Grace Episcopal Church. The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Feast of the Presentation (transferred) 1 February 2015

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1 The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Feast of the Presentation (transferred) 1 February 2015 Holy Eucharist: 8:00 am Choral Holy Eucharist: 10:30 am Grace Episcopal Church The Reverend Deborah Phillips, Rector 385 Essex Street Salem Massachusetts (978) info@gracechurchsalem.org Web:

2 Holy Eucharist: Rite II The Word of God 8:00 AM The Opening Sentence page 355 The Gloria page 356 The Collect for the Day (said by all) facing page of leaflet The Lessons The people sit. Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 24:7-10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 facing page of the leaflet page 4 of the leaflet page 4 of the leaflet page 5 of the leaflet The Sermon The Reverend Deborah Phillips The Nicene Creed page 358 The Prayers of the People page 392 The Birthday Prayer page 6 of the leaflet The 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 B page 367 The Lord s Prayer page 364 The Breaking of the Bread page 364 Post Communion Prayer page 365 Blessing and Dismissal The Reverend Deborah Phillips, Presider and Preacher Paige Nalipinski, Assisting Lois Nicholson, Altar Guild 2

3 Choral Holy Eucharist: Rite II Opening Voluntary The Opening Rite 10:30 AM Hymn at the Procession The Hymnal 1982, #438 Lift up your heads Truro The Opening Sentence page 355 The Song of Praise Wonder, Love and Praise, #821 The hymn is sung through once in unison, and then twice more with the upper voices on the top part and the lower voices on the bottom. The Collect for the Day (said by all) Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Word of the Lord The Lessons The people sit. The First Lesson Malachi 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord, See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight-- indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in the days of old and as in former years. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3

4 Psalm 24:7-10 Frederick Ousley The Second Lesson Hebrews 2:14-18 Since God's children share flesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Lector People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #383 Fairest Lord Jesus St. Elizabeth 4

5 The Gospel Luke 2:22-40 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed-- and a sword will pierce your own soul too."there was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. The Sermon Gospeller People The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 5 The Reverend Deborah Phillips The Nicene Creed page 358

6 The Prayers of the People page 392 The Birthday Prayer Those celebrating birthdays in the month of February are invited to come forward. Said by all O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants 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. The Peace The Holy Communion Anthem at the Offering Harold Friedell The text of the anthem is found in the Book of Common Prayer on page 66 The Hymn at the Presentation The Hymnal 1982, #259 Hail to the Lord who comes Old 120th The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B page 367 Sanctus The Hymnal 1982, #S 129 The Lord s Prayer page 364 At the Fraction The Hymnal 1982, #S 163 All present are invited to receive the Holy Sacrament. Hymn at the Communion Wonder, Love and Praise, #499 Lord, you have set your servant free Song 1 Postcommunion Prayer page 365 Post Communion Hymn The Hymnal 1982, #657 Love divine all love s excelling Paderborn Blessing and Dismissal Voluntary 6

7 Worship Leaders The Reverend Deborah Phillips Presider and Preacher The Reverend Laurel Deery Deacon Ryan Patten Organist and Choir Director Hugh Mackay, Joanne Moar Vergers Campbell Boisvert Acolyte Joanne Moar Lector Judy Rhodes, Helen Watson-Felt Chalicers Jason and Christopher Barnes Ushers David Ashton, Caroline Watson-Felt Counters Lois Nicholson, Judy Rhodes Altar Guild Judy Rhodes Flowers 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. Today at 11:45 am The Annual Meeting of Grace Church will convene at 11:45 today in the church proper. After accepting the minutes from last year s meeting, we will introduce our new members and give a brief overview of the past year. There will be a discussion about our Sunday worship schedule for 2015 forward and then we will elect new leaders as we show our appreciate to those stepping down to participate in new ways at Grace Church. After we present the budget for 2015, we will gather in the Lobby of the Parish Hall for light refreshments and conversation. See you there! 7

