Liturgy At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church August 6, 2015 + 9:30 a.m. Mary, Mother of Our Lord
Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. Prelude Ave Maria Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Gathering Hymn Mary, woman of the promise Tune: Hyfrydol ::: Gathering ::: The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worship. Following the introduction to the hymn, please stand and face the font at the rear of the nave. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Incense, used in Christian and Jewish worship since ancient times, is part of our multi-sensory liturgy. The assembly, gospel book, and table all signs of Christ's presence among us are honored with incense, representing the rising of our prayers and praise. 1. Mary, woman of the promise; vessel of your people s dreams: Through your open, willing spirit waters of God s goodness streamed. Mary, song of holy wisdom sung before the world began: Faithful to the Word within you, as you bore God s wondrous plan. 2. Mary, morning star of justice; mirror of the Radiant Light: In the shadows of life s journey, be a beacon for our sight. Mary, model of compassion; wounded by your offspring s pain: When our hearts are torn by sorrow, teach us how to love again. 3. Mary, woman of the promise; vessel of your people s dreams: Through your open, willing spirit waters of God s goodness streamed. Mary, woman of the gospel; humble home for treasured seed: Help us to be true disciples, bearing fruit in word and deed. Greeting Prayer of the Day The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God s presence in the liturgy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Let us pray Amen ~ be seated ~ [2]
::: Word ::: The prophet proclaims a hopeful message: The Lord loves justice and will make an everlasting covenant with Israel and her descendants. In response, the prophet sings a joyful song, like Mary many generations later, about God's mercy and salvation. First Reading Isaiah 61:7 11 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Refrain (sung in harmony): Psalm 45:10-17 Setting: Michel Guimant Refrain is sung by the choir and repeated by the assembly. Choir and assembly sing alternating verses. Tone: "Hear, O daughter; consider and listen closely; forget your people and your father's house. The king will de- sire your beauty; he is your master, so bow before him. Refrain The city of Tyre brings tribute; the wealthiest of the people seek your favor." All glorious is the princess as she enters; her gown is cloth-of-gold. In embroidered apparel she is brought to the king; after her the bridesmaids follow in procession. [3]
Second Reading Galatians 4:4 7 Gospel Acclamation Setting: Anne Krentz Organ The acclamation is sung by the choir and repeated by the assembly. Gospel Luke 1:46 55 As the gospel is announced, you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. With joy and gladness they are brought, and enter into the palace of the king. Refrain "In place of ancestors, O king, you shall have sons; you shall make them princes over all the earth. I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another; therefore nations will praise you forev- er and ever." Refrain In the promise of the Incarnation, Jesus Christ embodies God's mother-father heart, in love claiming people as adopted children. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. Greetings, O favored one! The Lord is with you. The Holy Spirit will come upon you. (Luke 1:28, 35) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Mary's song, the Magnificat, serves as a thematic anthem for God's work in the world and therefore for the ministry of her son, Jesus. In Mary's praise we hear of a saving God who remembers the humble, scatters the proud, lifts up the lowly, and fulfills all things. The holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. As above: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. ~ be seated ~ [4]
Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. ~ please stand ~ Sermon Silence Hymn of the Day As a star on cloudless evenings Text: Skinner Chavez-Melo (1944-1992) 1987, Estate of Skinner Chavez-Melo; tr. By Ronald F. Krisman (b. 1946) 2005 GIA Publications, Inc. Music [RAQUEL]: Skinner Chavez-Melo (1944-1992) 1987, Estate of Skinner Chavez-Melo [5]
Prayers of Intercession Peace The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Offering Offertory Anthem Ave, Regina Caelorum Philip W. J. Stopford (b. 1977) Great Thanksgiving Preface and dialogue The thanksgiving includes the following: Holy, Holy After each petition: Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ~ be seated ~ Ave, Regina caelorum. Ave, Domina Angelorum: Salve, radix, salve, porta, ex qua mun do lux est orta: Gaude, Virgo gloriosa, super omnes speciosa: Vale, o valde decora, et pro nobis, Christum exora. Ave, Regina caelorum. ~ please stand ~ The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. ::: Meal ::: If this is your first time, or if you have been attending awhile and would like to get to know us better, please fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. Today s loose offering is designated for RefugeeOne (more info on page 9). Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Hail, O Queen of Heaven. Hail, O Lady of Angels Hail! thou root, hail! thou gate From whom unto the world, a light has arisen: Rejoice, O glorious Virgin, Lovely beyond all others, Farewell, most beautiful maiden, Pray for us to Christ. Hail, O Queen of Heaven. [6]
Eucharistic Prayer Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Memorial Acclamation The Lord s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. Lamb of God Please remain standing. [7]
