The Second Sunday After Christmas Saint Barnabas’ Episcopal Church

The Second Sunday after Christmas Saint Barnabas’ Episcopal Church

January 3, 2021 │ 10 o’clock Holy Eucharist

Available via live-stream on ZOOM or YouTube

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TODAY’S READINGS

You are encouraged to participate fully in this online service from wherever you may be this morning. In- person worship has been suspended due to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. The service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer and other sources approved by The Episcopal Church. It has been printed in this bulletin for your ease of use and convenience. Please join in the prayers and responses printed in bold just as you would were we worshipping together in public.

Welcome to Saint Barnabas’’ Church. Today we continue to celebrate the entrance of the Son of God into the world. The Gospel reading anticipates the feast of the Epiphany later this week. It is the account of the coming of the Magi, or Wise Men, from the east to worship the newborn King. This manifestation of the Son of God to the Gentiles is also the theme of the Day of the Epiphany.

The Old Testament reading foretells the coming of God’s Kingdom, when all peoples will be gathered into God’s holy place. The reading from Ephesians tells us that in Christ we have become sons and daughters of God.

As we gather to celebrate in God’s presence, we discover ourselves as children of God. As in his child Jesus, in us God comes to dwell in his world. In us, God chooses to reveal the truth, confounding the wisdom of this world. By baptism, we are adopted as children of God. In the Eucharist, our relationship to God is affirmed and revealed. God continues to come into this world and has chosen us as God’s primary instruments to reveal God’s coming.

The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979, The Saint Helena Psalter, 2004, and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Permission to Podcast/Stream the music in this video obtained from ONE LICENSE (#A-715981

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THE HOLY EUCHARIST - RITE II

10 o’clock

Silence is requested as we prayerfully prepare for worship. Please mute yourself if you are on Zoom.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

Voluntary Impression on "We Three Kings” Alfred V. Fedak

The Opening Acclamation

Presider: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity

Presider: God is with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Let us pray

All: 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.

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Song of Praise: 117 Brightest and best Hymn #117 vv. 1-4

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The Collect of the Day

Presider: God is with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Let us pray

All: O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Readings

A Reading from the Prophet Jeremiah [31:7-14]

Thus says the Lord:

Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel."

See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.

With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock."

For the Lord has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him.

They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again.

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Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry.

I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.

I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the Lord.

Reader: Here ends the reading.

A period of silence for reflection follows. The Psalm [Psalm 84]

How dear to me is your dwelling, O God of hosts! My soul has a desire and longing for your courts; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young, by the side of your altars, O God of hosts, my Ruler and my God. Happy are they who dwell in your house; they will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you; whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height; the God of gods will be revealed in Zion. O God of hosts, hear my prayer; hearken, O God of Jacob. Behold our defender, O God, and look upon the face of your Anointed, For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked; For God is both sun and shield and will give grace and glory. No good thing will God withhold from those who walk with integrity. O God of hosts, happy are they who put their trust in you!

A Reading from the Letter to the Ephesians [1:3-6,15-19a]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before God in love. God destined us for adoption as God’s children through Jesus Christ, according to

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the good pleasure of God’s will, to the praise of God’s glorious grace that God freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know God, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which God has called you, what are the riches of God’s glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of God’s power for us who believe.

Reader: Here ends the Reading.

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The Gospel Hymn What child is this Hymn #115

Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Music: Greensleeves, English melody; harm. Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License A-715981

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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel Matthew 2:1-12

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

`And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'"

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr.

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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 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 human. 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, the Spirit is worshiped and glorified. The Spirit 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

Leader: I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishops Alan and Gayle, for Will our priest, Natalie, our deacon, for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.

Leader: I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.

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Silence

Leader: I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble.

Silence

Leader: I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of God. Pray that they may find and be found by him.

Silence

Leader: I ask your prayers for the departed [especially . . . ]. Pray for those who have died.

Silence Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present

Leader: I ask your prayers for . . . I ask your thanksgiving for . . .

Silence

Leader: Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.

Silence

Presider: The presider add a concluding collect.

The Confession

Deacon: 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,

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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

Presider: Almighty God, have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of 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

Presider: The peace and love of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you.

Welcome and Announcements Blessing of Birthdays and Anniversaries

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THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The Offertory Hymn Die König (The Kings) Peter Cornelius Michael Goldring, soloist; Deborah Gemma, organist

Three kings from Persian lands afar to Jordan follow the pointing star: And this the quest of the travelers three, where the new born King of the Jews may be. Full royal gifts they bear for the King: Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering.

The star shines out with steadfast ray: the kings to Bethlehem make their way, and there in worship they bend the knee, as Mary’s child in her lap they see: Their royal gifts they show to the King. Gold incense, myrrh are their offering.

Thou child of man—lo, to Bethlehem the kings are traveling—travel with them! The star of mercy, the star of grace, shall lead thy heart to its resting place. Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring: offer thy heart to the infant King. Offer thy heart!

The Great Thanksgiving Book of Common Prayer Eucharistic Prayer B-Page 367

Presider: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Presider: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Presider proceeds.

Presider: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you

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gave Jesus Christ, your eternal Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect human of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.

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 the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Presider: 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 all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore, according to his command, O God,

All: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

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Presider: 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 Mary, Joseph, Barnabas’ and 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 God, now and for ever. AMEN.

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, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

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

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Prayer from St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787)

A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion. (The Washington National Cathedral)

All: Beloved Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you. Let me never be separated from you in this life or in the life to come. Amen.

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The Post Communion Prayer

Presider: Let us pray.

