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Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 22, 2017
Prelude “Récit de chromhorne” from Mass for the Parishes
Franҫois Couperin (1668-1733)
Hymn 135 “Songs of thankfulness and praise” Salzburg
The Word of God
Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer p. 355
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity BCP p. 355
Gloria S 278 William Mathias
Collect of the Day
Celebrant Together we pray.
People Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ
and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the
whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-4
There will be no gloom for those who
were in anguish. In the former time he
brought into contempt the land of Zebu-
lun and the land of Naphtali, but in the
latter time he will make glorious the way
of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the nations.
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light; those who lived in
a land of deep darkness—on them light
has shined. You have multiplied the na-
tion, you have increased its joy; they re-
joice before you as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden, and the bar
across their shoulders, the rod of their op-
pressor, you have broken as on the day of
Midian.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 27:1, 5-13 David Hurd (after Gibbons)
The congregation is encouraged to sing the psalm.
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,
by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that
all of you be in agreement and that there
be no divisions among you, but that you
be united in the same mind and the same
purpose. For it has been reported to me
by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels
among you, my brothers and sisters.
What I mean is that each of you says, “I
belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,”
or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to
Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was
Paul crucified for you? Or were you bap-
tized in the name of Paul? I thank God
that I baptized none of you except Crispus
and Gaius, so that no one can say that you
were baptized in my name. (I did baptize
also the household of Stephanas; beyond
that, I do not know whether I baptized
anyone else.) For Christ did not send me
to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and
not with eloquent wisdom, so that the
cross of Christ might not be emptied of its
power. For 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.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn “Tú has venido a la orilla (You have come down to the lakeshore)”
Pescador
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Clergy The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Jesus heard that John had been ar-
rested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left
Nazareth and made his home in Caper-
naum by the sea, in the territory of Zebu-
lun and Naphtali, so that what had been
spoken through the prophet Isaiah might
be fulfilled:
“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles—the people who
sat in darkness have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and
shadow of death light has dawned.”
From that time Jesus began to pro-
claim, “Repent, for the kingdom of
heaven has come near.”
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he
saw two brothers, Simon, who is called
Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a
net into the sea—for they were fishermen.
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I
will make you fish for people.” Immedi-
ately they left their nets and followed him.
As he went from there, he saw two other
brothers, James son of Zebedee and his
brother John, in the boat with their father
Zebedee, mending their nets, and he
called them. Immediately they left the
boat and their father, and followed him.
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teach-
ing in their synagogues and proclaiming
the good news of the kingdom and curing
every disease and every sickness among
the people.
Clergy The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole
Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
Prayers of the People
After each bidding the Reader says, Lord, in your mercy.
The People reply, Hear our prayer.
Confession of Sin BCP p. 360
Peace
Announcements
The Holy Communion
Presentation of Bread and Wine
Offertory Anthems Cantate domino Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612)
O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Doxology Hymn 380 v. 3 “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
Eucharistic Prayer A BCP p. 361
Sanctus S 130 Franz Schubert
Breaking of the Bread
Fraction Anthem S 151 David Hurd
Ushers will direct the congregation to communion stations, starting
from the rear of the church and moving forward. Gluten-free wafers are
available. All are welcome to receive communion.
Communion Anthem Thuma mina Thuma mina
Send me, Jesus, send me, Lord.
Lead me, Jesus, lead me, Lord.
Fill me, Jesus, fill me, Lord.
Communion Hymn 702 “Lord, thou hast searched me and dost know” Tender Thought
Thanksgiving after Communion BCP p. 365
Blessing
Recessional Hymn 381 “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness” Ton-y-Botel
Dismissal
Clergy Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude Fugue sur les jeux d’anches Franҫois Couperin
Please join us for coffee hour following the 10am service,
hosted by Joyce & Buck Bukaty.
Flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of
George W. Alexander, E. Raymond Corey, Colgate Gilbert Stockton,
and Joseph Howard & Margaret Jones Worrall.
