The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr., Rector SEASON OF CREATION 2014 Holy Eucharist November 9, 2014 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Fifth Sunday WORLD PEACE ORIGAMI CRANES FOR WORLD PEACE SUNDAY The crane, a traditional symbol of luck in Japan, was popularized as a peace symbol by the story of Sadako Sasaki (1943–1955), a girl who died as a result of the atomic bomb exploded over Hiroshima in 1945. According to the story, in her last illness she started folding paper cranes, inspired by the Japanese saying that one who folded a thousand paper cranes was granted a wish. Thanks to all those who made origami cranes for today’s tribute to world peace.
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The Episcopal Church ofSaints Andrew and Matthew
The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr., Rector
SEASON OF CREATION 2014
Holy EucharistNovember 9, 20148:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Fifth SundayWORLD PEACE
ORIGAMI CRANES FOR WORLD PEACE SUNDAY
The crane, a traditional symbol of luck in Japan, was popularized as a peace symbol bythe story of Sadako Sasaki (1943–1955), a girl who died as a result of the atomic bombexploded over Hiroshima in 1945. According to the story, in her last illness she startedfolding paper cranes, inspired by the Japanese saying that one who folded a thousandpaper cranes was granted a wish. Thanks to all those who made origami cranes fortoday’s tribute to world peace.
During the Season of Creation, much of the text in our liturgies is contemporary and reflective of our parish’s view on the use of inclusive (or expansive) language. For moredetailed information on this, please pick up a copy of the brochure entitled:
The use of
EXPANSIVE LANGUAGE(INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE)
at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and MatthewPrepared in July 2004 by the Expansive Language Task Force,
appointed by the Liturgy and Special Events Committeeof The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.
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SEASON OF CREATION 2014Fifth Sunday
WORLD PEACE
BCP refers to the Book of Common Prayer.Hymns marked # and service music marked S are found in the Hymnal 1982.
Hymns marked (LEVAS II) are found in Lift Every Voice and Sing.
* indicates selections for the 10:30 a.m. service only
As the candles are lighted, please enterinto prayerful silence until the liturgy begins.
*ORGAN VOLUNTARY “An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653” J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Psalm Prelude on “By the Waters of Babylon” John Huston (1915-1975)
GREETING
Please REMAIN SEATED as we sing the Introit
*INTROIT (all singing) “Dona nobis pacem” Traditional Canon(Translation “GRANT US PEACE”)
Sung as a three part canonThe congregation is invited to join the choir in any of the three divisions
As the procession enters the church, all who are able, stand.
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*PROCESSION The SsAM Drumming Circle
The earth belongs to God and all that is in it.The world and all who dwell therein.Let everything that has breath praise God.Hallelujah!
COLLECT FOR PURITY (all in unison)
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secretsare hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, thatwe may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ ourLord. Amen.
CANTICLE # 243 (LEVAS II) Glory to God Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood (b. 1949)
Hear our cry, O God,And listen to our prayer.Let us pray.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Loving Creator, God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword ofrighteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: kindle, we pray, in every heartthe true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for thenations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion may increase until all peopleeverywhere are filled with the knowledge of your love, and peace and justice reign overall the earth; through Jesus, the Prince of peace, who with you and the holy Spirit, livesand reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
All sit for the readings.
THE WORD OF GOD
At the conclusion of each Reading:Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.Thanks be to God.
FIRST READING Amos 5:21-24
Thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take nodelight in your solemn assemblies. Even though you offer me your burnt offerings andgrain offerings, I will not accept them; and the offerings of well-being of your fattedanimals I will not look upon. Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listento the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness likean ever-flowing stream.
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PSALM 139: 1-9 (all singing) Domine, probasti
1 Lord, you have searched me | out and | known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you dis|cern my | thoughts • from a|far.
2 You trace my journeys and my | resting-|places * and are ac|quainted • with | all my | ways.
3 Indeed, there is not a word | on my | lips, * but you, O Lord, | know it | alto|gether.
4 You press upon me be|hind • and be|fore * and | lay your | hand u|pon me.
5 Such knowledge is too | wonderful • for | me; * it is so | high • that I | cannot • at|tain to it.
6 Where can I go then | from your | Spirit? * where can I | flee | from your | presence?
7 If I climb up to heaven, | you are | there; * if I make the grave my bed, | you are | there | also.
8 If I take the | wings • of the | morning * and dwell in the | utter•most | parts • of the | sea,
9 Even there your | hand will | lead me * and your | right hand | hold me | fast.
SECOND READING From the Holy Qur'an 57:1-4
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Whatever is in the heavens and the earth declares the glory of Allah, and He is theMighty, the Wise. His is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He gives life andcauses death; and He has power over all things. He is the First and the Last and theAscendant over all. He is the Knower of hidden things, and He is Cognizant of all things.He it is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, and He is firm in power. Heknows that which goes deep down into the earth and that which comes forth out of it; andthat which comes down from the heaven and that which goes up into it. He is with you
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wherever you are; and Allah sees what you do.
