The Psalm Appointed:



Opening SentenceGrace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ Philippians1:2The Invitatory and PsalterV: Lord, open our lips.R: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. AlleluiaThe Venite The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore him.The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore e, let us sing to the Lord; *let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore him.For the Lord is a great God, *and a great King above all gods.In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *and the heights of the hills are his also.The sea is his, for he made it, *and his hands have molded the dry land.The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore e, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *and kneel before the Lord our Maker.For he is our God,and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore him.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.The Psalm Appointed: Psalm 146 Lauda, anima mea1???Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul! * I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.2???Put not your trust in rulers, nor in any child of earth, * for there is no help in them.3???When they breathe their last, they return to earth, * and in that day their thoughts perish.4???Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the LORD their God;5???Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever;6???Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger.7???The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind; * the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;8???The LORD loves the righteous; the LORD cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked.9???The LORD shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah!Psalm 147?Laudate Dominum1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!2???The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel.3???He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds.4???He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names.5???Great is our LORD and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom.6???The LORD lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground.7???Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp.8???He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth;9???He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind.10???He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry.11???He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;12???But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him, * in those who await his gracious favor.13???Worship the LORD, O Jerusalem; * praise your God, O Zion;14???For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; * he has blessed your children within you.15???He has established peace on your borders; * he satisfies you with the finest wheat.16???He sends out his command to the earth, * and his word runs very swiftly.17???He gives snow like wool; * he scatters hoarfrost like ashes.18???He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; * who can stand against his cold?19???He sends forth his word and melts them; * he blows with his wind, and the waters flow.20???He declares his word to Jacob, * his statutes and his judgments to Israel.21???He has not done so to any other nation; * to them he has not revealed his judgments. Hallelujah!Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.The LessonsA Reading from zechariah 9:9-12Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war-horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.The Word of the LordThanks be to GodThe Song of Zechariah?Benedictus Dominus Deus Luke 1: 68-79Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *he has come to his people and set them free.He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *born of the house of his servant David.Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, *from the hands of all who hate us.He promised to show mercy to our fathers *and to remember his holy covenant.This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *to set us free from the hands of our enemies,Free to worship him without fear, *holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,To give his people knowledge of salvation *by the forgiveness of their sins.In the tender compassion of our God *the dawn from on high shall break upon us,To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *and to guide our feet into the way of peace.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.A reading from romans 7:15-25 I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I am a slave to the law of God, but with my flesh I am a slave to the law of sin.The Word of the LordThanks be to GodHymn #482: lord of all hopefulnessA Reading from The Gospel of matthew 11:16-19, 25-30"But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon' the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."The Word of the LordThanks be to GodThe sermon Robert Fruehwirth the Apostles' CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.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.