The Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist 60 Kent Street ? St

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist 60 Kent Street ? St. Paul, MN 55102 ? 651-228-1172 www.stjohnsstpaul.org The Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost August 28, 2011 10 O’CLOCK RITE I MORNING PRAYER AND HOLY EUCHARIST

“And the Lord God planted a garden, east of Eden.” - Genesis 2:8

Welcome to All Visitors We are delighted that you have come to St. John’s to worship God this morning. If this is your first time here, please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate. We invite you to make St. John’s your church home. Join us downstairs in the Undercroft for refreshments and fellowship following our services. Blessings and peace be with you this holy day. NURSERY: Excellent nursery care is provided every Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. for children age 5 and under. The nursery is located in the Undercroft. To reach the Undercroft, take any of the stairways or elevator to the lower level.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are also located in the Undercroft in the lower level.

• Thank you for not bringing food or beverages into the church and for silencing cell phones and other electronic equipment. • Did you know that you are able to hear the service in the undercroft and/or nursery? Ask the nursery attendant to adjust the sound if you wish to listen from that location. • Please refrain from using flash cameras during the worship service.

ASSISTING IN THE SERVICE

RECTOR The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson ASSISTANT RECTOR The Rev. Keely Franke DEACON The Rev. Barbara Mraz MUSIC DIRECTOR/ORGANIST James Frazier GUEST ORGANIST Winston Kaehler ST. JOHN’S SUMMER CHOIR

ALTAR GUILD Pat Brynteson, Nan Lightner, Phyllis Merrill, Elaine Sutton, Paige Hagstrom READERS Shirley Sailors, Gary Gleason USHERS Shirley Sailors, Patty Byrne Pfalz COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Paige Hagstrom

A Note On the Music Today we begin singing a new canticle to Anglican Chant after the second lesson, as is called for in the prayer book rubrics for Morning Prayer. For a number of years we have sung a hymn in its place. A canticle is a scriptural text that is similar to a psalm, but is found elsewhere than in the psalter. Like the psalms, canticles are poetic and use elevated language. The canticle that we introduce today is called Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, which is a song of all creation. It mentions everything from angels, the moon, winds, frost, and lightnings and clouds, all joining in a festive chorus of praise to glorify God. Anglican Chants are chant formulas in four-part harmony that are used repeatedly to sing unmetered texts, such as the texts of psalms and canticles. Anglican Chants are difficult to sing. Please be patient as we learn this wonderful new canticle over the coming months. Since we sing Morning Prayer no more than once a month, it will take us quite some time to become comfortable with it. Remember that even our old favorites were once brand new.

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Order of Service

PRELUDE Jazz Mass for Organ Joe Utterback Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Lacrimosa (Trail of tears)

HYMN 450 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name! Coronation stanzas 5 and 6 in unison

SALUTATION Officiant: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

CONFESSION OF SIN said by all, kneeling BCP p. 41 Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Silence

Almighty and most merciful But thou, O Lord, have mercy God, upon us, we have erred and strayed spare thou those who confess from thy ways their faults, like lost sheep, restore thou those who are we have followed too much penitent, the devices and desires of our according to thy promises own hearts, we have offended declared unto mankind against thy holy laws, in Christ Jesus our Lord; we have left undone those and grant, things which we ought to have O most merciful Father, done, for his sake, and we have done those things that we may hereafter live a which we ought not to have godly, righteous, done. and sober life, to the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.

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THE ABSOLUTION The Almighty and merciful Lord grant us absolution and remission of all our sins, true repentance, amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

PRECES S1 standing BCP p. 42

-4- INVITATORY Venite sung by all Jonathan Battishill

-5- PSALM 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Confitemini Domino chant: Jerome Webster Meachen sung by all

1 Give thanks to the LORD and call upon his Name; * make known his deeds among the peoples. 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him, * and speak of all his marvelous works. 3 Glory in his holy Name; * let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 4 Search for the LORD and his strength; * continually seek his face. 5 Remember the marvels he has done, * his wonders and the judgments of his mouth, 6 O offspring of Abraham his servant, * O children of Jacob his chosen. 23 Israel came into Egypt, * and Jacob became a sojourner in the land of Ham. 24 The LORD made his people exceedingly fruitful; * he made them stronger than their enemies; 25 Whose heart he turned, so that they hated his people, * and dealt unjustly with his servants. 26 He sent Moses his servant, * and Aaron whom he had chosen. 45c Hallelujah!

