• The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

    October 23, 2022 – Morning Prayer


    Daily Morning Prayer:  Rite Two

    Opening Hymn: Come, thou fount of every blessing             Hymn 686

    Officiant: The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.                                                                        Habakkuk 2:20

    Confession of Sin

    Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.

    Silence may be kept.

    Officiant and People together, all kneeling

    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.

    Officiant:

    Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.

    Invitatory and Psalter

    All stand

    Officiant :  Lord, open our lips.

    People:     And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

    Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

    Alleluia.

    Venite Psalm 95:17  (Said in unison)

    The Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him.
    Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
    let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
    Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
    and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
    For the Lord is a great God, *
    and a great King above all gods.
    In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
    and the heights of the hills are his also.
    The sea is his, for he made it, *
    and his hands have molded the dry land.
    Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
    and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
    For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
    Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

    The earth is the Lord’s for he made it: Come let us adore him.

    The Psalms Appointed (all seated)

    Psalm 63

    O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you; *
    my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you,
    as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.
    Therefore, I have gazed upon you in your holy place, *
    that I might behold your power and your glory.
    For your loving-kindness is better than life itself; *
    my lips shall give you praise.
    So will I bless you as long as I live *
    and lift up my hands in your Name.
    My soul is content, as with marrow and fatness, *
    and my mouth praises you with joyful lips,
    When I remember you upon my bed, *
    and meditate on you in the night watches.
    For you have been my helper, *
    and under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice.
    My soul clings to you; *
    your right hand holds me fast.
    May those who seek my life to destroy it *
    go down into the depths of the earth;
    Let them fall upon the edge of the sword, *
    and let them be food for jackals.
    But the king will rejoice in God;
    all those who swear by him will be glad; *
    for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.

    Psalm 98

    Sing to the Lord a new song, *
    for he has done marvelous things.
    With his right hand and his holy arm *
    has he won for himself the victory.
    The Lord has made known his victory; *
    his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.
    He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *
    and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
    Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *
    lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
    Sing to the Lord with the harp, *
    with the harp and the voice of song.
    With trumpets and the sound of the horn *
    shout with joy before the King, the Lord.
    Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *
    the lands and those who dwell therein.
    Let the rivers clap their hands, *
    and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,
    when he comes to judge the earth.
    In righteousness shall he judge the world *
    and the peoples with equity.
    Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

    The Lessons

    First Reading

    A Reading from the First Letter to the Corinthians (10:15-24).

    I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. Consider the people of Israel; are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar? What do I imply then? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be partners with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or are we provoking the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he? “All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other.

    Reader:   The Word of the Lord.
    People:    Thanks be to God.

    The Song of Zechariah (Said in unison)                       Luke 1: 68-79

    Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
    He has come to his people and set them free.
    He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
    born of the house of his servant David.
    Through his holy prophets he promised of old,
    that he would save us from our enemies, *
    from the hands of all who hate us.

    He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
    and to remember his holy covenant.
    This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *
    to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
    Free to worship him without fear, *
    holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.
    You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
    To give his people knowledge of salvation *
    by the forgiveness of their sins.
    In the tender compassion of our God *
    the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
    To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
    and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
    Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
    as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

    Second Reading (All Seated)

    A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew (18:15-20).

    “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

    Reader:   The Word of the Lord.

    People:    Thanks be to God.

    Canticle   21. You are God (said in unison)

    You are God: we praise you;
    You are the Lord; we acclaim you;
    You are the eternal Father:
    All creation worships you.
    To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
    Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:
      Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
        heaven and earth are full of your glory.
    The glorious company of apostles praise you.
    The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
    The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
    Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you;
    Father, of majesty unbounded,
        your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
        and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
    You, Christ, are the king of glory,
    the eternal Son of the Father.

    When you became man to set us free
    you did not shun the Virgin’s womb.
    You overcame the sting of death
    and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
    You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.

    We believe that you will come and be our judge.
        Come then, Lord, and help your people,
        bought with the price of your own blood,
        and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.

    The Apostles’ Creed 
    (Officiant and People together, all standing as able)

    I believe in God, the Father almighty,
    creator of heaven and earth.
    I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
    He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
    and born of the Virgin Mary.
    He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
    was crucified, died, and was buried.
    He descended to the dead.
    On the third day he rose again.
    He ascended into heaven,
    and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
    He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
    I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
    the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
    the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

    Officiant:  The Lord be with you.
    People:      And also with you.
    Officiant:   Let us pray.
    Officiant and People  (Please kneel)

    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.

    Suffrages A

    V.         Show us your mercy, O Lord;
    W.         And grant us your salvation.
    V.          Clothe your ministers with righteousness;             
    R.         Let your people sing with joy.
    S.         Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
    T.         For only in you can we live in safety.
    U.         Lord, keep this nation under your care;
    R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
    V.  Let your way be known upon earth;
    W.  Your saving health among all nations.
    X.  Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
    Y.  Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
    Z.  Create in us clean hearts, O God;
    AA.  And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

    Officiant:  The Collect of the Day

    Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    A Collect for Sundays

    O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    A Prayer for Mission

    O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    A Prayer for a New Rector (Officiant and People)

    Almighty God, giver of every gift we receive:  look graciously on your Church, and guide those who shall discern whom God is calling to be rector for this parish. Grace us with patience, trust, and hope through the interim times of doubt and uncertainty. We pray that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us to continue, improve, expand, and reach out with our ministries to all whom we can touch; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    A Prayer for the Search Committee (Officiant and People)

    Dear Heavenly Father, help us fulfill the Episcopalian mission through our beliefs, thoughts, and actions.; oversee all that we do and say. Let us trust in your wisdom, guidance and grace as we move from the known to the unknown. Bring us clarity of vision, so that we may hear, comprehend, and act in accordance with your will. Help us Lord to become comfortable with the uncomfortable and trust in your love which never fails. Amen

    Hymn: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Hymn 637

    Prayers of the People Form IV                                         BCP Page 388

    Deacon or another leader

    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, 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, 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.

    The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

    Pray for people on our Parish Prayer List

    Birthdays and Anniversaries

    The General Thanksgiving

    Officiant and People

    Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.

    And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

    A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

    Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

    Officiant:  Let us bless the Lord.
    People:      Thanks be to God.

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

            2 Corinthians 13:14

    Closing Hymn:  How lovely is thy dwelling place               Hymn 517


    Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Week of 10/23—10/29:  Leonard Duhé
                                           David and Tina West

    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 heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    Worship Team Schedule

    Eucharistic Ministers: Alex Ostheimer, Hildegard Blanchard
    Ushers: Sharon Pontiff, Keith Hampton
    Vestry: Member on Duty Dana Davis
    Altar Guild: Gail Duhé
    Flower Guild: Linda Greenburg
    Hospitality: Debby Fortier, Shirley Use

     PARISH PRAYER LIST

    Andrèe, Jay, Norma, Sybil, Lydicia, Jere and Emilie, Shirley, Lona and Sidney, Earl, Bonnie,  Jamie, Shirley, AnnaBelle, Betty,  Kim, Jane, Ursula, Kathy, Randy, Nicole, and Legion Park School.  We give thanks and pray for St. Matthew’s Episcopal School, Head of School, Thomas Souldelier, members of the Board,  faculty, staff and students, our Parish Vestry and Search Committee. 

    This Sunday’s Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the birthday of Leonard Duhé by Gail Duhé, Sons and Grandchildren.