WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

ROYERSFORD, PA

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and place it in the offertory plate or give it to an usher.

We hope you’ll join us for refreshments and fellowship after worship today.

The Holy Eucharist Rite II

The Holy Baptism of Charlotte Ann Millet

The Entrance Rite

Lo, in the likeness of fire, on those who await his appearing Hymn 225

The Day of Pentecost June 4, 2017

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The Presider says

Alleluia, Christ is Risen

People The Lord is Risen Indeed, Alleluia

There is one Body and one Spirit;

People There is one hope in God’s call to us;

Presider One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;

People One God and Father of all.

The Collect of the Day

Presider The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Presider Let us pray.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and

nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout

the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the

earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity

of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Reading Acts 2:1-21

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And

suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled

the entire house where they were sitting.

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Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of

them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages,

as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under

heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered,

because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and

astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it

that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and

residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and

Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome,

both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them

speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one

another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new

wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men

of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say.

Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning.

No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God

declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters

shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream

dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my

Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs

on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to

darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious

day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 104:25-35,37

25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season.

29 You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

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30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; * may the LORD rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the LORD.

37 Bless the LORD, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

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

No one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of

gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and

there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in

everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one

is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of

knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another

gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another

prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to

another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit,

who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses. For just as the body is one

and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body,

so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or

Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Sequence Hymn

All stand.

We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Hymn 296

The Holy Gospel John 7:37-39

All stand.

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried

out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As

the scripture has said, ‘Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now

he said this about the Spirit, which believers in him were to receive; for as yet there was

no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Priest The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Homily

The Presentation and Examination of the Candidate

The Presider says

The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

The Parents and Godparents say

I present Charlotte Ann to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Presider then continues

Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life?

Parents and Godparents

I will, with God’s help.

Presider

Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?

Parents and Godparents

I will, with God’s help.

The Presider then asks

Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer I do. Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do.

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Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer I do. The Presider addresses the congregation, saying

Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in her life in Christ?

People We will. The Presider then says

Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal Covenant

Presider Do you believe in God the Father?

People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Presider Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People 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.

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

Presider Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People 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.

Presider Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the

breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God’s help.

Presider Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin,

repent and return to the Lord?

People I will, with God’s help.

Presider Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in

Christ?

People I will, with God’s help.

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Presider Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as

yourself?

People I will, with God’s help.

Presider Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the

dignity of every human being?

People I will, with God’s help.

The Prayers for the Candidates

The Presider then says to the people

Let us now pray for this person who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

A Person appointed leads the following petitions

Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Open her heart to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Fill her with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Send her into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer. The Presider says

Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

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Thanksgiving Over the Water

The Presider then says

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Presider

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the

beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in

Egypt into the land of promise.

In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit

as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the

bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his

death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit.

Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come

to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit.

At the following words, the Presider touches the water

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who

here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue forever in the risen life of

Jesus Christ our Savior.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

The Baptism

The candidate is presented by name to the Presider, or to an assisting priest or Presider, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying

Charlotte, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then the Presider places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross using Chrism and saying

Charlotte, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own forever. Amen.

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Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit.

Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

The Presider then says

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Presider and People

We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

The Peace

All stand.

Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Sentence

Offertory Choir Anthem Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the Presider or Presider. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.

At the presentation of the Gifts: HYMN 380 V.3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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The Great Thanksgiving

The people remain standing.

It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living

and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and

source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created

them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand

before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they

offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under

heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing,

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The people stand or kneel.

The Presider continues

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom

and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so

that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When

our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In

your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and

again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to

hope for salvation. Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you

sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin

Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of

salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave

himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole

creation new. And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and

rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete

his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour

had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who

were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he took bread, and

when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said,

“Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them,

and said, “Drink this, all of you. This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for

you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the

remembrance of me.” Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection

and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from

the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you.

Presider and People

The Presider continues

Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us,

and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy

people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus

Christ.

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Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a

living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy

catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity,

guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

[Remember (NN. and) all who minister in your Church. ]

[Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth. ][Remember ___________.

] [Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known

to you alone; bring them into the place of eternal joy and light.]

And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs,

prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favor with you in

ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus

Christ our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are

yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever.

The Presider then continues

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

People and Presider

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 forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

A period of silence is kept.

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The Invitation to Communion: “The Gifts of God for the People of God.”

This is the Lord's Table, God's feast for all of God's people. There is always an Abundance here and a place for you. You are invited and encouraged to join us at the altar rail.

If you wish to receive a blessing instead of the bread or wine, you are welcome; Please come forward and cross your arms over your chest.

Communion Hymns

Like the murmur of the dove song Hymnal 513

There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place WLP 752

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After Communion, the Presider says

Let us pray.

Presider and People

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation;

you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one

with 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 world and continue for ever

in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Blessing

The priest blesses the people, saying

The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.

