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The Fifeenth Sunday afer Pentecost

September 5, 2021

11 am 2 Welcome to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

The Tree of Life is Growing Here

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Welcome to this service of Holy Communion. We rejoice in this opportunity to gather together for worship and fellowship. If you are with us in the church, we are delighted you are here. Please wear your mask throughout the service (except when receiving communion).

If you are joining us virtually, know that we are grateful for your presence and continue to seek ways to make this an inclusive experience for you. When the time comes for communion, we invite you to trust, with us, that for generations the church has assured us that when we are absent from the table, the sincere desire to receive communion conveys all the benefts of the sacrament itself. A prayer for you to say at the time of communion is included in the leafet.

Together with many communities in the Anglican communion, we begin a new liturgical season today, the “Season of Creation.” You may notice some new prayers and service music, developed by lay and clergy liturgists to highlight our responsibility to become ever more faithful stewards of the earth and its creatures. If you are interested in learning more about this or other liturgies, you might check out https://www.episcopalcommonprayer.org/, created by the Task Force on Prayer Book and Liturgical Revision.

Children are always welcome to participate fully in worship, as they are able and interested. Busy boards, service guides, and books are available in a basket in the Narthex to help your child participate with you in worship. Our Minister to Children & Youth, Zoe, will be glad to help you fnd the best options for your children.

Safety Guidelines for Our Parish: If you would like to discuss our current policies, please contact Mother Elizabeth at [email protected]. cover art: Benedicite Mural, William Hole, 1901. St. Ninian's Church, Glasgow 3

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PROPER EIGHTEEN

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The Organ Voluntaries: Partite sopra la Aria della Folia da Espagna Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1710) Sonata in B-fat Major Freixanet (18th Century) Allegro in D Major Joao de Sousa Carvalho (1745-1798)

Welcome from the Celebrant

The Tolling of the Great Bell

The Introit: Almighty and everlasting God Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infrmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Collect for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany 4 The People stand as they are comfortable at the ringing of the entrance bells. The Processional Hymn 1

The Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People: Glory to God forever and ever. 5 All sing The Canticle of Praise KINGSFOLD

The Collect of the Day First Sunday of Creationtide Celebrant: God be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. Author of creation: In wisdom you brought forth all that is, to participate in your divine being, and to change, adapt, and grow in freedom. You make holy the matter and energy of the universe that it may delight you and give you praise. We thank you for gathering all creation into your heart by the energy of your Spirit and bringing it through death to resurrection glory; through the One in whom all things have their being, Jesus Christ, your Wisdom and your Word. Amen.

The People sit. This reading may be read by a remote reader, heard but not seen by those in the church. The First Reading James 2:1-10,14-17 My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fne clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fne clothes and say, “Have a seat here, please,” while to the one who is poor you say, “Stand there,” or, “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who 6 drag you into court? Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? You do well if you really fulfll the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fll,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. V. Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. R. Thanks be to God

The People remain seated while singing the Gradual Psalm The Gradual: Psalm 146 Lauda, anima mea All sing the Antiphon:

4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the Lord their God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever; 6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger. 7 The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; * the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; 8 The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. 9 The Lord shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! Antiphon 7 Silence is kept. The People stand as they are comfortable for the proclamation of the Gospel. The Sequence Healey Willan (1880-1968) All sing the Alleluias

My heart trusteth in God, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Alleluia. Sing aloud unto God, our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Alleluia.

The Holy Gospel Mark 7: 24-37

V The Holy Gospel of Our Savior Jesus Christ ☩ according to Mark. R Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed frst, for it is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For saying that, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.” So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fngers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

V The Gospel of Our Savior. R Praise to you, Lord Christ. 8 At the invitation of the preacher, the People sit The Sermon

