Welcome to Sunday Morning at St. John’s We are gathered to celebrate God’s gifts and sent to respond to the needs of the world.

Psalm 23, Kyoto, Japan

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2020

8:00 t 10:00

Welcome to Our Worship This service is happening online. To participate call 312.626.6799 or click https://zoom.us/j/388061739

We hope you will find your time with us meaningful and joyful. We believe God continues to speak to us through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, and whenever we join together in prayer, song, and communion. The words and music of the service are found in this booklet and in the blue Hymnal.

This bulletin incorporates two services. The 8:00 service follows the shaded text in the right-hand column. The 10:00 follows the text on the left-hand column with music indicated by service time. All other text is shared.

Our Words The words of the service are from The Book of Common Prayer, Enriching our Worship and The Book of Occasional Worship, Psalter for the Christian People. The scripture passages are from a Bible paraphrase, The Message, by Eugene Peterson.

Our Music The music is from The Hymnal 1982, My Heart Sings Out, Lift Every Voice and Sing, Wonder, Love and Praise, Enriching Our Music 1&2, Voices Found, Gather Comprehensive, Psalms for All Seasons and Black Mountain Liturgy. Our Movements While there are different customs of standing and kneeling in Episcopal worship, you are invited to sit at any time, according to your needs and comfort. You are welcome to follow the symbols indicating gestures used in worship: † cross oneself B bow \⁄ raise your arms.

Our Prayers If you would like to be included in the Prayers of the People, or want to add someone, please fill out the blue card in the pews. You must have the permission of the person to include them in the prayers. You can also call or e-mail the office. People remain on the list for about a month.

If you would like to contribute to the flower, votive, or sanctuary candle fund, please use the yellow envelopes in your pew or email Lisa at parishoffice@stjohnschicago.com.

To Help you Worship There are bags of art supplies, books and toys available for anyone, please ask an usher.

Children are welcome in worship; childcare is also available during the service, please ask an usher for directions.

As a courtesy to all, please set your electronic devices to silent

Donations for the Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Lamp are given by the Parish to the Glory of God.

The Word of God (10:00) Prelude Praised Be Almighty God by J. S. Bach

Please stand at the sound of the clacker.

A PENITENTIAL ORDER (10:00) (8:00) Presider † Blessed be the God of our

salvation: People Who bears our burdens and

forgives our sins.

† Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins. His mercy endureth for ever.

The Decalogue

Please stand or kneel as you are able.

Hear the commandments of God to his people:

I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage. You shall have no other gods but me.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God.

Lord have mercy.

Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.

Lord have mercy.

Honor your father and your mother.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit murder.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not steal.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness.

Lord have mercy.

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Lord have mercy.

Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Please kneel. Silence may be kept.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.

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.

(8:00) Trisagion Please stand. Said three times.

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy upon us.

(10:00) Trisagion The Hymnal 1982, S#99 Holy God Please stand.

Music: Plainsong, Mode 1; adapt. Bruce E. Ford (b. 1947); acc. Arthur Rhea (b. 1919); Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a onetime use reprint license for congregational use.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Please be seated. 1 Samuel 16:1-13

The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the LORD said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” Samuel did what the LORD commanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?” He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.

When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the LORD.” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.” He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 23 Dominus regit me Read in unison.

1 The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.

2 You make me lie down in green pastures * and lead me beside still waters.

3 You revive my soul * and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

SECOND READING Ephesians 5:8-14

Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

“Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you.”

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

(8:00) Gospel Acclamation Please stand. He shall give His angels charge over thee;

To keep thee in all thy ways.

(10:00) Gospel Acclamation Taizé The Kingdom of God is justice and peace Please stand and sing. Repeat as needed.

Text: Community of Taizé; Tune: Community of Taizé © 2001, Les Presses de Taizé, GIA Publications, Inc., agent.

THE HOLY GOSPEL John 9:1-41

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. †

B Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. †

B Glory be to thee, O Lord.

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”

They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.”

The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already

agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age; ask him.”

So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?” And they drove him out.

Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin remains.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

B Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel of the Lord.

B Praise be to thee, O Christ.

(10:00) The Gospel Acclamation is repeated.

SERMON

Please be seated.

