St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Sequim, Washington Holy Eucharist Rite II Third Sunday of Advent, Year B
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St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchSequim, Washington
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Third Sunday of Advent, Year B
December 13, 2020 - 10:00 am
Our Mission Statement
St. Luke’s Parish is an inclusive Christian community dedicated to spiritual growth, healing, and compassion through our worship, hospitality, and ministry to the larger community.
A note about our liturgy…
This week continues the season of Advent—a time of waiting and anticipation. For what do we wait? For some, it is the incarnation of the Lord, Logos becoming human. For others, it is the second coming of Christ, when his kingdom will be fulfilled on earth. For all of us, it means joyful anticipation.
Our worship in this season becomes more contemplative. Silences may be longer. The music may be somewhat quieter. We light the Advent Wreath each week to commemorate the passage of time until the fulfillment we seek. We will use Eucharistic Prayer A from the Book of Common Prayer. This prayer calls to mind the wonders of the incarnation. We will turn to the Apostles Creed for our declaration of faith—the most ancient creed of the Church.
May this season bring joy and peace to you as you contemplate the wonders of creation, the joyful giving of God to humanity, and the love present in Christ and in this community of faith. May it remind you of the hope in which we live in this season. May it shine a light within you and for you so that you truly know Emmanuel – “God with us.”
The Word of God
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
The server comes forward and lights the first three candles on the Advent wreath. Then the Deacon recites the Nunc Dimitis.
Deacon
Lord, you now have set your servant free*
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,*
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations,*
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Opening Hymn – Hymnal #74 – Blest be the King whose coming
The people standing, the Celebrant says
CelebrantBlessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
PeopleAnd blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
All say together the Prayer 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.
Then the Trisagion is repeated three times
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy upon us.
The Collect of the Day
CelebrantThe Lord be with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
CelebrantLet us pray.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The LessonsFirst ReadingIsaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me,because the Lord has anointed me;
he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,and release to the prisoners;
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor,and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;
to provide for those who mourn in Zion—to give them a garland instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.
They shall build up the ancient ruins,they shall raise up the former devastations;
they shall repair the ruined cities,the devastations of many generations.
For I the Lord love justice,I hate robbery and wrongdoing;
I will faithfully give them their recompense,and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Their descendants shall be known among the nations,and their offspring among the peoples;
all who see them shall acknowledgethat they are a people whom the Lord has blessed.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD,my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots,and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praiseto spring up before all the nations.
Reader The word of the Lord.
PeopleThanks be to God.
The PsalmPsalm 126
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *then were we like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *and our tongue with shouts of joy.
3 Then they said among the nations, *"The Lord has done great things for them."
4 The Lord has done great things for us, *and we are glad indeed.
5 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *like the watercourses of the Negev.
6 Those who sowed with tears *will reap with songs of joy.
7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil.
May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.
Reader The word of the Lord.
PeopleThanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn - Hymnal #56, vs. 5-6 – O come, o come Emmanuel
The GospelJohn 1:6-8,19-28
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.
DeaconThe Gospel of the Lord.PeoplePraise to you, Lord Christ.
Silence may be kept
Sermon The Rev. Sue Thompson
The Apostles’ Creed
Officiant and People together, all standing
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People
DeaconHoly One, you sent John to prepare the way for your Son, Jesus, and Jesus has shown us the way back to you. While we wait in hope for Christ’s return, we ask that you hear our prayers.
LeaderHoly One, we pray for the church in the world.
PeopleGuide the church to be a sign of hope in our world, especially for those who are struggling with despair.
LeaderHoly One, we pray for our nation and all the nations in the world.
PeopleGuide the world’s leaders to govern with compassion for all and to bring our world to a place of justice and peace.
LeaderHoly One, we all suffer under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PeopleHelp all of us to do what is needed to bring this pandemic under control and help all those involved with distributing the vaccines to do so in a compassionate and effective manner.
LeaderHoly one, we remember all of those for whom we have promised to pray.
