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The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday 7 June 2020 Live-Streamed Sung 9:00 a.m.

The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist Washington & Willow Streets Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Intentions of the Mass

The Celebrant summarizes the Intentions of the Mass, saying,

The Holy Sacrifice of this Mass is offered to the greater glory of God and in thanksgiving for the glorious resurrection of God’s Son, our Savior Christ, in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life, especially for the birthdays of Diane Addison, Samuel Rodman, T.J. Hendron, the wedding anniversary of Erny & Marian Ramirez; and all those for whom we offer our thanksgivings now, silently or aloud.

We remember those for whom our prayers have been asked, among them, Anthony, Elizabeth, Laurie, Michael, Stephanie, John Alexander, William Bachus, Bob & Joann Barczynski, Mary Berlinghof, Karl Berroth, Bruno Bich, Ne’anci Brewer, John Brooks, Barby Brown, Kathleen Sullivan Buck, Stephanie Chase, Roseanne Curry, Liz Davis, Caroline Davis, Pamela Dolan, Shawn Donnelly, Patrick Feighan, Joan Garrison, Joe Goldkamp, David Humphrey, Ruth Kiker, Doris Little, Christine Luciano, Trish Miller, Sherry Moe, Mary Naylor, Heather O’Connor, Barbara Odegaard, Bill Passera, Mary Pyle, Marlene Quarry, Rita Rogers, Rita Scott, John Silvia, John Sawicki, Donald Smith, and Paul & Ruth Stone; for the Sisters of the Holy Nativity: Abigail, Claris & Ellie; for all those affected worldwide by the coronavirus pandemic; and all those we pray for now, silently or aloud.

The candle above the High is given to the greater glory of God and in prayer for Barbara Odegaard. The Sanctuary Lamp candle above the Altar in the Chapel of the Blessed is given by Cynthia Sinclair to the greater glory of God and in prayer for Richard.

And we pray for the repose of the souls of the recently departed, especially George Floyd of Minneapolis and Julian P.W. Turner, and for those whose year’s mind falls this week, among them: John S. Amado, John Arnold Cranston, , William Weston, Jane P. Moore, Hope Drury Goddard, John Victor Cochrane, and Howard Roberts; for the departed members of the Guild of All Souls; for the departed Sisters & Associates of the Holy Nativity; for all those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic; and for all those we remember now, silently or aloud. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, . Amen.

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Upcoming

Our Quarter Till Organ Recitals return this Sunday, June 7, at 4:45 p.m. and continue through Sunday, Sept. 6! Quarter Till Organ Recitals will be live-streamed on our Facebook page at facebook.com/SaintJohnsNewport/live.

Our Quarter Till organ recitals this year were named Newport Life Magazine’s “2020 Best of Newport County” award winner as “Best Kept : Entertainment”! You can read all about it and all the winners in the latest issue of Newport Life Magazine, or online here: https://tinyurl.com/NewportCounty2020Best. Quarter Till organ recitals are 15-20 minutes and feature Bach and other composers, with live video feed projected onto a screen showing the organist and a close-up view of the organ’s inner workings during the music. This year’s concerts will also feature our brand-new and newly installed organ console. Admission is still just a “quarter” (or more), with proceeds benefiting restoration of our historic 1894 Hook & Hastings pipe organ. This year, in conjunction with the virtual recitals, St. John’s is thrilled to announce a GENEROUS MATCH CHALLENGE of up to $275,000 towards the restoration of the organ. To donate: https://tinyurl.com/OrganChallenge

Liturgical Notes

When the objective of “hearing Mass,” as it was once commonly known, is not reception but adoration, other liturgical considerations come into play. In an era of shortened attention spans, we wondered, would worshippers stick with a live stream all the way through the closing voluntary, or would they dip in and dip out? Would worshippers sing the at home aloud, or would they prefer to listen instead to the and focus their attention on the sermon and the liturgy? These questions informed the choices made in this morning’s Mass.

Many of these changes are not without precedent. Under the entry for “” in the Historical Dictionary of by Colin Buchanan (2015) we find,

The medieval mass had little or no expectation of the people receiving communion, save on Day; and the purpose of the celebration was the of the elements, followed by and adoration and the offering of the eucharistic sacrifice of the mass to the Father. The initial principle at the time of the Reformation was the need to restore regular lay Communion...

The rise of the 19th-century Anglo-Catholic movement has had tremendous effects upon Anglican sacramental practice. The more partisan effects were seen in fasting Communion, noncommunicating masses, Latin texts, masses, Communion in one kind, reservation, exposition of the reserved wafer, and devotions before reserved elements. The more widespread sacramental effects have been of a different order, for, as a far-reaching outcome of the movement, a very large proportion of Anglicans now expect the main Sunday worship of the church to be Holy Communion and view themselves as weekly communicants.

