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November 15, 2009 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Please silence all cell phones prior to the service.

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 a.m. Book of Common Prayer, p. 323

Eucharistic Prayer II, p. 340

Lord’s Prayer, p. 336

The Doxology All things come of thee, O Lord.

And of thine own have we given thee.

Announcements, Anniversaries, Birthdays

Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 a.m.

Prelude Fantasia in C Minor Bach

Opening Hymn Lord Christ, When first thou cam’st Hymnal 598

Welcome

Opening Acclamation

Collect for Purity BCP 355

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

20475 Sunningdale Park

Grosse Pointe Woods MI 48236

313-884-4820

www.stmichaelsgpw.org

Shhh … Be thoughtful, be silent, be reverent, for this is the house of God. Before the service speak to the Lord, during the service let the

Lord speak to you, after the service speak to one another.

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Glory to God Hymnal S 278

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Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant

us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may

embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have

given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

1st Reading 1 Samuel 1:4-20

On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah

and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion,

because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. Her rival used to

provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. So

it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she

used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband

Elkanah said to her, "Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is

your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?" After they had eaten and

drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the LORD. Now Eli

the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD.

She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly. She made

this vow: "O LORD of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant,

and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a

male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death.

He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head." As

she continued praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was

praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli

thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, "How long will you make a drunken

spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine." But Hannah answered, "No, my lord,

I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I

have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. Do not regard your servant as a

worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation

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all this time." Then Eli answered, "Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the

petition you have made to him." And she said, "Let your servant find favor in

your sight." Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her

husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the

morning and worshiped before the LORD; then they went back to their house at

Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. In

due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she

said, "I have asked him of the LORD."

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

1 Samuel 2:1-10

Hannah prayed and said,

"My heart exults in the LORD;

my strength is exalted in my God.

"There is no Holy One like the LORD,

no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God.

Talk no more so very proudly,

let not arrogance come from your mouth;

for the LORD is a God of knowledge,

and by him actions are weighed.

The bows of the mighty are broken,

but the feeble gird on strength.

Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,

but those who were hungry are fat with spoil.

The barren has borne seven,

but she who has many children is forlorn.

The LORD kills and brings to life;

he brings down to Sheol and raises up.

The LORD makes poor and makes rich;

he brings low, he also exalts.

He raises up the poor from the dust;

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he lifts the needy from the ash heap,

to make them sit with princes

and inherit a seat of honor.

For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's,

and on them he has set the world.

"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones,

but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness;

for not by might does one prevail.

The LORD! His adversaries shall be shattered;

the Most High will thunder in heaven.

The LORD will judge the ends of the earth;

he will give strength to his king,

and exalt the power of his anointed."

Epistle Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25

Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the

same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for

all time a single sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God," and

since then has been waiting "until his enemies would be made a footstool for

his feet." For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are

sanctified. Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the

sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for

us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great

priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance

of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies

washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without

wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to

provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as

is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see

the Day approaching.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Gradual God of the women who answered your call

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Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People Glory to you Lord Christ.

The Gospel Mark 13:1-8

As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher,

what large stones and what large buildings!" Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see

these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be

thrown down." When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple,

Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this be,

and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?"

Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will

come in my name and say, `I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you

hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the

end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against

kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This

is but the beginning of the birthpangs."

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Sermon The Rev. Marianna Gronek

Nicene Creed BCP 358

Prayers of the People: Form VI BCP 392

Children’s Peace Procession

The Peace BCP 360

Stewardship Message Dave Zmyslowski

Offertory

Offertory Anthem My Lord What a Morning Dawson

The Doxology Hymnal 381 v. 4

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The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364

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Christ, our Passover

Communion Chant The Lord is my light Taizé

Communion Hymn Come thou fount of every blessing Hymnal 686

Post-Communion Prayer BCP 365

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Announcements, Anniversaries, Birthdays

Church School gives thanksgivings

Final Blessing

O God, your Son came among us to serve and not to be served, and to give his life for the life of the world. Lead us by his love to serve all those to whom the world offers no comfort and little help. Through us give hope to the hopeless, love to the unloved, peace to the troubled, and rest to the weary, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord; and may the blessing of our Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life be with you always.

