October 29, 2017 The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I. Fall-back next Sunday! Daylight savings ends. November 5.

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1 Fall-back next Sunday! Daylight savings ends November 5. St. Alban's proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ. October 29, 2017 The Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I According to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

2 ADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT EASTER PENTECOST Our church follows the Christian year (also called the Church year). For millennia, Christians have used this system to organize each year around the life of Christ. The Church Year begins at Advent, as we wait for the arrival of Jesus celebrated at Christmas. During Epiphany, we celebrate Christ revealing himself to the world. In Lent, we prepare for the remembrance of Christ's death during Holy Week and resurrection at Easter. On Pentecost, we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit, who sustains us in our life in Christ during the season known as Ordinary time. We re glad that you re here! St. Alban s is an Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Worship in our tradition is liturgical, which means that we use written prayers. This is an ancient and biblical way to pray. The liturgy makes worship something the community does, not just the minister up front. It helps us when our own words fail. It ensures we receive a steady diet of God s Word. And it reminds us every week of God s grace in Jesus Christ. Guests: Please complete the hello card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. If you have any questions, our ushers and ministers are here to help. After the service, stop by our welcome station for a St. Alban s tote bag. Children: Children are welcome in our services. If they get restless, feel free to take them for a walk in the courtyard or lobby. Our 9:00 and 11:15 AM services feature Children's Chapel. Our nursery is open from 8:45 AM-12:30 PM. Restrooms: Men s and women s restrooms are available on either side of the narthex (lobby). Changing tables are available in every restroom in the Parish Hall and office building across from the courtyard. Sunday School: Classes for all ages are offered at 10:15 AM. Adult Sunday School is in the Parish Hall. Visit stalbanswaco.org/sunday-classes for more information. Coffee Hour: Join us after the service for Coffee Hour. Please silence cell phones and mobile devices. Before the service, please be mindful of those preparing for worship. 2

3 THIS BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE Go to stalbanswaco.org/bulletins and click on the link for today s service. THE HOLY EUCHARIST - 7:30 AM Rite I, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Eucharist, meaning thanksgiving, comes from the Greek words for good and gift. THE WORD OF GOD Please stand. Opening Acclamation BCP 323 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. The Collect for Purity BCP 323 Summary of the Law and Kyrie BCP 324 Gloria in Excelsis BCP 324 The Collect of the Day BCP 183 Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And with thy Spirit. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated for the readings. The Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 34:1-8 Pew Bible, p. 168 Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho, and the Lord showed him the whole land: Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, and the Plain that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees as far as Zoar. The Lord said to him, This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, I will give it to your descendants ; 3

4 I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there. Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the Lord s command. He was buried in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day. Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not abated. The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the period of mourning for Moses was ended. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 90:1-5, Domine, refugium 1 Lord, you have been our refuge * from one generation to another. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or the land and the earth were born, * from age to age you are God. 3 You turn us back to the dust and say, * "Go back, O child of earth." 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past * and like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep us away like a dream; * we fade away suddenly like the grass. 13 Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? * be gracious to your servants. 14 Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; * so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. 15 Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us * and the years in which we suffered adversity. The Epistle 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Pew Bible, p. 959 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4

5 The Gospel (please stand) Matthew 22:34-46 Pew Bible, p. 804 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord. When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest? He said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he? They said to him, The son of David. He said to them, How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet? If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son? No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions. Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Keith Pozzuto Campus Missioner, Episcopal Student Center, Waco The Nicene Creed (please stand) BCP 327 Prayers of the (please kneel) BCP 328 Confession of Sin & Absolution BCP The Peace (please stand) BCP 332 Parish Announcements BCP 332 5

6 The Offertory THE HOLY COMMUNION As an act of gratitude and worship, we joyfully respond to God s gift of Jesus Christ by giving towards God s work through his church. Online giving at: stalbanswaco.org/give or text give to (432) The Great Thanksgiving (please stand) BCP 340 Sanctus BCP 341 The Lord's Prayer BCP 336 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337 The Prayer of Humble Access BCP 337 Invitation to Communion & Ministration of the Sacrament All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, tell the priest at the rail. Postcommunion Prayer (please kneel) BCP 339 The Blessing BCP 339 Please stand. The clergy and ministers depart. The Dismissal BCP 339 Thanks be to God. Feast of All Saints The Feast of All Saints will be observed with Holy Communion on Wednesday, November 1 at 11:30 am in the church. This service will include hymns and the First Wednesday Lunch will follow. Necrology On both Wednesday, November 1 and Sunday, November 5 we will read a list of St. Alban's members who have died in the past year. We will also print a list, called the necrology, of your loved ones who have died at any time in the past. To submit names for the necrology, please hilary@ stalbanswaco.org or call the church by October 30. 6

7 Getting Connected at St. Alban's TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERS Celebrant Preacher Deacon Lay Eucharistic Minister Vestry Person of the Day The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman The Rev. Keith Pozzuto The Rev. Neal McGowan Roy James Kathy Davidson We have been asked to pray for Frahm family Almuth Ewing Luther Brunson David Burton Mary Edwards Heidi Buchanan Bennie Buchanan Vo Family Smith Family ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles H. Herty III, and John D. Mayfield III, by Missy and Web Lowder. For altar flower orders, please contact Susie Farley for info and help. Cell: (254) PARKING Please be a good neighbor to our neighbors on 30th St. and Columbus Ave. During midweek church events and on Sunday mornings, if you are able, please use our parking lot to keep the residential streets clear. If you do use on-street parking, please be careful that you do not block driveways. Thank you! 7

