st. martin’s church
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St. Martin’s Church
To seek God, and be Christ’s body in the world.
May 31, 2020 10:30 a.m. (Rite II)
PENTECOST
THE GATHERING
PRELUDE: “Minuet in G” J. S. Bach
OPENING HYMN: The 1982 Hymnal #511 “Holy Spirit, ever living” Abbot’s Leigh
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OPENING ACCLAMATION
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
COLLECT FOR PURITY (said by all) BCP, pg 355
Celebrant: 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.
GLORIA: The 1982 Hymnal #S-280 “Glory to God” Robert Powell
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Celebrant: 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 LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-21
When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples 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. 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.' "
THE RESPONSE: Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (The congregation will alternate verses with the reader)
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.
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.
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32 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; 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!
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
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: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God
HYMN: The 1982 Hymnal #229 “Spirit of mercy, truth, and love” Cornish
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel according to John. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
GOSPEL: John 20:19-23
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had
met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he
said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said
to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he
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breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven
them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant: I tell you these things in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
SERMON The Rev. David Laquintano
THE NICENE CREED (said by all)
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 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 Form III, BCP, page 387
Reader: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People: That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and
humbly serve you; People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations
of the world; People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People: That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; People: That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest.
People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding collect. People: Amen.
INVITATION TO CONFESSION
Celebrant: Let us humbly confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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CONFESSION (said by all) BCP, page 360
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in 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.
ABSOLUTION
Celebrant: 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. People: Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Without having in-person worship, congregants and friends are encouraged to continue with financial contributions. There are two ways to give. Checks can be mailed to the church office, or donations
can be made online via the website. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. ANTHEM: “Feel The Spirit Moving” arr. by Mark Hayes
THE HOLY COMMUNION
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Celebrant: Blessed are you, Lord God King of all creation, you give us this bread and this wine to offer which
earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever. Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP page 361
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 God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit
came down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth;
uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you
as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with
Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of
your Name:
Celebrant and People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Celebrant: 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. 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."
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Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this 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 Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him.
Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace;
and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your
Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours,
Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
THE LORD’S PRAYER (said in unison) BCP, pg. 364
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.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and
feed upon him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
COMMUNION PRAYER
Celebrant and People: “My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.” (St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)
THE COMMUNION
POST COMMUNION PRAYER (said by all)
Celebrant and People: Lord of the Feast, we thank you for gathering us as your people. We call to remembrance the many times we have been fed at your table and we lament our distance now. Be present Lord Jesus as you were present with your disciples, be known to us in the breaking of the bread, and may your Holy Spirit sustain us and all your Church until we can gather together again. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen.
BLESSING: The Celebrant prays a blessing over the people. People: Amen.
DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of God’s Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God! Alleluia, alleluia!
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CLOSING HYMN: LEVAS #117 “I’m Goin’-a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” Traditional Spiritual
POSTLUDE: “Go Down, Moses” arr. Mark Hayes
*2. pray 3. shout
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WE PRAY TODAY For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Daniel our Bishop; for Donald, our President; for Tom, our Governor
and for all who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially Kay, Rita, Shirley, Bob,
Lee, Dolores, Dick, Rick, Paul, Eileen, Michael, Tom, Stan, Jill, Lunetta, Art, Mary, Anne, Celeste, Pam L.,
Jerald M., Claudia, Alex, Patricia A., David M., Doug & Marilyn, Laurie, Sophie, Molly, Richard, Emily, Sally,
John, Lori, and Gabby.
SMC CALENDAR
Sunday, May 31—PENTECOST
Rev. David Laquintano, Celebrant @ SMC 8:00am Holy Eucharist-YOUTUBE
10:00am Sunday School for All-ZOOM (email Deb at [email protected] for details)
Tuesday, June 2
5:30pm Worship Planning Meeting-ZOOM
6:30pm Yoga Class-ZOOM (email Maggie at [email protected] for details)
Wednesday, June 3
10:00am Staff Meeting-Google Meet
12:00pm Noonday Prayer-ZOOM (email Deb at [email protected] for details)
Thursday, June 4
2:00pm Lectionary Bible Study-ZOOM (email Deb at [email protected] for details)
Sunday, June 7—TRINITY SUNDAY
Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, Celebrant @ CCI
8:00am Holy Eucharist-YOUTUBE
10:00am Sunday School for All-ZOOM (email Deb at [email protected] for details)
Thank you to those who served today!
