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Pawtuxet Village 139 Ocean Avenue Cranston, Rhode Island 02905 (401) 941-4324 The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman Priest in Charge Raymond Buttero, Music Director Mr. Scott Avedisian, Senior Warden

We are glad you are here today. If you are looking for a place to say your prayers, seek God and discover companions for the journey, you are invited to be at home here. Please complete a pew card or see Fr. Mitch after the service, or ask anyone sitting near you to tell you about life at Trinity. Trinity Episcopal Church Pawtuxet Village Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

September 11, 2016 10:00 a.m.

Prelude Processional Hymn: #410 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Leader: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Leader: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. All Sing: Father, we love you; we worship and adore you, glorify your name in all the earth; Glorify your name, glorify your name Glorify your name in all the earth. Jesus, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify your name in all the earth; Glorify your name, glorify your name, Glorify your name in all the earth. Spirit, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify your name in all the earth, Glorify your name, glorify your name, glorify your name in all the earth. The Collect of the Day Leader: The Lord be with you.

2 People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem: A hot wind comes from me out of the bare heights in the desert towards my poor people, not to winnow or cleanse— a wind too strong for that. Now it is I who speak in judgement against them. ‘For my people are foolish, they do not know me; they are stupid children, they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but do not know how to do good.’ I looked on the earth, and lo, it was waste and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light. I looked on the mountains, and lo, they were quaking, and all the hills moved to and fro. I looked, and lo, there was no one at all, and all the birds of the air had fled. I looked, and lo, the fruitful land was a desert, and all its cities were laid in ruins before the Lord, before his fierce anger. For thus says the Lord: The whole land shall be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end. Because of this the earth shall mourn, and the heavens above grow black; for I have spoken, I have purposed; I have not relented nor will I turn back. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm 14 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. 3 3 They have all gone astray, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one. 4 Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the Lord? 5 There they shall be in great terror, for God is with the company of the righteous. 6 You would confound the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge. 7 O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad. 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn: #683 O For a Closer Walk With God The Gospel Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Luke 15:1-10

4 Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ So he told them this parable: ‘Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.” Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance. ‘Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, “Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.” Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’ Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon: The Reverend Mitchell Lindeman The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son 5 he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 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 and through The Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Don A., Piers, Sharon, Becca, Bob, Cindy, Beverly, Ron, Catherine, Nick, Harrington, Lois, Earl, Renea, Joann, Silas, Daniel, Billy, Russ, John, Joe, Christina, Jan, Helen, Georgeanne, Barbara. Silence The People may add their own petitions. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life:

6 Silence For those celebrating birthdays this week: Ray Stomberg (11), Hailey Kinsgford (12), John Read (12) (congregation adds names), and for those celebrating their anniversary Lynn and Bill Miner (13), Ron and Jan Anderson (13), Glenn and Susan Halvarson (17) (congregation adds names), we give thanks to you, O Lord. Look with favor upon them as they begin another year. We pray for all who have died, remembering especially George Baetzel, 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 Confession 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 Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you. 7 People: And also with you. Announcements Anthem The Heavens Are Telling (Beethoven) Doxology All Sing: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below, Praise him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. All: All Things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. Amen. 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 Sing: Sanctus S130 Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your 8 people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Priest and People: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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,

9 Priest 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.

(The priest breaks the consecrated bread.) Priest: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

People: Therefore let us keep the Feast.

All Sing: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us, Lamb of God. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us, Lamb of God. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us, grant us peace. Priest: The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. (If you desire a closer walk with God, please come to the altar rail for Communion or a Blessing. Gluten free communion wafers are available. Just ask the priest.) 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.)

Communion Hymns: Standin' In the Need of Prayer (insert) What a Friend We Have In Jesus (insert) Priest: Let us pray. Priest and People: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior

10 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: Recessional Hymn: #555 Lead On, O King Eternal Di smissal 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: Colleen Burg, Katie Duncanson, Kim Ford, Barbara Read Chalice/Reader: Margaret Thomas Chalice: Ginny Leahy Lector: Vance Morgan Acolytes: Donald Raleigh Ushers: Ginny Leahy, Louise Pfanstiehl, Manny Rocha

11 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 am

Dinner Theater – September 17 The Dinner Theater group will be presenting “Mystery of Roley High, Class of 1954.” The cast of Characters are as follows: Vicki Ancona, Theo Aschman, Bruce Beattie, Cathi Beattie, Terri Giviens, Sue Hinckley, Mitch Lindeman, Louise Pfanstiehl, and Donald Raleigh. The Director is Christopher Margadonna. JOIN US @ Elks Club ON SATURDAY, 9/17 & GET YOUR TICKETS!! See Ginny Leahy or Jan Pangman.

Back to School TIME FOR OUR BACK TO SCHOOL drive. We need backpacks, pencils, pens, folders, paper, etc. Please bring them in. WE WILL BLESS BACKPACKS ON SEPTEMBER 18.

LOOKING AHEAD - SAVE THE DATES Christian Meditation, 6 pm Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 12 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: This Sunday, September 11. Sanctuary Light Some parishioners would like to have the Sanctuary Light burn in memory of a friend or loved one, and have asked what an appropriate donation might be. Our costs come to $5.00 per week. Please contact Fr. Mitch or Ginny Leahy if you would like to remember someone in this manner.

Meditation At Monday's weekly meditation (in the church at 6:00 p.m.) we feature talks by Thomas Keating (author of Centering Prayer). In the series he describes the developing relationship with God that is the heart of meditation. All are welcome. Questions? contact Bill Baddeley [email protected] tel/text: 401-487-4035.

What’s going on at Episcopal Camp & Conference Center? *“A toast to scholarship” ECC annual fundraiser, upscale and multiple locations— Friday, October 21— at various locations. more details to come.

THIS WEEK Sunday, 9/11 Healing Prayers, 11 am Monday, 9/12 AA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am AA Meeting, Parish Hall, 6 pm Christian Meditation, in the Church, 6 pm Vestry Meeting, Bay Room, 7 pm Tuesday, 9/13 Men’s Group 6:30 am The Warm Wooly Knitters, 9–12 Noon Wednesday, 9/14 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Thursday, 9/15 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Friday, 9/16 ACA Meeting, Parish Hall, 7 am Saturday, 9/17 Dinner Theater, Elks Club, 6 pm 13 The Numbers

Attendance Last Week: 79 Attendance Last Year: 57 Collections: $2,037 Grocery Cards: $850 May Income: $11,607 May Expenses: $16,083 May Net: ($4,436)

***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. 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 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 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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