Grace Episcopal Church. The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. St. Michael and All Angels. 29 September 2013

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1 The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost St. Michael and All Angels 29 September 2013 St. Michael Grace Church Window Holy Eucharist: Rite II 8:00 AM Choral Holy Eucharist: Rite II 10:30 AM Grace Episcopal Church The Reverend Deborah Phillips, Rector 385 Essex Street Salem Massachusetts (978) Web:

2 The Holy Eucharist: Rite II The Word of God 8:00 AM The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer, page 355 A Bidding Prayer facing page of theleaflet The Gloria page 356 The Collect of the Day facing page of theleaflet The Lessons The people sit. Genesis 28:10-17 page 4 of the leaflet Psalm 103: page 4 of the leaflet Revelation 12:7-12 page 5 of the leaflet John 1:47-51 page 5 of the leaflet The Sermon The Reverend Deborah Phillips The Nicene Creed page 358 Peace Presider People The Holy Communion All things come of thee, O Lord And of thine own have we given thee. The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer A page 361 The Breaking of the Bread page 364 Postcommunion Prayer page 365 Blessing and Dismissal The Reverend Deborah Phillips, Presider and Preacher David O Ryan, Assisting Lois Nicholson, Altar Guild Judy Rhodes, Flowers 2

3 Holy Eucharist: Rite II The Word of God Opening Voluntary: Let all mortal flesh keep silence 3 10:30 AM Ryan Patten Hymn at the Procession The Hymnal 1982, #282 Christ, the fair glory Caelites plaudant The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer, page 355 A Bidding Prayer Dear People of God: In this season of Michaelmas, it is our delight and joy to hear once more the message of the angels, as they call us and protect us as we approach the Son of God in his heavenly realm. Let us hear and heed in Holy Scripture the story of God s loving purpose for us, of St. Michael s battle for our souls and of the angels at his command, singing God s praises without ceasing. But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world, for peace and justice on earth and for the unity and mission of the Church for which Jesus died. Let us pray for All Saints Church Peshawar, Pakistan, for the victims and survivors of the bombings, and for all Christians in any kind of danger. And because the angels particularly watch over them, let us pray for the poor and helpless, the homeless, the hungry and the oppressed, the sick and those who mourn, the lonely and unloved, the aged and the little children, as well as all those who do not know and love the Lord Jesus Christ. And we pray especially for those on our Parish Prayer List, and those whom we now name, either silently or aloud. Finally, let us remember before God that whole multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in Christ, we are one for evermore,. The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life, and to the fellowship of the citizens above, may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen. The Song of Praise The Hymnal 1982, S 278 Glory to God William Matthias The Collect of the Day Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

4 The Lessons The people sit. The First Lesson Genesis 28:10-17 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the LORD stood beside him and said, "I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place-- and I did not know it!" And he was afraid, and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven." Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 103: Chant: Francis Jackson 4

5 The Second Lesson Revelation 12:7-12 War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world-- he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #453 As Jacob with travel Jacob s Ladder The Gospel John 1:47-51 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon 5 The Reverend Deborah Phillips The Nicene Creed page 358 Peace

6 The Offertory Sentence Anthem at the Offering O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo gaudent omnes Sancti! Amicti stolis albis, sequuntur Agnum, quocumque ierit. The Holy Communion Tomás Luis de Victoria Hymn at the Presentation The Hymnal 1982, #625 Ye holy angels bright Darwell s 148th The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A page 361 Sanctus The Hymnal 1982, S 128 Holy, holy, holy Lord William Matthias The Lord s Prayer At the Fraction The Hymnal 1982, S 165 Jesus, Lamb of God William Matthias All present are invited to receive the Holy Sacrament. Hymn at the Communion The Hymnal 1982, #454 Jesus came adored by angels Lowry Postcommunion Prayer page 365 Postcommunion Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones Lasst uns erfreuen Blessing and Dismissal Voluntary: Allegro from Voluntary VII in D Minor The Reverend Deborah Phillips Ryan Patten Hugh MacKay, Joanne Moar Rodney Bedell, Campbell Boisvert Stephen Allen Walt and Juli Lederhaus Jon Papps, Peter Little Gary Young, Megan O Connell Lois Nicholson, Judy Rhodes Judy Rhodes Worship Leaders O how glorious is the kingdom in which all the saints rejoice with Christ, clad in robes of white they follow the Lamb wherever he goes. John Stanley Presider and Preacher Organist and Choir Director Vergers Acolytes Lector Chalicers Ushers Counters Altar Guild Flowers 6