Serving St. Andrew’s this week
Altar Guild Jo Dermer, Linda Gallo, Blair Glennon, Wendy Haering-Engels,
Pam Henrikson, Donna Kell, Debbie Lorenz, Linda Reineman, and Beverly Wood
Flower Guild Cynthia Ballantyne
Greeters Karen & Tom Melican
Serving at 8am
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Debbie Lorenz
Ushers Janet Flett and Charlie Zabriskie
Serving at 10am
Acolytes Lily Curtis, Emily Grape, Caroline Grape,
Miles Olivetti, and Ben Clarke
Chalice Bearers Adams Carroll, Ann Johnson, Donna Kell, Mary Scanlon,
Paul Shackford, and Margaret Zusky
Lay Readers Jane Andrews and Adams Carroll
Ushers Steve Beach, Harry Condon, Greg Hunter,
Scott Jones, Peter Lull, and Jeff Waldron
Serving at 5pm
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Blair Glennon
Intercessions from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Parishes of the Boston Harbor Deanery
St. John’s Church, Charlestown
St. Mark’s Church, Dorchester
St. Mary’s Church, Dorchester
Epiphany School, Dorchester
The Diocesan Council
About the Readings From Preparing for Sunday http://standrewswellesley.org/worship_reading.html
Isaiah 9:1-4 In today’s reading, the
prophet refers to “the land of Zebulun
and the land of Naphtali” (v. 1), the land
allocated to these two tribes of Israel in
the region called Galilee. Because of its
distance from the temple in Jerusalem
and its proximity to foreign cultures,
many Israelites regarded it as more
susceptible to pagan influences. A
scorned land, it also bore the brunt of
enemy attacks from the north. It was
situated near the large inland lake called
the Sea of Galilee, later the Sea of
Tiberius. Here, Isaiah describes God’s
grand reversal of human situations: the
most despised will receive the greatest
privilege; those living in spiritual
darkness will enjoy the first glimmers of
light. The results of God’s glorious
scheme will include freedom from
enemies and the end of war.
Psalm 27:1, 5-13 The first part (vv. 1-6) of
Psalm 27 is a song of trust that speaks of
God in the third person. The second
section (vv. 7-14) is a lament addressed to
God in the second person. This latter
section presents the situation of someone,
unjustly accused, who is coming to the
temple to seek the Lord’s decision and
offer sacrifice. He believes that the Lord’s
goodness will be made known in this life.
The final verse of assurance is probably
the priest’s reply, speaking as an oracle of
the LORD.
1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Paul takes up the
first item on his agenda: the dissension in
the Corinthian community and its
manifestation in cliques. He appeals to
the Corinthians to be of one mind and
judgment, rather than divided into
groups, each with its own label. Many
suggestions have been made about the
nature of the groups Paul mentions.
Possibly, Paul’s followers were the poorer
members and Apollos’s, the more
educated. Cephas (also known as Peter)
probably had not been to Corinth, but
Jewish Christians might consider him
their patron. The “Christ” party is most
difficult to identify; they may have been
those who claimed to have a special
mystical relationship to Christ, or to
possess special knowledge. Paul tactfully
centers his criticisms on his own
partisans. They have not been baptized in
the name of Paul but in the name of Jesus
Christ, to which name Paul has already
appealed as the grounds for unity.
Matthew 4:12-23 Matthew’s account of
the beginning of Jesus’ ministry includes
Jesus’ journey into Galilee, a statement of
the meaning of Jesus’ ministry, the call of
the first disciples and a summary of Jesus’
activity. The Isaiah citation in verses 15-16
was originally written in a context of
messianic hope as Galilee faced conquest
by the Assyrians in 732 B.C. This defeat
for Israel meant that the native Israelites
were exiled and foreign populations
resettled there, thus allowing the region
to be described as “Galilee of the
Gentiles” (v. 4). In Jesus’ time it was
heavily influenced by non-Jewish culture
and religion. Here Jesus announces that
the long period of expectation is
completed. The reign of God is a present
reality but will only be realized fully in
the age to come. The response he expects
is repentance, literally turning around,
and so a description of the entire
reorientation of one’s whole being as
illustrated by the call of the first disciples.
Notices & Announcements Newcomers and visitors: We extend a warm welcome to those who
are new in our community. Please fill out one of the welcome cards
in the narthex (foyer) and hand it to a greeter for a fuller welcome!
Annual Meeting
The 124th annual meeting will be held from
11am to 12:30pm on Sunday, January 29.
