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St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchSequim, Washington

Morning Prayer, Rite II

Proper 15, Year AAugust 16, 2020 – 10 am

Opening Hymn – Hymnal #410 – Praise, my soul, the Kingdom of Heaven

Opening Sentences

Officiant The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship God in spirit and truth, for such God seeks to worship him.

The Confession

Officiant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All Compassionate God,We have gathered from afar.

We are wearied from the trials of life and the pebbles in our shoes. We confess our hardened hearts and our unkind words.We confess our need for your gentle healing touch.We turn to you, source of life, source of mercy, source of forgiveness, and ask in the name of our brother Jesus for the gifts of healing, reconciliation, and life in you.

Officiant May our Loving God enlighten our hearts, forgive our souls, ease our burdens, and lead us beside restful waters. Amen.

The Invitatory and PsalterThen follows one of the Invitatory Psalms, Venite or Jubilate.

One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory Psalm.

Officiant Lord, open our lips.People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the HolySpirit: as it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen.

Officiant Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: People Come let us adore him. Alleluia.Then follows the Jubilate, said by all

Jubilate     

Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *    serve the Lord with gladness    and come before his presence with a song.

Know this: The Lord himself is God; *    he himself has made us, and we are his;    we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving;go into his courts with praise; *    give thanks to him and call upon his Name.

For the Lord is good;his mercy is everlasting; *    and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

Then follows

The Psalm or Psalms Appointed

Psalm 1331 Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *

when brethren live together in unity!2 It is like fine oil upon the head *

that runs down upon the beard,3 Upon the beard of Aaron, *

and runs down upon the collar of his robe.4 It is like the dew of Hermon *

that falls upon the hills of Zion.5 For there the LORD has ordained the blessing: *

life for evermore.

The Lessons

The First Lesson Genesis 45:1-15The lesson, as appointed, is read, the Reader first saying

A reading from the Book of Genesis

Joseph could no longer control himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.

Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come

down to me, do not delay. You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. I will provide for you there—since there are five more years of famine to come—so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.’ And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you. You must tell my father how greatly I am honored in Egypt, and all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.” Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.

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

Song After the First Lesson – Hymnal #677 - God moves in a mysterious way 1

God moves in a mysterious wayhis wonders to perform:

he plants his footsteps in the sea,and rides upon the storm.

2Deep in unfathomable mines,

with never-failing skill,he treasures up his bright designs,

and works his sovereign will.3

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;the clouds ye so much dread

are big with mercy, and shall breakin blessings on your head.

4Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,

but trust him for his grace;behind a frowning providence

he hides a smiling face.5

His purposes will ripen fast,unfolding every hour:

the bud may have a bitter taste,

but sweet will be the flower.6

Blind unbelief is sure to err,and scan his work in vain;

God is his own interpreter,and he will make it plain.

Words: William Cowper (1731-1800)Music: London New, melody from The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635; harm. John Playford (1623-1686)Meter: CM

The Second Lesson Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32The lesson, as appointed, is read, the Reader first saying A Reading from the Letter to the Romans

I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.

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

Song After the Second Lesson –Hymnal #470 - There’s a wideness in God’s mercy

The Third Lesson Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28The lesson, as appointed, is read, the Reader first saying

A Reading from Matthew

[Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if one blind person guides another, both will fall into a pit.” But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.” Then he said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth enters the stomach, and goes out into the sewer? But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles. For out of the heart come evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile.”]

Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

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

The Sermon The Rev. ClayOla Gitane

Affirmation of FaithOfficiant and People together, all standing

You, O God, are supreme and holy.You create our world and give us life.Your purpose overarches everything we do.

You have always been with us.You are God.

You, O God, are infinitely generous,good beyond all measure.

You came to us before we came to you.You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ,who lived and died and rose again.You are with us now.

You are God.

You, O God, are Holy Spirit.You empower us to be your gospel in the world.You reconcile and heal; you overcome death.

You are our God.  We worship you.

The Lord’s PrayerOfficiant and People

Our Father, in heaven,    hallowed be your Name,     your kingdom come,     your will be done,         on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And 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 for ever. Amen.

