The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 W The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2018 The Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. ELCOME to Christ Church, Georgetown. We are grateful for your presence this morning. If you would like to learn more about Christ Church or become more closely associated with this community, we encourage you to complete a pew card, which may be placed in the offering plate, given to an usher or member of the clergy, or mailed to the Parish Office. We hope you will return to Christ Church and worship with us again soon. For detailed information about the mission, ministry, work, and witness of the parish, including the complete schedule of Sunday and weekday services, visit our website: We extend a particular welcome to the children and youth among us, all of whom are encouraged to fully and actively participate in the liturgy. Children are also invited to peruse the worship resources at the back of the church. Optional nursery care for children three years of age and younger is available in the Parish Hall at 3116 O Street, NW. Please remember to silence all mobile phones and other electronic devices. Personal listening systems for the hearing impaired are available. Please speak with an usher. T HE ENTRANCE RITE The service follows the order for Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, which begins on page 355 in The Book of Common Prayer. The musical setting of the ordinary of the Eucharist is by Robert J. Powell (b. 1932). ORGAN VOLUNTARY: The Peace may be exchanged. from Rubrics Dan Locklair (b. 1949) THE OPENING ACCLAMATION All stand as the clergy, choristers, and assisting ministers enter. Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The says THE COLLECT FOR PURITY LMIGHTY God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse A 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 All join in singing GLORIA IN EXCELSIS THE SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. LESSED Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, B read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

3 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD All sit for THE LESSON: Hebrews 10:11-25 E VERY priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, and since then has been waiting until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds, he also adds, I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The choristers sing PSALM 16 Conserva me, Domine Chant: A. Herbert Brewer ( ) 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the LORD, You are my Lord, my good above all other. 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the LORD always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

4 Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. All stand and join in singing the hymn. Stanzas 1 and 2 precede the reading of the Holy Gospel; stanza 3 follows. HYMN AT THE GOSPEL PROCESSION 686: Come, thou fount of every blessing Nettleton THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 13:1-8 Gospeler The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ. S Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what large stones and A what large buildings! Then Jesus asked him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down. When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished? Then Jesus began to say to them, Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, I am he! and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birthpangs. Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. At the invitation of the homilist, children may come forward, gathering at the foot of the chancel steps. Others sit for THE HOMILY The Reverend Elizabeth F. Keeler THE NICENE CREED W All stand and join in saying E 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.

5 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM III Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. A period of silence is kept. Then the adds a concluding collect. THE CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION The says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. and M OST 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 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. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS All may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Then all sit for

6 T HE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM: O salutaris hostia O The begins the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture. As the alms are collected and the altar prepared, the choristers sing salutaris hostia, quae cæli pandis ostium, bella premunt hostilia: Da robur fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino sit sempiterna gloria. Qui vitam sine termino, nobis donet in patria. Amen. O saving Victim, opening wide the gate of heaven to us below, our foes press on from every side, thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. All praise and thanks to thee ascend for evermore, blest One in Three; O grant us life that shall not end in our true native land with thee. Amen. Words: attr. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225?-1274) Music: Edward Elgar ( ) All stand and join in singing THE DOXOLOGY AT THE PRESENTATION P RAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Old 100th THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B 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 him thanks and praise. The 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. Here a Proper Preface is said. 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:

7 SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT All join in singing W The people kneel. The continues E give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father, and We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

8 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 LORD S PRAYER And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, O and UR 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 FRACTION ANTHEM Cantor The breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. Then all join in singing The offers the following invitation. EHOLD the Lamb of God; behold him who takes away the sins of the world. B The Gifts of God for the of God. THE COMMUNION All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please make your need known at the altar rail. Those who do not wish to receive Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing. Please indicate this to the priest by crossing your arms over your chest. During the administration of Holy Communion, all join in singing HYMN 318: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Nyack HYMN 51: We the Lord s people, heart and voice uniting Decatur Place

9 After Communion, all kneel and say THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER E TERNAL 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 The blesses the people; the people respond Amen. THE DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. All stand and join in singing HYMN IN PROCESSION 598: Lord Christ, when first thou cam st to earth Mit Freuden zart Following the Children s Cross as it passes, all children and youth are invited to join in the procession to Sunday School classes in the Parish Hall. ORGAN VOLUNTARY: Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 533 Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY Richard Davies-van Voorhis, Crucifer Charles W. Charlie Bourne and Catherine D. Cate Dougherty, Torch Bearers Edward L. Teddy Ross, Second Crucifer and Paul Gambal, Chalice Bearer David J. English and Alexander Haslam, Head Ushers The Summerville and Wise Families, Ushers and Oblation Bearers Nora L. Cameron and Anne L. Emmet, Altar Guild Susan H. Dawkins and Elizabeth M. Evans, Flower Committee

