The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

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1 The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany JAN. 14, :00 AM The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 1

2 Prelude The Word of God Opening Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be His kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Kyrie BCP 324 Collect of the Day BCP 163 First Lesson: Samuel 3:1-20 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. Then the LORD called, "Samuel! Samuel!" and he said, "Here I am!" and ran to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down. The LORD called again, "Samuel!" Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." Then the LORD said to Samuel, "See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears of it tingle. On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. For I have told him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be expiated by sacrifice or offering forever." Samuel lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the Page 2 January 14, 2018 Christ Church

3 LORD. Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. But Eli called Samuel and said, "Samuel, my son." He said, "Here I am." Eli said, "What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also, if you hide anything from me of all that he told you." So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. Then he said, "It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him." As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the LORD. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm 139:1-6, (spoken responsively by half verse) 1 LORD, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O LORD, know it altogether. 4 You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it. 6 Where can I go then from your Spirit? * where can I flee from your presence? 13 I will thank you because I am marvelously made; * 14 your works are wonderful, and I know it well. My body was not hidden from you, * while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. 15 Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book; * they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. 16 How deep I find your thoughts, O God! * how great is the sum of them! 17 If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; * to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours. The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 3

4 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food," and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, "The two shall be one flesh." But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Hymn #707 Take my life, and let it be Hollingside The Holy Gospel: John 1:43-51 Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People: Glory be to thee, O Lord. The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise be to thee, O Christ. Page 4 January 14, 2018 Christ Church

5 Sermon The Rev. Bennett G. Jones II Nicene Creed BCP 326 The Prayers of the People The Leader and People pray responsively In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. God of our salvation, hope of all the ends of the earth, we pray: That the world, and Donald, our President, may know Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace, we pray: That the Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop, may be one in serving and proclaiming the gospel, we pray: That all who are estranged and without hope may be brought near in the blood of Christ, we pray: That we may be bold to speak the word of God while you stretch out your hand to save, we pray: That all who serve in our Armed Forces, particularly, Matthew Blaisdell, Luke Mackie, Sean Bousquet, Victoria Carr, Matthew Carr and the members of the United States Marine Corps may know the strength of your presence, we pray: That those celebrating birthdays, Don Chase and Charles J. Morley, may be temples where the Holy Spirit can dwell, we pray: That the Church may be generous in giving, faithful in serving, bold in proclaiming, we pray: The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 5

6 That all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, may know the comfort and glory of your Son, Significant pause that petitions may be offered. We pray: That the Church may welcome and support all whom God calls to faith, we pray: That all who serve the gospel may be kept in safety while your word accomplishes its purpose, we pray: That the day may come when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, we pray: That we may always have clean hands and pure hearts so that our lives, and those for whom we pray, will reflect your holiness. Significant pause that petitions and thanks may be offered. We pray: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may ever be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession BCP 331 The Peace BCP 332 Welcome and Announcements Offertory Presentation of Alms The Holy Communion Page 6 January 14, 2018 Christ Church

7 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Old 100th The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer II BCP 340 Sanctus and Benedictus (sung) Page 9 The Lord s Prayer BCP 336 Prayer of Humble Access BCP 337 Invitation to Communion BCP 338 All baptized persons are invited to share in fellowship of our Lord s table. You may stand or kneel at the altar rail to receive. Instructions on Receiving Holy Communion Page 8 (During Communion All baptized persons are welcome to share in the fellowship of our Lord s table. Anyone desiring intercessory prayer, please join the prayer ministers located near the baptismal font.) Hymn #535 Ye servants of God Paderborn Post Communion Prayer BCP 339 The Blessing May God the Father, who led the wise men by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light, lead you also in your pilgrimage to find the Lord. Amen. May God the Son, who turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, transform your lives and make glad your hearts. Amen. May God the Holy Spirit, who came upon the beloved Son at his baptism in the river Jordan, pour out his gifts on you who have come to the waters of new birth. Amen. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 7

8 Dismissal Celebrant: People: Postlude Alleluia, alleluia. We have seen his glory, the glory revealed to all the nations. Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Music in this bulletin reproduced under OneLicense A and CCLI License #20285 If you are visiting today, we feel blessed that you have joined us to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you would like to know more about Christ Church, please fill out one of the Welcome Cards in the pews and visit our website Sanctus Page 8 January 14, 2018 Christ Church