Communion Communion Hymn Mary, first among believers ~ be seated ~ All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Gluten-free wafers are available from the presiding minister. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. Silence Prayer Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939, 2011, GIA Publications Music [JOYOUS LIGHT]: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) 1987 GIA Publications ~ please stand ~ [8]
::: Sending ::: Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Blessing Sending Hymn By All Your Saints Text: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913), alt.; hymnal version, sts. 13, 16, 18 Music [KUORTANE]: Finnish folk tune. Text sts. 13, 16, 18 2006 Augsburg Fortress Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Sending Postlude Fuga from Offertoire (pour Fêtes de la Sainte Vierge) Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) (Based on the chant Ave Maris Stella) [9]
Join us for social time and refreshments following worship. Take this opportunity to meet someone new in our ever-changing community. ::: Serving in this Liturgy ::: Presiding Minister Michelle L. Sevig Preaching Minister Craig M. Mueller Minister Of Music David R. Brackley Viola Sean Diller Assisting Minister & Sacristan Joel Cruz Crucifer Justin Stewart Incense Patty Erickson Torchbearers Annika & Oliver Sevig Communion Assistants Drew Bradle, Katie Bickel Readers Joel Cruz, Katie Bickel ::: Parish Notes ::: Bread Baker Ken Duckmann Altar Guild Drew Bradle Ken Duckmann Coffee Hospitality Ken Duckmann Welcome Hospitality Eric Breese & Mark Stolt, Ryan & Ziena Miller Upcoming Service Opportunities Serve At The Lakeview Pantry Thursday, August 27 Holy Trinity volunteers assist with working the pantry counter, restocking food, repacking bulk foods, sorting clothing and other various jobs that may be needed on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Sign up at volunteer.htchicago.org or speak to James Perez. Picnic and Concert Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park Saturday, August 22 NEXT WEEK Join us for another picnic and concert (and let s hope there is no rain this time)! We begin with worship at 5:00 p.m. at Grace Place (637 S. Dearborn). Then we have a short walk to Millennium Park for a potluck picnic on the lawn at 6:30 p.m. (bring an appetizer, salad or desert to share; your own drink, plate and utensils). The 7:30 p.m. show features Elgar's epic oratorio The Kingdom, performed by the Grant Park Chorus and an all-star line-up of vocalists. Rain plan: We will picnic inside Grace Place! [10]
Ordination Annoucements Kyle Severson, member of Holy Trinity the past six years, will be ordained next Sunday, August 23, 3:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 2519 Grove Street, Blue Island. All are welcome. Kyle has been called to serve as pastor at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Glenview, IL. Book Sale Today Today following worship, we will be holding a book sale. So stop on by! Proceeds of the sale will support our former seminarian and current ELCA Missionary in Cairo, Kirsten Fryer. Administrator Vacation Our Parish Administrator, Josh, will be on vacation Aug. 16-29. Any church-related questions or issues can be directed at one of our pastors: Pr. Mueller (cmueller@htchicago.org), Pr. Sevig (msevig@htchicago.org), or Pr. Adams (badams@htchicago.org). RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Every year, they assist approximately 2,500 refugees and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths and backgrounds to find housing, learn the English language, acclimate to American culture, develop computer and job readiness skills, secure employment, obtain medical and other care, apply for citizenship, and develop overall family strengthening skills. Today s loose offering will go to support the ministries of RefugeeOne. Cubs Home Game Next Sunday Take public transit, carpool or arrive early Parking can be challenging!! [11]
Sign up for our weekly Holy Trinity newsletter at holytrinitychicago.org or on the yellow slip (root)beer AND BRATS Annual Church Picnic Sunday, September 13, 2015 Join us as we kick off the school year with a rootbeer keg and brats on the grill following the 10:30 a.m. service. Bring a salad, side-dish, or dessert to share. REMEMBER for SEPT. 13: + Fall worship schedule begins. Services at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. + + Sunday School returns. Classes at 9:30 a.m. + + Open house to show off results of Building Together Magnolia Project + Worship Acknowledgements Cover image: Black Madonna of Częstochowa. Icon of Mary housed at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland. Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777. [12]
Six Reasons Mary is for Lutherans, Too Holy Trinity has a famous icon of Mary and the Child in the nave. The intercessions each week conclude with thanksgiving for the saints especially those to be observed in the coming week, yet Blessed Mary is named first. Here are six reasons devotion to Mary can enrich the spiritual and liturgical lives of Lutherans and other Protestants. 1. Mary has been honored by Christians through the ages. The vast majority of Christians through the centuries Roman Catholics and Orthodox have held a deep devotion to Mary. August 15 is observed as the Feast of the Dormition ( falling asleep ) by the Eastern Orthodox, the Feast of the Assumption by Roman Catholics, and Mary, Mother of Our Lord by Lutherans. 2. Mary is the Godbearer. Amid conflict and controversy in the fifth century, Mary was declared Theotokos, the Godbearer. This affirmation of Mary as the Mother of God was linked to the affirmation of Jesus as truly human and divine. Through baptism we are also called to be Godbearers. Through us, God brings to birth justice, peace, hope and new life. 3. Mary reveals the feminine side of faith. We may not honor Mary as divine, yet she provides some feminine balance to our scriptural and liturgical vocabulary that is saturated with male language for God. A number of religions have some kind of devotion to the Divine Mother, and there is a hunger, among some today, for a sense of the sacred feminine. For Christians, the church s tradition regarding Mary seems the most natural place to begin. 