Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 30, 20189:30 a.m.

Holy Eucharist

Prelude Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Paul Manz

The Welcome

Hymn at the ProcessionLove divine, all loves excelling Hymnal 657

Opening Acclamation Celebrant  Blessed be God: Father, Son, and

Holy Spirit.People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now

and forever.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.

Hymn of Praise

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Collect of the DayCelebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

God of all who wander and wonder, you go before us as a beacon and guide. Lead us through all danger, sustain us as we inquire and grow, and bring us home to your land where with fresh eyes we'll see your Grace at work in the world about us. Amen. 

The Word of God

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First Reading Isaiah 41:13, 17-20 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand;it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’ When the poor and needy seek water, and there is

none,and their tongue is parched with thirst,I the Lord will answer them,I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the bare heights,and fountains in the midst of the valleys;I will make the wilderness a pool of water,and the dry land springs of water. I will put in the wilderness the cedar,the acacia, the myrtle, and the olive;I will set in the desert the cypress,the plane and the pine together, so that all may see

and know,all may consider and understand, that the hand of the Lord has done this, the Holy One of Israel has created it.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 84: 1-7How lovely is your dwelling place,   O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, indeed it faints   for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh sing for joy   to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home,   and the swallow a nest for herself,   where she may lay her young,

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at your altars, O Lord of hosts,   my King and my God. Happy are those who live in your house,   ever singing your praise.Happy are those whose strength is in you,   in whose heart are the highways to Zion. As they go through the valley of Baca   they make it a place of springs;   the early rain also covers it with pools. They go the pilgrims way from strength to strength;   the God of gods will be seen in Zion.

The Epistle From Paul’s letter to the HebrewsTherefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,  looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is weak may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness with which we will know the Lord.  See to it that no one is denied the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The people stand to sing the hymn and remain standing for the Gospel.

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Hymn at the Sequence We walk by faith, and not by sight Hymnal 209

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ accordingto Mark.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 Holy Gospel Mark 1: 16-20

As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Reverend Timothy Boggs

A period of silence is observed.

The people stand for the Creed and stand or kneel 6

for the Prayers.

The Nicene Creed

Celebrant and People:

We 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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

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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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.

Prayers of the People The Leader and People pray responsivelyLeader Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.Lord, in your mercyPeople Hear our prayer.

Leader Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.Lord, in your mercy

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People Hear our prayer.

Leader Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.Lord, in your mercy

People Hear our prayer.

Leader Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.Lord, in your mercy

People Hear our prayer.

Leader In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of Uganda.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Trustees and other decision-making bodies of the Diocese of Maine.

In the St. Alban’s cycle of prayer we pray for our 2018 Pilgrims and guides. May they grow in your Grace.Lord, in your Mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Leader Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray especially for those we name now silently or aloud.Lord, in your mercy

People Hear our prayer.

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Leader We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.Lord, in your mercy

People Hear our prayer.

Deacon Let us confess our sins to God.

Leader and People

Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen.

CelebrantAlmighty 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

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

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People And also with you.

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

Announcements

The Holy Communion

All Are Welcome at God's AltarAll are welcome to come to the communion table. If it is not your

custom to receive communion at an Episcopal Church, you are warmly invited to come forward and receive a blessing from the clergy. Simply fold your arms across your chest to signal this to the minister. All are

invited to communion and to join the choir in the singing of the communion hymn.

The priest says the Offertory Sentences.

Offertory Anthem God Be In My Head John Rutter

God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;

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God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing.

Old English Prayser

The Doxology Sung by allPraise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise him all creatures here below;Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Great Thanksgiving 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 It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels andArchangels and with all the company of heaven, who for eversing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus Hymnal S 125

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The people stand or kneel.

The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

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On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ 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."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and PeopleChrist has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, inthis sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the

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Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of newand unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfullyreceive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saintsinto the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, andwith him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honorand glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.People AMEN.

The Lord’s PrayerCelebrant

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Celebrant and People

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 thosewho trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

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but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.

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

CelebrantThe Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Communion Hymn It’s me, it’s me, it’s me, O Lord

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The people stand as they are able.

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Postcommunion Prayer

Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

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Recessional Hymn We are called

Dismissal

Deacon Alleluia, alleluia. Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Postlude (All are invited to remain seated.) Toccata Theodore Dubois

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Serving This MorningCelebrant and Preacher The Reverend Timothy BoggsAssisting The Reverend Holly Clark Organist: Dr. James StrandLector: Nancy Malm, Barbara HallChalice Bearers: Barbara Hall, Mary LanceyIntercessor: Bruce BabcockUshers: Lisa Newbold, Joe DelafieldAltar Guild: Lynne Lovett, Louise ValatiFlower Guild Triss Critchfield

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Visiting St Alban’s this week!

The Rev. William B. Roberts, D.M.A.

 William Bradley Roberts is currently Professor of Church Music at Virginia Theological Seminary and Director of Chapel Music. He is a leader of the Virginia Center for Liturgy and Music.

He received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Houston Baptist University with double majors in Voice and Music Education. He received the degrees Master of Church Music and Doctor of Musical

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Arts from Southern Seminary (Louisville, Ky.) with an emphasis in Conducting and Voice. His doctoral dissertation is entitled Darius Milhaud, His Life and Choral Works with Biblical Texts: A Conductor’s Study.

Roberts was ordained to the priesthood in May 2016. Prior to his coming to Virginia Seminary, he was an Episcopal church musician for thirty-three years, the most recent position being St. John’s, Lafayette Square, Washington, D.C.

He has taught on the music faculties of Indiana University Southeast, Southern Seminary, Mars Hills College and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Dr. Roberts has had articles published in the Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians(AAM), the Journal of the Association of Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commissions, (ADLMC) and The Living Church. A book, Music and Vital Congregations: A Practical Guide for Clergy, is available from Church Publishing Inc., New York.

Roberts was chair of the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Church Music and a founding board member and chair of the Leadership Program for Musicians.

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St. Alban’s Episcopal Church885 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107

(207) 799-4014 www.stalbansmaine.org

The Rev. Timothy Boggs, Rectortboggs@stalbansmaine.org

Ext. 204

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The Rev. Holly Clark, Asst. Rector hclark@stalbansmaine.org

Ext. 203

Liz Davy, Parish Nurselizdavy43@gmail.com

J. Dunnivant, Sextonsexton@stalbansmaine.org

Katie Holicky, Minister of Children’s Formation kholicky@stalbansmaine.org

Ext. 202

Linda Howard, Assistant Treasurerfinances@stalbansmaine.org

Dr. James Strand, Choirmaster & Organistjharolds.strand@gmail.com

Karen Tucker, Parish Administratorktucker@stalbansmaine.org

Ext. 201

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