The Twenty-second SUNday after pentecost
Sunday, October 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: “Basse de Trompette” Francois Couperin
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 492: “Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness”
1. Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness,
wake your noblest, sweetest strain,
with the praises of your Savior
let his house resound again;
him let all your music honor,
and your songs exalt his reign.
2. Sing how he came forth from heaven,
bowed himself to Bethlehem’s cave,
stooped to wear the servants vesture,
bore the pain, the cross, the grave,
passed within the gates of darkness,
thence his banished ones to save.
3. So, he tasted death for mortals,
he, of humankind the head,
sinless one, among the sinful,
Prince of life, among the dead;
thus he wrought the full redemption,
and the captor captive led.
4. Now on high, yet ever with us,
from his Father’s throne the Son rules
and guides the world he ransomed,
till the appointed work be done,
till he see renewed and perfect,
all things gathered into one.
Opening Acclamation
Priest ✠ Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
The 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.
The Gloria in Excelsis Hymnal 1982, S-278
The Collect of the Day
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Priest Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
The First Lesson: Job 38:1-7
The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; *
O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
you are clothed with majesty and splendor.
2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *
and spread out the heavens like a curtain.
3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *
you make the clouds your chariot;
you ride on the wings of the wind.
4 You make the winds your messengers *
and flames of fire your servants.
5 You have set the earth upon its foundations, *
so that it never shall move at any time.
6 You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *
the waters stood higher than the mountains.
7 At your rebuke they fled; *
at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
8 They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *
to the places you had appointed for them.
9 You set the limits that they should not pass; *
they shall not again cover the earth.
25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
37b Hallelujah!
The Second Lesson: Hebrews 5:1-10
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Hymn 583: “O holy city, seen of John”
1. O holy city, seen of John,
where Christ the Lamb, doth reign,
within whose four square walls
shall come no night, nor need, nor pain,
and where the tears are wiped
from eyes that shall not weep again!
2. O shame to us who rest content
while lust and greed for gain
in street and shop and tenement
wring gold from human pain,
and bitter lips in blind despair cry,
“Christ hath died in vain!”
3. O Jesus, thou hast promised
to all who follow thee,
that where thou art in glory
there shall thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my friend.
Alleluia
The choir sings the Alleluias, then all repeat them.
The Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People
The leader and people pray responsively
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for our Bishops; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all victims of violence, and for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble.
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who have died.
Silence
I ask your prayers for those on our parish prayer list, and for those we now name:
Silence. Additional petitions may be included here.
We pray for our sister church of St. Mary’s, Sololá, in our companion diocese of Guatemala.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
The Celebrant concludes with the following Collect
Gracious Father, all things come from you, and all that we have is yours. Pour out your Spirit upon us, that we might be faithful stewards of your great bounty; inspire us to use our time, talent, and treasure for your honor and glory, and for the good of your church; 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.
Welcome & Announcements
The Celebrant introduces the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture, and the people sit.
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.
Anthem: “Praise to God, Immortal Praise” Sondra K. Tucker
Praise to God, immortal praise,
for the love which crowns our days;
bounteous source of ev’ry joy,
let your praise our tongues employ;
all to you our God we owe,
source from whom our blessings flow.
All the plenty summer pours;
autumn’s rich o’erflowing stores;
flocks that whiten all the plain,
yellow sheaves of ripened grain;
Lord, for these our souls shall raise
grateful vows and solemn praise.
As your tender hand has blessed,
May we give you of our best;
And with deeds of kindly love
give our thanks to God above;
singing thus through all our days
praise to God, immortal praise.
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A
The people stand and the priest sings
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. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. 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 et Benedictus qui venit Hymnal 1982, S-125
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 Fraction
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.
Anthem: “Lamb of God” Stephen Caracciolo
Lamb of God, you take away
the sin of the world; have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, you take away
the sin of the world; grant us peace.
Hymn 660: “O Master, let me walk with thee”
1. O Master, let me walk with thee
in lowly paths of service free;
tell me thy secret; help me bear
the strain of toil, the fret of care.
2. Help me the slow of heart to move
by some clear, winning word of love;
teach me the wayward feet to stay,
and guide them in the homeward way.
3. Teach me thy patience; still with thee
in closer, dearer company,
in work that keeps faith sweet and strong,
in trust that triumphs over wrong,
4. in hope that sends a shining ray
far down the future’s broadening way,
in peace that only thou canst give,
with thee, O Master, let me live.
