St. John’s Episcopal Church

76 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 856-935-1798

Established 1722

The Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost

October 18, 2015

Order of Service 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

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Holy Eucharist – Rite I 8:00 a.m.

The Word of God

Opening Acclamation BCP-323

Collect for Purity BCP-323

Lord, have mercy upon us. BCP-324

Gloria BCP-324

The Collect of the Day

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.

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

Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b Benedic, anima mea BCP-735

Hebrews 4:12-16

The Gospel (please stand) Mark 10:35-45

Sermon The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer

The Nicene Creed BCP-326

The Prayers of the People BCP-328

The Peace BCP-332

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Eucharistic Prayer 1 BCP-333

The Lord’s Prayer BCP-336

All Baptized Christians are Welcome to Receive Communion. Post Communion Prayer BCP-339

The Blessing and Dismissal BCP-339

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Holy Choral Eucharist – Rite II

10:30 a.m.

The Word of God

Handbell Preludes Ode to Joy arr. Dan R. Edwards Morning Has Broken arr. Michael Bedford

Processional Hymn “God Is Love, Let Heaven Adore Him” H-379

Abbot’s Leigh Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria Robert Powell S-280 The Collect of the Day

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.

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?

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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?"]

Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b Benedic, anima mea BCP-735

(Read Responsively) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; *

O LORD my God, how excellent is your greatness! you are clothed with majesty and splendor.

2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak * and spread out the heavens like a curtain.

3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; * you make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind.

4 You make the winds your messengers * and flames of fire your servants.

5 You have set the earth upon its foundations, * so that it never shall move at any time.

6 You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; * the waters stood higher than the mountains.

7 At your rebuke they fled; * at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.

8 They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, * to the places you had appointed for them.

9 You set the limits that they should not pass; * they shall not again cover the earth.

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25 O LORD, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

37b Hallelujah!

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.

Gradual Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” H-660

Maryton

The Gospel (please stand) Mark 10:35-45

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,

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"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 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."

Sermon The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer The Nicene Creed BCP-358 The Prayers of the People (Form IV) BCP-388 The Peace BCP-360 Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Handbell Offertory A Joyful Peal Michael Bedford [Stacy Kobasa, Ann Neff, Jeannie Miller, Joanne Owen] Presentation tune: Old Hundredth (Stanza 3) H-380

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. Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP-361 Sanctus Robert Powell S-129 Memorial Acclamation William Clisham Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 The Lord’s Prayer BCP-364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP-364 Fraction Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei David Hurd S-161

All Baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion.

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Post Communion Prayer BCP-365 Prayer for the Election of a Rector BCP-818

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing BCP-366 The Dismissal BCP-366 Recessional Hymn “O Holy City, Seen of John” H-583 Morning Song Handbell Postlude Acclamation in G Minor Karen Thompson It has long been the custom at St. John’s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. Today’s altar flowers are given in loving memory of Father Steve’s mother, Helen R. Carroll, by Father Steve and Rosie.

Announcements

Music in the Liturgy: Today is the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. The music used in the liturgy, including the hymns reflects or amplifies the themes of the lessons and prayers appointed for this day. Most of the music in today’s liturgy will be played and/or accompanied by the St. John’s Handbell Ringers under the direction of Bill Clisham, Minister of Music. The Ringers are: Mary Anne Clisham Glen Clisham

Nate Gable Stacy Kobasa Rev. Sally Maurer Eileen Miller Jeannie Miller Ann Neff Gwen Norton Joanne Owen

