St. John’s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798 Established 1722 The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost All Saints’ Sunday November 2, 2014 Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite I 8:00 a.m. The Word of God Opening Acclamation BCP-323 Collect for Purity BCP-323 Lord, have mercy upon us. BCP-324 Gloria in Excelsis BCP-324 The Collect of the Day 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. Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, Benedicam Dominum BCP-627 1 John 3:1-3 The Gospel (please stand) Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the People Confession/Absolution The Peace THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer I The Lord’s Prayer BCP-326 BCP-328 BCP-330/332 BCP-332 BCP-333 BCP-336 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post-Communion Prayer BCP-339 The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339 2 Holy Eucharist – Rite II 10:30 a.m. The Word of God Organ Prelude Chorale Prelude on “O Welt, ich muss dich lassen” (Opus. 122, No.11) Johannes Brahms Processional Hymn “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” H-618 Lasst Uns Erfreuen Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCF-355 Gloria William Mathias S-278 The Collect of the Day 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. 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. 3 "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." Psalm 34:1-10, Benedicam Dominum BCP-627 (Anglican Chant sung by the Choir) Edgar Day 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 * 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. 1 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. 4 Gradual Hymn “O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns” Charterhouse H-590 The Gospel (please stand) Matthew 5:1-12 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. Sermon The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The Nicene Creed Prayers of the People (Form 4) Confession/Absolution The Peace Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION Anthem They Are Before the Throne of God BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-360 BCP-360 Carl Schalk They are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple; And He who sits on the throne will shelter them with His presence. They shall hunger and thirst no more; The sun shall not strike them nor any scorching heat; For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, And He will guide them to springs of living water, Presentation (Tune: Old Hundredth) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 5 H-380, v. 3 Eucharistic Prayer A Sanctus Memorial Acclamation (sung) BCP-361 Richard Prouix S-125 William Clisham (Music) Amen The Lord’s Prayer The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem McNeil Robinson II S-146 BCP-364 BCP-364 “Christ Our Passover” David Hurd S-154 All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Communion Solo Pie Jesu (Requiem, Opus 9) Gwen Norton, Mezzo-Soprano Maurice Duruflé Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam. (Dear Jesus, give them eternal rest.) Post Communion Prayer The Blessing Recessional Hymn BCP-365 BCP-366 “For All the Saints” (v. 1-2,4-6,8) H-287 Sine Nomine The Dismissal Postlude BCP-366 Chorale Prelude on “Alle Menschen müssen sterben” BWV 643 Johann Sebastian Bach It has long been the custom at St. John’s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. Today’s Altar flowers are given by Joanne and Larry Owen to the Glory of God and in memory of their Mothers and Fathers. 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Music in today’s Liturgy: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, and so we use the lessons and prayers for All Saints Day (Nov. 1). All the music used in today’s Liturgy is selected to coordinate or amplify the themes of those lessons and prayers. The Choir chants the Psalm 34:1-10 to an Anglican Chant setting by Edgar Day (18911983), an English composer of Anglican Church music. The Choir’s Offering Anthem is by American composer, organist and conductor, Carl Schalk (b. 1929). Until his retirement, he was Director of Music at Concordia College, Chicago. The Communion Solo is the “Pie Jesu” from Requiem, Opus 9 by Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986). Duruflé was Organist at the Church of Ettiene du Mont, Paris, and taught composition at the Paris Conservatoire. The Organ Prelude is a setting of the chorale, “O World, I Now Must Leave Thee”, appropriate for All Saints Day. The setting is by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), and is from a collection of eleven Chorale Preludes for Organ published posthumously. Brahms is known primarily as a composer of symphonies and piano music, but—although he was not particularly religious—he is said to have composed a chorale prelude every morning as a musical discipline. The Postlude is from Johann Sebastian Bach’s (1685-1750) Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book), a collection of 45 Chorale Preludes spanning the liturgical year. This is a setting of the Chorale “All Men Must Die”… again appropriate for All Saints Day. Invitation to musicians: If you know of a prospective singer or handbell ringer (friend, relation, neighbor, complete stranger) who is not currently committed to singing or ringing at another church, and who appreciates good classical/traditional music, performed well in the context of finely-crafted liturgy, with an emphasis on the integrity of music with word and Sacrament, invite them to contact Bill Clisham ASAP to discuss participation at St. John’s 2014-2015 music ministry season. See Bill after the Postlude for contact information. Evensong! