October 18, 2015: The 21st Sunday after Pentecost at 10:30am

Welcome! Wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you at Holy Communion.

Prelude: I Know Where I'm Going trad. Scottish Adagio and Presto Niccolo Antonio Zingarelli

Opening Hymns: Please stand.

Our procession of "Come All You People" will lead directly into our opening hymn 390, found in the blue hymnal.

Come All You People

Hymn Hymnal 390

Opening Acclamation

Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever.

Collect for Purity

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 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.

1st Lesson Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements-- surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that a flood of waters may cover you? Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go and say to you, `Here we are'? Who has put wisdom in the inward parts, or given understanding to the mind? Who has the wisdom to number the clouds? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens, when the dust runs into a mass and the clods cling together? "Can you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in their dens, or lie in wait in their covert? Who provides for the raven its prey, when its young ones cry to God, and wander about for lack of food?"

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.

Choir Anthem: Magnificat Bryan Kelly

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm, he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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2nd Lesson Hebrews 5:1-10

Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. (Silence)

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks be to God.

The Holy Gospel please stand Mark 10:35-45

The congregation is invited to sing Heleluyan three times before the Gospel reading.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What is it you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They replied, "We are able." Then Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus

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called them and said to them, "You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." (Silence)

The Gospel of our Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The congregation is invited to sing Heleluyan twice following the Gospel reading. (See p. 4)

The Sermon Please be seated at the invitation of the Preacher. The Rev. Mike Angell

The Prayers of the People please stand or kneel

The Leader and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence.

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For Barack, our president, the leaders of Congress, the Supreme Court, for Jay our governor and all who are in authority; for this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression; especially refugees and migrants throughout the world.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble. For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Deaconess Anne House and youth ministry in this diocese; for our companion Diocese of Lui in South Sudan; for Katharine our Presiding Bishop, Michael our Presiding Bishop-Elect, George Wayne our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers. For all who serve God in the Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation; The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life; for those celebrating a birthday this week: Mary Chapman, Sharifa Bethune, Alexander Grucza, Josephine Ezenwa-Okpala, Terry Allen, and Clara Barnhart. The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.

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We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died; that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence.

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.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace please stand

The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.

Welcome and Announcements seated

Offertory Anthem: Nunc dimittis Bryan Kelly

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Presentation of the Offering please stand Hymn 380, v. 3

A Prayer for Stewardship

Celebrant and People: Gracious and everlasting God, the giver of all good gifts, you have blessed us and our parish abundantly. Grant us the hope to dream and the courage to live into our possibilities. Make us faithful stewards, both for the provision of our necessities and for the relief of those who are in need. Bless the efforts of our Annual Giving this year to extend the work of spiritual renewal in our church and community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, who gave all of himself, we offer this prayer. Amen.

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Eucharistic Prayer 3 Enriching Our Worship

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response all sing:

The presider gives thanks to God for Christ’s redeeming work, and remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The people are invited to respond to the words:

we acclaim you, O Christ:

Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!

The presider concludes with prayer for the Holy Spirit to sanctify the bread and wine, and the gathered congregation. The Eucharistic prayer concludes with a plea for the coming of God’s reign.

We worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.

The congregation sings the “Great AMEN” to the tune of “Heleluyan” (see p. 5).

The Lord’s Prayer 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.

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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

Alleluia. This is the true bread which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world Whoever eats this bread will live forever. Alleluia

Administration of the Sacrament

You are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Gluten Free wafers are available, on request, from the minister. On the left (West) side of the altar rail, the chalice is filled with white grape juice, as a sign of welcome for those who choose not to consume wine. On the right (East) side of the altar rail, the chalice is traditional red wine. Please feel free to cross the aisle for your preferred chalice. Additional instructions about how to receive Eucharist or a blessing are available on the red cards hanging on the ends of the pew racks.

Hymns During Communion:

Engelberg Hymnal 420 Love Unknown Hymnal 458

Post Communion Prayer kneeling or standing

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Blessing

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Concluding Hymn: standing We Are Marching in the Light of God

The Dismissal: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.

Postlude: Now Thank We All Our God Sigfrid Karg-Elert, arr. Wesley A. Day

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Emery Washington by his family.

Worship Leaders

Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Mike Angell Lectors Ellis Anderson, Alisa Williams Intercessor Melissa Harris Chalice Joe Adams, Ernie Last Crucifer Joe Adams Acolytes Maya Zerazion, Edie Zerazion Ushers Burt Mayfield, David Motherwell Altar Guild Jean Parker

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Lord, hear our prayer… Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Brandon Beezley Wendy Herweck Deborah Parks Marty Byer Avery Kiehl Jean Prechtl

Mary Carter & Family Jim Krieg Edward Schilling Henry Cummings Joy Last Marylen Stansberry

Jim Davis Connie Lieb Bill Strecker Eloise Deppa Elise Madison Eduardo Teming Hazel Deppa Kristi Mochow Eleanor Thomas André Dorsey Shannon Moore Ron Unterreiner

Sara Green The Mullins Family Laura Wiley Alex Hansell Lottie Norwine Levon Zakarian

Cindy Harmon Thomas Nostrant

To request prayers for a family member or yourself, or remove a name from the list, contact the parish office at 314-721-7401.

