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The Rev Thomas C. Jackson, Priest-in-Charge

Arijit Chakraborty, Organist/Music Director

The Reverend Dr. Victor A. Rogers, Rector Emeritus

111 Whalley Avenue

New Haven, Connecticut 06511

Phone: 203-865-0141 • Fax: 203-752-1403

E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.stlukeschurchnewhaven.com

Jesus Multiplies Loaves & Fishes

Jesus MAFA Project

MORNING PRAYER

AUGUST 2, 2020

WEBCAST SERVICE BOOK @ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WHALLEYAVE/

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Morning Prayer for August 2, 2020 @ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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CHURCH’S CORNER

WELCOME TO ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH! --We are pleased that you have chosen to

worship here. Since the COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from being physically present

in this sacred space, we have added a prayer to reflect our spiritual sharing of the bread

and wine. Some of this service will be read by a member of the St. Luke’s Lectors Guild

while responses of the people will be led by our Eucharistic Minister. We will continue to

webcast worship service via our Facebook Page for the duration.


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TODAY’S WORSHIP TEAM:

ANDREA MURRELL, LECTOR

SAMUEL ANDOH, EUCHARISTIC MINSTER

ARIJIT CHAKRABORTY, MUSIC DIRECTOR

JOSH HUBER, OFFICIANT

Visitors are warmly welcomed to join us online for meetings and worship. Worship books may be

downloaded from our web site stlukeschurchnewhaven.com

IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK, we pray for Good Shepherd, Shelton; St. Paul’s, Shelton; St. Alban’s, Simsbury.

IN OUR COMPANION DIOCESE, we pray for Christ Church Cathedral’s ministry in Hartford; the Cathedral Chapter; honorary canons of Our Cathedral.

STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

Please send in your weekly and monthly contributions to St. Luke’s by mail. We are working to set up an online payment option. You may also ask your bank or credit union to set up a monthly payment to St. Luke’s through their “Bill Pay” features.

VESTRY MEETS SEPTEMBER 29TH

THE VESTRY will hold their next monthly online meeting, on Tuesday, September 29th at 6 p.m. on zoom. Most of the meeting is open to members and friends of the parish. Please contact the church to watch.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

TENTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

THE FIRST LESSON

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 THE PSALM

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b THE EPISTLE

Romans 10:5-15 THE GOSPEL

Matthew 14:22-33

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Morning Prayer

Ordinary Time, Proper 12 Sunday, August 2, 2020

Piano Prelude Arijit Chakraborty

The Officiant says

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2

Opening Hymn

Praise we the Lord this day Hymnal 267

Confession of Sin

The Officiant then says

Dear friends in Christ, here in the presence of Almighty God, let us kneel in silence, and

with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, so that we may obtain forgiveness by

his infinite goodness and mercy.

Silence.

Officiant and People together say

Most merciful God,


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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 Officiant stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,

strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.

Amen.

Invitatory and Psalter

Officiant Lord, open our lips.

People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Officiant and People

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is

now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it: Come let us adore him.

Psalm 95:1-7

Venite

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *

let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *

and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *

and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *

and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *

and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *

and kneel before the Lord our Maker.


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For he is our God,

and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *

Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice! The people are seated

Psalm 17:1-7,16

Exaudi, Domine

1 Hear my plea of innocence, O LORD;

give heed to my cry; *

listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

2 Let my vindication come forth from your presence; *

let your eyes be fixed on justice.

3 Weigh my heart, summon me by night, *

melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.

4 I give no offense with my mouth as others do; *

I have heeded the words of your lips.

5 My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; *

in your paths my feet shall not stumble.

6 I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; *

incline your ear to me and hear my words.

7 Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, *

O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand

from those who rise up against them.

16 But at my vindication I shall see your face; *

when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding

your likeness.

After the Psalms, all say together

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is

now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Readings

A period of silence will follow each reading.

First Reading Genesis 32:22-31

All sit.

A Reading from the book of Genesis.


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Jacob got up at night and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and

crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and

likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until

daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the

hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said,

“Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you

bless me.” So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” Then the man

said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and

with humans, and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.”

But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. So Jacob

called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is

preserved.” The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Canticle 9 - The First Song of Isaiah Ecce Deus Isaiah 12-2-6

Surely, it is God who saves me;

I will trust in him and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense,

and he will be my Savior.

Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing

from the springs of salvation.

And on that day you shall say,

Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;

Make his deeds known among the peoples;

see that they remember that his Name is exalted.

Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things,

and this is known in all the world.

Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,

for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Second Reading Romans 9:1-5

The people are seated.

A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome.

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy

Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I

myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred

according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the

covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the


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patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all,

God blessed forever. Amen.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Canticle 13 – A Song of Praise Benedictus es Domine

Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;

you are worthy of praise; glory to you.

Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *

on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.

Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *


Glory to you, beholding the depths;

in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.

Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;


Gospel Reading Matthew 14:13-21

All stand.

A Reading from Matthew.

Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it,

they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd;

and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples

came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds

away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to

them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have

nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then

he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish,

he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples,

and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up

what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were

about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Gospel Canticle


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Praise Him LEVAS 98


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The Homily Josh Huber

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.


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He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Officiant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

People and Celebrant

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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Offertory Hymn

Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door LEVAS 100


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The Officiant and People say responsively

B.

V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;

R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.

