All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020

Trinity Episcopal Church 234 Spring Garden Street

Easton, Pennsylvania 18042

“Discovering, Sharing, Living God’s Love” The Rt. Rev. Kevin D. Nichols, Bishop

The Rev. Canon Andrew T. Gerns, Rector 610-252-7645 – cell: 610-392-4112 – rector@trinityeaston.org

The Rev. Raymond L. Harbort, Priest Associate M. Chad Levitt, Director of Music

Richelle Hauanio, Administrator 610-253-0792 - parish@trinityeaston.org - www.trinityeaston.org

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Welcome to Trinity Church! The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the companionship of

the Holy Spirit be with you always! We are glad that you have come to share in the worship of God with us today!

We ask you to please turn phone off or put on Airplane mode to reduce interference with Live feed.

About our Worship An outline for each service with lessons and prayers are in this bulletin as well as via You Tube at trinityeaston.org.

Virtual Coffee and Fellowship Join us at 11a.m. for the online Coffee Hour, provided through Zoom. On your favorite device:

computer, IPad, smartphone. Email agerns@gmail.com to sign up! Special Needs

We can provide rice-based wafers on request. We have versions of the bulletin in larger type. If walking is difficult, the Eucharistic ministers are glad to come to you. Simply inform an usher.

Parking In addition to the parking lot behind the church and (on Sundays) in the bank lot, there are two Sunday visitor spaces in Sitgreaves Alley near the Chapel. For on-street parking after 12 PM on Sunday, please see an usher for a dashboard placard for visitors that you can sign out.

For the Children Children who are baptized are welcome to receive communion.

Play-N-Pray Table – While we have put away the books and the toy bags because of COVID-19, we have left the play area carpet and table in place. Please bring your own activities and use the nearby pews both forward and rear-facing to sit with your kids in the back of the church.

Other Information The Restroom is near the Chapel: Go through the door near the lectern. To return to the service you must go outside and walk around to the front entrance to re-enter. Changing table equipped. See the trinirtyeaston.org, The Glad Tidings and our e-news weekly newsletter email for news, sign-ups and parish info! Hand sanitizer dispensers are in the rear of the church, near the chapel and in the rest rooms.

We’d love to get to know you better! Please speak to the rector and a member of vestry after the service. You may complete a white guest card found in the pew and place it in the offering plate; and also sign the guest book in the back of Church before you leave. Again, thank you for worshipping with us!

Ministry Assistants 9:30 AM: MC / Vestry Contact: Gretchen Reed Camera 1: Caswell Cooke Camera 2: Terry Gangaware Lector: Paula Hannagan Intercessor: Nina Olieman Ushers: Pete Olieman Gretchen Reed Altar Guild: Donna Meneeley Virtual Choir: Soprano: Melissa Bilza, Peg Gerns, Sally Morrison, Katie Skwirut, Lyla Vanhoven Alto: Nina Olieman, Lisa Wilson Tenor: M.Chad Levitt, Robert Olieman Bass: Andrew Gerns, Robert Olieman

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9:30 AM – Holy Eucharist, Rite II “*” = As you are able, please stand. Prelude: Choral Phrygien Jehan Alain Please stand as the chancel party enters

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 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.

* Song of Praise: S-278 (Sung by the Trinity Virtual Choir) Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his 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 the Father: 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

*Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

We ask you to please turn phones off or put on Airplane mode to reduce interference with Live feed.

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Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE WORD OF GOD (The congregation may be seated)

The Lessons A Reading from Revelation. (7:9-17) After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. "For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Psalm: 34:1-10, 22 (Said in unison) Benedicam Dominum 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the Lord; * let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; let us exalt his Name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me *

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and delivered me out of all my terror. 5 Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; * happy are they who trust in him! 9 Fear the Lord, you that are his saints, * for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger, * but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good. 22 The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him. A Reading from First John. (3:1-3) See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12), People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

(Please face the reader for the reading of the Gospel) When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.”Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Sermon The Rev. Canon Andrew T. Gerns Renewal of Baptismal Vows In Holy Baptism, we have become part of the Body of Christ that great fellowship of believers in all times and places. As members of Christ’s body, we are inheritors of God’s kingdom with the saints in light. Let us now renew the vows of our baptism by which God has made us a holy people.

Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

People I do. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and

earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin,

repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God’s help.

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Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as

yourself? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect

the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

* Prayers of the People The Deacon (when present) introduces the prayers, saying:

In communion with all the saints, and in the name of Jesus, let our prayers ascend to God whose children we are, saying: Hear us, O Holy One. For the Church: _____, that we may daily turn to God for strength, vision, and the courage to be faithful disciples. Hear us, O Holy One. For this parish family, especially: _____, that we who share in the heavenly feast may be joined together with those of all times and ages in one Body of faith, service, and witness to God. Hear us, O Holy One. For our several ministries especially: _____, and our Mission of the Month: _____. Hear us, O Holy One. For those who hold us in their prayers especially: _____. Hear us, O Holy One. For peace in our world, and in our cities, remembering: _____, and all in authority, that God will open our minds and hearts to respect the dignity of every human being. Hear us, O Holy One. For those affected by the fires in California and Colorado, those on the Gulf Coast impacted by storms, and those living in the shadows of fear, violence, and poverty, that they may be kept safe in the hollow of God's hand. Hear us, O Holy One. For this nation and all who will be voting, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit, and make choices which honor our baptismal vows and affirm God's Way of Love. Hear us, O Holy One.

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For refugees, immigrants and all who live in a strange land, and for all those who are in need of our prayers, remembering especially_____, that they may find refuge and healing in God's care. Hear us, O Holy One. In thanksgiving for those who have gone before us in the faith, that we may be inspired by them to greater efforts to live the Gospel and trust in God's gift of salvation. Hear us, O Holy One.

The people may add their own petitions and thanksgivings. Lifting our voices with all creation, with Mary, the God-bearer, with the spirits of the blessed, with the holy patriarchs, prophets, and martyrs, and all the saints and souls of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Holy One we give praise and glory. Celebrant: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for the triumph of Christ in the lives of your saints. Receive the prayers we offer this day and make us one with all your saints in the fullness of Christ's body, so that we may rise again to glory with him who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

* Confession of Sin Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God and our Neighbor: Leader and People 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.

The Celebrant gives the absolution. 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. Amen.

* The Peace (All greet one another from a distance with a bow) The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

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THE HOLY COMMUNION * Offertory Hymn: 287 (1-5, 8) (Sung by the Trinity Virtual Choir) Sine Nomine 1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might: thou, Lord their Captain in the well fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, the one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia! 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia! 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia! 5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia! 8. From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia, Alleluia!

* Eucharistic Prayer A: (Please remain standing throughout The Great Thanksgiving.)

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 our thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

The Celebrant says the Proper Preface.

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: (sung by the Trinity Virtual Choir) 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.

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The Celebrant continues 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.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues 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. As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

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Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

* The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept.

[Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.] The Celebrant says the following invitation: The Gifts of God for the People of God.

The People will receive communion as they leave the sanctuary at the end of the service.

* Pre-Communion Prayer The Celebrant says: Let us pray. People and Celebrant say: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you feed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Recognition of Ministry Completed and a Farewell to a Departing

Priest After the (pre-) Communion Prayer, the departing priest comes before the assembly, joined by

the other clergy and the Wardens of the parish.