PeopleYou know their hearts and minds and you know their true needs. Touch their lives with your grace and bring them peace.
The Deacon reads names from the parish prayer list.
LeaderHoly One, we pray for those who have died.
PeopleGive comfort to those who remain, for we know that our loved ones rest with you.
The Deacon reads names of those who have died.
DeaconHoly One, we thank you for hearing our prayers. We ask you to give us the strength we need to continue the message of John the Baptist in preparing the world for the coming on Jesus. Amen
The Confession
The Deacon says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Deacon 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 everlasting life. Amen.
The Peace
CelebrantThe peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Holy Communion
Offertory Music Hymnal #75 – There’s a voice in the wilderness crying
Offertory Versicle
CelebrantAll things come of thee, O Lord.
AllAnd of thine own have we given thee.
The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A
The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says
The Lord be with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
CelebrantLift up your hearts.
PeopleWe lift them to the Lord.
CelebrantLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.
PeopleIt is right to give him thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Priest proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin anddeath, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; thatwhen he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge
the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his
appearing.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Celebrant and People
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Then the Celebrant continues
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:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
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.
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray
All
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.
The Fraction Anthem
CelebrantAlleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
PeopleTherefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Communion Music – solo by Susan Kaiser
The Prayer after Communion
CelebrantLet us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Advent Blessing
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came
among us with great humility, sanctify you with the light
of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.
May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we
await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant
in love. Amen.
May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his
second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of the Holy and undivided Trinity, Sovereign Creator
Redeeming Savior, and Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain
with you for ever. Amen.
Closing Hymn - Hymnal #616 – Hail to the Lord’s anointed – see next page
The Dismissal
The deacon dismisses the people.
The people respond Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
We give thanks for all who served in and for the liturgy today.
Please keep in prayer…
Parishioners
Barbara Arnoldsen (Peace)
Kay Snowhook (Healing and peace)
Dave Otis and family (Peace)
Kathy Brown (Grief)
Natalie Brown (Grief)
Jack Fintel (Healing)
Hyesuk Haglin (Peace)
Britt-Nicole Peterson (Healing)
Susan Kaiser (Peace)
Marc Povondra (Healing)
Jeanne Fisher (Healing)
Paula Jellinghaus (Healing)
Bill Newblom (Healing)
Pat Oden (Healing)
Stina Pope (Healing)
Lee Teed (Healing)
Patricia Rhoads (Healing, strength and support)
Claire Alkire
…and those in our Parish Cycle of Prayer
Jack Oliver Ernest
Mary Fahlgren and William Fahlgren
Vera Felts
Jack Fintel
Those Who Have Died
Phil Brown
Bob Raber
Kim Chol Sun (Mother of Hyesuk Haglin)
Sherrie Raber
Family and Friends
John Bryant (Healing) (Steve Cole’s nephew)
Jody Baldwin (Peace) (Steve Cole’s sister)
Walter Bulkeley (Peace, courage, health and guidance) (Nephew of Sue Thompson)
Bob and Joan Shea (Peace) (Susan Kaiser)
Mary Pitts (Healing) (Alkires)
Allison Erickson (Healing) (Cousin of Sue Clary)
Carol F. Johnson (Healing)
Kathleen Kaplan (Patience and Peace) (Mother-in-law of Sue Thompson)
Patricia Morgan (Healing) (Friend of Sue Clary)
Karl Pope (Patience, Persistence and Courage) (Brother in-law of Sue Thompson)
Debbie Raub (Healing)
Susan Schwulst (Healing) (Aunt of Janet Popelka)
Alice Thompson (Courage, Peace and Endurance) (Sister-in-law of Sue Thompson)
Teresa – (Successful surgery, comfortable healing) (Claire Alkire)
Fran Webb (Healing)
Thanksgivings
Nancy Jones (Healthy new hip)
Jack Fintel (Birthday)
Linda McKenzie (Birthday)
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