The Twenty-First SUNday after pentecost
Sunday, October 30, at 10:00 am
The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 355. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.
Prelude: “Preludium in C” D. Buxtehude
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 448: “O love, how deep, how broad, how high”
1. O love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing thought and fantasy,
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals’ sake.
2. For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast and hungered sore;
for us temptations sharp he knew;
for us the tempter overthrew.
3. For us he prayed; for us he taught;
for us his daily works he wrought:
by words and signs and actions, thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4. For us to wicked men betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death;
for us gave up his dying breath.
5. For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
6. All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad;
the Trinity whom we adore
for ever and for evermore.
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant
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: “Glory to God in the highest”
The Collect of the Day
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Isaiah 1:10-18
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats. When you come to appear before me, who asked this from your hand? Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation—I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. Your new moons and your appointed festivals my soul hates; they have become a burden to me, I am weary of bearing them. When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 32:1-8
1 Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, *
and whose sin is put away!
2 Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, *
and in whose spirit there is no guile!
3 While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, *
because of my groaning all day long.
4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; *
my moisture was dried up as in the heat of summer.
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, *
and did not conceal my guilt.
6 I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” *
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin.
7 Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; *
when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.
8 You are my hiding-place;
you preserve me from trouble; *
you surround me with shouts of deliverance.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.
To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 641: “Lord Jesus, think on me”
The Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”
Priest 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 Prayers of the People
The leader and people pray responsively
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, especially ___ , and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy ✠ all who have died, especially ___ , that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Silence. Additional petitions may be included here.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
Lord, hear the prayers of your people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Celebrant and People
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 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.
The Celebrant pronounces an absolution. The people stand.
The Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The ministers and the people greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.
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During the Offertory an anthem is sung, and the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.
The Offering is brought forward.
Offertory Anthem: “Let this mind be in you” Lee Hoiby
Let this mind be in you,
which was also in Christ Jesus:
who, being in the form of God, thought it
not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation,
took upon himself the form of a servant,
and was made in the likeness of men:
and being found in fashion as a man,
he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death,
even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him,
and given him a name which is above every name:
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of things in heaven, and things in earth,
and things under the earth,
and that every tongue should confess,
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people stand and the priest says
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The priest continues
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 priest 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:
Priest and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The priest 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,
The Breaking of the Bread
The priest 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.
Priest The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception
During Communion, you are invited to say the following prayer form for receiving Spiritual Communion. Know that the grace of God is made present in your heart, 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: “You satisfy the hungry heart” Robert Kreutz
You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat;
Come give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat.
Communion Hymn 382: “King of glory, King of peace”
1. King of glory, King of peace,
I will love thee;
and that love may never cease,
I will move thee.
Thou hast granted my request,
thou hast heard me;
thou didst note my working breast,
thou hast spared me.
2. Wherefore with my utmost art,
I will sing thee;
and the cream of all my heart,
I will bring thee.
Though my sins against me cried,
thou didst clear me;
and alone, when they replied,
thou didst hear me.
3. Seven whole days, not one in seven,
I will praise thee;
in my heart, though not in heaven,
I can raise thee.
Small it is in this poor sort
to enroll thee;
e’en eternity’s too short
to extol thee.
After Communion, the priest says
Let us pray.
Priest and People
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 peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dismissal
The Celebrant says the dismissal. The people respond Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Toccata in d Minor” J.S. Bach
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Christopher McCall
Acolyte: Emma Ward
Lector: Leigh DeTato
Ushers: Carol Fox, Michael Kelly
Flowers: Susan Roberts
A/V: Emery Kohut
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, J.T. Capps, Carol Fox, Shelley Reed, Robert Risch, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth
Online giving is available through Realm E-Giving and PayPal. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.
Nursery Care
Nursery care for toddlers and babies is available for those who wish to use it. The Nursery is located at the end of the Education Wing hallway, in the classroom closest to the Education Wing entrance. For help finding the Nursery, please ask an usher.
Financial Update: today
Please join us in the Parish Hall following the 10am service for a brief financial presentation sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. A brief question and answer period will follow.
New Confirmation & Reception Course
A new course is starting up for adults and youth (ages 14 and older) who are interested in being Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church. This course will take place in-person throughout the fall, winter, and spring. An initial information session will take place on Sunday, October 30, at 9:00am in the Parish Hall. For further details, please contact Fr. Daniel Moore.
Rector’s office hours
Fr. Daniel will be holding drop-in office hours this week: 9:30am-11:30am on Tuesday, and 1:30pm-3:30pm on Thursday. Feel free to drop in and say hello, no appointment needed.
Weekday Masses: All Saints’ (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ (Nov. 2)
Mass will be said at noon in the church on Tuesday, (All Saints’) and Wednesday (All Souls’). Names of faithful departed will be remembered during the mass on All Souls’ Day. To submit names be included in the intercessions, contact our parish administrator Angela Stoots.
Stewardship Sunday: November 6
Next Sunday, November 6 you are invited to bring your pledges in support of St. Paul’s for this upcoming year. A basket will be placed by the font to receive pledges (if you need a pledge card, please see an usher). Following each mass, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will offer a fabulous breakfast for everyone—including eggs, pancakes, sausage, hash browns, juice, applesauce/fruit, coffee, and tea. Please join us on this special day for fellowship, fun, and great food!
Altar Guild Meeting: Saturday, November 12
The Altar Guild will be holding a Member’s Meeting from 9:00 to 10:00am in the Ed. Wing Conference Room for all current members and those who would like to know more about the guild. For more information, please contact Carol Fox.
