The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost 10th, 2019

A Guide to at The Church of The Ascension

Welcome to The Church of The Ascension, Rockville Centre. We hope that this guide will assist you in following our service and in making prayers and responses. Please maintain silence before the service in order to prayerfully prepare for worship.

All stand for the entrance of the choir and ministers.

Entrance Hymn (St. Anne) Hymnal 680 O God, our help in ages past

Opening Sentences and Prayers

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The celebrant continues with the collect for purity and summary of the law. Then follows:

Kyrie (Turner)

Lord, have mercy upon us Christ, have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us

Gloria

Glory be to God on high… And on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee. We bless thee. We worship thee. We glorify thee. We give thanks to thee for thy great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord, the Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the Glory of God the Father. Amen.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day

O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that, when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

Please be seated for the readings and the Psalm. Please stand for the Sequence Hymn.

The First Reading Job 19:23-27a

O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.

Psalm 17:1-9 (sung by choir) Exaudi, Domine

1 HEAR the right, O LORD, consider my complaint, * and hearken unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.

2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; * and let thine eyes look upon the thing that is equal.

3 Thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night season; thou hast tried me, and shalt find no wickedness in me; * for I am utterly purposed that my mouth shall not offend.

4 As for the works of men, * by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the destroyer.

5 O hold thou up my goings in thy paths, * that my footsteps slip not.

6 I have called upon thee, O God, for thou shalt hear me: * incline thine ear to me, and hearken unto my words.

7 Show thy marvellous loving-kindness, thou that art the Saviour of them which put their trust in thee, * from such as resist thy right hand.

8 Keep me as the apple of an eye; * hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

9 From the ungodly, that trouble me; * mine enemies compass me round about, to take away my soul.

The Second Lesson 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17

As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you? But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.

Sequence Hymn (America) Hymnal 717 My country ‘tis of thee

The Gospel may be preceded by an Alleluia verse sung responsively by the cantor and the congregation.

Introduction to the Gospel (standing) Luke 20:27-38

Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory be to thee, O Lord

Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married, and died childless; then the second and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.” Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.”

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Please be seated for the sermon.

Sermon The Very Rev. Kevin Morris

Nicene Creed (standing)

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People (standing) Rite 1 BCP Page 328

Confession of Sin (standing or kneeling)

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And with thy spirit.

Offertory Anthem Jerusalem C. Hubert H. Parry

The Offering of the Gifts (standing)

Celebrant: All things come of thee O Lord or Praise God from whom all blessings flow. People: And of thine own have we given Praise him all creatures here below. thee. Praise him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Eucharistic Prayer Preface (standing) BCP Page 333

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up unto the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People: It is meet and right so to do.

The celebrant continues with the Eucharistic prayer. The following parts of the prayer may be sung or said in unison:

The Sanctus (Turner)

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts; Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest

The congregation may kneel or stand (as they are able) during the Eucharistic prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

The celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. Then is said or sung:

Agnus Dei (Turner)

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace..

The Prayer of Humble Access (kneeling or standing)

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

The Invitation to Communion (kneeling or standing)

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. Please come forward as the ushers direct you. If you are unable to come forward, please notify an usher and communion can be brought to you. We have gluten free wafers upon request.

Communion Anthem I Vow to Thee, My Country Gustav Holst

Communion Hymn Nearer My God to Thee

The Post Communion Prayer (kneeling or standing)

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

Thanksgiving for Heroic Service

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

Recessional Hymn (National Hymn) Hymnal 718 God of our fathers

Celebrant: Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

Hymn (Materna) Hymnal 719 O beautiful for spacious skies

Participants in Today’s Service

Saturday: Eucharistic Minister: 5:00 pm M. Weisenreder

Sunday: Eucharistic Minister: 8:00 am M. Weisenreder Usher: J. Neitz Eucharistic Ministers: 10:30 am H. Kean & S. Whalen Ushers: A. Casella & A. Allen Counters: S. McCoy & K. Pelaez Altar Guild: G. Lowe, P. Heywood & R. Dubas

The Prayer of Humble Access

Announcements We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold

and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up

the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose Welcome to Ascension! property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious The Church of The Ascension would like to cordially welcome all of our visitors and newcomers Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to today. We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us. Please visit our website at: drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his ascensionrvc.org to learn more about our parish. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, email our parish administrator at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook as well! and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Remembrance Sunday In many Anglican Churches Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is a day held to commemorate the men and women of the armed forces that served and sacrificed during the two World Wars and in later conflicts. The date coincides closely with , November 11th, the anniversary of the end of hostilities of the First World War. In the United States, November 11th, is observed as . Here at the Church of the Ascension today we remember before God all those who sacrificed everything in the defense of freedom and we give thanks to God for all who have served in the Armed Forces.

