May 31, 2020
St. Andrew’s Mission Statement
Rooted in Christ’s love, St. Andrew’s is a worshiping community seeking to G R OW
our relationships with God, one another and the world.
Grounded in Prayer, Renewing Hope, Open to the Spirit, Welcoming & Accepting
of All
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH EMPORIA, KANSAS
A EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY OF THE DIOCESE OF KANSAS
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THE ENTRANCE RITES
Prelude The Bell ….tolls three times to call us to worship
Greeting
Good Morning and welcome to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Emporia, Kansas online. We are so glad you are joining us for worship. This is the Pentecost Sunday and we will be using the liturgy for the Holy Eucharist beginning on page 355 in your Book of Common Prayer. You can find a copy of this week’s bulletin on our church webpage at: www.standrewsemporia.org Opening Acclamation
Celebrant + Alleluia. Christ is risen! People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Opening Hymn “Holy Spirit, Ever Living” H # 511
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray...
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful
people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit:
Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all
things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever.
People Amen.
The Lessons of the Day
The Epistle Lesson Acts 2:1-21
Lector The Epistle Lesson comes from Acts 2 verses 1-21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear,
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each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine."
But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
`In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.
And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day.
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' "
Lector Hear what God’s Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 104:25-35, 37 BCP p. 736 Lector The Psalm appointed for today is a portion of Psalm 104 verses 25-35, and verse 37 which begins on page 736 in the Book of Common Prayer. We will pray the Psalm together in unison.
25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great. There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it. All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season. You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things. You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust. You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; * may the Lord rejoice in all his works. He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being. May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the Lord. 37 Bless the Lord, O my soul. * Hallelujah!
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The Gospel John 20:19-23
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily Fr. Marc McDonald
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Nicene Creed BCP 358
Celebrant Let us say together the Nicene Creed found on pg. 358 of your Book of Common Prayer.
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.
The Prayers of the People The Intercessor asks the people to pray for the needs of the Church and the world, and for our own needs.
Intercessor With all our hearts and with all our minds, let us pray to the Lord, saying… People Gracious God, receive our prayer.
Intercessor For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For Presiding Bishop, Michael, our Diocesan Bishop, Cathleen and for Marc, our priest: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For those who are sick and those who care for them, that they might be restored to health and receive all that they need this day: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For those who have died and those who mourn, that they might know consolation: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For nurses and doctors, and all who work in hospitals and medical care, that they might be sustained with energy for their work, and might have all that they need for good patient care: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For public health experts, for scientists and bioengineers working to understand the virus and to find treatment and prevention that they might have insight and success: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For the World Health Organization, for government officials, that policy and practice might be wise and effective: People Gracious God, receive our prayer.
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Intercessor For those who are being harassed or persecuted as racism is expressed around this illness, that they might be protected: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For those in quarantine, that their spirits might be sustained, and for those separated from people they love by the circumstances of this illness: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor For those who are afraid, that they might know peace: People Gracious God, receive our prayer. Intercessor In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: pray for the Pray for the Anglican Centre in Rome; in the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer: pray for the people of Botswana and Zimbabwe; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: pray for the retired clergy and spouses of the Diocese; Pray also for the members and friends of our own community: for Judy Bonnie, Joyce, Lynn, Kay, Arville, Marged, Jacob, Onnalee, Marcene, Don, Lawrence, Nancy, Morgan, David, Jeremy, Libby, Anne, Rebecca, Sue, Elizabeth, Tim, Brian, Shirley, Darlene, Richard, Kim, Autumn, Ethan, Florence, Barbara, Margie, Laurilla, Ranney, for all those whose faith communities have been persecuted, both here and around the world, and for wisdom for all world leaders. Intercessor Gracious God, receive our prayers, those made with these words and those made in the murmurs of our hearts. In Christ’s name we pray. * People Amen. Silence is kept for private prayer
*Base Prayer by Jemma Allen is a priest of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
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Celebrant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. The Confession ALL Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, Things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Assurance of Forgiveness
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.
