The last SUNday after pentecost: Christ the king
Sunday, November 20, 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: “Preamble” Louis Vierne
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 494: “Crown him with many crowns”
1. Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne;
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own;
awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2. Crown him the Son of God
before the worlds began,
and ye, who tread where he hath trod,
crown him the Son of man;
who every grief hath known
that wrings the human breast,
and takes and bears them for his own,
that all in him may rest.
3. Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save;
his glories now we sing
who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
4. Crown him of lords the Lord,
who over all doth reign,
who once on earth, the incarnate Word,
for ransomed sinners slain,
now lives in realms of light,
where saints with angels sing
their songs before him day and night,
their God, Redeemer, King.
5. Crown him the Lord of heaven,
enthroned in worlds above;
Crown him the King, to whom is given
the wondrous name of Love.
Crown him with many crowns,
as thrones before him fall,
crown him, ye kings, with many crowns,
for he is King of all.
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 everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
First Lesson: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord.
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength, *
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *
and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;
3 Though its waters rage and foam, *
and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.
4 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, *
the holy habitation of the Most High.
6 God is in the midst of her;
she shall not be overthrown; *
God shall help her at the break of day.
7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; *
God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.
8 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
9 Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, *
what awesome things he has done on earth.
10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; *
he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear,
and burns the shields with fire.
11 “Be still, then, and know that I am God; *
I will be exalted among the nations;
I will be exalted in the earth."
12 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
The Second Lesson: Colossians 1:11-20
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 614: “Christ is the King! O friends upraise”
1. Christ is the King! O friends upraise
anthems of joy and holy praise
for his brave saints of ancient days,
who with a faith for ever new
followed the King, and round him drew
thousands of servants brave and true.
2. O Christian women, Christian men,
all the world over, seek again
the Way disciples followed then.
Christ through all ages is the same:
place the same hope in his great Name,
with the same faith his word proclaim.
3. Let Love’s unconquerable might
your scattered companies unite
in service to the Lord of light:
so shall God’s will on earth be done,
new lamps be lit, new tasks begun,
and the whole Church at last be one.
The Gospel: Luke 23:33-43
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. The people stood by, watching Jesus on the cross; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”
One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
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: “Look at the world” John Rutter
Look at the world:
Everything all around us
Look at the world: and marvel everyday
Look at the world:
So many joys and wonders
So many miracles along our way
Praise to thee O Lord for all creation
Give us thankful hearts
that we may see
All the gifts we share and every blessing
All things come of thee
Look at the earth:
Bringing forth fruit and flower
Look at the sky:
The sunshine and the rain
Look at the hills,
look at the trees and mountains,
Valley and flowing river field and plain.
Praise to thee O Lord for all creation
Give us thankful hearts that we may see
All the gifts we share and every blessing
All things come of thee
Think of the spring,
Think of the warmth of summer
Bringing the harvest before the winters cold
Everything grows, everything has a season
‘Til it is gathered to the fathers fold
Praise to thee O Lord for all creation
Give us thankful hearts
that we may see
All the gifts we share
and every blessing
All things come of thee
Every good gift,
all that we need and cherish
Comes from the lord
in token of his love
We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty
His is the earth and his the heavens above
Praise to thee, O Lord for all creation.
Give us thankful hearts that we may see
All the gifts we share, and every blessing,
All things come of thee,
All things come of thee
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: “Panis angelicus” G.P. Palestrina
Panis angelicus,
Fit panis hominum;
Dat panis caelicus
Figuris terminum:
O res mirabilis!
Manducat Dominum,
Pauper, servus et humilis.
O angel bread divine,
Made bread of man today;
This bread so heavenly,
With old rites does away.
How great and wonderful!
Mankind receives the Lord,
Humble, lowly and worshipful.
Communion Hymn 477: “All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine”
1. All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine,
didst yield the glory that of right was thine,
that in our darkened hearts thy grace might shine.
Alleluia!
2. Thou cam’st to us in lowliness of thought;
by thee the outcast and the poor were sought;
and by thy death was God’s salvation wrought.
Alleluia!
3. Let this mind be in us which was in thee,
who wast a servant that we might be free,
humbling thyself to death on Calvary.
Alleluia!
4. Wherefore, by God’s eternal purpose, thou
art high exalted o’er all creatures now,
and given the Name to which all knees shall bow.
Alleluia!
5. Let every tongue confess with one accord
in heaven and earth that Jesus Christ is Lord;
and God the Father be by all adored.
Alleluia! Amen.
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: “Fugue in C Major” Johann Sebastian Bach
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Carol Fox
Acolyte: Emma Ward
Lector: Nancy Gifford-Humphreys
Ushers: Ted Hopkins, Joe DeTato
Flowers: Kim Jacobsen
A/V: Liam Kelly
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, J.T. Capps, Carol Fox, Laura Pankoe, 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.
