Organ Prelude Gerald Near, b. 1942Aria for Piano and Organ

OPening Hymn 410Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

OPening SentenceS Prayer Book 355 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen

Celebrant: 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 per-fectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Celebrant: Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One. People: Have mercy upon us.

at 10 o’clockglOria in excelSiS deO Hymnal S280tHe cOllect Of tHe day

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

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your

Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

tHe WOrd Of gOd

tHe firSt reading

In our First Reading the people worship an idol, but Moses’ prayer saves them from the Lord’s punish-ment. A Reading from the Book of Exodus (32:7-14).

The Lord said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I com-manded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshiped it and sacri-ficed to it, and said, `These are your gods, O Is-rael, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’” The Lord said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation.”

But Moses implored the Lord his God, and said, “O Lord, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, `It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth’? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disas-ter on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, `I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your

The Fourteenth Sunday AfterPentecost

15 September 2019Rite Two, at 8 and 10 am

Saint Francis in the Valley Episcopal ChurchGreen Valley, Arizona

The Rev. Canon Colville Smythe, Interim RectorThe Rev. Pamela W. Hyde, Assistant Rector

descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’” And the Lord changed his mind about the disas-ter that he planned to bring on his people.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

tHe PSalm (51:1-11) (Please respond following the asterisk.)1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; * in your great compassion blot out my offenses.2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness * and cleanse me from my sin.3 For I know my transgressions, * and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you only have I sinned * and done what is evil in your sight.5 And so you are justified when you speak * and upright in your judgment.6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, * a sinner from my mother’s womb.7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, * and will make me understand wisdom secretly.8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; * wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, * that the body you have broken may rejoice.10 Hide your face from my sins * and blot out all my iniquities.11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me.tHe SecOnd reading

In our Second Reading Paul gives thanks to the Lord Jesus and praise to God for the salvation of sin-ners, among whom Paul has led the way. A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to Timothy (1:12-17).

I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful

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and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I re-ceived mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, mak-ing me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn 423Immortal, invisible, God only wise

The Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and

the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fel-low welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wil-derness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who re-pents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

“Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep

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the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.tHe SermOn The Rev. Canon Colville Smythe

Please stand as you are abletHe nicene creed Prayer Book 358

We believe in one God, the Father, the Al-mighty, 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 Be-ing 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 Vir-gin 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 as-cended 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 king-dom 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 worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowl-edge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.tHe PrayerS Of tHe PeOPle Lector: As Moses implored the Lord when he saw the error of his people, so make us to be in-

tercessors, seeking mercy for all who court disas-ter and those who act in ignorance. People: Have mercy upon us according to your loving-kindness. Lector: You took Paul captive for your own purpose, putting his sins behind and making him useful to your Church; so turn us from unprofit-able ways to fresh paths, that we may glorify you in our day: People: Wash me from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin. Lector: Because without you we are not able to please you, grant that your Holy Spirit may direct and rule the hearts of the faithful remem-bering especially our lay leaders, laity, and all who call upon you from this parish: People: For behold, you look for truth deep within me. Lector: We intercede for the men and wom-en of our armed forces, and especially for those in harm’s way. Surround them with sure signs of your presence, and with sustaining hope: People: Make them hear again of joy and gladness. Lector: Tend the sick, Lord Christ, and com-fort the dying, especially those for whom our prayers are now offered (the people may offer their petitions). Grant them the peace and confidence found only in your tender care. People: Make the body you have broken to rejoice. Lector: Welcome us all to your table, O God, and seek after us as the shepherd sought after all his sheep; that we may be found rejoicing in you, and you in us: Create in me a clean heart, and re new a right spirit within me. Lector: You are the ruler of the ages; immor-tal, invisible, God only wise; to whom be honor and glory forever and ever. People: Amen and Amen.

cOnfeSSiOn Of Sin and abSOlutiOn Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. (The People may stand or kneel.)People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in 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. The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says 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. People: Amen. tHe Peace All stand. The Celebrant says to the people The peace of the Lord be always with you.People: And also with you. annOuncementS

tHe OffertOry S. Rachmaninoff, 1873-1943“Ave Maria” (from All-Night Vigil, op. 37)

tHe OffertOry Sentence

All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee.

tHe 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 him thanks and praise.Celebrant: Honor and glory be to you…

