The Rev. Steven J. Yagerman, Rector Ms. Suzanne McDonald, Music Director Ms. Kije Mugisha Rwamasirabo Seminarian Assistant

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1 The Rev. Steven J. Yagerman, Rector Ms. Suzanne McDonald, Music Director Ms. Kije Mugisha Rwamasirabo Seminarian Assistant 230 East 60 th Street, New York, NY Tel. (212) Fax. (212)

2 Welcome to All Saints! We are a spiritually centered, open community and we re glad to have you with us. Wherever you are in your life s journey, we invite you to consider All Saints as your spiritual home. There are many ways to experience God, to serve Christ and to grow spiritually. We encourage you to join us in prayer, service to others, mutual support, and for fellowship. There is a lot going on in our community and the yellow church leaflet in front of you highlights the key aspects of our activities. Please speak to our clergy or parishioners to learn more about our numerous events and opportunities. Dignified worship in this beautiful sacred space has been the foundation of our life as a community since its foundation in You are welcome to participate in the ways you feel most comfortable. All are invited to experience the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ by joining us at the altar. If this is your first visit to All Saints or if you'd like to learn more about us, please fill in the Welcome Card found in the pews. Blessings and Welcome! In Christ, Steve + The Rev. Steven J. Yagerman, Rector After the service, all are invited to the coffee hour in the back of the church. Part of our worship is call and response. Please feel free to speak up loud and clearly in those moments of the liturgy that call for congregational response. You will be setting a good example! Prayer Requests To request prayers, please see an usher at the entrance or contact Viviana at the Church office during the week: (212) ; info@allsaintsnyc.org. Notes about Service Text: BCP refers to the # in the Book of Common Prayer (the red book in the pews) Hymnal refers to the hymn # from the Hymnal (the blue book in the pews); hymns and canticles whose number starts with S are in the beginning of the Hymnal Bold italic text is for the parts of the service recited by all, such as Amen. All Saints is an Accessible Church. For assistance, please ring the doorbell or ask for Calvin.

3 THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 3, :00 am Sung Eucharist Service begins on page 355 in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Prelude Three Chorales M. Dupré ( ) From Le Tombeau de Titelouze Processional Hymn #379 God is Love, let heaven adore him Abbot s Leigh Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity BCP 355 GloriaS280 Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. THE LESSONS Congregation is invited to sit for the lessons. First reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21 O Lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; under the weight of your hand I sat alone, for you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail. Therefore, thus says the Lord: If you turn back, I will take you back, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall serve as my mouth. It is they who will turn to you, not you who will turn to them. And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless. Lector: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 105:1-8 Tune: Azmon (Hymn 493) Give thanks to God, make known his Name, His deeds, to everyone; Sing praise, sing praise to him and tell The wonders he has done. Recall the marvels God has done, The judgments of his mouth, O Abraham s children, Jacob s heirs, Whom he has chosen out. Rejoice in him, all hearts that seek To know his Name and grace; Search for the Lord and all his strength, And ever seek his face. The Lord is God, throughout the world His righteous laws prevail; His covenant and promises He keeps and will not fail.

4 Second reading: Romans 12:9-21 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. No, if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Lector: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn #605 What does the Lord require for praise Sharpthorne The Gospel:Matthew 16:21-28 Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you. But he turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. Then Jesus told his disciples, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom. Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rev. Richard Smith The Nicene Creed BCP 358 The Prayers of the People Form VI BCP 392 The Peace Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Announcements THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT All are invited to experience the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please follow the guidance of the ushers. If you wish to receive a blessing only, please cross your arms over your chest at the altar. If you would like a prayer for healing, please proceed to the chapel of the Magi (on your right) after receiving Communion. Offertory Solo I love Thee, Lord, My Strength, op. 2 no. 2 P. Cornelius Offertory Hymn #321 My God, thy table now is spread Rockingham The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Sanctus S129 Lord s Prayer BCP 364

5 Fraction Anthem S169 Communion Solo Bread of life op.73 F. Mendelssohn Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant: Let us pray. 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. Blessing Recessional Hymn #558 Faith of our fathers! St. Catherine Dismissal Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Prelude in c minor J. S. Bach ( ) Serving Today are Subdeacon Ms. Marian Hoffman Old Testament Lector Ms. Robin Rule Sacristan Ms. Marian Hoffman Ushers and Greeters Ms. Robin Rule Thurifer Mr. Maurice Jackson Verger - Mr. Calvin Garrett Sexton - Mr. Luis Cornier Soloist today - Sarah Bertrand Vestry Members David Bassiouni, Marian Hoffman (Wardens), Florence Arwade, Jan Follings, Maurice Jackson, Sean McKenzie, Dianne Roberts, Jim Sprouse, Andrea Tashjian. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE COMMUNITY MEAL Our Community Meal program changes in summer to a brown bag meal which guests can eat in Levy Hall or our garden, or take out. We still need volunteers! If you'd like to help make sandwiches and pack bags, our starting time is 2pm and the guests will be invited in at 4:00. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AND AT OUR WEBPAGE If you re a Facebook user and like our page or review us, it will encourage others to join us. Also be sure to visit our website at to see news, read the service sheet in advance, and follow a link to the lectionary readings. Father Yagerman, Annette, or Andrea welcome your comments and feedback and will be glad to answer any questions you may have about our internet presence.