Announcements

1st & 3rd Wednesdays: Pilgrimage – October 21, 6:30pm Our youth will gather for Faithquest; Adults will gather for "Pilgrimage," an exploration of Christianity in the Episcopal tradition. The class is especially appropriate for people new to The Episcopal Church but is open to all. On October 21, we will be discussing the history and hierarchy of The Episcopal Church, in preparation for the consecration of our 27th Presiding Bishop on November 1. Sign up by emailing the rector at mangell@holycommunion.net

Adult Forum (9:15) Join us today for a presentation by Holy Communion members Alex Stefaniak and Eliana Haig on the Spirituality of Music. October 25 Forum will be led by Becky Morgan of the St. Louis Chapter of Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, created to demand action for common-sense gun reforms.

Guest Preacher next Sunday – October 25 We’ll welcome the new Rockwell House chaplain, the Rev. Beth Scriven, as our guest preacher next Sunday at both services.

Choral Evensong - Sunday, October 25, 5pm (at Christ Church Cathedral) Join us next Sunday evening as the Holy Communion Choir and our rector join the Christ Church Cathedral Choir for a service of Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral. Evensong is a beautiful evening service sung in Cathedrals and collegiate churches throughout the world. We will sing the music of Charles Villiers Stanford, Arthur Baynon, Gabriel Faure, and Howard Helvey. The short service will be followed by a lovely reception. Join us!

Baptism – November 1 The next Sunday for Baptism is November 1, All Saints’ Day. If you are interested in arranging for baptism for yourself or a family member, please contact the Rector, the Rev. Mike Angell.

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New Choir Opportunity Come join Mary Chapman in the choir room at 12pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month (except December), and sing with Holy Communion's all-volunteer choir. We'll lead hymns and service music from the pews, within the congregation, and sing an anthem when the regular choir is not available. Singers of all ages are welcome, but you must be able to match pitch and read music. Our next rehearsal will be October 25. Questions? Email Mary at mchapman@holycommunion.net.

All Saints’ Day Necrology During the services on All Saints’ Day (November 1), we’ll read a necrology (a list of those who have died in the last year.) To add names to this year’s necrology, please print them on the clipboard on the round table in the Lounge or email them to Angela Breeher in the parish office (abreeher@holycommunion.net). Please use given names without titles. The deadline to submit names is Wednesday, October 28.

Are We There Yet? Why the Road to Racial Healing is Taking So Long – Nov. 7 Co-sponsored by the Commission on Dismantling Racism and the YWCA Metro St. Louis. Tim Wise, a nationally known scholar and writer, will moderate a panel discussion on how racism and privilege affect education, law enforcement, religion and housing. Presentation and Q&A follow. The event is from 9:00am to 2:30pm at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust, 63103. Boxed lunch provided, register at timwisetalk.eventbrite.com.

Arts on Jackson: Allan Rohan Crite Stations of the Cross - November 10 at 6:30pm Join us in Mitchell Hall for the opening for our next Arts on Jackson show celebrating the late artist and Episcopalian, Allan Rohan Crite. An important 20th century black artist, Crite’s works hang in the Smithsonian, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, St. Louis Art Museum, and several Episcopal Churches. We are thankful to The Rev. Marc Smith and the people of The Church of the Ascension for giving us an opportunity to display their treasured stations as they prepare to welcome them home. Debbie Nelson Linck of Hands On Black History will give a brief talk, and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP on our website www.holycommunion.net

Save these dates!

• October 25: Choral Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral (5:00pm)

• October 28: Deadline to submit Necrology names

• November 1: Baptism (10:30am)

• November 7: Commission on Dismantling Racism Event

• November 10: Arts on Jackson Reception “The Crite Stations of the Cross”

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This Week’s Calendar:

Monday, October 19

10:00 am AA Meeting

6:00 pm Women’s 12-step Group

7:00 pm Bel Canto Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday, October 20

5:00 pm Ellicock Memorial Trust

5:30 pm U City Adult Literacy

Wednesday, October 21

10:30 am Parish Guild Book Study

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

12:30 pm Guild Lunch and Meeting

1:15 pm Staff Meeting

Thursday, October 22

9:30 am Morning Prayer

1:00 pm Quilters’ Group

7:15 pm Choir Rehearsal

7:30 pm AA Meeting

Friday, October 23

5:30 pm Men’s AA Group

Saturday, October 24

9:30 am Open AA Group

Sunday, October 25

8:00 am Holy Eucharist

9:00 am Sunday Morning Breakfast

9:15 am Adult Forum & Sunday School

10:30 am Holy Eucharist

12:00 pm Volunteer Choir Rehearsal

5:00 pm Choral Evensong

(at Christ Church Cathedral)

7:00 pm AA Meeting

Staff

The Rev. Mike Angell, Rector mangell@holycommunion.net

Angela Breeher, Parish Administrator abreeher@holycommunion.net

Mary Chapman, Choir Director mchapman@holycommunion.net

Sherry Nelson, Assistant for Youth and Church Growth snelson@holycommunion.net

Mary Carol Schlueter, Organist

Jerome Harris, Sexton

Darryl Hines, Building Services Contractor

Vestry Scott Ferguson, Sr. Warden

Mark Willingham, Jr. Warden

Brett Chappell, Treasurer

Earl Bonds, Sondra Ellis, Burt Mayfield,

Susan Norris, Jean Parker, Rebecca Rugen

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University City, Missouri 63130 314-721-7401

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