Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany
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Sung by The Calvary Choir Alan Lewis, director Jon Tyillian, assistant organist
March 3, 2019 at 5 o’clock in the afternoon Choral Evening Prayer, Rite I Sung Evening Prayer, or Evensong, is offered daily in many parts of the worldwide Anglican Communion, particularly in Cathedral and Collegiate churches. In Choral Evensong, the Choir traditionally sings the Psalter and the Canticles following the Readings; the congregation joins in singing the hymns and responses as indicated below.
Prelude Saraband William Henry Harris
Introit O nata lux Alan Lewis O nata lux de lumine O Light of Light, love given birth, Jesu, redemptor saeculi, Jesus, redeemer of the earth Dignare clemens supplicum With loving kindness deign to hear Laudete precesque summere. From suppliant voices praise and prayer.
Qui carne quondam contegi You, who to lift our souls from sin Dignatus es pro perditis. Took on our form, now dwell within Nos membra confer effici Our hearts, and help us to be one, Tui beati corporis. United in the shining Son. —Tenth-century hymn for the Transfiguration
Entrance Hymn We sing of God, the mighty source HYMNAL, 387 All stand and sing the hymn together.
Opening Sentences BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 61
Confession of Sin BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 62
The Preces and Psalter All stand Kenneth Leighton Officiant O Lord, open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Officiant O God, make speed to save us. Choir O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; Choir as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord.
Phos hilaron O brightness of th’immortal Father’s face Psalm 99 Dominus regnavit CHANT: Gerre Hancock The Psalm is sung by the Choir, the Congregation seated.
The Lord is King, be the people never so unpatient: he sitteth between the cherubims, be the earth never so unquiet. The Lord is great in Sion: and high above all people. They shall give thanks unto thy Name: which is great, wonderful, and holy. The King’s power loveth judgement; thou hast prepared equity: thou hast executed judgement and righteousness in Jacob. O magnify the Lord our God: and fall down before his footstool, for he is holy. Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called upon the Lord, and he heard them. He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar : for they kept his testimonies, and the law that he gave them. Thou heardest them, O Lord our God : thou forgavest them, O God, and punishedst their own inventions. O magnify the Lord our God, and worship him upon his holy hill : for the Lord our God is holy.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Lessons All sit for the Readings and stand for the Canticle which follows each reading.
The First Lesson Exodus 34:29-35
The Magnificat (Chichester Service) Sung by the Choir William Walton My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. —Luke 1:46-55, with Gloria Patri
The Second Lesson Luke 9:28-36
The Nunc Dimittis (Chichester Service) Sung by the Choir Walton Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. —Luke 2:29-32, with Gloria Patri
The Apostles’ Creed (monotone: all together) I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Responses All remain standing Leighton Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Officiant Let us pray. Choir Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Choir 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. Amen. Officiant O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation. Officiant O Lord, save the State. Choir And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Officiant Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. Choir And make thy chosen people joyful. Officiant O Lord, save thy people. Choir And bless thine inheritance. Officiant Give peace in our time, O Lord. Choir Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Officiant O God, make clean our hearts within us. Choir And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. The Collects Of the Day BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 165 For Sundays page 69 For Mission page 71 The Anthem Let all the World in Every Corner Sing Leighton An offering will be received during the Anthem. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly: The earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. The Church with Psalms must shout, no door can keep them out: But above all the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King. —George Herbert
Hymn Christ upon the mountain peak HYMNAL, 129 All stand and sing together. Prayers, Intercessions, and Thanksgivings The General Thanksgiving (All together) Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for thine inestimable 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 beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful; and that we show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