The Rev. David Laquintano, Celebrant Emily Watkins, Music Director/Accompanist † Erika Harrington, Soloist
Christine Laquintano, Reader † Maggie O’Malley, Reader/Video
Gale Muir, Altar Guild † Sherrill Rowland, Altar Flowers
St. Martin’s News
BIBLE STUDY—Following the Lectionary
Today's Bible Study (May 28th) will be based on the lectionary for this upcoming Sunday, Pentecost. The Zoom
sessions (details below) will start at 2:00 PM and last about 45 minutes. Immediately after the discussion this
week we will discuss Bible study approaches and other ways we can grow adult formation in this digital age. All
are invited to join both the Bible story discussion and the brainstorming for the future. We can test different days
and times, so please contact Deb Parker at [email protected] to share your suggestions. You are also
invited to pass this invitation on to anyone you know beyond our church reach who would like to reflect on
scripture together. Also mark your calendar for the following Thursday, June 4th, when another study session
WE GIVE THANKS
Best wishes to all those celebrating birthdays
this month, especially Chuck Myers, Nancy Harris, Matthew Alunkal, and Harriet Roberts.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and
in loving memory of those who have died,
especially Gregory Hawley and Robert Scobey.
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has been scheduled.
Click here (https://zoom.us/j/93842826315) to Zoom in 2:00 PM
June 4th
or Call: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 938 4282 6315
COFFEE HOUR CORNER—Introducing a New Way to Socialize
Not worshipping together has made it difficult to connect on a personal level as we are used to doing. Therefore
we have decided to include a new feature in The Cloak which will allow parishioners to share their news with
others. Information that we would normally talk about at coffee hour such as news about children and
grandchildren, new books read, movies watched or recipes tried, whatever you would like to share will be
included. Please send your "news" to Maggie O'Malley at [email protected].
GARDENING—Humble Harvest Food Bank Garden
Last year was the first year since 2013 that we didn't grow fresh produce for distribution to The Great Valley
Food Cupboard. Unfortunately the garden beds need extensive repairs, but perhaps this is the year to get things
going again. If you would like to help and be involved with repairing, planting, watering and harvesting, please
contact Pam Faber at [email protected].
VESTRY NEWS—Our Church Leadership
A Vestry meeting was held virtually on Thursday, May 21st. In general, talks were about plans for reopening
based on information from the State of Pennsylvania and the Bishop. Each church, SMC and CCI, will form a
group to develop a plan for reopening and coordinate/blend the plans as applicable for communication next
month. More details will be provided when available.
SUNDAY SCHOOL—Learning for All Ages
Pentecost, a.k.a. the Birthday of the Church, is this Sunday! We celebrate by wearing red and appreciating things
that represent the Spirit—wind and flame. Ten days after Christ's ascension to heaven, the Spirit came down like
a "rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire,
appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them." The children and teens have been taking Spirit-
related pictures and videos from kite-flying to bubbles, pinwheels, and balloons. These images will be shown
online at the end of today’s YouTube worship service. Make a birthday cake, light a candle, enjoy the day!
Zoom Sunday School begins at 10 AM and all are welcome to attend on any Sunday. If you would like to join us, please email Deb Parker at [email protected] for the Zoom link.