The PrayersThen follows the Prayers of the People

The Leader and People pray responsively

Deacon God of Love, hear us as we lift our hearts to you with one voice from all of our homes.

Leader God of Grace, we pray for our church and all of its leaders, especially for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, and ClayOla, our Rector, and all of our St. Luke’s clergy.

People Unite your church throughout the world, that it may be a beacon of love, compassion, and hope.

Leader God of Wisdom, we pray for the United States and all of its people.

People Fill our leaders with patience, humility, and a genuine desire to unite all Americans in an unselfish commitment to the common good.

Leader God of Peace, we pray for all the peoples of the world.

People Free the afflicted from poverty and violence, and bring justice to those who live under corrupt regimes.

Leader God of Compassion, we pray for our neighbors and friends in Sequim, especially those who are unemployed or underemployed.

People Let us remember always to be your hands, your feet, and your heart in Sequim.

Leader God of Learning, we pray for all teachers, administrators, parents and children in the Sequim school system.

People Fill them with patience and wisdom as they face the challenge of a new school year in the shadow of COVID 19.Leader God of Hope, we pray for ourselves and all others who live in uncertainty in this era of the coronavirus.

People Be with us in our loneliness; shield those who suffer from financial hardship; send us the patience and goodwill that we need until COVID 19 no longer threatens us.Leader God of Mercy, we pray for all who suffer in our community.

People Give us courage to act to alleviate the suffering of all who are sick, lonely, hungry, homeless, addicted, or imprisoned.Leader God of Healing, we pray for our fellow parishioners.People pray aloud the names of those to be remembered in prayer

People May they know your peace and love.

Leader God of Light, we pray for those who have died.

Deacon reads the parish list of those who have died.

People Let perpetual light shine upon them; soothe those who grieve for them.

Deacon God of Love, hear the prayers we lift to you today. In the week ahead, let us heed your still voice within us in all that we undertake.

The Collect of the Day

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.

The Prayers for MissionThen prayers for mission are added

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.All say together

Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Before the close of the Office one or both of the following may be used

The General ThanksgivingOfficiant and People

Officiant Let us give thanks to God for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.

For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea.

We thank you, Lord.

For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women,revealing the image of Christ,

We thank you, Lord.

For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, andour friends,

We thank you, Lord.

For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,

We thank you, Lord.

For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,

We thank you, Lord.

For the brave and courageous, who are patient in sufferingand faithful in adversity,

We thank you, Lord.

For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice,

We thank you, Lord.

For the communion of saints, in all times and places,

We thank you, Lord.

Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies andpromises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord;

To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and theHoly Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. 

Then the Officiant says this prayer

Almighty and everliving God, let your loving hand be ever over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them

in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Officiant blesses the congregation

The blessing of God Almighty, Creator, Savior, and Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Closing Hymn – Hymnal #371 - Thou, whose almighty word

The Officiant concludes with a dismissal

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Please keep in prayer…

Parishioners Pat Oden (Healing)Marc Povondra (Healing)Jeanne Fisher (Healing)Jean Greenwell (Healing and comfort)JoAnn Haick (Peace)Teddie HallChristine Hill (Comfort and strength)Naomi Hutchison (Peace)Nancy Jones (Healing)Patty Jones (Healing)Carl Kaiser (Healing)Dean KennedyJoy Kennedy (Comfort and strength)Carl KohlerMike Lilley (Peace)Tye Long (Comfort and strength)David Melvin (Healing)Cal Murphy (Healing)Bill Newblom (Healing)Dottie Nicassio (Healing)Virginia Parker (Healing)Bob Raber (Strength and healing)Jim Reker (Clear diagnosis and successful procedure)Bob Rhoads (Healing)Charlotte Rocheleau (Comfort and healing)Shannon Rutledge (Peace)Ann Salmon (Health)Paul Slyh (Healing)Kay Snowhook (Comfort)Lee Teed (Healing)JoAnn Thompson (Healing and comfort)Tatiana Trailov (Strength, healing, and safe travels)John Troberg (Strength)Joann Haick (Grief)Doris WattersSusan Kaiser (Healing and strength)Florence RhoadsPatricia Rhoads (Healing, strength and support)

