9 AM HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday, October 20

Season after Pentecost.

TRINITY CHURCH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Trinity Church and friends, Grace and Peace and Sunday greetings! With your calendars now marked for the two special Sundays I foreshadowed last week – October 27 (details on back cover) and November 10, I write to you today with more about our Stewardship programming (and yes – believe it or not – there is more!).

Known & Loved Gatherings During our Stewardship season, we will seek to know and to love one another more and better. We have scheduled 17 small-group gatherings – 14 hosted by parishioners in their homes, and 3 hosted at the Rectory (233 Clarendon Street) by our Stewardship Committee. With options across greater Boston – from Beacon Hill to Hingham, Back Bay to Wellesley, Lexington to Roslindale, and all points between – we hope you will choose the event most convenient for you. The Lord and the MBTA willing, I will attend every one, and I look forward to deepening connections with you. Sign-ups are now available online at trinitychurchboston/news or by scanning the QR code. Brass-Tacks Forums If the season’s preaching, parishioner reflections, and small-group events lean into our theme’s “Loving,” then our Sunday-morning Forums lean into its “Knowing.” With the exception of the aforementioned mornings, each Sunday we’ll explore our congregations’ revenues and commitments with candor and clarity: October 20 Annual Stewardship 2005-2019 November 3 Endowments and Other Income November 17 Trinity Church Outreach & Justice Ministries November 24 2019-2020 Budgets I will facilitate these Forums within a common framework, while staff and parish leaders will deliver the content during each session.

Known & Loved Reflections and Tuesday Emails This year, in lieu of “Stewardship Testimonials” delivered from the Eagle Lectern, the Stewardship Committee has invited parishioners to reflect in writing on their experience of being known and loved at Trinity Church. These reflections, teased by a short video clip, will be shared with the parish each Tuesday of the season, in an email formatted similarly to this message. While we might reprise the Testimonials from the Eagle Lectern during services in a future year, this fall’s format allows us to hear from couples and households, rather than from only an individual; and relieves presenters of any public-speaking anxieties—all while keeping our worship moving and preserving the maximum amount of time for our Forums. So welcome to the beginning of season begin! I am excited to consider with you how the Living Christ calls all of us to be generous toward God, the Church, and one another. Looking forward with love, The Rev. Morgan S. Allen

2 welcome 3 Prelude WORD OF GOD Two Choral-Improvisations: Hymn 400 ‘All creatures of our God and King’ Verses 1, 4, 5, 7 only. Gott des Himmels und der Erden O Gott, du frommer Gott Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Sigfrid Karg-Elert Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (1877-1933) And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no Worship at Trinity secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Hymns may be found in the Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy blue Hymnal 1982, and page numbers refer to the black Book Name; through Christ our Lord. of Common Prayer (BCP). Both Amen. books may be found in the pew Gloria S-280 in front section of The Hymnal 1982 rack before you. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Please note that our use of the Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, BCP text may vary slightly to incorporate gender-neutral we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. language when possible. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, When the text of this worship booklet is in bold, it is spoken or you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; sung by all. 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, Though the Celebrant’s posture (standing, sitting, or kneeling) will you alone are the Most High, cue many in the congregation, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, we invite you to participate as in the glory of God the Father. Amen. you are able and as your piety Collect of the Day prefers. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Reading Jeremiah 31:27-34 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the Lord. In those days they shall no longer say: “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.” But all shall die for their own sins; the teeth of everyone who eats sour grapes shall be set on edge. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with Anthems & Motets the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I are sung by the made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the choir. The Anthem land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the texts are available Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those at bit.ly/tcbAnthemTexts or by days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their scanning the QR code.

hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they Title: Sanctus & Benedictus; Holy, holy, teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know holy. S-129. Music: Robert Powell (b. 1932). All rights reserved. Used with me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their permission. Reprinted under OneLicense. iniquity, and remember their sin no more. net #A-700138. • Title: Fraction Anthem. Music: Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason The Word of the Lord. Martens (1933-1991) All rights reserved. Thanks be to God. Used with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-700138. 9 am Holy Eucharist, Sunday, October 20, 2019 3 y Psalm 147:1-4, 8-12 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * From this point, the congregation how pleasant it is to honor him with praise! will read the Psalm in unison with The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; * the Lector. he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names. He covers the heavens with clouds * and prepares rain for the earth; He makes grass to grow upon the mountains * and green plants to serve mankind. He provides food for flocks and herds * and for the young ravens when they cry. He is not impressed by the might of a horse; * he has no pleasure in the strength of a man; But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, * Children’s Homily in those who await his gracious favor. During this hymn, children (Kindergarten-5th Grade) Hymn 551 ‘Rise up, ye saints of God!’ may gather beneath the pulpit. Gospel Luke 18:1-8 Our Director of Children’s Ministries, Cathy Portlock Pacitto, The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. will then lead the children Glory to you, Lord Christ. upstairs to the Parish House for Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose an age-appropriate homily and program. Cathy will then lead heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor the children’s return to their pews had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him during The Peace. and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’ For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’” And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon Nicene Creed p. 358 Prayers of the People Form VI, p. 392 Confession p. 393 Children return to the service. Absolution The Peace The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Announcements

4 9 am Holy Eucharist, Sunday, October 20, 2019 Trinity Church in the City of Boston y All we have and all we are is of God, and everyone has a HOLY COMMUNION faithful offering to make. All The Offertory gifts received today will support Trinity’s ministry, empower our Anthem ‘Judge eternal, throned in splendor ’ service to the community, and Gerre Hancock (1934-2012) sustain our historic buildings. [The text is Hymn 596.] Presentation Hymn 380, stanza 3 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, p. 367 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. … Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.

… Therefore, according to his command, O God, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, Communion at Trinity We await his coming in glory; … By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all All people are welcome to receive Communion at Trinity honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. Church. If you wish to receive a AMEN. blessing instead, please come to The Lord’s Prayer p. 364 the altar rail and cross your arms over your chest. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Gluten-free wafers are available; ask the priest at the altar rail. Give us this day our daily bread. Communion is available at the And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass left of the pulpit for those with against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. ambulatory difficulty—or we For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. can come to you. Please make Amen. yourself known to an usher.

9 am Holy Eucharist, Sunday, October 20, 2019 5 y Breaking of the Bread Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Preparation of the Gifts

The congregation sings the antiphon following the The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. choral verses. One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share one bread. Invitation Anthem The Gifts of God for the People of God. “…Shut not thy merciful Communion ears unto our prayers; but spare us, Lord most holy…” Anthem ‘Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts’ Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Hymn 304 ‘I come with joy to meet my Lord’ Postcommunion Prayer p. 365. Let us pray. When sending Eucharistic Visitors: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us In the name of this as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed congregation … share with us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. us in the communion of Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; body, for we all share one through Christ our Lord. Amen. bread and one cup. Blessing Hymn 537 ‘Christ for the world we sing!’ Dismissal Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Postlude Lobe den Herren, o meine Seele Karg-Elert

6 9 am Holy Eucharist, Sunday, October 20, 2019 Trinity Church in the City of Boston y TrinityEvents THE This calendar includes just a sampling of the many opportunities to connect at Trinity. Details about each of these and other ministries, activities, and events for all ages can be found at WEEKS trinitychurchboston.org/calendar and Facebook (Facebook.com/trinitychurchboston). AHEAD

SUN. MON. TUES. WEDS. THURS. FRI. SAT. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Stewardship Church Closed for 12 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Sunday Sabbath Day Alcoholics Holy Eucharist Organ Recital: Anonymous Weekly Featuring 2 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Weekly Peter Stoltzfus 4 p.m. Sole Train 5K Forum Berton soletrain5k.com Rosie’s Place Weekly Catering Team RSVP bit.ly/tcbRosies

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Church Closed for 12:15 p.m. Special Sabbath Day Schedule Organ Recital: for All Souls Featuring See back page. Leo Abbott 4 p.m. Weekly Rosie’s Place 5:45 p.m. Catering Team Choral RSVP Evensong bit.ly/tcbRosies Weekly NOVEMBER

