St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Lord, have mercy upon us. The Collect of the Day Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. The Word of God BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23, Dominus regit me BCP-612 1 John 3:16-24 The Gospel (please stand) John 10:11-18 Sermon The Rev. David Laquintano The Nicene Creed BCP-326 The Prayers of the People BCP-328 The Peace BCP-332 THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer I BCP-333 The Lord s Prayer BCP-336 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post-Communion Prayer BCP-339 The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339 2
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. The Word of God Prelude Psalm Prelude III (Psalm 23:4) Herbert Howells Processional Hymn When Morning Guilds the Skies H-427 Laudes Domini Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria in Excelsis William Mathias S-278 The Collect of the Day O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Acts 4:5-12 The day after they had arrested Peter and John for teaching about Jesus and the resurrection, the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the highpriestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is `the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved." 3
Psalm 23, Dominus regit me BCP-612 (Anglican Chant sung by the Choir) Edward Cuthbert Bairstow 1 The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters. 3 He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake. 4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. 1 John 3:16-24 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us-- and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. Gradual Hymn The King of Love My Shepherd Is (1-3/4-6) H-645 St. Columba 4
The Gospel (please stand) John 10:11-18 Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away-- and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father." Sermon The Nicene Creed Prayers of the People (Form IV) The Peace Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. David Laquintano BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-360 Anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd Thomas Matthews The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Presentation tune: Lasst uns Erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, you creatures here below, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 5
Eucharistic Prayer A BCP-361 Sanctus Richard Proulx S-125 Acclamation (sung) William Clisham Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer BCP-364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP-364 Fraction Anthems Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Be Known to Us Gary James WLP-875 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Anthem The Lord Is Now My Shepherd True Heinrich Schütz The Lord is now my shepherd true; To me His love supplying His mercies every morning new. While in green pastures lying, He leads me by the quiet pool. He satisfies my hungry soul with all His loving kindness. He leads me in a righteous path To keep me from the devil; Yea, through the dark abyss of death I still will fear no evil; for He is with me, and His rod and staff remind me He is God; He comforts with His presence. He spreads a sumptuous feast for me. While enemies are viewing; anoints my head for all to see with oil of gladness flowing; goodness and mercy surely shall follow my steps, and I will dwell within His house forever. Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 Prayer for the Election of a Rector BCP-818 Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesue Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing 6 BCP-366 Recessional Hymn Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises WLP-784 Pelo Tsa Rona The Dismissal BCP-366 Organ Postlude Voluntary in D Minor Maurice Greene
The altar flowers this morning are given in loving memory of Marion Morris Finlaw by her niece, Gail Boyd. 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Music in today s liturgy: Today is the Fourth Sunday in the great 50 days of Easter. It is sometimes called Good Shepherd Sunday for obvious reasons. As is our wont, all the music selected for this liturgy is intended to amplify and reflect the themes of the lessons and prayers for the day. The Choir sings Psalm 23 to an Anglican chant by Edward Bairstow (1874-1946), a rather curmudgeonly English organist (York Minster) and composer in the Anglican Church tradition. The Anthem, The Lord Is my Shepherd, is a setting of the King James version of Psalm 23 by Thomas Matthews (1915-1999), an American organist (He was organist at St. Martin-in-the-Field, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia early in his career) and composer of many anthems and much organ music. This is his best known Anthem composition. The Communion Anthem, The Lord Is Now My Shepherd True, is yet another setting of Psalm 23. This one is a metrical setting from the Becker Psalter (1628) composed by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672), a German composer and organist, generally regarded as the most important German composer prior to Johann Sebastian Bach. The Organ Prelude is an expansive interpretation of Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. It is by Herbert Howells (1892-1983), an English composer, organist and teacher, known primarily for his Anglican Church music. The Organ Postlude is a two part voluntary (slow fast) for full organ by Maurice Greene (1696-1755), an English organist (St. Paul s Cathedral, London), teacher (Cambridge University) and composer of much Anglican Church music. Thank you, St. John s Choir: has resumed regular rehearsals and liturgical leadership, and is now preparing for the Ascension Day Convocation-wide Confirmation liturgy with Bishop Stokes (May 14), as well as our own Ascension Sunday and Pentecost 7
festival services, Evensong on June 7, and the final Choral Eucharist of the season on St. John s Day (celebrated on June 21). 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 especially beginning the middle of the month when we were getting as many as 50 persons seeking food over the two-week period. There is a May sign-up sheet on the office door; and May 5, 12, and 26 are still open. Please lend a hand. No Kid Hungry St. John s Children are holding a fundraiser for No Kid Hungry. They are selling all kinds of yummy treats and some healthy baked goods during Healthy/Fruit Sunday Fellowship Hour [3 rd Sunday of each month]. Special orders don t upset us.there are order forms on the board in the Parish Hall and you can get these filled at any time.baked to order cakes, pies, 2 dozen cookies all $5 each. Contact Emma Bailey for details and to place your orders. Yoga Classes are now on Monday and Thursday nights from 5-6 p.m, except on the third Monday when they are from 5:30 6:30 p.m. This Monday the class begins at 5:00 p.m. Special Teas and Coffee are on sale to support the Episcopal Relief and Development. Contact Deacon Sally for purchases and details. Altar Flowers The May 3 rd is an Open Date on the Altar Flower Schedule. If this date has a special significance for you or your family, please email (dannmh@verizon.net) or call DeeAnn Harris (935-3214) with your information. 8
Attendance March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 8:00 am 20 (One Service) 17 16 10:30 am 56 70 30 38 Total 76 70 47 54 April 19 $820.58 Pledge $ 14.52 Loose Counters 4/26 Mary Anne Clisham and Sue Harker 5/3 Bill Mecum and Ann Neff 5/10- Curt Harker and Virginia Sisco This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, 4/26 Easter 4 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church; Fellowship Hour Pie Sunday. Mon, 4/27 Tue, 4/28 Wed, 4/29 Thu, 4/30 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. 9:00 a.m.quilters; 8:00 p.m. NA. 8:00 p.m. AA. 10:00-2:00 Salem CountyArt League Workshop; 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. 9
We appreciate the Participants in Today s Services: 8:00 a.m. Presiding & Preaching Celebrants Chalicist/Lector/POP 10:30 a.m. Presiding Assisting Celebrants Minister of Music Chalicist Lector Prayers of the People Acolyte Guild Ushers The Rev. David Laquintano The People of St. John s Jim Davis The Rev. David Laquintano The Rev. Sally Maurer, Deacon The People of St. John s Bill Clisham St. John s Choir Sue Harker Mary Anne Clisham Mary Ane Clisham Ron Wohlrab & Avery Dunfee Prayers 10
Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Steven E. Carroll, Rector Home (856) 376-3557 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer, Cell (856) 297-2385 Sue Harker - Senior Warden (856)981-3047 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ron Magill - Treasurer (856) 935-5398 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, and Fr. Steve (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Ron Magill, Chair (856) 935-5398 ECW President Diane Wohlrab (856) 935-0098 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 Nate Gable, Forerunner Editor (856)304-6850 Email: nagable@comcast.net 11