The People stand and sing The Nicene Creed harmonization: Jefrey Rickard 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucifed under Pontius Pilate; he sufered 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; who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorifed; who 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 Blessed God, whose love calls the whole creation into covenant with you, and who puts in our hands responsibility for the care of the earth and its creatures: we pray for all to whom you have given life and being, saying, "Merciful God, keep your planet and people in peace." For God's people throughout the world, for the perseverance to keep praying and working towards that day when your creation will once again be whole and free. We pray in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, for The Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for The Episcopal Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Colorado Springs, St. Charles the Martyr Episcopal Church in Ft. Morgan, St. Laurence Episcopal Church in Conifer, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Grand Junction, and Broomfeld Farmer’s Market at Holy Comforter. Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace. For the well-being of the earth; for its resources of water, air, light, soil, and the animals of the earth, wild and domestic, that they may be tended for the good of all creatures, we pray: Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace. For the mineral and energy resources of the planet, that we may learn sustainable consumption and sound care of the environment from which they come, we pray: Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace. For all who shape public policies afecting the planet and its creatures, that they may consider 9 wisely the well-being of all who come after us, we pray: Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace. For the creatures and the human beings of your world who are ill, or in danger, pain, or special need especially Jack and Jon Dorwart, Brandon, Jack Dewey, Carin and her family, Joe Denniston, Fran and Jay Grooters, Mike Kornelsen, the people of Afghanistan and Haiti, Therese, Christina, Lilly, Kent, Maddie, Taylor, Marlene, JP, Theresa, Gary and Shirley, Richard and Judie, John M., Kathrine, Ted, Nicole, Richard M., and for all who sufer from the unjust, violent, or wasteful use of the earth's resources or their devastation by war, that all may one day live in communities of justice and peace, we pray: Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace. For the creatures and the people of the earth whose lives and deaths have contributed to the fruitful abundance of this planet, and those who have died this week, especially Nancy Welch, and those who have died as victims of COVID-19, war, gun violence, natural disasters, abuse, and neglect, we pray: Mercif ul God, keep your planet and people in peace.

Celebrant: O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

A Celebration of Ministry At the invitation of the Celebrant, Liz Evans, retiring sacristan, comes forward. The Celebrant says Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, we are all baptized by the one Spirit into one Body, and given gifts for a variety of ministries for the common good. For eleven years, Liz Evans has exercised the ministry of sacristan in this church. She has performed her duties faithfully and lovingly, keeping this sanctuary, this altar, and all its appointments, clean and ready for the worship which is our joy to share. Now she has discerned that it is time to retire and hand this ministry on to the care of others, and so I have accepted her resignation. I ask you to join me in recognizing the great gift she has ofered this parish, and in thanking her for her service.

Since ancient times the people of God have depended on the ministry of those who were responsible for the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary with which the priests minister.

V. In the temple of the Lord all are crying, “Glory!” R. Holiness adorns your house, O Lord, forever. 10 Let us pray. Silence O God, you accepted faithful servants into your temple, and your Son was pleased to accept the loving service of his friends: we give thanks the ministry of Liz, and as she lays down her responsibilities, we ask you to give her rest, refreshment, and grace, that she may continue her walk in faith as a joyful member of this community. Amen.

In the Name of God and of this congregation, I thank you for your ministry as sacristan in this church, and I ofer you these gifts as a token of our gratitude.

The People stand The Peace Celebrant: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you.

Please observe appropriate social distancing as you exchange the peace. At the invitation of the Celebrant, please be seated for announcements concerning the life of the parish

THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

The Anthem: The Day Draws On Edward Bairstow (1874-1946) The day draws on with golden light, glad songs go echoing through the height, the broad earth lifts an answering cheer, the deep makes moan with wailing fear. For lo, he comes, the mighty King, to take from death his power and sting, to trample down his gloomy reign and break the weary prisoner's chain. Maker of all, to thee we pray, fulfll in us thy joy today; when death ssaults, grant, Lord, that we may share thy paschal mystery. Amen. Aurora lucis rutilat trans. Thomas A. Lacey 11 The Ofertory Hymn 371 12 The People stand as they are comfortable The Great Thanksgiving Liturgy for the Season of Creation 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 our thanks and praise.

Celebrant Blessed are you, holy one of blessing. You spoke the Word and all that is in heaven and on the earth, all things, came to be. Your Spirit hovered over the primal elements and you brought forth life in infnite forms, including this fragile earth, and us, citizens of the earth. As our past is in you, so our hope for the future rests with you. As we have turned from your way, so we turn again to the warmth of your love. Through you all things are brought to new life. And now we give you thanks for the glories of your creation given into our care, and for the opportunities we have to share that richness with all your people. And so with the wonders of creation and the songs of praise of all your creatures both in heaven and on earth we praise you now and forever as we sing:

The Sanctus & Benedictus S-124

After the singing of the Sanctus, the People stand or kneel as they are comfortable

The Celebrant continues In the night that Jesus was betrayed, he took bread, work of human hands, gift of our earth, and gave thanks to God. He broke the bread to speak to us of the breaking of his body upon the cross. He gave it to his friends and said: Take and eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. 13 He took the wine, work of human hands, gift of our earth, and gave thanks to God the Creator. He poured out the wine to speak to us of the pouring out of his blood. He gave it to his friends saying: This is my blood of the new covenant, shed for you and for all creation for the forgiveness of sins. Drink from this cup in remembrance of me.

