Xmas Eve @ 11
The Episcopal Church
of the Holy Communion
Proper 14, Year C
11 August 2013
10:30 AM
Parish Mission
The Mission of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion is:
† To invite all people into a life with God
† To nurture each other in the Body of Christ
† To go forth and serve in the power of the Spirit
- Adopted 18 August, 2011
Order of Service page 2
Prayer List page 11
Calendar page 12
Announcements page 13
Community Ministries Opportunities page 15
Welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here.
You are invited to participate fully in worship and to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine. Everything you need is in this Bulletin, the Book of Common Prayer, the blue Hymnal 1982, and Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS).
Children are joyfully welcome at Holy Communion. Should you desire it, professional childcare for those 3 and under is available downstairs in the nursery. There is a kids’ space in the back of the worship space with toys and room for children to get out their wiggles. Children aged 3 to 7 may attend Children’s Chapel. Led by a trained adult, this summer program includes a Scripture based video and games. The children leave after the opening prayers and return after the prayers of the people. Parents are always welcome to attend. Children are our today and our tomorrow!
Restrooms are located in the lounge, and downstairs near the kitchen entrance, and elevator.
Many worshippers engage in quiet prayer before the service begins, so please be sensitive; and please silence cell phones and pagers.
Holy Eucharist
This summer the Altar party will enter in silence from the Narthex
Prelude
Acclamation standing
Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
Glory to god for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity Prayer Book p.355
Song of Praise LEVAS 60
Collect for the Day
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Those attending Children’s Church meet the acolyte at the main door at the front of the church. They will return for the Peace.
Lesson Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 seated
To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.
It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God's approval. It is by faith that we understand that the universe was created by God's word, so that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen. It was faith that made Abraham obey when God called him to go out to a country which God had promised to give him. He left his own country without knowing where he was going. By faith he lived as a foreigner in the country that God had promised him. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who received the same promise from God. For Abraham was waiting for the city which God has designed and built, the city with permanent foundations.
It was faith that made Abraham able to become a father, even though he was too old and Sarah herself could not have children. He trusted God to keep his promise. Though Abraham was practically dead, from this one man came as many descendants as there are stars in the sky, as many as the numberless grains of sand on the seashore.
It was in faith that all these persons died. They did not receive the things God had promised, but from a long way off they saw them and welcomed them, and admitted openly that they were foreigners and refugees on earth. Those who say such things make it clear that they are looking for a country of their own. They did not keep thinking about the country they had left; if they had, they would have had the chance to return. Instead, it was a better country they longed for, the heavenly country. And so God is not ashamed for them to call him their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 33:12-22
Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord!
happy the people he has chosen to be his own!
The Lord looks down from heaven,
and beholds all the people in the world
From where he sits enthroned he turns his gaze
on all who dwell on the earth.
He fashions all the hearts of them
and understands all their works.
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear him,
on those who wait upon his love,
To pluck their lives from death,
and to feed them in time of famine.
Our soul waits for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
Indeed, our heart rejoices in him,
for in his holy Name we put our trust.
Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us,
as we have put our trust in you.
Sequence LEVAS 100
Gospel Luke 12:32-40 standing
The Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, according to Luke
Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus said, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom. Sell all your belongings and give the money to the poor. Provide for yourselves purses that don't wear out, and save your riches in heaven, where they will never decrease, because no thief can get to them, and no moth can destroy them. For your heart will always be where your riches are.
“Be ready for whatever comes, dressed for action and with your lamps lit, like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once. How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, have them sit down, and will wait on them. How happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later!
“And you can be sure that if the owner of a house knew the time when the thief would come, he would not let the thief break into his house. And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him."
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon seated
Nicene Creed standing
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father*, who with the Father and the Son is
worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
• note the omission of "and the Son"
Prayers of the People standing or kneeling
God of the Ages, because of you we have a certain hope. Because of you, our faith is sure. We pray saying…thank you Lord.
