St. John’s Episcopal Church

76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798

Established 1722

The Third Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist March 4, 2018

Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

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Holy Eucharist – Rite I 8:00 a.m.

THE WORD OF GOD

Opening Acclamation BCP-323

Collect for Purity BCP-323

Lord, have mercy upon us. BCP-324

The Collect Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 19 Caeli enarrant BCP-606

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The Gospel (please stand) John 2:13-22

Sermon The Rev. D. Scott Russell

The Nicene Creed BCP-326

The Prayers of the People BCP-328

Confession and Absolution BCP-330 The Peace BCP-332

THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer 1 BCP-333

The Lord’s Prayer BCP-336

All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion.

Post Communion Prayer BCP-339

The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339

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Holy Choral Eucharist – Rite II

10:30 a.m.

THE WORD OF GOD

Organ Prelude Two Chorale Preludes on “Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder” (POP 22) Johann Pachelbel

(BuxWV 178) Dietrich Buxtehude Chorale Introit Christ, We Do All Adore Thee Theodore Dubois Processional Hymn “The Spacious Firmament on High” H-409

Creation Collect for Purity BCP-355

Kyrie Franz Schubert S-96

The Collect Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words:

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.

You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.

You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.

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Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it.

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Psalm 19 Caeli enarrant BCP-606 (Gregorian Chant sung by the Choir) Tone VII.3

1 The heavens declare the glory of God, * and the firmament shows his handiwork.

2 One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another.

3 Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard,

4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, * and their message to the ends of the world.

5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; * it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course.

6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.

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8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.

11 By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults.

13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.”

Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

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For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

Gradual Hymn “We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died” (v. 1-3) H-471 Breslau

The Gospel (please stand) John 2:13-22 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” The Jews then said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking of the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

Sermon The Rev. D. Scott Russell

The Nicene Creed BCP-358

The Prayers of the People (Form IV) BCP-388

Confession and Absolution BCP-360

The Peace BCP-308

Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION Anthem The Heavens Are Telling (Creation) Franz Joseph Haydn The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of His work displays the firmament; To day that is coming speaks it the day, The night that is gone to following night. In all the lands resounds the word,

Never unperceived, ever understood.

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Presentation Hymn (Tune) Old Hundredth)

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

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP-361

Sanctus Franz Schubert S-130

Acclamation William Clisham

Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146

Fraction Christ Our Passover Ambrosian Chant S-153 Jesus, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Franz Schubert S-164

All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion.

Communion Hymn “Loving Spirit” WLP-742 Omni Die

Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 The Blessing BCP-366 Hymn at the Retiring Procession “Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus” H-495

In Babilone The Dismissal BCP-366

Organ Postlude Organ Chorale on “Mon âme cherche une fin paisible” Jean Langlais

It has long been the custom at St. John’s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Music in Today’s Liturgy: Today is the Third Sunday in Lent. As is our practice at St. John’s, all of the music used in the liturgy, whether congregational, choral, or instrumental, is selected to coordinate with the themes of the prayers and lessons. The choir will chant the appointed Psalm 19 in a Gregorian Chant setting. The Offering Anthem is probably the best known chorus from the Oratorio The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), based on a text by John Milton that reflects the Psalm for today. Haydn was an Austrian composer primarily of orchestral and chamber music. He is often called the “Father of the Symphony” (He composed 106 of them), but he also composed several great masses and oratorios, including The Creation. The Organ Preludes are based on the German penitential Chorale “O Lord, poor sinner that I am”. The two settings are by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) and Dietrich Buxtehude (1639-1707), two of the foremost composers, especially for organ, of the German Middle Baroque period. We more frequently use this tune for the text, “O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded.” The Organ Postlude is a setting of the same melody, but with yet a different text in mind. It is by Jean Langlais (1907-1991), a French composer of modern classical music, organist, and improviser. His works are mostly masses and organ music. The French text paraphrases the Nunc Dimittis: “My soul longs to depart in peace.” St. John’s Choir has returned to our regular schedule of rehearsals and Musical-Liturgical leadership. If you are interested in joining us, or if you know of someone who might be interested, please see Minister of Music, Bill Clisham, immediately after the Postlude or at Coffee Hour. No auditions are required, but a “get acquainted” meeting with Bill is necessary for placement and music assignment. Rehearsals are every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist. There are no scheduled mid-week rehearsals apart from Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We served 58 people this week. The March calendar is posted on the office door so volunteers can sign up. Volunteers are needed. 3/6 Open, 3/13 Open, 3/20 Open, 3/27 Bonnie and Rick Holmstrom.

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We welcome today Father Scott Russell, who served for 10 years as the Episcopal Chaplain at Virginia Tech, as well as the Associate Rector at Christ Church in Blacksburg, VA. He then served for 3 years at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church north of Pittsburgh. In March 2016, he accepted the call to serve as the Episcopal Chaplain at Rutgers. We appreciate service of the Participants in Today’s Worship: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Scott Russell Celebrants The People of St. John’s Chalicist/Lector/POP Jim Davis 10:30 a.m. Presiding and Preaching The Rev. Scott Russell Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John’s Minister of Music Bill Clisham Chalicist George Neff Lector/POP Ann Neff Acolyte Guild David Miller and Laurel Norton

Ushers

Attendance

Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 8:00 a.m. 28 18 21 16 10:30 a.m. 41 29 42 34 Feb 25 Pledge $ 859.92 Loose $ 38.80 Counters 3/04 Ron Magill and Mary Anne Clisham 3/11 Courtenay Reece and Aud Hamilton

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This Week’s Parish Calendar

Sun, 3/4 The Third Sunday in Lent 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. D. Scott Russell; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. D. Scott Russell; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour – ECW Birthday Sunday; ECW monthly meeting. Mon, 3/5 5-6 Yoga. Tue, 3/6 9:00 a.m. to Noon Quilters; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. IAC; 7:00 NA. Wed, 3/7 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CIACC/YSC; Noon Day Prayer;

8:00 p.m. AA. Sat, 3/10 Daylight Savings Time begins 3/11. Next Week: Sun, 3/11 The Fourth Sunday in Lent 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, in the Chapel with The Rev. David Laquintano; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist, Rite II, in the Church with The Rev. David Laquintano; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hour – ECW Sandwich Sunday; Regular monthly Vestry meeting.

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Prayers

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Church Directory

Ordained Ministry The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856)935-5398 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham – Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) 358-9610 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) 202-7197 Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 ECW President Eileen Miller (609) 202-7220 Parish Staff Warren Bye – Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren – Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com St. John’s Email: stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net