The Prayer of St. Chrysostom (All say Amen.) The Blessing & Dismissal
Final Hymn The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended HYMNAL, 24
Baroque Chamber Music played by Trio di Quatro
Joanna Schultz, recorders Karen Parsons, baroque flute & bass recorder Sam Mraz, viola da gamba & tenor recorder Ann Valdes, harpsichord
Program
Sonata a tres Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Grave – Andante – Presto (Xantippe) – Largo (Lucretia) Allegretto (Corinna) – Triste Disperato (Dido)
Suite in D minor: Passacaille Antoine Dornel (ca. 1680-1775)
Five Dances from Renaissance Wind Music of Guatemala
A reception in the Parish Hall follows the recital. Please join us. Our Parochial Seal Crown of thorns, sponge and spear from the Passion of Our Lord at Calvary; Our Patron Saint, St. Michael, slaying the Dragon; The 3 Rivers and the Block House at the Point; The mountains and trees of Allegheny County. Incorporation Date: 1855
315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 412 .661.0120 | email: [email protected] | www.calvarypgh.org Office Hours – 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday n CALVARY’S CLERGY AND STAFF The Rev. Jonathon W. Jensen, Rector Lynda Kennedy, Director of Finance The Rev. Leslie G. Reimer, Sr. Associate Rector Tammy Lewis, Director, Beginnings The Rev. Neil K. Raman, Associate Rector Louise Wells, Events Coordinator The Rev. Ruth Bosch Becker, Assisting Pastor Kenneth Smith, Director of Communications The Rev. Carol Henley, Assisting Priest Jim Gubash, Head Sexton The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre, Assisting Priest Andy Dilts, Ron Johnston, James Knight, The Rev. Dr. Harold T. Lewis, Rector Emeritus Tim Martin, Mary Ann Packer, Sextons Geoffrey Royce, McNulty Intern Kim Pieratt, Parish Administrator Dr. Alan Lewis, Director of Music Jamie McMahon, Senior Warden Jon Tyillian, Assistant Organist Sue DeWalt, Junior Warden Susan Roth, Coordinator for Christian Formation Robert Eley, Treasurer
– The Vestry – 2019 2020 2021 2022 S.P. Hewie Rennick Remley Charles Atwood Robert Eley Richard Shafer Kelly Glass Jean Ferguson Carr John Lovelace Kathleen Farrington John Ferraro Ed Harrell Sue DeWalt George Carvell Lucy Weingartner Jamie McMahon Sarah Wilson, secretary
– The Parish Council – 2019 2020 2021 2022 Julia Carr Nan Neureither Bruce Adams, president Adam Bailey Conroy Guyer Mary Ann Slater Catherine Davidson Jennifer DeRosa Judy Wootten Anoo Verghis Sue Jones Edith Hazlett The Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 3, 2019
Welcome Newcomers and Guests are always welcome at Calvary Church. Our service uses the three books located in the pew: The Book of Common Prayer, The Hymnal 1982, and Lift Every Voice and Sing. Directions in the service bulletin indicate where it is customary to stand or kneel. We invite you to participate as you are able. We hope you will take a moment to read and complete the Welcome Card in the pew, and place it in the offertory plate as it passes. Children of all ages are welcome in worship services. Packets of materials for children are available from the ushers. Nursery Care available during the 9 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services. The Infants’ and Toddlers’ Nursery is downstairs on the Christian Education level. Weekly Offering Cards that say “My gift comes electronically or by mail” can serve as a visible sign of your gift. Look for the purple cards in a basket in the Narthex or by the North Transept door each week, take one, and place it in the offering plate.
Participants in Today’s Services 8 a.m. –The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Celebrant & Preacher . . . .The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer Lector & Chalice Bearer . .Judy Kimblin
9 a.m. –The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Celebrant ...... The Reverend Jonathon W. Jensen Preacher ...... The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer Lectors ...... Joyce Dorman, Grace Abbs Chalice Bearers ...... Katie Wooldridge, Rennick Remley
11 a.m. –The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Celebrant ...... The Reverend Neil K. Raman Preacher ...... The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer Assisting ...... The Reverend Jonathon W. Jensen Verger ...... Jim Cassaro Lectors ...... James Cassaro, John Allison, Gillian Cannell Chalice Bearers ...... Sheldon Knight, John Ferraro, Vanessa Sterling Hospitality Hour Host . . .EfM and the Calvary Gardeners 5 p.m. –Choral Evensong, Rite I Officiant ...... The Reverend Neil K. Raman Verger ...... Sarah Wilson Lectors ...... Jean Ferguson Carr, Philip Parr Flower Delivery ...... Ellen Maye Altar Guild ...... Jean Robinson’s Team Our Parish Life The Sheldon Calvary Camp Service The Sheldon Calvary Camp Service is an informal celebration of the Holy Eucharist that meets in the Refectory on these Sundays: March 24, April 28, and May 26, then we take a break for the summer. The Rev. Leslie Reimer is the celebrant, and we use music from the Camp songbook. Mark your calendars and join us when you