St. Paul s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions! St. Paul s Mission Statement: We are called to gather around the sacred story and table of Christ where all are invited to be fed and everyone s story matters. St. Paul s Vision Statement: We pray that our hearts may be opened to seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to be the church and the Christians that God is calling us to be. were no springs a Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 June 12, 2016, 10:30 A.M.
The Liturgy of the Word We stand to sing and pray. Processional Hymn # 410 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfect love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 280 2
The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons. 3
The First Lesson 1 Kings 21:1-21a Later the following events took place: Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard in Jezreel, beside the palace of King Ahab of Samaria. And Ahab said to Naboth, "Give me your vineyard, so that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near my house; I will give you a better vineyard for it; or, if it seems good to you, I will give you its value in money." But Naboth said to Ahab, "The LORD forbid that I should give you my ancestral inheritance." Ahab went home resentful and sullen because of what Naboth the Jezreelite had said to him; for he had said, "I will not give you my ancestral inheritance." He lay down on his bed, turned away his face, and would not eat. His wife Jezebel came to him and said, "Why are you so depressed that you will not eat?" He said to her, "Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, 'Give me your vineyard for money; or else, if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard for it'; but he answered, 'I will not give you my vineyard.'" His wife Jezebel said to him, "Do you now govern Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite." So she wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with his seal; she sent the letters to the elders and the nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. She wrote in the letters, "Proclaim a fast, and seat Naboth at the head of the assembly; seat two scoundrels opposite him, and have them bring a charge against him, saying, 'You have cursed God and the king.' Then take him out, and stone him to death." The men of his city, the elders and the nobles who lived in his city, did as Jezebel had sent word to them. Just as it was written in the letters that she had sent to them, they proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the assembly. The two scoundrels came in and sat opposite him; and the scoundrels brought a charge against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, "Naboth cursed God and the king." So they took him outside the city, and stoned him to death. Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, "Naboth has been stoned; he is dead." As soon as Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Ahab, "Go, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give you for money; for 4
Naboth is not alive, but dead." As soon as Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, Ahab set out to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it. Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: Go down to meet King Ahab of Israel, who rules in Samaria; he is now in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession. You shall say to him, "Thus says the LORD: Have you killed, and also taken possession?" You shall say to him, "Thus says the LORD: In the place where dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, dogs will also lick up your blood."ahab said to Elijah, "Have you found me, O my enemy?" He answered, "I have found you. Because you have sold yourself to do what is evil in the sight of the LORD, I will bring disaster on you. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Psalm 5:1-8 5:1 Give ear to my words, O LORD;* consider my meditation. 5:2 Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God,* for I make my prayer to you. 5:3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice;* early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you. 5:4 For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness;* and evil cannot dwell with you. 5:5 Braggarts cannot stand in your sight;* you hate all those who work wickedness. 5:6 You destroy those who speak lies;* the bloodthirsty and deceitful, O LORD, you abhor. 5
5:7 But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy will go into your house;* I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you. 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness, because of those who lie in wait for me;* make your way straight before me. The Second Lesson Galatians 2:15-21 We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works of the law, because no one will be justified by the works of the law. But if, in our effort to be justified in Christ, we ourselves have been found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again the very things that I once tore down, then I demonstrate that I am a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn # 697 My God, accept my heart today The Gospel Luke 7:36-8:3 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. 6
One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him--that she is a sinner." Jesus spoke up and said to him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." "Teacher," he replied, "Speak." "A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?" Simon answered, "I suppose the one for whom he canceled the greater debt." And Jesus said to him, "You have judged rightly." Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." Then he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?" And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their resources. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. 7
The Sermon The Very Reverend Stacy Walker Silence for meditation We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 8
Prayers of the for Pentecost Almighty God, you love what you create. We pray for the earth, that its air, soil, and water be refreshed and restored to health. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for all your creatures, that, as the community of life, we may share fairly the harvests of land and sea. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for all nations and people. Let us share the riches of our cultures without hatred or fear or suspicion. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for all who govern. Grant a spirit of wisdom, compassion, and courage to those in authority whom you charge with the tasks of leading and safeguarding others. We pray especially for our president, Barak, and our governor, Bruce. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for the church. Strengthen the body of Christ with the Holy Spirit, so that we have the mind of Christ among us. Strengthen our church s leaders, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, and our priest, Stacy.*For the Church of Nigeria, our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico 9
and Renk in the South Sudan, and Congregations in the Oak Park Deanery: Grace in Oak Park; St. Christopher in Oak Park; Christ Church in River Forest; St. Paul in Riverside; All Saints in Western Springs. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for the poor and the sick, the weak and the vulnerable. Be their protector, healer, and vindicator, easing the sufferings of body, mind, and spirit. We pray especially for Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan Kuntz, Jim, Margaret Johnson, Betsey and Family, Kurt, Gretta May, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, and Kurt, Gail, Cindy, Kathleen, Brian, Amy and Andrew, Lisa Allison, Bob and Joan Brown, Pastor Fred deoliveira, Barbara and Bill, Aunt Joanna, Eric, Rick, Jacqueline, Dorothy, Bill, Finn, Bob Z., Sara Lou Dudgeon, Lissa, Steve, Zoe Hudson, Sebastian, Steve and Beth, and Sue Ouellette. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We give thanks for the many blessings of our lives, We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays, especially for Oscar Frontjes, Rowan Frontjes, and Francesca Biundo; and all those celebrating anniversaries this week, especially Natale and Amy Biundo. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For all who have died, that you will bring them to the fullness of your joy, where mourning and pain will be no more. Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 10
