St. Paul s Episcopal Church St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. All are welcome, no exceptions! Transfiguration Sunday February 11, 2018, 8:00 A.M. Rite I
The Holy Eucharist Rite I The Liturgy of the Word Opening Acclamation Page 323 The Collect of the Day Last Sunday after Epiphany O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons. The First Lesson 2 Kings 2:1-12 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, Stay here; for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel. But Elisha said, As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you. So they went down to Bethel. The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you? And he said, Yes, I know; keep silent. Elijah said to him, Elisha, stay here; for the LORD has sent me to Jericho. But he said, As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you. So they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you? And he answered, Yes, I know; be silent. 2
Then Elijah said to him, Stay here; for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan. But he said, As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you. So the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you. Elisha said, Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit. He responded, You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not. As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen! But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. Psalm 50:1-6 1 The LORD, the God of gods, has spoken; * he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, * God reveals himself in glory. 3 Our God will come and will not keep silence; * before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a raging storm. 4 He calls the heavens and the earth from above * to witness the judgment of his people. 5 "Gather before me my loyal followers, * those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice." 3
6 Let the heavens declare the rightness of his cause; * for God himself is judge. The Second Lesson 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus sake. For it is the God who said, Let light shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. The Gospel Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Holy Gospel Mark 9:2-9 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him! Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 4
Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend Ed Bird The Nicene Creed Form 2 Page 327 Prayers of the for Epiphany Litany for the Mission of the Church Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have their being, Have mercy on us. Jesus the Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to God, Have mercy on us. Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the depth of God, Have mercy on us. Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity, Have mercy on us. From blind hearts and petty spirits that refuse to see the need of all humankind for your love, Savior, deliver us. From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to admit our own need of your compassion, 5
Savior, deliver us. From discouragement in the face of pain and disappointment, and from lack of persistence and thoroughness, Savior, deliver us. From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us from spreading the Gospel, Savior, deliver us. O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry: For all lay people, deacons, priests and bishops. Inspire our minds with a vision of your kingdom in this time and place, Touch our eyes, that we may see your glory in all creation, Touch our ears, that we may hear form every mouth the hunger for hope and stories of refreshment, Touch our lips, that we may tell in every tongue and dialect the wonderful works of God, Touch our hearts, that we may discern the mission to which you call us, 6
Touch our feet, that we may take your Good News into our neighborhoods, communities, and all parts of the world, Touch our hands, that we may each accomplish the work you give us to do, Strengthen and encourage all who minister in your name in lonely, dangerous and unresponsive place, Open the hearts and hands of many to support your Church in this and every place. Loving God, you take pity on the weak. For those whose bodies are enfeebled by disease or whose spirits are debilitated by illness, that they may be restored to wholeness of life. We pray especially for the Lou Gerrity, McKay Family, Dick, Jim, Doug, Susan, Sandi, Puzz, the Webb Family, Marilyn, Dorothy, Margaret, Patty, Kathy, David, Merrill, Michele and family, Rene, and Rosemarie, We remember before you not only our cares, but also our joys. For those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Bobby Russell and Kurt McMahon; and those celebrating anniversaries. For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now, (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) 7
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Confession of Sin Form 2, Page 331 The Peace Page 332 The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving The Offertory Eucharistic Prayer II Form 2, Pages 340-343 The Lord s Prayer Page 336 The Breaking of the Bread Agnus Dei Page 337 Prayer of Humble Access Page 337 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. The Post Communion Prayer Page 339 The Blessing Priest: Let us go forth in the name of Christ : Amen. 8
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Second and Fourth Sundays: 8:00 A.M. (spoken) Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (with music) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes for All Ages Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center; 2 nd Sunday in September 3 rd Sunday in May. 9:30 A.M. Adults meet in the conference room year-round, 9:15 A.M. 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 AM 2:00 PM The Reverend Edward T. Bird, IV, Rector, Email: revedbird@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Ministries Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Freyja Rasmussen-Johns, Senior Warden, Marv Kombrink, Junior Warden, Pat Brown, Treasurer, Gretchen Schlabach, Clerk, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Maureen Gerrity 9
