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Holy Eucharist The Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:00 AM Service Loving God . . . Serving Others . . . Living Our Faith
Holy Eucharist
The Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, October 24, 2021
9:00 AM Service
Loving God . . . Serving Others . . . Living Our Faith
Welcome to St. Thaddeus We invite you to participate fully in our worship of God. Our liturgy follows the
Rite II form of the Mass. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Our Lord in
bread and wine at our altar. The cross symbols in the text indicate the traditional
places where the people may make the sign of the cross over themselves.
Please inform an usher if you have a mobility impairment. For those with mobility
issues, the celebrant will bring communion to you if you desire it.
Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent; for this is the House of God. Before the service,
speak to the Lord; during the service, let the Lord speak to you;
After the service, speak to one another.
(The voices of small children are always welcome!)
PROCESSION
LITURGY OF THE WORD All standing, as you are able, the Celebrant says
Celebrant Glory to the one, holy, and living God.
People Glory to God for ever and ever.
The Priest stands and 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.
HYMN OF PRAISE
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that
we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
FIRST READING All sit. JOB 42:1-6, 10-7
A Reading from the book of Job.
Job answered the LORD:
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’
Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me,
which I did not know.
‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.’
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you;
therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”
And the LORD restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and
the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then there came to him all his
brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they ate bread with him
in his house; they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that
the LORD had brought upon him; and each of them gave him a piece of money and a
gold ring. The LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; and he
had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a
thousand donkeys. He also had seven sons and three daughters. He named the first
Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. In all the land there were
no women so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance
along with their brothers. After this Job lived for one hundred and forty years, and
saw his children, and his children’s children, four generations. And Job died, old and
full of days.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 34:1-8
1 I will bless the LORD at all times; *
his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2 I will glory in the LORD; *
let the humble hear and rejoice.
3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; *
let us exalt his Name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me *
and delivered me out of all my terror.
5 Look upon him and be radiant, *
and let not your faces be ashamed.
6 I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me *
and saved me from all my troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him, *
and he will deliver them.
8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; *
happy are they who trust in him!
SECOND READING HEBREWS 7:23-28
A Reading from the book of Hebrews.
The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from
continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues
forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through
him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled,
separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests,
he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for
those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law
appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath,
which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE
HOLY GOSPEL MARK 10:46-52
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were
leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of
David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even
more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him
here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.”
So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What
do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.”
Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight
and followed him on the way.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
HOMILY
NICENE CREED All stand, as you are able
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All remain standing, as you are able
Our faith is centered on Christ, who revealed to us the healing touch of God’s justice and
mercy. We now call on God to continue that same healing and justice in our lives and in
our world, saying: Lord, have mercy.
Leader May the leaders of governments see the needs of the oppressed and respond
in justice. For this we pray:
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader May ministers continue Christ’s mission of healing for all that is blind in
their communities. For this we pray:
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader May those who are in need of healing especially, Jim, Sue, Flora, John, Eric,
Gayle, Herm, John B, Sarah, Joyce, Bill, Karina, Lara Williams, Margaret,
Harry, Peggy, AnnaMarie, Mike, Susan, Dave, Steve, Claire, Tom, Roger,
Kathy, Archie, Oliver, Norma, Michelle, Aspen, Joe, Rick, Mark, Jewel,
Jacob, Jerry, Bob, Ted, Lorraine, Katherine, Amy, Jack, Bill, Nina,
Samantha, Elaine, Priscilla, Christie, Ali, Scarlett, Pat, Russel, Barbara,
Rik, and Courtney find in Christ a source of strength in their struggles. For
this we pray:
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader May those who cannot discover ways to be of service be challenged in their
lives of faith. For this we pray:
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader May those who have died live eternally in the presence of God, in whom all
find comfort and peace. For this we pray:
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader For our President, our Governor, our Mayor, the leaders of the
nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader For those having birthdays this week especially, Will Gibbs, Harry Shealy,
Thomas Warren, Maryann Zeliznak, Michael McComb, Carol Smelser, Bob
Dick, Wesley Gerdes, Max Carroll, Michael Clarke, Daniel Cragan, Lucille
Gionet, and Margaret Shealy. We pray to the Lord.
.People Lord, have mercy.
Leader For those serving in the military, especially Richard Cofer,
Stephanie Leguizamon, Alex & Ben Hanna, Paul Romagnoli,
Christian McIntyre, Will McMurtrie, Michael Riddick and
Christopher. We pray to the Lord.
People Lord, have mercy.
Leader Almighty God, we seek your face in our lives, Touch us with your Spirit
of justice and healing, through Christ your Son, in whom we pray. Amen.
CONFESSION OF SIN All kneel as you are able.
The Deacon then says Let us confess our sins to God.
Deacon and the 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.
Celebrant
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.