V. Day by day we bless you;

R. We praise your Name for ever.

V. Lord, keep us from all sin today;

R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

V. Lord, show us your love and mercy;

R. For we put our trust in you.

V. In you, Lord, is our hope;

R. And we shall never hope in vain.

Collect of the Day

The Officiant then says

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is

holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we

may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus

Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

A Collect for Sundays

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of

your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the

week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve

you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies;

that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries;

through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new

day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome

by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is

governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before

you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may

truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.


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Office Hymn

Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Hymnal 559

Prayers of the People

Prayers for the Current Crisis

We say together this

Collect for the Power of the Spirit among the People of God

Lector

God of all power and love,

we give thanks for your unfailing presence


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and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss.

Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire.

Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world:

a people who pray, worship, learn,

break bread, share life, heal neighbors,

bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit.

Wherever and however we gather,

unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission,

that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lector: For all who have contracted coronavirus,

We pray for care and healing.

Lector: For those who are particularly vulnerable,

We pray for safety and protection.

Lector: For all who experience fear or anxiety,

We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

Lector: For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the

table

or public safety,

We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

Lector: For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

Lector: For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,

We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

Lector: For our brothers and sisters around the world,

We pray for shared solidarity.

Lector: For public officials and decision makers,

We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Lector: Father, during this time, may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love

to all.

Grant peace.

Grant comfort.

Grant healing.

Be with us, Lord.

Amen.

The Officiant leads:


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Prayers for Birthdays

August 2nd Delores Alleyne

4th Mary Freeman Jalen Henyard

5th Pearl Miles Livingston Wormley

6th Margaret Robinson

7th Paul Rogers Gloria L. Williams

8th Cheryl Dickerson Matthew Rogers

Prayers List

Dorrett Allen, Robert Archibald, Genevieve Jones, Rose Jones, Craig Lindsey, Ed

Mapp, Pearl Miles, Nneoma Obi, Brenda Smith, Dorothy Smith, Edith Spruill,

Evelyn Singley, Phyllis Taylor, Gloria Brown, Carol Williams-Davis, Patricia

Harris, Connie Mills, Joan Osborne, Ula Robertson, John & Leslie White, Gloria

Williams, Phyllis Lindsey, Colleen Ormsby, Doris Little, Elnora Potter, June

Davis, Melvin Esdaile, Nushi Biscoff, Anne-Marie Etienne and Bernard Scott.

Let us pray that they may be comforted by our care and remain in good health.

May the Church say Amen! Amen!

We pray for protection and good health for those who staff the supermarkets, staff

the hospitals, care for the elderly, drive the bus, or provide emergency services

during the COIVD-19 pandemic. . May the Church say Amen! Amen!

Prayers of those who have contracted Covid-19 and those who are still recovering.

We also pray for friends and families that have lost loved ones during these

difficult times.

Concluding Hymn


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Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Hymnal 376

The General Thanksgiving

Officiant and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies,

we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks

for all your goodness and loving-kindness

to us and to all whom you have made.

We bless you for our creation, preservation,

and all the blessings of this life;

but above all for your immeasurable love

in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;

for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.


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And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,

not only with our lips, but in our lives,

by giving up our selves to your service,

and by walking before you

in holiness and righteousness all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our

common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that

when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them:

Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this

world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Officiant

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy

Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Announcements

FR. THOMAS C. JACKSON IS AT HOME RECOVERING FROM SURGERY AND IS PLANNING TO RETURN IN LATE

AUGUST.

THE VESTRY OF ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Valarie Stanley, Senior Warden ▪ Bryant Grimes, Junior Warden

Everson Smith, Treasurer ▪ Lisa W. Yarbor, Parish Clerk

Elnora Carroll, Danisha Collins, George DeYounge, Eileen Esdaile, Jocelyn Freeman,

Darryl Huckaby, Donna Johnson, Dilice Robertson.

DIOCESAN BISHOP IAN DOUGLAS ~ SUFFRAGAN BISHOP LAURA AHRENS

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CONNECTICUT


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A Note on Today’s Readings

Welcome to St. Luke’s.

Throughout the Bible, God

uses food as a primary

means of calling the people

together and of revealing the

divine Presence to them.

Today we have Matthew’s

account of the feeding of the

5,000. For early Christians,

this account’s importance

lay not so much in the

miraculous multiplying of

the loaves and fishes as in its

resemblance to the

Eucharist, their own way

(and ours) of experiencing

Jesus’ continuing presence

in their midst.

Today we reach the most

important moment in the

story of Jacob. This

scoundrel has long resisted

God but now as he returns to

his homeland, God and he

wrestle through the night.

Finally, God blesses him and

gives him a new name, Israel, “he who strives with God.” Jacob is converted and

becomes the holy father of God’s People.

Having reached the conclusion of his discussion of the glory of God’s grace, Paul now

tries to deal with the fact that some Jews have not accepted Jesus as the Messiah.

Nevertheless, God’s promises to them remain.

Religious meals are one of the universal expressions of human religion. All the insights

of God’s long love affair with humanity are summed up in these meals. Given deeper and

fuller meaning by the Passover of Israel and finally used by Jesus to interpret the

meaning of his death and resurrection, the Eucharist becomes for us the fullest and most

complete revelation of God’s love and of His salvation.

From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.L 98 — © 1986 Bud John Tunes, Inc./SESAC L 100 — Harm. © 1992 G.I.A. Publications, Inc., Chicago,

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