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Leader 1: Sisters and brothers, Jesus commissioned his disciples to preach the Good News to the ends of the earth. Today we send our friend, Raymond [and his husband, Hank], to announce the Gospel in new ways. Let us pray. (Silence.) Leader 1: (Andrew) O God, you have blessed this community through Raymond’s priestly ministry: We give you humble and hearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared in these years now past. Silence Leader 2: (Deacon Fran) We thank you for your patience with us despite our blindness and slowness of heart. We thank you for your grace, forgiveness, and mercy as we have sought together to do your will and listen for the Holy Spirit in our midst. Silence Leader 3: (Senior Warden) We thank you for his many gifts and for the work to teach us, guides us, administer the sacraments among us, and for his care for us. Silence Leader 4: (Junior Warden) We thank you for your never-failing presence with us through these years, and for the deeper knowledge of you and of each other which we have attained together. Silence Leader 3: (Senior Warden) We thank you for those who have been joined to this part of Christ’s family through baptism. We thank you for opening our hearts and minds again and again to your Word, and for feeding us abundantly with the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Silence Leader 2: (Deacon Fran) Now, we pray, be with those who leave and with us who stay; and grant that all of us, by drawing ever nearer to you, may always be close to each other in the communion of all your saints, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. BLESSING Leader 1 (Father Gerns): Let us ask for God’s blessing upon our brother.

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All: (The Assembly joins in saying this prayer together.) Lord Jesus, who is the Word made flesh, from the beginning of creation you named and claimed us for yourself. Look with kindness upon your servant, Raymond, who leaves this community, marked by your cross, fed by your word, filled with our care, and sent to be your presence to all he meets. Guide him on the way, and bless him with your wisdom, that he may be a word of hope for a world in need, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * Closing Hymn: 556 (1-3, 5 &7)(Sung by the Trinity Virtual Choir) Marion 1. Rejoice, ye pure in heart! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Your glorious banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing. 2. With all the angel choirs, with all the saints of earth, pour out the strains of joy and bliss, true rapture, noblest mirth. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing. 3. Your clear hosannas raise, and alleluias loud; while answering echoes upward float, like wreaths of incense cloud. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing. 5. Still lift your standard high, still march in form array, as warriors through the darkness toil, till dawns the golden day. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice give thanks and sing. 7. Then on, ye pure in heart! Rejoice, give thanks and sing! Your glorious banner wave on high the cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing.

* Blessing (Departing priest may bless the people) The blessing, peace and mercy of God Almighty, the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

* Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Postlude: Ein’ feste Burg unser Gott Max Reger

Receiving Communion After the hymn, exit through the side entrance when the ushers dismiss you. Please maintain a safe distance (6 feet apart) and cleanse your hands with the sanitizer provided. Go to the table in the hallway and take one of the cups containing the Blessed Sacrament as one of the clergy says, “The Body of Christ, The Bread of Heaven.” Carefully carry the Sacrament outdoors and reverently consume it at a safe distance from other people or in your car.

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In Our Prayers This Week

During our Daily Offices and mid-week worship, we will remember these concerns, people and ministries. We ask you to include them in your prayers this week. Pray for the Anglican Communion, especially Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop and for all members of the Church of the Province of West Africa. Pray for the Diocese of Bethlehem, especially Kevin our Bishop; for Andrew and Raymond our priests, Fran, our Deacon, and for Good Shepherd Church, Scranton and Lifelong Christian Formation Pray for the Lehigh Conference of Churches and for the unity of all the churches. Pray for those who hold us in their prayers, especially Brother David (Gerns), Companions of Saint Luke, Order of Saint Benedict Pray for our nation and all in authority: Donald, our President, Tom our Governor, Sal our Mayor and all in positions of public trust. Pray for those who serve our country in the armed forces at home and abroad, especially Seth Steinmetz, Gabriel Gonzalez, Thomas Brett, Justin Akers, Jesse Hauze, Jamie Hauze, Dominic Hanson, Tyler Page, Alex Sansone, Kenny Rae, Hans Heindl, Tristin Lascelle, Mike Guerra, Tanya Tanguay, Oriana Marcial, Erin. Pray for peace and an end to war, Pray for peace and for the victims of violent conflict anywhere in the world. Pray for those who work for peace. Pray for our congregation, especially Sean and Connor Siddons, Carol Sullivan, John E. Smith Jr. Pray for our congregations’ several ministries, especially our lay leaders, clergy and staff, Our Accolytes, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers and our Mission of the Month: New Bethany Ministries. Pray for the sick, those in special need and those who care for them Anne Nourse, Will Perkowsky, Tess Gadwa, Mike Bennett, Christopher Maitland, Donna Evans, Uliana Maciujec,