Amen.

Closing Hymn Holy God, we praise thy name Hymnal 366

Dismissal

Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Postlude Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Reger

IF YOU ARE VISITING ST. MICHAEL’S for the first time today, we are glad you’re here! Thank you for sharing the worship and fellowship of Jesus Christ with us. Please fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering plate so that we may send a note of welcome. Please join us for the coffee hour in Yeoman Hall after the 10:30 service. May God bless you!

HEALING PRAYER is offered after services every Sunday in the church.

THE UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO) FALL INGATHERING IS TODAY. This offering supports many ministries at home and overseas. Blue boxes and envelopes are available in the Information Center and envelopes are provided in the pew racks. Any checks should be made payable to Episcopal Church Women, and please note UTO on the memo line.

GIFT CARDS WILL BE SOLD TODAY and every Sunday through December 13. This St. Michael’s Fundraising Program furthers the education of the Choral Scholars and enhances our Choir. Choir expenses are non-budgeted, and this fundraising program has been a great help. Purchase the gift cards for yourself, for stocking stuffers, special Christmas gifts, or for the upcoming Messiah gift bag program.

FORUM ON H1N1 FLU VIRUS TODAY... Al Hanson, vestry member of St. Michael's and the Director of Laboratories for the city of Detroit Health Department, will lead an adult forum on the H1N1 flu virus at 12:15, following the 10:30 service today in Yeoman Hall. Al is a microbiologist, Bioterrorism Coordinator/Emergency

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Preparedness Program agent for the city, and past Chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology at the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research. He will discuss the vaccine, who is at greatest risk, and other pertinent aspects of this virus. A question and answer period will follow his presentation.

TODAY AT 4:00 P.M., “MUSIC IN THE WOODS” will present Dr. Glenn Burdette in a recital of harpsichord music. Dr. Burdette, Director of Music at St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham and adjunct assistant professor of music history and harpsichord at Wayne State University, will play music by J. S. Bach, Scarlatti, Byrd, Mozart, Bartok and Joplin. The suggested donation is $10, with the proceeds supporting the Skinner 705 Restoration. A wine and cheese reception will follow.

THE DEADLINE TO TURN IN ARTICLES FOR THE DECEMBER SWORD IS TODAY … Send all family news to Lora Burton (Ljbdeb@aol.com) for her "Did You Know?" column. Send all of your other articles in a Word attachment to Dianne Pegg at rdalep13@comcast.net. Please use Arial 10 and single space, as Dianne’s computer cannot read Word 2007. If you do not have access to a computer, please ask someone to send it in for you.

THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, Habitat for Humanity Detroit will be honoring Habitat Grosse Pointe Partners at its Annual Awards Event at the Detroit Institute of Arts. This award is given annually to an individual or organization in recognition of their contributions either monetarily or by their support to the Habitat Detroit Programs. Don May and Bill Davenport will be representing St. Michael’s, joining with representatives of the other eleven Grosse Pointe Partners churches.

TWO FRIDAY NIGHT AT MIKE’S EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED .. The November 20 Friday Night at Mike's will be trimming the Yeoman Hall Christmas tree. Supper - Coney dogs - will begin at 6:30. Folks of all ages will be welcome and invited to create ornaments and trim the tree. Mark your calendars for the December date - "Ring in the New Year's at Mike's," starting at 7:30 P.M., December 31. There will be games, movies, refreshments, and ringing in the new year in the bell tower.

NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, IS INVITATION SUNDAY. The entire St. Michael's family will be invited to express our gratitude by returning to God a portion of our blessings through our pledges to the mission and ministries of St. Michael's. At both services, pledge cards will be distributed, completed and blessed on the altar. Because

our pledges are given out of love for God and gratefulness for the many blessings in our lives, it is appropriate to submit our pledges as an integral part of worship.

