The Third Sunday after Pentecost June 10, 2018 Our liturgy can be found in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 355. Prelude Fugue Hymn #47 On this day, the first of days
Felix Mendelssohn
The Opening Acclamation Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Collect for Purity 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 Gloria in Excelsis David Hurd
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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 O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD The First Lesson A Reading from the Book of Genesis (3:8-15)#They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ He said, ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.’ He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ The man said, ‘The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.’ Then the Lord God said to the woman, ‘What is this that you have done?’ The woman said, ‘The serpent tricked me, and I ate.’ The Lord God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you among all animals and among all wild creatures; upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.’. The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God. Psalm 130 Let us read responsively on the half verse. 1 Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice; * let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. 2 If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss, * O Lord, who could stand? 3 For there is forgiveness with you; * therefore you shall be feared. 4 I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him; * in his word is my hope. 5 My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, * more than watchmen for the morning. 6 O Israel, wait for the Lord, * for with the Lord there is mercy; 7 With him there is plenteous redemption, * and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins. 2
Second Lesson: A Reading from the Second Letter to the Corinthians [4:13-5:1] But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture (‘I believed, and so I spoke’) we also believe, and so we speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God Sequence Hymn: #533 How wondrous and great thy works The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark [3:20-35] Response: Glory to You Lord Christ. Then Jesus went home; and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat. When his family heard this, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, ‘He has gone out of his mind.’ And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, ‘He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons.’ And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, ‘How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. But no one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered. ‘Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness but is guilty of an eternal sin’— for they had said, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’ Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, ‘Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.’ And he replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking at those who sat around him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.’ Response: Praise to You Lord Christ. Homily The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Sermon Anthem God be in my head and in my understanding The Nicene Creed 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 3
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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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. Prayers of the People With all our heart and all our mind, we pray to you, O Lord. Make us instruments of your peace. For the peace of the world, so that a spirit of respect and patience may grow among all nations, we pray to you, O Lord. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord. Where there is injury, let us sow pardon. For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Where there is discord, let us sow union. For those who do not yet believe, for those who have lost their faith, and those in despair, and darkness, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord. Where there is despair, let us sow hope. For the mission of the church, that it may faithfully preach the gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Where there is darkness, let us sow light. For everyone who suffers in body, mind, or spirit especially those we now name silently and aloud . . . [Pause] that they may be comforted and healed; give them courage and hope in their troubles, we pray to you, O Lord: Where there is sadness, let us sow joy. For all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, especially those we name silently or aloud. [Pause] Let us say together: Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen The Confession Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. 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 4
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. 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 Announcements Recognition of Graduates Recognition of Sunday School Teachers Anthem Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Hymn #302 Father, we thank thee
Eric Thiman
THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer A
BCP 361
Sanctus and Benedictus
David Hurd
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. The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 At the Breaking of the Bread Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia.
