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EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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Today’s service is based on common prayer outlined primarily by the 1979 edition of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), an official liturgical book of the Episcopal Church, a member of the Anglican Communion, located in the United States. Hymns with a “S” in front refers to service music located in the front of The Hymnal 1982.

Welcome to St. Paul’s. Wherever you are on your journey, we are grateful you are here today. This is a vibrant place, with many ways you can connect. Through worship,

formation, outreach, and fellowship, we hope that your faith flourishes and St. Paul’s grows. We invite you to connect further by filling out a welcome card and leaving it in the offering basket or by visiting, www.stpaulsws.org/hello and introducing, or reintroducing yourself.

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at St. Paul’sUPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 UPCOMING

FORMATION: GRATITUDE & GRACEBeginning today at 10:15 am in Colhoun A

Join us today. Details on the next page.

HOLY EUCHARIST IN THE NAVE Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (No RSVP required)

New time; moved from 12:10 pm to 12 pm.

THE NURSERY IS OPENSundays during the 10 am service

Advanced registration is required. A link to

RSVP is available in the Monday, weekly email.

MASKS REQUIRED INDOORS

Per CDC and Diocesan regulations, we will

require masks for all services and meetings

while on campus indoors.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITYToday at 5 pm

EYC is back an in-person! Email The Rev. Nick

VanHorn at [email protected], for

more information.

CHILDREN’S FORMATION @ 10:15 AM

Children’s Chapel is during the 9 am Service

Grades 2/3, Classroom 236

Grades 4/5, Classroom 235

Godly Play (3-4 year olds), Classroom 231

Godly Play (K-1st grade), Classroom 232

YOUTH FORMATION

Today at 10:15 am in the Youth Room

Small Group Outreach Worship Children Youth Formation Newcomer Music

7:30 am Indoor Worship (masks required), in the Nave

8:15 am Newcomer Co� ee, via Zoom

9 am Nursery for children under 3 years old, Classroom 233

In-person worship (masks required), in the Nave

10:15 am Children’s & Youth Formation (see details on this page)

Adult Formation: Gratitude and Grace, in Colhoun A

11:15 am Indoor Worship/live-stream (masks required), in the Nave

11:30 am Daring Disciples, Colhhoun B & C

5 pm Episcopal Youth Community, under the Porte-cochère

Indoor Worship (masks required), in the Chapel

7:30 am Indoor Worship (masks required), in the Nave

9 am Nursery for children under 3 years old, Classroom 233

In-person worship (masks required), in the Nave

10:15 am Children’s & Youth Formation (see details on this page)

Adult Formation: Gratitude and Grace, in Colhoun A

11:15 am Indoor Worship/live-stream (masks required), in the Nave

11:30 am Daring Disciples, Colhhoun B & C

3 pm St. Francis Festival, on the Front Lawn

4 pm Blessing of the Animals, in the Nave

5 pm Episcopal Youth Community, under the Porte-cochère

Indoor Worship (masks required), in the Chapel

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SPONSERED BY THE WOMEN OF ST. RUTH’S CIRCLE GROUP2ND ANNUAL SOCKTOBER DRIVE

Donations taken throughout the month of October

The women of St. Ruth’s Circle are proud to announce the 2nd

Annual Socktober Drive benefi ting the guests at Center of Hope

- the only homeless shelter in Winston-Salem that admits entire

families. Socks are among the most requested items at shelters

nationwide, and we can help keep the feet of our neighbors clean,

dry, and warm as we move into colder weather this October. Last

year St. Paul’s donated 473 pairs of socks to the Center of Hope!

Our goal is to donate 600 pairs of socks this year!

You can donate socks through our Amazon Wish List here:

www.stpaulsws.org/socktober. If Amazon is not for you, we would

be honored if you can pick up socks during your regular shopping

and drop them in the donation bin at the Goodheart Entrance at St.

Paul’s. We are also happy to accept cash/checks and will use your

money to purchase socks! If you have any questions please reach

out to Kathryn Vernon at (336) 408-8029.