Receiving Communion BEFORE CONSUMING THE SACRAMENT you may pray: Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. Amen. - or – Risen Lord, Bread of life, May you live in me and I in you evermore. Amen. AFTER CONSUMING THE SACRAMENT you may pray: O Lord Jesus Christ, who in a wonderful Sacrament has left unto us a memorial of thy cross and passion as well as thy glorious resurrection and ascension: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of thy redemption; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Spiritual Communion: For those unable to receive in person, this prayer may be said:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament of your most precious Body and Blood. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come into my heart spiritually, which was joined to you in Holy Baptism. And so, in this moment, I embrace your presence and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

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Janine Schippang, May Raad, Jean Kneebone, Bp. Jack Croneberger, Cliff Wilson, Justin Serfass, Rosa Baerga, Logan Erdie, Val Hoover, Mary Rush, Grace Miles, Caitlin Ouelette, Mittie Lewis, Helen Forshaw, Timothy Lewis, Julie Ozazauchi, Jim Todak, Joanne MacAndrew, Helen Slezak, Brian Goldthorp, Jean Cali, Nancy Kemp, Bethany Morrison, Dana Pounds, Don DeBacco, Dawn, Paul, Alyson, Woody Kneebone, Amy Kellerman, Peg Claster, Fr. Jim Gill, Joe, Dan Wilson, Ray Augustine, Carroll Young, Zee Maddah, Peter Genthner, Grace Goodin, John Reid, Sabastian Perkowsky, Ray Counterman, Ilona Osborne, M. J. Cali, Betsy Tate, Conrad Miller, Rich Moody, Rosemary Woronowicz, Karen Metzger, the Welch family, Carolyn, Bill Broun & Annmarie Drury, Carol Sullivan, Michael Woronowicz, Elaine, Mandy and Davis family, Lexi, Daniel Ackerman, Kaimalu Hauanio, Rich Dean, Isaac Hauanio, Ann F., Jean Cali, Erin, Pat Romano, Kris Pennypacker, Laura Counterman, Jaymie Hommel, Norma, Joe Corona. Pray for the homebound and shut-in: Winifred McCluskey, Marcia Hobart, Mary James, Grace Miles, Anne Nourse, Jean Kneebone, Carol Sullivan, Marie Dupont. Pray for those who have died: All those on the All Saint’ Memorial List (for whom the alter flowers are given), Olga Helen Holly (for whom the Sanctuary Lamp burns).

Calendar and Announcements The deadline for the December newsletter is November 20th.

Submissions via Parish Office, “in-boxes” or via parish@trinityeaston.org Sunday, November 1

All Saints Sunday 9:30 AM – Holy Eucharist, II

Facebook Live

Monday, November 2 Parish Office Closed

Tuesday, November 3 Election Day

10:00 AM Election Day Eucharist

Wednesday, November 4 William Temple

12:10PM -- Holy Eucharist II – Chapel / Sanctuary & Facebook

Live Thursday, November 5

Friday, November 6 Saturday, November 7

12:00 PM – Ark Soup Kitchen- Conine Hall

Sunday, November 8

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

9:30 AM – Holy Eucharist, II -- Church (Limit of 50 people) & on Facebook Live (Pre-registration required. Call the Parish Office.)

Hospitalizations Please call the parish office or Fr. Andrew Gerns at home whenever you or a family member go into the hospital, even if you’ve signed the hospital clergy card! Do not count on the hospital to call the parish, they probably will not.

When you are discharged from the hospital, please call the office and let us know as the hospitals will not inform us of your discharge whether to home or to another facility.

Parish Prayer List: To add to the prayer list, please call the church office. We update on a bi-weekly basis. Let us know if a person needs to stay on our list.

Current and Upcoming PARISH

Stay Connected with Each Other: Please remember to check on those who are most at risk, the elderly, the homebound, and those whose jobs put them at the front-line of our community’s response. Pray for those with the Coronavirus, those who are at risk, those tending the sick, and those researching a vaccine and a better way of handling this.

