St. John’s Episcopal Church

76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798

Established 1722

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 27, 2019

Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

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Holy Eucharist – Rite I 8:00 a.m.

THE WORD OF GOD

Opening Acclamation BCP-323

Collect for Purity BCP-323

Glory Be to God on High BCP-324

The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Joel 2:23-32

Psalm 65 Te dece t hymnus BCP-183 (Spoken responsively)

1 You are to be praised, O God, in Zion; * to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem.

2 To you that hear prayer shall all flesh come, * because of their transgressions.

3 Our sins are stronger than we are, * but you will blot them out.

4 Happy are they whom you choose and draw to your courts to dwell there! * they will be satisfied by the beauty of your house, by the holiness of your temple.

5 Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, * O Hope of all the ends of the earth and of the seas that are far away.

6 You make fast the mountains by your power; * they are girded about with might.

7 You still the roaring of the seas, * the roaring of their waves, and the clamor of the peoples.

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8 Those who dwell at the ends of the earth will tremble at your marvelous signs; * you make the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy.

9 You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; * the river of God is full of water.

10 You prepare the grain, * for so you provide for the earth.

11 You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; * with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase.

12 You crown the year with your goodness, * and your paths overflow with plenty.

13 May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, * and the hills be clothed with joy.

14 May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain; * let them shout for joy and sing.

2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18

Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 18:9-14 Sermon The Rev. Charles W. Messer The Nicene Creed BCP-326 The Prayers of the People BCP-328 Confession and Absolution BCP-330 The Peace BCP-332

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Eucharistic Prayer 1 BCP-333

The Lord’s Prayer BCP-336

All are Welcome to Receive Communion .

Post Communion Prayer BCP-339

The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339

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Holy Choral Eucharist – Rite II

10:30 a.m.

THE WORD OF GOD

Prelude Toccata in D minor (BWV 565) J. S. Bach

Processional Hymn “I Sing a Song o f the Saints o f God” H-293 Grand Isle

Opening Sentences BCP-355

Collect for Purity BCP-355

Glory to God (Benedictus es Domine) Setting by John Rutter S-236

The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament Joel 2:23-32

O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice in the LORD your God;

for he has given the early rain for your vindication, he has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and the later rain, as before.

The threshing floors shall be full of grain, the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.

I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten,

the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent against you.

You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.

And my people shall never again be put to shame.

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You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I, the LORD, am your God and there is no other.

And my people shall never again be put to shame.

Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.

Even on the male and female slaves, in those days, I will pour out my spirit.

I will show portents in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD comes. Then everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the LORD has said, and among the survivors shall be those whom the LORD calls.

Psalm 65 Te dece t hymnus We s ing th e ant iphon twic e .

9 You visit the earth and water it abundantly;

you make it very plenteous; * the river of God is full of water.

10 You prepare the grain, * for so you provide for the earth.

11 You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; *

with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase. 12 You crown the year with your goodness, *

and your paths overflow with plenty. 13 May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, *

and the hills be clothed with joy.

Antiphon

Antiphon

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14 May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain; * let them shout for joy and sing.

The Epistle 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Gradual Hymn “Chi ldren o f the Heaven ly Father” See insert on page 11

Please stand for the Gospel

The Gospel Luke 18:9-14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, `God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted."

Sermon The Rev. Charles W. Messer Nicene Creed BCP-358 The Prayers of the People (Form IV) BCP-388 Confession and Absolution BCP-360 The Peace BCP-360 Announcements

Antiphon

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Anthem He Comes to us as One Unknown Setting by Donald Busarow He comes to us as one unknown. A breath unseen, unheard; As though within a heart of stone, or shriveled seed in darkness sown, A pulse of being stirred. He comes when souls in silence lie and thoughts of day depart; Half seen upon the inward eye, a falling star across the sky of night within the heart, He comes to us in sound of seas, the ocean’s fume and foam; Yet small and still upon the breeze, a wind that stirs the tops of trees, A voice to call us home. He comes in love, he comes in love as once he came by flesh and blood and birth; To bear within our mortal frame a life, a death, a saving name, For ev’ry child of earth. He comes when faith is grown; believed, obeyed, adored: The Christ the Scriptures shown as yet unseen, but not unknown, Our Savior and our Lord.

Presentation Hymn Stanza 3 H-380 Pra ise God f rom whom al l b l e ss i ngs f l ow,

Pra ise God, al l c reatu res he re be low, Pra ise God abo ve , y e heavenly hos t ,

Pra ise Fathe r, Son, and Holy Ghost . Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer C BCP-369

Sanctus Setting by Richard Proulx S-125

Fraction Anthem Be Known to Us, Lord Jesus WLP-875

All are Welcome to Receive Communion .