…hymn of your unsending praise. People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow-er 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 may stand or kneel.)Celebrant: God of grace… …in remembrance of me.” Great is the mystery of faith.People: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.Celebrant: Searching and yearning God… …into the glory of your presence.People: amen.

tHe lOrd’S Prayer Prayer Book 364at tHe breaking Of tHe bread Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

cOmmuniOn Of tHe PeOPle On Receiving Communion: Our Communion Table is open to all baptized Christians. You may stand or kneel at the rail to receive the Sacra-ment. (If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please let one of the clergy know.) If you do not wish to receive Communion you are invited to come forward for a blessing, indicated by cross-ing your arms over your chest. Members of the Daughters of the King will be at the Chapel rail at both services to administer prayers for healing and thanksgiving. Please go to the Chapel rail after your Communion.

Prayer fOr tHe Sending fOrtH Of eucHariStic viSitOrS (to be said by all)

In the name of this congregation we send you forth 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.

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POSt-cOmmuniOn Prayer

Celebrant: Let us Pray.People: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacra-ment of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

tHe rectOr SearcH Prayer

Almighty and everliving God, the Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, send forth your Holy Spirit to guide the Search Commit-tee, Vestry and parish family of St. Francis in the Valley, to be of one heart and mind in our search for a rector who will be your faithful servant and who will minister to your flock.

By your light O Lord, draw to us those with vision and passion for St. Francis’ future.

Guide them as they discern your call. Raise up for us a faithful pastor, a dynamic preacher of your Gospel, to shepherd us as your flock, strengthen our ministries, and work with us in building up your kingdom.

May we strive to be your heart and hands in our Parish and be a light of love to all. Amen.

tHe bleSSing

clOSing Hymn 344Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing

tHe diSmiSSal

Organ POStlude Josef Rheinberger, 1839-1901 “Poco agitato” (from 12 Pieces for Organ)

annOuncementS15 September 2019

tOdaySePtember 15 – PentecOSt xiv 8:00a Holy Eucharist 10:00a Holy Eucharist

tHiS WeekmOnday, SePtember 16 9:00a Morning Prayer – Chapel 10:00a Outreach – LibrarytueSday, SePtember 17 9:00a Staff Meeting – Library 10:00a Bible Study – St. Francis Room 1:00p Stephen Ministry – St. Francis Room, Library, Conference Rm, Vulliamy Rm 5:00p Search Committee – LibraryWedneSday, SePtember 18 9:00a Holy Eucharist – ChapeltHurSday, SePtember 19 9:00a KBI Breakfast Prep – Kitchen 10:00a Women’s Group – St. Francis Room 10:15a Centering Prayer – Chapel/Conf Room12:30p Seekers Discussion Group – Conf Roomfriday, SePtember 20 6:00a KBI Breakfast Prep – Kitchen 8:00a Bulletins – LibrarySaturday, SePtember 21

No Parish events scheduled.next Sunday

SePtember 22 – PentecOSt xv 8:00a Holy Eucharist 10:00a Holy Eucharist

tHiS Week and beyOnd

•Celebrate our Confirmands! – Last Sunday was Holy Confirmation at St. Alban’s Church, Tucson. This Sunday is the party, here at St. Fran-cis. Our Confirmands Alicia & Bill Baucom, Car-olee Castro, Lee & Norma Cornelison, Joyce Ka-minski, Bob Long, Ric Pike and Henry Ramirez

Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Norma Pool in loving memory of her husband John (‘gone from my sight, but not from my heart’); and by Kathi Grier with love and bless-ings to her donor family.

