St. Paul s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions! 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! Transfiguration Sunday February 26, 2017, 10:30 A.M.
Welcome to worship this morning! The Holy Eucharist Rite I The Liturgy of the Word Processional Hymn # 427 When morning guilds the skies Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis S 278 2
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The Collect of the Day Last Sunday after Epiphany The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. 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. The First Lesson Exodus 24:12-18 The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction." So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, "Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them." Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
Psalm 99 1 The LORD is King; let the people tremble;* he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. 2 The LORD is great in Zion;* he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome;* he is the Holy One. 4 O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity;* you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. 5 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his footstool;* he is the Holy One. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name,* they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud;* they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. 8 O LORD our God, you answered them indeed;* you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds. 9 Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his holy hill;* for the LORD our God is the Holy One. The Second Lesson 2 Peter 1:16-21 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. 5
You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gradual Hymn #129 Christ upon the mountain peak The Gospel Matthew 17:1-9 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory be to thee, Lord Christ. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!" When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid." And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, "Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead." The Gospel of the Lord. 6
Praise be to thee, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend Amy Fallon Silence for meditation We stand to affirm our faith by praying the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed 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. 7
Prayers of the for The Last Sunday after Epiphany Intercessor Sovereign God, you revealed your love and guidance for us on Mount Sinai and the Mount of Transfiguration, giving us a vision of how to live in equity and peace. Trusting in your care for us, we bring to you our prayers. We pray for your church, that it may be the light of love for all people. Strengthen our leaders, especially our Presiding Bishop, Michael and our Diocesan Bishop, Jeffrey. *For the congregations of Malek in the Upper Nile, Sudan, and our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico, and in Renk in the Republic of the South Sudan; for congregations in the Chicago-South Deanery: St. Paul & the Redeemer in Chicago; St. Thomas in Chicago; Santa Teresa in Chicago; Trinity in Chicago. Silence Loving God, Intercessor Intercessor hear our prayer. We pray for the nations of the world, that their governors may be wise and compassionate. Uphold the leaders of governments for the work of peace, especially our President, Donald, and our Governor, Bruce. Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. We pray for your creation, that we may be your wise and obedient stewards. Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. 8
Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor We pray for all those who are in search of you, that they may walk by the lamp of your Spirit and be at peace in your light now and forever. Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. We pray for those who suffer illness or oppression, that our care for them may bring your healing and liberation. We pray especially for Shanna and Zachary and Kathleen and Doug, Bob, Cindy Bach, Joan and Ivan Judkins, Gail Piper, Elizabeth George (Puzz), Marilyn, Brenda, Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, Kurt, Lisa Allison, Barbara and Bill, Aunt Joanna, Eric, Rich, Jacqueline, Dorothy, Bill, Finn, Bob Z., Sara Lou Dudgeon, Lissa, Steve, Zoe Hudson, and Sebastian. Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. We remember before you not only our cares, but also our joys. For those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Freyja Rasmussen Johns, and those celebrating anniversaries this week. Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. We pray for all who are sick and are dying: May your will for them be fulfilled. Fill us with your mercy and kindness that we may care for them with loving hearts as you bring them to the wholeness of your peace Silence Loving God, hear our prayer. 9
Intercessor For all those needs still unnamed but placed before you now. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Loving God, Silence hear our prayer. Intercessor Joined together in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all majesty and honor are yours, Holy One, forever and ever. Amen. *Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. The Confession In unison Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Silence (kneel or stand) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 10
The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy sprit. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Offertory The Holy Communion Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Anthem The Adult/Youth Choir O Sing Unto the Lord Thomas Morley Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 11
The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer II Sursum Corda The Lord be with you. And with thy sprit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is meet and right so to do. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, 12