7 A Special Greeting to Visitors Welcome to those of you here for the first time. The Episcopal Church offers all the sacraments of the Catholic Tradition to anyone who is a baptized Christian and who desires such sacrament. Please feel free to come to the communion rail to receive the bread and wine, or to receive a blessing. All are welcome to the rail, as all are welcome to reverently receive the heavenly food of God. Please fill out a Visitor Card located in the pew. We d love to send you our weekly electronic newsletter, so please add your address. You may also use this for your donation to the church to place in the plate during the offertory anthem. The priest will be available after the service to answer any questions you might have. Our Prayers are offered for M. Thomas Shaw, Gayle Harris, the Latinik Family, Pauline Grady, Pauline Zwicker, Vivien Forbes, Colin, Todd Cheney, Maureen McHugh, Corey MacNeil, the Aroko Family, the Ryan family, Scarlett Rohnke, Dorette Jodoin, Sally Coleman, Don, Bill, Jeanne Parler, Jeff Bowie, Nancy Dolan, Gary Young, Jr., Elisabeth Thomas, Cindy Carr, Ross Dolloff, Sharon McCabe, Fran Nalipinski, The Tache Family, Megan and family, Alison, Blair and family, Bernice Conway, Jeff and family, John Mason, Tema Moar and family, Eddie Rodriguez, the DaSilva family, Karen, Susan Warren, Camilo Notario, Jr., Esmunda Notario, Malala, Tom D., Robert Duff, Stephen Duff, Rick Rizoli, Keith, Ian J. Surabian, The Littlehue/Cutter Family, Jacquie Valatka, Ashley Galvin, Eleanor Robinson, Melissa Swan, Mary Murphy, Ronald Birchmore, Gerry M., Danielle R., Mary K., Peter Brown, Glenn Murer, Carpenter Family, Karin O Brien, Judy Rao, Kathy Christopher, Marge Bastos, Paul Williams, Marcia and Frank, Patricia McDuffe, the Clancy s, Beatrice Jideofor, Rachel Davis, Dr. Elizabeth Prout, the Gaddipatti Family, Albert Engelken, All Saints Church, Peshawar, Pakistan, Carol Gorevitz and Mary Carter, Harry Davis, and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, All Saints Church, Stoneham Trinity Church, Stoughton, St. Elizabeth s Church, Sudbury, Church of the Holy Name, Swampscott, Merrimack Valley Project.. Godspeed, Rebekah This morning we say goodbye to Rebekah Clark as she moves to Oregon to be closer to her West Coast Family. Rebekah has shared her voice in the choir, her leadership and her compassion and love with us all. Come wish her Godspeed at a special reception following the service. 7

8 Midweek Eucharist Away on Sunday? Couldn t make it to church? Why not come on Wednesday at 6:45 pm? This half hour service will use Eucharistic prayers from a variety of churches in the Anglican communion. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Adult Study of Anglican Prayer With the Book of Common Prayer The way we pray shapes what we believe. This study of the Book of Common Prayer will offer insight into the richness of the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. This week, we consider the Hatch, Match and Dispatch, liturgies, known as Holy Baptism, Holy Matrimony and the Burial Office. So come with your questions or suggestions for ways the liturgy at Grace Church can deepen your faith. All are welcome to attend. The classes meet Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 pm. Please join us as you seek to deepen your experience of Christ. Fellowship Time Each week, members of the parish take turns hosting coffee hour. The Tuckers make the tea and coffee every week, and we bring the other light refreshments. Don t forget to sign up on the sheet on the Bulletin Board to take your turn at hosting. Next week, Maureen McHugh will host our special St. Francis Coffee Hour, and on October 13th, we will all contribute to our Stone Soup. Check you calendars and see if you are available to host sometime from October 20th on. Choral Evensong upon feast day of St. Francis The Choir School at Grace Church will present their first Choral Evensong for the season at 5:00 pm this Wednesday. The canticle will be a setting of the Nunc Dimittis by George Dyson and the anthem will be For the Beauty of the Earth, by Konrad Kocher. This is the familiar tune from The Hymnal There will also be a time for the Blessing of the Animals during this 30 minute service. Please consider coming to sing God s praise and to support these students in their ministry. 8

9 Schedule this Week Today: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Church School 11:30 am Special Reception for Rebekah Clark Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 2:00 pm Music Staff Meeting 1:00 to 4:00 pm Office Hours 6:00 pm AA Meeting 4:00 pm Choir School 5:00 pm Evensong and Blessing of Animals 6:00 pm Adult Study 6:45 pm Holy Eucharist 7:30 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Office Hours 10:30 am Reception of Eric Fialho and Thomas Tucker Into the Episcopal Church at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston Sunday: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist and Birthday Prayer 9:30 am Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am Holy Eucharist with Birthday Prayer and The Blessing of the Animals No Church School 11:30 am Special St. Francis Coffee Hour 9

10 All Things Bright and Beautiful A Celebration of St. Francis with the Blessing of Animals Bring your pets to church to be blessed as we celebrate their loving companionship and give thanks for all creation. Wednesday October 2 5:00 PM Choral Evensong The Choir School at Grace Church Sunday October 6 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Parish Choir The entire neighborhood (and beyond) and your pets are invited to come to either service. Hope to see you there! 10

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12 Grace Episcopal Church A parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts The Right Reverend M. Thomas Shaw, SSJE Diocesan Bishop The Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris Bishop Suffragan The Right Reverend Roy F. Cederholm, Jr. Bishop Suffragan Retired The Right Reverend Barbara C. Harris Bishop Suffragan Retired The Reverend Deborah Phillips Rector The Reverend Laurel Deery Deacon Ryan Patten Director of Music Tom and Karen Tucker Property Stewards Hugh MacKay and Joanne Moar Vergers Hala O Keeffe Administrator Vestry Anne Busteed Senior Warden Jacquie Valatka Junior Warden Gary Young Treasurer Peggy Carter Willand Clerk Jim Dean, Eric Fialho, Marc Hawlena, Members of Vestry Joanne Moar, Megan O Connell. Mark Steadman Grace Episcopal Church 385 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts (978) info@gracechurchsalem.org Web: The Mission of Grace Church is to unconditionally invite all people to join us in building a faithful Episcopal congregation that goes out into the community and through prayer, presence, and partnering improves the quality of life by bringing everyone closer to God. 12