For inspired leaders throughout the years and especially for the ministry of Brooke Myers and the priests, seminarians and lay leaders who have served with him. We pray saying…
For the beauty, comfort and appropriateness of our place of worship.
We pray saying…
For the stewardship of time, talents and treasure in support of our programs and ministries for the congregation and the community at large. We pray saying…
Knowing that you work all things together for good, we praise you for an inspired rector, clergy and lay leadership for the future. We pray saying…
For the growth and strengthening of our parish, programs, ministries and outreach in the years ahead. We pray saying…
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Looking toward your heavenly kingdom, we pray saying…
For the right use of your creation, for those who work to protect our earth, we pray saying…
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; that they may be delivered from their distress. Knowing you are a God who hears and responds, we pray saying…
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; Remembering especially those we now name.
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our needs and those of others, we pray saying…
Here other intercessions may be offered.
Above all, we give your thanks for the love, grace and mercy shown to us through your Son Jesus Christ.
To him be praise and glory, with you, our Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Confession & 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
Peace: "And also with you." standing
Welcome & Announcements
Offertory
Presentation of the Offering Hymnal 380:3 standing
Eucharistic Prayer A
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-
where to give thanks to you, God Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.
Here a Proper Preface is said
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:
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Holy and gracious God: 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 Creator 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:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, 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.
Lord's Prayer Prayer Book 364
Breaking of the Bread
We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.
We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
Administration of the Sacrament
Postcommunion Prayer standing or kneeling
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
Concluding Hymn Hymnal 637 standing
Dismissal: "Thanks be to God."
Ushers Jeanette Robey, Bill Scoopmire
Acolytes Scott Ferguson, Lauren Scoopmire, Owen Ragland
Presider Rebecca Ragland
Reader Bob Niedringhaus
Preacher Rebecca Ragland
Chalice Leslie Scoopmire
Intercessor Julie Farrar
Altar Guild Edna Allen, Esther Ezenwa
Bread Gretchen Wilkes
Flowers are given today by
Leslie & Bill Scoopmire
To celebrate their 25th anniversary &
In honor of Lauren’s Birthday
Daily Readings
Mon Mark 9:42-50
Tue Mark 10:1-16
Wed Mark 10:17-31
Thurs Mark 10:32-45
Fri Mark 10:46-52
Sat Mark 11:1-11
See the bottom of page 978 in the Book of Common Prayer for a full listing
Next Sunday's Readings
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Prayer List
Joe Baudendistel
Astrid DeBuhr
Marcus Elliott
Allison Fairchild
Tim Farmer
Anna Fisher
John, Danny & Selena Grinstead
Sugar Green
Nancy Herron
Libby Sarber Hillenbrand
Ruth Hofeinz
Tony Jackson
David Kehl
Gloria Kehl
Shawn Kraus
Davis Krieg
Kristi Mochow
Betty Myers
Jean Prechtl
Dave Robb
Sandy Rosen
Mary Carol Schlueter
Alma Shuler
Jane Vacho
Greg Vogelweid
Beverly White
Calendar
Today
8 & 10:30–Eucharist
Continental Breakfast
9:15 – Adult Ed – Celebration Sunday
9:15 – Lectionary Group
11:45 – Coffee time
Noon – Book Group
Tuesday, Aug. 13
5:00 – Evening Prayer
Wednesday, Aug. 14
11:30 - Archives
6:00 - Evening Prayer
6:30 – Women’s Movie Night
Thursday, Aug. 15
9:00 – Morning Prayer
1:00 – Quilt Group
Saturday, Aug 17
9:00 – Capital Campaign Meeting
Noon – Vestry Lunch
Sunday, Aug 18
8 & 10:30–Eucharist
Continental Breakfast
9:15 – Adult Ed – Bring School Supplies
9:15 – Lectionary Group
11:45 – Coffee Time
2:00 – Trinity Meal
Announcements
Did you get your letter? This week you should have received a mailing letting you know about time lines and the process Holy Communion will follow as we move through this important time of discerning our present and following God's call for the future. If you didn’t receive yours, please let us know!
