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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
COLLEGE HILL, WICHITA, KS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021
THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS PARISH INGATHERING
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO All directions about kneeling and standing are for those who are able.
Masks are required and should cover nose and mouth.
Singing will be included in worship at the 10:45 service. It is vestry policy for masks to be worn even when singing.
The nursery is open and available, but not staffed.
THE WORD OF GOD
PRELUDE Marching to Zion Sunday ARR. JOHN FERGUSON
Please stand.
A LITANY OF ALL THE SAINTS
Adapted from William MacKaye, former religion editor of The Washington Post
Church of St. Stephen and the Incarnation in Washington, D.C.
Presider Let stand in peace in the Communion of Saints.
People In the name of Christ. Amen.
Presider Holy ones present at our beginnings:
People Stand Here Beside Us!
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Info For Worship
We invite you to follow the
service and take part in a
way that feels right to you.
Please wear masks
covering your nose
and mouth.
As practical, distance
yourselves from other
worshipers.
Please observe
directions about
standing and kneeling
as you are able and
willing to do so.
Episcopal Worship
Worship according to the
BCP, the Book of Common
Prayer, is central to the
Episcopal Church’s identity
and its main source of
unity. We have a
sacramental understanding
of worship. The prayer
book specifics that the
Eucharist or Holy
Communion is “the
principal act of Christian
worship on the Lord’s
Day.” The service has two
parts. The first is centered
on Bible readings, and
preaching. The second is
centered on the Eucharist.
Presider Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel and Leah, makers of the covenant, forebears of our race: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Elizabeth and Simeon, Joseph, Monica and Helen, exemplars in the love and care of children: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider John the baptizer, map-maker of the Lord's coming: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Holy ones who showed the good news to be the way of life: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Thomas the doubter; Augustine of Canterbury; Francis Xavier; Samuel Joseph Schereschewsky; all travelers who carried the Gospel to distant places: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Bernard and Dominic; Catherine of Siena, the scourge of popes; John and Charles Wesley, preachers in the streets; all whose power of speaking gave life to the written word: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Benedict of Nursia, Teresa of Avila; Nicholas Ferrar; Elizabeth Ann Seton; Richard Meux Benson; Charles de Foucauld; all founders of communities: Holy ones who gave their lives to the care of others: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Thomas the doubter; Augustine of Canterbury; Francis Xavier; Samuel Joseph Schereschewsky; all travelers who carried the Gospel to distant places: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Bernard and Dominic; Catherine of Siena, the scourge of popes; John and Charles Wesley, preachers in the streets; all whose power of speaking gave life to the written word: People Stand Here Beside Us!
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Presider Benedict of Nursia, Teresa of Avila; Nicholas Ferrar; Elizabeth Ann Seton; Richard Meux Benson; Charles de Foucauld; all founders of communities: Holy ones who gave their lives to the care of others: People Stand Here Beside Us!
Presider Louis, king of France; Margaret, queen of Scotland; Gandhi the mahatma, reproach to the churches; Dag Hammarskjold the bureaucrat; all who made governance an act of faith:
People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Peter of the keys, denier of the Lord; Ambrose of Milan, who answered the Church's summons; Hilda, abbess at Whitby; Robert Grosseteste, bishop of Lincoln, protector of the Jews; Jean-Baptiste Vianney, Patient hearer of catalogues of sins; All faithful shepherds of the Master's flock: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Mary Magdalen, anointer of the Lord's feet; Luke the physician; Francis who kissed the leper; Florence Nightingale; Albert Schweitzer; all who brought to the sick and suffering the hands of healing: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Holy ones who made the proclaiming of God's love a work of art: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Pierluigi da Palestrina; John Merbecke; Johann Sebastian Bach; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Benjamin Britten; Duke Ellington; all who sang the Creator's praises in the language of the soul: People Stand Here Beside Us!
Quiet Before Worship
As you enter, you will likely
notice an atmosphere of
serenity and reverence. Most
Episcopalians try not to talk
to one another in church
before a service. Instead, we
use this time for personal
meditation and devotions.