RISE AND READ 2021

Wed, Sep 29 at 9 am

Less than half of the third-grade students in WS/FCS are

profi cient in reading. Literacy is the currency of the 21st century

and it is necessary for success. Join Read Write Spell to learn more

about how you can get involved in ensuring that all children in our

community can read. It will take ALL of us. This event will feature

keynotes from Kelly King, Don Flow, and Tricia McManus (WS/

FCS Superintendent). To register, visit readwritespell.live

ST. PAUL’S FAMILY FUN DAYSun, Oct 10 at 1 pm at Alpha Omega Farms in Hamptonville

Today is the last day to sign up! Join Deacon Lauren for

this fun fall day. Cost is $10 a person (make reservations

& pay Deacon Lauren at LVillemuer-Drenth@stpauls-ws.

org.) Children 2 and younger are free. Food is available for

purchase. Activities include; a giant 5 acre corn maze, 3 acre

hay bale maze, fun zone, obstacle course, bounce pillow,

corn box, hay ride, barrel train, live animal feeded, pipe

world with slides, corn hole, hayride, steer roping, see saws,

pumpkin cannon, barnyard basketball, horse drawn wagon

rides and more!

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VOLUNTEER: STREET SCHOOL LUNCHES RETURNTue, Oct 4 and additional dates at 12:15 pm

We will continue our lunch ministry this fall at the Winston Salem

Street School. If you are interested in providing food and staying to

serve lunch to the students, please sign up here:

www.stpaulsws.org/streetschool

YOUTH CONFIRMATION PARENTS MANDATORY MEETINGSTue, Oct 5 of Sun, Oct 10 at 12 pm via Zoom

All parents of youth that wish to go through confi rmation this year

must come to one of two online information sessions. To attend,

please email the Rev. Nick VanHorn at [email protected].

YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUPThu, Oct 7 at 6 pm

Email the Rev. Sara Ardrey Graves, [email protected],

to be a part of this small group for young adults at St. Paul’s.

SAVE THE DATE: SENIOR LUNCH RETURNS!Wed, Oct 20 at 12:15 pm under the Porte-cochère

We will enjoy lunch in the back under the Porte-cochère. After lunch

we will be entertained by the popular Appalachian Strings Dulcimer

Group. Fellowship begins at 12:15 pm with lunch at 12:30 pm. The

cost is $6. Friends are most welcome. It will be wonderful to be back

together. For more information, email Anne Rahn at arahn@stpauls-

ws.org or you can reach Anne at (336) 749-4906.

SAVE THE DATE: BETTER TOGETHER IN GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATIONSun, Oct 24 from 4 - 6 pm at the home of Jonathan and Kristie Blanco

The parish is invited to this celebration of our stewardship

campaign. Bring your whole family and enjoy being Better Together!

If you have not completed your 2022 fi nancial pledge, it is not too

late! We are looking for 100% of all our parishioners!

Visit www.stpaulsws.org/stewardship or email Margaret Turner at

[email protected].

NEWCOMER VIRTUAL COFFEEToday, Sep 26 at 8:15 am via Zoom

Join the rector to learn more about St. Paul’s and let us get to know

you better. If you missed today’s co� ee, you can come next month!

Email Betsy Reiners for details at [email protected].

ADULT FORMATION: GRATITUDE AND GRACESundays until Oct 17 after the 9 am service

Gratitude saturates our prayers and worship of God. But our

relationship to gratitude can be funny. We sometimes feel

enthusiastic about giving thanks, but at other times, feel pressured

and even guilted into it. How can we make authentic gratitude a part

of our lives? How can our faith, our relationships, our community

involvement, our resources, and even our hardships be shaped by

a practice of gratitude? In a 5-week small group format, we will

discuss these questions, and more, reading together the work of

Diana Butler Bass, José Humphreys, Ellen Davis and Henri Nouwen.