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will be recognized, and receive their Confirma-tion certificates, at the 8 and 10 o’clock services. Then, at 9 o’clock in the Parish Hall, we welcome them, with cake and coffee, as our newest Epis-copalians! This is your invitation to come to the party.•tHe Prelude – this morning is played by Shar-lyn Matthews, piano, and Michael Case, organ.•PariSH cHOir reHearSalS – Our Fall season will begin Thursday, September 26, at 2 pm in the Choir Loft. If you are interested in joining this great group of hard-working singers, get in touch with Music Director Gerald Near through the Parish Office (625-1370) or via email at ger-ald@stfrancisgvaz.org.•WOmen Of tHe PariSH – If you plan to attend the next scheduled women’s group meeting at 10 am on September 19 in the St. Francis room, please register by calling Charlotte Neyland at 720-289-2750.•grief SuPPOrt grOuP – We are sponsoring a series of Grief Support Groups at St. Francis. The next session will begin on Monday, September 23, and run for five consecutive Mondays from 1:30 -3:30 pm. The group is open to the com-munity, non-denominationational, no charge and facilitated by Jeannie North, BSN, MC. If you or anyone you know might be interested in attending, call to register or to obtain additional information: 520-625-1370.•SOcial activitieS – Your Social Activities Team is sponsoring a September Brunch Potluck on Friday, September 27, at Noon with an informa-tional presentation at 12:30 pm by Mark Haskoe from AARP who will speak to us about Tax Cred-its in Arizona. Valley Assistance, Imago Dei and Youth on their Own will also be represented.

At the same event we will be conducting a ‘Par-ish Kitchen Shower’ to raise funds to purchase better equipment for our kitchen and to ensure

our kitchen elves are able to work in a safe en-vironment. We will be displaying some of the items needed such as cutlery, cookware, and a gas griddle/grill. Your donations will be greatly ap-preciated.•talentS unlimited bOutique – Our Boutique is open today, following both services. We have new fall items, Green Valley Pecans, and hand-made items by our very own parishioners. All profits continue to go directly to Clergy Discre-tionary Funds; by purchasing Boutique items you are helping the needy in our community. Man-agers are Wendy Hill, Pam Yeager, Carol Vleck, Ric Pike and Jylene Wright. We look forward to seeing you! •bible/bOOk diScuSSiOn grOuP – Please read Chapter Five of the Daniel book.•OutreacH fOr SePtember – Our Outreach project for September is gift bags for the elder-ly distributed to Valley Assistance Services. Gift bags are now available in the Parish Hall com-plete with lists of items to donate. As always your donations are very much appreciated.•bOrder miniStry event – Reaching Across the Fence – Peg Bowden, a retired public health nurse living on a ranch in southern Arizona, will be with us on Wednesday, September 25, to talk about her experiences as a volunteer working at an aid station in Nogales, Sonora, with Green Valley Samaritans. The event, sponsored by the St. Francis Border Ministry, will take place in the Parish Hall from Noon until 1 pm; light refresh-ments will be served. Plan to join us for this inter-esting and informative presentation.•eSl PrOgram Starting – Cruzando Fronteras is looking to begin a formal ESL (English as a Second Language) program at their shelter in No-gales, Sonora, Mexico. Alicia Baucom and Dea-con Becky Williamson will hold an information/orientation meeting on Monday, September 30 at

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10:30 am in the library at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church. A few lead teachers with expe-rience in teaching and a support team of tutors with a desire to empower are needed. Will you join us? Please sign up in the Parish Hall or con-tact Alicia at baucomalicia@yahoo.com or 520-526-2554.•cOmmunity climate rally – Join people of faith in our community for a non-partisan, in-terfaith Climate Rally in support of the Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 20 from 8 am to 10 am on the Esperanza/La Cañada cor-ner. Following the rally at 10:30 am there will be a screening of the National Geographic cli-mate film Paris to Pittsburgh at the Green Val-ley Library. As Christians and Episcopalians, we are called by God to care for creation. Consider adding your voices to others in Green Valley—and around the world—in calling for policies and actions that will end dependence on fossil fuels, create healthier communities, and care for the Earth and all its inhabitants. For more informa-tion, contact Rev. Pam.•Seeking tellerS – We have a wonderful set of volunteers who help us with the Sunday collection every Monday morning! Wouldn’t you like to be one of them? We have some new openings on our teller teams and are seeking a few volunteers who can assist one or two hours every other month. You would be picking up cash from the Sacristy and counting and preparing cash receipts. Inter-ested? Have some questions? Contact Deborah in the Finance Office.•lateSt cruzandO frOnteraS needS – Our di-ocesan border ministry, Cruzando Fronteras, is so grateful for the faithful support it receives from St. Francis! The list of items needed for the asylum seekers they assist has recently changed. Current needs: toilet paper •soaps •shampoo •razors •bed sheets •towels •feminine products •dia-pers (all sizes) •baby wipes •sandals/flip flops