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. Amen.The PrayersV: The Lord be with you.R: And also with you. Let us pray.Our Father, who art in heavenhallowed by thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heavenGive 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. AmenCollect for Sunday proper 9O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Prayers of the PeopleLeader:?Let us remember before God and one another the ministries of every member of the universal church, saying, “We remember and give thanks.”Leader:?For those who labor for the Church; in parish, diocese, province, and nation, God of our sacred story,People:?We remember and give thanks.Leader:?For the diversity of ministries; for those who work for justice and peace; those who offer themselves in charity and outreach to those in need; for people of vision and action, God of abundant blessing,People:?We remember and give thanks.Leader:?For those who enrich the Church and the world with their intellectual and creative gifts; those who create, provide, and preserve the arts; and who tend the earth and protect its resources, God of abundant blessing,People:?We remember and give thanks.Leader:?For those who offer hospitality, fellowship, and nurture as parents, friends, and neighbors, people of spiritual wisdom and prayer; those who are ministers of healing, to the sick, the troubled, the homebound, and the grieving, God of abundant blessing,People:?We remember and give thanks.Leader:?For those who sustain the life of the Church by quiet acts of service in classrooms and in worship, in meeting rooms and in offices, God of abundant blessing,People:?We remember and give thanks.Leader:?Gracious God, source of life and giver of all good gifts, we thank you for all those who have ministered in your name throughout the ages. Grant us courage and compassion that we may standever receptive to your grace and faithful to your call.People:?Amen.Leader:?When we are free of fear and worry,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When our children return home safely,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When we receive your gifts of food, clothing and shelter,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When we see your creative hand in the beauty of nature,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When the right solution comes to some serious problem,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When we have enjoyed good fellowship and friends,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When we find the peace of God in pain and sorrow,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When the sick and suffering are healed,People:?O God, accept our offering.Leader:?When our loved ones return to you,People:?O God, accept our offering.CONCLUDING COLLECT: O God, we ask that we may ever be united in our response to your love, thankful for our many blessings and happy to give our offering; that by your Holy Spirit all nations and peoples may know the power of the love of Jesus Christ. Amen. (Adapted from a Litany of Thanksgiving by The Reverend Canon Henry and Mrs. Male, The Reverend Ralph Moore, Diocese of Maine)Hymn #544: jesus shall reign where’er the sun (vv 1,3,4,5)Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God. Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20Prayer ListWe pray for Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael our Presiding Bishop, Sam and Anne our Bishops with all bishops, priests, and deacons. We pray for Pastor Holman and Dickerson Chapel AME; and for churches in our Diocese especially: Church of the Nativity, Raleigh; St. Ambrose, Raleigh; and Saint Augustine’s University Chapel, Raleigh.We pray for all who are sick, or in any need or trouble, remembering especially the following members of our parish family: Jackie Fredericks, Mildred Pruessing, Katherine Nelson, Lois Horn, Tom Vail, Molly Zaragoza, Jim Fesperman, Rowen & Jan Grant, Bob Morgan, Ann Burdette, Anne Weaver, Daisy Huffman, Tom Sinn, Champe Davis, Keyon Hutson, Janet Edwards, Bob Snyder, Andy & Barrie Wallace, Ed Eastman, Jim von St. Paul, Joseph Riddick, Patrick Craft, Sarah Troxell, Laura Middlebrooks, Alice Moore, and Mary Ann Southern.And these others for whom our prayers are desired: Melanie Maupin, Betsy Zaragoza, Leonel Alvardo, Gene & Lillian Thompson, Derek Kendall, Harry Dula, Mathew Thomas, Arnold Thomas, Gail Clifford, Dorothy Garton, Tammy Mack, Erin Vaughan, Bob Caldwell, Baylor Pisano, John Charton, Lucy Gradowski, Ken Foland, Savannah Fonvielle, Colleen Paisley, Colin & Jimena McNease, Ben Mueller, Richard Haase, Linda Saterfield, Chip Joyner, John Logan, the Spurlocks, the Tuckers, John Thompson, Anna Lawrence & Dan Bass, Fred Edoughs, Timothy, Gogi, Bob, Laura Merrill, Jeannine Beardslee, Brooke Harnisch & Dan Roberts, Amy, Evelyne Accad, and Amalia. We pray for all doctors and?nurses, service?workers, inmates, and the unemployed.AnnouncementsCALENDARSunday?Morning Gathering (Worship Zoom)8:45 Gathering on Zoom8:55 Silence & Music9:00 Morning Prayer10:00 Coffee Hour and?Parish ForumCompline (Worship Zoom): Every weeknight Monday-Friday, 8:30pm?Tuesday:Morning Silence?(Worship Zoom); 7:30am Gathering for Silent Meditation ? Tuesday Tea?(Meeting Zoom); 4pm?Time of fellowship and sharing. Lisa+ hosting.??Wednesday: For Those Who Live Alone (Meeting Zoom); 3:30pm Margaret Brill and Amy Huacani+ hosting?Thursday:Julian Class (email Robert for link and password); 11am Robert+ hostingWorship Meeting (Meeting Zoom); 4pmCreative Writing with Amy Peterson; 7:30pmBirds of the Air: Lay Leadership with Robert+; time not yet setFriday: Awareness through Movement??with Betty Wolfe?