can. The Bookstore at Calvary As we enter the holy season of Lent, the Bookstore has a variety of books for children including What We Do in Lent: A Child’s Activity Book by Anne E. Kitch. Filled with more than forty activities including interactive puzzles, color-by-number pages, word finds, mazes, and more, this fun-filled activity book can help children ages 4 to 7 grow to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of the holy season of Lent. In addition, Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter by Laura Alary teaches children to experience Lent with all their senses, and to see it as a special time for creating a welcoming space for God. Finally, The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith is an excellent bedtime reading for children. The Bookstore is open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash, check, Discover®, MasterCard®, and Visa® are accepted. Adult Inquirers’ Class Confirmation for adults will be offered on Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m. during Bishop Dorsey McConnell’s annual visitation. Confirmation is the sacramental affirmation of one’s Christian faith in the presence of a bishop. Preparation for adults interested in confirmation consists of a class that will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, and April 8. The class will explore what it means to be a Christian in the Episcopal Church and in the Anglican tradition. If you are interested in attending or have any questions about the class or about Confirmation, Reception, or the Reaffirmation of Baptismal vows contact the Rev. Neil Raman at [email protected]. Calvary Lenten Theological Reading Group During Lent this year the group will read Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich. Julian was a late 14th century Englishwoman and mystic whose text is the earliest surviving book in English to have been written by a woman. She was an anchoress and was well known and highly regarded as a spiritual teacher and mentor by many during her lifetime. We will be meeting in the Evans Room from 7–9 p.m. on Wednesday nights in Lent for five weeks, beginning March 13, 2019. The text is available in the Calvary bookstore. Please contact Jamie McMahon if you have any questions or to sign up for the email list at [email protected]. Holy Baptism The sacrament of Holy Baptism will be offered at the Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 8 p.m., the Feast of Pentecost, Sunday, June 9 at the 9 a.m. Garden Service, and on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 18 at the 9 a.m. Garden Service. If you or someone you know desires to partake in this sacrament please contact the Reverend Neil Raman ([email protected] or 412.661.0120, ext. 112) as soon as possible, so that the appropriate preparation and arrangements can be made. Hospitality Hour after the 11 o’clock service There are open dates in March and April that need hosts! Consider hosting a Sunday to mark a special occasion, honoring a particular event or person or asking your group or organization. Please sign up on the display in the Parish Hall or contact Judy Wootten at 724.733.1660 or by email – [email protected] – to schedule a Sunday. Thank you! Annual Parish Pancake Supper Shrove Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. $10 per person / $20 per family Please make reservations at 412.661.0120, ext. 111 or [email protected]
Return to Daylight Saving Time: Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour on Sunday, March 10! Prayer List Update On the First Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2019, we will make a fresh start with the Prayer List included in the Sunday bulletin. In order to keep our prayers current and focused, we are asking for your help. If there is someone whose name you would like to have on the list, please give that information to Kim Pieratt at [email protected] – or to Leslie Reimer at [email protected], or by phone at the church office. The renewed list will include only the names which have been sent to us. We are glad to keep people on the prayer list for as long as necessary, because we know and understand that many needs are on-going. Whenever someone is ready to be removed from the list, we ask that you let us know. Thank you for your help. Lenten Meditations Booklet To help you prepare for Lent, free copies of the 2019 Lenten Meditations booklet are available on the table in the Parish Hall, and on the tract racks. Written by faith leaders throughout the Church and published by Forward Movement for Episcopal Relief & Development, the meditations feature reflections from writers about their own spiritual growth and Lenten disciplines. Super Seniors Event Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. in the Refectory All senior parishioners are invited to join us for a soup and sandwich lunch after the 11 o’clock service. Come and have a hot lunch, chat with other Calvary seniors, exchange news, and make new friends in a leisurely fashion Space is limited – Please make your reservations by