8 Celtic Meditations Today at 5:00 pm, we will be listening to God through the prayers of our hearts and with the prayers and poetry of the Iona Community in Scotland and the prayers and poetry of the Carmina Gaedelica of Ireland. Our music comes from the Gaelic tradition, as well as our own Anglican hymnody. As we focus on the faith and patience of Simeon, we will consider the ways God brings the light of Christ to our lives and ways we bring this loving candle to the darkness in the world. All are invited to come into the quiet and peace. Our Prayers are offered for David Latinik, Dan Maurno, Sr. Jane SFN, Elsie Telford, Sue Morey, The Madden Family, David, Joe L Heureux, Joe Doherty, Giffy Russell, George and Sue Erickson, Kathleen Hoff, Pauline Grady, Pauline Zwicker, Vivien Forbes, Colin, Todd Cheney, Corey and Suzanne MacNeil, Karen Tucker, David, the Ryan family, Dorette Jodoin, Sally Coleman, Don, Jeanne Parler, Jeff Bowie, Gary Young, Jr., Elisabeth Thomas, Cindy Carr, Ross Dolloff, Fran Nalipinski, The Tache Family, Alison, Blair and family, Jeff and family, John Mason, Karen, Susan Warren, Camilo Notario, Jr., Esmunda Notario, Tom D., Robert Duff, Stephen Duff, Rick Rizoli, Ian J. Surabian, Ashley Galvin, Gerry M., Mary K., the Castiello Children, Eric Rielly, Maureen Joyce, Linda and Patrick Grant, the soul of Carol Sczerba Rielly, Glenn Murer, Carpenter Family, Karin O'Brien, Judy Rao, Marge Bastos, Patricia McDuffe, Beatrice Jideofor, Rachel Davis, Dr. Elizabeth Prout, Albert Engelken, Mary Carter, Harry Davis, Kori Rodriguez, Mary Manning, Pat Carr, Love, Tiffanie Surabian, Nate, Phoebe and family, Jannett, Marcie, Andrew Rossi, Norman Belanger, Joanna Morse, Virginia Steadman, Soiesette Robinson, Lisa J., Nancy Moore, Sarah Fialho, Jeannie and Harry W, Hank and Ann Cook, Doña Yoya, Patrick O'Donoghue, Kathleen Hoff, George and Sue Erickson, the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Salem Public Schools, especially the Nathaniel Bowditch School, for the peaceful repose of the soul of Bertram Furrowh, brother of Pauline Grady, and for Mary Florence Barnes, in whose loving memory the flowers are given..david Latinik David Latinik took a tumble last week and is recovering in rehab in Beverly. If you would like to send a card or note to David, please send them to his home at 44 Sonning Rd. Beverly, MA and please continue to keep him in your prayers. 8

9 Bowditch School Event this Friday!!!! 9

10 Calendar for the Week Today 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:30 am Parish Choir Rehearsal 10:15 am Nursery Care 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 am Church School 11:45 am Annual Meeting 5:00 pm Celtic Meditations: Candlemas Monday 9:30 am Staff Meeting Office Hours 6:00 pm North Shore Deanery Meeting at Trinity, Topsfield Tuesday 9:30 am Music Staff Meeting 6:00 pm AA Wednesday Office Hours 1-3 Office Hours 4:00 pm Choir School 7:30 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday Office Hours 4:00 pm Choir School Rehearsal at Christ Church Andover Friday 6-8pm Mid-winter Dance in Abbot Hall (A Bowditch School partnership event) Saturday 7:30 1:30 Yoga 9:00 am Music Together Sunday 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:30 am Parish Choir Rehearsal 10:15 am Nursery Care 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 4:00 pm Four Choirs Festival All Saints, Chelmsford 5:00 pm Celtic Meditations: Healing 6:00 pm Bible Study with light refreshments 10

11 Come fishing with us! This month s Young and the Restless Chapel is the story from last week s Gospel. Join us as we are called to put down our nets and follow him. 11

12 Grace Episcopal Church A parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts The Right Reverend Alan Gates Bishop Diocesan The Right Reverend Gayle E. Harris Bishop Suffragan 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 Vestry Anne Busteed Joanne Moar Peggy Carter Willand Jonathan Davis, Angela Williams, Tom Lemons Eric Fialho, Caroline Watson-Felt, Tom Lemons, Jacquie Valatka, David Ashton, Melissa Barnes Senior Warden Junior Warden Clerk Assistant Treasurers Members of Vestry 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