Sanctus: S 114 Holy, holy, holy All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until coming again. For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me." 13
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison 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. 14
The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Agnus Dei: S 158 Fraction Anthem: O Lamb of God 15
: The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. 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. Communion Hymn #137 O Wondrous type! O vision fair In Unison When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Procession into the World Hymn #542 Christ is the world s true light Dismissal Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. 16
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes Sundays 9:15-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center, September-May Adults meet in the conference room at 9:15 A.M. year round 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: Monday-Thursday 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Kathleen Johnson, Organist Hannah Buckle, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Peg Newby, Senior Warden, Julie Stubblefield, Gretchen Schlabach, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach, Marv Kombrink, Pat Brown 17
Today s Ministers The Reverend Amy Fallon Terry Dickow Ellison McLane Terry Dickow Richard Dowen Bill and Jennie Cummings Freyja Rasmussen Johns Lori Judkins Rebecca and Brad Smith Julie Rogers, Nancy Dailey Presiding Clergy Eucharistic Minister Acolyte Lector Intercessor Ushers Altar Guild Coffee Hour Host Flower Guild Nursery Care Attendants Today, Sunday February 26, 2017, Last Sunday after Epiphany Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M.. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult Sunday School 9:15-10:15 A.M. Conf. Room Children s Sunday School 9:15-10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Choral Anthem Rehearsal 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite I (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee and Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall This Week February 26, 2017 through March 5, 2017 Wed Mar 1 Ash Wednesday Service 6:00 P.M. Sanctuary Potluck Soup Supper 7:00 P.M. Parish Hall Thu Mar 2 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 Mar 5 Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Children s Sunday School 9:15 A.M.. St. Timothy Ctr Adult Bible Study 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room Choral Anthem Rehearsal 10:15 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Chili Cookoff 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall 18
Announcements Reverend Amy Fallon is our Guest Preacher and Presider Please welcome Reverend Amy Fallon, Director at Grace Place Campus Ministries at NIU, as she serves as the guest preacher and presider today. Ash Wednesday Service The Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes will be held on March 1 st at 6:00 P.M., presided over by Rev. Robert Trask. A soup supper follows in the Parish Hall. Watch for a sign up sheet! Lenten Booklets The Lenten devotional booklet from Living Compass, Listening 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 Chili Cookoff The Annual Chili Cookoff date is set for Sunday, March 5, 2017, after the 10:30 AM service. Come join to fill both soul and stomach! Please contact James and Julie Stubblefield to sign up to help with the preparation. Rector s Discretionary Fund Collection Next Week Donations allow us to assist people in need in our community. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry. 19
Are You Thinking of Lenten Fish Fries? Saints Peter and Paul Church in Virgil, Illinois, is once again holding their Friday Night All You Can Eat Fish Fries from 5 PM to 8 PM between March 3 to April 7 th. Adults $11.00-14.00, Children 5 to 7 - $4.00-7.00, Under 5 free. For more information, call 630-365-6618. The Adult/Youth and Children s Choirs Sunday morning anthem rehearsals are at 10:15 AM. Join us in the Parish Hall for practice! Thursday Evening Choir Rehearsals Children's 6:00-6:30 PM. Adult/Youth Choir 7-9 PM. For more information about St. Paul s Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to hear the Weekly 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! 20
Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: School Bus on the Road to Emmaus, www.emmausbus.blogspot.com The Prayers of the. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year A. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis #278 Canticle 20, Setting: William Mathias, Copyright 1976 Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Vs. 3, Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. Louis Bourgeois, The 1982 Hymnal. Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, S 114, Holy Eucharist I, Music: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan (1880-1968), Copyright, by permission of Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Agnus Dei: Fraction Anthem, Lamb of God S 158, The Holy Eucharist I, Music: From Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, Healey Willan (1880-1968), Copyright, By permission of Oxford University Press., The 1982 Hymnal. Prelude: Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring, J.S. Bach Prelude Op 28, No. 4, Frederic Chopin Postlude: March in F, William Stickles 21
Household Prayer: Morning God, as this new day dawns, may your Spirit guide my feet and reveal you to me in new ways as I walk through your world today. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Holy One, thank you for the gift of this day. Whatever has happened, whatever I ve done and left undone, help me hear the voice of Jesus tonight, telling me to go to sleep as I am and not be afraid. Amen. 22