All: Eternal God, 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 Closing Hymn What star is this Hymn #124, vv 1-3

Words: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, after John Chandler (1807-1876), alt. Music: Puer nobis, melody from Trier MS., 15th cent.; adapt. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621); harm. Cowley Carol Book, 1902 All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License A-715981 17 | P a g e

The Christmas Blessing

Presider: May Almighty God, who sent the eternal Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of God’s holiness. People: Amen.

Presider: May God, who sent angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. People: Amen.

Presider: May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you peace and favor. People: Amen.

Presider: And the blessing of God, one holy and undivided Trinity, be upon you and remain with you for ever. People: Amen.

The Dismissal

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

Voluntary Good news from heaven the angels bring Johann Pachelbel

The worship has ended – our service begins!

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THANK YOU to Today’s Servers:

Presider/Preacher: The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane Jr.; Deacon: The Rev. Natalie E. Thomas; Music Director: Deborah Gemma; Organist: Charlene Higbe; Cantor: Michael Goldring; Virtual Worship Team: Richard Boudreau, Brooke Marston, Mike Schanbacker, Susan Schmidt; Noah Schmidt; Altar Guild: Merrily Crowley

† The Sanctuary Lamp is lit this week In Loving Memory of David Roy Nickerson, son of Geri Nickerson.

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Louise Goldberg by Nancy and David Babin.

(Altar Flowers being given in honor, to remember, or celebrate an individual or event may be made through the office. The cost is $40/vase or $80 for both.)

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PRAYER LIST

PARISHIONERS: Caleb Rawstron, Michael Reardon, Debbie Gentile, Brenda McLane, David Colacicco, Chickie Stommel, Tom McGovern, Caroline Burgess, Mike Donovan, Bob Mulligan, Jack Reardon, Sally Ferreira, Larry Ferreira, Dan Stone, Jerry Luby, Allen Hill, Jose Rosario, Al Irish, John Bordieri, Sue Hatch, Jean Johnson, Marcia Gonsalves, Kathy Melody, Lissa Conn, Lisa Dunne, Dick Dimmock, Lee Danzey, Geri Nickerson, Hank Schroeder, Terry Nelson FRIENDS OF OUR PARISH: Robert Schneider, Jim Scalli, Mike Koser, Kevin Condron, Gavin Hutchinson, Paula Lahti, Dave Mirenna, Camaaron Simmons, Suzanne Hicks, Catherine Licence, Brenda Swain, Claudius Thompson, Amy Coucher, Campbell MacNiven, Andrea Schaeicher, Julia Scott, Deb Selleck, Bernard Linn, John McCadam

THOSE GRIEVING: Friends and Family of: Keith Sikes, Hunter Denman, and victims of COVID-19

SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES: Spencer Reed, Christopher Chicoine, Jack Reardon Jr., Andrew Leitao, Tyler Jeck

SAINT BARNABAS’ MINISTRIES: St. Barnabas’’ Choir and Music Ministry

DIOCESAN & LOCAL CYCLE OF PRAYER: In the Diocese: Parishes of the Boston Harbor Deanery; Christ Church (Old North), Boston Church of the Advent, Boston; Ecclesia Ministries and Common Cathedral, Boston The Diocesan Staff; The Massachusetts Council of Churches In Falmouth: Society of Friends (Quaker House); Wings for Falmouth; Haven for Healing

Lifting up our prayers: We keep an ongoing parish prayer list in the Church Office – 508-548-3863 or [email protected]. Each prayer is an opening to God’s healing grace at work in our lives. Private prayer needs will be given to our Prayer Chain Ministry and not published on this list. Please contact Susan Schmidt at [email protected] to be added to the Prayer Chain.

Rev. Will may be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] or the Church Office (508- 548-3863) or his personal mobile (716) 857-0912. Subscribe to YouTube Channel—Saint Barnabas’ at https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintBarnabas’Falmouth

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THE SAINT BARNABAS’ Our Diocese and Parish

The Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates, Bishop The Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris, Suffragan Bishop The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane, Jr., Rector The Rev. Natalie E. Thomas, Deacon Doug Fantarella, Sexton Love and respect one another Deborah Gemma, Director of Music Listen to each other Ann German, Director of Finance Be honest with each other Heather Grey, Interim Director, Family Ministries Be slow to judge Becky Vaus, Parish Administrator Work together

Consider the common/greater good Kim Strohm, Warden Actively care for one another Phoebe Office, Warden Vacant, Treasurer Keep Christ as our focus Grace Leva, Asst. Treasurer Be faithful in communal worship Deborah Ewald, Clerk Communicate directly with each VESTRY MEMBERS: other Sally Colacicco Work, pray, and give for the spread of David Forsberg the kingdom of God Allen Hill Kate Kristenson Gary Morse A covenant is a solemn agreement Jerry Morse between individuals or groups. We at Kathy Mulligan Saint Barnabas’ pray that, with God's Merrilynn Rawstron Ellie Shaver help, this covenant will guide us in how Noah Schmidt (HS Rep) we relate to one another.

DEANERY DELEGATES: Susan Schmidt, Richard Stone CHURCH OFFICE (508) 548-3863 DIOCESAN DELEGATES: Karl Loos, John Schmidt WWW.STBARNABASFALMOUTH.ORG

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Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:00 am

Available via live-stream on ZOOM ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88425778597 [Meeting ID: 884 2577 8597; Password: 915239] By telephone: 1-929-436-2866 (NY), ID and password above

Reports from Ministry Leaders are due in the office by January 15th.

Please send your favorite candid photos from 2020 to Becky ([email protected]) for a special showing at Annual Meeting!