4. In Mary is space for God. The famous Chora Church in Istanbul has awesome art from the lives of Mary and Jesus. Of several associations with the word chora, one is the Greek phrase which describes Mary as the container of the uncontainable. In the same way the people of Israel acknowledged the Tabernacle as the dwelling place of God, Christians marvel that the Word was made flesh in the womb of Mary. To make space for God in sacred places or within our very bodies, Mary is an icon of the incarnation. 5. Mary sings of radical justice. Mary s Magnificat is sometimes described as revolutionary. She sings of God lifting up the lowly, the poor, the hungry, the forgotten, the marginalized. Mary sings a radical song of hope for those on the bottom of life s heap. 6. Mary models openness to mystery. When the angel Gabriel announces that Mary will bear a child, she utters her most famous words let it be. As Mary responds with trust to this startling word, she is sometimes called the first Christian disciple. In the midst of things she cannot understand, Mary opens her life to divine mystery. Seeking God s will does not mean there is a predetermined plan for each one of us. As our lives become more technological and programmed, Mary teaches us to let go of control and be open to whatever comes our way. [13]
Commemorations for the Week Mary, Mother of Our Lord Saturday, August 15 The church (including Martin Luther) honored Mary with the title theotokos, meaning "Godbearer," for her role in giving birth to the Son of God. Her song, the Magnificat, speaks eloquently of God's lifting the lowly and feeding the hungry. Bernard Thursday, August 20 Bernard, a Cistercian monk, was a man of great spirituality who wrote mystical works and criticized those whom he thought took an overly intellectual approach to the faith. He became an abbot, and wrote several hymns that are still beloved today. ::: What We Value ::: Our worship is ancient and new We celebrate a liturgy based on ancient patterns and rituals that go back to the early centuries of Christianity. We gather for worship to hear the scriptures and wrestle with their meaning for our lives today. We share the sacred meal of bread and wine and depart to serve a world in need. Though ancient, worship is always fresh and new as the gospel of Christ comes alive for our contemporary context. Time unplugged from electronic devices allows reflection and centering. Open to the Mystery we connect, strengthen and serve with joy. Things we re for Radical inclusivity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or religious/spiritual background. Embodied gathering in real time and sacred space. Multisensory liturgy that helps us delight in God s beauty. Intentional engagement with contemporary social, theological and spiritual issues. User-friendly liturgies. Preaching that is honest about the struggles of life and the grace of God. Robust congregational singing. Reverence and joy in worship that spills over into everyday life. Cultivating empowering relationships, not only at church but everywhere. Openness to questions and faith struggles. Treasuring mystery above certainty. Things we re against Power and privilege that lead to prejudice and oppression. Racism, sexism, heterosexism and ableism. A religion that claims to have all the answers. Senseless violence. Negative and hateful partisanship. Superficial responses to life s painful and difficult realities. Boring sermons. Church services that don t connect with everyday life. Equating Christianity with the Religious Right. Indifference to injustice and suffering. Misuse of the earth and its resources. [14]
::: Newcomer or First Time? Welcome! ::: + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. Upcoming baptism dates: September 20 + To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 9:15-10:30 a.m. Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's bulletins are on a table at the back of the church. + Assisted hearing devices are available for those hard of hearing. Speak to an usher for details. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings through Electronic Funds Transfer. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org, or just scan the QR code to the right with your smartphone. We still pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support! MEET KATIE Meet Katie Mineck, our Community Life Coordinator, at the back of the church following worship. She would be happy to answer questions or make an introduction. Contact her at clc@htchicago.org or Pr. Craig Mueller at cmueller@htchicago.org. NEW TO HOLY TRINITY?: Intro to Holy Trinity Event Next sessions: Sept. 30, Nov. 9 DO YOU CONSIDER HOLY TRINITY YOUR CHURCH HOME? Register by filling out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or register online at holytrinitychicago.org/register. You will receive our e-newsletter. [15]
PURPOSE STATEMENT Open to the Mystery Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! GUIDING PRINCIPLES Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God s beauty Engage with intention Holy Trinity: Lakeview 1218 W. Addison Street office@htchicago.org Holy Trinity: Loop 637 S. Dearborn Street info@htloop.org Lead Pastor Craig M. Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle L. Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Assistant Pastor HTLoop Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org phone: 773.248.1233 web: holytrinitychicago.org ::: Staff ::: Parish Administrator Joshua R. Judd-Herzfeldt office@htchicago.org Minister of Music David R. Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck clc@htchicago.org Accountant Paul Strome pstrome@htchicago.org Music Assistant Sean Diller music@htchicago.org A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [16]