The Season After Pentecost

November 11 and 25, 2018

10:30 AM Service Bulletin

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE

HOLY COMMUNION

Please leave this order of service booklet in the entryway as you leave. It will be reused in the coming weeks.

Our Mission Welcome to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, a welcoming and diverse community seeking to walk in the way of Jesus and to reveal Christ’s reconciling love in our city, nation, and world.

Can I receive Communion? Yes. Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome to receive the bread and wine made holy.

Are children welcome? Yes. Children are invited to participate actively in the service. Coloring pages, crayons, and books are at the entrances to the church. Nursery care is available 9:00am - 12:00pm for children ages 0-4; the Nursery is located through the lounge. Changing tables are located in the downstairs bathrooms and the Nursery. Our chapel is a sound-proof place to bring a crying infant, or a boisterous toddler, with windows into the church and speakers broadcasting the sound from the service.

How do I find my way around? There is a map by the Welcome Table in the main entryway (on the East side of the church). Also, feel free to ask anyone around you for directions, or help navigating the service.

Where are the restrooms? There are single-user, all-gender restrooms in the Lounge, through the main (East) door, and through the next glass door. There are gendered, larger restrooms downstairs (take the elevator or stairs at the end of the long hallway in front of that entrance). Changing tables are available in the downstairs restrooms or in the nursery.

Is there wheelchair accessibility? Yes. Our entrances have auto-open buttons, and our elevator is ADA compliant. Both the downstairs restrooms and one of the upstairs restrooms are accessible. Everyone is invited to remain seated during the service as they need.What about hearing assistance? We can help there, too. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Just ask.

How do I get involved? If you begin by filling out a “Connect Card” in your pew, or at the Welcome Table, we’d be glad to keep you up to date with all that goes on here. You can also use the Connect Cards to update your information, request prayers, or to ask a question.

Become a member. All are welcome to be here and to explore. If you would like to learn more and meet interesting people, consider joining in Pilgrimage, the Rector’s classes for newcomers and explorers. Read more on the website or email the rector with questions or to sign up (mangell@holycommunion.net).

Prelude the organist or another musician plays music. Please silence cell phones and mantain quiet as we prepare for worship.Entrance Hymn see insert or hymn boardThe acolytes, choir and clergy process from the baptismal font to the altar as we sing a hymn from the Blue Hymnal 1982 or the black and red “Lift Every Voice and Sing: an African-American Hymnal.” You’ll find all the hymns listed in the weekly insert.

Opening Acclamation The congregation is invited to respond using the words in boldBlessed be the one, holy, and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever.

Collect for PurityAlmighty 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.

Hymn of Praise My Heart Sings Out 9

The Ministry of the Word

& b œ œ œ .œGlo ri a!

œ œ œ .œGlo ri a

œ jœ œ œ œin ex cel sis

.œ .œDe o!-- - - - -

& b œ œ œ .œGlo ri a!

œ œ œ .œGlo ri a!

œ œ œ .œAl le lu ia!

œ œ œ .œAl le lu ia!- - - - - - - - -

GLORIA

Music: Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) © GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988

MHSO 9REFRAIN

VERSES - SUNG BY CHOIR1. Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth! Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory!Refrain

2. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin ofthe world,have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.Refrain

3. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord. You alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen!Refrain

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The Ministry of the Word

The Collect of the Day see insertThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.The presider prays the prayer of the day. The People respond: Amen.

1st Lesson Please be seated see insertAfter the Lesson the Reader says:The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm All sing the refrain after the choir or cantor, where indicated see insert

2nd Lesson see insertAfter the Lesson the Reader says:The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn

& #œ jœ œ jœAl le

.œ œ œ .œlu ia!

œ jœ .œ œ œAl le

œ œ œ .œlu ia!- - - - - -

& #œ jœ œ jœAl le

.œ œ œ .œlu ia!

œ jœ .œ œ œ œ œ œAl le lu

.œ .œia!- - - - - -

CELTIC ALLELUIA

Music: Celtic Mass, Fintan O' Carroll, d. 1977, and Christopher Walker.Text and music © 1985, 1996; Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988.