Next Sunday is a Trinity Food Ingathering Sunday – See p. 15. Bring canned and plastic container foods.
Women’s Movie Group August 14th, movie “Argo”. Based on real events the dramatic thriller Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis focusing on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played-information that was not declassified until many years after the event. A plan so incredible it could only happen in the movies. Pot-luck dinner starts at 6:30. Movie starts at 7:00.
Mark your calendars for the next series: September 11
Praying for Direction - Saturday, August 17th God Knows the Plans: Asking for God's Direction for Our Church. (Jer 29:11) 10 - 11 AM in the sanctuary. Come for morning prayer as we ask for God's guidance for our future. There will also be a 12 hour prayer vigil that day. Sign ups begin this Sunday.
Discerning that Direction - Sunday, August 18th - Saturday the 24th, each night at 7 PM in the chapel and Wednesday at 10 AM, Pastor Rebecca, a Vestry Member and a Capital Campaign Leader will gather focus groups to hear responses to such questions as "What do you perceive to be Holy Communion's future? Who are we becoming? What is God calling us to do?" Please sign up in the Lounge to secure your time.
Also on Aug. 17th, Deaconess Anne Open House! Come see the Holy Communion Dining Room! Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: 1416 Sullivan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63107 (Google Map The Deaconess Anne House).
Saturday, Aug. 24 Making Disciples Conference on Holy Dying. 8:30 - 2 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 514 E Argonne, $20 Per Person.
Summer Sundays Are Different
FaithQuest for children 12 and under, meets in the Undercroft, at 9:15 AM each Sunday. Faithquest recesses after next Sunday, Aug. 18th. The Fall Program year begins, Sept. 8th.
Adult Ed – Today – Creation Sunday – share a creative idea to make our lives better.
August 18 – Back to School Creativity Sunday – bring a school supply
August 25 – Evaluation Sunday and Straw Hat Day.
Lectionary Group, meets in the Vestry Room.
Ladies Day Out – On Wednesday, Aug. 28, we will have a guided tour of the Roman Catholic Basilica at 1:00 PM. The Basilica is world renown for it’s mosaics. Preceding the tour, we will have lunch together in the Central West End. If you want to come, please sign the notice sheet in the lounge.
Community Ministry Opportunities
Episcopal City Mission Birthday Parties - Help host a birthday party for young men and women at the County Juvenile Detention Center. For more information call Rebecca Rugen, or the church.
Trinity Food Ministry is an outreach located at Trinity Episcopal Church in the Central West End. We support it by dropping our Meal-a-Month contributions in the grocery basket in the Narthex. Next ingathering is Aug 18. We also go to Trinity to cook and serve meals on that same third Sunday. Contact Scott Ferguson at (314) 610-2730.
School supplies, for Barbara Jordan Elementary school, an ongoing ministry of Holy Communion. All should be new. Place your items in the basket labeled “Barbara Jordan School Supplies” in the Narthex.
Staff
The Rev. Rebecca Ragland, Interim - pastorragland@
The Rev. Emery Washington, Clergy Associate
Judy Prange, Parish Administrator - jprange@
Mary Carol Schlueter, Organist
Mary Chapman, Choir Director
Jerome Harris, Sexton
Bob Hulett, Treasurer
Amela Handzic-Smith, Nursery Supervisor
Burt Mayfield, Building Supervisor
Paul Bange, Grounds Supervisor
Leslie Scoopmire, Acolyte Coordinator
Rebecca Ragland, Jr. & Sr. Youth Coordinator
Annie Chappell, Jr. Youth Assistant Leader
Chester Hines, Adult Education Coordinator
Laura Chappell, Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Vestry
Jean Parker, Sr. Warden - jmchp7435@
Hitch Powell; jhpowelljr@
John Clark
Derrick Coley
Scott Ferguson
Elizabeth Hines
Angie Burroughs Kelly
Alison Nash
Valarie Wilson
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion
7401 Delmar Blvd.
University City, Missouri 63130
314-721-7401
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