St. Paul s Episcopal Church

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1 St. Paul s Episcopal Church St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions! Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019, 10:30 A.M.

2 Liturgy of the Word Processional Hymn Christ upon the mountain stands Blessed be the one, holy and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever. Amen. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2

3 Gloria S 280 Glory to God in the highest 3

4 The Collect of the Day Transfiguration Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson Exodus 34:29-35 Lector A reading from the Book of Exodus. Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God 4

5 The Psalm Psalm 99 Lector Let us read verses of Psalm 99 responsively, starting with the pulpit side and answering from the organ side. 1 The LORD is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One. 4 "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob." 5 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. 8 O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds. 9 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One. 5

6 The Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Lector A reading from Paul s Second Letter to the Corinthians Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn # 133 O Light of Light, Love given birth 6

7 The Gospel Luke 9:28-36 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. About eight days after Peter had acknowledged Jesus as the Christ of God, Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend Barbara A. T. Wilson 7

8 The Nicene Creed 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 Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. (Silence) For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; 8

9 Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Jeff, our Diocesan Bishop, and for all other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. We especially pray this week for Gail, Puzz, Dan Wilson, Colleen Wilson, Joyce Kotvan, Chris Rogers, Zachary and the Jacobs family, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Clark, Myrna, Terry Costello, and Rosemarie. (The may add their own petitions.) Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. (The may add their own petitions.) Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 9

10 The Confession of Sin All Let us confess our sins to God. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace : The Peace of the Lord be always with you! And also with you! (Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. ) The Offertory The Holy Communion Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. Offertory Anthem St. Paul s Choir 10

11 Jubilate Deo! Attributed to W. A. Mozart, Edited by James Kirby Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Hymn #380, Vs. 3 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. 11

12 By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Child, born of Mary, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: Sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Lord S

13 And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our ancestors: God of Abraham and Sarah; God of our Savior Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Almighty God, through Jesus Christ our great High, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN. 13

14 And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen The Breaking of the Bread (Silence is observed after the bread is broken.) Fraction Anthem: My flesh is food indeed S 169 The Gifts of God for the of God. (The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you.) 14

15 Communion Hymn # 137 O wondrous type! O vision fair Prayer after Communion Let us pray. All Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Announcements and Special Prayers God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants Jimmy Russell, Emily Russell, and Jane Nenonen as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God, whose beauty and intention fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epiphany Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, Mother of us all, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Recessional Hymn # 347 Go forth for God; go to the world in peace 15

16 The Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Sundays 8:00 AM (spoken service); 10:30 AM (with music) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Sundays: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children meet in the St. Timothy Center, Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:15 AM Adult Formation meets in the Conference Room or Parish Hall St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois Parish Office: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM The Reverend Barbara A. T. Wilson, Rector; revbarbara@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Julie Rogers, Brittany Altepeter, Karyn Perkins, Nursery Attendants Our Wardens and Vestry, Marv Kombrink, Senior Warden, Maureen Gerrity, Junior Warden, 16

17 Pat Brown, Treasurer, Rebecca Smith, Clerk, Terry Dickow, Donna de Oliveira Today s Ministers The Reverend Barbara A. T. Wilson Adam Frieberg Melissa Fickling Luke Stubblefield Jane Nenonen Jacob Maas Jamie Stubblefield Jocelyn Prall Marilyn Cleland Freyja and Rick Johns Julie Rogers, Brittany Altepeter Rick Johns Presiding Eucharistic Minister Second Chalice Acolyte Lector Intercessor Usher Altar Guild Flower Guild Coffee Hour Nursery Counter Today, Sunday, March 3, 2019, Transfiguration Sunday The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Kids USA Training 9:00 A.M. Parish Hall Choral Anthem Rehearsal 10:00 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee Hour and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall This Week March 3, 2019 through March 10, 2019 Wed Mar 6 Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 P.M. Sanctuary Thu Mar 7 Children s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M. Sanctuary Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. PH/Sanctuary Sat Mar 9 Lectionary Bible Study 12:00 P.M. Conf. Room Sun Mar 10 The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary 17

18 A New Ministry Adult Formation. 9:00 A.M. Parish Hall Nursery/Childcare 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. TimothyCtr Choral Anthem Rehearsal 10:00 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Announcements Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Two weeks ago, Mother Barbara introduced Annette Forster of Kids Hope USA and Jennifer Tallitsch, principal of Lincoln Elementary School, who spoke briefly at our 10:30 a.m. service about the Kids Hope USA ministry. Anyone interested in learning more about this wonderful new ministry can visit kidshopeusa.org, pick up an information card in the parish hall or contact Pam Kombrink, Director, at or A training meeting for new mentors will be held today, March 3 rd, at 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Other New Opportunities Mother Barbara will be leading a Lectionary Bible Study of the weekly scripture readings on Saturdays at Noon in the Conference Room. All are welcome. A new group will be forming for Mindful Meditation with Mother Barbara, offering guidance in mindfulness meditation. If there is interest, Tuesday Noon or evening could provide an opportunity to 18

