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WelcomeChanging Lives for God in Christ
T O S T J O H N T H E D I V I N E
HOLY EUCHARIST, RITE TWO
9:00 a.m. — November 14, 2021
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PRELUDE Meditation on Adoro te devote Alfred Fedak b. 1953
Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872-1958
INTROIT Ian Brentnall b. 1963
Bread of heaven, on Thee we feed, for Thy flesh is meat indeed:
Ever may our souls be fed with this true and living bread;
Day by day with strength supplied, through the life of Him who died.
Vine of heaven, Thy Blood supplies this blest cup of sacrifice:
Lord, Thy wounds our healing give, to Thy cross we look, and live:
Jesus, may we ever be grafted, rooted, built in Thee.
Text: Josiah Conder 1789-1855
9:00 a.m. — November 14, 2021The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 28 - Year B
H O LY E U C H A R I S T, R I T E T W O
We welcome you to our worship today.
Thank you for silencing all cell phones.
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THE WORD OF GODCongregation stands
HYMN 686 Nettleton
OPENING ACCLAMATION
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 355
Celebrant: 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.
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us
so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace
and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our
Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
THE LESSONS Congregation seated
The First Lesson Hebrews 10:11-25
11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.
15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,
16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,”
17 then he adds,
“I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”
18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean
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from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn 632 Munich
The Gospel Mark 13:1-8
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
1 And as Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
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3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon
THE NICENE CREED standing BCP 358
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 only 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 he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
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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 he is worshiped and glorified. He 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 Form VI BCP 392
The Congregation kneels
Leader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For this community, the nation, and the world; People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation; People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Andy, Jeff, Hector, and Kai, our Bishops; and for all bishops and other ministers; People: For all who serve God in his Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. For Fred, Shelli, Steve, Ann, Meredith, Bob, John, Rey, Jane, Bill, Deeann, Bruce, Carol, Joan, Mary, Dean, Chris, Sally, and David.
The people may add their own petitions.
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Leader: Hear us, Lord; People: For your mercy is great.
Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
The people may add their own thanksgivings.
Leader: We will exalt you, O God our King; People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
The people may add their own petitions.
Leader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People: Who put their trust in you.
Leader: We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Silence may be kept.
All: Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
BLESSING OF THE BABIES
Celebrant: Dear friends, the birth of a child is a joyous and solemn occasion in the life of a family. It is also an occasion for rejoicing in the Christian community. I bid you, therefore, to join these families in giving thanks to Almighty God our heavenly Father, the Lord of all life, for the gift of these children.
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Celebrant: Let us pray.
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon these families in giving them children. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring these children to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
THE PEACE standing BCP 360
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
THE HOLY COMMUNIONTHE OFFERTORY
Anthem William Byrd 1543-1623
Ave verum Corpus, natum de Maria Virgine:Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: Cujus latus perforatum, unda fluxit sanguine: Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine.
O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae, miserere mei. Amen.
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who has truly suffered,was crucified on the cross for mortals,
whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood:Be for us a foretaste (of heaven) during our final examining.
O sweet, O pure, O Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy upon me. Amen.
Text: 14th century Eucharistic hymn
PRESENTATION HYMN 380 (vs. 3) Old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks
to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord,
to show forth your glory in all the world.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the
company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
SANCTUS S 125 Richard Proulx
Setting: From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx (b. 1937) Music: Copyright © 1971, 1977, G.I.A., Publications, Inc. Reprinted under One License.net #A708913
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Celebrant: We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
People: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all;
presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be
the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to
your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by
the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ,
and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the
everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the
firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
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Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
People: 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 BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Anthem David Ashley White b.1944
Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake, lay not our sins to our charge,
but forgive that is past, and give us grace to amend our sinful lives.
To decline from sin and incline to virtue,
that we may walk in a perfect heart before thee,
now and evermore, Amen.
Text: Lidley’s Prayers, 1566
All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please be guided by the
ushers to the communion rail. You are invited to intinct [dip] your wafer into the intinction cup. If you would
like to receive a blessing instead of Communion, please come to the rail and cross your arms over your chest.
Everyone is welcome to receive a blessing. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the altar rail.
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THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER BCP 366
Celebrant: Let us pray. People: Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
THE BLESSING
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HYMN 665 Michael
THE DISMISSAL Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
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Words: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930), alt., after Joachim Neander (1650-1680) Music: Copyright © 1968, Novello & Company Limited, Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A708913
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THE ALTAR FLOWERSThe church altar flowers are given to the glory of God. To donate altar flowers in memory,
thanksgiving, or honor of someone, please go to http://www.sjd.org/flower-dedications/ or contact
Sharlu Melville, 713.354.2241, [email protected].
TODAY’S MUSICAL OFFERINGKeep in touch with SJD Music at our blog:
sjdmusic.wordpress.com.
Church composers living in Tudor England found themselves in a particular
predicament, as for a significant period following the death of Henry VIII
of England, the crown swung between Anglicanism and Catholicism. Many
composers who made their living writing for the church during this turbulent
period had to adapt to the prevailing religion of the day, writing Latin motets
when the crown was Catholic and English anthems when the crown was
Anglican. William Byrd was one of these composers who found himself writing
for both churches throughout his career. Today, we hear his Latin communion
motet “Ave Verum” sung at the Offertory.
Houston composer David Ashley White is a widely commissioned, performed,
and published composer of secular and sacred music. He has been a member of
the music composition and theory faculty of the University of Houston’s Moores
School of Music for over thirty years, and his compositions have been recorded
by local ensembles such as the Houston Chamber Choir. His hymns appear in
several hymnals, including The Hymnal 1982, as well as in three collections that
contain his complete output. At the Ministration we hear his setting of “Lord,
for thy tender mercy’s sake,” a text taken from the collection “Lidley’s Prayers”
as published in 1566 by English Protestant theological writer Henry Bull.
At our 11:15 a.m. service, we welcome our SJD Choristers who offer a new
harvest hymn by British composer David Ogden at the Gloria.
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OUR VISITING PREACHER
St. John the Divine has been honored and pleased to have a visit this week from
The Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon from Nigeria. Bishop Fearon preaches at the
morning services in the Church today. He has served as the Secretary General
of the Anglican Communion since 2015. Prior to his appointment, Bishop
Idowu-Fearon served the Anglican Church of Nigeria as Bishop of Kaduna and
Archbishop of the Province of Kaduna.
Bishop Fearon has long been a proponent of interfaith dialogue, bridge-building,
and reconciliation between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and how that is
relevant to our time and place.
“My prayer to God is very simple, that I would be able to be a bridge-
builder; to create the culture of respect for differences, a culture of
accepting people as human beings and loving them for who they are
in Christ. If within the Communion, we have this understanding, we
can live together with our differences.”
The Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon
Welcome Bishop Fearon!
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The Church of St. John the Divine
Clergy
The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill, Rector
The Rev. Reagan W. Cocke, Vice Rector
The Rev. Charlie Holt, Associate Rector
The Rev. Louise Samuelson, Associate Rector
The Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Richnow, Priest Associate
The Rev. Greg Buffone, Deacon
NMusic and Worship Staff
Steven A. Newberry, Director of Music and Worship
John Meier, Associate Director of Music and Worship
Zach Meeks, Associate Director of Music and Worship
Anna Teagarden, Associate Director of Music, SJD Choristers
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