9 We give thanks for... The Parish Administrator and Office Volunteers and pray for members and friends of the parish who are sick, sorrowful, or in any kind of trouble: Lin, Mustapha, Jen, John W. Walsh IV and family, Michelle, Jim, Maureen and Danielle Feeney, Michael Feeney, Lisa, Beth, Terry, Peg, Brenda, Nancy, Priscilla, Al and Marie Krapf, Joan Goodwin, Adam and Beth Goodwin, Benjamin and Margaret, Cheryl, Ernie Gould, Ron Gould, Paul Benoit, Donna Harlow, Bonnie, Priscilla Peabody, Pat, Peggy Braat, Kerry Woodruff, Beverly Maki, Phil & Kathy Adams, Brian Maki, Carol & Phil Nourie, Randy, Amy D., Lukas Mitchell Baker, Miles Davis, Bev Kersey, Norm and Nancy Fagan, and the family of Richard Dunham. For those serving in the Armed Forces and their families: Army: Todd Bajakian, Josh Beard, Amber & Cody Cuttin, T.J. Escalante, Mitchell Fortin, Emily Seco, Hunter Marshall, Dan Parker, Nick Poladian, Josh Romano, Ian Sinclair, Sade Warren, and Andrew P. Woodard, Jr. Coast Guard: Nicholas Jones Navy: James Mullin Marines: Matthew Blaisdell, Luke Mackie, Sean Bousquet, Victoria Carr and Matthew Carr Air Force: Jeremy Hatch, Jacob Mullin, Brian Rogers Altar Flowers are given... in thanksgiving of our Parish Administrator and Office Volunteers. Christ Church WIFI: If you wish to log into the church s wifi the following networks are available: CCFwifi-guest & CCFwifi_5GHz-guest. Password (same for both) is 569mainst Download today s worship bulletin from our website at: The worship bulletin is best viewed on a tablet type device such as an ipad or Kindle. Let your friends know you are worshipping with us today! Check-in with us The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 9

10 Announcements Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 28, 2018; There will be a combined Holy Eucharist at 9:00 am followed by a pot-luck brunch at10:15am followed by the Annual Meeting at 11:15am in Guild Hall. Please check the list below to see what you can bring: Last Name: A F: Salad, veggies or fruit; G - N: Quiche, a casserole, or sandwiches; O - Z: Dessert, finger type cookies, brownies, muffins Food Pantry: Items needed this week include: sleeved Ritz cracker, canned peas, instant oatmeal, and boxed rice Women s Group: Meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning January 10th through January 31st from 6:30pm-8pm. Please come join us for bible study and fellowship. Meetings will be held in the the Reception Room. Parish Phone Directory:Please contact Rhonda Whitman with any changes to name, address, , phone numbers, birthdays and anniversaries. Directory will be updated following the Annual Meeting. Safe Church: March 3rd, location Christ Church Fitchburg. There will be sign up sheets available at the Annual Meeting. If you are unsure whether you need to attend then please see a Vestry member. Instructions on Receiving Holy Communion at Christ Church Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion, The Lord s Supper) is open to all baptized people who desire to share in the fellowship of our Lord s Table. To receive, simply approach the altar rail when your row is invited. You may stand or kneel either is acceptable. To receive the bread, hold out your hands, one hand on top the other. The Bread is given with these words, The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. The customary response is Amen. When the chalice (cup) is offered, you may either take the bread you received and dip a small part into the wine OR you may drink directly from the chalice. The wine is given with these words, The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Again, the customary response is, Amen. If for any reason you prefer not to receive, you are invited to come forward for a blessing and you may indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest when a priest approaches. It is appropriate and acceptable to choose not to receive the wine. Indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest when the cup comes to you. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. Simply say to the priest, Gluten-free please. (It is OK really! - to interrupt us as we are saying The Body of Christ. ) Page 10 January 14, 2018 Christ Church

11 The Right Reverend Douglas J. Fisher 9th Bishop of Western Massachusetts ~Parish Staff~ The Rev. Bennett G. Jones II...Rector The Rev. Carolyn G. Jones.. Associate Rector Mr. Robert S. Potterton III..Organist and Choirmaster Mrs. Rhonda Whitman...Parish Administrator Mrs. Paula Cattel Webmaster/Communications Director ~The 2017 Vestry (Leadership Board) Officers~ Mrs. Marilyn Benoit..Senior Warden Mr. Gregory Roy..Junior Warden Mrs. Paula Cattel...Clerk Mr. Fedor Berndt, Jr Treasurer Vestry Members Ms. Tina Buscemi.2018 Mr. James Belmont.2018 Mr. Gregory Poladian 2019 Mrs. Lisa Wiley Mr. David Folding 2020 Mr. Dan H. Mylott.2020 The 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Page 11

12 SUNDAY, January 14th The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I Nave 8:45 am CRAWLZone available (until 15 minutes after last service) 9:09 am KIDZone and PRIMEZone 10:17 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Nave Coffee Hour to follow in the Bennett Room 11:45 am Praise Band Rehearsal MONDAY, January 15th 7:00 pm Finance meeting TUESDAY, January 16th 10:00 am Staff Meeting Reception Room Wednesday, January 17th 6:30 pm Women s Bible Study Reception Room THURSDAY, January 18th 4:00 pm Children s Choir, Youth Choir 6:30 pm Parish Choir SATURDAY, January 20th 8:30 am Men s Group Reception Room 9:30 am Praise Band Rehearsal SUNDAY, January 21st The 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I Nave 8:45 am CRAWLZone available (until 15 minutes after last service) 9:09 am KIDZone and PRIMEZone 10:17 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Nave Coffee Hour to follow in the Bennett Room 11:45 am Praise Band Rehearsal Page 12 January 14, 2018 Christ Church