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Celebrant: Deacon: Organist: Greeter: Reader: Acolyte: Counters: Participants in Today s Service The Rev. William Hague The Rev. John Allison Linda Foster Sydney Roberts Rockefeller Linda Lewis Mea Clark Steve Mahoney Sydney Roberts Rockefeller The Parish of St. Mary and St. Jude St. Mary s by-the-sea The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2016 PARISH STAFF The Rt. Rev. Stephen Lane, Bishop The Rev. Jane E. Cornman, Rector The Rev. John Allison, Deacon Kerry Kenney, Parish Administrator Edward Horvath, Sexton Lise Wallace, Organist Patricia Shellnutt, Accountant THE VESTRY Marsha Planting, Jr. Warden Lauri Fernald, Treasurer Ephron Catlin Stefan Cushman Leanna Greene Richard Habermann Lesley Horvath Jackie Lowe Todd Miner Office Hours - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday 5 Kimball Road PO Box 105, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 (207) 276-5588 - phone / (207) 276-3220 fax email: ssmaryjude@roadrunner.com website: www.maryjude.org * The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms and Eucharistic Prayer are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. The Confession and Eucharistic Prayer are from Enriching Our Worship supplemental liturgies approved by General Convention. Printed music by permission CCLI license #2511845. Holy Eucharist: Rite III 10:00 AM 16

The Parish of St. Mary & St. Jude ATTENTION KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!!! We are a spiritual home for all generations, engaged in the mission of God s love for the world. Welcome to Worship! "Draw near to God and God will draw near to you." James 4:8 Welcome to this Episcopal community of worship. No matter where you come from, or what your circumstances are, we invite you to participate fully in worship in the way you most feel comfortable. Though it is our practice to stand for hymns and to stand or kneel for prayers, please do what is most comfortable for you. Hymns are usually found in the red hymnal. Page references are for the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Both texts are in the pews. All are welcome to receive communion. These are God s gifts for all who believe in Christ and all who yearn to draw closer to him! Thank you for enriching us with your presence. May God bless you on this day! MITTENS ARE NEEDED FOR THE MAINE SEACOAST MISSION CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Lap robes, hats and scarves, too! Yarn is available Contact Marilyn Nickson 546 5867 or mnickson@seacoastmission.org Douglas Cornman on the Sunbeam 479-0707 or dcornman@seacoastmission.org The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Caspar and Laura Remington Morris Casper Wistar and Helen Cuyler Morris De Witt Cuyler and Gerd Wiese Morris Thomas DeWitt Cuyler Morris Samuel Eliot and Pricilla Barton Morison Prelude Andante Stanley Prelude Menuet Handel 2 15

Join us on Monday August 22, 2016 at 6pm at the Acadia Repertory Theatre for a special performance of "Love Letters" starring Chloe Hatcher & Ephron Catlin Prelude The Holy Eucharist Rite III Enriching Our Worship Hymn Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve Hymn 546 Salutation Celebrant Blessed be the one, holy and living God. People: Glory to God for ever and ever. Collect for Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gloria Hymn S 280 14 $20 per ticket. All proceeds benefit the Harbor House Community Service Center Tickets must be purchased in advance at Harbor House. Doors open at 5:30pm Love letters is the story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (Catlin) and Melissa Gardner (Hatcher), two young people from similar backgrounds who take very different paths in life. Despite leading lives which should not intersect, they can't let go of each other throughout their 50 year friendship despite their marriages and families with other people. Contact Diana or Suzanne at 244-3713 for more information. www.harborhousemdi.org The Collect of the Day (in unison) Celebrant People Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Please be seated) The First Lesson Jeremiah 23:23-29 Reader A reading from the Book of Jeremiah. Am I a God near by, says the LORD, and not a God far off? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the LORD. I have heard what the prophets have said 3

