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Christ Episcopal Church Eureka, California
eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2015
Holy Eucharist Rite II
8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
We invite you to actively participate in this worship. This
booklet contains most of the congregational portions of the liturgy
as found in the Book of Common Prayer. The hymn
numbers refer to The Hymnal 1982 which is found in the pew rack
in front of you. Opening Voluntary Quodlibet on Evan and Azmon
setting by Gail Leven Pollock Entrance Hymn #518 Christ is made the
sure foundation Presider: Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
All: Glory to God for ever and ever. THE WORD OF GOD BCP p. 355
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. Amen.
Spoken at 8:00 a.m. only All: Glory to God in the highest, and
peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship
you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of
God, you take away the sin of the world:
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have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the
Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you
alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the
glory of God the Father. Amen. #421 Hymn of Praise All Glory be to
God on High Sung at 10:30 a.m. only
Presider: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.
Presider: Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
All: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our
necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have
compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things
which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we
cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
The Lessons (please be seated) Reader: A Reading from Jeremiah
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."
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Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.
Each half verse of the Psalm is sung on the reciting note up to
the last accented syllable.
Psalm 23 Dominus regit me
The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside
still waters.
He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his
Name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall
fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they
comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence of those who
trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is
running over.
Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Reader: A Reading from Pauls Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians
2:11-22
Remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called "the
uncircumcision" by those who are called "the circumcision" a
physical circumcision made in the flesh by human handsremember that
you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the
commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise,
having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ
Jesus
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you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of
Christ. For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups
into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the
hostility between us. He has abolished the law with its
commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one
new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, and might
reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus
putting to death that hostility through it. So he came and
proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who
were near; for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to
the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you
are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of
God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with
Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure
is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in
whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place
for God.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn #646 vv.1-2, 4-6 The King of love my shepherd
is
Presider: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Mark People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they
had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted
place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and
going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in
the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going
and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the
towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great
crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep
without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and
moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once
recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to
bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever
he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in
the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the
fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.
Presider: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord
Christ. (please be seated)
The Sermon The Rev. Nancy Streufert
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The Nicene Creed (please stand) 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: Was incarnate of the Holy
Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. 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. Who, with the Father and the Son is worshiped and
glorified. Who 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
Presider: Reconciled to God by the blood of Christ, let us offer
prayers for the peace of the world.
Leader: For Barry, our bishop and Susan, Lesley, Nancy, and
Diana our presbyters, for this holy gathering, and for the people
of God in every place.
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All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: For all nations, peoples, tribes, clans, and families.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: For mercy, justice, and peace in the world. All: Lord,
have mercy.
Leader: For those on vacation, and for safety from violent
storms. All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: We pray for the Christians in the Holy Land, and for the
Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of
Jerusalem. We pray for the Christians in the greater Middle East
including Syria and Iraq. In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray
for the Dioceses of Port Elizabeth and Pretoria in Southern Africa.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for St. Pauls in
Sacramento. All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: For all those in danger and need: the sick and the
dying, the poor and the oppressed, travelers and prisoners, and for
their families.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: For those who rest in Christ and for all the dead. All:
Lord, have mercy.
Leader: For ourselves, our families, our companions, and all
those we love. All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: Lifting our voices with all creation, with the Blessed
Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one
another to the living God through Christ. All: To you, O Lord.
Presider: God our shepherd, hear the prayers we offer today and
touch all peoples with your healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Confession of Sin
Presider: Let us confess our sins to God.
All: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against
you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness
in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
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We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen
us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love
and serve only your will. Amen.
Presider: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your
sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal
life. Amen.
The Peace (please stand)
Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you. All: And
also with you.
Welcome and announcements (please be seated)
Prayer for a Birthday All: Watch over your child, O Lord, as her
days increase; bless and guide her
wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her
when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she falls; and in
her heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the
days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Presider: Let us with gladness present the offerings and
oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
Offertory Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux (from Mass for the
Parishes) Francois Couperin
Offertory Hymn #693 Just as I am, without one plea
Prayer over the Gifts
Presider: Let us pray. All: God of grace, receive all we offer
you this day. Help us in all we do to offer ourselves as a true and
living sacrifice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
Presider: The Lord be with you.
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WLP 858 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (Sanctus)
All: And also with you.
Presider: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the
Lord.
Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is
right to give him thanks and praise.
Presider: We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God,
source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the
creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things
into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and
every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to
walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far
away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not
forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of
your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the
chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to
magnify you as we sing (say):
(spoken at 8:00 a.m. sung at 10:30 a.m.)
All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and
earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he
who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
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(stand or kneel)
Presider: Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living
God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal
the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your
willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the
holy child of God.
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Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts
and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor.
He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of
his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete
upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by
you.
On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his
friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it
to them, and said: Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for
you. Do this for the remembrance of me. As supper was ending, Jesus
took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to
them, and said: Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new
Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the
remembrance of me.
Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and
remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to
come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a
living sacrifice.
Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body
and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and
make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world
you have made.
In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from
every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the
banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.
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S161 Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and
ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are
bold to say,
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread Presider: Alleluia. Christ our
Passover is sacrificed for us; All: Therefore let us keep the
feast. Alleluia.
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Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in
remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your
hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Communion of the People
Communion Music Sollt ich meinem Gott (I will sing my Maker's
praises) Paul Manz
Sending Forth of Eucharistic Visitors (please stand)
Presider: We send you out to share Communion with those members
who are not able to be with us.
All: May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this
sacrament of Christs presence.
Presider: May those who receive it from you be strengthened and
encouraged in the community we have together in our Lord Jesus
Christ.
All: Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Presider: Let us pray.