Expansive Language
At St. James, we have
embraced expansive
language for God in
worship. We use this
language to enlarge our
understanding and
expression of God. We do
this so all people can know
themselves to be accepted at
the deepest level. This is the
way God loves us.
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Presider David and the Psalmists; John Milton, sketcher of Paradise; William Blake, builder of Jerusalem; John Mason Neale, preserver of the past; all poets of the celestial vision: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Zaccheus the tree-climber; Brother Lawrence; Therese of Lisieux, the little flower; Andrew of Glasshampton; all cultivators of holy simplicity: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Holy ones haunted by the justice and mercy of God: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Amos of Tekoa, who held up the plumbline; John Wycliffe, who brought the Scripture to the common folk; John Hus and Menno Simons, generals in the Lamb's war; Martin Luther, who could do no other; George Fox, foe of steeple-houses; all who kept the Church ever-reforming: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Paul the apostle, transfixed by noonday light; Augustine of Hippo, God's city planner; Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin, architects of the divine; Charles Williams, teacher of coinherence; Karl Barth, knower of the unknowable; all who saw God at work and wrote down what they saw: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider John, the seer of Patmos; Anthony of the desert; Julian, the anchoress of Norwich; Hildegarde, the sybil of the Rhine; Meister Eckardt; Bernadette of Lourdes; all who were called to see the Master's face: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Joachim of Fiora, prophet of the new age; Johnny Appleseed, mad planter of Eden; Sojourner Truth, pilgrim of justice; Benedict Joseph Labre, priest and panhandler; all whose love for God was beyond containment: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Holy ones who died in witness to the Christ: People Stand Here Beside Us!
Bowing
In Anglican usage, a simple bow
or lowering of the head is a sign
of respect called reverence. At
St. James, we often bow: when
the name of Jesus Christ is
spoken, in the Creed at the
affirmation of the incarnation,
when the cross passes in
procession, and as a sign of
grateful humility.
Kneeling
In Advent and Lent at St. James,
we retain the medieval custom
of kneeling for the heart of the
Eucharistic liturgy, for
confession, and for other
prayers.
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Presider Stephen the deacon, the first martyr, stoned in Jerusalem: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Justin, Ignatius and Polycarp, who refused the incense to Caesar: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Perpetua and Felicity, torn by beasts in the arena at Carthage: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Thomas Cranmer, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Burned in Oxford: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Maximilian Kolbe and Edith Stein, put to death at Auschwitz: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider James Reeb, Jonathan Daniels, Michael Schwerner, Medgar Evers, Viola Liuzzo, shot in the South: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Martin Luther King, shot in Memphis: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Janani Luwum, shot in Kampala: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Oscar Romero, shot in San Salvador: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Martyrs of Rome, of Lyons, of Japan, of Eastern Equatorial Africa, of Uganda, of Melanesia, martyrs of everywhere: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Holy ones of every time and place: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Glorious company of heaven: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider All climbers of the ladder of Paradise: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider All runners of the celestial race: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Great cloud of witnesses: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Mary most holy, chief of the saints: People Stand Here Beside Us!
Feast of All Saints
On the Feast of All Saints, we,
the saints on earth, celebrate
the saints in heaven who
share in Christ’s resurrection
and triumph over death. All in
the company of heaven are
“Saints.” Many are people
who led ordinary lives of love
for God and neighbor. They
are grandparents, parents,
brothers and sisters, aunts,
uncles, neighbors, priests and
religious. One day, God
willing, we will meet them
again. These people did
simple things with great love.
Humble people who now
sing God’s praises in heaven
are saints, even those who
are unknown to us.
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Presider Mary most holy, yes-sayer to God: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Mary most holy, unmarried mother: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Mary most holy, gate of heaven and ark of the covenant: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Jesus our liberator, creator of all: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Jesus our liberator, redeemer of all: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Jesus our liberator, sanctifier of all: People Stand Here Beside Us! Presider Jesus our liberator, the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end: People Stand Here Beside Us!
