St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany January 29, 2017 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Opening Acclamation Collect for Purity Lord, have mercy upon us. Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 a.m. The Word of God BCP-323 BCP-323 BCP-324 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit? BCP-599 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The Gospel (please stand) Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People The Peace Eucharistic Prayer 1 The Lord s Prayer THE HOLY COMMUNION The Rev. Scott Russell All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post Communion Prayer The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-326 BCP-328 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 BCP-339 BCP-339 2
Holy Choral Eucharist Rite II 10:30 a.m. The Word of God Organ Prelude Two Chorale Preludes on Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Max Reger Processional Hymn God the Omnipotent! H-569 Russia Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria in Excelsis Robert Powell S-280 The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Micah 6:1-8 Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD. 3
With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit? BCP-599 (Anglican Chant Sung by the Choir) Richard H. Pinwill Coleman 1 LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill? 2 Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks the truth from his heart. 3 There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. 4 In his sight the wicked is rejected, * but he honors those who fear the LORD. 5 He has sworn to do no wrong * and does not take back his word. 6 He does not give his money in hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. 7 Whoever does these things * shall never be overthrown. 4
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart. Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength. Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Gradual Hymn Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow H-160 Cross of Jesus The Gospel (please stand) Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 5
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Sermon The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People (Form III) Confession Absolution The Peace Announcements The Rev. Scott Russell BCP-326 BCP-387 BCP-360 BCP-360 BCP-360 Anthem THE HOLY COMMUNION Remember Your Servants, Lord Russian Orthodox Chant Remember your servants, Lord, when you come in your kingly power. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you; and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake; Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Remember your servants, Lord, when you come in your kingly power. Presentation H-380, v. 3 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. 6
Eucharistic Prayer A BCP-361 Sanctus Richard Proulx S-125 Acclamation William Clisham Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord s Prayer BCP-364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP-364 Fraction Anthems Alleluia! Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei David Hurd S-161 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Anthem Blest Are the Pure in Heart H. Walford Davies Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: The secret of the Lord is theirs, their soul is in Christ s abode. Still to the lowly soul He doth himself impart, And for his dwelling and his throne chooseth the pure in heart. 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing Hymn at the Retiring Procession The Dismissal 7 BCP-366 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! (v. 1-5) H-556 Marion BCP-366 Organ Postlude Fugue in D Major Bohumil Czernohrosky 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 Father Scott Russell today. Father Scott served for 10 years as the Episcopal Chaplain at Virginia Tech, as well as the Associate Rector at Christ Church in Blacksburg, VA. He then served for 3 years at St. Brendan s Episcopal Church north of Pittsburgh. He accepted the call to serve as the Chaplain at the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Rutgers, and began his service there in March. The flowers at the Altar are given by Kit Stout to the Glory of god and in loving memory of her mother, Kathleen Kay N. Stout, E. H. Dick Stout, and Ivy and Harry Stout. The flowers at the Chancel steps this morning are given by Bill and Mary Anne Clisham in celebration of their 42 nd Wedding Anniversary. ANNOUNCEMENTS Music in today s liturgy: Today is the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. As always at St. John s, all of the music, hymns, anthems, and organ music reflect or amplify the themes found in the lessons and prayers for this day. The Organ Preludes are two Chorale Preludes based on the great Epiphany hymn, O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright. The settings, one large, one small, are by Max Reger (1873-1916) a German composer, pianist, organist (Lepzig University Church), conductor, and academic teacher (Leipzig Conservatory of Music). The choir will sing Psalm 15 in an Anglican Chant setting by Richard H. Pinwill Coleman (1888-1965), an English organist (Peterborough Cathedral). The Choir s Offering Anthem, Remember Your Servants, Lord, is a chant setting of the beatitudes as used in the Russian Orthodox Liturgy. The Communion Anthem, Blest Are the Pure in Heart, is a very brief setting of a text by John Keble, the music is by H. Walford Davies (1869-1941), an English composer, conductor and educator who held the title Master of the King's Music from 1934 until 1941. The Organ Postlude is a fugue by Czech organist, composer, monk and priest, Bohumil Czernohorsky (1684-1742). He was an important representative of the late baroque style, and composed fugues and toccatas for organ, as well as vocal works. 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 8
the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. This week we served 75 people. January s calendar is posted for volunteers to sign up. 1/3 Bill and Peg, 1/10 Aud, 1/17 Sue, 1/24 Rick and Bonnie, 1/31 Rick. Thank you for your help. The February list is posted on the door. Please volunteer if you are able. DONATIONS REQUESTED: We are collecting hats, gloves, and scarves to lie out on the fence on Sunday, February 5, after the 10:30 a.m. service. Please bring any items to church or to the office throughout the weeks before the 5 th. Attendance January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 8:00 a.m. 32 10:00 6 13 19 10:30 a.m. 30 46 35 January Pledge $849.90 Loose Offering $ 14.25 Counters 1/29: Ann Neff, Mary Anne Clisham 2/5: Jeannie Miller, Mary Anne Clisham 2/12: Aud Hamilton, George Neff Please check your requests on the prayer list and let the office know if that person has recovered and is no longer in need of prayer. Your 2916 Giving Statements are ready and are on the counter in the Parish House Hallway. We appreciate the Participants in Today s Services: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Scott Russell Celebrants The People of St. John s Chalicist/Lector/POP Jim Davis 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Assisting Celebrants Minister of Music Chalicist Lector/Prayers of the People Acolyte Guild The Rev. Scott Russell The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer The People of St. John s William Clisham Sue Harker Gail Boyd David Miller, Courtenay Reece, Emma Bailey 9
This Week s Parish Calendar Sunday, 1/29/2017 The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour. Mon, 1/30 Tue, 1/31 Wed, 2/1 Thu, 2/2 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. 9:00 a.m. Quilters; 7:00 p.m. NA. 9:00-3:00 CIACC, YSC; Noon Day Prayer Service; 8:00 p.m. AA. 5-6 p.m. Yoga. Next Week, Sunday, 2/5/2017 The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church; 12:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour-ECW Birthday Sunday; ECW Monthly Meeting. PRAYERS 10
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. Dcn. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 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 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com 11