All who are able, stand as the Gospel Book is carried in procession.
*HYMN # 593 (vs. 1-3) “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 5:43-48
Congregation: Glory to you, Lord Christ
Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate yourenemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, sothat you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the eviland on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you lovethose who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do thesame? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing thanothers? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenlyFather is perfect.”
Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Christ
*HYMN # 593 (vs. 1-3) “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Dickinson College
SERMON
All stand for the Creed, and remain standing or kneel for the prayers.
THE CREED (all in unison) Adapted from Tírechán's CreedAD 670 (Dublin), Ludwig Bieler)
Our God is the Creator of all humans, the Creator of heaven and earth, the Creator of sea and rivers, the Creator of the sun and moon, the Creator of all the heavenly bodies, the Creator of the lofty mountains, the Creator of the lowly valleys.God is above the heavens, and beneath the heavens.Heaven and earth and sea, and everything that is in them, such is the Creator’s abode.The Creator inspires all things and gives life to all things, standing above all things and beneath all things.God enlightens the light of the sun and strengthens the light of the night and the stars. Wells were created in the arid land and dry islands in the sea, and stars were placed in the service of the greater lights.
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God has a Son who is co-eternal with the Creator; and similar in all respects to the Creator; and neither is the Son younger than the Creator, nor is the Creator older than the Son; and the Holy Spirit breathes in them.And the Creator and the Son and Holy Spirit are inseparable.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Let us, God’s people, pray.Almighty All-Knowing God, there is not a thought, word, or act of ours that you do notsee. As we offer our praise and faith-filled worship, you know how we offer you oureveryday lives. Through your prophets and your Son, we know that the peace of the worldbegins within ourselves in how we love and serve the earth and all your people, eventhose we call our enemies.
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Almighty All-Knowing God, these are serious times of distressing political discourse,extreme fear, and increasing violence in our community and around the world. To thoseholding power on our planet, in our country, and our local community, even those withwhom we disagree, let us give a calm, rational voice to the issues at hand as we prayespecially for: Barack, our President; Jack, our Governor; Tom, our County Executive;and Dennis, our Mayor.
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Almighty All-Knowing God, grant your peace to all those living with serious illness,pain, and uncertainty and give hope and comfort to those who offer them loving care. Wepray especially for: Marion Allison, Max Bell, Jayne Britt, Al Brock, Janet Cobbett, AliceColeman, Betty Dawson, Christof Dorsey, Dot Dorsey, Omar Drummond, Pete Emory,Shannon Entrekin, Kitty Esterly, Richard Frazer, Kendall Gardner, Gracie Gaskell,Charles Gibb, Juanita Gibbs, Anne Gibson, Connie Gray, Mark Gray, Berta Hamilton,Ruth Hazzard, Ted Hackett, Robert Herrington, Bernadette Holcomb, Tilton Holt, RobKalp, Mary Ellen Knothe, Andy Knox, Ben Knox, Daniel Kraak, Deborah Kraak, JeanneLeClercq, Louise Lewis, Joyce Matlack, Edie Menser, Elfreda Merchant, Burney Miller,Debra Mitchell, Alethia Mosley, Cathy O'Neal, DeVere Patton, Edward Pratt, Jr., ErinRanney, John Richardson, Pattie Richmond, Louise Spaulding, Ted Spaulding, DebbieTheis, Betty Townsend, Virginia Tweed, Robert Bud Walls, Gwenita Walker, NancyWare, Fran Weber, Carolina Williams, Jorge Williams, Joe Young and BeverlyYoungblood.
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
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Almighty All-Knowing God, as our hearts weep with those in mourning, let us alsoconsole them with the hope of eternal life now bestowed upon those who now live in yourlight. We pray especially for: Leroy Ames, Sr., Mildred Brewington, Ella Marie Herron,Helen Richards, and Jack Vernarde.
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Almighty All-Knowing God, we pause in this moment to offer you our other heartfeltintentions and petitions, silently or aloud…
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
Almighty All-Knowing God, as with those anointed to lead us and declare your glorybefore us, your right hand holds us all fast in your eternal presence. Press upon ourspiritual leaders even more wonderful knowledge that they can impart to us as they guideour soul journeys toward you. We pray especially for: Katharine, our Presiding Bishop;Wayne, our own Bishop; David, our rector; Lloyd, our Rector Emeritus; Peter and Emily,our Associate Priests. We pray also for the Province of Bermuda and for the people ofCalvary Church, Hillcrest.
Holy Lord of High ExpectationHelp us to let justice roll down like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream
The Celebrant adds a concluding prayer.Wise and Mighty, Beneficent Lord, grant us wisdom and inner peace enough, within ourearnest Sunday worship of you, that we rise up in our daily lives to become a directreflection of your love in action. We ask this through Jesus, our Christ, and the most HolySpirit who, together with you, reign as One God, in heaven, on earth, and beyond all timeand space. Amen.