YOUNG ADULT TACO TUESDAYTue, Sep 28 at 6 pm at Wiseman Brewery

Join other young adults for some time for fellowship. Email the Rev.

Sara Ardrey Graves, [email protected], to learn more.

CENTER OF HOPE FAMILY SHELTER DINNERSThu, Sep 30 at 4 pm

We are back to providing dinner on Thursday nights at the Salvation

Army Center of Hope family shelter which is the only shelter for

families with children in Winston-Salem. Thank you for being a part

of this important feeding ministry! To sign up please click here:

www.stpaulsws.org/hope

ST. PAUL’S WALKING GROUPFridays (Oct 1) at 9:30 am at Reynolda Village

The St. Paul’s Walking Group walks in Reynolda Village each Friday.

Join us for a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners.

Newcomers are welcome. Contact Anne Rahn for more information

(336) 749-4906 or [email protected]

Upcoming HighlightsEvents are subject to change. To view a list of all events and to get the most up to date information, please visit www.stpaulsws.org/events/

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CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS

Stewart Butler, Mary Brown, Lee Culp, Susan

Hedgpeth, J. Dwight Shaw, David Rolfe, Cynthia

Brasher, Jody Shaw, Katherine Collins, Sally

Morris-Randall, Gayle Coley, John Timmons,

George Newstedt, Brad Darmofal, Katharine

Ferguson, Anna Geras, Joseph Wilson, Edward

Moran, C. Laurence Robbs, William Rahn, Karen

Tips, Chester Davis, Shannon Faircloth, John

Lynch, Lucien Veille, K. Alayne Noftle, Jennifer

Pierce, G. Page West, Abigail Poydock, McIver

Saunders, Janice Philipp, Lynda Dixon, Elizabeth

Gober, Thomas McKim, Marie Givner, Crawford

Pike, Rachel Dyer, Emily Cornella, Helen Wright,

Robert Whaling, Jerry Word, Erika Hubbard,

Kenneth Sho� ner, Brenton Keene, Scott Cornella,

James Butler, Charles Palmer, Kathy Jacobs,

Henry Roemer, Nancy Teska, Laura Carr, Hope

Kelly, Lawson Wimmer, and Grant Wilson

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES

O. Roane and Ann Cross, John and Nancy Fagg,

Peter and Mary Louise Wilson, Peter and Megan

Speziale, and Jones and Whitney Byrd

Hospital Visits: If you or an immediate family member are hospitalized and would

like pastoral assistance, contact the Rev. John Shields at [email protected]. If

the pastoral care need is urgent you can call (336) 723-4391 and follow the prompts to

contact the clergy member on call.

Prayer Lists: St. Paul’s maintains a published prayer list, a confi dential prayer list

(shared only with clergy and pastoral sta� ) and a prayer list for those on active military

duty and their families. To add someone, please secure permission from the person to

be added and then contact Anne Rahn at (336) 723-4391, ext. 1214. Anne needs at least

the fi rst name of the person being listed as well as your name and contact information.

Individuals remain on our prayer lists for one month unless the request is renewed.

Keeping in Prayer this Week: We pray for those whose needs are closely linked with

ours and for those who su� er from any sickness, grief or distress, also remembering

and praying for those on our parish prayer list, including: Barbara Douglas, Bob

Douglas, Lynn Parsley, Karen, Lisa Hammon, John Hammon, Carroll McCullough,

Anne Glenn, Elaine Williams, Bucky Dennis, Ron Vinson, Caroline and John Allen,

Heinz Altmann, Bob Borgman, Don Sims, Jerry Hogan, Mark Hoppe, Matt, Leslie,

Jane White, Tim White, Andy Scott, LeClare Turner, Donna Torreyson, the Hemphill

Family, Darlene and Bryan, Julia Ste� ner, Paul and Alice Butler, Player and Leigh,

Anne, Bryan, Meghan Jones, Nan Griswold, Betty Nagel, Flo Cobey, Bo Parham, Rita

Rhinehart, Ellen, Bill Goodson, John McGee, Stephanie Edwards, Brittany Layman,

Stephen Pociask, Sidney B. Allen, Jr., Katie Allen, and Brennah Gurganious; our shut-in

parishioners and their caregivers; and those serving in the military, including George

Bailey, Will Davis, Will Hodgin, Cody Ivie, Mateo Marshall, Patrick S. Meyer, Sam

Pulliam, Timothy Smith, Andrew Tamer, Drew Vernon, Thomas Ward, Stewart Welch

and Molly Wharton.