Announcements

Dismissal

Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

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Closing Hymn

Put forth, O God, thy Spirit’s might Hymnal 521

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Announcements

WELCOME INTO THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD! Today we welcome Charlotte Ann into our midst as a full member of the “one holy catholic and apostolic Church”. Parents, Ben and Tanya Millet and godparents, Kevin and Tiffany Millet, will be shepherding Charlotte as she grows in the love of God and neighbor. And we, her parish family, will be right there loving and supporting them all! Everyone is invited to the reception followingthe 10 am service.

COFFEE HOUR: Please sign up as an individual, or in partnership with another or others, to host a coffee hour! The signup sheet is on the large bulletin board to the right of the kitchen door. The trash (not the recycle bin) needs to be bagged and the two large rolling trash bins located near the trash corral outside need taken to be taken to the curb at the end of the morning. Do ask others enjoying your hospitality to help out with this additional task! SAVE THE DATE: All women of the parish are invited to attend the annual June Luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at NOON, Saint Peter's Bakery, in Saint Peters Village, Pennsylvania. RSVP Kitty DiBattista or Betsy Dell. STEWARDSHIP AT EPIPHANY (RECYCLING): Please participate with your parish

leadership to RECYCLE ALL APPROPRIATE ITEMS according to Borough of

Royersford guidelines. Here are important things to know:

• Use the Round Green recycling plastic cans only for ALL recyclable items (see list posted on bulletin board next to the kitchen)

• Quick rinse food / drink from items (please no partially filled soda cans)

• No Lids

• No need to remove labels

• Collected on Tuesday with Trash (No more than 6 containers of any kind total)

• Please help children (whether they're yours or not :-) learn how as well as why it's important to do this

Thanks for caring!!!

SCRIP: The June scrip dates are TODAY and June 25. Thank you for being flexible as

we move into the summer. Contact Susan Garone at 610-415-9233 or

proutygarone@verizon.net if you have questions or would like to help with the program.

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LET’S READ THE WHOLE BIBLE TOGETHER THIS YEAR! This week’s readings:

June 5 Day 155 – II Chronicles 13‐15, Psalm 125, Romans 16 June 6 Day 156 – II Chronicles 13‐16, Psalm 125, Romans 16

June 7 Day 157 – II Chronicles 20‐22, Psalm 127, I Corinthians 2 June 8 Day 158 – II Chronicles 23‐25, Psalm 128, I Corinthians 3 June 9 Day 159 – II Chronicles 26‐28, Psalm 129, I Corinthians 4 June 10 Day 160 – II Chronicles 29‐31, Psalm 130, I Corinthians 5 Sunday 6/11 Day 161 – Enjoy hearing the Scriptures read aloud in church

OR… go to www.epiphanystar.net and...

Scroll down to Bishop’s Bible Challenge, click day or week of your choice, find the red

link: click & read

ASSISTING IN TODAY’S WORSHIP

8am 10am

Eucharistic Minister: Volunteer Marie Kearns Lectors: Ed Hill Jack & Kathy Cobbs

Acolyte: Marie Kearns

Greeter: Betty Murphy

Usher: Betsy & Charles Dell

Counters: Bill & Marti Wilson

Altar Guild Julie Dattilo, Joanne Arnold,

Cathy Bailey, Tanya Millet

Godly Play Greeter Alicia DeMont

Godly Play Teacher Marti Wilson

ASSISTING IN NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP (6/11)

8am 10am

Eucharistic Minister: Volunteer William Hummer Lectors: Marsha Hill Helen Warner & Larry Way

Acolyte: TBD

Greeter: Linda Dean

Usher: Betsy & Charles Dell

Counters: Charles Dell & Volunteer

Altar Guild Julie Dattilo, Joanne Arnold,

Cathy Bailey, Tanya Millet

Godly Play Greeter Liz Leary

Godly Play Teacher Marti Wilson

SAVE THE DATES:

6/10 9:00 am Epiphany Book Club

6/10 12:00 Noon Annual Parish Women’s Luncheon @ St. Peters Bakery

6/18 9:00am One-Service Summer Schedule begins (Undercroft)

7/29 TBA Epiphany Family Outing to the Philadelphia Zoo

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OUR PARISH LIFE AND WORK THIS WEEK

Monday 7:30pm N.A. (Undercroft)

Tuesday 8:00pm A.A. (Undercroft)

Wednesday 6:00pm TBMP Weight Loss Program (Office)

7:00pm Daisy Troop 7390 (Undercroft)

Sunday 6/11 8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I Spoken

10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II Music (Instructed Eucharist)

Church School Recognition / Children will remain in

the Church

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WORSHIP SERVICES

MIDWEEK HOLY EUCHARIST WITH HEALING LITANY

10:15AM WEDNESDAYS

SUNDAY

8AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I (SPOKEN) 10AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II (MUSIC)

THE REV. BETH W. HIXON, RECTOR

215-896-0828 OR RECTOR@EPIPHANYSTAR.NET

DODI KEARNS, MUSIC DIRECTOR ROBIN SMITH, ORGANIST

PAUL EXLEY, PARISH ADMINISTRATOR