Hear now the prayers of this assembly spoken aloud or in silence. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Equip your people to serve with love the world you sent your Son to save. May our ministry take the form of his cross, as we proclaim his resurrection, and look forward to his coming in glory. Amen. *Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. The Confession of Sin Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. In Unison Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace 11
The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. The Holy Communion The Offertory Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Hymn # 691 My faith looks up to thee Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 12
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. 13
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed. And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: Sanctus S 129 Holy, holy, holy Lord We remain standing or kneel And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. 14
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. Lord God of our Fathers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 15
In Unison Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia Agnus Dei: (Lamb of God) S 163 The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. 16
The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. Communion Hymn # 470 There s a wideness in God s mercy When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Let us pray. In Unison 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. The Blessing May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Procession into the World Hymn # 411 O bless the Lord, my, soul! Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. 17
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Third Wednesdays: 9:30 A.M. (with prayers for healing) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 10:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes 2 nd Sunday in September 3 rd Sunday in May Sundays 9:15-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth will not meet during the summer; Adults meet in the conference room. St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org Parish Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. The Very Reverend Stacy Walker, Rector, revstacy@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Ministries Kathleen Johnson, Organist Our Wardens and Vestry Rick Johns, Senior Warden, Bill Cummings, Junior Warden, Mary Lincoln, Julie Stubblefield Gretchen Schlabach, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach 18
Today s Ministers The Very Reverend Stacy Walker Mechelle Goodenough Pat Brown, Ellen Stuart Pat McMahon, Hazel Retherford Peg Newby, Jocelyn Prall, Freyja Rasmussen Johns Rebecca Smith, Betsy Pool, Jane Nenonen, Mary Lincoln, Hazel Retherford Presiding Clergy Coffee Hour Host Altar Guild Flower Guild Today, Sunday June 12th, 2016 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Nursery and Childcare Available The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) Coffee/Fellowship 10:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Flowers on the altar today are given by Henry Leonard In Memory of Eva Leonard and Ludwig Bendix This Week June 12th, 2016 through June 19th, 2016 Tue Jun 14 Garden Night 6:30-7:30 P.M. Garden Wed Jun 15 Holy Communion and Healing Service 9:30 A.M. Chapel Holy Communion Service at Oak Crest Children s Waiting Room 2:00 P.M. Oak Crest 3:00 P.M. Parish Hall Sat Jun 18 Private Event 12:00 P.M. Parish Hall Sun Jun 19 Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) Coffee/Fellowship Vestry Meeting 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall 12:15 P.M. Conf. Room 19
Announcements Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Thrive Market and Garden Garden nights have begun on Tuesday nights at 6:30 P.M. (unless the weather is inclement). The Thrive Market Dates are Saturday, July 16 th, August 20 th, and September 17 th. For more information, check with Rebecca Smith. Join Us for Mid-Week Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing All are welcome to join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a quiet service of Holy Communion with healing prayers. The service begins at 9:30A.M. and never lasts longer than 30 minutes. We meet in the chapel next to the Parish Hall. Enter through the North doors or the Kitchen door. The next Healing Service will be this Wednesday, June 15 th. Food Pantry Collection is Today, June 12th Parishioners are reminded that this Sunday, June 12th, is Food Pantry Sunday. There is no specified priority item this month, but canned pet food, diapers (4 and up), canned fruit and canned beans are always needed. Fresh fruit such as apples or oranges are also welcome. Please place your donations in the baskets provided. No glass jars, please. Contributions may be made at any time during the month, not just on the 12th. We hope that everyone will participate, even in a small way. 20
Summer Service Ministries Try Something New! Summer schedules are often more unstructured with people away for vacations. We re going to try a less formed schedule for the ministries for the service this summer. Each Sunday in June, July and August, there will be nametags with the roles of Eucharistic Minister, Crucifer/Acolyte, Lector, and Usher laying out on the tables. To take on that role, simply take up the nametag that day. There are instructions for the ushers posted. The Crucifer/Acolyte will process in with the and the Eucharistic Minister will join the at Communion time. If you are thinking of reading and want to see the passages for the morning ahead of time, the Sunday bulletin is posted on the website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org, by Wednesday mornings. The Coffee Host will need to make the coffee ahead of the service, so remember that there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall for each Sunday. For More Information on St. Paul s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to see Rev. Stacy s Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! 21
Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Forgiveness, Blogging with Beddingfield June 2010, www.bleddingfield.blogspot.com The Prayers of the and Household Prayers for Easter Sunday. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year C. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis #280 Canticle 20 Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932), rev., Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. Doxology, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Vs. 3 Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. Louis Bourgeois Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord S 129 Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. Fraction Anthem: Jesus, Lamb of God: Agnus Dei S 163 Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932) Copyright Church Publishing, Inc. 22
Household Prayer: Morning Holy One, Holy Three, be my guide, my guardian, and my strength today. Let me be treated fairly by all whom I meet, and remind me to treat fairly all whom I meet. Grant me Christ s forgiveness from anyone I harm, and charge me in Christ s name to forgive anyone who does me harm. So, guide my ways, guard my life, and grant me strength to honor the crucified Son, Holy Three, Holy One. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Eternal God, as this day comes to a close, I thank you for every blessing I have received. Forgive me for the wrongs I have done and the good I have neglected. Grant me rest in your arms, free of regret and worry. Let sleep restore and refresh me, so that I may rise to a new day, giving you thanks and praise by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 23