st. elizabeth’s episcopal church
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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 24, 2021 the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist
8AM | The Cram Chapel Word & Sacrament
10AM | The Nave Word, Music & Sacrament
One Morse Road | Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
www.st-elizabeths.org | [email protected] | 978-443-6035
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WELCOME
Thank you for choosing to worship at St. E’s today!
St. Elizabeth’s welcomes all of God’s children to worship.
If the church can be of support to you, or if you are new and have questions about who we are, or
about our worship style, please let us know. The clergy are available to serve you.
At St. Elizabeth’s, we follow the Christian year, which has for centuries been a way to seasonally
organize our year around the life of Christ. The church year begins with Advent, a season of
twenty-six days, as we await Jesus’s birth at Christmas. After Christmas, we move into the season of
Epiphany, where we celebrate Christ revealing himself to the world. After Epiphany, we move into
Lent, where for forty days, we prepare for Christ’s death which begins during Holy Week. Holy
Week ends on Easter, when we celebrate Jesus’s resurrection and power over death. After the fifty
days of Easter, we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, who sustains us in our
life with Christ. This is God sending us their divine presence that we might not ever be alone. Liv-
ing into this Spirit is living into the life of Jesus. Pentecost is our longest season, and it continues
until Advent. The first Sunday after the Feast of Pentecost is Trinity Sunday. All of these seasons
are represented by various colors donned in our worship space, and in the clergy’s stoles. At the
start of every new church year, our scriptural cycle begins, as we follow a three-year cycle called the
Common Lectionary. Following this schedule enables us to get through most parts of the bible.
New here? St. Elizabeth’s is an Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We practice worship in an ancient and biblical way through common written prayer, fellowship,
and liturgy. In a sense, this enables worship to be something that we all participate in. This way of
worship also helps when our own words fail us; it enables us to feast regularly on the words of
God; and it continually calls us back to the grace bestowed upon us, and all people, through the
love of Jesus Christ.
How We Worship: Worship in the Anglican tradition invites us to engage our bodies, our minds,
and our spirits. Sometimes we kneel or stand, other times we bow. It is often said in the Episcopal
Church, “all may, some should, none must.”
Guests: If you are new to St. Elizabeth’s, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out a new vis-
itor card (available from an usher or by the main door) or simply contact, [email protected]
and we will be delighted to be in touch with you. We are so glad you joined us today!
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COVID GUIDELINES By attending any St. E’s worship service, you agree to the following Safety Guidelines:
• MASKS
o Masks are required for ALL attendees over age 2, at all church gatherings. o Masks must be worn over your nose and mouth, even if you are vaccinated. o Masks may be removed by those speaking into a microphone and leading worship.
• CONTACT TRACING: Please sign-in at the Visitor’s Log.
• SOCIAL DISTANCE SEATING
o Please sit only in the pews that are open, and not in the ones that are taped off. The tape marks in the seats, indicate 6 feet. 1-3 people from the same household can sit on either end of the taped spots, and families can occupy a whole row.
• SINGING WITH MASKS IS ALLOWED
o The 10AM Service encourages vaccinated people to sing if they are comfortable.
• UNVACCINATED PEOPLE
o You are welcomed in worship. Please remain masked, and please refrain from singing.
• HOLY COMMUNION o Full Communion is available through our bread-alone offering. o Gluten Free is available upon request when you come up. o The wafer will come from a hands-free dispensing device or gloved hands. o Please sanitize your hands before and after you receive communion. o Families may approach together; all others must maintain a social distance. o To receive at the 10AM: Alternating sides, come up the center aisle, and return via
the side aisles. At this time, we will not gather around the altar.
o To receive at the 8AM: First the entire left side (the Epistle side, and side closest to the sacristy) will be served, followed then by the right side (the Gospel side). Please
come up the center aisle, and return the same way. • TAKING RESPONSIBILITY:
By attending today, I declare that… o To the best of my knowledge: I/we have not experienced any of symptoms of or
been exposed to someone with Covid-19 in the last 14 days. This includes fever, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, or sore throat.
o Should I/we test positive on a Covid-19 screening, or exhibit any of these such symp-toms, I agree I will contact church staff immediately.
o I understand that there may be people here who are unvaccinated; have tested positive for Covid-19; or have recently traveled to higher risk places.
o By attending this service, I/we release St. Elizabeth’s from any liability.
Thank you for understanding!
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A Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Prelude Alleluia! Sing to Jesus The Welcome and Call to Prayer
Please stand at the sound of the bell and remain standing through the collect of the day. Chapel Bell 8 AM Appleby Bell 10 AM
Processional Hymn Praise my soul the King of heaven H 410, page 15 The Collect for Purity
Celebrant Blessed be the God of our salvation. People Who bears our burdens and forgives our sins. Celebrant Let us pray. 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 inspi-ration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily mag-nify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria WLP 900 Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of God; receive our prayer. 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. The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray, together:
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People Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Please be seated for the reading of the lessons. The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:7-9 8 AM Edith Ristau
10 AM Karen Cutting Reader A reading from the Prophet Jeremiah.
Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. The Psalm Psalm 126 8 AM Edith Ristau
10 AM Karen Cutting Reader The portion of the psalter appointed for today comes from Psalm 126. Let us read responsively by half verse.
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.
3 Then they said among the nations, * "The LORD has done great things for them."
4 The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.
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5 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev.
6 Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy.
7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.
The Second Lesson Hebrews 7:23-28 8 AM Edith Ristau
10 AM Karen Cutting Reader A reading from the letter to the Hebrews. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. Please stand as you are able. The Gospel Choral Anthem How lovely is thy dwelling place arr. Roger Price
How Lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me! My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be: My very heart and flesh cry out, O living God for thee.
Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest: How happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest, And happy they whose hearts are set upon the pil-grim’s quest.
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One day within thy courts excels a thou-sand spent away:
How happy they who keep thy laws nor from thy precepts stray, For thou shalt
surely bless all those who live the words they pray.
The Holy Gospel Mark 10:46-52 The Rev. Dcn. Annette Molnar
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Gospeler The Gospel of Christ. All Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Andrew Suitter-Bentley
After the sermon and before the Creed, you are invited into a moment of reflection and contemplation.
The Nicene Creed 8 AM Jim Newton 10 AM Ruth Griesel
Reader Please stand as you are able as we affirm our faith through the words of the Nicene Creed.
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,
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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 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.
*In the Creeds, catholic, simply means universal.
The Prayers of the People Form VI 8 AM Jim Newton 10 AM Ruth Griesel Please kneel or stand as you are able. Intercessor In peace, we pray to you, O God. Intercessor For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
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.
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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 Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Alan and Gayle, our Bishops; and An-drew and Lauren our priests; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; For all who serve in God’s Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation,
The People may add their own petitions
For and all those on our parish prayer list, who we now name: Mandy, Zachary, Derek, Mary, Annette, Laura, Robert, Kathy, Meg, Andrew, Mar-ion, Carolyn, Art, Cheryl, Catherine, Sara, Max, Liz, Ellie, Bijoy, Betty, Scott, Kristin, and Nancy. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
The People may add their own thanksgivings.
We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, including Secretary of State, Colin Powell, fellow espiscopalian and the first African American Secretary of State in U. S. history.
May he, and all who have died, have a place in your eternal kingdom.
The People may add their own petitions.
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.
Let us confess our sins against God, and our neighbor.
Confession and Absolution from the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer
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Merciful God, we have sinned in what we have thought and said, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done. We have sinned in ignorance: we have sinned in weakness: we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us, for our Saviour Christ’s sake. and renew our lives to the glory of your name. Amen. Celebrant Through the cross of Christ, God have mercy on you, pardon you and set you free. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. God strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in life eternal. Amen. The Words of Comfort BCP, 332 The Peace
Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you! People And also with you! Please be seated for the announcements. Announcements Birthdays & Anniversaries We invite all those who have a birthday or anniversary this coming week to come to the front for a blessing!
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The Holy Communion
The Offertory Hymn Taste and See LEVAS 154, Page 16
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Please stand as you are able as the gifts are brought to the altar. The Doxology H 380 v. 3 Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer 1, from Enriching Our Worship
Celebrant God be with you. People And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ, to show forth your glory in all the world.
Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we say:
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The Sanctus H, S 129
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace. But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.
Through Abraham and Sarah, you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your prom-ise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life. On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
As supper was ending, Jesus 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 poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your children, that with Elizabeth, and Magda-lene, and all your saints, past, present, and future, we may praise your Name for ever. 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. AMEN. The Lord's Prayer
Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us we are bold to say:
All 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
Celebrant Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Celebrant Be what you see. Receive who you are. Amen. The Invitation
All are welcome at God’s table. These are God’s gifts, and we share them with all who hunger.
Music During Communion Just as I am H 693, page 17 Morning has broken H 8, page 18
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The Prayer After Communion The Prayer of St. Francis, BCP 833 Please stand or kneel as you are able. Celebrant Let us pray.
All Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
The Blessing of St. Clare & Dismissal Celebrant Live without fear:
your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the good road, and may the blessing of God,
the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer be with you now and forever more. Amen.
Recessional Hymn Amazing grace H 671, page 19 The Pealing of the Bell Chapel Bell 8 AM
Appleby Bell 10 AM
Deacon Alleluia, Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All Thanks be to God! Alleluia, Alleluia! Postlude Take my life and let it be
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Opening Hymn H 410, (vss. 1-4) Praise my soul the King of heaven
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Offertory Music LEVAS 154 Taste and See
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Communion Hymn H 693,(vss. 1-4) Just as I am
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Communion Hymn H 8, Morning has broken
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Recessional Hymn H 671, (vss. 1-4) Amazing Grace
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The Leadership of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
Staff The Rev. Andrew Suitter-Bentley, Rector, [email protected]
The Rev. Lauren Lukason, Curate, [email protected] Peg Scarlata, Parish Administrator, [email protected]
Vestry
Andrew Heier & Kiersten Varner, Co-Wardens [email protected] Emily Chafe, Carol Davies, Susan Dewey, Jon Doane, Kurt Graham, Mary Grace Hennessy,
Ed Kenealy, Christopher Kornblum, Bijoy Mathew, Lucie St. George
Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Andrew Suitter-Bentley
Gospeler
The Rev. Dcn. Annette Molnar
Eucharistic Ministers 8 AM Jim Newton
10 AM Ruth Griesel
Reader of the Lessons & Intercessor 8 AM Edith Ristau
10 AM Karen Cutting
Vestry Person of the Week Emily Chafe
Altar Guild
Stevie Spina & Brenda Martin
Usher
St. Elizabeth’s Choir & Musicians Graham Daley, Caroline Davies, Jon Doane, Jane Graham, Amelia Haryanto, Georgie Johnson,
Sara Kilkenny, John Knobel, Suzie Kornblum, Chris Lowery, Nancy Morgan, Linda Trail, Kathy Trogolo, Sam Varner; and Special Musicians: Bonnie Bewick Brown, Carol Davies
Supply Organist: Judy Carlson Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-726006. All rights reserved. How lovely is thy dwelling, used with permission granted by St. James Press.