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Registering for In-Person Worship Is Easy!: With our return to in-person worship, we want everyone to know that registering for services is easy, and should not be an obstacle if you want to come to church! We have set up Realm for this purpose, which works very well if you are comfortable with the technology. However, if you are not comfortable with Realm, please reach out for assistance to get registered. Even with the 25-person capacity per service, we generally have seats to spare each week. If you use Realm, you will see how many people are signed up to attend the service (or ‘Event’), and you can sign up on Saturday or even Sunday morning until 8:30 a.m. as long as there are spaces remaining. So, how can you register to attend in-person worship? Register on Realm at any time before the start of a service....OR During the work week, contact the parish office at 610-253-0792 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or parish@trinityeaston.org.....OR After the church office closes on Friday, call Nina Olieman - until 8:30 AM on Sunday morning - at 610-253-2143. Please be assured that we can and will accommodate walk-ins and visitors on Sunday mornings! We look to maximize attendance at our services, so that all parishioners, families and children will come and enjoy participation in in-person worship. If you have any question, please reach out to the parish office either by email: parish@trinityeaston.org or by phone: 610-253-0792.

Please Let Us Care For You: If you are ill in the hospital or at home, please call the Parish Office: 610-253-0792 and let us know (or have a family member or friend do it for you) so that we can hold you in prayer, visit you, bring the Sacraments, and provide you with pastoral care. Both St. Luke's and Lehigh Valley Health Network will allow clergy visits in cases of emergency only during the COVID-19 situation. It is essential that you let us know if you are being hospitalized. In some cases, when access is limited, the clergy (Fr. Andrew, Fr. Raymond, or Deacon Fran) will coordinate with the Pastoral Care staffs of the various hospitals for visits. If at all possible, please let the clergy know in advance so that we may meet you for anointing and the Sacrament of the Sick before you are admitted or go in for your procedure. Likewise, let us know when you are discharged from the hospital, transferred to rehab, or sent home. Hospitals will not inform us of a discharge or to where a patient is sent after they leave the hospital. Please note that during this time, Lay Eucharistic Visitors will not be visiting either in homes, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities. If a visit is needed, contact one of the clergy or call the office.

Donations: Trinity's budget is on-going even if the parish is not gathering in person for worship services. Please remember to keep your pledges and extra-mile up-to-date. Donations may be made by mail to Trinity Church 234 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042 or by using the PayPal button on Trinity's website: trinityeaston.org

New Forward Day-by-Day: The November 2020-January 2021 Day-by-Day’s have arrived. We are creating a subscription list so that we can mail the Forward Day By Days to everyone when they arrive. If you would like a copy, please contact the parish office and we will place you on the list and mail one to you.

Resources for Kids and Young People: Check out this website from St. Luke's, Lebanon, PA, by the Rev. Mary Kisner with all kinds of activities, games, videos, and stories for each Sunday in Easter including The Sunday Paper and the Sunday Paper Junior for you to read and color for each Sunday in Eastertide. Go to http://www.journeyinfaith-stlukeslebanon.org/current-liturgical-season-eastertide.html to share in the fun! -- Fr. Andrew+

Parish Office and Contacting Us: The Parish Office will keep its normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday--UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. If you are experiencing a pastoral emergency and need to contact Father Andrew, please call him at 610-392-4112. You may also email him at: agerns@gmail.com. If you do need to drop by the parish office, please call first: 610-253-0792.

Adult Confirmation Classes: The Adult Confirmation classes which were to be held March through May has been postponed. We are working on having the class offered On-Line via our ChurchNext On-Line Academy. Please stay tuned for rescheduled dates. If you have questions, call or text Fr. Gerns at 610-392-4112 or email him at agerns@gmail.com.

2020 Flower Chart: We are starting the calendar for next year’s open dates to donate flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a special date/event. Flowers, candle rings and sprays are $53 (prices subject to change) and you will be billed directly from Mycalyn’s Florist. Please take note of special seasonal instructions and please print clearly. Please call parish office at 610-253-0792 to put your loved one on the calendar.

