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St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 545 South East Avenue (708) 386-5613 Oak Park IL 60304 [email protected] www.stchristophersoakpark.org The Right Reverend Jeffrey D. Lee, Bishop of Chicago The Very Rev. Paris Coffey, Rector, Dean of the Oak Park Deanery Dr. L. Richard Sobak, the Organist and Choirmaster Mr. Alex Nied, Director of Children’s Music Ms. Barbara Kohnhorst, Director of Children/Youth Formation Ms. Josie Mazzaia, Office Manager The People of St. Christopher’s, the Ministers WELCOME In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, an open and affirming congregation in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

You are welcome here . . .  if you are married or single, for we will partner with you;  if you are a parent or a child of one, for we are all family together;  if you know what you believe or have no idea what you believe, for we are one in our longing for deeper knowledge of God;  if you are from this place or a stranger from far away, for we were all once strangers ourselves;  if you are straight or gay, black or white, rich or poor . . .

No matter who you are, we welcome you, praying that you will find here what you seek. In fact, we pray that you will find here the love that is Christ’s law – love that bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things – knowing that God’s love is bigger than anything we can ask or imagine. All people – adults and children – who are seeking a deeper relationship with Christ are welcome to receive Communion.

2 Moreover, we invite you to share freely with us in all aspects of worship. Everything you need for today’s service is included in this booklet, with the exception of hymns. Hymns are listed in this leaflet and above the pulpit and can be found in the blue Hymnal 1982.

July 8, 2012 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I

Please note that during the summer months – in recognition that sometimes less is more – St. Christopher’s offers two scripture readings and a psalm. The first is selected from either the Old or New Testament readings for the day, and the second is always from the Gospel.

“BCP” page numbers refer to the red Book of Common Prayer and those in parentheses to this leaflet. An * indicates when to stand. *Opening Sentences page 323 *Kyrie page 324 *Collect of the Day First Reading (page 4 of this leaflet) Psalm (page 4 of this leaflet) *Gospel Reading (page 5 of this leaflet) Sermon The Very Rev. Paris Coffey Please note that The Book of Common Prayer does not require that the Nicene Creed be said every Sunday, so we will omit it in the summer when worship is more relaxed. Prayers of the People The People kneel or stand, if able page 329 Today’s specific intercessions are found on page 12 of this leaflet. Concluding Collect to the Prayers *Exchange of Peace and Offertory page 332 The loose plate offering is designated for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund for outreach. To specify recipient, please mark a pew envelope accordingly. *The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II page 340 * Lord’s Prayer and Breaking of the Bread page 336

3 *Prayer after Communion, Blessing and Dismissal page 339

SERVING TODAY AT 8:00 A..M Altar Guild: Holly Burt, Debbie Graves Usher/Greeter: Ed Mampre Acolyte: Bob Jones Chalice Bearer: Joe Dorchack Lector: Linda Person

9:00 A.M. WIGGLE WORSHIP: HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE III This short service – geared toward families with young children, the young at heart, and non-readers – is not printed in the leaflet. We simply gather at 9:30 a.m. near the entrance of the church, practice our music and then process to the altar placed near the chancel steps.

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

As worship begins please turn off your cell phone and enjoy the music.

Prelude We welcome Deb Maue as our guest musician.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The people stand, if able, to sing the following from The Hymnal 1982

Opening Hymn #440 “Blessed Jesus, at thy word” Liebster Jesu

Opening Acclamation

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

Song of Praise Words and Music: Don Sasser

4 Hymn #246, Lift Every Voice and Sing, used with permission of Church Publishing

Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Pentecost

Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. All O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 2:1-5 The Lord said to me: O mortal, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you. And when he spoke to me, a spirit entered into me and set me on my feet; and I heard him speaking to me. He said to me, Mortal, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to a nation of rebels who have rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have transgressed against me to this very day. The descendants are impudent and stubborn. I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, "Thus says the Lord GOD." Whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house), they shall know that there has been a prophet among them. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 123 1 To you I lift up my eyes, * to you enthroned in the heavens. 2 As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, * and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, 3 So our eyes look to you, God, * until we are shown your mercy. 4 Have mercy upon us, God, have mercy, * for we have had more than enough of contempt, 5 Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich, * and of the derision of the proud.

5 All stand, as able, for the following, found in The Hymnal 1982, turning to face the Gospel Book for the reading of the Gospel.