Wednesday, March 6: Sign up in the Parish Hall; call Kim Pieratt at 412-661-0120, ext. 111; or send an email to [email protected]. Questions? Contact Judy Wootten at 724-733-1660. Sponsored by Calvary Cares and the Pastoral Care Committee. Off-the-Floor Pittsburgh – Volunteers Needed Off-the-Floor Pittsburgh is a local Christian volunteer ministry which, since 2004, has provided basic used furniture to disadvantaged families who lack these items. A team of 4-5 men or young adults are needed on a Saturday morning to load furniture and make deliveries to 3-4 needy Pittsburgh area families. The next date for the Calvary team is Saturday, March 9. Volunteers are needed. If you want to add your name to the list of available volunteers please contact either Matt Muldoon at 412-362-1780 or mattmuldoon@ msn.com. or Gary Abbs at 412-963-8124 or [email protected]. If you are a regular volunteer already, please let Matt or Gary know of your availability. Also, volunteering for Off-the-Floor Pittsburgh can be used by high school students to fulfill their community service requirements. However, depending on the student’s age, we ask that a parent or other adult accompany the student. You can learn more about Off-the-Floor Pittsburgh by visiting their website at www.offthefloorpgh.org. or by “liking” them on Facebook. Remember that Off-the- Floor Pittsburgh accepts donations of used furniture. You can arrange pick-up by calling 412-926-5053. Thank you for your consideration of this very worthwhile ministry. The Calendar
Sunday March 3, 2019 Thursday March 7, 2019 The Last Sunday after the Epiphany Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at 7:30 A.M.Coffee Carthage, 202 8:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist 8:30 A.M. Beginnings 9:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist 9:00 A.M. CLEAR Lecture Meeting 9:00 A.M. Choristers’ Rehearsal 9:30 A.M.EfM 10:00 A.M. Christian Formation Classes 9:30 A.M.ESL 10:00 A.M. Class on the Book of Romans 9:45 A.M.ESL 10:00 A.M.Adult Choir Warm-Up 4:00 P.M. Diocesan Standing Committee 11:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist 6:00 P.M. Movie Night Supper and Film 12:15 P.M. Hospitality Hour 7:00 P.M. CYAM Thursday Theology 12:30 P.M. Pastoral Care Lunch Committee 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal 12:45 P.M. CYAM Brunch (at Patron Mexican Grill) Friday March 8, 2019 3:30 P.M.Choir Call 10:00 A.M. Soup Group Cooking 5:00 P.M. Choral Evensong 10:00 A.M. Musical Club Composers 6:15 P.M. Reception for Evensong Saturday March 9, 2019 Monday March 4, 2019 Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 394 9:00 A.M. FLMH 9:30 A.M.ESL 6:00 P.M.Holy Eucharist Sunday March 10, 2019 6:30 P.M.Inquirers’ Class The First Sunday in Lent 7:00 P.M.Contemplative Prayer Return to Daylight Saving Time: 7:00 P.M. St. Augustine’s Fellowship Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour 7:30 A.M.Coffee Tuesday March 5, 2019 8:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist 8:30 A.M. Beginnings 9:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist 11:00 A.M. Staff Meeting 9:00 A.M. Choristers’ Rehearsal 6:00 P.M. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper* 10:00 A.M. Christian Formation Classes 7:00 P.M.Spiritual Reflection 10:00 A.M. Class on the Book of James 7:30 P.M. Architectural History Committee 10:00 A.M.Adult Choir Warm-Up 11:00 A.M.Holy Eucharist Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:15 P.M. Hospitality Hour Ash Wednesday 12:30 P.M. Calvary Super Seniors Lunch* 7:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes 3:45 P.M.Schola Call 8:30 A.M. Beginnings 5:00 P.M. CandleMass 9:45 A.M.ESL 6:00 P.M. Reception for CandleMass 10:30 A.M. Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes To make reservations for starred events, P M * 12:00 . .Ashes To Go for which a meal is being prepared, 6:00 P.M.EfM please telephone the church office, 6:30 P.M.Choir Call 412.661.0120, extension 111 7:30 P.M. Holy Eucharist and or email [email protected]. Imposition of Ashes
Christian Formation Classes for all ages begin at 10 a.m. A Class on the Book of Romans Join us in McClintic Hall (choir room) for this class, led by the Rector. If you are in your 20s or 30s and new to Pittsburgh, Calvary, or CYAM, welcome! For more information or to be added to our email list, please contact The Rev. Neil Raman ([email protected] / 412.661.0120 ext. 112). Sunday, March 3, 12:45 p.m. Brunch at Patron Mexican Grill (135 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206) Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Calvary Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. Thursday Theology in the Evans Room at Calvary Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. Thursday Theology in the Evans Room at Calvary Our Parish Life Ash Wednesday is March 6, 2019
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II, will be celebrated at 7 A.M., 10:30 A.M., and 7:30 P.M. Imposition of Ashes at all services “Ashes to Go” will be offered at 12 NOON at the West Doors.