Scheduling and Repairing? Tell us! Any repairs/improvements, etc. whether grounds or building or event related, need to be communicated to the parish office. The parish office, will inform Fr. Andrew, Bill Korp, and other appropriate point persons that may need to be informed. This level of communication will help prevent conflicts and ensure that all involved are on the same page. Thank you.

LOVE IN ACTION Ark Soup Kitchen: Our Mission to help those in need is continuing to be a success! We have seen an increase in

community meals being served on Saturday’s. Our dedicated Kitchen Crew from our parish continue to follow CDC

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guidelines to protect our clients and each other. Volunteer groups are also being trained and scheduled through August. If you have any questions, call Gretchen Reed at 484-695-1476. November Mission of the Month–Project of Easton: Their mission is to build a better community by helping people help themselves and providing them with support and instruction in the skills needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their goals. ProJeCt is a faith-based ministry. The Pro stands for Protestant, the Je for Jewish, and the Ct for Catholic. ProJeCt believes that education is key to helping people help themselves. They invest in research-based, rigorously evaluated school and workforce preparation services that teach clients the skills needed to increase their upward mobility. ProJeCt impacts over 5000 people every year. Their literacy programs help children learn better in school and benefit their parents in acquiring jobs that can sustain their families. They also have a food bank that provides nutritious food and personal care items for their clients. ProJeCt has recently requested that Trinity provide PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY for their food pantry instead of CEREAL, for the time being. Our church has been a big help to their ministry in providing food for their clients, and they greatly appreciate our participation.

PB&J Update At the request of the ProJeCt of Easton food pantry, Trinity has been asked to temporarily switch from being the "Cereal Church" to being the "PB & J Church". Gifts of any texture Peanut Butter and any flavor of Jelly or Jam will be accepted. They are asking for donations of household size jars of each (not commercial sizes). If you have been collecting cereal at home, do not hesitate to donate it. All nonperishable food items will be gratefully accepted, but going forward, please switch to buying PB&J for this ministry. You may bring food donations to the Trinity office and we will deliver them to ProJeCt. Please call the office at 610-253-0792 to alert us that you are going to be coming. So far, even with our closure, we collected a total of 34 jars of Peanut Butter, 44 Jars of Jelly and 11 boxes of cereal for the month of October. Every cent you spend on nutritious nonperishable food goes directly to help those in need at the ProJeCt food pantry in downtown Easton. Thanks to everyone who has stepped up to help. We can now be called the PB&J Church! Blessings, Mission and Outreach

This is NOT Sunday School has launched. Brought to you by Forward Movement, ChurchNext, and Forma. Even if we can’t have Church School in person, we can still draw closer to Jesus Christ! That's the aim of a new learning experience called “This is NOT Sunday School.” This is a free, weekly online resource is intergenerational, making it a perfect tool for families and people of all ages. This is NOT Sunday School can be used at home by families or online with groups from congregations. Each session takes about one hour to complete and can be completed at a time convenient for individuals or groups. Here is the link: https://www.churchnext.tv/library/this-is-not-sunday-school/169476/about/ .

Election Day Communion NEW TIME! Come and Pray for our nation on Election Day on Tuesday,

November 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM! Churches around the country are again holding Communion Services on Election Day in this prayerful, non-partisan worship. Please call 610-253-0792 or e-mail parish@trinityeaston.org to sign up.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ Offerings made to the glory of God and in Loving Memory… The Candles and Candle Oil are given in Loving Memory of JOAN C. RUMFIELD. … of those from the parish who have died since All Saints Day, 2019: (* Indicates interred in the Memorial Garden) Lois Sherrer Adele Hartman*

Carol Speirs Anne Thornton

… of those who are interred in the Memorial Garden:Rickey Acker Robley W. Adams Rose Adams

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Anita Mae Anderson Hilda M. Aschoff Frederick A. Avila Clifford E. Bailey Charles P. Barnett, M.D. Martha O. Barnett Jean Betty Baumann Fred Baumann Susan Y. Berka Margaret Bond Isabella Boyce Robert Dean Bowyer James Lannier Bright David M. Brown Frank J. Cascio Janet G. Charney Charles Chipman, Jr. Gayle Chipman Miriam J. Conine Margaret C. Corona Maryann E. Corona Joseph P. Corona, Sr. Robert B. Craig Martha L. Craig Florence May Curnow Orvetta C. Curnow William C. Curnow, Jr. Ida Rosina Deringer Trevor A. Diehl Anna M. Gill Doremus Marie Doyle William Lewis Doyle Sarah K. Early Cliff Edwards Jane K. Edwards Tommy D. Edwards Heikki K. Elo Bernard E. Fabregas, Jr.