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Agnus Dei
David Hurd
Anthem Panis Angelicus Hymn LEV&S #20 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus
Cesar Franck
The Prayer of Thanksgiving BCP 365 Sending forth of the Eucharistic Visitors: In the name of this congregation I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body because we share one bread, one cup. Amen. The Blessing Hymn #537 Christ for the world we sing Dismissal Postlude Minuet [Suite Gothique]
Boellmann
Ministers of the Liturgy Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Assisting Priest The Rev. Adolfo Moronta Organist Peter Roberts Featured Soloist Anaiz Reynoso-Roberts Lectors 8AM Priscilla Read, Irene Alves 10AM Carolyn Henderson, Arlene Grant Intercessor: Jean Wilson Eucharistic Ministers 8AM Brinda Bradley 10AM Melanie Jackson, Andrea Spencer, Jean Chambers Acolytes 10AM Dana Walters, Anna Kristina O’ Hanlon, Vika O’ Hanlon, Harrison Richards, Ivana Richards, Sam Brown Ushers 8AM Stuart Madden 10AM Lisa Daley, Hillary Fleming, Ginger Grant, Paxton Louis, Olivet Williams Eucharistic Visitors: Judith Hutton, Cecilia Peagler, Marie Barrow Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service. Coffee Hour: Graduate Recognition Day! Sylvia Simon & Pettie Griffith The altar flowers this morning are given by Eileen McClean in memory of her brother Wayne Griffith. 6
If you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church! Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer. Our communion is open to all baptized Christians. Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available. Your presence is a blessing to us; may our worship together be a blessing to you. Grace Church Prayer List: We hold the following people in prayer: Corine Bradley, Canon Percy Brathwaite, Bernice Burton, Jennifer Toppin-Canner, John Carter, Cindy Courtien, Inez Dale, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Deacon Edgar Ervin, Sandra Esannason, Clara Harmon, Marie Huckabry, William Jackson, Jr., Jackie Jansky, Ivy John, Evgeniy Kaufman, Gail and Gave Matthew, Trisha McGuiness, Canon Blake Rider, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Renee Reid, Uriel Reid, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Laura Stix, Barbara Vigliotti, Stacey Vitale, Natasha Vodyanitskaya, Marthe Watkins Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Verna Brown Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert Auld Serving in the Armed Forces: Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Christopher P. Halstead, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les Yearwood. Please call the Parish Office or contact Sandy Gadsden McAllister if you would like to place someone’s name on our prayer list. Birthdays 13th
June June 14th June 15th June 16th
Anniversaries Kristina Anastasia O’ Hanlon Laura Auld, Andrea C. Hamilton Marjorie Fletcher, Meg Stacey Graves Laurie Noone
June 14th Sharon & Wendell Reid June 15th Hyun & Michael Heffner
Sundays in June 10th
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Recognition of Graduates & Sunday School Teachers Emergency Response Training – Library We welcome in Holy Baptism Emily Samantha Hernandez, Alondra Arlin Ramirez and Clarissa Michelly Ramirez Father’s Day Breakfast Family Service Prayers for Healing
THIS WEEK AT GRACE 12:05 PM 7:30 PM
Tuesday- June 12th Holy Eucharist in the Chapel The Search Committee - Library
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Wednesday – June 13th Bible Study – In the Library La Gracia Prayer Group
12:05 PM 7:30 PM
Thursday – June 14th Holy Eucharist in the Chapel Santa Eucaristía in the Chapel
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Saturday – June 16th We welcome in Holy Baptism Julio Ismael Juarez The Book Club Luncheon at Via Garibaldi 7
Announcements for the Week of June 10, 2018
What’s New This Week? TODAY: Recognition of Graduates and Sunday School Teachers Congratulations to our Graduates: Cassius Owen, Dana Walters, Ashley Elliott, and Peter Munsch Many thanks to all our Sunday School teachers for their dedication: Donna Louis (Youth Ministries Coordinator), Rudye Breach, Leigh Burton, Ashley Elliott, Linda Gallo, Michael Heffner, Andrea Lacourciere-MacLeish, Donna Louis, George O’Hanlon, Lauren Reid, Cynthia Sangurima Brown, Lindsey Wall TODAY: 11:45 AM In response to widespread request, we will offer Emergency Response training in the Library today after the reception for graduates. The presentation will include a video and discussion with an expert in this area. Next Sunday: June 17th – 8:45 AM- 9:45 AM - Father’s Day Breakfast sponsored by the ECW in the parish hall. All are invited to attend. Please