This Week at St. Paul s s Today, Sunday February 11, 2018 Transfiguration Sunday The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (spoken) 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room Children s Sunday School 9:30 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. All Choirs: Morning Anthem Rehearsal 10:15 A.M Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee Hour 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall This Week February 11, 2018 through February 18, 2018 Wed Feb 14 Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 P.M. Sanctuary Soup Supper 7:00 P.M. Parish Hall Holy Solitude Gathering 7:30 P.M. Thu Feb 15 Children s Choir Rehearsal 6:00-6:30 P.M. Parish Hall Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00-9:00 P.M. Parish Hall Sun Feb 18 Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Adult Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room Children s Sunday School 9:30 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Choirs: Morning Anthem Rehearsal 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Vestry Meeting 12:15 P.M. Conf. Room 10
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. Ash Wednesday Service The Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes will be held on February 14th at 6:00 P.M. A soup supper follows in the Parish Hall. Watch for a sign up sheet! You may also schedule or drop by between Noon and 3:00 PM for individual imposition of ashes if you cannot come to the evening liturgy. Holy Solitude - A Lenten Retreat You are invited to spend an overnight with St. Paul's own Mother Heidi for a time of "solitude together" as Lent begins, with a focus on both time alone and time together in conversation on February 18-19 or February 22-23, 2018. The training will take place at the Nicholas Center, an overnight leadership training center, at Saint James Commons, 65 East Huron Street, Chicago IL 60611. The cost is $140 for overnight participants, $55 for commuter participants. Registration is capped at 13 overnight participants and 25 commuter participants per workshop session. Registration forms are in the Parish Hall. The book, Holy Solitude can be purchased in the Parish Office for $14.00 or can be found on amazon.com. Holy Solitude at St. Paul s We will begin weekly meetings to discuss the topics in Mother Heidi s book on Wednesday, February 7 th through March 28 th at 6:00 PM. There will be dinner followed by discussion led by Mother Heidi. On Ash Wednesday, February 14 th, the group will meet after the service. 11
Memorial Service at NIU There will be a Memorial Service at Grace Place to remember those 6 students who died ten years ago in Cole Hall at NIU as a result of a mass shooting. Our service at Grace Place will begin at 9:00 PM on February 14 (Ash Wednesday). We are hoping that those attending the beginning of lent service will follow up with our Memorial Service. All are welcome. So many in our community were directly or indirectly affected by this horrific event. Please RSVP if you would like to join us for an informal free dinner at 8:00 pm preceding the memorial service. May this be a time of continued healing for all of us. God bless us and heal us as we remember -Pastor Bob Hansen, Grace Place---815-756-7700 Food Pantry Collection is Today, February 11th Parishioners are reminded that today, February 11th, is Food Pantry Sunday. Please place your donations in the baskets provided. No glass jars, please. Contributions may be made at any time during the month, not just today. We hope that everyone will participate, even in a small way. World Day of Prayer The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement led by Christian women who come together to observe a common day of informed prayer and prayerful action on the first Friday of March. In an effort to involve people who can t attend the first Friday, the service will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 10 AM at The Salvation Army, 830 Grove Street, DeKalb. Women, men and children are welcome. A planning meeting will be held on February 15 at 10:30 AM at the Salvation Army for those who would like to be involved with the planning of the service. 12
Lenten Booklets The Lenten devotional booklet from Living Compass, Loving with All your Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind, is available today in the Sanctuary and in the Parish Hall. A Kindle version can be found on amazon.com. St. Paul's is an affirming and inclusive Christian community! Striving through worship, love and service to welcome all people just as God created you. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, and whether you are single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we! All are welcome, no exceptions! For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to hear The Reverend Ed s Sermons, and see 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! Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Transfiguration, Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano, http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu The Prayers of the, Litany for the Mission of the Church, The Book of Occasional Services, Copyright 2004 by the Church Pension Fund. 13
Household Prayer: Morning God of glory, I greet you at the dawning of this day. Let my life proclaim Christ Jesus and the good news of the gospel from the rising of the sun to its setting; to the glory of your name. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening God of glory, I greet you at the ending of this day. Overshadow me with your peace so that I may rest in your presence from the setting of the sun to its rising; to the glory of your name. Amen. 14