MUSIC ON SUNDAYS ALL SOULS’ REMEMBRANCE ALTAR 10/27 • 6 p.m. • Duruflé’sRequiem 12/8 • 3 p.m. • Handel’s Messiah For the 11:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Forums on All Souls’ & Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major Sun., 10/27, we will gather for “Remembrance Circles” Tickets: bit.ly/tcbMessiah2019 —conversations about grief, home, and our memories 12/14 • 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Candlelight Carols (free) of those who have died and remain dear to us. We 12/15 • 4 p.m. • Candlelight Carols (benefit) invite you to share small framed pictures or mementos Tickets: bit.ly/trinityCC2019 of those you love and see no longer—for display in our Chapel as a “Day of the Dead” remembrance altar. To share your photos or mementos: Subscribe to the STAY Trinity Community Update We can accept these at the parish house desk IN TOUCH weekly email: bit.ly/TCUsignup beginning today until Saturday, 10/26 at 10 a.m. be labeled on the back with To update your address All objects must in our records, please send new information to name, phone and email information for the Mark Kharas, [email protected], submitter. or complete a Welcome Card, which can be found We ask that pictures be duplicates of any valuable in the pews. or precious originals and that all submissions be wrapped for protection. To request public or private prayer, go to claimed at the desk beginning on trinitychurchboston.org/form Objects can be Mon., 10/28. /prayer-request-form TRinity Events P 7 TrinityHighlights

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Today’s Forum: Share Your Gratitude for Louise Annual Stewardship 2005-2019 Packard & Celebrate Her Ministry 10/20, 10:15 a.m., Forum Through Mon. 10/28: submit your notes and photos THIS WEEK In preparation for the celebration of Louise Packard’s remarkable Submit Loved Ones’ Names ministry, on Sunday morning, for Necrology Nov. 10, all are invited to share a favorite memory, photo, or Names due Wed., 10/23 message of gratitude for Louise and At the 10 a.m. service on All Souls’ her leadership of Trinity Boston Sunday, 10/27, we will pray aloud the NEXT SUNDAY Connects. The first 100 submissions Necrology, a list of those who have will be printed into one beautiful set died. In addition to those who have of cards —called an “AwesomeBox” been buried from Trinity Church Special Schedule — to be presented to her at her during the last year, we hope to pray for All Souls’ Day farewell reception! To contribute to the names of those family and friends Sun., 10/27 the “AwesomeBox” for Louise, visit: that you continue to carry nearest bit.ly/tcbAwesomeBox your heart, whether they died recently, In honor of All Souls’ Day, you or many years ago. If you would are invited to join us for a special GBIO Assembly with like us to remember aloud someone schedule of worship, formation, and Health Care Legislators fellowship: you love, please email our Worship Mon., 11/4, 7 p.m., Location offsite TBD Administrator, Derby Swanson, at 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Join with hundreds of other people of [email protected], by 9 a.m. Parish Breakfast faith to show support for the Greater the end of business on Wed., Oct. 23. (in Commons) Boston Interfaith Organization’s Habitat for Humanity Workday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, featuring health care legislation priorities: Sat., 10/26, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pieces from Duruflé’s Requiem & Providing drug cost transparency Meet at Clarendon St. Church Entrance the praying of the Necrology and affordability Join 8-10 of your fellow Trinity 11:15 a.m. Day of the Dead Altar Implementation of mental health parishioners (ages 16+) as we work & Remembrance Circles and substance use disorder parity with Habitat for Humanity and a (in Chapel, Commons and Forum) Elimination of out of network partner family to help build a home. 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist service with surprise billing No prior construction experience is the DurufléRequiem necessary. We will meet at the church, This Action will be attended by then head to the work site by carpool. 7:15 p.m. Day of the Dead Altar & MA Senate Pres. Karen Spilka, MA For more info and/or to volunteer, visit Remembrance Circles Sen. Cindy Friedman and MA Sec’y bit.ly/tcbHabitat10 (in Chapel, Commons and Forum) of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders. RSVP at bit.ly/tcbGBIOhc

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