19 sit in holy silence with others to share the present moment. Please Mother Barbara or call the office if you are interested. Each session will be a little less than an hour in duration. We will primarily focus the meditation on our breath, which is God's first and lifelong gift to us. Mindfulness meditation practice offers a strong foundation for contemplative prayer, too. Lent and Adult Formation Lent begins this year on March 6 th with the Ash Wednesday Service at 6:00 PM followed by a potluck soup supper. Please see the signup sheet in the Parish Hall. This year, we will be observing the season with a Wednesday evening soup and bread supper together with focused group study of Fr. Richard Rohr s, Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy. The study begins by tackling the question of what Christians actually mean when we say, Jesus died for our sins, in the session on Atonement Theology, at 6 PM on Wednesday, March 13. For those who cannot make the Wednesday evening sessions, the same talk will take place at 9 AM on the first Sunday in Lent, March 10 and Sundays following. Other topics covered through the weeks in Lent will be Eco- Spirituality, The Cosmic Christ, Orthodoxy vs. Orthopraxy, and Mysticism over Moralism. All sessions are free and open to the public. It is hoped that St. Paul s folk will be joined by others from the larger community who may be interested in the discussions or may just want to sample the soup! Cardboard Boxes for the Garden Do you have any empty cardboard boxes? If they are clean, mostly brown, and not waxy or glossy, the church garden team would love to have them to line the aisles of the church garden and raspberry 19

20 patch and keep down weeds. To donate, break them down flat and bring them to the parish hall by Sunday, April 6. We'll need dozens. Questions? Contact Jacob Maas or Heidi Haverkamp NIU Grace Place Campus Ministry St. Paul s is scheduled to provide the evening meal at Grace Place on Tuesday, April 2 nd. Please see Jocelyn Prall for more information if you are interested in participating. Rector s Discretionary Fund Collection Today Donations allow us to assist people in need in our community. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry. Food Pantry Collection is Next Week, March 10 Parishioners are reminded that next Sunday, March 10th, is Food Pantry Sunday. Please place your donations in the baskets provided. Contributions may be made at any time during the month. Celebration of New Ministry We will celebrate The Reverend Barbara A.T. Wilson s installation as Rector at St. Paul s on Tuesday, April 30 th, at 7:00 PM. The Right Reverend Jeffrey Lee will preside and The Revered David Pike will preach. A reception will follow. All are welcome! Rite I Service 20

21 The Rite I spoken service will now be held every Sunday except for the fifth Sundays of each month: March 31 st, June 30 th, September 29 th, and December 29 th. Communication!!!!! There are a lot of things happening at St. Paul s! A new form has been developed so that the office can keep up with events and programs and be sure information is communicated to all who should know. In addition, the new Audio Video System in the Parish Hall has many capabilities for streaming, playing DVD s, slide shows, music, etc. To both ends, we are asking that you fill out a Communication and Tech Request Form for your events and or turn it in to the office. Copies of the form will be available in the Parish Office and on the table in the Parish Hall. If you need help putting an announcement together, Susan is happy to assist. For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, - to hear the Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community! Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights 21

22 in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! Citations: Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Cover Photo: Transfiguration of Jesus, Wikipedia.com Prayers of the : Book of Common Prayer, Form VI Household Prayers: Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year C. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Processional: Christ upon the mountain stands, Words: Mark Schweizer, Music: Robert Lehman, Copyright, St. James Music Press, Gloria: S 280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis, Setting Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932), Copyright, Church Publishing, Inc., The 1982 Hymnal. Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow # 380, Vs. 3. Words: Isaac Watts ( ), para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken ( ) Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?), The 1982 Hymnal. Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord, S 129, The Holy Eucharist II, Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Church Publishing Inc., The 1982 Hymnal. Fraction Anthem: My flesh is food indeed, S 169 The Holy Eucharist, Ray W. Urwin (b. 1950), Copyright The 1982 Hymnal. 22

23 Prelude: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Will Thompson Postlude: Sarabande Carl Bohn Household Prayer: Morning Lord Jesus Christ, as morning dawns, be our light in this new day. Let our lives reflect your glory, our words show forth your goodness, and our actions shine with your grace; in your holy name we pray. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Lord Jesus Christ, as evening comes, be our light and hope in darkness. Draw near to us in grace, surround us with your presence, and fill us with your peace; in your holy name we pray. Amen. A word about the Household Prayers: 23

24 These prayers are printed on a page of their own so that you can tear them out and use them in your devotions at home. These prayers come from an anthology titled Feasting on the Word, that includes several liturgies for services. The prayers reflect the readings of the week, including special feast days. 24