Courtenay Reece

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All Saints Day Evensong! Mark your calendars for a very special candle-lit Evensong on All Saints Day, November 1, at 4:00 PM. Plan to attend and invite your friends and neighbors. (We call that evangelism!) We’ve already had a little publicity in the BEN column of the South Jersey Times (on-line version)! See the posters around the church for more details and look for additional announcements in the near future. Special Music Funds: The choir will sing two Evensongs and several special services during the 2015-2016 season. These special services require additional singers and instrumentalists who are not part of the annual budget. Please consider giving to either the Special Music Fund which covers these additional expenses for Easter Brass, Spring Strings, Evensong singers, etc., and/or the Special Organ Fund, which covers major organ repairs above and beyond the annual budget. Food Pantry: The Food Pantry distribution day is now only on Tuesday from noon to 2:00 p.m. This decision was made after some careful research which noted that there are a number of other pantry sites within Salem City which cover all the days of the week with the exception of Tuesday. There are copies of the distribution sites on the hall counter in the Parish House. Please note that we continue to need volunteers and contributions. We are regularly serving 50-60 persons seeking food weekly. October 10/6 Aud Hamilton; 10/13 Gwen & Laurel Norton; Volunteers 10/20 Bonnie and Rick Holmstrom; 10/27 Gwen & Laurel Norton The sign-up sheet for November is posted on the office door. Next Sunday is the monthly Pie Sunday….all donations are welcome….Sign up in the Parish Hall. St. John’s will have a Trunk or Treat here on Oct 31, 2015, as an outreach for the neighborhood children from 4-6 p.m. Deacon Sally needs as many CARS as possible; secondly, anyone who cannot participate is asked to bring candy to the Parish House.. St. John’s is looking for a few good servers! We need acolytes and chalicists to assist during the 10:30 Eucharist. Please contact David Miller (609-202-7197) or St. John's office (935-1798) for more information.

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Yoga Classes are now on Monday and Thursday nights from 5-6 p.m. in the Library; except on the third Monday of each month when the time is 5:30-6:30.

Attendance Sept. 20 Sept 27 Oct 4 Oct 11 8:00 am 16 19 17 19 10:30 am 34 22 31 & 1 dog 33 Oct 11 $ 1,603.20 Pledge $ 15.25 Loose Counters: 10/18 Sue Harker, Bill Mecum 10/25 Trudy O’Hare, Mary Anne Clisham 11/01 Trudy O’Hare, Bill Mecum 11/08 Curt Harker, Aud Hamilton We appreciate the Participants in Today’s Services: 8:00 a.m. Presiding The Rev. Steven E. Carroll Preaching and Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Lector/Prayers of the People Bill Pankonien & Peg Fittabile 10:30 a.m. Presiding The Rev. Steven E. Carroll Preaching and Assisting The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Celebrants The People of St. John’s Chalicist Sue Harker Lector/Prayers of the People Ron Magill Acolyte Guild David Miller Ushers

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This Week’s Parish Calendar

Sun, 10/18 The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Choral Eucharist Rite II in the Church; Fellowship Hour – Donut Sunday. Mon, 10/19 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NGA Ingathering;

5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga. Tue, 10/20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. NGA Tea and Distribution;

No Quilters; 8:00 p.m. NA.

Wed, 10/21 Noon Holy Eucharist and Healing in Chapel; 4:00 p.m. MAC meeting;

6:45 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal; 8:00 p.m. AA. Thu, 10/22 5:00-6:00 p.m. Yoga. Fri, 10/23 6:00 p.m. MAC Concert, Tunes from the Crypt, with Joanne Owens. Followed by the Salem Walking Ghost Tour. Next Sun, 10/25

The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Church; Fellowship Hour – Pie Sunday.

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Prayers

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Church Directory

Ordained Ministry The Rev. Steven E. Carroll, Rector Home (856) 376-3557 The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) 297-2385 Sue Harker - Senior Warden (856)981-3047 David Miller - Junior Warden (609)202-7197 Ann Neff - Clerk (856) 358-9610 Mary Anne Clisham – Recording Secretary (908)472-7596 Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) 358-9610 Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) 935-0098 Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) 202-7197 Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair, and Fr. Steve (609) 202-7220 Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) 769-1409 ECW President Diane Wohlrab (856) 935-0098 Parish Staff Warren Bye – Parish Sexton (856) 935-1798 William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) 472-7597 Marjorie Warren – Parish Secretary (856) 935-1798 Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609)202-7220 Email: ecmiller114@gmail.com