St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Holy Eucharist April 29, 2018 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Easter Acclamation Collect for Purity Glory be to God on high. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD The Collect O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leadeth to eternal life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Acts 8:26-40 2 BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 Psalm 22:24-30 Deus, Deus meus BCP-612 1 John 4:7-21 The Gospel (please stand) John 15:1-8 Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People Confession and Absolution The Peace Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord s Prayer THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. David Laquintano All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-326 BCP-328 BCP-330 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339
Prelude Holy Choral Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. THE WORD OF GOD Chorale Prelude on Bridegroom [Like the Murmur of the Dove s Song] James Biery Processional Hymn We Know that Christ is Raised H-296 Engelberg Easter Acclamation BCP-355 Gloria William Mathias S-278 The Collect Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Acts 8:26-40 An angel of the Lord said to Philip, Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go over to this chariot and join it. So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, Do you understand what you are reading? He replied, How can I, unless someone guides me? And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this: Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth. 3
The eunuch asked Philip, About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else? Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized? He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea. Psalm 22:24-30 Deus, Deus meus BCP-612 (Anglican chant sung by choir) Samuel Sebastian Wesley 24 My praise is of him in the great assembly; * I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him. 25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the LORD shall praise him: * "May your heart live for ever!" 26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD, * and all the families of the nations shall bow before him. 27 For kingship belongs to the LORD; * he rules over the nations. 28 To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; * all who go down to the dust fall before him. 29 My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; * they shall be known as the LORD's for ever. 30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn * the saving deeds that he has done. 1 John 4:7-21 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one 4
has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, "I love God," and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. Gradual Hymn Descend, O Spirit, Purging Flame H-297 Erhalt usn, Herr The Gospel (please stand) John 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples, I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People (Form IV) The Peace Announcements 5 The Rev. David Laquintano BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-308
THE HOLY COMMUNION Offering Anthem I Sat Down Under His Shadow Arlen Clarke I sat down under His shadow with great delight and His fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house and His banner over me was love. (Song of Solomon 2:3-4) Presentation Hymn (Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen) Eucharistic Prayer A Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! BCP-361 Sanctus Richard Proulx S-125 Acclamation William Clisham Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 Fraction Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Be Known to Us Gary James W-875 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Hymn Like the Murmur of the Dove s Song H-513 Bridegroom Post Communion Prayer The Blessing BCP-365 BCP-366 Benediction Response The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter C. Lutkin Hymn at the Retiring Procession Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service H-610 Blaenhafren 6
The Dismissal BCP-366 Postlude Passacaglio in D Minor, BusWV 161 Dietrich Buxtehude It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the 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 flowers at the Altar today were given by Richard and Juliana (Gleissner) Frieze, and Douglas and Theresea (Gleissner) VanSant in loving memory of their father, Ludwig Gleissner, on what would have been his 100 th birthday. The flowers at the Chancel steps today are given by Deacon Sally in memory of her mother, Jane Moore Stanton. Today would have been her 89 th birthday. If you have donated flowers today, after the service, please take your flowers to a family member or shut in. ANNOUNCEMENTS Music in Today s Liturgy: Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter, and the last Sunday prior to Fr. Messer s arrival as our new Rector. We owe Fr. Lacquintano a deep debt of gratitude for his many years of supply with us, his profound preaching, and his sincere support of the ministries of St. John s Church. As is our practice at St. John s, all of the music used in the liturgy, whether congregational, choral, or instrumental, is selected to coordinate with the themes of the prayers and lessons. The Choir will sing a portion of Psalm 22 in an Anglican Chant setting by Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876), a nephew of the Methodist Wesleys, and one of the most respected Anglican musicians of his age. The Offering Anthem is a setting of a portion of the Song of Solomon by Arlen Clarke (b. 1954), an American singer and Director of Music at St. Mary s Catholic Church, Greenville, SC. The text reflects closely on the Epistle lesson. Because we are saying goodbye to Fr. Lacquintano today, the choir will sing a Benediction Response which is a setting of the Aaronic Benediction (Numbers 6:24) by Peter C. Lutkin (1858-1931). The Prelude is a setting of our Communion hymn by James Biery (b. 1956), an American Organist/Director of Music (Grosse Point 7
Presbyterian Church, MI) and a respected composer. The Postlude is a grand Passacaglia a series of variations over a repeated bass pattern by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), a mentor of J. S. Bach who needs no introduction here at St. John s. [NOTE: If the organ blower motor has not been restored, the scheduled Organ Prelude and Postlude will be changed or omitted.] St. John s Choir: If you are interested in joining us as we continue to sing and lead worship through the month of June including a special Installation Liturgy for our new Rector, Fr. Charles Messer (date to be determined) and a celebration of St. John s Day, June 24 or if you know of someone who might be interested, please see Minister of Music, Bill Clisham, immediately after the Postlude or at Coffee Hour. No auditions are required, but a get acquainted meeting with Bill is necessary for placement and music assignment. Rehearsals are every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM prior to the 10:30 AM Choral Eucharist. There are no scheduled mid-week rehearsals after Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. 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 52 people this week. The May calendar is posted on the office door. No one has volunteered. Opportunities for May: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29. Please see insert: National Day of Prayer, Thurs, May 3, 6:30 p.m. at Salem Municipal Court House, Broadway and Market Street, Salem NJ. 8
We appreciate 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 Minister of Music Chalicist Lector/POP Acolyte Guild Ushers The Rev. David Laquintano The People of St. John s Jim Davis The Rev. David Laquintano The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer The People of St. John s Bill Clisham St. John s Choir Eileen Miller Ann Neff David Miller, Sue Harker, Laurel Norton Attendance April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 8:00 a.m. 16 16 13 10:30 a.m. 110 51 37 42 April 22 Pledge $ 492.00 Loose $ 40.00 Counters 4/29: Sue Harker, Ann Neff 5/06: Ron Magill, Mary Anne Clisham 5/13: TBD 9
This Week s Parish Calendar Sun, 4/29 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. David Laquintano; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. David Laquintano; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour. Mon, 4/30 Tue, 5/1 Wed, 5/2 Sat, 5/5 5-6 Yoga. 9:00 a.m. to Noon Quilters; 7:00 NA. Noon Holy Eucharist with The Rev. Charles Messer; Bishop s Forum, Christ Church, Woodbury: 3-5 p.m. Clergy; 7-9 p.m. Lay persons; 8:00 p.m. AA. Parish Hall reserved all day. Next Week: Sun, 5/6 The Sixth Sunday of Easter One Service 8:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Acolytes meet; 10:00 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. Charles Messer; 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour Welcome Luncheon for the Messers. 10
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Church Directory Ordained Ministry 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 St. John s Email: stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net 12