PEACE
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
HOLY COMMUNION The Celebrant says
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good your vows to the Most
High. Psalm 50:14
OFFERTORY
Presider To you, Lord, belongs the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the
victory and the majesty. People All that is in the heavens and the earth is yours, and of your own we give
you.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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 our thanks and praise.
Celebrant 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:
SANCTUS
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.
The people stand or kneel.
The Celebrant continues
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 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 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.
The Celebrant then continues
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us,we are bold to say,
People and Celebrant
THE LORD’S PRAYER The Celebrant then continues
And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say,
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 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,
forever and ever. Amen.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
A period of silence is kept.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion.
The Presider says
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
All who are participating in this liturgy at home are invited to say the following prayer
for spiritual communion:
In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of your church where the Holy Eucharist
is now being celebrated, I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. I present to you my
soul and body with the earnest wish that they may always be united to you. I remember
your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. And
since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my
heart. I unite myself to you, and embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Let nothing
ever separate you from me. May I live and die in your love. Amen.
COMMUNION
After Communion, the Presider says
Let us pray.
Presider and People
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 The priest blesses the people.
The Wisdom of God
the Love of God
and the Grace of God
strengthen you
to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,
in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN
DISMISSAL
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Thank you for worshipping with us today! If you are worshipping with us for the first time:
Welcome, we’re glad you’re here and hope to see you again. Please take a moment to sign
our guest register located in the Narthex (foyer) so that we can make this welcome a more
personal one. If you are looking for a church home, we hope you’ll consider making it here
with us at St. Thaddeus. Again, thank you for worshipping with us today; may you find here
the peace, comfort, and love of God to carry you through your week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALTAR GUILD: If you are on the altar guild or if you’re interested in joining the altar
guild ministry, there will be a training session in the church on October 24th after the
11:15 service.
ANNUAL REPORT: The Annual Meeting is scheduled for December 12th. If you are
the chair of your ministry, please email your report to [email protected]
M.O.S.T (MEN OF ST. THADDEUS): M.O.S.T is meeting on the second Thursday of
each month on the patio of the Stevenson-McClelland Bldg at 6 PM. Bring whatever you
would like to grill, taters, and salad will be provided. Some libation is also provided both
alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Contact John Fowler for more information 803-648-5981
DROP-IN CLASS: We’ll be studying C.S. Lewis’s The Screw Tape Letters hopefully
beginning on Sept 19 The books are here we would love for anyone to join us. Currently
we are meeting in the Chapel but hope to be back in the Small Parlor soon. Kathie Fowler
and Marianne Swearingen are the facilitators. Kathie has the books.
CARD MINISTRY: Heartfelt thanks to all of you who have signed up to participate in
the St. Thaddeus Card Ministry. Because of your generosity, we are hoping to expand our
outreach to more members of our St. Thaddeus family. Stay tuned for more information
in the near future and again, thank you.
PUMP N' PRAY: We have a walking group for St. Thaddeus
folks. It's called "Pump N' Pray". We will walk together for 30
minutes, "pumping" hand weights as we walk. We'll have a
little prayer at the start then off we go. We'll walk at Odell
Weeks track every Tuesday and Thursday morning @ 6:15
AM. Meet up at the Odell Weeks track at the Whiskey Rd.
entrance. We’ll walk 2 miles. Hand weights are optional.
For more info, email me at [email protected] or call at
803-226-1055.
THE FLOWER DELIVERY TEAM is in need of two
more people to deliver the altar flowers in cans or vases
to members of the parish. With these additions to the
flower delivery team, each person would only have to
deliver two bouquets once a month for this very important
ministry. If you are willing to serve or have questions,
please contact Anna Marie and Burt Tiffany by email at
[email protected] or by telephone at 803-648-8422.
WEDNESDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP: The Wednesday morning Bible Study
Group has started a study of The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller on Wednesday,
September 01, 2021. The group meets at 9:30 am in the Chapel of the Apostles. For
information about the group’s activities, please call Burt Tiffany at 648-8422 or email at
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Adult Sunday School Bible Study Class will begin
a study of apocalyptic writings. This study will include portions of the Book of Daniel
as an example of apocalyptic scripture. This will enable us to better understand the
Revelation of John which will follow in a few weeks.
The class runs from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM and meets in the Stevenson-McClelland
building cafeteria.
The study is facilitated by Gibert Kennedy. If you have any questions, please call Gibert
at 803-648-5664 or email him at [email protected].
STITCHER’S GROUP: Come stitch with us. We have knitters, crocheters, cross
stitchers, and needle pointers. Don't know how? Someone can help! Bring your projects
and join us as we share our gifts of time, talents, laughter and wisdom with one another.
There is a morning 9:30-11:30 in the newly redecorated nursery/sitting room and an
evening 6:30-8:30 group each Tuesday in the extended care building at the Mead Hall
Aiken Prep Campus. Contact Susan Stribling: [email protected] or 257-3532
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY: The EYC will meet Sundays from
5:30-7:00PM at the extended care building on the Aiken Prep campus. Dinner will be
provided so please sign up. For questions, contact Heather Wiseman
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a45a4aa28a0fe3-saint
October 24. See you at Fall Festival on Mead Hall’s Aiken Prep Campus 1:00-4:00 p.m.