-6- FIRST READING Romans 12:9-21 seated

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.

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

CANTICLE S13 standing Jubilate Deo Henry Aldrich

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SECOND READING Matthew 16:21-28 seated

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."

Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

-8- Hymnal S178 Benedicite, omnia opera Domini John Robinson

I Invocation 1 O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 2 O ye angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. II The Cosmic Order 3 O ye heavens, bless ye the Lord; O ye waters that be above the firmament, bless ye the Lord; 4 O all ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 5 O ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord; O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord; 6 O ye showers and dew, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 7 O ye winds of God, bless ye the Lord; O ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord; 8 O ye winter and summer, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 9 O ye dews and frosts, bless ye the Lord; O ye frost and cold, bless ye the Lord; 10 O ye ice and snow, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 11 O ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord; O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord; 12 O ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. IV The People of God 19 O ye people of God, bless ye the Lord; O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; 20 O ye servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. 21 O ye spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord; O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord. 22 Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; praise him and magnify him for ever.

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APOSTLES’ CREED standing

I believe in God, He ascended into heaven, and the Father Almighty, is seated at the right hand of creator of heaven and earth; the Father. And in Jesus Christ He will come again to judge his only Son our Lord; the living and the dead. He was conceived by the power of I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit and born of the the holy catholic Church, Virgin Mary. the communion of saints, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was the forgiveness of sins, crucified, died, and was buried. the resurrection of the body, He descended to the dead. and the life everlasting. On the third day he rose again. Amen.

THE PRAYERS BCP p. 54 Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And with thy spirit. Leader: Let us pray.

The congregation kneels

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THE COLLECTS said by leader

COLLECT OF THE DAY BCP p. 233 Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graftin 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.

A COLLECT FOR GUIDANCE BCP p. 57 O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget thee, but may remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PEACE Officiant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And with thy spirit. The people greet one another with a sign of God’s peace.

WELCOME AND RECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

All who seek God are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Even if you do not seek God, you are still welcome because God seeks you. Come and hold in your hand and taste on your lips the love which we cannot comprehend. Please Note: Gluten free wafers are available on request of the minister distributing bread.

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Come with us, O King of Glory Johann Sebastian Bach transcription by Maurice Duruflé

Sung to the chorale: Jesu, joy of our desiring

Come with us, O King of glory, By angelic voices praised; In our hearts as in thy heaven, Be enraptured anthems raised. Let the mighty chorus ever Sing its glad exultant songs; Let its hymn be heard for ever— Peace for which creation longs. John Henry Hopkins (1820-1891)

DOXOLOGY Hymn 380, verse 3 Old Hundredth

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II BCP p. 340

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. Celebrant: …we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying: -13-

SANCTUS S114 Healey Willan

after which stand or kneel

The celebrant continues…

LORDS PRAYER BCP p. 336

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FRACTION ANTHEM S158 Healey Willan

Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.

COMMUNION HYMNS 439 What wondrous love is this Wondrous Love 675 Take up your cross, the Savior said Bourbon

POST COMMUNION PRAYER BCP p. 339

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.

THE BLESSING

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HYMN 484 Praise the Lord through every nation Wachet auf

THE DISMISSAL

Deacon: Let us bless the Lord. BCP p. 340 People: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Jazz Mass for Organ Joe Utterback Alleluia

? ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you see people seated around you or later in the Gathering Space in the Undercroft, who you don’t know, we hope you will introduce yourself, and if they are visitors or newcomers, please help them to feel welcome at St. John’s.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Olivia, Ginny, Ernie, Peggy, Grayson, Jean, Christopher, Jim, Shirleen.

For peace throughout the world and among people of all races and cultures: St. John’s: For the people of Kayoro Village, Uganda, our companion parish, Holy Apostles and the Project Kathleen families.

ALTAR FLOWERS:

Today we give thanks for the lives of Charles R. Brytenson; Ralph and Estelle Drought in whose loving memory the flowers on the Main Altar are given and we give thanks for the life of Justin Andrew Meyer in whose loving memory the flowers on the Little Sanctuary Altar are given.