THE HYMN OF PRAISE Spoken at 5:30 and 8:30. Sung at 10:45.
Hymn S280 Glory to God POWELL
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
THE OPENING COLLECTS Presider God be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. Presider Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one com-
munion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spir-it lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Prayer for All Saints
Lord, today,
We thank you for the Saints
now gone before us
whose faith defined their living
and their dying;
those who loved you more than
their own lives;
those who are still mirrors of
your love.
We celebrate the saints who
walk among us
rejoicing while they walk in your
footsteps,
making your name known in a
fractured world,
against injustice, prejudice,
hatred, evil.
We stand with those who
sacrifice themselves
to bring about your kingdom
here on earth.
Lord, your grace shines in the
lives of Saints.
We thank you for their example,
their holy words.
Your Spirit inspired them. Come
Holy Spirit
inspire us to be saints in your
Church now. Amen.
From the Church of England
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THE FIRST LESSON ISAIAH 25:6-9
On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will
wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Reader The Word of the Lord. or Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.
1 The earth is the LORD's and all that is in it, * the world and all who dwell therein.
2 For it is he who founded it upon the seas * and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
3 "Who can ascend the hill of the LORD? " * and who can stand in his holy place?"
4 "Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, * who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud.
5 They shall receive a blessing from the LORD * and a just reward from the God of their salvation."
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, * of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.
8 "Who is this King of glory?" * "The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle."
Presider O God, in whose every creation we discover a gift freely given: help us to understand that all we have comes from the outpour-ing of your generosity, inspire in our hearts a deep sense of grati-tude, and move us to share what we have received with the same immensity of spirit in which it was given. May our gifts of sub-stance and service be an example of Christ’s enduring presence and outreach to this community and all beings. Amen.
THE RESPONSE PSALM 24
The Psalm may be said in unison or responsively by half or full verse.
All Souls Day
November 2 is the day
when Christians
traditionally prayed for the
souls of the dead.
Historically, when the
church affirmed the belief in
purgatory, they set this day
aside for prayers for those
who waited as they were
purified of all attachment to
what is not of God, before
entering their heavenly
rest. These holy souls, along
with the saints in heaven
and the followers of Jesus
here on earth are part of
the communion of saints.
The Episcopal Church refers
to this day as the
Commemoration of all the
Faithful Departed. This
optional observance is an
extension of All Saints' Day.
While the Feast of All Saints
remembers all saints,
popular piety longed to
distinguish between
outstanding saints from
those who are unknown in
the wider fellowship of the
church, especially family
members and friends.
Commemoration of All
Faithful Departed did not
appear in an American
Prayer Book until 1979.
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THE HOLY GOSPEL JOHN 11:32-44 To honor the teachings of Jesus, all turn to face the Gospel procession.
Reader The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
THE SECOND LESSON REVELATION 21:1-6A
I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; t h e y w i l l b e h i s p e o p l e s , and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes. D e a t h w i l l b e n o m o r e ; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true." Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end."
Reader The Word of the Lord. or Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.
Please stand.
THE GOSPEL HYMN Sunday, sung at 10:45
Hymn 656 Blest Are the Pure in Heart FRANCONIA
When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Then Jesus,
again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was ly-ing against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they
9 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.
10 "Who is he, this King of glory?" * "The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory."
The Pulpit and Lectern
At St. James Church, the
lectern is on the south
(organ) side of the chancel
for the reading of Scripture,
prayer, and announcements.
The pulpit, on the north side
of the chancel is used for
preaching. Following ancient
practice, the Gospel is read
from the center of the
church, in the midst of the
people.
Gospel Procession
The Gospel lesson is
brought into the midst of the
people. We stand in
reverence for the special
place Jesus and the gospel
stories have in our lives.
Some people make the sign
of the cross over their
forehead, lips, and chest
with their thumb as the
Gospel is introduced as a
way of expressing their
intention that the words
enter their mind, speak
through their lips, and fill
their heart.
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After the Gospel, the Reader says
Reader The Gospel of our Savior. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Please be seated, as indicated by the preacher.