Silence follows the sermon.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE While the service is online you can speak prayers or type them into the comment box in Zoom. In the silences following each petition, all are invited to offer prayer silently or aloud.

Leader With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls.

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, especially

Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury), Michael Curry (Presiding Bishop), Jeffrey Lee (our bishop), Kara Wagner Sherer (our priest), Tom Irvine, Bettina Daszczuk (our wardens), Brian Hosking (our treasurer), Khara Gonzales, Alex Menocal, Erica Zazo, Teresa Ferris, Chris Horlacher, Alyssa Ketelsen, Juanita Raman, Sarah Royston, Mike Underhill (our vestry members), Maile Solis, Juanita Raman (baptism anniversary). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For all those affected by the coronavirus and quarantine. For those who have died and their families, for those who are sick, for medical workers, for those who must work and those who work from home, for those who have lost their jobs, for those who are lonely and those who are overwhelmed by family, and for those who are anxious, especially

Georgia Orchowski (nurse), Stephen Cohn (doctor), Megan Menocal (nurse), Madeleine Wagner Sherer (medical scribe), Jennifer and the Day family (family of Susan Turner, exposed to COVID 19), Lyn, Larry, Beth (friends of Susan Turner, healthcare professionals). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For our President, Governors, and Mayors and for all in authority, especially

Donald Trump (our president), the US Congress, Elizabeth Martin-Shukrun (diplomat), US Armed Forces, Patrick Kennelly (nephew of Kathleen Martin, US Navy, sent to Middle East), Richard Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Mike Quigley (our federal legislators), J.B. Pritzker (our governor), Jaime Andrade, Iris Martinez (our state legislators), Lori Lightfoot (our mayor), Jim Gardiner (our alderman), the Chicago Police Department, Chris Salus (CFD). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, especially

Vicki Westerhoff (famer for Genesis Growers). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For ourselves, in thanksgiving for the blessings we have received, and for the grace to remember and celebrate our gifts, especially

Jerry Kaganove (friend of Dolly York, cancer cleared), Patrick Palsgrove (successful cardiac procedure), Eileen Johnson (friend of Anna Ware, new mother), William Barrett-Dwyer (entering Police Academy), Bettina Daszczuk, Lorenzo Salituro (birthday). Are there other thanksgivings?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, especially

Irene (friend of Susan Turner, recovering from stroke), Gregg Gallagher (hospitalized for GI issues), Virginia Schoenbohm (grandmother of Kara Wagner Sherer, hospice), Grace Aguilar (friend of Dolly York, hospitalized for kidney failure and diabetes), John Humphrey (uncle of Laura Lefkow-Hynes, cancer), Dora Fenwick and Wayne Fenwick (parents of Debby Stewart, tinnitus and complications from diabetes), Bettina Daszczuk (recovering from surgery), Anna Cohn (daughter of Barbara and Stephan Cohn, hospitalized), Brian Richards (nephew of Cheryl Jarvis and Chicago firefighter, recovery from gunshot wound), Lionel (friend of Susan Turner, stroke/rehab), Irene (friend of Susan Turner (stroke), Don DeVelder (friend of Susan Mitchell, recovery from vascular surgery), Sheila (friend of Nancy Little, cancer), Kenny (friend of Krystyna Gallagher, leukemia), Avena Ward (friend of Sue Boeman, cancer), Donna Cole (friend of Gregg and Krystyna Gallagher, cancer), Hale Landes (friend of Gregg Gallagher, prostate cancer). Are there others?

Those who are grieving or in need of guidance, especially

The Paluzzi-Steele family (friend of the Boemans, grieving), Vicki Hicks (friend of Richard Gage, grieving). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, especially

Harrison Morris and Hands to Help Ministries.

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For all who have died † in the hope of the resurrection, especially

Mary Connelly (former parishioner), The Rev. Cynthia Hallis (friend of Kara Wagner Sherer), Bishop Barbara C. Harris, Ruth Serra (aunt of Dolly York), Laszlo Bokari (friend of the Colburns), Jeanne Gerritsen (friend of the Boemans), Mike O’Donnell (friend of Andria Anderson), Carol Sternberg (friend of Susan Mitchell and the Colburns), Lois Weigt (mother of Susan Turner, in memoriam), Elsie Wagner (grandmother of Kara Wagner Sherer, in memoriam), Anteaus J. Miller Jr., 17, Daruis Barren, 29, Ellis Taylor, Sr., 27, Estaban Luvianos, 15, Tyshaun Manning , 21, Cesar Salamanca, 40 (Chicago homicide victims). Are there others?