Dave Salmon (Healing)

Those Who Have DiedSharron Currie (Friend of Pat Oden and Sue Clary)Nelson Allen (Grandson of Bob and JoAnn Haick)Jim Boyd (Cousin of Marc Povondra) Jerry CainMarcella Cannon (Mother of Melodie Cannon)Bill ChishamBob HaickDavid Hill John Hutchison (Stepson of Naomi)Eric McWhorter (Son-in-law of Bill Chisham and Kay Snowhook)Sherrie RaberKelsey Roberts (Granddaughter of Joy Kennedy)Cheyenne Rutledge (Shannon Rutledge)John Lowe (Cousin of Steve Cole)

Family and FriendsMichael Currie (Healing) (Pat Oden)Jacob Gay (Thanksgiving for his birth) (Grandson of Richard and Pamela Godsey)Judith Beckman (Peace) (Friend of Laura Kaiser Pare)Ann BenevidezVicki Busbea (Healing)Robert Chabot (Healing) (Brother of Patricia Rhoads)Sandie Engstrom (Strength and peace) (Friend of Barbara Arnoldsen)Allison Erickson (Healing) (Friend of Sue Clary)Susan Fisk (Healing)Pam Godfrey Scalia (Healing) (Daughter of Nan Godfrey)Darrell Harrier (Healing)Marco Hermosillo (Healing) (Gloria Kohler)Roger Irving (Healing) (Cousin of Dave and Ruth Otis)Jim Jefferson (Comfort and healing) (Friend of Charlotte Rocheleau) Ellis Johnson (Healing and peace) (Father of Stacie Koochek)John Kennedy (Healing) (Friend of Marc Povondra)Shawn Kennedy (Healing) (Joy Kennedy)Kathryn Kruse (Peace)Linda La Maina (Health) (Friend of Tatiana Trailov)Lorraine Leyendecker (Healing) (Daughter of Bill and Judy Newblom)Kate McWhorter and family (Peace) (Daughter of Bill Chisham and Kay Snowhook)

Patricia Morgan (Healing) (Friend of Sue Clary)William Povondra (Healing) (Brother of Marc Povondra)Dorothy Ricketts (Healing)Mick Roberts (Healing) (Son-in-law of Joy Kennedy) Father John Rogers (Healing and comfort) (Friend of Charlotte Rocheleau)Shannon Rutledge (Healing) (Daughter of Gail Melvin)Art Smith (Comfort and peace) (Friend of Ann & Dave Salmon)Barbara Smith (Healing) (Friend of Ann & Dave Salmon)Chol Soon (Healing and peace) (Hyesuk Haglin)Sandy Starkey (Healing) (Sue Cram)Peter Trailov, son and daughter (Comfort and peace) (Family of Tatiana Trailov, Janet and Stuart McColl)Christene TramelMarian Welch (Comfort and peace)George Will (Healing) (Jill Hay)Paul Wright (Healing) (Jerry Wright)Julie Yeager (Healing, Peace) (Sister of Mike Lilley)Ann (Courage and God’s deep peace) (Sue Thompson)Deanne (Granddaughter of Doris Watters)Dennis (Healing) (Son-in-law of Mary Pat Minor)Deven (Comfort and peace) (Kay Snowhook)Eddie (Healing and strength) (Art Moore)Eric and Monica (Healing) (Friends of Jeanne Fisher)Jacqueline (Healing) (Roberta Griset)Kathleen (Patience and peace) (Daughter of Mary Pat Minor)Kristi and J.D. (Strength and comfort) (Kara Selby)Larry (Son of Doris Watters)Madalyn (Healing) (Grand-niece of Judy Newblom)Nancy, Cameron, Madison, Devyn, and Sebastian (Peace) (Barbara Arnoldson)Teresa – (Successful surgery, comfortable healing) (Claire Alkire)