THE SERMON THE REV. DILLON GREEN, CURATE
A moment of silence is observed following the sermon.
The people stand.
THE NICENE CREED 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.
may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet
bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
The Houston Memorial
Baptismal Font
Located near the entrance of
the nave, the font represents
entrance of the baptized
upon the journey of a
Christian life. In order to
approach the altar, the font
must be passed. The location
reminds us that Baptism is a
necessary step towards
entrance into the Church, and
that the journey of the
Christian life begins here.
The shape of the font is
octagonal, or many sided,
representing the many
phases of Christian life. The
bowl of the font is circular for
eternal life. At the top of the
font are carved panels, each
bearing a symbol. Seven were
used rather than eight
because the number seven
has no end of symbolic
meaning. It is the number of
perfection. Carved on seven
sides are seven symbolic
emblems: Holy baptism,
Confirmation, Communion,
Extreme unction, Holy
Matrimony, Penance and
Holy orders. There also are
the seven gifts of the holy
spirit: Blessing, Glory,
Wisdom, Thanksgiving,
Honor, Power and Might.
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Prayer List & Pastoral Care
If you or a loved one are ill
or in need and you would
like to be included in our
parish prayers, please
contact the church office at
683-5686 or email us at
If you or a family member
are in need of pastoral care,
please call the church
office. Security cautions
and privacy concerns limit
our ability to respond
without direct
information from you or
your family.
Please do not trust social
media to pass your news
along, and don’t leave it to
the grapevine to deliver the
word for you. This parish
cares for you, desires to lift
you in prayer, and will
respond personally when
appropriate and requested.
Our Parish Prayer
The special collect
commemorating the 100th
Anniversary of St. James
(founded in 1920) was
written by our rector, The
Rev. Dawn M. Frankfurt. A
beautiful illuminated
version of this text has
been given to the parish on
the occasion of this
celebration by Susan
Stallings, chairperson of the
100th Anniversary
celebration.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE by Rachel Fulton Brown
A brief silence may be kept after reach intercession.
Presider Humbling ourselves with all the saints before the throne of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord, saying,
Presider Lord, in your mercy, People Hear our prayer. Presider God, through your saints you have given us models of the kinds
of human beings you want us to be. Teach us, your Church, to follow in their footsteps, imitating the Lamb in whose image we are made. Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer. Presider God, you number as your children every one of the eight billion
of us now alive, be with our leaders that they may govern in righteousness, protect the meek and work always for peace. Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer. Presider God, whom angels serve and the heavens proclaim, make us
mindful of the ways in which our desires and actions affect your world. Bless those among us who are sick or suffering (the people may add their prayers) __________; bless us as we grieve the loss of those who have died (the people may add their prayers) __________; and inspire us by those who have gone before, that saints who are yet to come will know you and live lives which are healthy and happy. Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer. Presider God, you ensure that none who seek you lack for good. We ask
you to be with our congregation as we gather our resources and imagine the future anew, that we may be so assured by our unity in you that we meet the future we can’t predict firm in faith. Lord, in your mercy,
People Hear our prayer.
PARISH PRAYER
Presider As we celebrate our centennial, let us pray. All Gracious God, we lift our praise to you for the gift of St. James Church. Our parish, dedicated to your Word, is given by a century of saints now remembered in love on this holy ground. This life-giving communion, through which we know you, comes from the history you established for all time. We give you grateful thanks for this, and for the hope we have, through Christ, of the eternal communion. Lord, give us the loving and generous imagination which secures the foundation of our second century. May we be found faithful to the traditions of St. James Church and eager servants of the future saints who will find the knowledge and love of you in this place for years to come. Amen.
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THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE
Presider My Sisters and Brothers, we are members together of Christ’s family or faith in this place. Bound together by our Lord’s command to love one another as he has loved us, we give and receive nurture and support and are enabled to respond to God’s call in our lives. Thanking God for the blessings we have through this community, we give of ourselves and our substance to uphold the life of this congregation and assist its growth in mission and ministry.
