St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
19th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, October 11, 2020 10:30 AM
Prelude Welcome The Rev. Randy Callender OPENING HYMN Christ, whose glory fills the skies (Ratisbon) H1982 # 7
OPENING ACCLAMATION BCP P. 355 Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP P. 355
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.
SONG OF PRAISE Glory to God LEVAS #241
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP p. 357 Presider The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Let us pray.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 25:1-9
A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
1O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. 2For you have made the city a heap, the fortified city a ruin; the palace of aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt. 3Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. 4For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm, 5the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place, you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds; the song of the ruthless was stilled. 6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; 8he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. 9It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
PSALM: PSALM 23
Refrain: I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
1 The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures *and leads me beside still waters.
3 He revives my soul *and guides me along right pathways for his Name’s sake.
4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; *you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, *and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Refrain: I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
SECOND READING: PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 A Reading from Paul's letter to the Church in Philippi.
1My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. 2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN My Shepherd will supply my need (Resignation) H1982 #664
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 22:1-14 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
1Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. 4Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ 5But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, 6while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. 7The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. 8Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ 10Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. 11“But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, 12and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. 13Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
HOMILY THE REV. RANDY CALLENDER
THE CREED BCP P. 358 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 God of love, we pray for your church: For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Eugene, our Bishop; For Randy, our Rector, Corby, our Deacon, for all lay and ordained ministers; and for all who seek you in the community of the faithful. Equip us with compassion and love, to carry out your work of reconciliation in the world.
Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of love, People Hear our prayers for the church. God of freedom, we pray for our nation, and all the nations of the world: For peace and unity across barriers of language, color, and creed; for elected and appointed leaders, that they would serve the common good. Inspire all people with courage to speak out against hatred, to actively resist evil. Unite the human family in bonds of love.
Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of freedom, People Hear our prayers for the world. God of justice, we pray for the earth, your creation entrusted to our care: For the animals and birds, the mountains and oceans, and all parts of your creation that have no voice of their own. Stir up in us a thirst for justice that protects the earth and all its resources, that we may leave to our children’s children the legacy of beauty and abundance that you have given us. Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of justice, People Hear our prayers for the earth. God of peace, we pray for the communities of our diocese: For our local leaders; for our schools and workplaces; for our neighborhoods and homes. Kindle in every heart a desire for equality, respect, and opportunity for all. Give us courage to strive for justice and peace among all people. Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of peace, People Hear our prayers for our communities. God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose lives are closely linked with ours, and those connected to us as part of the human family. For refugees and prisoners; for the sick and suffering, the lonely and despairing; for those facing violence; for all held down by prejudice or injustice. Awaken in us compassion and humility of spirit, as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of mercy, People Hear our prayers for all who are in need.
God of grace, we pray for those who have died: For the faithful in every generation who have worked for justice; for prophets who called us to racial reconciliation; for martyrs who died because of hatred; and for all the communion of saints. Make us faithful to your call to proclaim your Good News, by word and example, and bring us at last into the glorious company of the saints in light. Add your prayers, silently or aloud. God of grace, People Hear our prayers for those who have died.
Presider Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart [and especially the hearts of the people of this land], that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we
may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE BCP P. 360 Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
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OFFERTORY SENTENCE BCP P. 376 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good your vows to the Most High.
Psalm 50:14
OFFERTORY HYMN Let All That Is Within Me Cry Holy LEVAS #85
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Presider The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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:
SANCTUS
The Presider continues
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.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Presider and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Presider continues
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 for ever. AMEN.
THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP P. 363 As now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Presider and People
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.
The Breaking of the Bread Presider Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
The Presider says,
The Gifts of God for the People of God. All are Welcomed to God's Table.
Fr. Randy Callender consumes the bread and wine.
Members and Guests in the sanctuary will come up to receive a wafer. (lead by the usher)
Please consume the wafer at your seat.
COMMUNION HYMN Break Thou the Bread of Life (LEVAS 146)
A PRAYER FOR COMMUNION WITH CHRIST (THE PRAYER BOOK FOR THE ARMED SERVICES P. 146) Let us pray.
Presider and People
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
BLESSING BCP p. 366
Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the good road and may God’s blessing be with you always. Amen.