New parish leaders will be elected, reports
will be given on the work accomplished in
2016, a budget for 2017 will be presented,
and the new strategic plan will be high-
lighted. There will be child care with a sim-
ple lunch provided. Please save this date.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole
2017 Budget Forum
There will be an opportunity for parishion-
ers to learn about the 2017 parish budget for
St. Andrew’s at a forum at 11:30am today,
January 22 in Room 2. This forum will be
led by Alan Joachim, the head of the finance
committee. The rector and wardens will also
be present to answer any questions. The fi-
nal budget will be presented at the annual
meeting on January 29, after it has been ap-
proved by the vestry at its meeting on
January 24. All are welcome.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole
2017 Vestry Nominees
We are pleased to report that the nominating
committee has recruited a full slate of candi-
dates for a vote of the congregation at the
124th annual meeting on Sunday, January
29. Please pick up the annual report to read
about the slate of nominees.
These candidates have confirmed their
willingness to contribute their time and tal-
ents to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, and
we are grateful for their commitment and
leadership. Their biographical information
demonstrates the depth of knowledge and
experience that each of these exceptional
candidates brings to the church community.
—Ansley Martin, Chair
Nominating Committee: Wendy Haering-
Engels; Jane Givens; Anne Prensner; Tim
Raeke; and Michael Vanin, warden.
January Schedule for Rite-13,
Confirmation Prep and Youth Group
Rite-13, Confirmation prep, and youth
group will resume today, January 22.
— Rev. Catherine Healy
Kids’ Place Coffee
All parents with children ages 4 and under
are invited to bring their kids and stop by
Kids’ Place for coffee today, January 22,
after the 10am service. Come chat with the
clergy and meet other families with young
children at St. Andrew’s.
— Rev. Catherine Healy
Adult Christian Learning
Join us on Sunday, January 22 at 9am for
Reflections on Shabbat at Beth Elohim, when
four parishioners will share their experi-
ences at Shabbat, a shared meal, and a
Torah study at Temple Beth Elohim.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Souper Bowl Sunday
The Wellesley Food Pantry always needs
our help! We will have a special brown bag
Souper Bowl Drive on Sunday, February 5,
to help fill the shelves of the Food Pantry so
that qualified families can secure food for
these cold winter nights. The Wellesley Food
Pantry currently serves more than 200 fami-
lies. The foods most needed at the moment
are: canned sardines or salmon; stews; pasta
sauce; dried beans, lentils or peas; white rice
in 1 to 2lb bags; New England clam chow
der; and cream of mushroom soup—but all
donations are welcome. Please leave dona-
tions in the “Campbell’s Soup Can” in the
narthex. After Souper Bowl Sunday, please
leave all donations in the Food Pantry bin in
the narthex—we empty that bin regularly.
Thank you. — Margarethe Kulke
Faith and Practice
Please join us on Sunday, February 5 at
11:30am for How to Forgive. Forgiveness is a
key spiritual practice for Christians, but it is
hard to do. Come practice with us, and learn
some tips and some stories about the grace
and spiritual freedom found in forgiveness.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Hotel Toiletries
For many years, on the fourth Tuesday of
each month, St. Andrew’s parishioners have
prepared and served a meal to 75 people at
the Salvation Army’s Miracle Kitchen in
Framingham. In addition to providing a
healthy meal, we are going to start collecting
hotel toiletries (soap, lotion, shampoo, and
conditioner) that we will deliver to Miracle
Kitchen monthly. Therefore, if you travel, it
would be great if you could save the toilet-
ries the hotel provides and bring them to St.
Andrew’s. There is a box at the back of the
church where we will collect these items.
The folks who come for the meal will very
much appreciate being able to leave dinner
with a toiletry kit. Thank you. — Timothy
Phillips • [email protected]
Weekly Deadline
The weekly leaflet and e-Pistle announce-
ments and gratitudes (and anything else) for
inclusion, are due on Tuesdays at noon.
Please limit your announcement to 50-100
words. — Katharine Clark
Men’s Book Club
Our next meeting is Wednesday, February
8, at 7:30pm in the Harvey Room. We’ll dis-
cuss The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story
of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilker-
son. Join us for one session or for the whole
season. Snacks are served. —Michael Vanin
Revised Parish By-Laws Approved
The Standing Committee has approved a re-
vised set of our parish by-laws. Three provi-
sions were added/deleted in the approved
version:
Added language that would prevent
two or more members of the same
household or family from serving
concurrently on the vestry.
Deleted language that would allow the
rector to name a non-voting, ex-officio
member to the vestry for a one-year
term. Since all vestry meetings are
open to the parish, this language was
not necessary to allow the rector to ask
parishioners to participate in vestry
discussions.