People Amen. The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
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JUNE MILESTONES
Birthdays Melissa Lowery 3, Jeff Hawes 6, Marcia Law 12, Christopher Steffen 13, Sue McKinney 14, Nolan Jacob 29
Anniversaries Nancy & Gould Garcia 7, Jordan & Jared Kline 11, Gay & Bill Barnes 12, Marcia & Rick Law 14, Colleen & Rick Mitchell 23, Susan & Jason Brinkman 23, Brandi & Blake Mitchell 29
ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Andrew’s, worship has changed but is not cancelled. In keeping with our Diocesan directives, the Vestry and I have decided that all face to face worship services and small groups will continue to be held online through June 21. We are constantly monitoring local conditions to assess whether reopening ‘in-person’ worship is possible sooner. Vestry will meet again on or before June 17th to make that determination. We hope that our online Sunday Services and Morning Prayer Tuesdays and Thursdays via Facebook and YouTube are a blessing to you. You can find these on St. Andrew’s webpage at www.standrewsemporia.org
Thank you for your faithfulness to forward you tithes and financial commitments to the Church Office. In additional to ‘snail mail’ we have added a “GIVE” button to our Church website. Please feel free to use your debit card to give if that is an easier option.
Please do keep Fr. Marc informed of your needs. Also be mindful of your neighbors and fellow parishioners who may be single or alone. Let us all be more intentional in our care for each other.
Remember you are welcome to join us each Wednesday for Coffee, Connection and Conversation from 2-4 pm see the Cross X Roads E-Newsletter for the Zoom Information
If you have an announcement you would like to share with the St. Andrew’s community through the Cross-X-Roads, please email Fr. Marc at [email protected] by 9 am Tuesday of each week.
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Offertory Anthem
THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR
Sursum Corda (“Lifting of the hearts”) BCP 361
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We life them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Preface
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymns to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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Sanctus All 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. Celebrant: 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."
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Memorial Acclamation
Celebrant Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
ALL Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant 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.
We pray you gracious God, to accept our offering of ourselves and to transform us as Jesus did the bread and wine when he took them from his disciples, broke, blessed, and gave them once again as a sign of their new life in him.
Take us, bless us, open us, and make us new. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being + sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. (Pray by Teilhard de Chardin)
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The Great Amen
The Celebrant and People respond with the great AMEN. The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Savior Christ has 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
Spiritual Communion
St. Andrew’s is a sacramental church. This means that we long to receive the gift of Christ’s
Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist. We affirm that if dire circumstances prevent us from
receiving communion in person, that we can still receive the full spiritual benefits of Holy
Communion by practicing Spiritual Communion (expressing our desire to God to receive the
spiritual benefits of Holy Communion).
Spiritual Communion of the Faithful
Today we have placed the consecrated bread and wine on the altar near and invite you to observe a time for private prayer.
The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life.
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Prerecorded Music: “Here I Stand” by Iona
Here I stand, looking out to sea Where a thousand souls have prayed And a thousand lives were laid on the sand Were laid on the sand
Years have passed, since they have died And The Word shall last And the Wild Goose shall fly Shall fly
Here I stand, looking out to sea And I say a prayer That the Wild Goose will come to me That the Wild Goose will come to me
Your private devotions might include the following:
From Psalm 84
How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! My soul has a de-sire and longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh re-joice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Happy are they who dwell in your house! They will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! Whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height, and the God of gods will reveal him-self in Zion. No good thing will the Lord withhold from those who walk with integrity. O Lord of hosts, happy are they who put their trust in you!
Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. (Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)
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Prayer after Spiritual Communion
Celebrant Let us pray
All Faithful God, in the wonder of your wisdom and love you fed your people in the wilderness with the bread of angels, and you sent Jesus to be the bread of life. Though we have not consumed these gifts of bread and wine, we thank you that we all have received the sacrament of Christ’s presence, the forgiveness of sins, and all other benefits of Christ’s passion. Grant that we may continue for ever in the Risen Life of our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE CONCLUDING RITES
Blessing
Celebrant May God, who by the Holy Spirit caused those of many tongues to proclaim Jesus as Lord, strengthen your faith and enable you to bear witness to him in word and deed and may the blessing of Almighty God, + the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever.
People Amen. Celebrant I invite you to join in singing our Hymn of Sending, “O
Spirit of the Living God” which can be found in this week’s bulletin. We hope you will join us next Sunday for worship live on Facebook 10 am CST. From all of us here at St. Andrew’s Emporia, Kansas, remember, God loves and you are not alone.
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Concluding Hymn “O Spirit of the Living God”
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Postlude