who prophesy lies in my name, saying, "I have dreamed, I have dreamed!" How long? Will the hearts of the prophets ever turn back-- those who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart? They plan to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, just as their ancestors forgot my name for Baal. Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let the one who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? says the LORD. Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 82 BCP p. 705 1 God takes his stand in the council of heaven; * he gives judgment in the midst of the gods: 2 "How long will you judge unjustly, * and show favor to the wicked? 3 Save the weak and the orphan; * defend the humble and needy; 4 Rescue the weak and the poor; * deliver them from the power of the wicked. 5 They do not know, neither do they understand; they go about in darkness; * all the foundations of the earth are shaken. 6 Now I say to you, 'You are gods, * and all of you children of the Most High; 7 Nevertheless, you shall die like mortals, * and fall like any prince.'" 8 Arise, O God, and rule the earth, * for you shall take all nations for your own. The Epistle Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Reader A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. 4 ~ The week of August 21st ~ Sunday, August 21 ~ The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 AM - Holy Eucharist at St. Mary s by-the Sea 10 AM - Morning Prayer with Holy Eucharist at St. Mary s by-the-sea 10 AM - Morning Prayer with Holy Eucharist at St. Jude s Church 5:45 PM - Sunset Service at Rosserne Tuesday, August 23 10 AM - Morning Prayer at St. Mary s by-the-sea Wednesday, August 24 8:30 AM - Canine Constitutional at Little Long Pond Thursday, August 25 10 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry Friday, August 26 4 PM - Planting/Powell Wedding Rehearsal at St. Mary s by-the-sea Saturday, August 27 9:30 AM - AA meeting, Parish Hall Alanon Meeting, St. Mary s Chapel 3:30 PM - Planting/Howell Wedding at St. Mary s by-the-sea Bishop's Eucharist and Confirmations Today, August 14, Bishop Lane will conclude his visitation of the four Episcopal parishes on MDI with a service of confirmation and Eucharist, 5:30 at St. Saviour's. Our parish has six young people being confirmed, so we hope many of you will come to the service and support them. The Bar Harbor Food Pantry is in need of our help to provide food for those in need. Please bring in your non perishable food items, and place them in the basket at the back of the church. Thank you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! 13

12 ~ The week of August 14th ~ Sunday, August 14 ~ The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 AM & 10 AM - Holy Eucharist at St. Mary s by-the-sea 10 AM - Holy Eucharist at St. Jude s Church 5:30 PM - Bishop s service with Confirmation at St. Saviour s Tuesday, August 16 10 AM - Morning Prayer at St. Mary s by-the-sea Wednesday, August 17 8:30 AM - Canine Constitutional at Little Long Pond 11 AM - William Frazer and Elizabeth Peabody Memorial Service at St. Mary s by-the-sea 4:30 PM - Vestry Meeting Thursday, August 18 10 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry 4:30 PM - Neighborhood House using Parish Hall Saturday, August 20 9:30 AM - AA meeting, Parish Hall Alanon meeting, St. Mary's Chapel 4 PM - Ann Gilkes Memorial Service at St. Mary s by-the-sea Please pray for those in need: Rose and her family, Hortense Alley, Sylvia Paine Constable, Karen Edsel, Soos Krasnow, Sheila Manning, Mary March, Carl Marshall, Charlie O Donovan, The Rev. Paulette Schiff, and Sherry Warner. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: We pray for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the congregations of St. Mary and St. Jude, Northeast Harbor, Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove; and for our brothers and sisters in our companion Diocese of Haiti. In the Parish Cycle of Prayer: We give thanks for William John Henry and Peyton Ingle who celebrate their birthdays this week; and for all the people and families of our parish, especially Ann and Gilbert Kinney, Wilhelmina Kipp, Lila and Da- And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented-- of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn Judge eternal, throned in splendor Hymn 596 vs. 1-2 The Gospel Luke 12:49-56 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, 5

you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?" Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ Sequence Hymn Judge eternal, throned in splendor (Please be seated) Sermon Hymn 596 vs.3 The Rev. William Hague 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. Fraction Anthem We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread. The Invitation to Communion All who are drawn to Christ are welcome to come forward for communion. If you prefer a blessing to receiving the bread and the wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will bless you. (Gluten Free Wafers are available, please let the celebrant know when you come to the altar rail.) Communion Hymn I want to walk as a child of the light Hymn 490 The Post-communion Prayer Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen. Blessing Recessional Hymn How firm a foundation Hymn 637 The Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude 6 11

sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life. On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said: Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with St. Mary, St. Jude, and all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord s Prayer 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. The Prayers of the People Form IV BCP p. 388 Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. We remember especially, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa; the congregations of St. Mary and St. Jude, Northeast Harbor; Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove; and our brothers and sisters in our companion Diocese of Haiti. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. We give thanks for William John Henry and Peyton Ingle who celebrate their birthdays this week; for all the people and families of our parish, especially Ann and Gilbert Kinney, Wilhelmina Kipp, Lila and David Kirkland, Susan and John Klein and Paula and Walter Knudsen; and for those we now name... Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We remember especially, Rose and her family, Hortense Alley, Sylvia Paine Constable, 10 7

Karen Edsel, Sheila Manning, Soos Krasnow, Mary March, Carl Marshall, Charlie O Donovan, Sherry Warner, and those we now name. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. The celebrant adds a concluding collect. Confession (Please kneel as able) Celebrant Let us confess our sins to God. Silence may be kept. Celebrant and People God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Absolution Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. People And also with you. Announcements 8 Offertory Music The Celebration of Holy Communion Presentation Hymn: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Hymn 380, v. 3 Eucharistic Prayer 1 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 Celebrant It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy. You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you replenish us and call us to fullness of life. Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing: Celebrant and People Hymn S 130 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people. Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you 9