Added language stating that any
formal organizations connected to the
parish (e.g., a St. Andrew’s food
pantry serving the community) must
have charters declaring their purposes,
defining their members, and
describing their scope of action. While
we currently do not have any such
organizations, it was prudent to add
this language, in case there are any
changes in the future.
We will need to re-approve our revised par-
ish by-laws at the annual meeting on Sun-
day, January 29. Please contact me with any
questions. — Lynda Sperry
A Note from the Treasurer’s Office
Offering envelopes for 2017 are available at
the back of the church. If you would like en-
velopes and have not ordered them, please
contact me in the Treasurer’s Office.
— Ruth Hubert • 781/235-7310
Illness and Off-Hour Emergencies
The clergy are always available to assist you.
Please email or call the clergy if you or a
member of your family expects to be in the
hospital and wishes to be visited. Also,
please let us know of names that should be
added to our prayer list. Our prayers and
concerns are with all those in need.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole • 603/831-4938
Nametags
Name tags are a great way to get to know
folks and help everyone feel welcome. St.
Andrew’s membership committee offers
lovely reusable magnetic name tags for all
members. If you would like a new or re-
placement name tag, please contact Jane
Andrews • [email protected]
Prayer Request Cards
In your pew, you will find yellow cards that
you can use to make a public or private
prayer request. Please place these cards in
the offering plate or give them to a member
of the clergy. — Rev. Catherine Healy
Gratitude Boston City Singers
Many thanks to The Boston City Singers who sang at the 10am
service last Sunday. They were absolutely brilliant and were
much appreciated by the congregation. The Boston City Singers
are led by Jane Money who was the Junior Choir director at St.
Andrew's for nine years, prior to Amanda Kern’s joining us. She
founded The Boston City Singers 20 years ago in Dorchester.
Vestry Christian Learning Will Nystrom • 508/785-9083 • [email protected]
Clerk Sarah Harris • 781/446-6355 • [email protected]
Communications Nancy Hancock • 508/308-8731 • [email protected]
Fellowship Jenny Sawyer • 781/235-1145 • [email protected]
Finance Alan Joachim • 781/237-2032 • [email protected]
Membership Becky Hamlin • 508/785-0405 • [email protected]
Outreach Debbie Osborn • 781/235-4315 • [email protected]
Personnel Paul Merry • 781/235-6223 • [email protected]
Property Matt King • 781/237-0870 • [email protected]
Stewardship Herb Manning • 781/237-1881 • [email protected]
Treasurer Arnout Eikeboom • 781/235-1052 • [email protected]
Wardens Lynda Sperry • 781/237-1106 • [email protected]
Michael Vanin • 617/835-0189 • [email protected]
Worship Winnie Faust • 781/235-2226 • [email protected]
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Staff Rector The Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole [email protected]
Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership
The Rev. Margaret Schwarzer [email protected]
Assistant Rector for Youth and Family
The Rev. Catherine Healy [email protected]
Pastoral Associate The Rev. Karen Vickers Budney [email protected]
Parish Administrator Katharine L. Clark [email protected]
Music Minister Helen Ward Mannix [email protected]
Financial Secretary Ruth Hubert [email protected]
Christian Learning Coordinator Susan Jackson [email protected]
Director of Youth Choirs Amanda Kern [email protected]
Sexton Steve Killeen [email protected]
Assistant Sextons Bill Clover and Matthew Killeen
Calendar The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 8am, 10am, and 5pm. The Holy
Eucharist is also celebrated every Wednesday at 7:30am. We offer healing prayer at
this service. Silent Contemplative Prayer is offered weekdays at 8:45am.
Senior Choir has rehearsal Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 9am;
Junior Choir also has rehearsal Sundays at 9am.
Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Friday,
9am to 12pm.
12-Step Programs Al-Anon, Tuesdays, 7:30pm; Men’s AA, Wednesdays, 8pm;
Women’s AA, Thursdays, 7pm; Emotions Anonymous, Saturdays, 9:30am; Sober
Sisters, Saturdays, 10:30am.
Sunday, January 22
9am Adult Christian Learning
9:45am Kids’ Place, Church School,
and Rite-13
11am Kids’ Place Coffee
11:30am 2017 Budget Forum
5pm Confirmation Prep
6:45pm High School Youth Group
Tuesday, January 24
5:15pm Service at Salvation Army
Miracle Kitchen
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
Sunday, January 29
9am Adult Christian Learning
9:45am Kids' Place, Church School,
and Rite-13
11am Annual Meeting