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 & Dismissal
The Celebrant blesses the people and dismisses them.
The People respond Thanks be to God.
Postlude: “Toccata on Ellacombe” Mark Thallander & Bruce Wilson
Service Participants
Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore
Organist: W. Edward McCall
Eucharistic Ministers: John Black, Jim Massey
Thurifer: Will Boyd
Crucifer: John Wilkinson
Lector: Trudie Benton
Ushers: Rob Wilkinson, Andy Hutchison
Altar: Rachel Morse, Widgette Kelly
Livestream: Josh Pankoe
Counters: Kathy Sullivan, George Wiemann
Flowers: Kim Jacobsen
Choir: George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, Alexander Famous, Carol Fox, Laura Pankoe, Shelley Reed, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Amber Robinson, Annie Rogers, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth
Online giving is available through Realm E-Giving. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.
Stewardship Campaign 2025
I’m In
The theme of “I’m In” is both a commitment and an invitation to each member of St Paul’s. It’s a call to reflect on what this place and community mean in your life. How does it impact you and how are you impacting it! As we prepare for the coming of a New Year we stop and think of our Stewardship commitment to the Church. This is more than a call for funding, it’s a call for engagement, for building our community through relationships.
During this campaign we ask each other are you…
Included
To include someone is to bring them IN so that he or she feels part of something.
To be included is more than just being part of a group or community. To be IN-CLUDED is to be valued and appreciated, to have a voice that is heard.
Jesus sought to include everyone in his ministry giving us a place to belong by treating all with value and respect. At St. Paul’s it is not just about reaching out to those in need but it is also about building the body of Christ within ourselves.
By creating an awareness of one’s self through engaging in group activities we can learn to value diversity and spur connections with others.
By following Jesus’s example recognizing the similarities and differences of individuals within our community and seeking ways to interact with others, we can build respectful relationships that promote inclusion thus giving everyone the opportunity to be and feel included.
Romans 12:5
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Weekday Worship
Mass for the Feast of St. James of Jerusalem will be held this week on Wednesday, October 23, at noon in the Church.
Children’s Sunday School - Outreach Sunday
Please meet in the kitchen at 9:45. We will decorate cookies to offer during coffee hour for donations. The money collected will go to support the Little Free Pantry.
Stewardship Financial Presentation
Sunday, October 27 - David Taylor, St. Paul’s Accounting Warden, will share St. Paul’s financial status in narrated PowerPoint presentations. This event in the Stewardship Campaign will be supported by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew with one of their famous breakfasts! Please plan to attend, following the 8:00 am or 10:00 am mass, in Paxson Hall.
Community Meal: October 27
The next Community Meal is scheduled for October 27, after the Stewardship Breakfast. The Brotherhood, along with the Outreach Committee, will be providing the casseroles for the meal. So, instead of preparing a dish to share, if you would like to contribute something for the Community meal, gift cards for McDonalds, Wendy’s or Wawa, in amounts not larger than $10.00 would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Women’s Ministry Event: October 26
The Women’s Ministry group is getting back together this Fall for fun and fellowship. We have several “outings” as well as “in-house” activities coming up, so stay alert for announcements!
In the beauty of Fall, and hopefully the height of the color, we will gather at the Peace Valley Nature Preserve and take a walk together for about an hour. Join us for some fresh air and leisurely conversation. This event will take place Saturday afternoon, October 26, at 1:30.
Any questions, feel free to talk with anyone on the women’s ministry team, including Leigh DeTato or Jen Prater.
A Stewardship Story
To view an inspiring St. Paul’s stewardship story, scan the following QR code:
October “Dinner & A Movie” Series
Join us on Wednesday nights during October for a new “dinner & a movie” series. The evening schedule will be as follows:
· 5:30 – Evening Prayer (Nave)
· 6:00 – Potluck Dinner (Parish Hall)
· 6:30 – ‘Movie’ & Discussion, ending by 7:30pm
The “movies” we will watch are actually short films produced by The Work of The People, a kind of visual library that explores faith and the Christian life through interviews with theologians, artists, pastors, and others. Films we’ll watch will cover topics that include: grace, sacraments, suffering, embodiment, and hope—from a variety of voices and perspectives.
