THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 20, 2019 HOLY EUCHARIST 10:30 A.M. WE WELCOME YOU! We are delighted to worship with you, wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Nursery care is unavailable today. Children are welcome in worship and at the altar. Our liturgy is found in THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP). Hymns are found in THE HYMNAL 1982; service music is in the front section of THE HYMNAL, where the number is preceded by an S. Generally, we stand to sing, kneel to pray, and sit to listen; this leaflet will guide you through the worship experience. THE WORD OF GOD VOLUNTARY: Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring WELCOME HYMN 371 (Please stand.) Johann Sebastian Bach (arranged for organ solo) Thou, whose almighty word THE OPENING SALUTATION Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (all sing) S 280 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. (All kneel or stand as you are able.) 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. Please be seated. Children are dismissed for Sunday School.
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THE FIRST LESSON 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. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 36:5-10 (all sing) 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 de-lights. 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 SECOND LESSON 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 interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
GOSPEL PROCESSION (Please stand.) Sung once by choir, then by all, in canon. Muscogee (Creek) Indian THE GOSPEL John 2:1-11 The Holy Gospel... Glory to you, Lord Christ. 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. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON The Rev. H. Elizabeth Back THE NICENE CREED (Please stand.) BCP 358 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (All kneel or stand as you are able.) Celebrant: The glory of the Lord has been revealed that we might see and believe. Trusting in the Lord, let us pray, Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Lector: Blessed Lord, through the spirit, you have given to your church varieties of gifts. Bind us together as your body, and use us to show forth your great light. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; we pray for ++Michael our Presiding Bishop, +Terry our Bishop, Elizabeth+ our Rector, and Mary+ our Deacon. In the Anglican Communion, we pray for the United Church of Bangladesh. In the Diocese of Kentucky, we pray for St. Paul s and St. Alban s, Louisville. In the Parish Cycle of prayer, we pray for the Laundry Love Ministry. Bless the leadership of this parish. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Blessed Lord, your righteousness is like the strong mountains and Your justice is like the great deep. May all the peoples of the earth look to you for salvation. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world: for Donald, our President and Matthew our Governor. We remember before thy throne of grace our enemies, our armed forces, and those on active duty: Brad, David, Jack, Matt, Teddy, and William. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Blessed Lord, restore desolate land. Renew your creation to bring forth life and growth. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. 4
Teach us to love each other. Thank you for this diverse city. Bless us with the hope of unity. We remember those who celebrate birthdays and anniversaries; especially for Lynn and Ed Ice, Jan Abrams, Rhoen Smith, and those we name either silently or aloud. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Continue your loving kindness to those who knew you, blessed Lord. Heal and restore those who are sick or weak and body mind or spirit. We especially pray for those on the parish prayer list: Allen P., Bob, Caley, Christine, Debi, Debbie B., Indi, Martha, Shianne, Toby, Tom, Tracy, for those who have received our healing blankets and for those we name either silently or aloud. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Lord, with you is the well of life. By water you accept us as members of your family. We remember all who have died, and for those we name either silently or aloud. By the springs of your living water preserve us for life eternal. Jesus Christ, light of the world, in your light we see light. Celebrant: God of light, light of light, enliven our hearts and renew the world, that the earth may be filled with the power and light of your Spirit and be reconciled within the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION BCP 360 THE PEACE (Please stand.) The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION MUSIC AT THE OFFERTORY Christ is the World's True Light (See Hymn 542. Arr. Martin) THE PRESENTATION HYMN 127: 5 (Please stand.) Jesus, whom the Gentiles worshiped at the glad epiphany, unto thee, with God the Father and the Spirit, glory be. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) BCP 367 SANCTUS (Holy, holy, holy Lord) S 129 All kneel or remain standing. The Celebrant continues (BCP 368). MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION S 138 The Celebrant continues (BCP 369). THE GREAT AMEN S 146 THE LORD S PRAYER BCP 364 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD (Silence is kept.) FRACTION ANTHEM Cantor sings, then all repeat. Setting: Gary James 5
During the sharing of Holy Communion, ministers will be available under the west window to offer prayers for healing. Please advise clergy if you desire a gluten free wafer. HYMN AT COMMUNION: 505 (All are invited to sing as you are able.) O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God POST-COMMUNION PRAYER (All kneel or stand as you are able.) BCP 365 BLESSING May God, by the power that turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, transform your lives and make glad your hearts. And the blessing of God Almighty, The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. HYMN 533 (Please stand.) How wonderous and great thy works, God of praise! ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please be seated.) THE DISMISSAL (Response: Thanks be to God.) VOLUNTARY: Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night s Dream ) Felix Mendelssohn Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Alvin Raasch and in thanksgiving for my children, from Donna Raasch. 6
THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES CHURCH Sunday, January 20 2 nd Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite One 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal (CHANCEL) 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum (GLEASON HALL) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite Two Tuesday, January 22 8:00 p.m. AA and Al-Anon (UNDERCROFT) Wednesday, January 23 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study (PANERA BREAD, 1801 RUDY LANE) Saturday, January 26 8:00 p.m. AA and Al-Anon (UNDERCROFT) Sunday, January 27 3 rd Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite One 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal (CHANCEL) 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum (GLEASON HALL) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite Two SAVE THE DATE! Upcoming Adult Forums (9:15 in Gleason Hall) 1/20: Debbie Stover presenting on the United Thank Offering 1/27: A History Lesson featuring Mary Palmer-Ball 2/3: Inquirer s Class with The Rev. Elizabeth Back. Saturday 2/9 Laundry Love Crestwood Coin Laundry 9-11 a.m. Saturday 2/23 For the Love of Music Annual benefit for Music at St. James Church. Fine dining, silent auction, live music! PARISH LEADERSHIP Eric Martin, Senior Warden Debbie Hanna, Junior Warden Lucy Dosker, Secretary Beth Karweick, Treasurer Teresa Cheatham Vestry Alan Lodge Tom Sabin Tina Walsh Jeff Webb Staff The Rev. H. Elizabeth Back, Rector The Rev. Dr. Mary Abrams, Deacon Joseph John, Head Verger Daniel D. Martin, Organist-Choirmaster Angel Morrow, Parish Administrator Connie Coartney, Sunday School Director Nazanin Casebier, Preschool Director PO Box 433, 401 LaGrange Road, Pewee Valley, Kentucky 40056 502-241-8136 www.stjamespewee.org parishadmin@stjamespewee.org 7