Holy Eucharist. The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday January 20, 2019 at 10:30 am

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1 Holy Eucharist The Second Sunday after the Epiphany Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday January 20, 2019 at 10:30 am St Paul s Church in Englewood an Episcopal Parish in the Diocese of Newark and the Anglican Communion Welcome to St. Paul s We are glad you are here, and we invite you to enter fully into worship today, and to receive Communion or a blessing. We invite you to ask questions, explore, and to make yourself known to those around you. Please pick up a newsletter and any other information about the parish located at the entrances to the church. Join us for coffee hour and fellowship in the Parish Hall following the service. Help us make this a place where God s grace is freely shared by all. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. As the son and grandson of Baptist preachers, he was steeped in the Black Church tradition. To this heritage he added a thorough academic preparation, earning the degrees of B.A., B.D., and Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Boston University. King founded the Southern Christian ship Conference to spearhead non-violent mass demonstrations against racism. Many confrontations followed, most notably in Birmingham and Selma, Alabama and in Chicago. His campaigns were instrumental to the passage of the Civil Rights acts of 1964, 1965 and King then turned his attention to economic empowerment of the poor and opposition to the Vietnam War, contending that racism, poverty and militarism were interrelated. After preaching at Washington National Cathedral on March 31, 1968, King went to Memphis in support of sanitation workers in their struggle for better wages. There, he proclaimed that he had been to the mountain-top and had seen the Promised Land, and that he knew that he and his people would be free at last. On the following day, April 4, he was cut down by an assassin s bullet. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and Congressional Gold Medal in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in His feast day was added to the calendar of saints in the Episcopal Church thereafter. adapted from Lesser Feasts and Fasts Parish Mission Statement The mission of St. Paul s Episcopal Church is to love God and our neighbor, continuing Christ s life in the world. With God s help, and embracing our diversity, we will proclaim the Gospel, seek the truth, and strive for peace and social justice.

2 Holy Eucharist The Lessons First Lesson Isaiah 62:1-5 Reader A reading from the Book of Isaiah. For Zion s sake I will not Prelude keep silent, and for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, until her Dominic Frigo, guest organist vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a Please stand as the Ministers enter and sing burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all Hymn 120 LEV Hymnal sweet spirit the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name The Presider welcomes the and then says that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be ALL Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so through Christ our Lord. Amen. shall your God rejoice over you. Gloria Hymnal 1982, S 277 Silence is kept for a space Collect of the Day Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Presider The Lord be with you. Thanks be to God. And also with you. Please remain seated and sing this metrical paraphrase of Psalm 36 Presider Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by Hymn 111 LEV Hymnal nettleton your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Christ s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Reader A reading the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Amen. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking Presider Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led by the Spirit of God ever says Let Jesus be cursed! and no your people out of slavery, and made them free at last; Grant one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. Now that your Church, following the example of your prophet there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties love, and may secure for all your children the blessed liberty of of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit Amen. the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by Please be seated 1 2

3 Reader the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. Silence is kept for a space Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. Please stand for the Gospel procession and sing Hymn 106 LEV Hymnal precious lord Gospel Lesson John 2:1-11 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Deacon On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. Silence is kept for a space Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon 3 4 After the Sermon, we turn to the Book of Common Prayer Nicene Creed BCP, page 358 Prayers of the A New Zealand Prayer Book Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Son. Therefore in confidence and trust we pray for the Church: Father, enliven the Church for its mission. That we may be salt of the earth and light to the world. Breathe fresh life into your people. Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action. We pray for the world: Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace. That we may respect one another in freedom and truth. Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it. Teach us to care creatively for its resources. We pray for the nation and the world: God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others. That all may act with integrity and courage. Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours. May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. We give thanks for the blessings of this life: God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit. May they know the power of your healing love. Make us willing agents of your compassion. Strengthen us as we share in making people whole. We remember the sick and the suffering, and those in need:

4 We remember with thanksgiving those who have died in the faith of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone. Father, into your hands we commend them. Give comfort to those who mourn. Bring them peace in their time of loss. We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory. May their example inspire and encourage us. We pray for ourselves and our ministries: Lord, you have called us to serve you. ALL Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills; until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession of Sin BCP, page 360 The Peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Please greet one another in the name of the Lord Announcements The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Richard Smallwood Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills, Knowing my help is coming from You. Your peace, You give me in time of the storm. You are the source of my strength, You are the strength of my life. I lift my hands in total praise to You. Amen. Richard Smallwood As the gifts are presented, please stand and say together ALL Blessed are you, God of all creation; Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory And for the service of your kingdom. Blessed be God for ever. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving BCP, page 367 During the Great Thanksgiving, please sing Sanctus Hymnal 1982, S 130 Memorial Acclamation Hymnal 1982, S 138 Great Amen Hymnal 1982, S 146 The Lord s Prayer BCP, page 364 Breaking of the Bread BCP, page 364; Hymnal, S 154 Invitation Presider This is the table of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love and those who want to love more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have fallen short. Come, because it is the Risen Christ who invites you. It is the Risen Christ who meets you here. The Table of our celebration is our Lord s, therefore all people are welcome to come forward to receive God s blessing at the administration of Communion, regardless of age, denomination, or conscience. Please receive God s blessing in the manner of your tradition and comfort, either extending both hands to receive the bread and wine or crossing both arms upon your chest to receive a prayer of blessing. Should you desire a gluten-free wafer, please extend one hand, crossing the other upon your chest. The Bread and the Cup are given with these words Minister The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Recipient Amen. Minister The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Recipient Amen. 5 6

5 Anthem Gerald Near Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father s arms in welcome Now the hearing Now the pow r Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the body Now the blood Now the joyful celebration Now the wedding Now the songs Now the heart forgiven leaping Now the Spirit s visitation Now the Son s epiphany Now the Father s blessing Now Then the glory Then the rest Then the Sabbath peace unbroken Then the garden Then the throne Then the crystal river flowing Then the splendor Then the life Then the new creation singing Then the marriage Then the love Then the feast of joy unending Then the knowing Then the light Then the ultimate adventure Then the Spirit s harvest gathered Then the Lamb in majesty Then the Father s Amen Then Jaroslav Vajda, 1968 After Communion Please stand Presider Let us pray. from Common Worship ALL Father, in baptism we died to sin, rise again to new life, and find our true place in your living body. Send us out sealed in Christ s blood of the new covenant, to bring healing and reconciliation to this wounded world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn 1 LEV Hymnal lift every voice Blessing & Dismissal The Presider blesses the. Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Dominic Frigo, guest organist 7 8

6 You are welcome at St Paul s Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist with music 9:15 am Adult Forum, Guild Room 9:45 am Kids Mass 10:30 am Choral Eucharist Wednesday 6:30 pm Sung Vespers & Healing Eucharist, followed by a Bible Study The Reverend Dr William H. Allport II, Rector The Reverend Joanne O Neill, Deacon Mark A. Trautman, Director of Music Kaileen Alston, Director of Christian Education Diana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator Lisa Keenan, Accountant Cassius Griffith, Sexton George Gill, Gary Mason, Sunday Sextons 9 St Paul s Church in Englewood in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark 113 Engle Street Englewood NJ stpaulsenglewood.org