DURING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER St. Elizabeth’s Guild is sponsoring a parish-wide collection for canned and non-perishable food for Trudy’s Loving Center, a safe haven and resource center for neighborhood families and young mothers at

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risk. The agency operates from St. Philip’s/St. Stephen’s Church on Detroit’s east side. Please put your donations in the receptacle located in the Information Center, where you will also find more information about this ministry. Thank you.

ST. MICHAEL’S IS SCHEDULED TO STAFF THE SPIRIT OF HOPE SOUP KITCHEN Saturday, December 5. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up in the Information Center.

A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE who helped with the Pancake Breakfast last Sunday, and the Annual Fashion Show this past Tuesday. The Boy Scouts sent a note of thanks that they asked to be shared with you: “St. Isaac Jogues Boy Scouts Troop 1490 thanks you for giving us the opportunity to host the pancake breakfast. We appreciate your support for scouting.”

JOIN THE CHOIR! Please speak with Gavin Craig, or just attend the rehearsal if you would like to be part of the Choir. No prior experience necessary! Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 and Sundays before the service at 9:45.

Q&A ... EACH WEEK, LOOK FOR UPCOMING QUESTIONS & ANSWERS that were raised during launch events for the Skinner Organ restoration project. The following is the first in this series.

Question: Why does the Holden organ need so much work?

Answer: To begin with, a minimally acceptable sound from this organ is achieved in many ways:

1. The current organ was cobbled together over time from three different organs, of various styles and original purposes, which can be at odds with one another. For example, one was of a theatrical origin which accounts for the at-times loud and overwhelming sound produced. (Think of the volume and sound needed for the Phantom of the Opera played in a large theatre, and you'll know what we mean). While another was designed to be played as an at-home pipe organ, meant to fill a much smaller space than our sanctuary with a softer and breathier sound.

2. The pipes are of different tonal design. Some have uneven voicing, some produce only ugly sounds, some no sound at all.

3. Many of the older pipes do not stay in tune for longer than one service, while tuning them is both difficult and expensive. As a result, some of the pipes have been disconnected and are no longer even playable.

4. Wind boxes need repair – have you ever been in church when one of the notes does not stop playing until the organ is turned off?

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5. There are emergency-type fixes that need to be replaced for long term maintenance; for example some of the pipe stoppers are held in place by tissue paper, rather than the industry standard which is leather.

6. Repairs are needed now; significantly more will be needed over the upcoming years. We have spent considerable money on repairs and tuning in the past to keep an acceptable sound, and as the organ ages the need for repairs and this cost will continue to increase.

Look for additional Q&A's about this very good question in future bulletins.

OUR ORGANIST, GAVIN CRAIG, is also willing to meet with small groups for a “tour” of the Holden organ and a demonstration of some of its problems. Please chat with Eldonna May (Chair), Gavin Craig, the Rev. Marianna, Nancy Renick, Margaret Hakim, Bill Davenport, Derek Farr, or Rosemary Berger if you have any questions or comments about this most important project for St. Michael's.

IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION to doctor appointments or to run errands, please pick up a packet of information in the Library. You will find white plastic bags containing information about the Harper Woods Connector (P.A.A.T.S) shuttle service. If you have questions, contact Sally Graham at 313-608-0901.

LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED … Are you interested in helping with the worship at St. Michael’s by reading lessons or helping to distribute the elements at the Eucharist? If you would like to read the lessons, speak to the clergy or Jim Thompson. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Minister, please contact the Rev. Marianna or Deacon Jack.

ST. MARGARET’S GUILD IS COLLECTING NEW AND GENTLY USED BOOKS for children at the Sunshine Community Pre-school on Detroit's west side. As these children are from disadvantaged households, books are a real treat to receive. The books will be distributed to the children before they leave for Christmas break. Boxes for collection will be located outside the worship centers through Sunday, December 13th. Thank you in advance for your generosity. If you have any questions please contact Jeanne Flynn or Beth Carpenter.

CROSSROADS HAS PROVIDED A WISH LIST of items they could use if you would like to donate: blankets, coats, hats and gloves, mittens and scarves, men’s socks, canned meals, canned meat, and any monetary donations.

