Grace

Episcopal Church Loving our neighbors, no exceptions

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist– Rite II – Year A

June 28, 2020 10 a.m.

Welcome to Grace Episcopal Church. We are blessed by your presence.

Grace is a community of believers who express our love for God by loving our neighbors and welcoming everyone, no exceptions.

Today we gather together to celebrate virtual Morning Prayer, which is grounded in ancient traditions of Christian worship, and found in our beloved Book of Common Prayer. To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this parish church lovingly called Grace, opens her big red doors and offers welcome.

We Love God Grace is a community of people who believe

in the power of God’s love as expressed through God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

We Love Our Communities Our love for God compels us to serve our communities by being active in service to

those in need.

We Love Each Other Our love for God compels us to love and welcome our neighbors – with open arms.

No exceptions.

We Love Our Faith We celebrate our God, for each other and for our communities through Episcopal

worship that keeps us grounded in our faith.

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THE HOLY EUCHARIST

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

THE OPENING ACCLAMATION

Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever, Amen.

Presider There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us; Presider One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.

Presider 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.

People Amen

THE COLLECT FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Presider God be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray.

Period of silence

Presider Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Psalm tone is played. ALL sing the Psalm as notated.

PSALM 89:1-4,15-18 Misericordias Domini / Mercies of

1 Your love, O Lord, for ever | will I | sing; * from age to age my | mouth [ will pro -] | claim your | faithful - ness.

2 For I am persuaded that your love is es - | tablished for | ever; * you have set your | faithful - ness | firmly [ in the ] | heavens.

3 "I have made a | covenant [ with my ] | chosen one; * I have sworn an | oath to | David my | ser - vant:

4 'I will establish your | line for | ever, * and preserve your | throne for | all gene - | rations.'"

15 Happy are the people who | know the | festal shout! * they walk, O Lord, in the | light | of your | pre - sence.

16 They rejoice | daily [ in your ] | Name; * they are | ju - bi - | lant [ in your ] | righteousness.

17 For you are the | glory [ of their ] | strength, * and by your | favor our | might [ is ex -] | alt - ed.

18 Truly, the | Lord [ is our ] | ruler; * the Holy One of | Isra - el | is our | King.

THE HOLY GOSPEL (Matthew 10.40-42) The Reverend John Hartman

In our Gospel lection Jesus tells of reward for disciples who find themselves welcomed in his name. Those who receive Jesus’ followers will find they are receiving the Lord himself and God who sent him. Those who do well and help even the least of the disciples will find great reward..

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple-- truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”

Gospeler The Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The people sit.

THE SERMON BY THE RECTOR The Reverend John Hartman A period of silent reflection follows

All who are able please stand

THE NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Leader Let us pray to the God whose way of love claims our heart’s first loyalty and leads us on the path to abundant life, saying: Holy God, your mercy is great.

For the Church: especially for Michael our Presiding Bishop and Kevin our bishop, John our Rector, that we may reach out in welcome with Christ's healing love to all who enter our lives. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader For this parish family, that in Christ we may find the free gift of life and the reward promised to the righteous. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader For all who suffer violence, live in fear, or are cast out because of their race, sexuality or any other reason, that they may discover the power of God's love and peace in us as we live our our Baptismal Promises. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader For this nation, that God will guide us in living the values which we proclaim so that all may experience life, liberty and justice. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader In thanksgiving for this good earth, our common home, that we may work to preserve it so that all God's creatures may be blessed by it. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader For those among us whose hearts are troubled and anxious especially because of the Coronavirus, that they may find support in our care, Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader From your submitted thanksgivings, intercessions, and prayers……….. to God who knows the needs of every living creature. Holy God,

People your mercy is great.

Leader Lifting our voices with all creation, with Mary, the God-bearer, Peter & Paul, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.

People To you, O Lord Holy God.

Presider God of eternal life, whom we love more than life itself, hear our prayers for the needs of your people, and give us strength to follow where you have led the way. This we ask in your most Holy Name. Amen.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE ENDING OF A PASTORAL RELATIONSHIP

The Retiring Rector On the seventh day of February, 2010, I was inducted by Bishop Paul as rector of Grace Episcopal Church, in Kingston Pennsylvania, within the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem. I have, with God’s help and to the best of my abilities, exercised this trust, accepting its privileges and responsibilities. In accord with the Canons of the Church, pertaining to retirement, I must now leave this charge, and I publicly state that my tenure as rector of Grace Church ends on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020.

I have moved out of the rectory and relocated to Richmond, Virginia, where I hope to continue my ministry as either an interim or supply priest. The Senior Warden says Do you, the people of Grace Church, recognize and accept the conclusion of this pastoral relationship? People We do. Retiring Rector I present my letter of resignation, the keys of the parish, and the parish service register to you the Senior Warden .

The Senior Warden then indicates what provision(s)has/have been made for the continuation of the ministries of the parish.

The Retiring Rector and the People say together

O God, you have bound us together for a time as pastor and people to work for the advancement of your kingdom in this sacred place: We give you humble and hearty thanks for the ministry which we have shared in these years now past.

Silence

We thank you for your patience with us despite our blindness and slowness of heart. We thank you for your forgiveness and mercy in the face of our many failures.

Silence

Especially we thank you for your never-failing presence with us through these years, and for the deeper knowledge of you and of each other which we have attained.

Silence

We thank you for those who have been joined to this part of Christ’s family through baptism. We thank you for opening our hearts and minds again and again to your Word, and for feeding us abundantly with the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of your Son.

Silence

Now, we pray, be with those who leave and with us who stay; and grant that all of us, by drawing ever nearer to you, may always be close to each other in the communion of your saints. All this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. Amen.

The Retiring Rector then says The peace of Christ be always with you People And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please remember the financial needs of the church are ongoing. You may send in your offerings to Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Butler Street, Kingston Pa 18704.

SPECIAL MUSIC

Trust in the Lord McDonald

THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Presider Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to

God.

All those who are able please stand.

THE PRESENTATION HYMN

All those who are able, please remain standing.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Presider 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. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down on this day from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. 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:

The people stand. Then the Presider 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: Presider and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Presider 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, has taught us, we are bold to say,

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, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

A period of silence is kept.

THE FRACTION

THE MINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT

A PRAYER OF SAINT ALPHONSUS – AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

The People stand

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

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.

The Retiring Rector blesses the People May God, who has led us in the paths of justice and truth, lead us still, and keep us in his ways. Amen.

May God, whose Son has loved us and given himself for us, love us still, and establish us in peace. Amen.

May God, whose Spirit unites us and fills our hearts with joy, illumine us still, and strengthen us for the years to come. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

The Retiring priest removes his stole and lays it across the Altar as his final act of Rector.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

DISMISSAL

Presider Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

MUSIC VOLUNTARY

*The Hymnal, 1982: Service Music : According to the Use of the Episcopal Church. New York: Church Hymnal Corp, 1985. *The Book Of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church : Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David According to the Use of the Episcopal Church. New York :Seabury Press, 1979. *Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song. Church Publishing, 2003. *Wonder, Love, and Praise: a Supplement to The Hymnal 1982. Hooker, John L. Church Pub. Inc., 1997.