CONFESSION
Let us confess our sins to God. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
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Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of JesusChrist, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you ineternal life. Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be always with you.And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HOLY COMMUNIONOFFERTORY
*ANTHEM “A Gaelic Blessing” John RutterWords adapted from an old Gaelic rune
Deep peace of the running wave to you,Deep peace of the flowing air to you,Deep peace of the quite earth to you,Deep peace of the shining stars to you,Deep peace of the gentle night to you,Moon and starts, pour their healing light on you,Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you,Deep peace of Christ to you.
*HYMN # 210 (LEVAS II) “Down By the Riverside” Negro Spiritual
1. Goin’ to lay down my sword and shield, down by the riverside, down by the riverside, down by the riverside. (Repeat)I ain’t goin’t study war no more, ain’t goin’t study war no more, ain’t goin’t study war no more (Repeat)
2. Goin’ to lay down my war shoes .... 3. Goin to put on my long white robe ... 4. Goin’ to meet my loving savior ...
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
God be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to God.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give God thanks and praise.
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies,suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.By your will they were created and have their being.
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory,reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, andbetrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed yourrighteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, tofulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles,and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, toproclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
SANCTUS - * 255 LEVAS II
The Celebrant continues:And so, gracious God, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people bywater and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spiritto be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave itto his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this forthe remembrance of me.”
After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: Thisis my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgivenessof sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.
Lord God of our Holy Ancestors; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, and Jacob; God andFather of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the worldabout us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, andnot for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this HolyCommunion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the worldin his name.Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Accept these prayers and praises, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom,with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, fromgeneration to generation.
*AMEN – S 143 Missa de Angelis
THE LORD’S PRAYER (contemporary) BCP 364
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
The choir adds the following verse.Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;therefore let us keep the feast.
The ANTIPHON is repeated by all
COMMUNION
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO HOLY COMMUNION
*DUET “Kum-ba-yah - I’ve Got Peace Like A River” arr. Jean Anne Schaffer
Jennifer Hinkle and Lianna MagerrChoristers from the SsAM Treble Choir
*HYMN #597 “O day of peace that dimly shines” Jerusalem
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SENDING FORTH OF THE EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
In the name of God and of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in Christ's body and blood,We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (said by all)
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where thereis injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there isdespair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we maynot so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be lovedas to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it isin dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
BLESSING
*HYMN # 569 “God the Omnipotent” Russia
DISMISSAL Congregational Response: Thanks be to God
*VOLUNTARY DRUMMING CIRCLE
“Kum Ba Yah (Variation III)” John A. Behnke
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PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE
The Reverend David T. Andrews, Jr., CelebrantRosita (Mike) Abel, Speaker
Peace Activist
The SsAM Adult Choir and The SsAM Drumming CircleDavid Christopher, Organist, Director of Music and Associate for Liturgy
A spiritual journey of seven Sundays into all aspects of creation – human, other living creatures, and the natural environment – featuring guestspeakers, storytellers and artists, contemporary liturgy, readings, music and otherart forms. The purpose: to celebrate the wonders of God’s creation, and tocommit ourselves to being peacemaking stewards for ourselves, our localcommunities and the world.
Sunday mornings at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
OCTOBER 12
IN THE BEGINNINGThe Rev. David T. Andrews, preacher
Rector, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew
OCTOBER 19
MOTHER EARTHChad Tolman, Ph.D., speaker
Climate Change Activist
OCTOBER 26
THE HUMAN FAMILYEunice LaFate, speaker
Artist, educator and storyteller
NOVEMBER 2
CELEBRATION OF ALL SAINTSJoe Hickey, speaker
Executive Director, St. Patrick’s Center
NOVEMBER 9
WORLD PEACE SUNDAYRosita (Mike) Abel, speaker
Peace Activist
NOVEMBER 16
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAYThe Rev. David T. Andrews, preacher
Rector, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew
NOVEMBER 23
THE COSMIC CHRIST The Rev. Canon Lloyd Casson, preacher
Rector Emeritus, The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew
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ALL CHILDREN and YOUTH...There’s a role for YOU in this year’s
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Wednesday, December 24, 2014Christmas Eve - 5:00 p.m.
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULESoon to be released
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OPEN TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 AND ABOVE
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PARTSSinging and Speaking Solos will be determined
at the first rehearsal.
ATTENTION OLDER YOUTH!!!You’re needed for Narrators and the Three Kings!!!
Parents and Friends also needed to help withSETS, PROPS and COSTUMES!
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PLEASE LET US KNOWIF YOU’RE INTERESTED!!!
Call the church office at 302-656-6629and speak to either David Christopher or D-L Casson