All: God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life
and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one
another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven
and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that
we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for
ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
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SERVING THIS MORNING
Priest in Charge The Rev. Dr. Susan Armstrong Resident Associate
Priest The Rev. Lesley McCloghrie Associate Priests The Rev. Nancy
Streufert, The Rev. Sister Diana Doncaster Music Director/Organist
Merry Phillips Altar Guild Katherine Clague, Sara Hines, Susan
Whaley 8:00 a.m. Readers Sanford Pyron, Barry Ross Intercessor Pat
Toy Eucharistic Ministers Julie Cairns Announcer Sanford Pyron
10:30 a.m. Readers Ann Clark, Rex White Intercessor Steve Cole
Eucharistic Ministers Elizabeth Harper-Lawson, Lyn Klay Acolyte
John Patton Announcer Helen Taylor Ushers Steve Cole, Karen
Childers Coffee Hour Choir Counters Catherine Mace, Angus
Stewart
The Blessing
Presider: The peace of God, which passes 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.
Closing Hymn #493 O for a thousand tongues to sing
Dismissal
Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All: Thanks be
to God.
Closing Voluntary Trumpet Tune Giovanni Coperario arr. by S.
Drummond Wolff
Thank you for worshipping with us today. The Worship Committee
invites you to continue building the body of Christ by joining your
neighbors for coffee and conversation when you
have concluded your worship.
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Musical Notes Just as I am, without one plea is one of the most
widely known of the ca. 150 hymns written by Charlotte Elliott
(1789-1871), from Clapham, England. Her verse is characterized by
tenderness of feeling, plaintive simplicity, deep devotion, and
perfect rhythm. In 1828, at the age of 32, Charlotte Elliott
suffered a serious illness that left her a semi-invalid ... and
within the year she experienced a severe spiritual crisis. Swiss
evangelist Henry A. Cesr Malan was visiting her family, and she
confessed to him that she didnt know how to come to Christ. His
famous response was, Come to him just as you are. Her depression
continued, however. One night, twelve years later, she lay awake,
distressed by her uselessness as an invalid, and by doubts of her
spiritual life. The next day, as she reflected on the previous
night, she decided she needed to meet her spiritual troubles head
on and conquer them by the grace of God. So she gathered up in her
soul the grand certainties, not of her emotions, but of her
salvation: her Lord, His power, His promise (Lutheran Hymnal
Handbook). She took up pen and paper, and wrote down her own
formulae of faith, remembering those words of the visiting
evangelist. In the end she had the text Just as I am, without one
plea. Her rule of faith has since become a comfort to millions, and
we join with all Christians who experience doubt and uncertainty in
their faith when we declare that Christ invites us to come to Him,
just as we are (from: www.hymnary.org).
Notices and Events Newcomers and Guests Thank you for
worshipping with us today. We look forward to meeting you and
giving you a gift, and hope you will stop by the Welcome Table in
the Heritage Room (just behind the Sanctuary) after the service.
Welcome! The 9:15 Forum on the Gospel of Mark continues bi-weekly
in Lewis Hall. On July 26, John Hammond will lead the discussion.
Please come and join the conversation. Music & Arts Camp August
10 14! Christ Churchs sixth annual camp offers children
opportunities to be their creative little selves in a safe and
loving environment. Our camp runs Monday Friday from 9 a.m. to
noon. On the last day of camp, friends and families of the children
are invited to an open house and barbecue. Needs include shepherds
to guide the children and support the teachers, snack mavens, and
cooks and a coordinator for the concluding Friday barbecue. Also
needed are monetary donations for the barbecue, snacks, and art
supplies. If you feel called to participate in this joyful
ministry, please contact Mother Nancy+, Peg Gardner, Pam Gossard,
Paul Gossard, Marita Musante, or Merry Phillips. The bishops
visitation is always a blessed time for renewal. Bishop Beisner
will be visiting us on November 22. If you would like to be
confirmed or to reaffirm your faith, please contact Mother Susan.
Have you been waiting to give flowers for the Altar? The first
Sunday in August is available, and the fourth Sunday in August may
be available. Please contact Elizabeth if you are interested.
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The upcoming Rescue Mission Auxiliary Luncheon takes place
Monday, July 20, at the Eureka Rescue Mission, 110 2nd Street,
Eureka, 12 noon until 2 p.m. Cost: $1, and a canned food item. The
speaker will be Pastor Lance Anderson of Presbyterian Church of the
Redeemer. Thank you. Sigrid Weir, 444-3277 Lifted in Love, a
community sing to promote healing through music will be held July
25 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.at the Presbyterian Church. It will be led
by vocalist Melanie DeMore and will be followed by a community
meal. For more information call Liz Smith at 845-9758 or check the
poster on the board in Lewis Hall. Our first (of two) "Sundays at
4" concerts at Christ Church will be on July 26, 4:00 pm. Please
join us for the return of early music specialists from the
University of Oregon, " 2" (a due), in an Early Music concert with
Trumpet Consort von Humboldt. More about the program and performers
can be found at: http://christchurcheureka.org/concerts/ Camp
Living Waters will take place from July 26-31. We have all the food
and non-perishable donations we need. A big thank you to everyone
who donated non-perishable foods and condiments! Thank you also to
those of you who are donating cookies and coffee breads for the
week! Eucharistic Visitors If you are unable to come to worship on
a regular basis and would like communion brought to you on Sunday
following our services, please call the parish office Monday
through Friday and request a Eucharistic Visitor. The Altar flowers
are given to the glory of God and in memory of Thomas H. Monroe Jr.
by Catherine and Barrett Mace and Christina Strevey.
Saint Mary Magdalene by Ugolino Di Nerio
Circa 1317-1327
July 22 marks the feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene
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