Sequence Hymn #628 “Help us, O Lord, to learn” St. Ethelwald

Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-13 Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him. Then Jesus said to them, "Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house." And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them." So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. Reader The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The People sit. The Very Rev. Paris Coffey

All stand, if able, and affirm together the great truths of the Christian faith.

Affirmation of Faith from A New Zealand Prayer Book You, O God, are supreme and holy, You create our world and give us life. Your purpose overarches everything we do. You have always been with us. You are God. You, O God, are infinitely generous, good beyond all measure. You came to us before we came to you. You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ, who lived and died and rose again.

6 You are with us now. You are God. You, O God, are Holy Spirit. You empower us to be your gospel in the world. You reconcile and heal; you overcome death. You are our God. We worship you. Prayers of the People The People’s responses are in bold italics. Leader As we respond to God’s call to proclaim the gospel, let us offer prayers for all those in need. For your holy catholic Church, including Katharine our Presiding Bishop, Jeffrey and Chris our bishops, Paris our Rector, Deb our guest musician, Ian in his Diocesan Discernment process, our staff, members, visitors, this holy gathering, and for the people of God in every place; God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For Barack our President and Patrick our Governor; for all nations, peoples, tribes, clans and families; for mercy, peace, and justice in the world, and for our nation’s Day of Independence and all that it represents; God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For those suffering insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities; for the sick and suffering, travelers and prisoners, and for all in need, including we now name . . . You are encouraged to offer aloud your own intercessions. … for expectant parents Carolyn and Paul (Goldbeck/Goyette), Jacqui and Paul (Hillman); and for our families, friends and all those we love; God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For the dying and the departed, especially those we now name . . . You are encouraged to offer your own prayers. . . . and for those who mourn; God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For all the blessings of this life, especially the birthdays this week of Mary McVicker (7/8), Martha Lubben (7/11), Mary Joe Leverette (7/12), John Ramsey (7/13), CeCelia Cancellare (7/13), Artemis Daglas (7/14), and Greg Dunlavey (7/14); and for other blessings we now name . . . You are encouraged to offer aloud your own thanksgivings. God in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Leader and People

7 God of power and weakness, hear the prayers we offer today, and through you Holy Spirit and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ give us strength in our trials; Amen.

The Peace Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you. All greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace. Welcome and Announcements Kevin Maas, Vestry Member All are welcome to share in Communion. If you seek a deeper life with Christ and sharing of that strength and life in the world, we invite you to God’s Table. While Baptism is the ancient rite of inclusion in the Church, we believe God is working in us all to draw us closer in love. LITURGY OF THE TABLE The loose plate offering every Sunday is designated for outreach. To specify a recipient, please use a pew envelope and mark accordingly. All stand, if able, for the following hymn when representatives of the congregation bring forward the gifts. Offertory Hymn Gräfenberg

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Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 3 from Enriching our Worship 1

8 Presider God be with you. People And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Presider All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to human- kind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we sing for joy:

Holy, Holy, Holy “A Mass for Soulful People” Grayson Warren Brown

Hymn #255: Lift Every Voice and Sing; used with permission Church Publishing

9 The People continuing standing, if able, as the Presider gives thanks to God for the reconciling work of Christ and prays over the bread and wine.

Memorial Acclamation and Invocation of the Holy Spirit

Presider And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:

All Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory! Presider Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. All Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love.

The Presider prays for the coming of God’s kingdom, concluding, Presider We worship you, our God and Creator, in voices of unending praise; All Blessed are you now and for ever. AMEN. Presider And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Presider and People 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, forever and ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Bread is broken and after a moment of silent prayer the Presider says,

Presider We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Invitation to Communion

10 Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion of the Faithful

Gluten-free wafers are available for those with wheat allergies. If you prefer a rice wafer, please tell the person dispensing the bread.

All are welcome to share in Communion, no matter how young. Those who don’t wish to receive Communion are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms across your chest. Please join in singing the Communion Hymns.

Communion Hymns The following Taizé chants are each repeated five to six times Wait for the Lord Jacques Berthier

Eat this Bread

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11 The People stand, if able, for the Post-Communion Prayer and Blessing.