Elizabeth M. Fabregas Donald E. Fahr Willis Fleck Dimoretta W. Flint George J. Flint, Jr. Frank Gerken Jane B. Gerken Mary A. Butler Green James Grieve June E. Grube Kenneth R. Hartman Edward H. Hasbrouck, Sr. Mildred A. Hasbrouck Marion L. Hedden George M. Henderson Marion C. Hodge Erma K. Hughes Robert Wesley Hughes Arthur D. Hunter Gertrude Hunter Robert James Sr. Loraine Y. Johnson Betty Erb Jones Elsa E. Jones Robert Randolph Jones Walter A. Jones John C. Kapke Jeffrey J. Kasander James Walter Kay Charles Frederick Kloepfer Kenneth T. Kuper Susan S. Kuper John Milton Lanyon, Sr. Doris J. Lehman

Daniel O. Lichtenwalner Irene I. Lichtenwalner Bruce Charles Locke Constance C. Logothetis John B. Maitland Frank P. McCluskey Donald Dell McCray Jean E. McCray Mary Grace McCray Mary A. McCorkle Frances L. McKee Violet W. Meade Emily W. Mendillo Margaret Metcalf David Middleton Henry Maxwell Miller May Ashmead Miller Patricia Maxwell Miller Berenice Brown Moore Mary Frances Moser Michael Motsek Theresa M. Motsek Barbara Knight Murphy Joseph T. Murphy Gertrude Charlotte Page Maybelle A. Pascal Dr. Samuel Pascal Patricia Murphy Pearl Charles Robert Pettit The Rev. David C. Pettit Margaret Ellis Pettit William K. Pierce Frank D. Piperato, Sr. Caroline P. Pfretzschner

Paul A. Pfretzschner Lillian Pihlblad Angelina B. Potts Donald Potts David A. Reed Charles R. Rudtner, Sr. Harrison T. Sales Nevin James Seip Richard I. Shaneberger Elsie Silfies Elizabeth S. Slager Theodore Slager, Jr. Geraldine R. Smith Robert W. Speirs Louis T. Stableford Nancy A. Stableford Nancy Maiorana Stanley Stephen Louis Stine Fredi W. Straussfogel Grace Emmons Taylor Grace E. Trimble Roger David Trommelen Mary Anne (Unger) Turner Harlan L. Tuthill George C. Watson Isabelle F. Watson Thomas J. Wichie Clair E. Williams Dorothy Gladys Williams James E. Williams Michele S. Wilson B. Wright Yocum Mary S. Yocum

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… of those who are family and friends remembered by parishioners:

Sylvia Lutz Mom & Dad Lutz Mom & Dad DeGeralamo Loved ones of the Woronowicz & Sandt families Johnny Lindsay Quentin de Streel Barbara Lindsay James J. Brown Angela B. Welch Robert J. Welch Peter E. Hannagan Mary & Pasqual Cerulli Mary & William Hess Shirlee & Donald DeBacco Family & friends of the DeBacco & Kloepfer family Loved ones of the Morrison, Cahill & Ghignone families John B. Maitland David & James Rossetti Matilda Yost Elizabeth Beasnett Beth Ann, Maribeth, Mother, Father & loved ones of the Cali family Jeffrey Kasander George C. Watson

Family & friends of the Watson & Goldthorp families Maryann Corona Joseph & Margaret Corona,Sr. Kenneth & Mary Kohler Clara Satre Loved ones of the Richards family Family & Friends of the Haighs & Jacksons Loved ones of the Voden & Treske families Janet Charney Loved ones of the Charney & Goulstone families Family & friends of Anne Thornton The Rev. William H. Gerns,

