Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Mailing Address: 513 Nassau Street South - Venice, Florida 34285 941.488.7714  www.stmarksvenice.org  [email protected] THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 30th, 2020

Worship Service available online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHiQI-GgXI&feature=youtu.be

Before the service, let us silently speak to God. During the service, may God speak to us. After the service, let us joyously speak to our friends.

Prelude: Rhosymedre - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Hymn: God of All Learning - Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

God of all learning, God of all knowing, Some kids are poor and some kids are wealthy; We bring these backpacks filled with supplies. May we give all the tools that they need. Bless all these tools of learning and growing. May we make sure they're safe, loved and healthy Use them, we pray, to change many lives. So that they all may thrive and succeed.

Bless all the students, young ones and old ones — Bless all who learn and bless those who guide them, Walking or riding, traveling by bus. Bless those who teach and counsel and care. May they remember that you go with them, May they remember you walk beside them. And that they all are precious to us. Through all their school days, you, Lord, are there.

Welcome and Opening Prayer

Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 355

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

Collect BCP 355 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.

Gloria S-280 (see last page) Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Collect for the Day BCP 233 Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Congregation: Collect for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for St. Mark’s, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Reading from the Book of Exodus (Exodus 3:1-15) Reader: Amanda Fronckowiak Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the LORD saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Then the LORD said, “I have observed the of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. The cry of the Israelites has now come to me; I have also seen how the Egyptians oppress them. So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt. He said, “I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.” But Moses said to God, “If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’“ God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’: This is my name forever, and this my title for all generations. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Psalm 105:1-6,23-26, 45c Cantor: Carlotta Woolpert

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually. Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he has uttered, O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob, his chosen ones. Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham. And the Lord made his people very fruitful, and made them stronger than their foes, whose hearts he then turned to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants. He sent his servant Moses, and Aaron whom he had chosen. that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws.

A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans 12:9-21) Reader: Sue Ellen Findley Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? “For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Christ

The Sermon The Rev. Keith Backhaus

Prayers of the People BCP 392 People may stand or kneel for the prayers.

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 Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Dabney our Bishop, For all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this Life,

We will exalt you, O God our King: And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Confession We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Absolution

The Peace: The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

The Blessing of the Backpacks The Rev. Bob Cowperthwaite

The Blessing of Jackie Overton, God’s faithful Youth Minister The Rev. Maggie Sullivan

Announcements (see end of bulletin)

Anthem: I Choose Love - Mark A. Miller

THE HOLY COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Proper Preface of the day said by Celebrant

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:

Sanctus S-114

The people stand or kneel (if able). 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 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 before he died for us, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues 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 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 St. Mark’s 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.

And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, 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 Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia

Fraction Anthem: Those Who Eat My Flesh - Carl Haywood

Act of Reception In union, O Lord, with your faithful people at every Altar of your church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection, I await your coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the sacrament of your body and blood, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse me of my sins and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen.

Solo: Litany:Belief - Howard Goodall Beckett Pfanmiller, Tenor

Post Communion Prayer 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.

Blessing

Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Hymnal 376

Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, All thy works with joy surround thee, Thou art giving and forgiving, God of glory, Lord of love; earth and heaven reflect thy rays, ever blessing, ever blest, hearts unfold like flowers before stars and angels sing around thee, wellspring of the joy of living, thee, praising thee, their sun above. center of unbroken praise. ocean depth of happy rest! Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Thou our Father, Christ our Brother: drive the dark of doubt away; blooming meadow, flashing sea, all who live in love are thine; giver of immortal gladness, chanting bird and flowing fountain, teach us how to love each other, fill us with the light of day. call us to rejoice in thee. lift us to the joy divine.

Dismissal: Deacon: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia. People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Postlude: Toccata - Robert Jones

ANNOUCEMENTS: Drive-Through Communion - Sunday, August 30th – 11 a.m. – Noon. Please enter the parking lot behind Gray Hall via Riviera Street. When you get to the Communion Station, please put your car in park, and, wearing your mask, open your window. Extend your cupped hand and a consecrated host will be placed in your hand. You will be given a copy of the Prayer of Thanksgiving from page 399 in the Book of Common Prayer to pray after you have received. **This week Jackie Overton will be here during drive through communion for everyone to wish her farewell**