Post-Communion Prayer Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth – a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Blessing Closing Hymn “O Jesus, let me walk with you” Maryton

Reprinted with permission from OneLicense.net #A-719828 Dismissal Presider Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Played by Deb Maue

12 Please stay to enjoy the postlude and then join us in Ahlborn Parish Hall for refreshments. All are welcome! Serving Today Acolytes Sydney Burt (C) Chalice Bearers Chrys Meador, Henry Burt Lector Kevin Maas Musician Deb Maue Intercessor/Lock-up Kevin Maas, Member of the Vestry Ushers/Greeters Linda Dempsey, Paul Clark Altar Guild Holly Burt, Debbie Graves Coffee Hour Bill and Eva Pearson

HOSTING COFFEE HOUR is fun, easy, & a great way to help St. C’s. We have few hosts through the end of summer, so sign up to serve what’s known as our Church’s 3rd sacrament.

Intercessions Please keep the following in your prayers this week. For the Church including Katharine our Presiding Bishop, Jeffrey and Chris our bishops, Paris our rector, Richard our organist/ choirmaster, Ian in his Diocesan discernment process, our staff, members, visitors, and all the holy people of God; for those in our diocesan cycle of prayer: Children, Youth and Staff participating in our Diocesan Summer Camp this week; Congregations in the Rockford Deanery: St. Bride in Oregon; Christ Church in Ottawa; Emmanuel in Rockford; St. Anskar in Rockford; And in our Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk: San Marcos in Veracruz; Jarbanat Sub-Parish; For the guidance of world leaders, including Barack our president and Patrick our governor; for those in the armed forces, including Ian, Stefan, Garrett (USMC), Scott, Richard, Aaron (Capt. USAR, grandson of Ed Mampre, serving in Afghanistan), Charlie (USAF), Andy (USMC), Christian (USAR), Caleb (Pfc. ARNG), Bill (Lord, Capt. USA), Sarah (Lord, Capt. USA), Thomas (Gary, USNR), and Patrick (Shea- Simonds, Group Captain British Army serving in Afghanistan, cousin of Catherine Cappel), Padraic (Doran, Lt.), Krysta (Doran, Capt.) For all the blessings of this life, especially the birthdays this week of Mary McVicker (7/8), Martha Lubben (7/11), Mary Joe Leverette (7/12), John Ramsey (7/13), CeCelia Cancellare (7/13), Artemis Daglas (7/14), and Greg Dunlavey (7/14); and for other blessings we now name . . .

For those in need, including Phyllis (cancer), Laura (Trish Joy’s daughter, an auto-immune disorder), Richard (Lawless, Carla’s son), Kathy (Mary Kay Tobin’s cousin, lymphoma), Julie & Judy (John Hillman’s sister & friend, both with breast cancer), Travis (Sandra Mahan’s friend, lymphoma), Kathy (Dumalski, Eileen Murphy’s sister, double knee replacement), Darryl (Peg Woods & Garrett Curran’s

13 friend), Paul (Mardy Bloch’s friend, cancer), Janet (Inlander Cypra, cancer), Joe (Monti, improved vision), Mary (Monti, hospitalized following back surgery), Elise (Lessing), Doreen (Rita Benn’s sister, awaiting kidney transplant), Bob (Joe Monti’s cousin), Art (Carnot), Bob (Nied), Paul (Holmes, Bob Jones’ cousin, heart attack), Hope, Mel, Matt, Ben, Emily, Erin, John, Patrick, Jim, Lucy, Gillian, Cheryl, Cindy, Luda, Pam, Rachel, Kim, Kathy, Esme, Jonathan and Jeremy; for those expecting: Carolyn (Goldbeck) and Paul (Goyette); and for others in need we now name . . . For those seeking work and career discernment, including Pamela (Graham), Catherine (Cappel), Demetra (Koelling), Tiffany (Hanna), John (Hooten), David, Barbra, Noel, Michael, Sharon, Rick, Tim, Jeff, Matt, Jean, Ted, Peter, Kelly, Sue and Jennifer; For the dying, and the departed; for those who died this past week serving in Afghanistan including Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach (29); 1st Lt. Stephen C. Prasnicki (24); Sgt. James L. Skalberg Jr. (25); Staff Sgt. Robert A. Massarelli (32); Sgt. Michael J. Strachota (28); for those murdered last week in Chicago: Tyquan Tyler (13); Donald Ellens (75); Althea McGee (62 ); Heaven Sutton (7); John Kouzios (33); Jose Galvan (42); William Cook (19); Jamel Shepard (39); Darnell Walker (55);Name Unknown (17); Myrion Currie (19); Kelly Vann (49); Demarcus Ervin (22); and for all who’ve died in places of war, violence, and natural disasters throughout the world, and others we now name . . .