This fall series begins Wednesday, October 2. Attendees will be invited to contribute to meals and help with setup/cleanup: you can sign up at bit.ly/stp-movies2024. To help plan for enough food and seating, RSVP for the series by sending a message to Fr. Daniel Moore.
October Bible Study
If you’re interested in growing your Christian faith through Bible reading, please join us for studies in October: October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. We meet in the Education Wing 9 -9:45 am, in-between our two Sunday Masses.
Whether you have very little Bible knowledge or you’re a Bible scholar, there’s a place for you. Please join us for a time of fellowship and an exploration of God’s word.
Topic: ‘How and why do we give back to God, who already has everything?’
Questions? You can contact Nancy Gifford-Humphreys or John Humphreys.
Christmas in Doylestown: Butter Cookies
Once again, our famous Butter Cookies will be available for Christmas in Doylestown. This year we will be taking pre-orders with some boxes of cookies available for sale at the tour. Make sure you place a pre-order so as to make sure you don’t miss out on the delicious cookies. Order Forms can be found here or in the parish hall by the Christmas in Doylestown bulletin board. To make the scrumptious cookies, bakers and ingredient donations will be needed. Please see sign up forms in the parish hall by the Christmas in Doylestown bulletin board starting October 1st. Baking dates begin November 2nd through November 9th - some weekends and some weekdays. Thank you in advance to all that help with the butter cookies! Butter Cookie questions? Please contact June Psculkowski.
Daughters of the King
Those women interested in a new chapter of this order being initiated at St. Paul’s will be gathering, again, on Thursday, November 7, at 6:00pm in the conference room. There are several things to discuss and to put in place even before we begin our formation sessions early next year. These are exciting first steps. Questions for anyone else interested and not yet identified? Feel free to contact Leigh DeTato.
Little Free Pantry
Thank you to everyone for the generous donations to the Little Free Pantry...the food and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. If you are considering a donation, we are always in need of snack bars, fruit cups, single serving tuna or chicken salad, shelf stable milk, bottled water...a guideline is…"anything that can be eaten on a bench.” Thank you again for your help and support. Mary Lou Parry, Outreach Committee Chair
Spiritual Direction/Guidance:
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” - Pierre Teihard de Chardin Does this statement stir something down deep within you? Do you desire to deepen your prayer life and/or your relationship with God? Perhaps you sense that you are in a place of impending change in your life? Maybe you feel called to something “bigger?” Do you long for someone in your life to just sit down with and process this thing called “life?” These are just a few reasons to enter into a spiritual direction/guidance relationship – one that carves out both a sacred and safe space to become as vulnerable as you like. Questions? Please contact Leigh DeTato.
Is Coming Soon.....
Set-Up: Nov. 16-22
Sale Dates: Nov. 22-23
We need your help with the Christmas Attic...it’s easy and fun:
· Bring your donations in no later than Tuesday Nov. 19.
· Volunteer to bring up boxes from the barn and basement Saturday morning Nov. 16.
· Volunteer to unpack, sort and price the great stuff that has been donated.
Work runs from Saturday the 16th to Friday afternoon the 22nd.
· Volunteer to work at the sale, either Friday evening or Saturday morning.
· Volunteer to help clean up the parish hall Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23rd.
Sign Up to help here
Service of Prayer for Sound Government
On the eve of Election Day—Monday, November 4 at 6:30 PM—St. Paul’s will host a “Service of Prayer for Sound Government.” This service provides a chance to come together in prayer once again, as we have done in the past, for the leaders of this land: that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. In it, we affirm that we are called to pray for sound government and wise laws, in which the rights of all may be protected—and to hold our elected officials accountable for their powers and privileges.
Drawing on prayers from The Book of Common Prayer, from the words of scripture, along with meditations and reflections, this service offers a unique opportunity to gather and pray that our elected leaders may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace of the world.
For further information or questions, contact Fr. Daniel Moore.
Wrapping Presence, a new Outreach project for 2024
Wrapping Presence is an organization that was founded locally almost 30 years ago. Its mission is to return a degree of dignity to residents in nursing facilities who are otherwise no longer able to do for others during the Christmas season. Here is a list of items being collected for Wrapping Presence. You can find information about the ways to get involved here. Please contact Maureen McGraw with any questions.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s flowers are given by the Shute family to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Ira L. Adams, Frances C. Adams, Joseph G. Shute, Anne H. Shute and Ryan P. Shute. Arranged by Kim Jacobsen