COVID-19 OUTREACH—Food Relief Mission
The impact of the pandemic is being felt all around our community with the most immediate need continuing to
be food. In an effort to help alleviate this need, we will begin collecting food bags and grocery gift cards. Please
consider filling a bag with much needed basic food items. The bag should contain: cereal or oatmeal (1 box),
sliced bread (1 loaf), peanut butter (1 jar), jelly (1 jar), pasta sauce (1 jar), pasta (1 box), soup (2 cans), tuna or
chicken (2 cans), canned fruit (2), and canned vegetables (2 cans). Additional items to consider are toilet paper (1
roll), granola bars (1 box), crackers (1 box) and a snack/treat (chips, pretzels, cookies, juice). If you prefer not to
shop, Acme or Giant gift cards would be much appreciated. Bags can be delivered to church on Monday,
Wednesday or Friday mornings or arrangements can be made for pickup from your home. Please contact Pam
Faber at [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Bags and gift cards will be
delivered to our neighbors on Highland Avenue in Wayne.
NOONDAY PRAYER—Midweek Spiritual Connection
June 3rd is the first Wednesday of the month and Fr. David will lead us in noonday prayer using Zoom at 12
pm. Join us for the Zoom call then. If you have any questions, or would like to test using your phone, tablet, or
computer to call into a Zoom meeting, please contact Deb Parker . We can set up a convenient day and time to
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ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH 400 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087 † (610) 688-4830 † StMartinsRadnor.org
try out Zoom using whatever device you like the most.
Click here (https://zoom.us/j/92871967908) to Zoom in 12:00 PM,
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
or Call: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 928 7196 7908
RECOGNIGITION SUNDAY—Congrats! to our Graduates
Toward the end of each school year we recognize and congratulate our graduates from high schools and
universities. This year Fr. Karl will bless all our graduates on June 7. The following young adults are being
recognized as they move from one phase of their lives to the next, and we ask that you hold them in your
prayers.
High School
Ally Northeimer, Brett Northeimer, Megan Pettit, Josh Reilly, and Bobby Wynn
University
Micki Fahner, Wesley Parker, and Tyler Soutendijk
SUMMER SUNDAYS—Bridge Building for ALL
In the past St. Martin's had Vacation Bible School every Sunday over the Summer. This was a time to appreciate
the outdoors, explore God's gifts in new ways, and enjoy each other's company. This summer we will switch to
our Summer Sundays on June 14 (the week after Recognition Sunday) but continue to use ZOOM to continue
to stay connected with each other for the rest of June, July, and August.
More information will be sent out in the coming weeks, but per the Bishop's instructions the summer programs
will all be virtual to protect our families through the early phases of using our church buildings. This means you
can ZOOM in for Summer Sundays from homes, other places you may go, or at summer cabins. Social
distancing is a challenge for children therefore we are being extra careful. The Holy Spirit will really be with us as
we use ZOOM to explore ways to build bridges between each other and God.
COVID-19 – The New Norm
From social distancing, sanitizing, handwashing, and staying-at-home, new "norms" are in full effect. Here is a St. Martin's summary:
• Helping Others-
• Making masks: to sew, purchase materials, or financially support this effort, please contact
Janice Martin (of CCI) at [email protected] or 610-645-4540.
• Weekly Giving-
• Mail: 400 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
• Online: Donate button on St. Martin's Home page
• Drop-off: during office hours
• Office Hours:
• Mondays and Fridays: 9am-3:30pm
• Wednesdays: 9am-12:30pm
• Sundays' Activities:
• Sunday School via Zoom: 10am (email Deb Parker for details)
• Worship Service via YouTube: 10:30am
• Weekday Activities:
• Yoga via Zoom: 6:30pm Tuesdays
• Midweek Prayer Service via Zoom: 12pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
• Lectionary Bible Studay via Zoom: 2pm, Thursday, June 4th
• Bible Study via Zoom: 8:30am Fridays (email Deb Parker for details)
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Flame Finger Labyrinth
http://www.strandz.org.nz/uploads/4/6/5/9/46590535/finger_labyrinth.pdf
START
As you move to the center of
the flame, think about the
word: Hope. What does it
bring to mind? What do you
think of?
IN THE CENTER
Pause and listen to God. The Bible reminds us that
the Holy Spirit can fill us
with hope. (Romans 15:13).
What do you need hope for
today? Ask God to fill you
up with hope.
ON THE WAY OUT
As you trace your way back
out the flame, think about
someone who needs hope
this week, and ask God to fill
them with the Holy Spirit.