PASTORAL CARE

To add someone to our birthday or anniversary

list or to report a change for our membership

records, contact Betsy Reiners at (336) 723-

4391, ext. 1219 or [email protected].

St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchA parish of the Episcopal Diocese of NC520 Summit StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101(336) 723-4391www.stpaulswinstonsalem.org

CONTACT: The staff and clergy have limited

access to their voicemail. The best way to reach

us is through email.

A complete list of staff emails is available at

www.stpaulswinstonsalem.org/contact.

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eepurl.com/gymnZLPledging is a beautiful spiritual discipline. You are saying

“Yes Lord, I will do this.” Thank you to those who practice

this discipline. With faithful stewardship, we receive more

than we give; giving strengthens our spiritual journey and

truly brings us closer to God.

Thank you for giving generously and with a happy and

joyous heart to our ministries and programs. To give

online: stpaulswinstonsalem.org/giving-at-st-pauls/

Please contact Margaret Turner at [email protected] to learn more!

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Prelude – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)

The following hymn is sung, all standing

Hymn 390

Words: Joachim Neander (1650-1680); tr. Hymnal 1940, alt.Music: Lobe den Herren, melody from Erneuerten Gesangbuch, 1665;

harm. The Choral Book for England, 1863; desc. Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971)

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THE WORD OF GOD BCP P. 355

The people standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Celebrant says

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 following canticle is sung, all standing

S 236 – Benedictus es, Domine

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Setting: John Rutter (b. 1945)

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP P. 357

The Celebrant says to the people

The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSONS The people sit.

The Lesson – Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22

The king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. On the second day, as they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “What is your petition, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you.

And what is your request? Even to the half of my kingdom, it shall be fulfilled.” Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have won your favor, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me-- that is my petition-- and the lives of my people-- that is my request. For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have held my peace; but no enemy can compensate for this damage to the king.” Then King Ahasuerus said to Queen Esther, “Who is he, and where is he, who has presumed to do this?” Esther said, “A foe and enemy, this wicked Haman!” Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen.

Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs in attendance on the king, said, “Look, the very gallows that Haman has prepared for Mordecai, whose word saved the king, stands at Haman’s house, fifty cubits high.” And the king said, “Hang him on that.” So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the anger of the king abated.

Mordecai recorded these things, and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, as the days on which the Jews gained relief from their enemies, and as the month that had been turned for them from sorrow into gladness and from mourning into a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, days for sending gifts of food to one another and presents to the poor.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

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The people remain seated while the psalm is sung by the choir.

Psalm 124 Chant: Derrick Cantrell (b. 1926)

If the Lord had not been on our side, *let Israel now say;

If the Lord had not been on our side, *when enemies rose up against us;

Then would they have swallowed us up alive *in their fierce anger toward us;

Then would the waters have overwhelmed us *and the torrent gone over us;

Then would the raging waters *have gone right over us.

Blessed be the Lord! *he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth.

We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; *the snare is broken, and we have escaped.

Our help is in the Name of the Lord, *the maker of heaven and earth.

The Epistle – James 5:13-20

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over

them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest.

My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

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The following hymn is sung, all standing

Hymn 509

Words: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Music: Nun danket all und bringet Ehr, melody att. Johann Cruger (1598-1662)

Then, all still standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel – Mark 9:38-50

John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed

of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward.

“If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes

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and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.

“For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

After the Gospel, the Reader says

The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON THE REV. JOHN SHIELDS

There follows, all standing

THE NICENE CREED BCP P. 358

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.