So we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues Therefore loving God, we who seek your reconciliation; we who need reconciliation one with another; we who hope for reconciliation with all creation, draw close to this mystery. As we look in our world, in our lives, and in our hearts, for his second coming, keep us close to this vision that we have seen. Stir in us the creative and redeem the destructive. Send upon us, and upon all your creation, the life giving Spirit who frst moved upon the waters of the deep. Send your Spirit to sanctify these gifts of bread and wine to be the body and blood of Jesus Christ, your Word made fesh. By whom, and with whom and in whom, in the unity of your Creative Spirit, with all that has been, is, and will be in your universe, we stand before you and worship you, God of all, in songs of everlasting praise,

Blessing and honor and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing, The Lord’s Prayer S-119 14 The Fraction The Celebrant breaks the bread. A period of silence may be kept.

Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ our passover is sacrifced for us; People: Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia.

The Fraction Anthem Charles Gifen (b. 1940) Because there is one bread, we, though many, are one body, for we all share in the one loaf and in the one cup.

The Invitation to Communion Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Behold who you are; become what you receive.

The Communion of the People The People sit. All are welcome at God’s table. If you are present in the church, please come forward at the direction of the ushers to receive the consecrated bread.

If you are participating virtually, you may wish to say this prayer:

In union, O Lord, with your faithful people gathered throughout the world, I ofer to you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. As I behold the blessed sacrament, I invite you to come into my heart. Inspire 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.

The Communion Motet: Exaltabo te Giovanni B. Casali (1715-1792) [Sung in Latin] I will magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set me up: and not made my foes to triumph over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee: and thou hast healed me. Ps. 30:1-2

The Communion Hymn 567 15 16 Celebrant and People: The Post-Communion Prayer Holy One, we who have kept the memory of Christ’sdeath and resurrection are now united in his mystical body, in communion with allyou have created. May this union become the pattern for our life; may Christ’s Way be our way. As we continue on our road of life, as we prepare to leave this holy place,may we fll the pockets of our hearts with the memory of the sacrament we share. So enriched,may we meet all that comes to us in the name of all that is sacred. Amen.

The Blessing

The Processional Hymn 429 17 The Dismissal Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary Sonata on the First Tone José Lidón (1752-1827)

✠ Those Who Serve Today

Celebrant: The Rev’d Elizabeth P. Randall, Rector Preacher: Roger Kilgore, Senior Warden Server: Janice Burley Thurifer: Lisa Sisnersos Technology: Will Stowe and Debbie Arnold, sound and camera Eucharistic Visitor:Shawn Nowlan

Keep Up with our Parish Life Our regular Still Point self -guided refection, with scripture, poetry, and questions for meditation, is available here: http://www.standrewdenver.org/still-point.

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Clergy Ministries of St. Andrew’s The Rev’d Elizabeth P. Randall, Rector Altar Guild: Liz Evans, Sacristan (retiring today) The Rev’d Elizabeth “Wib” Garfeld, Deacon Children’s Formation and Child Care: L. Zoe Cole (on sabbatical until October 15) Acolyte Warden: Mike Kornelsen The Rev’d Nina Churchman, Clergy Assistant Readers: Micaëla Larsen Brown, Kathleen Melleno Exploring Life & Faith: Nina Churchman Staf Cofee Hour Ministry: Karen Mayes, Dwight Shellman Timothy J. Krueger, Choirmaster Eucharistic Visitors: Diana Solomon Ralph Valentine, Organist Stewardship Ministry L. Zoe Cole, Minister to Children and Youth St. Andrew’s Endowment: Elizabeth Rohrbough Jon Moore, Parish Administrator Arts Ministry: Diane Jameson Tom Lentz, Sexton Parish Life Ministry: Debbie Courtney Mission and Outreach Ministry: Janice Woodward Ofcers Community of Caring: Susan Backus, Barbara Day Roger Kilgore, Senior Warden A Meal that Heals: Barbara Day and Karen Mayes Lisa Sisneros, Junior Warden Prayer Chain: Jean Rafsnider Bob Mosher, Treasurer Flower Guild: Judie James Jake Thomas, Assistant Treasurer Welcome Ministry: Maryella Morley, Jonathan Culwell Elizabeth Rohrbough, Clerk Building our Vision: Chris Buri, Mike Ogborn EfM Mentors: Jennifer Macy, Shawn Nowlan, Vestry Pennie Goodman Toni Amicarella, Kathleen Beatty, Kathy Fleming Garden Guild: Diane Jameson Jim Fittz, Connie Klein, Frank Nowell Social Justice Ministry Dwight Shellman, Shawn Nowlan, Sue Torfn Live-Streaming Ministry: Will Stowe and Debbie Arnold

Worship Schedule Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 am, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist second and fourth Sundays Thursday at 5:45 pm, Choral Evensong

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