(Meeting Zoom); 9:30-10:30am OUR DUKE DIVINITY SUMMER INTERNS!?St. Matthews is super fortunate to have two summer interns from Duke Divinity School, Amy Peterson and David Nichols. Both bring special gifts, big hearts, and a willingness to try new things in God’s service. Both will be helping us as we adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic and to grow in our parish life. Welcome David and Amy!?St. Matthew’s PodcastWe continue to put out new podcast episodes focused on praying at home. In the last two weeks, Amy and Fr Robert discussed the Jesus Prayer, and David interviewed Kim about praying with icons. David and Amy also recorded daily office prayers for the Feasts of St Peter and St Paul (6/29) and Pauli Murray (7/1). This week, David interviews Mo. Lisa Frost-Phillips about Ignatian Spirituality, and Amy and David will mark the feast of St. Priscilla and St. Aquila with a service of Evening Prayer on Wednesday, July 8. Subscribe and listen today!Download from Apple:? from Spotify:? on your computer’s web browser:? writing course during July offered by amy petersonWord and SpiritIn this course, we’ll explore the ways that writing can open up your spiritual life. Focusing on memoir and creative nonfiction, we’ll see how writing can help you attend to the sacred in your own story, and we’ll sharpen our tools for communicating that story effectively to others.Facilitated by St. Matthew's intern and author Amy Peterson, this course will meet over zoom every Thursday in the month of July from 7:30-8:30pm. Each session will include instruction, short writing exercises, short readings, and discussion. Amy will also provide writing prompts and exercises for participants to do throughout the week on their own, if they desire.?Please RSVP to Amy at coamyp@ if you are interested in attending.Birds of the Air: Lay Leadership at St. Matthew’sI am starting a new program of lay leadership development and discernment for the parish. This has been in the works for some time, but has taken on special urgency with the pandemic. I have spots for up to 12+ parishioners to join me and leaders from two other parishes in a ten-week program aimed at creating a cohort of lay leadership in the parish. The focus will be on your spiritual grounding as well as practical group leadership skills and discerning your particular call in the parish. For me, starting this is a dream come true. The program itself will run weekly from?Thursday?July 9 through August.?--Robert+Vacation Bible School: God’s Good Creation VBS at Home will be happening in collaboration with Church of the Holy Family the week of July 13-17th. We are in the process of shifting everything from in-person to at-home so more details will follow in the weekly updates. Please RSVP to kim@ and we will save a spot for you!?Faith & Arts: Film Screening of New MenMark your calendars! Faith & Arts will be hosting an online screening of Sam Cox's film New Men, which chronicles one year in the life of a Russian Orthodox monastery in rural West Virginia. The filmmaker, Sam, born and raised in Raleigh, is a graphic designer by trade and a filmmaker by vocation. Over the last three years he has lived and worked with the monastic community at Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV. Out of this relationship, New Men?was born primarily as a deep exploration into the calling of many to a monastic vocation of stability, obedience, poverty, and self-renunciation in a world that seems to be hurling itself in the opposite direction. One ticket includes: 1) a private non-shareable link to view the film online from Saturday, July 18th at 12:00pm through Sunday, July 19th at 12:00pm and 2) a link to the live Q&A with director?Sam Cox which will take place on Sunday, July 19th from 5:00pm-5:45pm.Watch the newest trailer here: are on sale via the eventbrite link below! Registration is required and the suggested donation is $7.50 Kim at kim@ if you have any questions.You are invited by the Parish Archives and History Committee?to enjoy this year's Spring Heritage offering:?Engaging Changes and Transitions: St. Matthew’s, 1945-1990?by Allen Cronenberg.??2020 marks the 75th anniversary of?the?end of WWII.??Allen relates the wartime service and leadership of Elizabeth Collins?and Peggy Trull, women who would later participate in the changes at St. Matthew's in the postwar era. His paper is followed by a compilation of delightful memories by some who?grew up at St. Matthew's at that time, and reminiscences?of Boo and Peggy.??Click here: RESOURCES??Lectionary Readings?for this Sunday July 5: ? Buddhist Loving Kindness Meditation adapted by Robert+ for his Julian Classes. I share this following Dr. Vera Shanley’s offering of Loving Kindness meditation at the Tuesday meditation group??Very simple ways of praying with Scripture?offered by the Jesuits. Great to use with the Easter Gospels and with the lectionary readings for the week!???A very simple way of reflecting on your day before God, called the Daily Examen,?also offered by the Jesuits. This is extraordinarily helpful in finding direction and meaning in disrupted times.?Diocesan resources and materials including the Diocesan Guidelines. ................
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