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The Holy Gospel see insertThe Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ________.Glory to you, Lord Christ.After the Lesson the Gospel Reader says:

The Gospel of our Lord.Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The congregation is invited to sing the Alleluia following the Gospel reading. Children are invited to follow the procession to the front of the church and then make their way across the hall and into the lounge for Children’s Chapel. They will return to their families at the Peace.

The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher.

The Nicene Creed Please standWe 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.

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The Prayers of the People Please stand or kneel In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For all who are in authority; for this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble, For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For the Church in El Salvador; [here the leader prays for a church or ministry in the cycle of prayer of Diocese of Missouri]; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for George Wayne, our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers. For all who serve God in the Church.

For those on our prayer list and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation.The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud,Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.

For those celebrating a birthday this week (especially…); we thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;

The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.Have mercy upon us, most merciful God; in your compassion forgive us our sins,known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace standingThe peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.You are invited to greet those around you by saying “Peace be with you” or simply “Peace.”

Welcome and Announcements please be seated for a few brief announcements

Offertory Anthem The choir or musicians present an anthem as the plates are passed. If you would like to know more about our theology of giving, or how our gifts are used, please visit holycommunion.net/giving or speak to a clergy person.

Offertory Hymn This Little Light of MinePlease stand as you are able and sing as the ushers bring forward our financial offering.

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A Prayer for StewardshipCelebrant and People Gracious and everlasting God, the giver of all good gifts, you have blessed us and our parish abundantly. Grant us the hope to dream and the courage to live into our possibilities. Make us faithful stewards, both for the provision of our necessities and for the relief of those who are in need. Bless the efforts of our Annual Giving this year to extend the work of the spiritual renewel in our church and community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, who gave all of himself, we offer this prayer. Amen.

The Ministry of the Table

Eucharistic Prayer 2 Enriching our WorshipThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The presider offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing:

Sanctus please stand Hymnal S124

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The presider gives thanks to God for Christ’s redeeming work, and remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The presider concludes with prayer for the Holy Spirit to sanctify the bread and wine, and the gathered congregation. The Eucharistic prayer concludes with a plea for the coming of God’s reign.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory and praise, for ever and ever.

Great Amen We sing the “Amen” to the tune of the Alleluia.

The Lord’s Prayer pray in the language you prefer

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.

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén

The Breaking of the BreadAlleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

& #œ jœ œ jœA men!

.œ œ œ .œA men!

œ jœ .œ œ œA men!

œ œ œ .œA men!- - - -

& #œ jœ œ jœA men!

.œ œ œ .œA men!

œ jœ .œ œ œ œ œ œA men! A

.œ .œmen!- - - -

CELTIC ALLELUIAGreat Amen

Music: Celtic Mass, Fintan O' Carroll, d. 1977, and Christopher Walker.Text and music © 1985, 1996; Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker. Published by OCP.All rights reserved.Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988.

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Administration of the SacramentAll are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Gluten-free wafers are available, on request, from the minister. On the left (West) side of the altar rail, the chalice is filled with white grape juice, as a sign of welcome for those who choose not to consume wine. On the right (East) side of the altar rail, the chalice is traditional red wine. Please feel free to cross the aisle for your preferred chalice. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest.

Music During Communion see insertThe congregation is invited to join in the singing of communion hymns.

Post Communion Prayer please stand or kneel Enriching Our WorshipGod of abundance, you have fed uswith the bread of life and cup of salvation;you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us onewith all your people in heaven and on earth.Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit,that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the worldand continue foreverin the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing The people stand or kneel as the presider proclaims the final blessing.Holy Eternal Majesty, Holy incarnate Word, Holy abiding SpiritBless you for evermore. Amen

Exit Hymn Please stand as the altar party processes out. see insert

The Dismissal Our worship has ended, our service in the world continuesLet us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.Thanks be to God.

Postlude The organist or another musician plays music as the candles are extinguished.

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Liturgical Changes for November

Spanish in the Liturgy: As more Spanish-speakers and folks with Latino heritage are joining the church, and moving into the area, the Worship Committee decided to intentionally include Spanish in some specific places in our liturgy. You’ll notice that the Lord’s Prayer is printed both in Spanish and English..Gender Expansive Language: Holy Communion often intentionally uses liturgical sources that expand upon traditionally gendered language for God and for people. The prayers for this season are from “Enriching Our Worship,” a collection of expansive language worship services which intentionally include male, female, and nonspecific pronouns and imagery for God and the human community.Scripture Readings from the Common English Bible: We first started using this translation of the Bible over the summer, and have chosen to continue into the Fall. This Bible translation was edited by the most diverse group of translators that have ever come together on a Bible edition, and was written to be accessible for most readers of English. What phrases or changes in translation do you notice?Stewardship Prayer: During our annual giving campaign, we pray this prayer to remind us of the theology of giving and to give thanks to God for the generosity of our members that funds our work of mission and ministry.