10 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT S Rita Yoe to Leave Christ Church: After four and a half years as Youth Missioner at Christ Church, Rita Yoe has accepted a new position as Programs Coordinator at the Claggett Center, an Episcopal camp and conference center in Buckeystown, Maryland, where she will manage the summer camp and year-round programming for children, youth, and adults. Rita will remain in ministry at Christ Church through the Christmas season. She will begin her tenure at the Claggett Center in mid- January. Rita s departure is a significant loss for the Christ Church family. We will miss her immensely. It is a wonderful opportunity for Rita, however, and we offer heartfelt congratulations on her appointment and best wishes for an exciting new phase of life and ministry. The Claggett Center is most fortunate to get her! Stewardship Update: The Stewardship Co-chairs and Vestry are deeply grateful for the overwhelming response to this year s campaign. As of Wednesday, November 14, pledges for 2019 totaled nearly $1,000,000 toward our goal of $1,550,000. We have received roughly 40 new pledges totaling $61,000. Pledge increases from more than 90 households total $188,000. In addition, the average pledge has increased by nearly $1,000. If you have not yet made a financial commitment for the coming year, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. The Vestry, which meets this week, will soon begin making decisions about the 2019 operating budget. Your pledge will have a real impact on the planning process. To submit a pledge, visit the parish website and click on Pledge at the top right-hand corner of the screen, or fill out a pledge card, found in the pews, and drop it in the offering plate today. Planned Giving: All parishioners are invited to remember Christ Church in their estate plans. The Church is like a cairn. We all leave a stone when we get to the top of life s hill. Together, we can commit some of our strength to support those who come after us, just as we rely on the strength of those who have come before. For more information, contact the Rector. Adult Forum: The Adult Forum series, entitled Scripture and Christian Ethics: How the Bible informs our decisions, will continue today, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall, with a presentation by Dr. Barry Seltser. Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place today, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. The liturgy will include works by Herbert Sumsion, Thomas Tallis, and Richard Webster. Choral Evensong will continue on first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service. Christ Church is one of a few parishes in the U.S. to offer this beautiful, quintessentially Anglican liturgy with such frequency. Please plan to join us. GMC Winter Shelter: Today, Christ Church once again welcomes Georgetown Ministry Center s Winter Shelter, during which the Parish Hall Auditorium becomes home to 10 men and women who are experiencing homelessness. If you would like to be part of this twoweek ministry, contact parishioners Liza Ballantine: lizaballantine@gmail.com, or Rick Shewell: rick_shewell@msn.com. New volunteers are welcome. Please consider helping to prepare a meal, spending the night, or supporting the many forms of hospitality we extend to these important Georgetown residents. Youth Service Opportunity: All young people of the parish are invited to assist in preparing a meal for residents of the GMC Winter Shelter. Volunteers in grades 9 12 will serve today, 5:30 8:30 p.m. (in conjunction with Youth Confirmation Class); volunteers in grades 6 12 will serve on Sunday, November 25, 5:30 8:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe. Youth Confirmation Class: The second of this year s Confirmation Classes for high school students will be held today, 5:30 8:30 p.m. The focus of the session will be Christian mission. During a portion of the class, participants will prepare and serve dinner to residents of the GMC Winter Shelter. Parishioners in ninth grade and above are invited to attend all the classes, held on Sunday evenings throughout the year, and to discern whether they wish to be presented for the Sacrament of Confirmation at Washington National Cathedral in May. In order to be confirmed, students must attend five of six sessions; classes may be completed in a single year or over the course of multiple years. For more information, contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe.

