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Prelude David Will-Ehlers, Organ
Hymn 287 For all the saints
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Portland, OR
Online Worship
June 14, 2020
The Feast of St. Barnabas
From the Book of Common Prayer, 1979 & The Hymnal, 1982
(except where otherwise noted)
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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.
Celebrant and People
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Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who,
seeking not his own renown but the wellbeing of your Church, gave generously of his life
and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever. Amen.
A Biography of St. Barnabas
The first reference to Barnabas in Scripture is Acts 4:35-37. His given name was Joseph and he was a
Levite from Cyprus. It’s not known when he became a believer, but we are told that following his
conversion, he sold his land and gave the proceeds to the apostles in Jerusalem (Acts 4:36). Due to this
gesture of generosity, he was nicknamed Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement“ by the
apostles.
Acts presents Barnabas as a model of integrity and character, calling him a good man (Acts 11:24), a
prophet and teacher (13:1), an apostle (14:14) and one through whom God worked miracles (15:12).
He was known for seeking out and assisting others, especially those on the margins. Instead of
ostracizing them, Barnabas welcomed them warmly. Barnabas was also the first to believe Saul had truly
been converted (9:27). In the face of many objections, he offered Saul/Paul the chance to co-lead a new
church in Antioch, which grew under their joint leadership.
Barnabas was also known for his missionary work, particularly with new converts, and especially
amongst the Gentiles. He spoke at the Jerusalem Council on their behalf, asserting that God welcomed
Jews and Gentiles alike into his kingdom. Barnabas attested to the fact that they, like himself and other
Jewish converts, believed in the radical new faith in Jesus Christ and saw their conversion as evidence of
the work and grace of God.
It is not clear from Scripture what became of Barnabas. Many believe he was martyred in Cyprus, where
he did much of his work later in his ministry. However, what is known is that he had a significant impact
on the formation of the early church. The annual Feast of St. Barnabas is June 11 and he is the patron
of Cyprus, Antioch, against hailstorms, and invoked as peacemaker.
Psalm 112
1 Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord *and have great delight in his commandments!
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches will be in their house, *and their righteousness will last for ever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
5 It is good for them to be generous in lending *and to manage their affairs with justice.
6 For they will never be shaken; *the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
7 They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord.
8 Their heart is established and will not shrink, *until they see their desire upon their enemies. (cont.)
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9 They have given freely to the poor, *and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
10 The wicked will see it and be angry; they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *the desires of the
wicked will perish.
Acts 11:19-30;13:1-3
Those who were scattered because of the persecution that took place over Stephen traveled as far as
Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, and they spoke the word to no one except Jews. But among them were
some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists also, proclaiming
the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number became believers and turned
to the Lord. News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to
Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain
faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.
And a great many people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with
the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called
“Christians.”
At that time prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them named Agabus stood up
and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine over all the world; and this took place
during the reign of Claudius. The disciples determined that according to their ability, each would send
relief to the believers living in Judea; this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called
Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the ruler, and Saul. While they were
worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work
to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent
them off.
Reader The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God
Sequence Alleluia (music next page) Alleluia! Give the Glory
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Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
Matthew 10:7-16
Jesus said to the twelve, “As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give
without payment. Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, or two
tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food. Whatever town or village you enter, find out
who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it. If the house is
worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. If anyone will
not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or
town. Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of
judgment than for that town. them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to
the end of the age.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Gospel Response Alleluia! Give the Glory
Homily (The Rev. Sean Wall)
The Nicene Creed
Celebrant and People
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.
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Prayers of the People (Written by Eva Calcagno)
Presider Dear Lord, in this season of Pentecost we pray that we may continue to grow into full
disciples of Christ. Help us to serve you, to serve each other, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in
this community. Together, let us pray, responding to, “God of grace and mercy” with “Hear our
prayer.”