The people remain seated for the Offertory Hymn and while your offering is received to support St. James Church’s ministry of sharing God’s love with the world. Offerings and pledges will be collected together. Blank pledge forms are available from an usher.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION The Deacon or Presider says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
A moment of silence is observed while those who choose to kneel do so.
All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Presider stands and says
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.
Please stand.
THE PEACE
Presider The peace of Christ be always with you.
All And also with you.
Please greet each other refraining from physical contact with people outside your safety bubble.
THE OFFERTORY HYMN
A Cause for Celebration Sung by Curate Dillon Green at 8:30 J. HATHAWAY; A FEDAK
Sung by the congregation at 10:45. Stanza 3 sung by the Choir.
Windows and Icons
The images of Christ, the
Blessed Virgin, and various
saints placed throughout the
church are more than
decoration. They remind us
that in worship, we are
surrounded by “a great
cloud of witnesses,” who
have gone before, and
whom we will one day join in
the Eternal Reign of God.
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A Cause for Celebration
A Cause for Celebration was
commissioned in 2019 as the
Centennial hymn for St.
James Episcopal Church. The
text is by our own member,
Jeanine Hathaway, and the
music was written by
American composer Alfred
Fedak. After the arrival of
the COVID-19 virus, the
centennial celebration was
postponed until November
14, 2021. Because of that
delay and the many changes
in our lives during the past
months, an additional verse
in a more somber mood has
been added as verse 3 to
recognize this part of our
recent history. A soloist will
sing the hymn at the 8:30
service. At the 10:45 service,
the congregation may sing
verses 1,2 and 4, and the
choir will sing the more
somber verse 3. Everyone
will have the opportunity to
sing “A Cause for
Celebration” when we
celebrate the centennial on
November 14. We are
thankful to Jeanine and
Alfred for their contributions
to our celebration.
Anniversary Celebration
Bishop Cathleen Bascom will
help us celebrate coming
into our parish’s second
century at one special service
at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14.
The service will include
confirmation of new
members. A champagne
reception follows in the Guild
Hall.
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The People stand as their gifts are brought forward.
THE PRESENTATION HYMN Sung at 10:45
Hymn 705 As Those of Old Their First Fruits Brought FOREST GREEN
THE PRAYER OVER OUR GIFTS
Said in unison
All Gracious and loving God, giver of all that is good and true and beautiful and life-giving. These cards represent our sweat, they represent our lives, they represent our dreams. The pledges which we make on them are but tokens of the generosity bestowed upon us and they are pledged in thanksgiving for all we have received, for all we have been inspired to be, for all we are challenged to become, in this place. Amen.
THE PRESENTATION
Presider All things come of you, O God; People And of your own have we given you. Presider Let the offering we make here on earth be accepted in heaven and sealed in the sharing of this Holy Eucharist.
The Sign of the Cross
The sign of the cross
(touching the forehead,
breast, and then each
shoulder) has been used by
Christians as a form of
blessing since the early
centuries of the Common
Era. Since Christians are
“sealed” with the sign of
Christ’s cross at their
baptism, the sign of the
cross is also seen as
recalling that baptism and
its promises. Customarily,
most Episcopalians sign
themselves with the cross:
upon first kneeling for
prayer before the start of
worship; at the end of the
Gloria and the Creed; at the
absolution following the
Confession of Sin; and at
the final blessing.
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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING – EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A
The people remain standing.
THE SURSUM CORDA AND PREFACE
Presider It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. For in the multitude of your saints, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away. 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 to the
SANCTUS Spoken at 5:30 and 8:30. Sung at 10:45.
Hymn S129 POWELL
All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Presider Holy and gracious God: 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, the God and maker and of all. Jesus stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
The Sanctuary
The raised area at the front of
the church, where the altar is
located, is called the
“sanctuary,” literally, the
“holy place.” In Biblical usage,
“holy” means “set apart” and
this space is set apart for the
central acts of our worship.
