St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Last Sunday after Epiphany March 3, 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 O God, who before the passion of thy only begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 Dominus regnavit BCP-728 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People Confession and Absolution 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. Frank Crumbaugh 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 Apparition de l Eglise Eternelle Olivier Messaien Choral Introit Jesus Christ, My Pride, My Glory Johann Sebastian Bach Procession Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise H-423 St. Denio Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria in excelsis Setting by William Mathias S-278 The Collect O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament Exodus 34:29-35 Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. 3
The Psalm Psalm 99 Dominus regnavit BCP-728 (Sung by the Choir) Setting by Thomas Norris 1 The LORD is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One. 4 "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob." 5 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. 8 O LORD our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds. 9 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is the Holy One. The New Testament 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one 4
turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. Gradual Hymn Christ Upon the Mountain Peak H-129 Mowsley Please stand for the Gospel Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] About eight days after Peter had acknowledged Jesus as the Christ of God, Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. [On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. Just then a man from the crowd shouted, "Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child. Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not." Jesus answered, "You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here." While he was coming, the demon dashed him to the ground in convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astounded at the greatness of God.] 5
Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People (Form IV) Confession and Absolution The Peace Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. Frank Crumbaugh BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-360 BCP-360 Offertory Anthem Transfiguration Mark Schweizer After six days, Jesus led Peter, James, and John high upon a mountain top and was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, And there appeared with him, Elijah and Moses. Then came a cloud, overshadowing them, and there came a voice, "This is my beloved Son, O listen." 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 6 BCP-367 Sanctus (sung) Setting by Richard Proulx S-125 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 Hurd S-161 All are Welcome to Receive Communion. *All are reminded to bring your Alleluia to the Altar when you come for Communion and leave it in the box at the Altar steps. Communion Anthem Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring Johann Sebastian Bach Post Communion Prayer BCP-365
The Blessing Hymn at the Retiring Procession Farewell to Alleluia Regent Square The Dismissal BCP-366 See insert BCP-366 Postlude Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BuxWV 148 Dietrich Buxtehude 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. We welcome today Rev d. Frank B. Crumbaugh III, who is a native of Memphis, TN. He was educated at Centre College and The General Theological Seminary, and did additional work at The College of Preachers. He is an alumnus of The Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, ME. Fr. Crumbaugh spends at least an hour each day writing; he enjoys hunting, fishing, and woodworking, particularly building wooden boats. He is married to The Rev d. Gretchen D. Zimmerman. They have three children and five grandchildren. The Altar flowers today are given by DeeAnn Harris and Susan Burt to the Glory of God and in loving remembrance of their parents, John and Dorothy Mangan s Wedding Anniversary. The Salem Ministerium Cycle of Prayer: Today we pray for the Lifetree Café. Announcements Music in today s liturgy: Today is the Last Sunday after the Epiphany. The lessons and prayers today focus on Jesus transfiguration, and 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 sings an Introit today; it is a chorale which focuses on Jesus glory, harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).The Choir chants Psalm 99 in a setting by Thomas Norris (741-1790), an English composer and singer.the Choir s Offertory Anthem is a setting of the Transfiguration narrative from the Gospel according to Mark. Mr. Schweizer (b. 1956) is composer, organist and vice president of St. James Music Press. The Organ Prelude is a mystical tone poem by Olivier Messaien (1908-1992), a French composer and organist (Holy Trinity, Paris) and one of the most important avant-garde composers of his generation. The Organ Postlude is I multi-movement work, consisting of several improvisatory sections, two fugues, and a ground bass, by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), among the most important and influential of all North German Baroque composers. 7
Today is also the final Sunday before Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6. At the conclusion of our Holy Eucharist, as we have done in the past, we will bury the Alleluias! Please assist us by writing the word Alleluia on a piece of colored paper that you will find in your service leaflet. Those papers will be collected as you come to the Altar for Communion. We will sing a Farewell to Alleluia as our final hymn. During Lent we will not sing or say Alleluia in our liturgies. The Alleluias will be resurrected on Easter Sunday, April 21. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Our Annual Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) Pancake and Sausage Supper will be Tuesday, March 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We need pancake flippers, batter mixers, sausage cookers, set-up and clean-up volunteers, and servers. If you can assist, please see Bill Clisham to volunteer your services. ASH WEDNESDAY: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6. There will be a spoken liturgy with Imposition of Ashes at Noon in the Chapel. There will also be an evening Ash Wednesday liturgy with choir and organ at 7:00 p.m. in the main Church. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. 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 74 people this week. Volunteers for March are: 3/5 Sue & Amy, 3/12 Open, 3/19 Open, 3/26 Bonnie & Rick. The March calendar is posted on the office door for volunteer s sign up. Dear Friends of Music Around the County, TODAY Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. The wonderful Symphony in C will perform music of Mozart, Beethoven and Mendelssohn at Salem Community College s Davidow Theatre. This is a young, up and coming orchestra and this concert represents the first time a full symphonic orchestra has come to Salem County in many years. What a way to celebrate the 10 th season of Music Around the County concerts in Salem County. As always, admission is free. Bring friends and family to this exciting event! Cordially yours, Joanne K. Owen for Music Around the County Mark your Calendars Hamilton: A Lenten Reflection, Friday, March 15, 7-9 p.m. This study, led by Courtenay Reece, features selections from Hamilton the Musical which are used with prayers and readings to spark discussion about Lenten themes of sin, reconciliation and forgiveness. Due to the adult themes, supervised activities will be planned for those under 18. Light refreshments will be served. Please use the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall for planning purposes. 8
We appreciate the service of the Participants in Today s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Celebrants Chalicist/Lector/POP 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Assisting Celebrants Musicians Chalicist Lector/POP Acolyte Guild Ushers The Rev. Frank Crumbaugh The People of St. John s Jim Davis The Rev. Frank Crumbaugh The Rev. Dcn. Sally Maurer The People of St. John s Bill Clisham, Minister of Music St. John s Choir George Neff Ann Neff David Miller, Tiana Trinidad, Declan McAllister Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 8:00 a.m. 14 14 22 13 10:30 a.m. 42 60 54 57 February 24 Pledge $ 740.48 Loose $ 42.03 Counters 3/3 Ron Magill and Mary Anne Clisham 3/10 Courtenay Reece and Aud Hamilton 9
This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, March 3 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel with The Rev. Frank Crumbaugh 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. Frank Crumbaugh; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour ECW Birthday Sunday and ECW Monthly Meeting. Tue, 3/5 Wed, 3/6 Thu, 3/7 Sat, 3/9 9:00 a.m. Quilters; 9:00-12:00 IAC; 6:00 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper; 7:00 p.m. NA. 9:30-2:00 CIACC/YSC; Noon Imposition of Ashes in the Chapel; 7:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes with choir and organ in the Church; 8:00 p.m. AA. 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck and Bible Study. 9:00-12:00 Salem County Commission on Women Meeting in Parish Hall. Daylight Saving Time begins next week. Spring forward. Next Sunday: Sun, March 10 The First Sunday in Lent 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel with The Rev. Frank Crumbaugh; 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. Frank Crumbaugh; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour ECW Sandwich Sunday and Vestry Monthly Meeting. Please Pray for: Alice Fogg and Collins Patrick Tyler P. VanSant, and his wife, Sarah, and son, Luke Reggie and Mary Henderson The Family and Friends of David Messer 10
Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) 800-8795 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Dr. Lawrence B. Owen - Senior Warden (856)769-3212 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 11