Hymn During Communion “God is Love” H-576 Mandatum

Post Communion Anthem For the Beauty of the Earth Setting by John Rutter The text is that of H-416.

Post Communion Prayer BCP-365

The Blessing BCP-366

Hymn at the Retiring Procession “Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus” H-561 Morning Light

Organ Postlude Fugue in D Minor (BWV 565) J. S. Bach

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Today’s Altar flowers are given by Ted and Kathy Paras to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ted’s parents, James and Elva Paras, who were very active mebers of St. John’s Church for many, many years.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

It's Operation Christmas Child time again - boxes are available in the Parish Hall - take one or more to fill. If you are unable to fill a shoebox, please see Laurie Bailey to find out how you can help. Ingathering is Sunday, November 10.

Trunk or Treat will be held on Halloween, October 31st, from 5-7 from decorated cars circled in the church parking lot. We'd love to have you join us! We also need many large bags of Halloween treats to hand out! Bring candy to Parish Hall office.

AND Thursday, 10/31, at 7:15 p.m. there is an All Hallows’ Eve service in the graveyard.

Next Sunday, November 3, is All Saints’ Sunday. We are making a list of deceased persons that will be read aloud at the 8:00 and 10:30 services during the Prayers of the People. Please turn in the names of the people you want to be remembered. You can put a note in the offering plate, drop a note in the office, or send an email: stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net by Wednesday, October 30.

Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. There are copies of the distribution sites available on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 100 people this week. Volunteers for October: 10/1 Trudy, 10/8 Helen, 10/15 Sue, 10/22 Laurie, 10/29 Bonnie & Rick.

We app rec iat e t he se rvi c e o f t he Par t i c i pants in Today ’ s Worship:

8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Celebrants The People of St. John’s Chalicist/Lector/POP Courtenay Reece 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Charles W. Messer Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John’s Musicians Joanne Owen, Interim Minister of Music The Choir of St. John’s Church Chalicist Sue Harker Lector/ Prayers of the People Eileen Miller Acolyte Guild David Miller, Acolyte Master and Emma Bailey Ushers

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Attendance Sept 29 Oct 6 Oct 13 Oct 20 8:00 a.m. 24 26 23 18 10:30 a.m. 50 35 36 43

Oct 20 Pledge $ 363.24 Loose $ 77.25

Counters 10/27 TBD 11/3 Bill Mecum, Ron Ewen 11/10 Ann Neff, Courtenay Reece 11/17 Curt Harker, Mary Anne Clisham 11/24 Helen Acton, Sue Harker, Ann Neff 12/1 Ron Magill, Ron and Sue Ewen 12/8 Sue Harker, Mary Anne Clisham

Please Pray for: Jennifer Laning Frances Ames Claire Luisi Roni and Tom Arrera Craig Maue Alice Fogg Ranee Maurer Victor Hamidy Collins Patrick Aud Hamilton Joseph Peterson III Reggie and Mary Henderson Pamela Robinson The Salem Ministerium Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we pray for The Huddle.

This Week’s Parish Calendar

Sunday, October 27, 2019, The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost: Feast of Fools The Rev. Charles W. Messer officiating. The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Assisting 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir Practice; 9:30 a.m. Adult Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour.

Mon, 10/28 6:30 p.m. Father Time;

Tue, 10/29 9:00 a.m. Quilters; 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Food Pantry; 7:00 p.m. NA; 7:00 p.m. Woodbury Convocation, Christ Church, Woodbury.

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Wed, 10/30 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; Noon Holy Eucharist in the Chapel; 8:00 p.m. AA.

Thu, 10/31 5:00-7:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat; 7:15 p.m. All Hallows’ Eve service.

Fri, 11/1 9:30-4:30 Arc CPR Training in Parish Hall.

Sun, 11/3 Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.

Next Sunday, November 3, 2019, The Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost: All Saints’ Sunday The Rev. Charles Messer Officiating – The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Assisting 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir Practice; 9:30 a.m. Adult Forum; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour – ECW Birthday Sunday and meeting. FOUND: Black purse-size umbrella found in Parish House. You may pick it up in the office.

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Church Directory

Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) 800-8795 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Dr. Lawrence B. Owen - Senior Warden (856)769-3212 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ron Magill - Clerk (856) 935-5398 Mary Anne Clisham – Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) 358-9610 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds Bill Pankonien, Chair (856) 935-7768 Finance Committee Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Dcn. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 ECW President Eileen Miller (609) 202-7220 Parish Staff Warren Bye – Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 Joanne K. Owen, Interim Minister of Music (856)769-3212 Marjorie Warren – Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com