11 Thanksgiving Day Eucharist: As is our custom, there will be a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the Church. The full Choir of Christ Church will be present. Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, and there will be no services until Sunday, November 25. Women s Bible Study: All women of the parish are invited to participate in this Fall s exploration of Revelation, the final book of the Bible. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 8:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room. The text, Frederick Schmidt s Conversations with Scripture: Revelation, may be purchased through amazon.com or by contacting the Reverend Elizabeth Keeler. Men s Ministry Group: The group s next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m., in the Memorial Room. Discussion will be led by parishioner Tim Carrington. Do join us for fellowship, a simple supper, and a beer. Bicentennial Lecture: On Sunday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m., in Keith Hall, parishioner Sidney Lawrence will make a presentation on the genesis of his recentlyunveiled Bicentennial drawing, an historic panorama featuring all three Christ Church buildings and the city of Washington. All are welcome. A Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent: The annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place on Sunday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. It will feature works by Benjamin Britten, Stephen Cleobury, George Frideric Handel, James MacMillan, Paul Manz, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and Elizabeth Poston, as well as classic congregational hymns such as O come, O come, Emmanuel, Creator of the stars of night, and Lo! he comes with clouds descending. A reception will follow. Please note that the 5:00 p.m. Eucharist will be moved to 6:00 p.m. so that parishioners who wish to do so are able to attend both services. Stanford Scriven, and David Willcocks. Arrive early to ensure seating. A reception will follow. Please note that the 5:00 p.m. Eucharist will be moved to 6:00 p.m. so that parishioners who wish to do so are able to attend both services. Christmas Pageant: The annual Christmas Pageant will take place on Friday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. All children and young people of the parish are invited to participate. Students in grades 6 8 who are interested in character roles, and students in grades 9 12 graders who are interested in serving as narrators or helping backstage are asked to contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe by November 25. Bicentennial Choral Evensong: The year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Christ Church will conclude with a special service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 6, at 5:00 p.m. A festive reception in the Parish Hall Auditorium will follow. Please note that there will be no 5:00 Eucharist this day. Christ Church Ski Trip: Attention Christ Church Skiers! Join us for a wonderful, long weekend of fellowship and fun: Three days of skiing (four nights) at Mount Snow Resort in Somerset, Vermont, Friday, February 8 Tuesday, February 12, We will arrive Friday evening and depart Tuesday morning. Those who must leave on Sunday night are welcome to join us for part of the trip. The cost for individual accommodation, based on a group of 15 people, is $375, although 20 spaces are available. We will all make our own way to the resort. The nearest airport, Albany, New York (ALB), is 68 miles away. Lift tickets (2 day): $115.99; lift tickets (3 day): $149.99; lift tickets and ski rental (2 day): $173.99; lift tickets and ski rental (3 day): $ Online prebooking is required. The group reservation will be held until December 1. To indicate your interest in the trip, c o n t a c t p a r i s h i o n e r T i m C o l e, J r : yothmot@gmail.com, as soon as possible. A Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas: The annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place on Sunday, December 16, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. Modeled after the famed service held each year at King s College, Cambridge, this festive, candlelit liturgy will include works by Bob Chilcott, Morten Lauridsen, William Mathias, Boris Ord, Sergei Rachmaninoff,

12 PARISH CALENDAR The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost, November 18 Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two with Children s Homily, 9:00 a.m. Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Adult Forum, 10:00 a.m., Keith Hall Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 11:15 a.m. (followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall) Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel Choral Evensong, 5:00 p.m. (followed by a reception in Keith Hall) Youth Confirmation Class, 5:30 p.m., Parish Hall Monday, November 19 Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Friday, November 23 (Parish Office closed) Saturday, November 24 The Feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 25 Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two with Children s Homily, 9:00 a.m. Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Adult Forum, 10:00 a.m., Keith Hall Morning Prayer: Rite One, 11:15 a.m. (followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall) Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel (followed by a reception in Keith Hall) Tuesday, November 20 Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel Art Class, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Auditorium Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Wednesday, November 21 Morning Prayer, 7:30 p.m., Chapel Holy Eucharist, 7:40 p.m., Chapel (followed by breakfast in Keith Hall) Art Class, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Auditorium Thrift Shop, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Parish Hall Lower Level Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Yoga Class, 6:00 p.m., Keith Hall Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22 (Parish Office closed) Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. Nursery care for children three years of age and younger is available at the Parish Hall on Sundays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information about or to sign-up for any of the events or programs listed above, please contact the Parish Office. Christ Church Georgetown 31st and O Streets, NW Washington, DC info@christchurchgeorgetown.org The Reverend Timothy A. R. Cole, Rector The Reverend Elizabeth F. Keeler, Assistant to the Rector The Reverend Elizabeth B. Gardner, Assistant to the Rector Mrs. Crystal J. Carpenter Hardin, Seminarian Mr. Jonathan M. Pucik, Seminarian Mr. Thomas P. Smith, Organist and Choirmaster