All Saints’ Day
Sunday, November 1, at 10:00 am | The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The order of this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
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A Welcome from the Rector:
Prelude: “My Shepherd will supply my need” Alice Jordan
Hymn 287 (vv. 1,4): “For all the saints, who from their labors rest”
1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever blessed.
Alleluia, alleluia!
4. O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, alleluia!
A Litany For All Saints’ Day
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for our salvation, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy place, and for all who here offer their worship and praise, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Daniel and Rodney, our Bishops; and for all the clergy and people, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all your saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and with Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With John the Baptist; with Isaiah and all the prophets, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Mary Magdalene and all who witness to the Resurrection, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Peter and Paul and all the holy apostles and evangelists, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Timothy and Titus; with Ambrose of Milan and Nicholas of Myra; with Richard of Chichester and Robert Grosseteste; with Samuel Seabury and Phillips Brooks; with Absalom Jones, Charles Simeon, and William Augustus Muhlenberg; with all faithful bishops and pastors, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Patrick of Ireland, Columba of Iona, and Augustine of Canterbury; with Willibrord and Boniface; with Thomas Bray and Jackson Kemper; with John Wesley and all who witness to the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Irenaeus and Athanasius; with Augustine of Hippo and Leo of Rome; with Bede the Venerable and Anselm of Canterbury; with Richard Hooker and William Porcher DuBose; with all theologians and teachers, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Benedict of Nursia and Martin of Tours; with Hilda of Whitby and Dame Julian; with Nicholas Ferrar and all holy monastics and hermits, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Francis and Clare of Assisi, Elizabeth of Hungary, and Catherine of Siena; with all the faithful who have devoted their lives to the care of the poor and the sick, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Martin Luther, Thomas Cranmer, and William Tyndale; with all who reform the Church of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Alfred of the West Saxons, Margaret of Scotland, and Louis of France; with Kamehameha and Emma of Hawaii; with all faithful rulers called to earthly authority to advance your heavenly kingdom, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Hugh of Lincoln, William Wilberforce, Frederick Denison Maurice, and Martin Luther King, Jr.; with all who contend with evil and make no peace with oppression, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With Joseph, guardian of our Lord; with Martha and Mary of Bethany; with Monnica and all who serve you in their families, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
With John of Damascus, Hildegard of Bingen, Charles Wesley, and John Mason Neale; with John Donne and George Herbert; with Dunstan of Canterbury; with all the faithful who have shown us the splendor of your creation in art and science, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our God and Savior Jesus Christ; blessed saint Paul the Apostle; and with all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
The Gloria: “Glory to God in the highest”
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: 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.” 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.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 34:1-10,22
The Psalm is sung by a cantor
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.
22 The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, *
and none will be punished who trust in him.
Second Lesson: 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.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed Said in unison
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 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.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Holy Communion
The Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
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Offertory Solo: “Deep River” Traditional Spiritual, Arr. Moses Hogan
Caitlin Stein, Soprano
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The Celebrant faces the People and says
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
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:
Sanctus: “Holy, holy, holy Lord”
The Celebrant continues
Holy and gracious Father: 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 Father 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:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, 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.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
People and Celebrant
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
A fraction anthem is sung. Then, facing the People, the Celebrant says the following invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
This prayer form is for those who desire to receive the Sacrament but are unable to do so, with the assurance that all the benefits of Communion are received, even though the Sacrament is not received with the mouth.
In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, I long to offer you praise and thanksgiving, for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.
I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.
Come Lord Jesus, and dwell in my heart in the fullness of your strength; be my wisdom and guide me in right pathways; conform my life and actions to the image of your holiness; and, in the power of your gracious might, rule over every hostile power that threatens or disturbs the growth of your kingdom, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Communion Anthem: “Rest Eternal Grant Them, O Lord” Carl Schalk
Rest eternal, rest eternal grant them O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine, shine upon them.
Hymn 618 (vv. 1,4): “Ye watchers and ye holy ones”
1. Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels’ choirs,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4. O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Postcommunion Prayer
Celebrant Let us pray.
The People may join in saying this prayer
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome & Announcements
The Blessing
The Celebrant blesses the People with these words
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Dismissal
The Celebrant blesses the People and dismisses them.
The People respond Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Be thou my vision” Eleanor Whitsett
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Organist: Ed McCall
Cantor: Caitlin Stein
Acolyte: Liam Kelly
Eucharistic Minister: John Black
Lector: David Taylor
Ushers: John Fraser, Carol Fox
Altar: Jacky Grande, Jean Rollo
Flowers: Kay Johnson
A/V: Emery Kohut
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, Phil Castrodale, Jill Dulany, Muriel Hastings, Sally Haulman, Nick Lindberg, Laura Pankoe, Shelley Reed, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, David Taylor, Deborah Taylor, Marian Wentworth
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AlTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God, in loving memory of George Kerr, Mary Louisa Kerr, John Elfman, Sr., Jean Kerr Elfman, Martha and Alice Edgar, Harrington Rosenberger, Elizabeth Rosenberger, John Steward Moore, Jeannetta Rosenberger Beauvais, Margaret Rosenberger, H. John Rosenberger, Sr., Harrington John Rosenberger, Jr., Henry Darlington, Katherine Darlington, Kate Darlington, Hillborn Darlington, E. Dillwyn Darlington, and departed members of the families of Louis Buckman and Allen Gardy. Arranged by Kay Johnson.
