St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions! St. Paul’s Mission Statement: We are called to gather around the sacred story and table of Christ where all are invited to be fed and everyone’s story matters. St. Paul’s Vision Statement: We pray that our hearts may be opened to seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to be the church and the Christians that God is calling us to be. Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 17 August 30, 2015 10:30 A.M.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions!
St. Paul’s Mission Statement:
We are called to gather around the sacred story and table of Christ where all are invited to be fed and everyone’s story matters.
St. Paul’s Vision Statement:
We pray that our hearts may be opened to seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to be the church and the Christians that God is calling us to be.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 17 August 30, 2015 10:30 A.M.
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Welcome to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago
Member of the Episcopal Church
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 10:30 A.M. (sung service)
Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 10:15 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery.
Christian Education Classes 2nd Sunday in September – 3rd Sunday in May
Sundays 9:30-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Sunday School classes will resume September 13, 2015
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Today’s Ministers The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes Presiding Clergy
Vestry Coffee Hosts Pat Brown, Sharon Dowen, Ellen Stuart Altar Guild Pat McMahon, Hazel Retherford Jane Nenonen, Peg Newby, Jocelyn Prall
Rebecca Smith, Jane Nenonen, Flower Guild Mary Lincoln, Hazel Retherford
Today, Sunday August 30th, 2015 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Nursery and Childcare Available 10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr.
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary
Coffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall
Flowers today are donated by Bill and Jennie Cummings in Appreciation for All Children
This Week – August 30th, 2015 through September 6th, 2015
Tue Sep 1 Rev. Stacy Sabbatical begins
Tue Sep 1 Garden Night 6:30 P.M. Garden
Thu Sep 3 Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00 P.M. Parish Hall
Thu Sep 3 Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00 P.M. Parish Hall
Sun Sep 6 Nursery and Childcare 10:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr.
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary
Coffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall
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The Liturgy of the Word
We stand to sing and pray.
Processional Hymn # 423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis #278 Canticle 20
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The Collect of the Day – Proper 17
Priest The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Priest Let us pray. Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We sit to hear the lessons.
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The First Lesson Song of Solomon 2:8-13 The voice of my beloved! Look, he comes, leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, there he stands behind our wall, gazing in at the windows, looking through the lattice. My beloved speaks and says to me: "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God Psalm Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 1 My heart is stirring with a noble song; let me recite what I have fashioned
for the king;* my tongue shall be the pen of a skilled writer.
2 You are the fairest of men;* grace flows from your lips, because God has blessed you for ever.
7 Your throne, O God, endures for ever and ever,* a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom; you love righteousness and hate iniquity.
8 Therefore God, your God, has anointed you* with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
9 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia,* and the music of strings from ivory palaces makes you glad.
10 Kings’ daughters stand among the ladies of the court;* on your right hand is the queen, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
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The Second Lesson James 1:17-27 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God's righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act--they will be blessed in their doing. If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn # 707 Take my life and let it be
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The Gospel Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; and they do not eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) So the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?" He said to them, "Isaiah prophesied rightly about you hypocrites, as it is written, 'This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.' You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition." Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand: there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come out are what defile." For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person." Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes
Silence for meditation
We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed.
The Nicene Creed
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.
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Prayers of the People for the Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Intercessor In peace, let us pray to God, saying: God of light, hear our prayer. For the church of Jesus Christ. Bless the church, O God. Deliver us
from self-righteousness and make us holy in every way, that all people may see you in the witness of your faithful servants.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor For our pastors, teachers, and ministers. Bless the leaders of your
church, O God, especially Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, Michael, our Presiding Bishop Elect, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, Chris our Assisting Bishop, and our priest, Stacy.*For the congregations of Sebai in Uganda, and our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the South Sudan; and the Dioceses of Province Five: Springfield; Missouri; Milwaukee; Fond du Lac; Southern Ohio; Ohio; Michigan; and Eastern Michigan.
Give them the wisdom to discern your truth, to honor your commandments, and to lead with humility. Let them walk blamelessly, do what is right, and speak truth from their hearts. Let your church stand firm in the strength of your power, overcoming evil and proclaiming the gospel of peace.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor For the world and for its leaders. Bless the nations of the world, O
God. Guide the leaders of governments for the sake of peace. Give them sound judgment and merciful hearts and help them be accountable for the common good. Save them from the cynicism of war. Free them from the influence of greed. Deliver them from the
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temptations of social power. We pray especially for our President, Barak, and our Governor, Bruce.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor For the community in which we live. Bless our communities, O
God. Help us live as friends with our neighbors and do good to one another, that homes may be free of fear and families live in peace.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor For children. Bless children and those who care for them, O God.
Project them from harm; give them what they need to grow in body and mind and provide caring adults to model for them a life of purpose and compassion.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor For those who are judged by others. Bless those who face the
reproach of society, O God: those in prison, whether innocent or guilty of crimes; those who are ostracized due to mental disease, whether or not they pose a threat to others; those who are homeless, and those who are lost to addiction. Surround them with compassion and save them from hopelessness.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer.