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16. At 4:00 PM. that afternoon St. John’s Choir will lead an Evensong in the Chapel with anthems by Jean Berger and Raymond Weidner, a Psalm setting by Joseph Barnby, new settings of Preces & Responses by Bill Clisham, and Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in F by Sir Arthur Herbert Brewer. Invite your friends and neighbors. Father Steve has said St.John’s Choir is “the best in two counties.” And he may well be correct. Bring your friends and 7 neighbors. We’ve already made the [on-line] South Jersey Times! Good things are happening at St. John’s. This is one of those good things! Food Pantry Changes: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we will continue to need volunteers and contributions especially from the middle of the month on when we were getting as many as 50 persons seeking food over the two-day period. There is a current monthly sign-up sheet on the office door. Please sign up for a Tuesday you can help. There will be a featured item every week. Next week we are asking for donations of mashed potatoes. The Acme has a sale on Betty Crocker mashed potatoes – buy six and they are $ .88 each. OPERATION SHOEBOX – If you would like to help, pick up an empty shoe box and fill it with Christmas gifts for a boy or girl. The boxes will be available during fellowship hour and instructions are enclosed. Return boxes by November 9. We are asking for donations of sandwiches for the Community Youth/Family Dinner on November 13. If you are able to help, let Sally or Laurie know. They should be dropped off by 5 p.m. on November 13. St. Georges Pennsville is holding a 300-Year Anniversary Banquet on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Riverview Inn. Cost is $35. There will be live entertainment and guest speakers. See Board in Parish Hall for confirmation/ donation slips and further details. 8:00 am 10:30 am Total Oct 26 Attendance Oct 12 Oct 19 18 15 28 34 46 49 Offerings $ 1,274.28 Pledge $ 8.03 Loose Oct 5 19 32 51 8 Oct 26 14 38 52 Counters 11/02/2014: Ann Neff, Nate Gable 11/09/2014: Curt Harker, Aud Hamilton Sun, 11/2 This Week’s Parish Calendar The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost – All Saints’ Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel; Fellowship Hour – ECW Birthday Suncay; ECW Meeting at 12:30. Mon, 11/3 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga; Tue, 11/4 9:00-11:00 a.m. IAC; 12:00-2:00 p.m. Food Pantry; 8:00 p.m. NA. Wed, 11/5 Noon – Holy Eucharist and Healing Service in the Chapel; 12:30-2:00 p.m. YSC; 8:00 p.m. AA. Thurs, 11/6 5-6 p.m. Yoga. Sat, 11/8 9:00-1:00 p.m. Helen Randall/Parish House Kitchen. We appreciate the Participants in Today’s Service: 8:00 a.m. Presiding and Preaching Celebrants Chalicist/Lector/POP 10:30 a.m. Presiding & Preaching Celebrants Minister of Music Chalicist Lector Prayers of the People Acolyte Guild The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The People of St. John’s Jim Davis The Rev. Steven E. Carroll The Rev. Sally Maurer, Deacon The People of St. John’s Bill Clisham George Neff Ann Neff Ann Neff David Miller Ushers 9 ALL SAINTS’ DAY Lauren Frieze and Baby Wyatt August, 2013 George A. Githens August, 2013 Joseph P. Boon August, 2013 Elizabeth Melita October 2013 Forman S. Acton February, 2014 Norma Walton Sweeney February, 2014 Samuel Ayers September 2014 Samuel Nicolosi, Jr. April, 2014 Marion Finlaw April, 2014 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 11/01 11/02 11/03 11/04 11/04 11/06 11/08 11/12 11/18 11/23 Cassandra Moore Andrew Irvine Amy Schwarz Craig Schwarz Sydney Gabrielle Lavine Zachary Jaeger John Laning III Henry James Hollenweger Earle Robinson Rob Runkle 10 Prayers 11 Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Steven E. Carroll, Rector The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer, Sue Harker - Senior Warden David Miller - Junior Warden Ann Neff - Clerk Mary Anne Clisham – Recording Secretary Ron Magill - Treasurer Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair, Fr. Steve Youth Education Chair Outreach Ron Magill, Chair ECW President Diane Wohlrab Home (856) 376-3557 Cell (856) 297-2385 (609)521-7295 (609)202-7197 (856) 358-9610 (908)472-7596 (856) 935-5398 (856) 935-0098 (609) 202-7197 (609) 202-7220 (856) 935-5398 (856) 935-0098 Parish Staff Warren Bye – Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren – Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Rosie Carroll, Forerunner Editor (856) 376-3557 Email: [email protected] 12
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