October 31: Halloween, no EYC
November 7: Dinner at Sakura 5:30-7
November 14: CSRA Event
November 21 and 28: No EYC (Thanksgiving Break)
THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS) : The children’s Sunday
program has resumed and runs from 10-11 upstairs in the SM building.
The Atrium (*Atria, plural) is a place set apart and specially prepared for children to be
still, learn about and fall in love with Jesus. The Atria are located on the second floor of
the Stevenson-McClelland Building. Take the elevator up, look for the signs and as
always follow the Good Shepherd We can’t wait to see you there!
WHAT IS THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING DOK?
The Daughters of the King is a spiritual, praying order for women who are communicants
of the Episcopal Church or are members of churches in communion with it, or churches in
the historic Episcopate but not in communion with it. The purpose of the order is
evangelism. We desire, through a disciplined Rule of Prayer and Service, to encourage
others and ourselves a deeper relationship to our Lord Christ Jesus. Daughters are not
called to do but to be. Daughters are not required to participate in any project undertaken
by the chapter. However, most Daughters do wish to give some tangible service,
according to their talents, toward the spread of Christ’s kingdom. There is a 3 -month
study/discernment period (with a DOK mentor) before taking the vows. For more
information please contact a Daughter wearing a DOK cross either as a pin or a necklace,
or contact Kathie Fowler 803-648-5981 or email [email protected].
SOUP KITCHEN MEAL DELIVERY: The St.
Thaddeus Soup Kitchen delivers meals to the homebound
on Saturdays. We are in need of a driver for one Saturday
a month. The position will open the beginning of
November. If you would like to participate in this
ministry, please call Susan Elder 803-270-2245 or the
church office 803-648-5497.
SAVE THE DATE: The ECW Christmas Luncheon will be December
7th, 2021. Watch for details.
2021 August September
Budget Actual Variance Actual Variance
monthly Total Receipts 54217 64425 10209 46163 -8054
Total Expenses 57383 50639 -6744 59557 2174
Net -3166 13786 16952
-
13394 -10228
Treasurer notes: Monthly variance 16952 (10228)
UPCOMING SOUP KITCHEN EVENTS
Through the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we are bringing back some
of last year’s highly successful soup kitchen projects. In November, we will
have a blanket drive. Blankets will be collected on Wednesday, Nov. 17 and
Friday, Nov. 19. Both days from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the nursery. Please
enter from the outside door to the nursery located in the cemetery. Our space
to store them is limited since the chapel is back being used, so please do not
bring them to the office early. Blankets will be given out in conjunction with
the Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov. 20. For that meal, we will ask for
donations of turkey breast, stuffing/dressing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie
like last year. Look for a sign up genius to be sent out in the next week for
that meal.
Coming in December we will have our reverse Advent Calendar bags like last
year. In addition, we will serve a holiday meal on December 18 and will ask
for donations of cookies for dessert. Look for details on these activities later
in November.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the soup kitchen. If you
are unable to participate in these projects but would like to help out we are
always open to monetary donations. Just send them to the office marked for
soup kitchen. Thanks for helping to make the holiday season brighter for
those in need.
ST. THADDEUS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
125 Pendleton Street, SW, Aiken
Diocese of Upper South Carolina
803-648-5497
www.stthaddeus.org
The Rev. Grant Buchanan
Wiseman
Rector
The Rev. Joseph S. Whitehurst
Assistant Rector
The Rev. Deacon Jane Hostetter
Deacon
Mr. Don Dupée
Director of Music & Organist
Dr. George King
Senior Warden
Mr. Garrett Arvizu
Junior Warden
The Rev. Dr. Frank Sawyer
Head of School, Mead Hall
Serving at the Altar
Celebrant The Reverend Grant Buchanan Wiseman
Assistant The Reverend Joseph S. Whitehurst
Deacon The Reverend Deacon Jane Hostetter
Organist Mr. Don Dupeé
Vestry Members
George King (Senior Warden), Garrett Arvizu (Junior Warden), Meredith Parrott
(Secretary), Anna Akins, Michael Clarke, Patty Craft, John Gerdes, Will Gibbs, Colin
Ferguson, Vicky Meyer, Jane Scott, Worth Swearingen.
Patsy Lewellyn (Treasurer)
Worship Services at St. Thaddeus
SUNDAY
Rite I Eucharist (no music) 7:45 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Contemporary music 9:00 AM
Rite II Eucharist with Traditional Music, choir and organ 11:15 AM
WEDNESDAY
Rite II Eucharist in the Chapel 11:00 AM
1ST SATURDAY SERVICE There will be an outdoor service at the Prep Campus the
first Saturday of each month.
