St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 20, 2019 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Glory be to God on high Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD 2 BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 The Collect Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that thy people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus BCP-632 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel John 2:1-11 Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People Confession and Absolutiion The Peace Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord s Prayer Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal THE HOLY COMMUNION All are Welcome to Receive Communion. The Rev. Charles W. Messer BCP-326 BCP-328 BCP-330 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD Organ Prelude Wie Schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223 Dietrich Buxtehude Choral Introit How Bright Appears the Morning Star Johann Sebastian Bach Procession Hymn Earth and All Stars H-412 Earth and All Stars Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity 3 BCP-355 Gloria in excelsis Setting by Robert Powell S-280 The Collect Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married;
for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. Psalm 36:5-10 Dixit injustus BCP-632 (Sung by the Choir) Setting by John Goss 5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, * and your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; * you save both man and beast, O LORD. 7 How priceless is your love, O God! * your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; * you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the well of life, * and in your light we see light. 10 Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, * and your favor to those who are true of heart. The New Testament 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the 4
interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. Gradual Hymn Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (v.1-2/3-4) H-135 Salzburg Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel John 2:1-11 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. Sermon The Rev. Charles W. Messer The Nicene Creed BCP-358 The Prayers of the People (Form IV) BCP-388 Confession and Absolution BCP-360 The Peace BCP-360 Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION Offertory Anthem Laudate Dominum, K. 339 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Kelly Freno, Soprano) Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Praise the Lord, all nations; Laudate eum, omnes populi Praise Him, all people. Quoniam confirmata est For He has bestowed Super nos misericordia eius, His mercy upon us, Et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Glory to the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper. as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, Et in saecula saeculorum. and for generations of generations. Amen. Amen. 5
Presentation Hymn (Tune: Old Hundredth) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer B BCP-367 Sanctus (sung) Setting by Robert Powell S-129 Acclamation Setting by McNeil Robinson II S-138 Amen Setting by McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer BCP-364 Fraction Anthem Christ Our Passover Setting by David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei Setting by David Herd S-161 All are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Chant O Splendor of God s Glory Bright H-5 Splendor paternae gloriae Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 The Blessing BCP-366 Hymn at the Retiring Procession Love Divine, All Loves Excelling H-657 Hyfrydol The Dismissal BCP-366 Postlude Wie Schön leuchtet der Morgenstern George Phillip Telemann It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. The beautiful flowers at the Altar are given by Kit Stout to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her mother, Kathleen Kay N. Stout, E. H. Dick Stout, and Ivy and Harry Stout. The Salem Ministerium Cycle of Prayer: Today we pray for the Family Strengthening Network. 6
Announcements Music in today s liturgy: Today is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. As is the norm at St. John s Church, all the music is selected to coordinate with the themes of the prayers and lessons appointed for this day. The choir also sings an Introit appropriate for the Epiphany Season, a chorale harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).The Choir s Offertory Anthem is a movement from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K.339, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. The Soprano soloist is Kelly Freno, our paid soprano chorister. The Organ Prelude is an extended Chorale Prelude by Dietrich Buxtehude (1639-1707). It is based on the Introit which the Choir sings today. Organ Postlude is by George Phillip Telemann (1681-1767), a self-taught German composer and, organist (Kantor for the Lateineschule and Music Director for the 5 largest churches in Hamburg). This work, too, is based on the Choral Introit. Thank you, Choir: The Choir s Post-Christmas Party will be on Sunday afternoon, February 3, at the home of Bill & Mary Anne Clisham. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 62 people this week. Volunteers for January are: 1/8 Laurie, 1/15 Bonnie & Rick, 1/22 Sue, 1/29 Aud & Karen. A Tercentenary Committee Meeting is scheduled for today after the second service. REMINDER: St. John s Annual Meeting is next Sunday, January 27, after the second service starting with lunch. Please use the sign up sheet in the Parish Hall to record the number coming and what side dish or dessert you will bring. Come share the fellowship, information, and plans for the future. We appreciate the service of the Participants in Today s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Celebrants The People of St. John s Chalicist/Lector/POP Jim Davis 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally B. Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John s Musicians Bill Clisham, Minister of Music St. John s Choir Chalicist Courtenay Reece Lector/POP Mary Anne Clisham Acolyte Guild David Miller, Emma Bailey Ushers 7
Attendance Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6 Jan 13 [Snow] 8:00 a.m. 23 24 17 4 10:30 a.m. 70 33 54 23 January 13 Pledge $ 525.00 Loose $.62 Counters 1/20 Sue Harker and Mary Anne Clisham 1/27 Ron Magill and Mary Anne Clisham This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, Jan 20 -- The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour/Tercentary Committee Meeting/Winter Outerwear on Fences. Tue, 1/22 Wed, 1/23 Thu, 1/24 9:00 a.m. Quilters; 7:00 p.m. NA. 9:00-3:00 2019 IAC Point-In-Time Homeless Survey; 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing; 8:00 p.m. AA 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck and Bible Study. Next Sunday: Sun, Jan 27 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:15 a.m. Christian Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles W. Messer; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour; lunch followed by ANNUAL MEETING. PleasePray for: Alice Fogg and Collins Patrick Roman Nicholas [7-week-old infant] and [his mother] Kaitlyn Rozkowiak 8
CHURCH DIRECTORY Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) 800-8795 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856)935-5398 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) 358-9610 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) 202-7197 Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 ECW President Eileen Miller (609) 202-7220 Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com 9