ST. THOMAS’

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 15, 2019

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Altar Flowers

Given to the Glory of God

in memory of our loving Owen’s birthday

by Kate Cerulli and Chris Thomas

Assisting in Worship

Lectors: Dave Wilson, Laura Thomas

Prayers: Cathy Dahler

Chalice: Lois Giess, Carolyn Mok,

Dawn Wilkins

Crucifer: Greg Dunbar

Torchbearers: Georgia Ennis, Janet Sowden

Ushers/Greeters: Janice Corea, Lisa Jordan

James & Chris Hertzog

Welcome Hosts: Dick Laidlaw, Dawn Wilkins

Dawn Schweitzer

VPOD: Ron Andrews

Hospitality Hour: Sue Lennon

Welcome to St Thomas’! If this is your first time worshiping with us, we extend the

hospitality of Christ and this community to you. Everything you need to participate in

the service may be found in this booklet or the blue hymnal in the rack in front of you.

If our order and style of service is unfamiliar to you, don’t worry. Just “go with the

flow.” God knows your heart. Take delight in God’s glory, and let your heart be moved

by the words and actions of the liturgy. It will become familiar in time.

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Holy Eucharist

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 15, 2019

The Liturgy of the Word

Organ Prelude Two Preludes on Gospel Hymns G. Near

Announcements

Processional Hymn Earth and all stars Hymnal 412

All standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.

People Glory to God for ever and ever.

The Celebrant says

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

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Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy

Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading Exodus 32:7-14

A reading from the book of Exodus.

The LORD said to Moses, "Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of

the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way

that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have

worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, `These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you

up out of the land of Egypt!'" The LORD said to Moses, "I have seen this people, how stiff-

necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may

consume them; and of you I will make a great nation." But Moses implored the LORD his

God, and said, "O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you

brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should

the Egyptians say, `It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the

mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth'? Turn from your fierce wrath;

change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac,

and Israel, your servants, how you swore to them by your own self, saying to them, `I will

multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I

will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.'" And the LORD changed his

mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 51:1-11 (read responsively by full verse, beginning with the lector)

1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; *

in your great compassion blot out my offenses.

2 Wash me through and through from my wickedness *

and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I know my transgressions, *

and my sin is ever before me.

4 Against you only have I sinned *

and done what is evil in your sight.

5 And so you are justified when you speak *

and upright in your judgment.

6 Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, *

a sinner from my mother's womb.

7 For behold, you look for truth deep within me, *

and will make me understand wisdom secretly.

8 Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; *

wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.

9 Make me hear of joy and gladness, *

that the body you have broken may rejoice.

10 Hide your face from my sins *

and blot out all my iniquities.

11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, *

and renew a right spirit within me.

Sequence Hymn When Israel was in Egypt’s land Hymnal 648

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Holy Gospel Luke 15:1-10

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and

the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them."

So he told them this parable: "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of

them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until

he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he

comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me,

for I have found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven

over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

"Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp,

sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls

together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that

I had lost.' Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner

who repents."

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev’d Leslie Burkardt, Rector

The Children’s Creed

I believe in God above.

I believe in Jesus’ love.

I believe in the Spirit too,

giving life to me and you.

Amen.

The Prayers of the People

The Celebrant or Deacon bids the people to prayer, saying

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

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The Prayer Leader and People continue responsively

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;

That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;

That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;

That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;

That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;

That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest;

Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others…

Lord, in your mercy;

Hear our prayer.

The Deacon or Celebrant concludes with this or another prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave

with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and

unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign,

now and for ever. Amen.

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The Peace

The children initiate the exchange of the Peace, saying

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Celebrations of Our Common Life

Those wishing to give thanks for birthdays, anniversaries and other blessings are invited to

come to the altar at this time.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase. Bless and guide them wherever

they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or

sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes

understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

As those at the altar return to their pews, all sing

Let all things now living, a song of thanksgiving

to God, our Creator, triumphantly raise,

who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us,

who still guides us on to the end of our days.

We all join in voicing our love and rejoicing;

with glad adoration a song let us raise

till all things now living unite in thanksgiving:

“To God in the highest, hosanna and praise!”

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The Holy Communion

The Celebrant says an offertory sentence.

Offertory Anthem Gloria P. Jewkes

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and

money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are

presented and placed on the Altar, and sing

Doxology inside front cover of hymnal

The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer 3 from Enriching Our Worship)

The people remain standing.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Celebrant

All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places,

our true and loving God;

through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word,

the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things.

You laid the foundations of the world

and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb;

You brought forth all creatures of the earth

and gave breath to humankind.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing,

all you create is a sign of hope for our journey;

And so as the morning stars sing your praises

we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

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Celebrant and People

The Celebrant continues

Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all,

your Word has never been silent;

you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations,

you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise.

Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life,

to proclaim the coming of your holy reign

and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.

Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer,

you have freed us from sin,

brought us into your life,

reconciled us to you,

and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

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We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread,

and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take,

eat, this is my Body, broken for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing,

gave it to his friends and said:

“Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood,

poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb,

the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory,

and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed

and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

Celebrant and People

Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

The Celebrant continues

Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine

that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ.

Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power,

may be a people of hope, justice and love.

Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ,

and in the fullness of time gather us with [blessed _______, and] all your people into the

joy of our true eternal home.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ,

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator

in voices of unending praise.

Celebrant and People

Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.

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The Celebrant then continues

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us,

we are bold to 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.

The Breaking of the Bread

A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem

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The Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All who come in faith are welcome at the Lord’s Table.

Gluten-free wafers are available at all Communion services. If you require a gluten-free wafer,

please advise the person administering the consecrated Bread.

Unfermented grape juice is also offered at all liturgies. Begun as an act of ecumenical sharing, our

Bishop has given permission for the use of grape juice in addition to wine whenever we celebrate

the Holy Communion at St. Thomas’

Communion Hymns Let us break bread together Hymnal 325

Abba, we adore you

1. Abba, we adore you; lay our lives before you. How we love you.

2. Jesus, we adore you; lay our lives before you. How we love you.

3. Spirit, we adore you; lay our lives before you. How we love you.

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Loving God,

we give you thanks

for restoring us in your image

and nourishing us with spiritual food

in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood.

Now send us forth

a people, forgiven, healed, renewed;

that we may proclaim your love to the world

and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Blessing

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Recessional Hymn God, who stretched the spangled heavens Hymnal 580

(omit stanza 2)

Dismissal

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Organ Postlude Final (from Suite for Organ) G. Near

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PARISH PRAYER CALENDAR

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Prayer Cycle and our Parish Prayer

Calendar, your intercessions are requested for: The Anglican Church of Tanzania;

Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Prince, our Bishop; St. John’s Church, Catharine;

the clergy, staff and vestry of St. Thomas.

Your prayers are requested for:

Those who are sick or in special need of our prayers: Allan Carroll,

uncle of Mollie McCormick; Amy Deck, niece of Kathleen Merritt; Sharon King, friend of Wendy Petry;

Mario Melidone, friend of the Mabbs; Judy Piken, friend of Andrea Stridiron; Mary Quertermus,

sister of Jane Smith; Daryl Sander, cousin of Dale Charney; Diane Sawdey, sister-in-law of Connie Barker

Jacqueline Williams, mother of Suzanne Lanyak

Those in continuing need of our prayers: Marlene Allen, Phil Baader, John Brown,

Miggs Coleman, Millie Courtemanch, Mike Detty, Marion Fey, Natalie Findlay,

Alison Fletcher, Jere Fletcher; Ginny Fogle, Mark Garner, Art and Maureen Holtzman,

Kim Klein, Kyleigh Keukelaar, Marlene Liebmann, Margy Mayk, Ann McNabb,

Roxanne McNamara, Jim McLaughlin, Mort Nace, Lisa Overacker, Alfie Paasewe,

Abraham Philip, Beverly Place, Craig Powell, Betty Rouleau, Helen Stamas,

John and Marian Toth, Jean Troutner, Gertie Wiegert.

Those serving in the armed forces: Joey Andrews, Evan Davies, Tom Dimiero,

Jared Hicks, Justin Illes, Adrian Jope, Bryant Locke, Cameron Mabb, Darren Mitcham,

Salim Rollog.

Please note: When parishioners ask that a friend or loved one be added to our “special need”

prayer list, their name normally remains for one month, unless removed earlier by request.

After that time, the prayer request can be renewed on a monthly basis. Those with long-term

health issues can be added to our “continuing need” list, which is updated occasionally

as needs arise.

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Our Mission

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church is a welcoming spiritual community

dedicated to following the teachings of Christ Jesus.

We grow through learning, celebrate joyful worship,

and serve our neighbors.

Our Vision

We open hearts and minds to create community in Christ.

Worship Service Schedule

Holy Eucharist

Saturday - 5:00 P.M.

Sunday - 8:00 & 10:00 A.M.

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church 2000 Highland Avenue

Rochester, New York 14618

The Most Rev’d Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop

The Rt. Rev’d Dr. Prince G. Singh, Bishop

The Rev’d Leslie S. Burkardt, Rector leslie@stthomasrochester.org

The Rev’d. Andrea Stridiron, Deacon

Dr. Robert M. Ferris, Organist and Choirmaster rob@stthomasrochester.org

Kathleen Merritt, Office Manager kathleen@stthomasrochester.org

442-3544 - Church Office 473-4216 – Fax

stthomasrochester.org