Grace Church Cathedral in the City of Charleston The Diocese of South Carolina The Feast of All Saints November 1, 2020 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist page 8 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist page 14 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist page 5 Today’s Readings Revelation 7:9-14 I John 3:1-3 This reading tells what will happen to the “saints”, to The author has contrasted the children of God with the those who are faithful at the End of Time or the Last children of Satan. We are in the final era before the End Judgement. John’s vision involves throne and courts: sym- of Time. There are those who are faithful to God’s will and bols that were part of his culture, but which are hard for those who oppose it. Now he focuses on the children of us to understand; however, the message today is the God. same as it was then. ee what love the Father has given us, that we fter this I, John, looked, and there was a great S should be called children of God; and that is A multitude that no one could count, from every what we are. The reason the world does not know nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are standing before the throne and before the Lamb, God's children now; what we will be has not yet robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, he is. And all who have this hope in him purify and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around themselves, just as he is pure. the throne and around the elders and the four living Matthew 5:1-12 creatures, and they fell on their faces before the Jesus has travelled through Galilee teaching, proclaiming throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Bless- the good news, and curing people of physical and spiritu- ing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and al illnesses. Great crowds from Israel and beyond have flocked to him. honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen. “Then one of the elders addressed hen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and W mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples where have they come from? “I said to him, “Sir, came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught you are the one that knows. “ Then he said to me, them, saying: “These are they who have come out of the great “Blessed are the poor in spirit, ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they “Blessed are those who mourn, are before the throne of God, and worship him day for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, and night within his temple, and the one who is for they will inherit the earth. seated on the throne will shelter them. They will “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will for righteousness, for they will be filled. not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the “Blessed are the merciful, Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shep- for they will receive mercy. herd, and he will guide them to springs of the water “Blessed are the pure in heart, of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their for they will see God. eyes.” “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and perse- cute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they perse- cuted the prophets who were before you.” Cover image: The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs, c. 1423-4, Fra Angelico The Prayers of the People for November 1 Celebrant: As we recall the blessed ones who have gone before us, let us offer prayers to God who loves us, saying: Lord, have mercy. With the angels and archangels, with the holy patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs; with all the saints, we pray. Lord, have mercy. About these prayers Included in these prayers are the For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina, Michael, the names of those for whom prayer has Presiding Bishop, and Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; for All Saints’ Episcopal been requested by a parishioner or Church, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and for the Church of the Province family member. The reason for being of West Africa; for the people of God in every place, we pray. listed is kept confidential. Lord, have mercy. For all nations and peoples; for all who serve in the military, mission, or outreach In addition to this Public Prayer List, work, remembering Maxwell Adler, Legare Augenstein, Evans Barnes, Thomas Grace also maintains a Private Prayer Hanahan, Ethan Hanes, Henry Hanes, Griffin Hill, Peter Hogan, Denis Kuchta, List, for whom our prayer team prays daily. Brian Murphy, Keene Nettles, Edward Pritchard IV, Andrew Shook, Frances Skardon, and Jake Thompson. We pray. We invite you to add yourself or mem- Lord, have mercy. bers of your immediate family to ei- For the hungry and the thirsty, the poor and the meek; for all who affected by the ther the public or private prayer lists coronavirus, we pray. by notifying Jean Bender, Canon for Lord, have mercy. Pastoral Care,(843-991-0827), at the church office at 843-723-4575, For our communities and those who live in them; for our families and all those we by sending an email to love, remembering the sick: jbender@gracesc.org, or by making a prayer request online at our website, gracechurchcharleston.org. Paula Adams Rob Duckworth Kenny Inman Catherine Brack Rhett Dupke Ashley Morgan Sharon Bridge Karen Field Boopa Pritchard Hospitalization or Pastoral Issues Hadlee Bridges Abigail Ford Ed Ritchen Please notify us if you or a family member is hospitalized and/or in Michael Burton Annette Forrest Beth Stone need of a pastoral call or visit. We John Chitwood Kimberly Furey Gene Whitley have no other way of knowing of a Janet Clark Lee Hershon Louise Wrike hospitalization or a pastoral need. Gilly Dotterer Jr. Mary Hutchins Please speak with a priest, call the church office at (843) 723-4575, or We pray. contact Jean Bender at (843) 991- Lord, have mercy. 0827 or jbender@gracesc.org. For our ancestors; for all who have gone before us in faith, remembering: Flowers Christopher Fisher and all others who have passed away since last All The Flower Guild places flowers and Saintstide greens in the church through dona- We pray. tions given in memory of loved ones, Lord, have mercy. or in thanksgiving for loved ones or special occasions. The names are Prayer for our nation we say together: listed in the service bulletins. People: Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and If you would like to make a gift of flow- privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and ers, please contact the Church Office representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all at (843) 723-4575, visit our website, may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through gracechurchcharleston.org, or sign up Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. using the Flower Calendar in the hall- way near the kitchen. Page 3 Grace Church Cathedral Welcomes You We are glad you are with us today. Restrooms: Exit at the rear side Parking: If you parked in a city The map on this page is designed to doors near the baptismal font; walk garage, tear off the stub on the inside help you find your way around. Please along the covered cloister through the back page of this bulletin to give the refer to our Ten Commandments for door into Hanahan Hall. Turn left, attendant. You will not be charged for Public Worship on the back cover of and the restrooms are on the right. the first three hours of parking during this bulletin for health and safety Diaper changing facilities are in both our Sunday services. guidelines. the men’s and women’s restrooms, as well as in the nursery. Page 4 Grace Church Cathedral In the City of Charleston 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Welcome to Grace Church Cathedral, celebrating our 175th year of service and worship in Charleston. Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the left side; numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal. Voluntary Master Tallis’s Testament Herbert Howells (1892-1983) THE WORD OF GOD The Acclamation and Response Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
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