Stewardship Sunday Sunday, November 17th, will be our church’s Stewardship Sunday. During mass that Sunday we will make our commitments to the parish for the coming year. Please prayerfully consider what God may be calling you to offer. That afternoon to celebrate our parish we will be having The Welcome Table potluck supper with another performance by our friends bluegrass band Wild Magnolia at 5:00pm. on Sunday November 17th. Free to all! Please bring a dish and a friend. There is a signup sheet in the Parish Hall.

Children’s Prayer Breakfast th Our next Children’s Prayer Breakfast will be on Sunday, November 17 at 9:30am.

Gingerbread House Sign Up We will be kicking off the holiday season with our gingerbread house decorating on Saturday, November 30th from 11am-1pm. The cost will be $35 and you will receive a gingerbread house and lunch. The houses do come with candy, but save some candy so you can get crafty with your design!! This event is open to all parishioners of all ages. Sign up will begin today through November 17th. This year we will also have some extra surprises!!!

Friendship Fair Lawn Signs Please bring back the lawn signs so that we can use them again for the next fair. Thank you.

Please Sign Up -- 10:30 Coffee Hour Please Consider Signing Up For “Coffee Duty” after a 10:30 Sunday service. There is a signup sheet in the parish hall. We need two people each Sunday to pour coffee and clean up the few dishes used. Joan Hughes will coordinate the coffee hours in November and December supplying treats, milk and punch or other soft beverages. Many thanks to Nate Green for making the coffee every week and to those who volunteer to serve or donate bake goods.

Don’t Forget to Shop at ‘The Shop’ The holidays are fast approaching and ‘The Shop’ at Ascension offers a unique showcase of gifts, vintage items, crafts, antiques, china and seasonal decor. The shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. The shop is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds benefit the church.

Parish Office Hours The parish office will be staffed on Monday and Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm. At other times please leave a voice mail message which will be returned. Or you may send an email to [email protected]. Material for the Sunday bulletin is due by Monday at noon

Birthdays

Doreen Gordon, Daniel Panzarella, Jean Rieckhoff, Frank P Rossetti

Book of Remembrance

Helen Hettler, Walter Fitzpatrick, Nicholas Passeggio, Andrew Sellgren, Grace Jantzer, Dorothy Brown, Frank Rose, John Moran, Donald Mann, Min Greis, Justine Cullum, Anna Fandacone, Dorothy Snow, Earl Costenoble, John Jeffers Jr, Margery Keller, Charlotte Peters, David Charters, Charlotte Smith, Florence Throckmorton, Margaret Reittinger, Sarah Parker,Charles Watkins Jr., John Holmes Sr., Frances Scarcella, Charles. Coakley, Marie Ludwig, Grace Reynolds, George Kessell, Elsie Hostetter-Wallingford, Michael Davanzo,

Altar Memorials

High Altar

given by Arthur Snow & family, in memory of Dorothy Snow

given in memory of Ann Mathes Love, The Bragino Family

Remember, Christian soul, that thou hast this day, and every day of thy life:

God to glorify, Jesus to imitate, The Blessed Virgin and the Saints to venerate, The Angels to invoke, A soul to save, A body to mortify, Sins to expiate, Virtues to acquire, Hell to avoid, Heaven to gain, Eternity to prepare for, Time to profit by, Neighbors to edify, The world to despise, Devils to combat, Passions to subdue, Death perhaps to suffer, And Judgment to undergo.

Church of The Ascension The Episcopal Parish of Rockville Centre 71 North Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

VISIT US ON LINE AT WWW.ASCENSIONRVC.ORG ______

The Very Rev. Kevin Morris, Rector [email protected] (516) 766-0693 Margery Clayton, Churchwarden [email protected] Pamela Heywood, Churchwarden [email protected] (516) 808-8202 William Cooper, Treasurer [email protected] (516) 223-5745 Kim Young, Asst. Treasurer [email protected] Kenneth Mensing, Clerk [email protected]

Vestry Members: Ellie Alden, Ronald Boykin, Carolyn Brancato, Geoff Broadhurst, Peter Carbonaro, John Challice, Lisa Chiara, William Cooper, Ruth Dubas, Sarah Hughes, Lydia Paulsen, Kim Young.

Kenneth Dyer, Jr., Organist & Choirmaster (516) 763-1031 Parish Office (Open 9-2 Monday & Wednesday excluding holidays) (516) 766-0693 Margaret Bianchi, Parish Office [email protected] Al Ferri, Sexton