Fourth Sunday After Pentecost June 16th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Youth-Inspired Service Please take a moment to silence your cellphone. Thank you. Consider making a donation of altar flowers in honor of a special occasion or in memory of someone you love. The suggested donation is $40. To arrange, please contact Mary in the Church Office: 310 375 4617 or mary.sanchez@stfrancispv.org. The Word of God Prelude Please STAND as able at the ringing of the bell. The youth sing, The Processional Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord! Traditional Cameroon Melody arr. Ralph Johnson The Opening Acclamation Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant 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. A appears in the margin where you may wish to make the sign of the cross over your body. Making the sign of the cross is a choice left to each worshipper. It is simply a way to engage your entire body (not just your speech and mind) in worship, and physically to signify embracing the blessing of God. Preacher: Mr. Gregory Phillips Graduating High School Senior Celebrant: The Rev. Sarah Hubinsky Phelps Deacon: The Rev. Paula Vukmanic Page 1
Please be seated for the readings. The First Lesson Proverbs 1:1 9 Lector A Reading from Proverbs. Lector People The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill, to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my child, your father s instruction, and do not reject your mother s teaching; for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please remain seated, while the youth sing, The Gradual Our God Is Lifted Up Tim Smith Our God is lifted up midst the shouts of joy, our God is lifted up in the sounding of the trumpets; Our God is lifted up midst the shouts of joy, shout joyfully unto our God. Let the trumpets make a joyful noise, let us clap our hands and praise our God; for our God is lifted up on high. The Second Lesson Romans 15:1 6 Reader A Reading from Paul s Letter to the Romans. We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Please remain seated, and join in singing as the youth lead us in a Gospel Acclamation. The Gospel Acclamation Allelu! Praise Ye the Lord! Traditional Page 2
Remain seated as the Gospel will be brought to life by our young people in the form of a skit. The Holy Gospel Matthew 6:7 15 When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Remaining seated, join in singing as the youth lead us in a Gospel Acclamation. Please remain seated for The Sermon There will be a moment of silence for reflection following the sermon. Mr. Gregory Phillips Graduating High School Senior Please STAND as able, and join in saying, The Nicene Creed All 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. Page 3
The Prayers of the People The People join in reading the words in bold. Leader: We, the members of the St Francis Youth Groups, on behalf of our parish, offer these prayers to you, Great God of love, in thanksgiving for all our blessings and in particular for the men we celebrate today on Fathers Day. We are most grateful for all men who are close to us, love us and for all they provide for us. We pray, For all fathers in crises, large and small; let them find peace and patience through God to cope with the everchanging demands of parenting. We pray, We pray for the men here at St. Francis who have not raised children in their homes. Let them continue to spread their love to others through fathering help and kindness. We pray, We thank you God, for the relief brought to men and fathers who struggle through war, political strife, natural disaster, poverty and hunger. We ask that you watch over and care for those still struggling, both in the U.S. and abroad. We pray, Be the strength of those in our armed and foreign services, and their families, especially O Connor Dale, Kelly Hall, Gavin Larson, Robert Propst, and Jonathan Zimmerman and all the thousands whose names we do not know. We pray, Help us be a parish of loving hospitality which nurtures faith, hope and love. We pray especially for those in need of healing and wholeness; Jonathan Arentsen, Andrea, Liz (Mary) Bacon, Dorothy Cook, Sophia Cooper, Ceri Falk, John Felando, Rob Fitting, Bill Hill, Mama Hill, Chong Kyun Kim, Marjorie Morris, Seamus Morrison, Karin Peterson and David Pilmer. (Please add your prayers either silently or aloud.) We pray, We shall be thankful for all the gifts that we have, and may the St Francis parish continue to be blessed through the treasured gifts of our youth and children, and our children s children. We pray, We pray for all who have died. We pray for all who have lost their fathers. Let them receive comfort knowing that their dads are with them in a new heavenly way. We pause to remember those we love and see no longer. (Please add your prayers either silently or aloud.) We pray, Silence Celebrant: Thank you God for the gift of our youth. Thank you for celebrations like today when we remember fathers and men around the world who give of your love unselfishly. Help us all as children of God to obey your commandment, to love one another as you love us through Jesus Christ who ascended into heaven. Page 4
Amen. Alleluia. The Confession of Sin Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbors. Please stand or kneel as able All 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. Celebrant 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. Please stand as able for The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. Welcome and Announcements Page 5
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem In Christ Alone Keith Getty & Stuart Townend Our Youth Singers In Christ alone my hope is found, he is my light, my strength, my song. This cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease. My comforter, my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones he came to save, Til on the cross as Jesus died the plan of God was satisfied, for every sin on him was laid; here in the death of Christ I stand. There in the ground his body lay, light of the world by darkness slain; then, bursting forth like glorious day, up from the grave he rose again. And as he stands in victory, sin s curse has lost its grip on me; for I am his and he is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death this is the power of Christ in me. From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from his hand; til he returns or calls me home here in the power of Christ I stand. Please STAND as able, and join in singing, Offertory Hymn Let the Giving of Thanks John Bell The Offertory Prayers Celebrant Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread and wine to offer, which the earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the Bread of Heaven and the Cup of Salvation. People Blessed be God forever. Celebrant Receive, O Lord, these gifts presented by your holy people for the work of your holy Church. People Blessed be God forever. Remain standing for The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C, Book of Common Prayer Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise. The Celebrant continues, with the People reading the parts in bold. 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. Page 6
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 Iona Community The People stand or kneel as able as the Celebrant continues 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. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, ʺTake, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.ʺ After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, ʺDrink 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.ʺ 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 and Mothers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel; 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 Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. Amen. Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say 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 The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Page 7
The Communion of the People All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion. Please follow the directions of the ushers. Kneeling or standing, each person receives the Bread* in the palm of the right hand, eats, and then guides the cup for a sip of the Wine. If you do not wish to receive or are not yet baptized, we encourage you to come forward to receive a blessing. Simply fold your hands across your chest when you come forward. The clergy will carry Communion to anyone in the congregation who is unable to come forward. Please notify an usher if you wish to be served in your seat. If you have come with a particular prayer concern today, after receiving Communion you may come to the Nason Prayer Chapel to the right of the altar rail where someone will be available to pray with you. *Gluten free Communion wafers are now carried alongside regular wafers at Holy Communion. If you require one of these, simply ask at the Altar rail. Communion Music Come As You Are Brent Helming Post Communion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All 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. Sending Forth of the Lay Eucharistic Minister Celebrant We send you out to share this Holy Communion with our brother/sister. People May you be guided by the Holy Spirit as you share this sacrament of Christ s presence. Celebrant May those who share in this Communion be strengthened and encouraged in the community we have together through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Blessing Celebrant May the peace of Christ which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Please STAND as able, as the youth recess singing, The Closing Hymn Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord! Traditional Cameroon melody arr. Ralph Johnson The Sending Forth Deacon People Voluntary Let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Page 8