Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

October 25, 2020 │ 10 o’clock Holy Eucharist

Also available via live-stream on ZOOM or YouTube

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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintBarnabasFalmouth

SAINT BARNABAS – a pathway to through prayer and service.

Belonging before believing – Saint Barnabas is a place to belong; a place to explore and go deeper in your faith; a place to learn how to pray, grow and serve in the town and world. Welcome!

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. As we continue to read the according to Matthew, we hear another of the confrontations between and the Pharisees. Last week they tried to discredit him with the people and the government; today they test his orthodoxy. Jesus answers their question in correct Jewish form and then counters with a question to them. This passage is leading toward the Christian belief that Jesus is more than a descendent of King ; he is the Son of God.

Today we hear the conclusion of ’ part of the story of God’s People. God led him to the top of the mountain to see the land that had been the goal of the journey. After Moses’ death in the wilderness, the people he led entered the Land of Promise.

In the second reading, Paul continues his greetings to the Thessalonian church, reminding them of his original visit to them and of his love and affection for them.

In the Eucharist, we experience the dual nature of our own existence: related to God and yet human. We are not simply living at the human level but through baptism are bearers of divinity. In the mundane elements of common food and drink, we meet God. Likewise, in our lives our human nature is permeated by God’s nature. This is the reason we can pray; this is the reason we are sent into the world to minister to others. From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2009 by W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.

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, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Permission to Podcast/Stream the music in this video obtained from ONE LICENSE (#A-715981

2 | P a g e

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

Prelude Andante Tranquillo Percy Whitlock

The Opening Acclamation

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

The Collect for Purity

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.

3 | P a g e

The Gloria

All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, eternal Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The Collect of the Day

Presider: God is with you. People: And also with you. Presider: Let us pray All: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

4 | P a g e

The Readings

A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy [34:1-12]

Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is opposite , and the Lord showed him the whole land: Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar. The Lord said to him, “This is the land of which I swore to , to , and to , saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not cross over there.” Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the Lord’s command. He was buried in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day. Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not abated. The wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the period of mourning for Moses was ended.

Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of , against and all his servants and his entire land, and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.

Reader: Here ends the reading.

A period of silence for reflection follows.

A Reading from the Book of Psalms [90:1-6, 13-17]

1 Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another.

2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or the land and the earth were born, from age to age you are God.

5 | P a g e

3 You turn us back to the dust and say, "Go back, O child of earth."

4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past and like a watch in the night.

5 You sweep us away like a dream; we fade away suddenly like the grass.

6 In the morning it is green and flourishes; in the evening it is dried up and withered.

13 Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? be gracious to your servants.

14 Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.

15 Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us and the years in which we suffered adversity.

16 Show your servants your works and your splendor to their children.

17 May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper the work of our hands; prosper our handiwork.

A Reading from the First Letter to the Thessalonians [2:1-8]

You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.

Reader: Here ends the Reading.

A period of silence for reflection follows. 6 | P a g e

The Gospel Hymn Praise to the living God Hymnal #372

Words: Medieval Jewish liturgy; tr. Max Landsberg (1845-1928) and Newton M. Mann (1836-1926) Music: Leoni, Hebrew melody; harm. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1985, alt. All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License A-715981 7 | P a g e

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

The Gospel Matthew 22:34-46

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet?” If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

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

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

A period of silence for reflection follows.

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

8 | P a g e

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: O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. People: Lord, keep this nation under your care.

Leader: To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. People: Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

Leader: To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. People: Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

Leader: To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. People: Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

9 | P a g e

Leader: And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.

People: For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.

The Leader and people pray this concluding Collect.

People: Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession

Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. 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.

10 | P a g e

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

11 | P a g e

THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The Offertory Hymn I Give You a New Commandment Peter Aston Sung by the Choir

I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you, so you are to love one another. If there is this love among you, then all will know that you are my disciples.

Copyright@ 1995 The Royal School of Church Music, England. Published and distributed exclusively in North American by GIA Publications, Inc. International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved.

