St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish

Sunday, September 25, 2016 11:00 AM

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

Holy Eucharist—Rite II

Baptism of Mary Winifred Vaughan Page references are for the Book of Common Prayer

Hymns are found in the blue Hymnal 1982

Prelude Solemn Melody WALFORD DAVIES Processional Hymn: Angel voices ever singing ANGEL VOICES

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit; People: There is one hope in God’s call to us; Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People: One God and Father of all.

Collect of the Day

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson A Reading from the Book of Genesis Genesis 28:10-17

Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under

his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the LORD stood beside him and said, "I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place-- and I did not know it!" And he was afraid, and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 103:1-9, 21-22 Anglican Chant: PYE

Bless the LORD, O my soul, * and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, * and forget not all his benefits.

He forgives all your sins * and heals all your infirmities;

He redeems your life from the grave * and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness;

He satisfies you with good things, * and your youth is renewed like an eagle's.

The LORD executes righteousness * and judgment for all who are oppressed.

He made his ways known to Moses * and his works to the children of Israel.

The LORD is full of compassion and mercy, * slow to anger and of great kindness.

He will not always accuse us, * nor will he keep his anger for ever.

Bless the LORD, all you his hosts, * you ministers of his who do his will.

Bless the LORD, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion; * bless the LORD, O my soul.

The Second Lesson A Reading from the Book of Revelation Revelation 12:7-12 War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world-- he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, "Now have come the salvation and the power

and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah,

for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.

But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony,

for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens

and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea,

for the devil has come down to you with great wrath,

because he knows that his time is short!"

The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the sequence hymn and remain standing until the sermon begins.

Sequence Hymn 282 Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels CAELITES PLAUDANT

The Gospel John 1:47-51

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite

in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus

answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied,

"Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you

believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than

these." And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the

angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."

The Gospel of the Lord People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Please be seated for the sermon.

Sermon The Rev. Sarah Duggin, Associate Rector HOLY BAPTISM Presentation and Examination of Candidate BCP p. 301

Mary Winifred Vaughan Please remain seated. The service continues on pages 301-308 of the red Book of Common Prayer.

Baptismal Hymn Shall we gather at the river from LEVAS The Peace All stand. The Celebrant says to the people The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

Welcome & Announcements

The Offertory Anthem: Angels SIMON LOLE Bright beings from the realm of light, Messengers from the Lord of Might!

Silent as dawn and swift as sound, Your presence shines where God is found.

Unseen as air, in fiery power,

Angelic hordes make demons cower, And won with Christ in holy fight Salvation's gift from human plight.

The sun's bright beams bring light to earth,

And angels bless our pain and mirth, May angel hosts transport us high

To God in heaven when we die.

Please stand.

Presentation Hymn LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Eucharist Rite II, Prayer A The people remain standing.

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 our thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And now we give you thanks and praise your holy name because the splendour of your faithful angels and archangels shows us your greatness, which surpasses in goodness the whole of creation.

So as the hosts of angels rejoice in your glory, we give you, their Creator, glory and worship. In adoration and joy we make their hymn of praise our own:

Sanctus JAMES MACMILLAN

The people may stand or kneel as the celebrant continues.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. AMEN.

And now, as our savior Jesus Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

The Lord’s Prayer BCP P 364

Fraction Anthem Hymn S 154 DAVID HURD

The Administration of Communion All those who seek a closer relationship with God in Christ are welcome to receive communion at St. John’s. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest as you reach the communion minister.

Music at Communion Motet: Factum est silentium RICHARD DERING

Silence befell heaven, for a serpent was waging war; and Michael fought with him

and emerged victorious. Thousands upon thousands of voices were heard

proclaiming health, honor, virtue and glory to Almighty God. Alleluia.

Post-Communion Prayer Celebrant: Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Lord of heaven, in this eucharist you have brought us near to an innumerable company of angels and to the spirits of the saints made perfect: as in this food of our earthly pilgrimage we have shared their fellowship, so may we come to

share their joy in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

God keep you in the fellowship of his saints; Christ protect you by the ministry of the angels; the Spirit make you holy in God’s service; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Recessional Hymn 625 Ye holy angels bright DARWALL’S 148TH

The Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia. People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Postlude Festival Fanfare KENNETH LEIGHTON

Hyde-Addison Parking Lot

Please note: The gates to the parking lot in Hyde-Addison will be locked one hour after the service ends, every Sunday.

Service Participants Today

Announcements

Child care is available in the atrium. Please see an usher if you need assistance.

Altar Flowers are given today to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the baptism of

Mary Winifred Vaughan, by her parents, Elizabeth and Fritz

Celebration of the Life of Louise Remmey A service for former parishioner Louise Remmey will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 11 a.m.

Making EVERYONE’S Spiritual Growth a Priority at St. John’s

RenewalWorks is a program to help congregations make spiritual growth a priority in everything we do. The program begins with an anonymous, confidential online survey called the Spiritual Life Inventory (or SLI), which explores the individuals’ spiritual life and the church’s role in supporting it. In order to help us learn as much as we can, we will be asking everyone over the age of 13 to answer the survey for him or herself. The survey is available now through October 1st.