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation.

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach.

Let us pray to the Lord, Lord, have mercy.

In the communion of all the saints, especially Saint John (our Patron) and Saint Mary (Godbearer), let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.

To you, O Lord our God.

Presider Grant, O God, that the prayers we offer may be your channel for new and abundant life not only hoped for, but worked for, through faithful word and deed, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

THE PEACE

The peace of Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with thee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be seated.

Worship Wizard

The Great Thanksgiving OFFERTORY If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.

The offering is collected for the ministry and mission of St. John’s. There are four ways to give to St. John’s while we are quarantined.

1. You can write a check and mail it to the office: 3857 N Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60641. The cost to you is the envelope and the stamp, about $.51!

2. If your bank offers online bill payment you can schedule a re-occurring payment. You just need the name and address of the church. If you have a pledge number please add it to the memo line. The bank will generate and send the checks to St. John’s. There is no fee for this.

3. If you use Zelle or Quick Pay you can schedule a donation to St. John’s by using the email treasurer@stjohnschicago.com There is no fee for this.

4. You can donate on our website. Click on the red “donate” button at the top of the screen and enter in your debit or credit card number. The fee is 3.95%. For example, if you donate $100 it will charge you $103.95.

(10:00) Offertory Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #664 My Shepherd will supply my need Please stand and join in singing.

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); para. of Psalm 23; Music: Resignation, American folk melody, acc. David Hurd (b. 1950); Meter: CMD; Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a onetime use reprint license for congregational use.

THE PRESENTATION The offering is brought forward and the gifts are offered up. Please stand.

All things come of thee O Lord,

And of thine own have we given thee.

THE LORD’S PRAYER You are welcome to pray the Lord in any language or version you prefer.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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.

PRAYER St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787) For those who cannot receive the sacrament.

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.

PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE

Let us bow down before the Lord. Please bow your head or kneel.

Look down in mercy, Lord, on your people who kneel before you; and grant that those whom you have nourished by your Word and Sacraments may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(10:00) Recessional Hymn The Hymnal 1982 #533 How wondrous and great thy works Please stand and join in singing.

Words: Henry Ustick Onderdonk (1759-1858), alt.; para. The Song of the Redeemed; Music: Lyons, att. Johann Michael Haydn (1737-1806); Meter: 10 10. 11 11; Hymn permission used by RiteSong, a onetime use reprint license for congregational use.

DISMISSAL

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

(10:00) Postlude Our Father Who Art in Heaven by J. S. Bach

Thank You for Worshiping with Us!

Virtual Coffee Hour is from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Call this number: 312.626.6799 or click this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/822874005

Events Are Still Happening Online!

Youth Group Zoom in for a chat and a scavenger hunt. March 22, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at https://zoom.us/j/123178652 or contact Aaron Leonard 513.578.4655 for more information.

Join us for Wednesday Morning Reflection group every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. by calling 312.626.6799 or, if you have zoom by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/j/122352920

The Latinx Book Group will meet on Wednesday, March 25 from 7:30–9:00 p.m. to discuss Native Country of the Heart by Cherríe Moraga. Call: 312.626.6799 or Zoom in: https://zoom.us/j/106589613

Evening Bible Reflection Group is reading the book of Job (very appropriate for a pandemic!) for our next discussion on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. Zoom in: https://zoom.us/j/762648566

Today’s Ministers of the Liturgy Presider The Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer Organist/Pianist Mio Nakamura Bulletin Art Patrick Palsgrove Counters

8:00 10:00 Hymn Leader N/A Reader

St. John’s Episcopal Church

3857 North Kostner, Chicago, Illinois 60641 773.725.9026 www.stjohnschicago.com

Today’s Ministers Altar Guild Angela McCormick Krystyna Gallagher Elizabeth Smolinski