Jr., Deacon Francis Hand Gerns Meyers & Mary Hand Hermann & Evelyn Wilson William H. Gerns, Sr. Nancy Kathleen Wood Allen Hunt Wood Lily G. Wood Louis C. Wood Maugarette G. Carnes

Francis S. Carnes Malcolm Carnes Mike Poitras John Treadwell The Rev. George Thacher & Ethel P. Lascelle Austin Thacher & Carmen D. Lascelle Anthony & Carmen Magaña Diana Magaña Michael Magaña John & Lucy Miller Gerald W. & Carmela Hauze Barbara A. Hauze Dolores Hauze DeSieno Carrie Ann Dayanan Hauanio Peter & Sarah Hauanio The loved ones of the Hauze,

Hauanio & Lascelle family

William & Lucy Perkowsky William P. Perkowsky Steve Drozda Gabriele Whittier Anne E. Winkler Joan S. Luckie Sister Marie Helen Sister Lura Grace Sister Loraine Johnson

William & Mary Ashby Mark Ashby Michael & Theresa Motsek Erma K. Hughes Alberta Medlar Dell & Jean McCray Donald, Mary Grace & Dwight McCray Harry & Reta VanEmburg Mark Kneebone Alice May Palmer Richard Apgar Robert H.& Dorothy R. Maitland Leon, Elizabeth & Ada Mae Sardegna Nunzio & Angeline

Scagliotta Mary Ann Wentz Charles, Clara & Robert

Rheil Edwin James Charles Merlo Ira H. Stauffer Carolyn R. Fegan & Lloyd F. Fegan Jr. Bruce McKim Richard Vaill William & Mary Curtis Richard “Dick” Johnston

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One Step

Further November 1, 2020

All Saints Sunday Revelation 7:9-17 Instead of an Old Testament reading this All Saints’ Day, we hear one of the seven visions given to John. He tells of the vast number of holy men and women who served God faithfully in their lifetime and now surround the heavenly throne of glory.

1 John 3:1-3 We do not know what our life after death will be like. Our faith is that we shall see and know completely the Christ whom we follow here, and so we shall be like him.

Matthew 5:1-12 In these strange paradoxes we call the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches us who are the holy people in God’s sight, the ones who will find his blessings as his kingdom comes.

‘Agnus Day’ by Pastor Jim Wetzstein The really famous martyrs have publicists.

A Stewardship Reflection… A favorite hymn, often used at All Saints Day celebrations is # 287, “For all the Saints…” Who are the saints now on the “Godward” side of your life who encourage you to give thanks, not only for their lives by your examples of loving discipleship, but also by your willingness to be ever grateful for all they know (and you know) God has given you? This is our particular day to remember all the blessed saints – especially those who have gone before us here, having served God faithfully in this parish. They were good and diligent stewards – quietly and continually supporting His work in many ways while living lives of integrity and courage. May it be yet another of God’s gifts for us to join them at the banquet when our days here are done. Let light perpetual shine upon them.

Next Week’s Lessons: The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 27– Year A (Revised Common Lectionary-Episcopal Edition)

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7, 22; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 COPYRIGHT INFO:

Service Music: Unless otherwise noted: The Rite Song copyright © 1999, Church Publishing Inc., The Hymnal 1982 Service Music, License No. 3128-02628-4753. One Step Further: Introductions to the Lessons: A Resourcebook for Lectors. Notes and Introductions to the Bible Readings According to the Revised Common Lectionary and the Common Worship Lectionary by Mike Stone, published by The Columbia Press, Copyright © 2000, M. G. Stone. Edited by Fr. Andrew Gerns for Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton. Cartoon: Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein, copyright as indicated. Used with permission. Prayers of the People: The Rev. Canon Clifford B. Carr, used with permission. Stewardship Reflection: by Jan Charney for the Diocese of Bethlehem Stewardship Commission. Other Copyright information as indicated.