The Parish Life committee is organizing an outing to the NATS GAME Saturday,

October 1, 4:05 PM, $35 a ticket. If you are interested, please give money to Avery

Miller. She can be reached at avery.s.miller@abc.com.

7 @ 7 Dinners Resumes: Joy Doty will kick off the 7@7 Dinners on Sunday, October 2nd, at her residence. Sign-up sheet will be available in the near future. For more details or if you are interested in hosting one, please contact Joy @ 202-337-4397.

Crucifer James Warren

Minister of the Word

Nicholas Peake

Chalicist Tim Watt & Laura Ivey

Ushers Billy Godoy & Martha Lewis

Altar Guild Ingrid Mast & Susan Johnston

Coffee Hour Host The Vaughan Family

Do you have a latent longing to be a "Reading Buddy?" Our tutoring group is

starting its Fall semester with Hyde-Addison children across the street--K thru 2nd grade. One hour a week of joy! Contact Carol Seaver-- cseaver23@gmail.com.

Fall HIGHLIGHTS AT ST. JOHN’S

Today: Holy Baptism @ 11:00 am

October 1: Memorial Service @ 11:00 am for Louise Remmey

October 2: Blessing of the Animals @ 9:00 am & 2:00 pm

October 30: Georgetown Ghost Tour. More information to come!

SAVE THE DATES:

November 6: All Saints’ Sunday

Traditionally, this is a Sunday for Holy Baptism.

November 20: Choral Music Festival, 11:00 am

A Festival of Hymns, Anthems and Readings.

December 11: A Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 5:00 pm

In the tradition of King’s College Choir, Cambridge, England.

The Blessing of the Animals

Next Sunday, October 2nd @

9:00 AM & 2:00 PM

BRING YOUR PET to the traditional Blessing of the Animals Service at

9:00 am in the church & 2:00 pm on the lawn out front of the church (rain

location: Blake Hall). Bring your friends, and their pets too! We will have

treats for ALL of God’s creatures provided by our friends at the Cheeky

Puppy, a new pet store on Connecticut Avenue, just above Dupont Circle,

and G’Town Bites, which has opened in the old Georgetown Dinette, and

serves delicious food to humans and their pets. We may have some pets

available for adoption. We’d love to see you there!

Samuel Carabetta, Artistic Director

THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE STRINGS Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 5 pm

Free Admission

SINCE 1954, THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE STRINGS

HAVE PROVIDED THE MUSICAL BACKDROP FOR OUR NATION'S

HIGHEST LEADERS AND PROTOCOL FUNCTIONS.

VOCES8

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017 AT 5 PM

TICKETS @ $40. EACH

THE BRITISH ARE COMING!

AWARD-WINNING OCTET FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

THE SINGING OF VOCES8 IS IMPECCABLE IN ITS QUALITY OF

TONE AND BALANCE. THEY BRING A NEW DIMENSION TO THE

WORD ‘ENSEMBLE’ WITH METICULOUS TIMING AND TUNING.

- GRAMOPHONE

SERAPHIC FIRE Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 5 pm

TICKETS @ $40. EACH

PATRICK QUIGLEY, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

NATHAN LAUBE

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ORGANIST

JEWELS OF PARIS

THE FAURÉ & DURUFLÉ REQUIEMS

NATHAN GUNN, BARITONE JULIE GUNN, PIANO

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 AT 5 PM

TICKETS @ $40. EACH

ONE OF THE MOST CHARISMATIC AND

CELEBRATED BARITONES OF HIS

GENERATION, NATHAN GUNN HAS

EARNED INTERNATIONAL RENOWN FOR HIS

EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTRY.

2016 – 2017 SEASON

THE GEORGETOWN CONCERT SERIES

MATCHING GRANT

The Georgetown Concert Series has received a matching grant of

$10,000. from the MARS Foundation

for the 2016-2017 Season.

Please help us reach our goal of $20,000.

by contributing a dollar for dollar match.

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Saint John’s Services Calendar

Today: Sunday, September 25th Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:00 am & 11:00 am*

*Sunday School meets at 10:00 am in the preschool upstairs.

All children ages 3 and older are welcome!

Tuesdays Centering Prayer Holy Eucharist Service, 5:30 pm Chapel of the Carpenter

Contact Us

The Rev. Gini Gerbasi, Rector gini@stjohnsgeorgetown.org

The Rev. Sarah Duggin, Associate Rector sarah@stjohnsgeorgetown.org

The Rev. Tim Watt, Deacon seminarian@stjohnsgeorgetown.org

Samuel Carabetta, Organist and Choirmaster sam@stjohnsgeorgetown.org

Nivelyn Wilson, Bookkeeper

accountant@stjohnsgeorgetown.org Joy Warburton, Parish Administrator

Joy@stjohnsgeorgetown.org

John Wise, Verger

wisemen2@aol.com Please contact John with your interest in becoming a liturgical volunteer

Lidia Ruiz, Jesus Reyes, Sextons

Corie Eligado, Bella Hidalgo, Childcare