Trinity Episcopal Church

Pawtuxet Village 139 Ocean Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02905 Pawtuxet(401) Village 941-4324 The139 Reverend Ocean Avenue Marsue Harris Cranston, RhodePriest Islandin Charge 02905 Mrs. Mary Therese(401) 941-4324 Martinez, Music Director The ReverendMr. Stephan Mitchell Sloan, SeniorLindeman Warden Priest in Charge Raymond Buttero, Music Director Mr. Scott Avedisian, Senior Warden

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Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost October 16, 2016

8:00 a.m.

Opening Sentence : (All Stand) Leader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Confession of Sin

Leader: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All: 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. The Absolution

Priest: 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. The Invitatory and Psalter

Leader: Lord, Open our lips, People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Leader: The earth is the Lord’s, for he made it. People: Come let us adore him.

2 (All Sit)

Psalm 121

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. 6 The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 8 The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and for evermore.

All: 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. Jeremiah 31:27-34

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the Lord. In those days they shall no longer say: ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.’ But all shall die for their own sins; the teeth of everyone who eats sour grapes shall be set on edge. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by

3 the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, ‘Know the Lord’, for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favourable or unfavourable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Gospel Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Luke 18:1-8

4 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, ‘In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, “Grant me justice against my opponent.” For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, “Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.” ’ And the Lord said, ‘Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’ Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman The Apostles' Creed All: 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. The Collect of the Day

5 Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Prayers of the People The Leader and People pray responsively. In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Nicholas our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in the Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Don A., Piers, Sharon, Becca, Cindy, Beverly, Ron, Catherine, Nick, Harrington, Lois, Earl, Renea, Joann, Silas, Russ, Daniel, Billy, John, Joe, Christina, Jan, Helen, Georgeanne, Barbara, Steven. Silence The People may add their own petitions. Hear us, Lord; 6 For your mercy is great. Silence For those celebrating birthdays this week: For those celebrating birthdays this week: Eric Manchester 10, Ellie Sloan (11), Nancy Banville (14), Susan Halvarson (16), Sandy Johnson (16), Anneke Kierstead (18), Claire Lindeman (22) (congregation adds names), and for those celebrating their anniversary Don and Kelley Elderkin (9), Iris and Charles Mello (12), Ed and Patricia O’Hara (18), Theo and MJ Aschman (21), KJ and Lori Istok (21) (congregation adds names), we give thanks to you, O Lord. Look with favor upon them as they begin another year. This week we are especially grateful for, (congregation adds personal thanksgivings), let us pray to the Lord. Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We pray for all who have died, remembering especially Bob Anderson who died last week and Martin Dugan that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Silence may be kept. Concluding Collect The Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. Announcements Offertory Priest: Walk in love, as Christ loved us, and gave himself an offering acceptable unto God.

7 Doxology All: All Things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. The Great Thanksgiving Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Priest: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. 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. All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy and gracious God: 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

8 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: All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 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. Priest: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. (The priest breaks the consecrated bread.) Priest: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the Feast. Priest: The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for us and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. (If you desire a closer walk with God, please come to the altar. Gluten free communion wafers are available. Please ask the priest.) 9 Communion (In the Episcopal Church, receiving the bread or wine is considered full communion. If you wish to receive the consecrated wine, you may drink directly from one of the chalices. Or you may return your bread to the chalice bearer who will dip the bread into the wine for you and return it to your hand.) Post Communion Prayer All: 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. The Blessing Dismissal Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Prayers for Healing Today we pray for those in need of healing and desire anointing and the laying on of hands. Come forward to the altar rail after the Dismissal and the Healing Team will pray with you. The celebrant will join you at the Altar Rail for anointing after welcoming newcomers for a brief while following the conclusion of the service. You will be given guidance – just come. Fr. Mitch.

______PARTICIPANTS Altar Guild: Beverly Dugan, Denise Ferro, Carol Hills Officiant: Fred Holst 10 Lector: Nancy Dorsey Ushers: Colleen Burg, Donna Tobin PARISH NEWS If you have something to celebrate, please let us know!

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHEDULE Morning Prayer with Holy Eucharist, 8 am Holy Eucharist, 10 am Nursery care and Sunday School begin at 9:50 a

What’s going on at Episcopal Camp & Conference Center? A Night at the Beach, ECC annual fundraiser at The Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Friday, October 21 – Begins at 5 pm with a Sunset Reception and the Formal event begins at 6 pm. $75. See Rick Butler for more information.

