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! Pentecost Sunday June 4, :30 A.M.

2 The Liturgy of the Word We stand to sing and pray. Processional Hymn # 48 O day of radiant gladness Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Gloria in excelsis: Glory to God S 280 2

3 The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons 3

4 The First Lesson Acts 2:1-21 Lector: A reading from the Book of Acts. When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: `In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, 4

5 and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' " Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Benedic, anima mea Lector: Let us read a portion of Psalm 104 together. 25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. 26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great. 27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it. 28 All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season. 5

6 29 You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. 30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. 31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth. 32 May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works. 33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke. 34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being. 35 May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD. 37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. * Hallelujah! The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Lector: A reading from Paul s First Letter to the Corinthians. No one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by 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. 6

7 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body-- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free-- and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn # 700 O love that casts out fear The Gospel John 7:37-39 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, Out of the believer s heart shall flow rivers of living water. Now he said this about the Spirit, which believers in him were to receive; for as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 7

8 The Sermon The Reverend Ed Bird Silence for meditation The Renewal of Baptismal Vows The stand. I call upon you to renew the solemn promises and vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced Satan and all his works, and promised to serve God faithfully in his holy catholic Church. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 8

9 Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Prayers of the for the Day of Pentecost Intercessor Let us unite our hearts and minds in prayer for our world, saying: Almighty God, hear our prayer. 9

10 Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor. For the church throughout the world. Inspire the sons and daughters of your church for prophetic witness to your truth, and upon old and young give clarity of vision to acknowledge your saving power in the world. We pray especially for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, and Ed, our.*for the congregations of North East India, our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the South Sudan; and for congregations in the Oak Park Deanery: St. Michael and All Angels in Berwyn; St. Helena in Burr Ridge; Our Saviour in Elmhurst; Grace in Hinsdale; Emmanuel in LaGrange. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For nations of the world and its leaders. Overcome the babble of misunderstanding among the nations, and let all people hear in their own language and recognize in their own culture your unifying message of love. We pray especially for our President, Donald, our Governor, Bruce, and our Mayor, Jerry. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For planet Earth, our home. By your Spirit, renew the earth, make us good stewards of its resources, and teach us to enjoy its abundance rightly. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For our neighbors and members of our civic community. Teach us to be good neighbors, to live in peace with one another, and in friendship share the joys and burdens of daily life. 10

11 Almighty God, Silence Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor hear our prayer. For our children. Bless our children, protect them from danger, and help parents and caregivers nurture them so that they may mature in wisdom and grow in grace. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For our enemies. Bless our enemies and show us how we may do good to them for the sake of Jesus Christ. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For those in need of healing. Among those known to us, God, send your healing Spirit upon those who are sick in body or mind, restore them to health, and restore to them the joy of salvation. We pray especially for Ernie Prock, Gail Piper, Elizabeth George (Puzz), Laura, Paula Hofer, Terri, and Barbara, Kurt, Kara, Jim, Ryan, Kendall, Bill, Rick, Jackie, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Kathy, Patricia, Monica Grayson, Joi and Darryl Shenciurlt, and Dorothy Robinson. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays, especially for Sean Sitzes; and for all those celebrating anniversaries this week, especially Debi and Jordan Meyers. Silence 11

12 Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Almighty God, hear our prayer. We remember before you those who have died that your steadfast love may shelter them in the peace of your eternal light. Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence Almighty God, hear our prayer. In your mercy, Almighty God, receive our prayers and, according to your wisdom, provide all that we need; through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. *Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYERS 12

13 The Offertory The Holy Communion Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Hymn #612 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer D Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. 13

14 It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we say, Sanctus S 129 Holy, holy, holy Lord We remain standing or kneel We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. 14

15 When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation. Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new. And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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." Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, Memorial Acclamation in Unison We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God. 15

16 Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, matriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, with St. Paul and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken 16

17 Fraction Anthem S 163 Agnus Dei Lamb of God 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. Communion Hymn # 508 Breathe on me breath of God 17

18 Prayer after Communion When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Please stand for the prayer and blessing Let us pray. In Unison Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Procession into the World Hymn # 230 A mighty sound from heaven Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. 18

19 Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (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 Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center; 2 nd Sunday in September 3 rd Sunday in May. 9:30 A.M. Adults meet in the conference room year round, 9:15 A.M. St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois Parish Office: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: Parish Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 AM 2:00 PM The Reverend Edward T. Bird IV, Rector, revedbird@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Ministries Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Peggy Newby, Senior Warden, Pat Brown, Treasurer, Julie Stubblefield Gretchen Schlabach, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Marv Kombrink 19

20 Today s Ministers The Reverend Ed Bird Presiding Clergy Peg Newby Eucharistic Minister Marilyn Cleland Crucifer /Acolyte Marilyn Cleland Lector Mechelle Goodenough Intercessor Bill and Jennie Cummings Ushers Jocelyn Prall Altar Guild Marilyn Cleland Flower Guild Jocelyn Prall and Peg Newby Coffee Hour Hosts Julie Rogers and Brittany Altepeter Childcare Adult Sunday School Nursery and Childcare Available The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Coffee/Fellowship Today, Sunday June 4th, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 9:15-10:15 A.M. Conf. Room 10:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Flowers on the altar are given by Rhys and Jocelyn Prall In Thanksgiving for Kaden This Week June 4th, 2017 through June 11th, 2017 Sun May 28 Adult Sunday School 9:15-10:15 A.M. Conf. Room Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall 20

21 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. Meet The Reverend Ed Reverend Ed would be delighted to get to know all the people at St. Paul s. Please don t hesitate to call or come by, suggest meeting for coffee or for lunch, or request a visit to your home. You can call him at the Parish Office at anytime or on his mobile #, , or send an to revedbird@stpaulsdekalb.org. 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. We have had many requests recently. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry. Food Pantry Collection is Next Week, June 11th Parishioners are reminded that next Sunday, June 11th, will be Food Pantry Sunday. Contributions may be made at any time during the month, not just on the 11th. We hope that everyone will participate, even in a small way. T-Shirts Still Available Lobster Boil T-Shirts are still available in the Parish Hall. Most sizes can still be purchased in yellow and sand. They are $15.00 each. Make checks payable to Women of St. Paul and leave in the envelope on the table. 21

22 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 in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! 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! 22

23 Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A Cover Photo: Pentecost, Ed DeGuzman, touchtalent.com Gloria: S 280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis, Setting Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932), Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. The Prayers of the and Household Prayers. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year A. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. 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.; Louis Bourgeois. Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord S 129 Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. Fraction Anthem: Jesus, Lamb of God: Agnus Dei S 163 Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. 23

24 Household Prayer: Morning Spirit of God, source of life, refresh my spirit, reshape my desire, and re-create my heart, that I may show forth your enduring glory; through Jesus Christ. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Spirit of God, you sustained me during the work of day; sustain me as I rest this night. Let my evening meditations be pleasing to you, that I may rise in the morning to rejoice in your goodness. Awake or asleep, I will sing your praise while I have being; through Jesus Christ. Amen. 24