8 Getting Connected at St. Alban's Saint Alban s Choir eugene lavery conductor baylor organ students organ GABRIEL FAURÉ Requiem 6:00 pm Sunday November 5 free admission 305 N. 30th Street Waco Texas 8

9 Getting Connected at St. Alban's Lay Eucharistic Minister & Usher Training LEM Training Today, 10:15-11:15 am in Mahan Commons. Usher Training Sunday, November 12, 10:15-11:15 am in Mahan Commons. Please contact to sign-up. VESTRY NOMINATIONS Nomination forms for vestry are available in the narthex and church office. You may also use our online form to submit a nomination. Nominations are due Friday, November 10. You may nominate yourself. Nominees must attend one of two vestry discernment meetings on Sunday, November 19 and Sunday, December 10 at 10:15 AM in the Rector's Office. Nominees wishing to go forward will be evaluated by the Nominations Committee. Those selected will stand for election at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2018, 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall. 9

10 Getting Connected at St. Alban's ST. ALBAN'S YOUTH MIDWEEK + EVENTS It's Fall, and St. Alban's Student Ministry is kicking off! Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM Midweek in the Parish Hall(Grades 7-12) Sundays: Sunday 10:15 AM The student ministry room is on the second floor of the outreach center. Contact the Rev. Neal McGowan at neal@stalbanswaco.org for more information about Youth Ministry at St. Alban's. From the Rector: "I have three rules for this class: I don't give homework, I refuse to be boring, and we do engage deeply with the Bible. Bring a Bible (or we'll give you one) and join us. This year, we're studying Matthew, a book on the life of Jesus and the upside-down kingdom of God. All are welcome! 10

11 THIS WEEK AT ST. ALBAN S TODAY 10/29 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:15 am Sunday School 10:15 am LEM Training, Mahan Commons 11:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II 2:00 pm AA Women, Outreach Center (1st floor), Rm. 9 3:30 pm Fall Festival MONDAY 10/30 7:00 am Morning Prayer, Higgins Chapel 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 TUESDAY 10/31 7:00 am Morning Prayer, Higgins Chapel 6:00 pm Al Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 6:00 pm Al-Ateen, Outreach Center (1st floor), Rm. 9 WEDNESDAY 11/01 7:00 am Morning Prayer, Higgins Chapel 10:15 am Rector's Bible Study, Parish Hall (childcare available) 11:30 am Holy Eucharist for All Saints, Church 12:15 pm First Wednesday Lunch, Parish Hall 4:15 pm Cherub Choir rehearsal, Music room 4:45 pm Choristers rehearsal, Music room 6:00 pm Adult Choir rehearsal, Music room 6:00 pm St. Alban's Youth: Midweek, Parish Hall 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 THURSDAY 11/02 7:00 am Morning Prayer, Higgins Chapel 7:30 am Men's Bible & Breakfast, Parish Hall FRIDAY 11/03 7:00 am Morning Prayer, Higgins Chapel 5:45 pm Al-Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 SATURDAY 11/04 10:00 am Choir rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 Office hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday 11

12 St. Alban s proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ. ST. ALBAN S SUNDAY WORSHIP 7:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite I) A spoken service of Holy Eucharist without music. 9:00 AM CHORAL EUCHARIST (Rite II) A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with organ and choir. Features Children s Chapel. 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes for all ages during the academic year. 11:15 AM CHORAL EUCHARIST (Rite II) A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with organ and choir. Features Children s Chapel. WEEKDAY SERVICES Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, 11:30 AM, Higgins Chapel Morning Prayer (commonly called the Daily Office) Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM, Higgins Chapel (On summer break; resumes in September) The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector aaron@stalbanswaco.org ST. ALBAN S VESTRY ST. ALBAN S STAFF The Rev. Neal McGowan, Curate neal@stalbanswaco.org The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon alberto@stalbanswaco.org The Rev. Judy Filer, Priest Associate Kim Arnold Interim Coordinator for Children s Ministries childrensministry@stalbanswaco.org Ricky Gamble, Sexton Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator hilary@stalbanswaco.org Rebekah Hughes Newcomer & Ministry Coordinator rebekah@stalbanswaco.org Eugene Lavery, Director of Music eugene@stalbanswaco.org Hannah Scholz, Organ Scholar Lori Youngblood, Business Manager lori@stalbanswaco.org A PARISH OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS Jerry Campbell, Sr Warden Claudia Raimondo, Jr Warden Bart Townsend, Treasurer Brennon Arnold, Clerk Pat Danley Kathy Davidson Emily Edwards Tracy Kelly Carol Melis Florence Scattergood Lynn Wisely John Wood The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle IX Bishop of Texas The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso Assistant Bishop After-hours Pastoral care: (254) facebook.com/stalbanswaco 305 NORTH 30TH ST. (AT WACO DRIVE) WACO, TEXAS (254) Summer office hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, M-F