POST-COMMUNION HYMN Rejoice, the Lord is King H1982 #481
DISMISSAL BCP P. 366 Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
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Weekly Announcements
Month of October Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays Gary Conley 10/1, Ellie Fritz (daughter of Stephanie & Chris Fritz), 10/6, David Arthur 10/10, Velma McCullough 10/11, Arend Thomas 10/11, Marvin Harris, Sr. 10/12, Deacon Ed Munro 10/13, Kristen Wenn 10/13, Marva R. Hawkins 10/16, Yevola Peters 10/16, Sandra Whitehead 10/18, Jimi Payne 10/20, Maria Robinson 10/20, Ramona Long 10/23, Carol Hall 10/23, Phyllis Arthur 10/26, Pat McGrath 10/26, Christian Bryant 10/27, Kendall Bryant 10/27, Kim Harris 10/27, E. Lucien Cox, Jr. 10/28, Deacon Corby Zeren 10/29
Anniversaries Herbert & Cynthia Scurlock 10/1, Marvin & Kim Harris 10/12, Brian & Ashleigh McGrath 10/16, Richard & Stephanie Bryant 10/17 ONLINE 10:30 AM Worship Services NOW on Church Website/YouTube/FaceBook Starting on November 1, 2020, St. Philip's Church, will livestream the 10:30 AM worship services on our Website, Facebook page and Youtube page ONLY. Members will have an opportunity to fellowship virtually on zoom at a different time. (This will help with the interruptions and technique difficulties that we normally have on Sunday's) Melissa Lambert Last Day It is with a sadden heart to inform you, that Melissa Lambert will be stepping down from her position as Parish Administrator (Executive Assistant to the Rector) at St. Philip's Church. Melissa's last day in the office will be on Thursday, October 15th, you can email Melissa at [email protected] to wish her luck and to thank her for her ministry with us. Church Office Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day The Church Office is closed on Monday, October 12, 2020 for Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Stewardship Sunday (November 15th) Sunday, October 11, 2020 will be our kickoff for Stewardship Sunday. Fr. Callender will preach on: Living our Faith: "We pray together, let’s pledge together.” and then on Sunday, October 18, 2020 Deacon Corby will preach on: Living our Faith: “We worship together, let's serve together.” Our goal for 2021 is to have 100% of our church family pledging. We will email you the Stewardship Letter on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, (We will mail the same letter to people who don't access to a computer) with information on our upcoming Virtual Stewardship Workshops. New Media Ministry God has entrusted the church with His gospel message to reach the world and you have a purpose and a part to play in God’s ministry. During this pandemic we have all seen that social media is an important part of reaching the world. Whether you are a leader, millennial, volunteer or staff member at St. Philip’s Church, social media is a part of your life and is here to stay. Fr. Callender needs your help to make sure that the world hears God’s message of Love, Reconciliation and Justice as we continue to use our social media to preach the Good News. If you are interested in joining St. Philip’s Media Ministry, please contact Fr. Callender at [email protected]
Prayer & Bible Study Starting on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Election day) we will begin our Tuesday Bible Study on zoom at Noon-1pm and repeat it at 6pm-7pm. Bible Study will be led by Fr. Callender and/or Deacon Corby. If we don’t get participation during the evening sessions, we will then cancel the evening Bible Study and just have the Tuesday noon sessions or we will go back to our regular scheduled day, which was on Wednesday's at noon. The new scheduled day is because many members have shared that Wednesday Afternoons & Evenings didn’t work, so we are trying something new. Nominating Committee I need two members to join the Nominating Committee, to help with finding new vestry members for the Class of 2024. The Nominating Committee shall meet for 2-3 months finding candidates and submit their names at least two (2) months prior to the annual meeting. Please contact Fr. Callender if you are interested in serving on this short-term committee. Instructed Eucharist Many of our members have expressed a desire for some sort of real-time worship teaching or commentary which would shed light on the various elements of the service. Such a teaching service is often known as an “instructed eucharist.” On Sunday October 25, 2020, we will have one service at 10:30 AM, where members will worship and learn about, "why Episcopalians do what they do when they celebrate the Eucharist." Do you or Anyone that you know, (neighbor, friends, co-workers) need Help with Voting? In order to be successful in achieving our goals, we must begin by focusing on the most basic act that a citizen can perform-VOTING. How many of you have access or know about early voting? Who needs a ride to the poll on Nov. 3? Do you know of anyone who needs help with voting? What questions do you have or what information do you need? Let your church help you or someone else! Please contact Gail Hewitt Clarke with your questions and Gail and Fr. Callender will lead you towards making your vote count. Click on the link for more information: https://www.elections.maryland.gov/voting/early_voting.html METRO IAF FAMILY & FRIENDS VOTER TURN-OUT MAKING EVERY VOTE COUNT IN OHIO, NORTH CAROLINA & WISCONSIN - Metro IAF is a 501(c)(3). Metro IAF and its affiliates (ACT) are strictly non-partisan and are not aligned explicitly or implicitly with any candidate or party. We do not endorse or support candidates for office. Contribute to our efforts to make it happen by going to www.metro-iaf.org/donate
