE SECOND LESSON - A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my 2

3 flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! (7:15-25) Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. SEQUENCE: HYMN Hollingside THE HOLY GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew People Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said to the crowd, To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn. For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon ; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners! Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds. At that time Jesus said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (11:16-19, 25-30) Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. THE SERMON Dean Vang THE NICENE CREED Prayer Book, page 327 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant The Lord s kindness is established for ever. Filled with gratitude, let us ask our faithful God to bless us with every good gift. Assisting Priest That the leaders of the church will accept the yoke of Christ through lives of gentle and humble service, especially their leaders, Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Frances, the Bishop of Rome; Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; William, our Diocesan; Daniel, our Assisting Bishop; and Marshall and Paul, our Priests, so that their oneness will show forth the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 3

4 Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. That the leaders of this and every country will banish war and promote peace throughout the world, Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That all who are overworked and bear heavy responsibilities may find rest and refreshment, Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That all who worship here may trust in Christ and learn discipleship through his teaching, Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. That those who have died, will celebrate everlasting life in the reign of God, Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant Most merciful Father, we ask you to hear the prayers of your Church. Comfort us with your peace, bless us with your Spirit, so that our faith and confidence in your Son may endure all hardships. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, who has revealed you to us. A just Savior is he, for ever and ever. Amen. Celebrant and People Lord Jesus Christ, when you come among us, you proclaim the Kingdom of God in this and every place: Grant that your presence and power will make this parish church a home of spiritual refreshment and healing. We acknowledge our thankfulness to you for the generosity of those who have and continue to support our Capital Campaign. Open our loving hearts so that our mission may prosper and your Name be glorified. This we ask through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Assisting Priest Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. 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. 4

5 The Celebrant concludes with an Absolution. THE PEACE Celebrant People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST AT THE OFFERTORY: HYMN Stuttgart THE GREAT THANKSGIVING, Eucharistic Prayer II Prayer Book, page 340 PROPER PREFACE OF THE LORD S DAY of God the Son Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT (Hymnal 797), sung by all OUR FATHER Prayer Book, page 336 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD: AGNUS DEI (Hymnal 712) sung by all Prayer Book, page 337 MINISTRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION THE CONCLUDING RITE POST COMMUNION PRAYER Prayer Book, page 339 THE BLESSING DISMISSAL Assisting Priest People Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. HYMN 11 St. Stephen ORGAN - A Mighty Fortress is Our God Albert Pomper ( ) 5

6 WORSHIPING THIS MORNING We welcome all visitors to Bethesda. Please identify yourself to the clergy and sign the Register in the Narthex, located next to the vestibule door. Large print copies of the service leaflet are available. An usher would be happy to assist you. A wheelchair, located near the handicap lift in the vestibule, is available to those who require it. Please join us for REFRESHMENTS on the Terrace, immediately following the ten o clock liturgy. ASSISTING AT OUR LITURGIES TODAY 8:00am 10:00am Celebrant Dean Vang Dean Vang Assisting Priest Father Evans Lay Eucharistic Minister[s] Robert Bullock Robert Bullock Sean Byrnes Sean Byrnes Lay Eucharistic Visitor Virginia McMorris Bell Ringers Diane Robinson Mark Claverie Lectors Sean Byrnes Robert Bullock Ed Peticolas Ushers Tom Moeller Rick Wissler Diane Robinson Mark Claverie Hospitality Host[s] Tim & Jack Conners NOTICES During the month of July, the EUCHARISTIC ELEMENTS of bread and wine are given to the Glory of Almighty God by Bill Read in loving memory of Eda M. Read. The FLOWERS AT THE HIGH ALTAR are given to the Glory of Almighty God by Jane Agee in loving memory of William Hugh Agee. 6

7 In our INTERCESSIONS FOR THE CHURCH today, we pray for Anglican Communion Okinawa - (Japan) Diocese of Albany Christ Church, Schenectady Our Parish Homes of the Good Shepherd SIGN UP FOR MINISTRY: During the summer season, known more commonly as Ordinary Time, we welcome members of the congregation and visitors to read at both the 8 am and 10 am Masses, one for the earlier liturgy, two for the latter. Sign-up lists can be found at the narthex lectern. We also invite those who wish to share a MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY [cold beverages and snacks] after the ten o'clock liturgy to sign the designated list, also at the narthex lectern. Please Sara Manny saramanny@gmail.com INVITATIONS to Bethesda s Annual Gala at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club on July 31 are available at the back of the church. PLANNING AHEAD: FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION: Dean Vang will once again offer classes to prepare young children to receive the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. An orientation will be offered on Sunday, September 10, immediately following the 10 am Eucharist. Parents and children should plan to attend. A basket in the vestibule awaits your contributions of hygiene products to Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). These are taken monthly to assist those in need. Your assistance in gratefully appreciated. NEW Please send all notices for the church bulletin to office@bethesdachurch.org Office Hours: The PARISH OFFICES are open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday. FORWARD DAY BY DAY for May through July is available in the back of the Church. THANK OFFERING OPPORTUNITY: If you would like to make an offering of flowers or Eucharistic Elements, please contact the Parish Office by phone ( ) or (barbara@bethesdachurch.org). Your gift is appreciated by all. Bethesda Episcopal Church is now a participant of PAYPAL! You can now make your gift to Bethesda by going to bethesdaepiscopalchurch@gmail.com 7

8 THIS WEEK AT BETHESDA July 10 - July 16 Monday Feria Tuesday Benedict of Nursia Wednesday Feria Thursday Feria Friday Feria Saturday Feria Sunday THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 6:30 p.m. - Evening Prayer - High Altar 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with Healing Transcept Altar 9:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Home of the Good Shepherd, Saratoga Springs 7:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer Transcept Altar 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist High Altar 10:00 a.m. - Sung Eucharist High Altar Refreshments The Courtyard The Very Reverend Marshall J. Vang, Interim Rector The Reverend Paul F. Evans, Assisting Priest Mr. Landon M. Moore, Postulant for Holy Orders Mrs. Barbara Latzko, Parish Administrative Assistant Mr. Farrell Goehring, Organist/Director of Music Dr. Kathleen Slezak, Choral Director Mr. Robert E. Bullock, Verger (518)

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11 THE PARISH VESTRY Churchwardens Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Darren Miller, Senior Churchwarden Catherine Berheide, Junior Churchwarden Vestry Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Jane Agee Mark Claverie Field Horne Gordon Boyd Pamela Houde Denise Limoli Mark Griffin Mayumi Kato Sara Manny Geneva Henderson, Clerk John Van der Veer, Treasurer The Very Reverend Marshall J. Vang, Interim Rector The Reverend Paul F. Evans, Assisting Priest Mr. Landon M. Moore, Postulant for Holy Orders Mrs. Barbara Latzko, Parish Administrative Assistant Mr. Farrell Goehring, Organist/Director of Music Dr. Kathleen Slezak, Choral Director Mr. Robert E. Bullock, Verger (518)

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