The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

Feast of the Virgin Mary Mother of Our Lord 15 August 2021 9:30 am

The Liturgy at Calvary Mary’s role is not limited to giving birth to Jesus and mothering him in his childhood. In John’s gospel, she is among the women standing near the cross; in Acts, she is among the disciples awaiting the gift of the Spirit. Through all that happened she continued to see how God was at work through her son, keeping the ancient promises to her ancestors, brushing aside the rich and powerful, and focusing on those as poor and powerless as Mary herself.

PRELUDE Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly Skinner Chavez-Melo

Please stand & face the Baptismal font & turn to face the cross in procession

PENETENTIAL RITE The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (ELW 265) vs. 1-3 before, vs. 4 after

Text: Basque carol, para. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924. Music: GABRIEL’S MESSAGE, Basque carol.

L God has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty (Luke 1:51-53). Let us confess our pride and chasing after power that we might look to God alone for strength.

Silence is kept for confession and reflection

L Let us greatly rejoice in the LORD, C May my whole being rejoice in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness… (Isaiah 61:10).

L Hear the good news. “…when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God” (Galatians 4:4-7).

REPRISE The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came, vs. 4

APOSTOLIC GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,  the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you.

KYRIE ELEISON [Greek, Lord, Have Mercy]

HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Let us pray… Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen. Please sit for today’s scripture readings.

FIRST READING Isaiah 61:7-11 7Because [the] shame [of God’s people] was double, and dishonor was proclaimed as their lot, therefore they shall possess a double portion; everlasting joy shall be theirs. 8For I the LORD love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. 9Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the LORD has blessed. 10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

L The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

PSALM 34:1-9 (CANTICLE) Mary’s Song

SECOND READING Galatians 4:4-7 4When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

L The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God

Please stand for the Holy Gospel

ALLELUIA VERSE/GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONS

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 1st chapter C Glory to you, O Lord

46Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; 53he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

P The Gospel of Our Lord C Praise to you, O Christ!

SERMON Pastor Kyle

HYMN OF THE DAY Sing of Mary Pure and Lowly (WOV 634)

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

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL A Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

after each petition A Lord in your mercy, C Hear our prayer.

10 concluding with P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord C Amen.

PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. Please show a sign of peace

OFFERTORY Pastorale F MJ BWV 590 J S Bach

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Please stand

A Let us pray. Merciful Father, C we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right and good that we should everywhere and always offer thanks and praise to you, Holy God mighty and immortal through Jesus Christ our Lord. Who on this day broke the bonds of death opening to us the way of everlasting life and giving us a foretaste of the feast to come. And so with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS [Latin, HOLY & BLESSED]

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Eucharistic Acclamation

P Remember us in your kingdom, O Lord, and teach us to pray 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, forever and ever. Amen

AGNUS DEI [Latin, Lamb of God]

HOLY COMMUNION In-Person: We will commune by continuous line. We will commune the pulpit side first. You will be ushered up in small groups to receive a wafer from the pastor and then an individual cup from the tray. Online at Home: If you have elements at home, commune with those in attendance at the same time. We encourage you to communion each other and bless children who have not received First Communion. Consider giving this blessing: “Know that the promises of Jesus’s love are for you.”

Let All Mortal Flesh (ELW 490)

Text: Liturgy of St. James; tr. Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885, alt. Music: PICARDY, French folk tune, 17th cent.

What Feast of Love (ELW 487)

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace. C Amen.

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE

A Let us pray… God of the welcome table, in this meal we have feasted on your goodness and have been united by your presence among us. Empower us to go forth sustained by these gifts so that we may share your neighborly love with all, through Jesus Christ, the giver of abundant life. C Amen

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and  give you peace. C Amen

RECESSIONAL HYMN My Soul Does Magnify the Lord (A Magnificat) (ELW 882)

A Go in Peace. Serve the Lord! C Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE Toccata on Deo Gratias Richard Keys Biggs

Commemorations This Week

Fri, 8/20 St Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot, died 1153 A Cistercian monk, he was a man of great spirituality who wrote mystical works and criticized those whom he thought took an overly intellectual approach to the faith. He became an abbot, and wrote several hymns that are still beloved today, e.g.: Jesus, the Very Thought of You and O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts.

Kissing The Face of God by Morgan Weistling “This painting was first inspired by a song that I heard one day. Sometimes, hearing one phrase is all it takes, and then a flood of inspiration follows. The phrase “kissing the face of God” immediately struck me with this powerful image of Mary and the Baby Jesus. It is an image that we have seen depicted many times, but never simply as a mother and her child with real tenderness. I started to contemplate the awesome privilege that Mary was given, being able to hold God in her arms, but also keeping in mind that He was still her baby. This cute little child whom she bore was also God in the flesh. And yet, she cuddled and kissed Him, just as all mothers do with their babies. This thought propelled me right into this painting which I wanted to be a very human representation of divinity. My prayer is that the viewer will be struck, as I am, with the amazing way that God chose to send His Son into this world — in pure humility.”

Calvary Lutheran Church 7620 Baker Boulevard Richland Hills, Texas 76118 www.godshearthumanhands.org [email protected] (817) 284-8724 (817) 284-0860 (Fax)

The Reverend Phil Heinze The Reverend Kyle Rouze

Lector / Acolyte Diana Williams Assisting Minister / Crucifer Rosemary Haywood Ushers / Greeters Dave & Rory Brown

Director, Viktor Organ Debbie Villavicencio Piano & Vocals Andersson Flute, Vocals Toni Tharp Violin, Vocals Karen Moxley Clarinet, Vocals Brooke Irby Guitar, Vocals Janet Thorp, Ryan Tharp Tenor Sax, Vocals Brian Haywood Bass David Lakota Pete Moxley, Christy Trumpet, Vocals Jacob Groening Vocals Gibson, Heather Meyer Ryan Percussion, Vocals Blake Kitch Nathan Wood Schlotterbach

Kyrie Eleison Music by Dinah Riendorf, Ghana; Halle, Halle, Hallelujah 1987 Music: Caribbean traditional, arr. Mark Sedio  1995 Augsburg Fortress; Make Me a Servant © 1982 Maranatha Music; In the Silence Lord, Hear Our Prayer Text & Music by Mark Patterson 2001 Choristers Guild; “Eucharistic Preface”, from Santo, A Bilingual Communion Rite: Music adapted from an Argentinean folk melody by Marty Haugen 2001 GIA Publications, Inc.; Agnus Dei by Marty Haugen, Music, 1992 CPH Publishing; Give Thanks © C And I Jah Bless Music, Integrity's Hosanna Music

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