The experience of Mass livestreamed from home returns us to one of the earliest devotional practices in Anglo- Catholic parishes, the “noncommunicating Mass,” which is a recovery of the sort of medieval practice of attending Mass in order to hear and to see it, but not to taste it. The objective was not the reception of Holy Communion but to worship and adore the Real Presence of Christ in it from afar. Thus, one could make one’s “” on a regular basis, while only receiving in person but once a year, normally on Easter Day (though of course that was sadly impossible for most of us in this past ). For much of Christian history this is precisely what saints and sinners alike have done, and one may find a treasure trove of devotional material focused on adoration rather than reception. Our goal this morning is to participate in this worthy tradition, even as we yearn for the day when all of us can return to our accustomed way of worshipping God in the beauty of holiness.

Pictured above: Jan van Eyck - The Ghent Altarpiece - Adoration of the (detail). Public domain.

We give a warm welcome to Fr. Alexander this morning as our guest celebrant and preacher. We are pleased as well to host his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Andrew.

Music Notes

The Te Deum, one of the most ancient hymns of praise. Authorship of the Te Deum is traditionally ascribed to Saints Ambrose and Augustine, on the occasion of the latter’s baptism by the former in AD 387.

The genius of J. S. Bach manifested itself in many ways, including a fascination with numerology and symbolism. Bach’s fugue associated with the -tune “St. Anne” (“O God, our help in ages past”) is a testament to the Trinity, written in triple meter, with a key signature of three flats, and in three sections. The first section represents God the Father with the stately foundation stops of the organ; God the Son is depicted in the lighter second section, without pedals; the exuberant conclusion evokes the power of the Holy Spirit.

The choral music for this live-streamed service was sung by the Professional Choristers of the Choir School of Newport County. The hymn and communion anthem were recorded on Trinity Sunday 2019 by St. John’s choir member Christopher Scott. The Te Deum and Acclamation were recorded at Cathedral during the choir’s tour of in summer 2018. The Creed and Mass Setting were recorded at St. John’s on January 26, 2020.

Copyright Notice: Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained: One License, #734228-A.

Virtual Zoom Coffee Hour!

Join us after this service at 10:30 a.m. for a Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom. We provide the connection, but you will have to provide your own food and drink, for what we hope are obvious reasons.

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Voluntary Prelude in E-flat Major, BWV 552 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

All those in the church stand when the bell is rung.

Opening Acclamation

Collect for Purity

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name, through Christ our Lord.

People

Summary of the Law

Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets

The Mass Setting is the Communion Service in F by Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995), sung by the Virtual Choir. The Celebrant censes the Altar during this time.

Kyrie

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Gloria

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. 1

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the  glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of thy Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

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Gospel Acclamation

The choir introduces the , which is then sung by all, and again following the verse.

Verse: Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. You have the words of eternal life. Repeat Alleluia.

Holy Gospel Matthew 28:16-20

Deacon People

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Deacon

The Gospel of the Lord.

People

Sermon Father John D. Alexander, SSC

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The

The Virtual Choir sings the Creed. Iit is customary to kneel (or bow) at the phrase “And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.”

I believe in one God, * the Father Almighty, * maker of heaven and earth, * and of all things visible and invisible; * And in one Lord Jesus Christ, * the only-begotten Son of God, * begotten of his Father before all worlds, * God of God, * Light of Light, * very God of very God, * begotten, not made, * being of one substance with the Father; * by whom all things were made; * who for us men and for our salvation * came down from heaven, * and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, * and was made man; * and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; * he suffered and was buried; * and the third day he rose again * according to the Scriptures, * and ascended into heaven, * and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; * and he shall come again, with glory, * to judge both the quick and the dead; * whose kingdom shall have no end. * And I believe in the Holy Ghost * the Lord, and Giver of Life, * who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; * who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; * who spake by the Prophets. * And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; * I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; * and I look for the  resurrection of the dead, * and the life of the world to come. * Amen.

The Peace

The People and Ministers may greet one another, maintaining physical distancing. To give online, please visit our website at www.saintjohns-newport.org/support-2/. Gifts by check are also welcome: 61 Poplar St. Newport, RI 02840.

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At the Offertory Prelude on Nicea in trio style David S. Harris, 1978

Offertory Hymn

Sung by the Virtual Choir.

Words: Reginald Heber (1783-1826), alt. Music: Nicaea, John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) 5

Intentions of the Mass

See the inside front cover of this booklet for the full list of Intentions, which the Celebrant summarizes, at the end of which he says,

Celebrant Pray, my brothers and sisters, that this, my sacrifice and yours, may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty. People May the Lord receive this sacrifice at thy hands, to the praise and glory of his Name, both for our benefit and that of all his holy Church. Celebrant Amen.