Christmas in Doylestown & The Christmas Attic
November 18-19: CHRISTMAS ATTIC
Bring your donations for the Christmas Attic to the church office during the week or to the coat closet on Sunday. Please mark your donations ‘Attic’ and pack breakables well. As always, thanks for your participation!
Set Up for the sale will run from Saturday Nov. 12 thru mid-afternoon on Friday Nov. 18. Sign Up to help here.
December 2-3: Christmas in Doylestown (aka CID)
We have four fabulous houses lined up for this year’s tour. Stop by the parish hall to check out the photos of the houses on the CID bulletin board. Tickets go on sale during Coffee Hour on Nov. 6th.
Cookie Baking begins on October 24. A total of seven baking days are scheduled with the last one on November 1.
Many thanks to everyone who donated ingredients!
Help us with the baking…all skill levels welcome! We work in an assembly line and there are jobs for everyone. The link to our online sign up is here and in your e-notes. There are several time slots that are short of volunteers, so please consider helping out.
As always, we are planning several raffles. This year’s raffles will be the usual favorites: Basket of Cheer, Wine & Cheese Basket and two Gift Card Trees. The link to our online donation sign-up is here and in your e-notes.
Additional online sign-ups will go live shortly and cover the many activities that are part of Christmas in Doylestown: decorating, hosting, baking, selling tickets, etc. Read your e-notes for updates and links to all the sign-ups.
Saint Paul’s is blessed with many new parishioners, and we welcome your ideas and help. Christmas in Doylestown is a great way to meet other parishioners as we work together raising money for both the church and the Doylestown Homeless Shelter.
The CID Committee
Seamen’s Church Institute Drive
Once again, this fall, we will be collecting items to support the SEAMEN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE of Philadelphia Christmas Ditty Bag program. The Seamen’s Church Institute caters to the religious and basic daily needs of seafarers (merchant marine) visiting the port of Philadelphia and others nearby. We are being asked for donations of the following: (toiletries should be full size, please)
Hats and Scarves in dark colors
Work socks & work gloves
Chap Sticks
Razors
Playing cards
Toothbrushes, toothpaste
Shampoo
Pens & writing paper
hard or boxed candy
Nail clippers
Shaving cream
Hand lotion
Deodorant
Combs
Mini sewing kits
Gum, cough drops, etc.
There will be a carton in the parish hall coat room to receive your donations. Please get your donations in by Monday, October 31st. Thanks in advance for your generous support of this outreach. Any questions? Contact Robert Ball using the church directory.
Community Meal
On Sunday, Oct. 23rd St. Paul’s had our third Community Meal, and it was very successful. With each meal, we learn a little more and the process goes a little smoother each time. Of course, this is only possible because of all the great help from all the volunteers that stepped forward to participate and help make it happen. So, thank you all very, very much. The next one is scheduled for Thanksgiving Sunday...Nov.27. We will then take a break until April.
The guests asked that I pass on their thanks also and to express how much they appreciate your kindness and generosity. The signup sheet for the November Community Meal will be available in a few days. November 27th is the Sunday of Thanksgiving, so we are planning to serve a Thanksgiving meal. Any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair
FORWARD DAY BY DAY DEVOTIONALS FOR november-january
Forward Movement is a ministry of The Episcopal Church dedicated to forming adult Episcopalians in the faith. Forward Day by Day is one of its publications: a devotional booklet with brief meditations on a passage of Scripture appointed for each day. Paper copies for the three-month period of November-January are now available. To request one by mail, please email the parish administrator, Angela Stoots. You can also read these daily meditations online on the Forward Movement website.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Our next meeting is at 7:30 PM on November 8th, the usual 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us on Zoom (login credentials can be found in the most recent Weekly E-Notes email). Contact chair Jim Massey with any questions. All are welcome!
Thanksgiving Gift Card Collection
Dear parishioners of St. Paul’s, The Outreach Committee will be collecting supermarket gift cards for families of Doyle Elementary and for the Immigrants Action Group. Denominations of $25 are greatly appreciated. Stores like ALDI and Walmart as well as local supermarkets would be fine also. You have been so generous in the past and the need is ever growing. We know we can make this collection the best ever!! Thanks so much. The Outreach Group. Contact Mary Smith with any questions.
Spiritual Direction
Are you interested in deepening your relationship with God? Spiritual direction or “holy listening” is the ancient practice of accompanying a person as they grow in their spirituality. Our spirituality informs so many aspects of our being, from our careers and vocations to the very questions about what it means to be human, in relationship with others. Having a person prayerfully listening with you as you discern God’s invitations can create expansive space and time for the Spirit to speak. As an associate in the Shalem Institute’s Program in Spiritual Guidance, Leigh DeTato is in formation as a spiritual director and is accepting new directees as part of her training. Sessions are typically about an hour once a month and are free until she completes her certificate at the end of 2023. Contact Leigh to learn more.
Community Survey for Comprehensive Plan
Doylestown Borough is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 1997. A Comprehensive Plan is an official document that serves as a guide to land use decision making. It is a statement of the community’s vision for the future to be used by residents, the Planning Commission, Borough Council, private and public stakeholders, and governmental agencies.
The Doylestown Borough Comprehensive Plan will focus on the quality-of-life issues that are most important to Borough residents, reaching consensus on a direction forward, and building local capacity to effect real change.
To ensure that the views of your household or business are considered in the development of the Comprehensive Plan update, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Please read each question carefully, and answer to the best of your knowledge with your honest opinion. All responses to this survey will be anonymous. Please complete this survey by November 8, 2022. Your input is important to us! You don’t need to live in Doylestown Borough to participate in the survey.
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.