NORTH CAROLINA: Join 700 Volunteers to Engage 50,000 Voters In a state where 500,000 voters were purged from the rolls and historic voting restrictions enacted, Metro IAF is defending democracy by making sure every vote counts. Metro IAF affiliates ONE Wake and the statewide NC Congress of Latino Organizations work across six counties which represent at least 23% of North Carolina’s voters. The NC Congress of Latino Organizations launched an extensive non-partisan GOTV program at a 1,000 people action in August 2020 with the Governor and the Attorney General. The program will train 300 grassroots Spanish speaking volunteer leaders to engage over 30,000 infrequent voters. As a tri-racial organization with 40 dues paying institutional members, ONE Wake will undertake a non-partisan voter engagement, education, and turnout strategy to organize and train 400 English speaking volunteer leaders to deliver 100% voter registration and turnout in its 40 member institutions, which conservatively is 20,000 voters. For more information about North Carolina IAF go to www.nciaf.org. WISCONSIN: Help 800 Common Ground Volunteers Engage 30,000 Voters in Milwaukee Wisconsin could decide the 2020 Presidential race. Turnout in Milwaukee could decide Wisconsin’s results. In 2016, the Presidential race was decided by 22,000 votes. The voter turnout in Milwaukee dropped by about 40,000 votes from the 2012 to the 2016 election. Wisconsin’s April 7th primary election was a debacle proving that a free and fair 2020 election needs active citizen involvement. Many were forced to choose between risking their health and not voting. Eight hundred Common Ground volunteers are committed to ensuring that everyone who wants to vote, gets to vote this November through a non-partisan, GOTV campaign in Milwaukee. Sign up here via the Voter Turnout Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIuZ8AfIBT81shDTeYNS_FRNok7NHjKWdXYRQGoXx1t2mniQ/viewform Wednesday’s Beloved Community (Adult Forum w/ St. Anne’s) St. Philip’s Beloved Community (Reconciliation Ministry) will be joining St. Anne’s virtual Adult Forum on Wednesday’s at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The fall theme of our new Forum series is: “Becoming Beloved Community: Who Have We Been? Who Are We? Who Would We Like To Become?” (All are welcomed to join us on the below dates) Date: October 21, 2020 Speaker: Janice Hayes Williams Topic: “Finding Price Williams”
Date: November 14, 2020 Speaker: Reconciliation Ministry The Zoom link is available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906615144?pwd=Ym4xakxXWW5zM01MZTlvSG5lMlp3Zz09#success.
Pumpkin Patch It's getting to be that time of year. The season of the Pumpkin! Every year, the Light House sponsors the Pumpkin Patch. It is a chance to meet neighbors and friends, score a pumpkin for Jack-o-Lanterns [or pie], and help fund the work of the Light House. This one enterprise contributes funds that support the ministries of this vital community outreach. The Pumpkin Patch is held on the grounds of St. Martin's Lutheran Church at 1120 Spa Road (at the intersection of Spa Road and Forest Drive, just behind the church). The Patch is open for business Monday through Friday, 1 PM to 6:30 PM; and on weekends (Sat & Sun), 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Patch will have safety precautions in place (masks, social distancing, surface sanitizing, hand sanitizing). If you have any questions, please let Deacon Corby know. Tithing (New Mailing Address) Members and friends can send their tithes and contributions, through online giving. If using online giving please go to our church website: https://stphilipsannapolis.org, then click on the “give a gift online” banner on any page and follow the prompts. Also you can go the Diocese of Maryland’s website and find St. Philip’s Church and give your offering there. Beginning immediately (for Financial Contributions Only) please address your mail in contributions to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 6371, Annapolis, MD 21401” Resources for Young Children Teaching Strategies has recently launched the Healthy at Home https://healthyathome.readyrosie.com/ family toolkit. The toolkit represents a comprehensive approach to provide educators and families with free resources to navigate school and program closures. Healthy at Home also provides a direct place for every family to access relevant, accurate, and easy to implement activities that meet the needs of diverse leaners. The Healthy at Home resources were designed by medical, mental health, and early childhood experts to provide support for families and schools. Free Radio Yogi Zoom Yoga Class Stephanie Gaines-Bryant will be leading her chair yoga classes online via Zoom.com. The classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM and Saturdays at 8:30AM. It is a 30-minute class for senior citizens, anyone who has physical challenges, and for anyone who wants to keep moving. It is critical for our seniors to remain active during this time. Just 30 minutes twice a week will do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. Tuesday Zoom Link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/894338983?_ga=2.103034304.1167917774.1585660863-354439104.1584478241 Thursday Zoom Link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/976449770?_ga=2.85495385.1167917774.1585660863-354439104.1584478241 Saturday Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89405502929
