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Morning Prayer, The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2020, 9:00 AM

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DAILY MORNING PRAYER: RITE TWO OPENING PRAYER: For Tracey and the recognition of her faithful and profound

service to St. Francis. Officiant Let us pray.

Gracious God, we thank you for the work and witness of your servant Tracey who has enriched this community and brought gladness to friends and family; now bless and preserve her at this time of transition. Guide her in the continued use of your gifts. Give her sustenance for temporal and spiritual needs, friends to cheer her way, and a clear vision of the ministry to which you are now calling her. By your Holy Spirit be present in her pilgrimage, that she may travel with the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Sung in unison with Larry Vote.

OPENING HYMN 398 (verses 1 & 2): I sing the almighty power of God

Jeanne Vote, piano

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OPENING SENTENCE BCP Page 78 Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Psalm 43:3 CONFESSION OF SIN BCP Page 79

The Officiant says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. God of compassion, we confess that we have squandered your creation, and mistreated those you give into our care. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may care for all that you have made, according to your will and in the fullness of your love; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.


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The Officiant says

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 INVITATORY AND PSALTER BCP Page 80 Officiant Lord, open our lips. People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Officiant and People

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Sung in unison

S 11 Jubilate, Psalm 100


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THE PSALM APPOINTED The psalm is read responsively, by half verse.

Psalm 148:7-14, Laudate Dominum BCP Page 806 7 Praise the Lord from the earth, *

you sea-monsters and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and fog, *

tempestuous wind, doing his will; 9 Mountains and all hills, *

fruit trees and all cedars; 10 Wild beasts and all cattle, *

creeping things and winged birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, *

princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, *

old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord, *

for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven.

14 He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as

it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.


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THE LESSONS BCP Page 84 The First Lesson: Jeremiah 22:13-16 Reader A Reading from Jeremiah. Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice; who makes his neighbors work for nothing, and does not give them their wages; who says, ‘I will build myself a spacious house with large upper rooms’, and who cuts out windows for it, paneling it with cedar, and painting it with vermilion. Are you a king because you compete in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him. He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? says the LORD. Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord GOD. Turn, then, and live. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


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Read responsively by alternating verse

Canticle 12: A Song of Creation Page 88 Invocation

Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. I The Cosmic Order

Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, * O heavens and all waters above the heavens. Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, * all winds and fire and heat. Winter and Summer, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, * drops of dew and flakes of snow. Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, * O shining light and enfolding dark. Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. II The Earth and its Creatures

Let the earth glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills,


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and all that grows upon the earth, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, * O whales and all that move in the waters. All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, * and all you flocks and herds. O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. Doxology

Let us glorify the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; * praise him and highly exalt him for ever. In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, * praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

The Second Lesson: Galatians 6:14-18 Reader A Reading from the letter to the Galatians. May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


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Sung by Larry Vote.

S248 - Canticle 16: The Song of Zechariah, Bendictus Dominius Deus


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The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 11:25-30 Reader A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew. At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.


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‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

HOMILY: Tracey E. Kelly

THE APOSTLES’ CREED BCP Page 96 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; 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. 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. Amen.

THE PRAYERS BCP Page 97

Officiant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray.


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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. Suffrages A BCP Page 97

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord; R. And grant us your salvation. V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy. V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; R. For only in you can we live in safety. V. Lord, keep this nation under your care; R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth. V. Let your way be known upon earth; R. Your saving health among all nations. V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. V. Create in us clean hearts, O God; R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. The Collect for the Day: The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus


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Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Collect for Sundays BCP Page 98

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for Mission BCP Page 101

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen. Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings are said here. The petition is read.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP Page 392 Silence

For people in their daily life and work; for our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. . . For this community, the nation, and the world and all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. . . For the just and proper use of your creation and the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. . . For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble and those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. . . For the peace and unity of the Church of God and for all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. . .


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For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Susan, Jennifer, and Porter, our Bishops; and for all bishops and other ministers, especially Tracey. . . For all who serve God in his Church. . . For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

For the Ministry of the Reverend Tracey Kelly, for the grace with which she inhabited our lives, the prayers which she offered, the encouragement she gave, the sacraments she administered, and the Good News she proclaimed, we give you thanks, O God, for her gifts, her life, her love, protect her and encourage her new ministry—be present with her now and always. Amen.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Amen. LITANY FOR ALL CREATION Officiant Call out the names of those animals for whom we care. Call out the

names of those animals who are no longer with us. Silence

Lector Holy God, Creator of heaven and earth, People Have mercy upon us.

Lector Holy and Mighty, Redeemer of the world, People Have mercy upon us. Lector Holy Immortal One, Sanctifier of the faithful, People Have mercy upon us. Lector Grant that all your creatures may serve you with thanksgiving; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God.


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Lector Grant favorable weather, temperate rain, and fruitful seasons, providing food and drink for all your creatures;

People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Open our eyes to the wonder of creation, that we may see you in all

your works; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Stir in us the desire to care for your creation; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Make us wise and faithful stewards of creation, caring for the earth,

the waters, the air, and all that live therein; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Forgive us who waste and pollute your creation and strengthen us

to restore what we have disregarded; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Look with compassion on those that are abused and mistreated,

show us their dignity in your creation; People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Lector Remember those creatures that have died [Callie, Beauregard,

Abbey, Scout, and Bailey], yet remain dear to us that, that they may rejoice in your new creation;

People Pour out your blessing on earth, O God. Officiant Holy Immortal One: No sparrow falls without your knowing it;

nothing dies but is remembered by you; nothing comes into being that you do not see. Give us courage and resolve to build up the common good, holding fast to the hope of a new creation in which all shall dwell eternally, through Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior. Amen.


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The Blessing of the Animals Officiant God’s animals inhabit the skies, the land, and the sea; we share the

earth with them, and like them rely on God’s blessing to sustain and preserve us. We gather today in communion and friendship with Francis of Assisi who preached to animals and moved throughout the known world sharing God’s unconditional love for all beings. Remembering Francis’ love for all God’s creatures, bring forward the animals entrusted to your care that we may bless them.

The animals to be blessed have their pictures scrolled through.

Officiant [the names are read], May God who created and preserves you

bless, defend, heal, and keep you, this day and always. Amen.

When all have been blessed the Officiant prays:

Officiant Let us pray. God of all creation: we give you thanks and praise. Open our eyes to see your hand at work in all creation. May your bountiful blessing be upon us all, God our Redeemer, now and for ever. Amen.

THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING BCP Page 101 Officiant and People

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,


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that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen. Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Sung in unison

HYMN 405 (verses 1 & 2): All things bright and beautiful


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The Officiant concludes with

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21

All musical selections reprinted with the permission of ritesong. All rights reserved. Used with permission. All scripture passages are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian

Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.


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