THE LITTLE THRIFT SHOP NEEDS YOU! Men and women volunteers are always welcome and needed in The Little Thrift Shop. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) mission of Outreach is carried out through this little shop. Please call Genny Davenport (313-881-9765) if you would like to volunteer. Also, any donations of brown paper bags would be very much appreciated by the shop.

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Calendar

Nov. 16 Creative Caring (knitting & crafts) 7:00 P.M.

Nov. 17 St. Elizabeth’s Guild 12:30 Lounge Property Meeting 6:00 P.M. Kitchen Finance Meeting 6:00 P.M. Conference Room Vestry Meeting 7:00 P.M. Conference Room Nov. 18 Bible Study An Incredible Journey, Book of Acts 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Nov. 19 Choir Practice 7:00 P.M. Nov. 20 Friday Night at Mike’s Tree Decorating Party 6:30 P.M. Nov. 22 Invitation Sunday Thrift Shop open following both services. Messiah Gift Bags available Youth Groups meet 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Nov. 23 St. Teresa’s Guild decorates Lounge 7:00 P.M. Creative Caring (knitting & crafts) 7:00 P.M. Nov. 24 St. Mary’s Guild 12:00 Conference Room Nov. 25 No Bible Class Businessperson’s Lunch Pat O’Brien’s 12:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist 7:30 P.M.

Further information on the calendar events can be found on the parish website, www.stmichaelsgpw.org, and in the Information Center where sign-up sheets are posted.

The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by:

Wilson & Margaret Rogers in loving memory

of the Rogers and Key families

Pat Grant in loving memory of Alan Grant

IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS, please remember the sick, shut-ins, and all those in

every need, especially Martha Bangs, Greg Bertelsen, Mary Christopher, Marge

Chandler, Adam Cole, Star Gilezan, Pat Grant, Julie Grant, Judy Hahn, Ruth

Kaiser, Gary Ludlow, Lindy McNitt, Win Meredith, Florence Miller, Betty

Morris, Liz Palen, Steve Pleva, Curt Schneider, Frances Schneider, Kim

Schneider, Ron Schultze, Liz Shetterly, Scott Simon, Jim Veit, Cathy Waters,

Howard Workman, Gary Wright, Roger Wyatt, Virginia Wyatt, Mary Zedan, Erin,

Jeff, Geraldine, Liz, Marcy, Nick, Mary, & Sara.

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In our Parish Prayer Cycle we remember in our prayers today Jim & Carolyn Thompson; Fred & Jan Jansen; Tim, Tonja, Joi, & Mya Jansen. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for the congregations and clergy of Grace Church, Mt. Clemens; Church of the Resurrection, Clarkston; St. Anne’s, Walled Lake.

ASSISTING AT 8:00 A.M.

Chalice Bearer Cheryl Mac Donald Lectors Bill & Gail McQueen

Acolyte Tim Sinclair Ushers Wilson Rogers, George Grayr Altar Guild Margaret & Wilson Rogers

ASSISTING AT 10:30 A.M.

Greeters Gayle Peller & Venita Porter

Lectors Stacey Fischer-Lewis, Kathie Crook Prayers of the People Rosemary Berger Chalice Bearers Kathie Groschner, Jim Thompson Acolytes Jessica Bashara, Carl Griffin, Rachel Griffin, Jonathan Griffin, Carlie Saunders

Ushers Jack Huckins, Brian Payton, Mike Dixon, M. C. Skaff, Dick Tennent Altar Guild Genny Davenport, Jane Kaiser, Win Meredith

The Rev. Marianna L. Gronek Rector

The Rev. Jack G. Trembath Deacon

Gavin D. Craig Music Director

Deborah Cooper Church School Director

Dale Scrace Senior Warden

Stewardship Matters Week of November 8, 2009

Weekly budget amount 6,365 Weekly pledge offering 7,374 Net over/under 1,009

YTD Budget 286,432 YTD pledge offering 248,946

YTD net over/under - 37,486

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Grant Gilezan Junior Warden

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