Reader As we begin to emerge from our homes that have protected us these past months, we pray
for the health and welfare of the nations of the world and a return to our familiar routines. We pray for
your church and those who serve its mission in traditional and new ways, especially Presiding Bishop
Michael, Bishop Michael, all clergy and lay ministers, and all who serve this parish. God of grace and
mercy
People Hear our prayer
Reader: We pray for peace in our cities and on our streets. May all of our actions be guided by your
love while we call out injustice. Help us to listen with our hearts to the suffering of people of color. God
of grace and mercy
People Hear our prayer
Reader We pray for all local, national and international leaders. May they act with wisdom and
integrity and make decisions that promote safety and justice for all people. God of grace and mercy
People Hear our prayer
Reader We pray for those who suffer this day, in mind, body or spirit. Help us to see the needs of
others and to respond quickly, with compassion. We pray especially for those whose lives have been
disrupted by homelessness, illness, or job losses. May they be comforted and healed. We pray that our
nation may recover from the effects of this pandemic. We pray at this time for: Laurie, Ashton,
Caroline; Mother Karen; Connor; Ben; Char & Tom; Ruth; Rich; Gayle; Tom; Bonnie; Cody; Jill; Lida;
Verona; Michele; Gale; Andy; Nancy; Emmeline; George; Kathy; Jordan; Lee; Blythe; Julie; Nancy &
Al; Ilse; Gavin; Dean; Jessica; Tammy & Joe; Gloria; Sheila; Cherie; Jocelyn; Keith; Janice; Brittany;
Marty and Abe; Good Shepherd Mission in Navajoland; Laurie, Jody and Kellen, and Whit. Are there
others? (pause) God of grace and mercy
People Hear our prayer
Reader We pray for the health and vitality of the St. Barnabas community. We pray for the
health and safety of front-line workers, caregivers, and first responders who selflessly serve us. We pray
especially for: Ryan, Aaron, Adra, Paul; Kevin; Annabel; Anthony; Eric; Jason; James; Mac; Margaret;
Nigel; Scott; Sara; Rachel: Kayla; Marley; Stephen; and Brittany. God of grace and mercy
People Hear our prayer
Reader We pray for those who have died, including the thousands of people who have
succumbed to Covid-19. May they rest in your peace. We pray for those who mourn and grieve. Lift
their hearts. We remember the departed with affection as we await our meeting again in heaven,
especially those we now name (pause). God of grace and mercy
People Hear our prayer
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Reader Lord, you have planted in us the seeds of faith. We pray that with your guidance and
love we will blossom into what you have envisioned. We ask for health, safety and protection from the
storms around us. Be our light in darkness. With thankfulness and love, we praise you Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Deacon 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.
Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. Amen.
Announcements
Birthday Prayer
Celebrant and People
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be.
Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they
fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Anniversary Blessing
Celebrant and People
O God, you have so consecrated the covenant of marriage that in it is represented the spiritual unity
between Christ and his Church: Send therefore your blessing upon these your servants, that they may
so love, honor, and cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness, that
their home may be a haven of blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray Together
Celebrant and People
In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is
now being celebrated, we desire to offer you our praise and thanksgiving. We remember your death,
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Lord Christ; we proclaim your resurrection; we await your coming in glory. Since we cannot all receive
you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, we beseech you to come spiritually
into our hearts. Cleanse and strengthen us with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let us never be separated
from you. May we live in you, and you in us, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
The Prayer Book for the Armed Services p. 147
Communion Hymn 335 I am the bread of life verses 1-3
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Eucharistic Prayer A
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant 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 the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ
our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all
nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. 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 (music next page)
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Celebrant 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:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant 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
People and Celebrant
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.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.
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Postcommunion Prayer
Celebrant Let us pray.
Celebrant 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.
Blessing
Celebrant May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side,
and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Hymn 412 Earth and all stars verses 1-3
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Deacon Alleluia, alleluia, let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God, Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude
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Love Notes
Cathie D.P. — Thanks to Leslie Coefield who stepped up to the bagel zone on Monday to pick up the
bags and bring them to St. B’s for our Saturday Food Program.
Sally W. — Love to everyone at St Barnabas. Let me share how proud I am of my son, Ian, who has
been downtown joining the protesting. Hope!
Mae O. — It was very good news to hear, on St. Barnabas day, that our Church may take the first steps
to reopening. ( Thank you for continuing the zoom service as well. ) We miss everyone and pray that
you are staying well. The peace of the Lord be with everyone.
Jack W. — Thank you to all the people who sent cards celebrating my graduation. I registered for
classes at the University of Iowa last week and I’m hopeful that we will start on time.
John P. — I had a wild vision - seven seals, seven bowls, a dragon and a lake of fire. It was some crazy
stuff. At the end, however, Jesus assured me that he was coming soon. Until then, we must love each
other without discrimination.