Sursum Corda

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God, for with thy co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, thou art one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Substance; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of thee, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,

Sanctus and Benedictus

The Virtual Choir sings

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.

 Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. in the highest.

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The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In thine infinite love thou didst make us for thyself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, thou didst mercifully send Jesus Christ, thine only-begotten and eternal Son, to share our humanity, to live and die as one of us, and to reconcile us unto thee, who art the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and there made an offering of himself in obedience to thy will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night in which he was betrayed unto suffering and death, our Lord Jesus took bread; and when he had given thanks unto thee, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

Likewise, after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink ye all of this: For this is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim :

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his blessed death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, we offer unto thee these gifts. Sanctify them, we beseech thee, by thy Holy Spirit, that they may be for thy people the Body and Blood of thy Son, Jesus Christ, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Do thou likewise  sanctify us thy servants, that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament and serve thee in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with the ever-blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Blessed John the Evangelist, and all thy saints into the joy of thine eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say:

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The Lord’s Prayer

The Recorded Choir sings,

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

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is sung

Agnus Dei

The Virtual Choir sings

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

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Presentation & Spiritual Communion

For those who cannot receive Holy Communion, the Celebrant presents the Body and the Blood in blessing, similar in devotional intent and meaning to Benediction of the , since it is the Body and that blesses us in the Sacrament.

Celebrant  The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep your body and soul unto everlasting life. People Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof, but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

The server rings the bell and the Celebrant communicates himself and any others in the Chancel.

Non-communicants may wish to add the following prayer during this time.

In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of thy Church where the Holy is now being celebrated, and in particular the altar of St. John’s, I offer thee praise and thanksgiving. I present to thee my soul and body, with the earnest wish that I may always be united to thee. And since I cannot now receive thee sacramentally, I beseech thee to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to thee, and embrace thee with all the affections of my soul. Let nothing ever separate thee from me. May I live and die in thy love. Amen.

Adapted from the Armed Forces Prayer Book, 1951

Anthem Duo seraphim clamabant alter ad alterum: Two seraphim cried to one another: Dominus Deus Saboath. Holy is the Lord God of Sabaoth. Plena est omnis terra gloria ejus. The whole earth is full of his glory. Words: Isaiah 6:3; Music: Richard Dering (c.1580-1630)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Celebrant Let us pray. Eternal God, People giver of love and power, thy Son Jesus Christ hast sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us, we pray thee, in this mission, and help us to live the good news thou hast given us to proclaim; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer adapted from the resources of the

Blessing

The Celebrant then blesses the People, saying or singing this or some other blessing.

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty,  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.

People

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Dismissal

The Deacon or Celebrant dismisses the people, to which the People respond

Te Deum Setting in B-flat C. Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

The Te Deum is sung by the Virtual Choir.

We praise thee, O God; we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father everlasting. To thee all Angels cry aloud, the Heavens and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubin and Seraphin continually do cry: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee. The noble army of martyrs praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee, the Father, of an infinite majesty, thine honorable, true, and only Son, also the Holy Ghost the Comforter. Thou art the King of glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, thou didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come to be our judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy saints, in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage; Govern them and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin; O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted; let me never be confounded.

Voluntary Fugue in E-flat Major, BWV 552 (“St. Anne”) Johann Sebastian Bach

During the Voluntary, the Celebrant communicates anyone admitted to the Nave in one kind only from the Reserved Sacrament.

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Clergy & Staff Father Nathan J.A. Humphrey, Rector The Reverend Buck Close, Deacon Mr. Peter Stoltzfus Berton, Director of Music Ms. Melanie Ventura, Director of Administration Mrs. Beverly Brownell, Director of Finance Ms. Kristin MacMannis, Director of Sustainability & Engagement Dr. Jenn Berton, Director of Children’s Christian Formation Mr. John Garnet Lord, Director of Adult Christian Formation Mr. Colin Brown, Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Vestry Mrs. Cheryl Abney, Senior Warden Mr. Christopher Schillaci, Junior Warden Mrs. Ann Boyer, Clerk Mr. Christopher Moe, Treasurer Mr. Edward Carnes Mr. Terry Chase Mr. Bill Martin

Service Schedule & Office Hours Sunday: at 8 a.m. & High Mass at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday: Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. & Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. Feast Days & Special Services as announced. Confessions by appointment. Parish Office: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Business Office: Monday & Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 1-4 p.m.

The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist Washington & Willow Streets 61 Poplar Street, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: 401-848-2561 Email: [email protected] www.saintjohns-newport.org

The Choir School of Newport County 61 Poplar Street, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: 401-848-2562 Email: parishoffice@saintjohns -newport.org