All kneel

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP P. 387, FORM III (ADAPT.)

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Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church, remembering especially the Episcopal Church; our Companion Dioceses of Botswana and Costa Rica; St. Margaret’s, Waxhaw, and Grace Church, Weldon; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Samuel and Anne, our Bishops; and the St. Paul’s clergy and staff.That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world, particularly Joseph, our President; Roy, our Governor; and Allen, our Mayor; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; especially _____; all those on the St. Paul’s prayer list; those affected by the COVID-19 virus worldwide, the most vulnerable, all caregivers, and the unemployed; That they may be delivered from their distress.

We pray for those who have died, especially _________. Give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

The lector will add specific petitions concerning our community.

We also offer our own prayers, spoken aloud or in our hearts.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

Confession of Sin

The Celebrant says

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Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept. Minister and People

Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin 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.

THE PEACE BCP P.360

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of Lord.

Welcome and AnnouncementsDuring this stewardship season, we are grateful to be together – St. Paul’s is Better Together. To that end, we are asking all our parishioners to respond to God’s call and participate together in the spiritual discipline of pledging. There are many ways you can make your pledge. You can drop your completed pledge card in the backet in the back of the Nave, mail your completed pledge card to the church (520 Summit Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101) or on complete the online pledge card found on our website. Please contact Margaret Turner, Director of Stewardship [email protected] with any questions. Your financial commitment to St. Paul’s, our ministries and programs is greatly appreciated.

There is a basket on the table for offerings for this service as well as the online giving option.

THE HOLY COMMUNION BCP P.361, EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A

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During the Offertory, the following anthem is sung.Anthem – God be in my head John Rutter (b. 1945)

God be in my head and in my understanding.God be in mine eyes and in my looking.God be in my mouth and in my speaking.God be in my heart and in my thinking.God be at mine end and in my departing

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar and all sing

The Doxology Old 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Great Thanksgiving The people remain standing.

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 him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of

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heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and PeopleS 125 – Sanctus

Setting: Richard Proulx (1937 - 2010)

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he 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 shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

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Memorial Acclamation Celebrant and People

Setting: Jackson Hill (b. 1941)

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.

Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant 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 thosewho 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

A period of silence is kept.The following is sung by all

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Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following InvitationThe Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Sharing of the Bread For those who wish to receive communion, please use hand sanitizer and come forward, socially distanced, still wearing your mask, and put your palms out to receive the bread. The Celebrant will keep their mask on, sanitize their hands, and will place a wafer in your palm. Please return to your seat before lifting your mask to eat the bread, then pull your mask back over your mouth and nose, and use hand sanitizer again.

During the ministration of Communion, the following is sung by all.

Hymn 347

Words: John Raphael Peacey (1896-1971) and English Praise, 1975, alt.Music: Litton, Erik Routley (1917-1982)

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Sending out of the Lay Eucharistic VisitorThe Deacon and the People say the following

In the name of this congregation, we send you out bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s Body and Blood. We, who are many, are one body because we all share one bread, one cup. Amen.

After Communion, the Celebrant saysLet us pray.

Celebrant and PeopleAlmighty and everliving God,we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual foodof the most precious Body and Bloodof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;and for assuring us in these holy mysteriesthat we are living members of the Body of your Son,and heirs of your eternal kingdom.And now, Father, send us outto do the work you have given us to do,to love and serve youas faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The BlessingThe DismissalThe Deacon, or Celebrant dismisses the people concluding with

People Thanks be to God.

The final hymn is on the following page >

Text for the liturgy from The Book of Common Prayer, New York: Church Publishing 1979, 148-153, 166, 614. Used with permission. The Bible text is from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. Music from The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 The Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York NY. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-707674. Used with permission.

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Hymn 635

Words: Georg Neumark (1621-1681); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt.

Music: Wer nur den lieben Gott, Georg Neumark (1621-1681)

Postlude – If thou but suffer God to guide thee J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)

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