“Food of the Month” East End Cooperative Ministry operates the second largest food pantry in Pittsburgh. On their wish list for March is instant mashed potatoes. Of course, you may donate any food item. Please leave your items in the shopping cart in the Parish Hall. Altar Flowers Help us keep the church in full bloom by donating flowers in memory of, or in honor of, someone special. If you would like to place a memorial listing, please contact Kim Pieratt in the church office at 412.661.0120, ext. 111. Movie Night: Thursday, March 7 – La Passion De Jeanne D’Arc According to French playwright Antonin Artaud (who also is in the film), this film “reveals Jeanne as the victim of one of the most terrible of all perversions: the play of a divine principle in its passage through the minds of men whether they be Church, Government or what you will.” Danish Director Carl Theodor Dreyer based the script on the trial records. Cocteau wrote, this film “seems like an historical document from an era in which the cinema didn’t exist.” Supper in the Refectory 6–6:50 p.m. Bring a salad for two and a friend. Film begins promptly in the Parish Hall 7 p.m. with a discussion led by Clint Van Dusen to follow. Please make reservations by Sunday, March 3. Call Clint Van Dusen at 412.660.2297 or email [email protected]. Coming April 4: “A Man For All Seasons” (British, 1966). Splendid film about Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) and his conflict with Henry VIII who systematically wants to behead or divorce his six wives in a futile search for a male child. Excellent and spellbinding courtroom scene. The Prayers of the People
For the Anglican Communion, and for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury: The Iglesia Anglicana de Chile: The Most Reverend Héctor (Tito) Zavala Muñoz, Bishop of Santiago & Primate. For the Episcopal Church, and for The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop. For the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and for The Right Reverend Dorsey W. M. McConnell, Bishop. For the parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, especially St. David’s Episcopal Church, Peters Township, and the Rev. Kristian Opat. Let us pray for those serving in the armed forces: Francis Lee (S. Korea), Christine DeForest, Logan Long, Wade Hursh (USA). For those who are ill or convalescing: Henry, Diane, Elise Power, Gary, Ros Stone, Kay Short, Lynne Carvel, Tom, John W.M., Patricia M., John P.M., Bob Kenny, Elizabeth Burgwin, Sue Neff, Janice O’Reilly, Ann Gouirand, Charles Quillin, Fred, Mimi Doboy, Kathleen O’Brien, Liz, Bonnie Weiss, Ken Stiles, Holly Best. Let us remember those who continue in our prayers: Charles Mullen, Cynthia McCormick, David Rollins, Julie Grimstad, John Clark, Aileen Keyes, Bob Carver, Charlotte Dickerson. Let us pray for those who have been commended to our prayers: Clare Lorkovic, Hilary, Joe Norton, Beryl Choi+, Lisa Blake, Carol Corimski, Margaret Ward, Betty and Steve Shandor, Sr., Hanan El Shair, Mildred Shears, William Marchl+, Mary and Charles, James Darby, Diane Schlesinger, Kai Duffy, Mary Jean, Jackie Rogers, David, Barbara Bonnett, Marion Minnock, Bart Hafner, James Cox, Tom Taylor, Sally Cassetti, Stephen Carlson, Ginny and Bill Wood, Marty, Wini Eichelberger, Tom and Joy Halapin, Dave, Nancy Grundman, Isaac Sher, Harold Bonnett, Kristen, David, Dale, Sara Mercer, Coleman, Jason Sosack, John and Evelyn Nickel, Fay Allen, Jason, Margaret Bilyak, Mary Murrin, Rae Shettley, Frank and Annette, Adam, Baby James, Florence DeWalt, Diep McCormick, Marcus Blake, Carole and Bob Fletcher, Ignatius, Stephanie, Kate, Jack, Pidge, Marilyn C, Skip, Marian Edwards. For people throughout the world living with HIV and AIDS. For all those with long-term or life-threatening illnesses. For those in hospice care. For caregivers. Let us give thanks for the birth of Lyla Grace Evarts, great-niece of Sarah and Joe Wilson. For those who have died: Robert Rizor. For those in whose memory altar flowers are given: High Altar Charles F. Wells. John Wootten, by Judith Wootten. Lady Chapel Edyth B. Best and Harry Best, by Holly Best and their family. Gina Strain, by Stephen Shandor. In Celebration of Ministries of John and Charles Wesley, by David Eichelberger. { To add or remove names from the Prayer List, please contact Kim Pieratt at the church office: 412.661.0120, ext. 111; [email protected] } The Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 3, 2019
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Reading from the Book of Exodus [34:29-35] Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. Psalm 99 1 The Lord is King; let the people tremble; * he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. 2 The Lord is great in Zion; * he is high above all peoples. 3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; * he is the Holy One. 4 “O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; * you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.” 5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; * he is the Holy One. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, * they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; * they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. 8 “O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; * you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.” 9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; * for the Lord our God is the Holy One. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians [3:12–4:2] Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke [9:28-36, (37-43)] Response before the Gospel: Glory to you, Lord Christ. About eight days after Peter had acknowledged Jesus as the Christ of God, Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” – not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. [On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. Just then a man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child. Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” While he was coming, the demon dashed him to the ground in convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astounded at the greatness of God.] Response after the Gospel: Praise to you, Lord Christ. RCL-C-EpiphanyLast-030319