Give naught, get same. Give much, get same.

Malcolm Forbes

Stewardship is everything I do after I say I believe.

SUMMER CHOIR: One more Sunday for the Summer Choir. We meet at 9:15 in the choir stalls to rehearse a simple anthem for the service. We’re a friendly group and we hope you’ll join us.

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GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: Use cloth instead of paper napkins.

LOOKING AHEAD TO GATHERING SUNDAY: Sunday, Sept. 11 is the annual Gathering Sunday and the Ministry Fair. It is also the day of the St. Paul Bike Classic. While it may not be as disruptive as the TC marathon, it will be on Summit Avenue and parts of Summit will be shut down for traffic. Please use alternate routes on that day.

RETREAT AT HOUSE OF PRAYER: Just a reminder that our popular retreat, COOKING YOUR LIFE, is coming up soon and there are still openings: September 8-11. So integral to our spiritual work is food and its preparations that we've set aside a whole retreat to address this important topic. Many people have witnessed that this retreat has changed their lives. We will engage ourselves in four days of food as nutrition, food as commodity, and food as spiritual nurturance. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO FRIENDS who would benefit (and have FUN) from this work. $355 includes all materials, tuition, board and room. The House of Prayer: ehouseofprayer.com; 320-363-3293. Blessings on YOUR journey, Ward Bauman, Director

New Choir Members: There are at least five new or returning members to the adult choir this year. And there’s plenty of room for more. If you’d like to join our ranks, especially if you’ve had choral experience, by all means connect with Jim Frazier, the parish choir director, as soon as possible. The choir is a wonderful community within a community, and the payoff for singing is that you’re getting your place ready in the choir of angels. Please consider joining us!

THE BIG NET: Job Seeker Support Meetings: Weekly Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm with light supper Tuesday mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon - A time to come: use the wi-fi, use our computer, our research, to ask questions and to assist or volunteer at The Big Net.

HOLY APOSTLES EGGROLL SALE

Holy Apostles will be having an Eggroll Sale on Sunday, September 11th as a fundraiser for their church. If St. John’s has more than 15 dozen pre-ordered eggrolls Holy Apostles will deliver them to St. John’s on Gathering Sunday, September 11th. Please fill out a form by September 5th and put it in the offering plate or turn it in to the office. Order forms are at the back of the church or on our website: www.stjohnsstpaul.org.

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The Wardens, Vestry and Parishioners of

Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church

60 Kent Street Saint Paul, NB 55102

Request your prayers and presence For the Celebration of a New Ministry And the institution of

The Reverend Jered Weber-Johnson

As rector of Saint John the Evangelist On Thursday, September 8, 2011 Seven o’clock in the evening

The Right Reverend Brian N. Prior, presiding

Clergy: Alb and white stole Reception to follow

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WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, August 28 – The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am Church The Rev. Keely Franke celebrates. The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson preaches. Morning Prayer Rite I 10:00 am Church The Rev. Keely Franke presides.. The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson preaches.

Monday,August 29 Artaria Quartet Rehearsal 12:00 pm Undercroft St. John’s Men’s ALANON 6:00 pm Meditation

Tuesday, August 30 The Big Net Mtg. 8:30-noon Library Staff Mtg. 10:00 am Fireside Artaria Quartet Rehearsal 12:00 pm Undercroft People Incorporated Board Mtg. 3-9 pm Undercroft

Wednesday, August 31 Artaria Quartet Rehearsal 12:00 pm Undercroft

Thursday, September 1 Job Seekers 5:00-7:00 pm Library Stories AA Group 6:00 pm Fireside Compline 7:00 pm Small Chapel Worship Service Volunteer Gathering 7:30-9 pm Weber-Johnson’s

Friday, September 2 Organ Practice 12:00pm Church

Saturday, September 3

Sunday, September 4– The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am Church The Rev. Keely Franke celebrates. The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson preaches. Rite II 10:00 am Church The Rev. Keely Franke, celebrates. The Rev Jered Weber-Johnson preaches.

Monday, September 5 – Labor Day OFFICE CLOSED St. John’s Men’s ALANON 6:00 pm Meditation

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