let Melanie Jackson know how you can help. Lifting Westchester -Summer Camp is here! The next opportunity to provide a swimsuit for a child will be held on Sunday, June 17th, 8:30-9:30AM, in the Parish Hall. The last day to give a child a swimsuit is Sunday, June 24th in the Parish Hall after the 10AM service. It takes $25 to provide a child a gift card to purchase a new swimsuit for himself/herself. Donations may be made in cash, check (made out to Lifting Up Westchester) or a gift card from Walmart or Target. Won't be able to donate in person? No problem! Please drop your donation in a sealed envelope (along with your name) addressed to Linda Gallo. Last year, our Grace family provided 71 swimsuits to campers--can we at least equal that number this year? Questions? Please contact Linda Gallo at E:
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Join Today! chatwith-grace A new Snapchat group chat for J2A/ High school teens* connected with Grace/La Gracia. Share snaps, be creative, feel connected, tell stories etc. *chatwith-grace will be monitored by an adult. Looking Ahead 4th of July BBQ for Grace’s Kitchen BBQ season is back!! Grace’s Kitchen staff will have the day off on Wednesday, July 4 th. Please consider volunteering (even for an hour) to set up, serve food and/or clean up between 8:30 am to noon. Monetary donations and food contributions (salads, fruits, juice and/or soda) are always appreciated. Monetary donations can be mailed to the parish office or given to George O’Hanlon, Karen Southwick or Michael Heffner. A Sign- up Sheet for food contributions is posted outside of the Parish Hall. To volunteer please contact George O’Hanlon
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[email protected] The New York Summer Youth Conference is August 19-25 at Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT. SYC is open to all youth entering 6th grade - entering Freshman year of college. This year's theme is "Love Thy Neighbor." Download the registration form at https://www.dioceseny.org/ednyevent/summer-youth-conference/ or contact the parish office. Contact Lauren Reid with any questions. Summer Sunday Service Schedule: July 1st through September 2nd: 9 AM & 12:30 PM September 9th: Backpack blessings Sunday, September 16th Homecoming Picnic- at Ridge Road Park, Pavilion #3 Hartsdale, NY General Information: E-mail news: In upgrading our Microsoft software, some email addresses were inadvertently deleted from our database. And our new weekly e-newsletter may be going to your SPAM folders. If you or anyone you know is not receiving parish emails, please contact Maria Campos at
[email protected] or 914-949-2874. Paying Pledges by check or online We now offer the opportunity to pay your pledge through PayPal on our website (www.gracechurchwhiteplains.org/Giving). If you pay by check, please note the current posted date and write your pledge number on the memo line. To arrange automatic payments of your pledge, please contact Maria Romeo in the parish office (
[email protected]). Generally, attendance during the summer decreases as many of us go away during this period. Unfortunately, Grace Church's financial obligations don’t, and we are usually faced with a difficult cash flow problem. We urge you to keep up your pledges during the summer. Some parishioners pre-pay, mail in, or have pledges automatically sent from their banks. Regardless of the method used to send in your pledges, it is greatly appreciated!
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The Right Reverend Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop The Right Reverend Allen Kunho Shin, Bishop Suffragan The Right Reverend Mary Glasspool, Assistant Bishop The Reverend Dr. Judith Lee, Interim Pastor The Reverend Adolfo Moronta, Associate Priest Peter Roberts, Director of Music of Grace Church Juan Carlos Abreu, Director of Music of La Gracia Donna Louis, Youth Ministry Coordinator Maria Campos, Secretary Taurino Juárez, Sexton
The Third Sunday after Pentecost June 10, 2018 33 Church Street White Plains, New York 10601 914-949-2874 www.gracewhiteplains.org VESTRY Joseph C. Gallo, Senior. Warden Michael Heffner, Junior Warden Hillary Fleming, Treasurer Sorraya Sampson Elliott, Clerk Class of 2018: Irene Alves, Karen Odom, Amy Auld Owens, Sorraya Sampson Elliott Class of 2019: Trisha McGuinness, Marisol Ortega, Charlotte Roberson Class of 2020: Daisy Calderon, Hillary Fleming Grace Church is a diverse congregation committed to a common life sustained by worship. We bear witness to God’s love in Christ through our life together and our service to the wider community. All are welcome. 11
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