Please notify the church office at [email protected] or 708-386-5613 if your birthday or anniversary is NOT included in weekly blessings so that we can update our files. TODAY’S ACTIVITIES AH=Ahlborn Hall; ML=Main Level; UP=Upper Level; LL=Lower Level Looking for your place? Here’s what’s going on today & where: When What __Where__ 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I Church, ML 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite III: Wiggle Worship Church, ML 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II Church, ML

Nursery (infant to age 3) Room 2, LL Summer Workshop Level 1 (age 2-K) Room 4, LL Level 2 (grades 1-3) Room 3, LL

Refreshments in Ahlborn Parish Hall following each service

14 4:30 PM AA Meeting Ahlborn Hall, ML THIS WEEK & NEXT SUNDAY READ AHEAD FOR NEXT SUNDAY & ENJOY THE SERMON MORE Next Sunday’s Readings (July 15) are as follows: Old Testament: Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

AH=Ahlborn Hall; ML=Main Level; UP=Upper Level; LL=Lower Level Monday, July 9 7:00 p.m. Yoga Ahlborn Parish Hall, ML Tuesday, July 10 3:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Ahlborn Parish Hall, ML 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Ahlborn Parish Hall, ML 7:00 p.m. Alanon Meeting Room 1, LL Thursday, July 12

7:00 p.m. Alanon Meeting Room 1, LL

Sunday, July 15 **** SUMMER SCHEDULE CONTINUES ****

4:30 p.m. AA Meeting Ahlborn Parish Hall, LL UPCOMING & OUTREACHING Wanted: musicians and/or singers of any age! Instrumental preludes, postludes and singers for the 10 AM Eucharist Service are still welcome for the remainder of the summer. Please contact the rector at [email protected] or 708-214-8278 to help. Thanks!

St. C’s Back-to-Work Clothes Closet needs gently used spring work clothes, especially belts for men. We could also use new socks and underwear for men and new hosiery and undergarments for women. Here’s a chance to clean out those closets!!

House Next Door Available. The vestry will need to make a decision about the purchase of the two- flat next door to St. Christopher's - 535 S. East Ave. – by the end of July 2012. The rector, treasurer, Christian Ed Director, and Building and Grounds chairman have viewed the property, but we welcome the ideas and opinions of other parishioners. PADS Transitional Housing

15 Feed your soul this summer by helping others! August 6 through the 20th, St. C's will provide daily housing (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) for families and individuals preparing to move from homelessness to permanent housing. Dinner and Breakfast meal donations especially needed. Sign up in Ahlborn Hall. For more information please contact Laura Jordahl at [email protected] SAVE THE DATE Farewell Celebration Sunday August 12, 2012 after the 10:00 a.m. service Join us to say farewell and ‘Thank You’ to the Burt/Meador Family. Scott, Chrys, and Sydney will be moving to Ottawa, Canada, and Henry will be attending St. Olaf’s in Minnesota. (Sydney will be absent for the farewell, as she will be returning from the J2A trip to Scotland that day.) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Christian Formation From September through May: 9:15 Adult Forum and 10:30 Church School (age 3 to grade 6). All meet in lower level classrooms, with children joining families for Communion. Adult Education also occasionally meets at noon on the main level Aldworth Room. We welcome ALL. Call for times for grades 7-12 and weeknight Adult Ed. Coats There is a coat rack in the SE corner of the parish hall near the piano. Email Updates Every week our church emails a reminder of weekend schedules & upcoming events to friends and members. To add your name, please contact the church at [email protected] or 708-386-5613. Nametags There are printed nametags and blank ones for visitors at the back of the church. For a printed tag (or replacement), fill out the form by the nametags and place in the basket. Nursery Childcare is available on the lower level Sundays from 9:15 a.m. Children are brought into church to join families for communion. Children are also welcome to attend the entire worship service. Office Hours Normally scheduled from Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Outreach

16 St. C’s provides a “Back to Work Clothes Closet,” for the unemployed interviewing for jobs. It is near the coat area on the lower level. To donate items or find out what’s needed, call the church office. Restrooms Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located off of the Parish Hall. Please use the door closest to the eagle-winged lectern, turning right at the top of the ramp in the parish hall. Sermons Copies of today’s sermon are available at the back of church and online at www.stchristophersoakpark.org. Visitors Please sign our Guest Book at the back of church or in the Parish Hall, pick up a Visitor Packet, and join us for refreshments after worship. A short tour and info about St. C’s is given the 1st Sunday every month.

Wheelchair Accessibility There is an outside ramp on S. East Ave. and a four-stop lift just inside the double glass door.