Join us for Morning Prayer under the Oaks on Monday and Wednesday, at 9:30 am. Bring your own chair to sit at a safe distance apart from each other. We will have leaflets available or you may bring your own BCP. There will be limited parking available opposite the preschool (facing the office) for those who wish to join but would prefer to remain in their car. All others should park in the south lot of the office building or street parking as available. We will be sitting under the oaks beside/behind the office building or on the sidewalk. The well-being of all is a priority, so we request all who attend follow these safety precautions:  We ask that you do not join us if you are feeling ill, or if you know you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 virus.  Wear a mask while on St. Mark’s campus at all times and maintain a safe distance of 6-8 feet from others.  While we miss our friends and parish family, please refrain from hugging or other physical contact.  Please contact the church office if you become ill, or if you have any other pastoral concerns.

School Supply Drive. For any parishioners interested in supporting our annual school supply drive to benefit both, Garden Elementary and St. Mark’s Preschool with school supplies, this year we are asking for monetary donation with your check made out to St. Mark’s in the memo please indicate “Back to School Supplies.” Thank you to everyone who has already supported our school supply drive with a donation! 

INTERCESSIONS: For the universal Church; for Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury; the Anglican Communion; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Dabney, our Bishop; Julio, Bishop of our Companion Diocese; for St. Mark’s Clergy; for a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East; for civilian workers; for military chaplains; our service personnel, their families; victims of terror and abuse everywhere; for all those suffering due to disasters of nature.

THE SICK: Jean Alfano, Chad Alley, Milt Barnes, John Barr, Emma Bentley, Sue Bickenton, Joyce Bishop, Patricia Blow, Barbara & Ed Boucher, Barry Briggs, Gibb Brownlie, Dick Bull, Betty Caldwell, Jackson Carmichael, Kayce Caswell, Loretta Cunningham, Donne Cutting, Janie Davis, Ron Davis, Carole Doll, Connie Dowry, Shari Duval, John Eichman, Rodney Eller, Evelyn Eisenhower, Chris Emmons, Mack Emmons, Judy Epperson, Robert Evans, Ouida Felker, Clint Ferrazzo, Dan Flatt, Lyn Ford, Bob Fritche, Michael Gavin, Jason Goss, Betty Graves, Jennifer Grieger, Joshua Griffin, Douglas Griffith, Anne Grubb, Steve Grupp, Tracy Hagar, Meredith and Allan Hardman, Woody Harvey, Sue Hatch, Penny Heleman, Kristin Hickey, Hobey Hinchman, Christina Hines, Linda Hintzpeter, Natalie Holcroft, Linda Hopkins, Madeline Horvath, Linda Hubbard, Matt Hulbert, John Hussey, Nancy Hussey, Eleanor Jean, Jennifer, Forrest Jerome, Joshua Johns, Karen & Steven Kabatski, Molly Kehoe, Robert Kench, Janine Kiddle, Sarah Kipp, Kirstin Knotph, Lee Krumbacher, Mary Kyrzos, Charles Lakowsky, Jennifer & Jack Lauless, Joyce Leithauser, Leslie Livinghouse, E. Melvin Lloyd, Bill Luckfield, Scott Macintosh, Anita Marshall, Paul Marshall, Michael Mayo, McCafferty, Victor Mankiewicz, Kim Medvedis, Melissa McCoy, Barbara Minor, Andrea Montgomery, Elizabeth Moser, Pam Motte, Mark Nettesheim, Elizabeth Ord, Rachel Parrish, Lucy Patterson, Deb & Holly Ranieri, Eli Rider, Dori Reiley, Tom Ritzel, Sarah and Aaron Royster, Lora Rzepka, Barbara Sammons, Cynthia Schein, Linda Seerey-Lester, David Sherwood, Liz Shetterly, Helen Sica, David Simmons, Jeff Slang, Doug Small, Rich Smith, Lisa Spears, Nan Stortz, Mike Strasburger, Nancy Tabor, Molly Taylor, Marvin Thomas, Sally Thomas, Harris H. Tibbetts, Jr., Chrissy Todd, David Todd, Len Van Zinderen, Jim Walker, Christopher Warnock, Connie Waymer, Ann Weaver, Bernie Welker, John White, Lisa Whole, Bob Williams, Kathryn Williams, Kourtney Williams, Hubert Willis, Robert Wills, Jan Wolf, Mark Woodward, those in nursing homes and our parish homebound.

 The prayers of the Parish family are asked for those who have died:

Joan Mann, Hank Greenberg, and June Johnson 

GLORIA