The Great Thanksgiving Book of Common Prayer Eucharistic Prayer C-Page 369

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: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. People: Glory to you for ever and ever.

Presider: At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. People: By your will they were created and have their being.

Presider: From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But

12 | P a g e

we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Presider: Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages, you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your eternal Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. People: By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

Presider: And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

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: And so, O God, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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."

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, People: We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming. 13 | P a g e

Presider: Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers: God of Abraham, , Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and ; of Moses, Zipporah and ; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Presider: Accept these prayers and praises, O God, through Jesus Christ our great High , to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

14 | P a g e

The Breaking of the Bread

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

Prayer from the Scottish Episcopal Church

People: God of unending love, you are present to us in Word and Sacrament. With all around the world who gather to worship, I offer you my praise and thanksgiving; and though I cannot eat the bread of God, or drink the royal wine of heaven, I pray that I may know the fountain of your love pouring upon me and your Incarnate presence encompassing me behind and before, that through the power of your Spirit, I may rejoice in the sure hope that I abide in your wondrous love now and for all eternity, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

15 | P a g e

The Closing Hymn O God, our help in ages past Hymnal #680

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.; para. of Psalm 90 Music: St. Anne, melody att. William Croft (1678-1727), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889) All rights reserved. Reprinted under One License A-715981

The Blessing

The Dismissal

Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

16 | P a g e

The Postlude Voluntary III, “Allegro” John Stanley

The worship has ended – our service begins!

THANK YOU to Today’s Servers:

Preacher/Presider: The Rev. W. (Will) H. Mebane Jr.; Music Director: Deborah Gemma Cantor: Michael Goldring; Virtual Worship Team: Richard Boudreau, Brooke Marston, Susan Schmidt; 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 and in thanksgiving for the St. B Virtual Worship Ministry.

17 | P a g e

PRAYER LIST

PARISHIONERS: Will Mebane, Caroline Burgess, Mike Donovan, Marilyn Lucas, 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: Bishop Alan Gates, Terrance Cowan, 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: Letha Sprout, Joan Madden and victims of COVID-19

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

SAINT BARNABAS MINISTRIES: Committee on Resuming In-Person, Outreach, Stewardship

DIOCESAN & LOCAL CYCLE OF PRAYER: In the Diocese: Parishes of the South Shore Deanery—Christ Church, Quincy; Parish of St. Chrysostom, Quincy; Episcopal Quincy Chinese Center, Quincy; Trinity Church, Randolph; Asiamerican Ministries

In Falmouth: John Wesley United Methodist Church; PFLAG of Cape Cod; Abuse Centers

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 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/SaintBarnabasFalmouth for “Messages of Encouragement” during the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic.

18 | P a g e

Our Diocese and Parish THE SAINT BARNABAS 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 Thomas, Deacon Doug Fantarella, Sexton WE AGREE TO: Deb Gemma, Director of Music Ann German, Director of Finance  Love and respect one another Heather Grey, Interim Director,  Listen to each other Family Ministries Becky Vaus, Parish Administrator  Be honest with each other  Be slow to judge Kim Strohm, Warden  Work together Phoebe Office, Warden  Consider the common/greater good Vacant, Treasurer  Actively care for one another Grace Leva, Asst. Treasurer  Keep Christ as our focus Deborah Ewald, Clerk  Be faithful in communal worship VESTRY MEMBERS:  Communicate directly with each other Sally Colacicco  Work, pray, and give for the spread of the David Forsberg kingdom of God Allen Hill Kate Kristenson A covenant is a solemn agreement between Gary Morse individuals or groups. We at Saint Barnabas pray Jerry Morse that, with God's help, this covenant will guide us in Kathy Mulligan how we relate to one another. Merrilynn Rawstron

Ellie Shaver Noah Schmidt (HS Rep)

DEANERY DELEGATES: Susan Schmidt, Richard Stone

DIOCESAN DELEGATES: Karl Loos, John Schmidt

CHURCH OFFICE (508) 548-3863 WWW.STBARNABASFALMOUTH.ORG

19 | P a g e

20 | P a g e