Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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THE Episcopal CHURCH OF ST. BEDE http://www.stbedeepiscopalchurch.org/ 2500 16th Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 727-823-7649 Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords The Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith, Bishop The Rev. Frederick Mann, Priest in Charge The Rev. William A. Bosbyshell, Asst. Priest The Rev. Ray Kress, Asst. Priest THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 24 January 2016 Entrance Rite Procession Hymn Christ for the World We Sing Hymnal 537 Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Collect for Purity Hymn of Praise All Glory be to God Hymnal 421 Proclamation of the Word of God Collect for III Epiphany BCP 215 Old Testament Reading Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Insert Gradual Psalm 19 Insert Epistle I Corinthians 12:12-31a Insert Sequence O Christ, the Word Incarnate Hymnal 632 The Holy Gospel Luke 4:14-21 Insert Gospel Respond Christ is the World s True Light Hymnal 542 State of the Parish Fr. Mann Nicene Creed BCP 358 * Service Music S-128, S-169 found in the very front of the Hymnal -3-
Prayers of the People (Litany for the Mission of the Church) Presider: Christ Jesus, you go before and behind us. You are our light and our shield. Guide our path; be our clear sight; lift us up in your Gospel joy; and bless the work we do in your name and honor; for you are our beloved, and our life made new. Leader: Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have their being. Have Mercy on us. Jesus the Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to the Father. Have Mercy on us. Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the depths of God. Have Mercy on us. Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity. Have Mercy on us. From blind hearts and petty spirits, that refers to see the need of all humankind for your love. Savior, deliver us. From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to admit our own need of your compassion. Savior, deliver us. -4-
O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry. Inspire our minds with a vision of your kingdom in this time and place. Touch our eyes, that we may see your glory in all creation. Touch our ears, that we may hear from every mouth the hunger for hope and stories of refreshment. Touch our lips, that we may tell in every tongue and dialect the wonderful works of God. Touch our hearts, that we may discern the mission to which you call us. Touch our feet, that we may take your Good news into our neighborhoods, communities, and all parts of the world. Touch our hands, that we may each accomplish the work you give us to do. Strengthen and encourage all who minister in your name in lonely dangerous and unresponsive places. Open the hearts and hands of many to support your Church in this and every place. -5-
From discouragement in the face of pain and disappointment, and from lack of persistence and thoroughness. Savior, deliver us. From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us from spreading the Gospel. Savior, deliver us. Presider O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we having his wonderful conversion in remembrance may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Peace (shared by all as a sign of our unity in Christ Jesus) -6-
Holy Communion Offertory Our Father, by Whose servants Hymnal 289 Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 Sanctus *Hymnal S-128 Lord s Prayer BCP 364 Fraction Anthem *Hymnal S-169 Communion Music 1 Psalm 19 Communion Music 2 One bread, one body.. John B. Foley Prayer of Thanksgiving BCP 366 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen Announcements Epiphany Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty the father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Procession Hymn Spread, O spread, thou mighty Lord Hymnal 530 Dismissal People Respond Thanks be to God! Postlude The Heavens declare the glory of God -7-
ENGAGE.REFORM.TRANSFORM Lay Readers Sheri Mooney Greeters Linda Rothmann, Kathy Brock Altar Guild Beth Delos Reyes Crucifer Chad Arbeen Altar Flowers Given to the glory of God Birthdays and Anniversaries 28 January Jennifer Morse-Rich 30 January Kerry Ulrich 31 January Desiree DeLos-Reyes In your compassion - Pray for the Ill Bernard Roberta Vince BC Jackie Ann Paul Dick John Bill Wyatt Terry May Jacob Marleon Diana Gary Patty Louis Carol Danielee Michael Grace Leila Tyler Paula Dabney Patty H. Rosemary Betty George Pat Louis Ruby Robin FATHER of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need; Look down from heaven, we humbly beseech thee, behold, visit, and relieve thy sick servant, for whom our prayers are desired. Amen Pray for those in our Armed Services Joe Scott Paul Jonathan Kirk Joel Ross Brendan Russell Charles Kevin Alex Brian Josh Nokens Thomas Brodey Frank Jacob LORD, please hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. Every guest is a gift from God. We are very happy you are here. Please join us after church on the patio for refreshments. 8