Evensong & Benediction: December 11 at 5:00pm
St. Paul’s will offer a service of Evensong and Benediction on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00pm. Evensong is a sung setting of Evening Prayer; led principally by choir, it is one of the treasures of our Anglican tradition. This Advent Evensong features the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Bob Chilcott. The anthem is the Ave dulcissima Maria by Fred Gramann, for Soprano solo and choir. Additionally, the service preces (setting) are a composition of our own director of music, Ed McCall. The service ends with Benediction: the exposing of the Eucharistic Host, the blessing of the people, and the Divine Praises. Join us for this very special Advent service.
Rector’s office hours
Fr. Daniel’s drop-in office hours this week are from 9:30-11:30am on Tuesday. Feel free to come by and say hello, no appointment needed.
Weekday Worship
Mass for the Eve of Thanksgiving will be held this week on Wednesday, November 23, in the Church.
Acolytes
Saint Paul’s wants to increase participation in the Acolyte Guild. Those interested contact Pike Stephens using the church directory.
Christmas in Doylestown & The Christmas Attic
CHRISTMAS ATTIC
Many, many thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Christmas Attic a great success!
Christmas in Doylestown (aka CID)
· Please sign up to help with CID here. NOTE: This sign up covers multiple activities: click on each tab across the top to see a different sign-up. And remember to click both the ‘Submit and Sign Up’ button AND the ‘Sign Up Now’ button to complete your signup. You’ll know you did it correctly when you receive a confirmation email.
· Help is still needed:
o Hosting at the houses Friday evening and Saturday
o Boxing cookies on Wednesday Nov. 30
o Preparing food for the Tea
o Setting up parish hall with tables & raffle on Dec. 1st
o Helping at the Tea or Bake Table in the Parish Hall on tour days
o With clean up Saturday afternoon
· If you don’t have email, please call Kay Johnson at 215-260-1270 to volunteer.
· Many Thanks to everyone for your help and support!
Women’s Ministry: Christmas Tea and Ornament Exchange December 18
St. Paul’s Women’s Ministry invites all women of the parish to a Christmas Tea and ornament exchange at the home of Rachel Morse on Sunday, December 18 at 4 PM, hosted. RSVP by December 12. Bring an ornament to share and join us in fellowship to celebrate the advent season in anticipation of Christ’s birth. Look for an invitation in your emails. For more information, contact Rachel Morse.
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. Gift cards can be dropped off at the parish office or given to Mary Smith between services. 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. See Mary Smith if any questions.
Community Meal
Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped with the Community Meals. The next meal is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 27, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal and there are still a few spots remaining to be filled. Please consider helping with vegetables, stuffing, or mashed potatoes. This will be our last Community Meal until April 2023. In addition to St. Paul’s parishioners, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Paul’s youth groups will be participating. The signup sheet is now available to help with meal preparation, setup, serving, clean up, and greeters. There are also some additional items listed for donation that will benefit those in need. Please sign up here. Thank you again for what you have done in the past and in advance for your additional support. Please contact Mary Lou Parry with any questions you may have.
Little Free Pantry
The Food Pantry has been receiving quite a bit of activity which shows how great the need is, the activity will increase with the cold weather approaching. Donations of non- perishable supplies such as snack bars, crackers, small water, shelf stable milk, nuts, peanut butter, canned fruit, small cereal boxes are greatly appreciated. Committee and Ministry Chairs might consider adopting the Pantry for a week or two as a team activity. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair.
Cantus Novus presents The Spirit Awakens
December 2 (Solebury), December 3 (Doylestown), and December 4 (Morrisville)
Cantus Novus, Bucks County’s premiere chamber choir, is delighted to welcome you to our 2022-23 season. This season our theme is The Spirit Awakens, selected especially for all of us who are emerging back into daily life in a post-pandemic world. Buoyed by a return to some sense of normalcy, we can rejoice in our spirits being lifted higher and higher.
For our December concerts we offer A Celestial Celebration – a star-studded evening of uplifting choral music sure to brighten and enlighten. The program features a mix of the familiar with the ethereal— old favorites and newly minted compositions. The Cantus Novus Chamber Orchestra joins us as we present the area premiere of Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare. And what would a Christmas concert be without at least one offering from the English master, John Rutter.
Concert Dates:
December 2, 8 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury
December 3, 8 pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Doylestown
December 4, 4 pm, Morrisville Presbyterian Church
Purchase tickets online.
2023 Episcopal Church Ordo Calendars Available
Our 2023 Ordo Calendars have arrived and are available in the Narthex. Please pick up yours today, and perhaps an extra if you know of someone who might like one.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given by Penelope Polychron to the glory of God, in loving memory of Jeffrey Parker Rodman.