•shorts •sneakers •undergarments (all sizes) •socks •backpacks •coloring books (child and adult) •crayons/pens/coloring pencils/notebooks for ESL class •peanut butter/jelly •snacks/snack bars •rice/beans (pinto), cereals, oatmeal. Could you help provide some of these? Collection boxes are in the southeast corner of the Parish Hall. As always, funds are also a priority need. If you can provide monetary assistance, donate through the Cruzando Fronteras webpage at fronteras.azdiocese.org, or drop a check made out to St. Francis with “Cruzando Fronteras” in the memo line in the offering plate or at the Parish Office. •SeekerS diScuSSiOn grOuP – The video for Sep-tember 19 is titled ‘The Development of Church Offices.’ The term Offices refers to church services (other than sacraments) such as daily or hourly services which may be either corporate or private. We meet from 12:30 to 2 pm every Thursday in the Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to visit or join this group. It’s open discussion and you need not be a theologian or specially edu-cated person.•Prayer cHain — For Prayer Chain requests contact Jim Ratley at 253-365-5093 or, via email, at jnjrats@gmail.com. •Home Communion – If you or someone you know would like to have a home visit or the Sacra-ment brought to you at home, please let Deacon Becky Williamson know by calling her at 480-204-0022 (or via email at 1beckyw@cox.net). We are happy to bring the Sacrament to those who are ill or to anyone unable to attend services for any reason.•need a ride tO a PariSH event? – Our Men’s Group offers rides to those in need of transporta-tion to Parish events. If you are unable to provide your own transport and would like to schedule a lift, call the Parish Office, 625-1370.

Saint Francis in the ValleyEpiscopal Church

600 South La Cañada Drive,Green Valley, Arizona 85614

520-625-1370office@stfrancisgvaz.org www.stfrancisgvaz.org

www.facebook.com/stfrancisgvazThe Rt. Rev. Jennifer Anne Reddall, Bishop

The Rev. Canon Colville Smythe, Interim RectorThe Rev. Pamela W. Hyde, Assistant Rector

The Rev. Becky Williamson, DeaconGerald Near, Parish Administrator

Deborah Harby Financial Officer

Beth-el Klein, Administrative AssistantJ. Michael Case, OrganistJohn Colip, Head Sexton

Sue Whitney, Henry Ramirez,Clyde Tardy

SextonsOffice Hours: Monday – Thursday

8 am – Noon

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Our mission is to live as Christ’s heart and hands in the world.ParticiPantS at 8 O’clOck

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Colville SmytheCelebrant: The Rev. Canon Colville Smythe

Deacon: The Rev. Becky WilliamsonLector: David Barnes

Prayers of the People: Wayne NorthAcolyte: Weston Barnes

Ushers: Arliene Stremming,Ken Adams

Greeters: Sue Spiewak, Susan DavisOrganist: Michael Case

Sound Technician: Arnie Berglund

tHe veStry

Wayne North, Senior Warden; Julie Reppenhagen, Junior Warden;Mary Beth Bates, David Dunn, Sandy Eckstein, Larry Howell, Orji Isiogu,

Jenica Hisko, Sandy Russell, Helen Mullaly, Cheryl Tardy-Albin; ex officio: Bobbi Tucker, Clerk; Erik Ringkjob, Treasurer.

ParticiPantS at 10 O’clOck

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Colville SmytheCelebrant: The Rev. Pamela W. HydeDeacon: The Rev. Becky Williamson

Lector: Larry HowellPrayers of the People: Reg Kahrimanis

Crucifer: Frank AndersonAcolyte: Wayne North

Ushers: Sandy Russell, Doug BrozovskyGreeters: Nancy Albin, Cheryl Tardy-Albin,

Sue MoodyOrganist: Michael Case

Sound Technician: Craig JonesPrayer requeStS

•The Diocese of Arizona – Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley•St. Francis Ministries – The Altar Guild•Pray for those suffering in mind, body and spirit: Prentiss Sawyer, Dick Sampson, George Haight, Mason Fletcher, Marleen Bell, Cindy Griffith. Gordon Pixley, Kathi Grier, Stephanie Huszar, Elizabeth Haight, Francisco Zacarias & Family, Linda Pantoja, Jackie Springer•For all those serving in harm’s way: Mike Davis, Matthew Day, Issac Noone, Chase Helge-son, Jackson Vaughn