Ghost Tour Wednesday Oct. 26 and 26, 6 pm at O’Rourke’s Bar & Grill. The tour will proceed to Trinity Church at 6:30 for a presentation from TAPS. Back to O’Rourke’s for a complimentary beer or wine.

LOOKING AHEAD - SAVE THE DATES Christian Meditation, 6 pm Mondays, October 17, 24, 31 Let There Be Lit Group: The book is One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. We will meet on October 23 at 11:15 am. The Living Stones Seminar: October 16. 7 Up: October 16 and 23

11 Ghost Tour: October 26 and 27 at O’Rourke’s Bar and Grill, 23 Peck Lane. THIS WEEK

Sunday, 10/16Healing Prayers, 11 am Monday, 10/17 AA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am AA Meeting, Parish Hall, 6 pm Christian Meditation, in the Church, 6 pm Tuesday, 10/18 Men’s Group 6:30 am Trinity Knitters, 9–12 Noon Reiki, Parish Hall, 7 pm Wednesday, 10/19 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Thursday, 10/20 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Friday, 10/21 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am

Education Help!! As a kindergarten teacher, I am trying to integrate technology into my classroom. I have set up an account with donorschoose.org to request 2 mini i pads to use with my students. If you would like to help me achieve my goal, log into donorschoose.org and look for my project, Technology for Tots. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please speak to me. Thanks for your help! Wayne Barnes

Boxtops for Education Please bring in your Boxtops for Education. They are used by Randall Holden School to purchase educational materials for students. There is a container for them on the table in the upstairs hallway. For more information, speak to Wayne Barnes. Thanks for your help. 12 Meditation The meditation group meets in the church every Monday evening at 6:00 to practice what is traditionally called the prayer of the heart. Our sessions run about an hour and include a 20-minute silent meditation period. You can learn to meditate in one session: it’s easy to learn, and difficult but rewarding to practice. Call Bill Baddeley with questions 401-487-4035.

The Numbers

Attendance Last Week: 116 Attendance Last Year: 66 Collections: $3,112.06 Grocery Cards: $375 August Income: $7,029 August Expenses: $15,048 – (We paid for new doors, fence around stairs, etc.) August Net: (8,019)

13 ***Special Note***

1. PASTORAL NEEDS—Please phone the office (941-4324) if you would like pastoral care or know of someone who is sick in the hospital, or would like a pastoral visit. Also, please phone the office with names of people to be added to the Prayers of the People list, the sick or injured and birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. 2. FOOD DONATIONS—Please continue to bring NON-perishable items each week to help our neighbors and friends. Items needed are pasta, bottled sauce, canned meat, tuna, and vegetables, and small jars of jelly and peanut butter, and pet food, health aids, and toilet paper. 3. FOOD BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS—Trinity Men’s Group spearheads the collection of non-perishable food items to distribute TO YOU, so that YOU might pass food-bags to homeless persons you encounter throughout your day. Donations of items or funds can come to Trinity directly, or you can give to help this ministry. (mark your check “homeless bags” on the notation-line & we will purchase items in your name). See a Men’s Group member or Fr. Mitch for details, & hear about your impact in Church. 4. GROCERY CARDS—Please purchase your Stop & Shop, Shaw’s or Dave’s Grocery Cards here to support activities of the church. They all come in $25, $50, and $100 denominations. The Church makes 5% of the proceeds. See Ginny Leahy or Don Raleigh for more information.

14 Georgeanne and Winston Lima and Janice Pangman for coffee hour treats after 8:00 am. service

For The Flowers on the Altar Courtesy of Jay Lane at Golden Gate Studios,401-461-2299

For Some of Our Coffee Hour Goodies Courtesy of Le Favorite Bakery Governor Francis Shopping Center 401-463-3133

15 About Trinity Church The church was founded in 1883, and the present building constructed in 1909 under auspices of the noted architect Norman Isham. Most of our members live near by, but we are also a destination parish for those farther away. We participate in village activities, holding community worship services during Gaspee Days and Christmas in Pawtuxet, hosting breakfast on Gaspee Parade Day and dinners through the year. Trinity Church is committed to helping its neighbors through outreach. We collect food, clothing and household goods for distribution to people in need through local schools, food pantries, and agencies. Our buildings are used by many community organizations for their meetings and events.

Pawtuxet Village 139 Ocean Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02905 (401) 941-4324 The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman, Priest in Charge Raymond Buttero, Music Director Mr. Carl Hurtubise, Sunday School Superintendent Mr. Scott Avedisian, Senior Warden Mr. Winston Lima, Junior Warden Web Site: www.trinitypawtuxet.com Email: [email protected]

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