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Intercessor Bless all who are ailing in body, mind, or spirit. Heal them of their disease and restore them to fullness of life. We pray especially for Alan and Brenda, June, Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan Kuntz, Jim, Margaret Johnson, Betsey and Family, Kurt, Gretta May, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, and Kurt, Gail, Shelton, Aleta and Dale, Eva Leonard, Cindy, Kathleen, Brian, Amy and Andrew, Mr. Burgess, Tanner and family, Lisa Allison, Bob and Joan Brown, Pastor Fred deOliveira, and Jan and Clifford.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor We remember those celebrating birthdays this week; and those
celebrating anniversaries, especially Henry and Eva Leonard and Bill and Jennie Cummings.
Silence God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor Happy are those who have passed into your presence in hope of
the resurrection. We pray for those who have died. Silence
Intercessor God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor We lift up the petitions of the students of Prayers 2 Pass (see insert),
Silence Intercessor God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor All-knowing, all-loving God, we cannot always voice our hidden
cares. Hear our silent prayers, even those without words.
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(The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence
God of light,
People Hear our prayer. Intercessor These prayers we offer to you, God of light, through Christ, by the
power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as
part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.
The Confession of Sin
Kneel or Stand
Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence In Unison 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 Priest 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. Amen.
We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace
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The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
Then we greet one another saying, “Peace be with you.”
The Holy Communion
The Offertory
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Hymn # 656 Blest are the pure in heart Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3
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The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer A
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A
Priest People
Priest People
Priest
People
Priest It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. 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:
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Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy Lord S 130
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We remain standing or kneel
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." Priest Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
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Memorial Acclamation: Prayer A W860
Priest 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 forever. AMEN. Priest And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison
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.
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The Breaking of the Bread
Silence is observed after the bread is broken Priest Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Fraction Anthem: Agnus Dei, Jesus, Lamb of God S 164
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not
receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you.
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Communion Hymn Gracious spirit, give your servants (From # 782 WonderLovePraise)
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When all have received Communion, the Priest leads the following prayer:
Priest Let us pray. In Unison
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 Sacrament 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 Blessing
Priest May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. The Procession into the World Hymn # 556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart!
Dismissal
Priest Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
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Announcements
Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us
for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Reverend Stacy’s Last Sunday before Sabbatical
This Sunday is Reverend Stacy’s last Sunday presiding over the service before her three month sabbatical. Please join us in blessing her with prayer and encouragement.
The Adult/Youth and Children’s Choirs Resume in September (9/3)
Rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 3rd. Both choirs will sing for worship service on Sunday, September 13, 10:30 AM. All are welcome!
Children’s Choir rehearses at 6 PM and the Adult/Youth Choir at 7 PM
Reverend Bob Trask (9/6) While Reverend Stacy is away on sabbatical, please welcome Reverend Bob Trask as he serves as the guest preacher and presider next week.
Rector’s Discretionary Fund Collection Next Week (9/6)
Donations allow us to assist people in need in our community. Checks can be written to "St. Paul's" with "Rector's Discretionary Fund" in the memo. Thank you for your contributions to this important ministry.
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New Service Schedule - Sunday School Begins (9/13)
Until Rev. Stacy returns form Sabbatical on November 29th, there will only be the one 10:30 A.M. Service. Sunday School for adults and children will begin on September 13th and continue at 9:30 A.M. during this time. Childcare will be available from 9:15 A.M.-11:45 A.M. when Sunday School begins on the 13th.
September 13 is Food Pantry Sunday (9/13)
Thank you to all who responded generously to August’s diaper drive. Although any contribution is most welcome, we are choosing one particular item as a priority each month. For the month of September, the priority is Pet Food. Contributions may be made at any time during the
month, not just on the 13th. We hope that everyone will participate, even in a small way.
Thrive Market and Garden (9/19)
The fourth and last Thrive Market this year will take place Saturday, September 19th. We will need volunteers. There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall to help with the Market. Garden nights continue on Tuesday nights at 6:30 P.M. (unless the weather is inclement).
Stewardship Campaign (through 9/27)
The annual Stewardship Campaign continues through September 27th, Dedication Sunday. There will be an insert to the bulletin each Sunday with reflections written by Episcopal stewardship leaders. Please take them home and use them as you discern your annual stewardship pledge. Pledge cards are also available in the Sanctuary.
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For More Information on St. Paul’s
Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to see Rev. Stacy’s Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what’s going on!
Household Prayer: Morning Lord Jesus, help me walk blamelessly and do what is right, to speak the truth in love, to avoid gossip and slander, and do good to all I meet, that I may abide in your presence and dwell in fellowship with the Holy Trinity. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Lord, you have been my light this day. As evening comes, be my light in the darkness. With meekness I welcome the word you have implanted in my heart, and with confidence I claim the power of salvation in Jesus Christ. And let me rest from my labors, confident that in you there is no shadow of fear. Amen.