From our Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Ministry:

When we proclaim a principle in our public witness, it is important to practice it personally. Along with the Diocese of Missouri we ask all gun owners: Please ensure that all guns in your home are locked and secured against use by children or those suffering agonizing despair.

Music reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-704988

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God of the Women

SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC

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Christ is Enthroned

Words (c) by the Order of St. HelenaHymntune: Truro

Hark, Advent Revelry Advent Party – Sunday, Dec. 2 (5:30pm – 7:30pm) Mark your calendars for our annual party to kick-off the season of Advent. There will be food, desserts, holiday music and fun for all ages and, of course, an Ugly Sweater Contest. Sign up in the entryway if you plan to attend, and if you can volunteer to bring a dish to share. All are welcome, invite a friend!

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Advent & Christmas ScheduleWednesdays Join us at 6pm each Wednesday Evening for Contemplative Prayer and a Soup supperSunday, Dec. 16 Music Festival: Lessons & Carols (10:30am)Sunday, Dec. 23 4th Sunday of Advent: A Blue Christmas (10:30am) (Christian Formation recesses until Jan. 7, 2018)Monday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services: Carol Sing (5pm) Family Service with Pageant (5:30pm) Carol Sing (10pm) & Festival Holy Eucharist (10:30pm)Tuesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day: Spoken Service (10:30am)Sunday, Dec. 30 1st Sunday after Christmas: Regular Services (8:00 & 10:30am)

Calling all Angels, Shepherds and Friendly Beasts! Sign up for the Christmas Pageant! (Christmas Eve, 5:00pm ) Do you have a grandchild, child, or a friend’s child in your life who might like to help us tell the story of Christmas? All children and youth are invited to participate in this year’s Christmas Pageant during the 5:00pm service on Christmas Eve. The one rehearsal will be Saturday, December 22, 10am – 12pm. Sign up on the table in the lounge or online at www.holycommunion.net. For more information, please contact this year’s Pageant Directors, Brooklyn Payne and Markie Jo Crismon at youth@holycommunion.net

Two Christmas Giving Opportunities: Trinity & Episcopal City Mission:

Hat, Glove & Sock drive for Trinity Food Pantry: We’re collecting warm hats, socks and gloves for the guests at Trinity Food Pantry. Please deposit new or gently used items to the bins marked in the entryway before December 16.

Episcopal City Mission: With your help, ECM makes sure all children in detention have at least one gift to unwrap. The list of items include gift cards to Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Old Navy so ECM can purchase gifts specifically for each child (size, gender, quantity, etc.); as well as games, DVD’s and other items. A complete list is on the table in the Lounge. Please drop gift cards into the alms basin and/or leave other items in the basket in the entryway by Friday, December 14.

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StaffThe Rev. Mike Angell, Rectormangell@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Marc Smith, Priest Associatemsmith@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Chester Hines, Deaconchines@holycommunion.net

The Rev. Beth Scriven, Chaplain, Campus Ministrybeth@rockwellhouse.org

Cheyanne Lovellette, Director of Operationsclovellette@holycommunion.net

Mary Chapman, Director of Musicmchapman@holycommunion.netJim Kern, Financial Administrator

jkern@holycommunion.net Heidi Olliff, Sunday Children’s Formation Coordinator

hmolliff@holycommunion.netBrooklyn Payne, Youth Director

youth@holycommunion.netSally Thomas, Missioner for Children and Families

sthomas@holycommunion.netJerome Harris, Sexton

Chloe Olliff, Head Acolyte Vestry

Shirley Mensah, Sr. WardenSusan Norris, Jr. WardenBrian Barnhart, TreasurerAlisa Williams, Secretary

Tahnee Jackson-Whitlock, Scott Ferguson, Rudy Nickens,Megan Ondr, Pat Redington

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