325 East First Street, Edmond, OK Phone: (405) Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 16, :00 a.m.

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1 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK Phone: (405) Prelude Announcements Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 16, :00 a.m. Hymn in Procession Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Hymnal 530 All standing, the Celebrant says People Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Celebrant says 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. The following is sung, all standing Song of Praise This is the feast Hymnal 417 1

2 Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading Genesis 25:19-34 All sit. These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. The children struggled together within her; and she said, If it is to be this way, why do I live? So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her, Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger. When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. Esau said to Jacob, Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished! (Therefore he was called Edom.) Jacob said, First sell me your birthright. Esau said, I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me? Jacob said, Swear to me first. So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to 2

3 Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Second Reading Romans 8:1-11 There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of 3

4 death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law-- indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn O what their joy and their glory must be Hymnal 623 All stand. Holy Gospel Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 All stand. Deacon People The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell 4

5 among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen! Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Nicene Creed All stand. 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. 5

6 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 People All remain standing In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, Lord, have mercy. For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord. Here and after every petition the People respond Lord, have mercy. For N. our Presiding Bishop, for N. (N.) our own Bishop(s), for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord. For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. [For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.] For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. 6

7 For those in positions of public trust [especially ], that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. [For all who live and work in this community [especially ], we pray to you, O Lord.] [For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.] For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. For this congregation [for those who are present, and for those who are absent], that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord. [For our enemies and those who wish us harm; and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.] [For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O Lord.] For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord. [For, we pray to you, O Lord.] For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God. Confession of Sin All kneel. The Deacon then says 7

8 Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence. Minister and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Priest stands and says Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Peace All stand. Celebrant People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Offertory Representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar. 8

9 Great Thanksgiving The Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: 9

10 The people stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ 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. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. The Celebrant then continues And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 10

11 People and Celebrant 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. Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept. The Celebrant says The Gifts of God for the People of God. All baptized persons are invited to receive Holy Communion. Postcommunion Hymn Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Hymnal 344 After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. 11

12 Celebrant and People God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Blessing The priest blesses the people. Hymn in Procession Give praise and glory unto God Hymnal 375 Dismissal Deacon People Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Concluding Voluntary 12

13 Welcome to St Mary s! We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more information about St. Mary s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew or the Guest Book in the entryway. Sunday Summer Worship Service Schedule 7:30 a.m. Traditional Language with Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Liturgy Eucharist with organ Morning Prayer Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel CONTACT INFORMATION The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon office@stmarysedmond.org Website: Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) EVENTS 13

14 FORMATION Thursday Bible Study July 20 and July 27 9:30am - 11:30am This is a DVD driven, group study. Participants are encouraged to purchase a study guide ($11 and available at the first session.) Session Titles: 1. Sparks, squabbles, spats and such: our words matter 2. On filling gaps and zipping lips: listen to others, talk to God 3. Opinion-slinging and salty speech: assessing our digital tongues 4. Gossip, flattery, and people pleasing: how to speak the truth in love 5. Pause before you pounce: on cultivating soft speech 6. As sweet as Honey: Wonderful ways to use your words. For more information contact, Anne Winzenread, (405) or AnneWinz@hotmail.com Vacation Bible School, August 1-3 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Quieres ir a Perú? We've got your passport! Pack your bags and travel with Lola and her buddies up into the Andes where you will discover that God gives us comfort, patience, peace, love, joy. We are still looking for two Crew Leaders to guide the children from place to place. If interested in helping, contact Beverly Whitaker (405)

15 PRAYERS Sunday, July 16, 2017 We Especially Pray for The Right Revd George Lindsey Russell Bruce in Ontario, Canada, The Right Revd Michael Oulton in Ontario, Canada, St. Matthew s in Sand Springs, St. Bede s in Westport, our diocese, our parish, and for our school. For those in need We pray for Andrew, Charlie, Kay Lynn, Curtis, Steve, Roger, Julia, Ann, Robin, Raechell, the families of Bob Kem, Caroline Killian, Lynn Anderson, and Pat Hoig For our troops on active duty Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach For those who have died Bob Kem, Sr Caroline Killian Lynn Anderson Pat Hoig Anniversary Prayer Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for Discernment Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with us as we consider the renewal and mission of our congregation. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us by your Holy Spirit to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it, and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 15

16 MISSION AND MINISTRY We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ. Mission Trip Stock Options For the past 12 years, our young people have been participating in a summer mission trip through Group Workcamps. This year, St. Mary s Youth will join youth groups from across the country, and perhaps internationally, in New Bern, NC. The mission trip is an opportunity for our young people to witness and experience what it means to live as Christ has called us, which is to worship God and serve others. This experience is amplified by the journey to and from our service location. We serve the local community by performing home improvement projects for those who are financially or physically incapable of making the needed repairs and improvements to their homes. Among other things, these projects involve repairing roofs, interior/exterior walls, painting and providing handicap access to their homes in the form of decks and ramps. Each day of work is sustained by three devotions that take place in the morning before we go to work, at Noon while we are in the midst of our work, and in the evening as we rest from our work. These devotions strengthen our personal relationships among crew members, within our youth group, and most importantly with God. Our presence, and the work we perform, brings hope to the community that goes way beyond their home improvements we make. We remind them of the everlasting hope that comes from being willing followers of Jesus! When we return to St. Mary s, we arrange a celebration where the kids share their witnesses of how their service not only brought joy and smiles to their residents, but how their presence has compelled residents to begin or recommit to having their own relationship with God. 16

17 What is Mission Trip for St. Mary s Youth? It is a life changing experience for ALL! Through its budget, the parish provides foundational support for youth ministry, but you can provide the additional financial support needed to make this mission trip a success. Your gift not only assists in helping St. Mary s fulfill its calling as a church to reach beyond its own walls with the gospel message, but strengthens the foundation of the church. Prayer Blankets Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive a blanket upon which special prayers had been offered. A small donation is appreciated for nonmembers. ($10) UCO Pantry Reminder The Central Pantry still and always needs your support with canned protein, fruit, and women s hygiene items. Altar Flowers Altar flowers are offered to the Glory of God. They can be designated In Memory of or In Thanksgiving for a person who has touched your life or an event that has special meaning to you. Please fill out a donation form located on the bulletin board across from the kitchen or a form located in the back of the pews. Remember to include your $60 payment and designate the Sunday of your chose. Please make checks payable to St. Mary s Episcopal Church. If any questions, contact Diane Wilson (405) The flowers at the Altar are given to the glory of God: In Celebration of Dick s birthday by: The Haag family 17

18 NEWS Downloadable Bulletins The 10:00 am weekly service bulletin is now available on the front page of our website: Now you can use your tablet or smart phone if you prefer that over our paper bulletins. Just know that the wifi at the church is limited, so you may want to use your device data or download the bulletin from home before the service. St. Mary s Publication Deadlines include: Magnificat the 15th of each month Mid-Week Update Monday, 5 p.m. of each week Weekend Announcements Wednesday, noon each week 18