The Altar or Holy Table
Since the Eucharistic liturgy is
a ritual meal, it is celebrated at
a table. Since what is
remembered and made
present in that liturgy is the
sacrifice of Jesus on the cross,
that table is also called the
altar. The altar is at the east
end of the church.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presider As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
All 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 the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The Presider breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.
THE FRACTION S 152
Presider On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Savior 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 Jesus 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:
All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Presider We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s 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 Christ. 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 Jesus Christ our Savior. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.
Te Deum Window
The three tall lancet
windows in the west end of
the Nave are a study of the
Ascension. They point to the
heavens and symbolize the
hope and aspirations of all
Christians. Featured in the
window are: Sabaoth: all the
forces operating in God’s
universe; Jesus: Christ is
seated on his heavenly
throne and holding an orb
topped by a cross; Mary: The
Mother of Christ is
accounted preeminent
among the saints; David: the
youngest son of Jesse, the
first king of the Judean
Dynasty, he restored the Arc
of the Covenant to
Jerusalem; Seraphim: The
first order of angels
distinguished by the fervor
of their love; Cherubim: The
second order of angels
usually grouped with the
throne and the seraphim;
Dove: symbol of the Holy
Spirit; Rainbow: the natural
spectacle marked the end of
the Flood and was a sign of
God’s covenant that such a
deluge would never again
destroy all flesh. Also
depicted are the Prophets:
The individuals of the
Hebrew Scriptures used by
God to speak to the people
and were often thought to
be predictors of the future;
Apostles: The 12 chief
disciples to whom Christ
appeared after his
resurrection. Martyrs: those
who endured hardships for
the faith and suffered death.
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THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Facing the people, the Presider says the following Invitation or similar words.
Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Please be seated.
As you come forward to receive Holy Communion, please receive the bread in open and outstretched hands. Gluten-free wafers are available; please make your need known to the minister. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead of the sacrament, please indicate your choice by crossing your hands over your chest.
MUSIC AT COMMUNION Sunday
Shall We Gather at the River 8:30 ARR. ROBERT HOBBY Ubi Caritas (Where Charity and Love are Found) 10:45 ARR. ALAN BULLARD
At the conclusion of Communion, a moment of silence is observed.
THE NECROLOGY
Presider Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who, having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reader We remember those who have died: Anne Allen Marsha Bacon Colin Carroll David Childs Kathleen Cox Jackie Davis Kathryn Gleissner Kay Hoffman Nan King Bud Lytle Lou Ann McFerson Marilyn Milligan Nancy Rollins Caroline Rudnick-Rowley Jan Gardner Siefkes Gloria Tilford Richard Williams Donald Yoder The reader adds the names of those who have been listed by the congregation.
Holy Communion
All People seeking to know Jesus
Christ and the love of God more
deeply are invited to receive
Communion in the Episcopal
Church.
Please inform an usher if you need
to receive Communion at your
seat. Gluten-free wafers are
available upon request. If for any
reason you prefer not to receive
the Sacrament, simply cross your
arms over your chest as you come
forward so that you might receive
a blessing instead.
Communion in One Kind
Concomitance is the Eucharistic
doctrine that affirms the
simultaneous presence of Christ's
body and blood in each of the
Eucharistic elements. It contradicts
a narrow identification of Christ's
body with the bread and Christ's
blood with the wine. The doctrine
of concomitance upholds the truth
that the fullness of communion is
available by receiving either the
consecrated bread or wine. The
doctrine of concomitance affirms
that the communicant who
receives Christ's body and blood in
one kind – the bread only – has
fully received the sacrament of
Holy Communion.
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THE BLESSING
Presider May Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate this festival of all the Saints, be now and evermore your guide and companion in the way. Amen. May God, who has bound us together in the company of the elect, in this age and the age to come, attend to the prayers of his faithful servants on your behalf, as he hears your prayers for them. Amen. May God, who has given us, in the lives of his saints, patterns of holy living and victorious dying, strengthen your faith and devot- ion, and enable you to bear witness to the truth against all adver- sity. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Presider Let us pray.
The People may stand or kneel.
All 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 Christ, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
Please stand.
After a pause for silence, the Presider concludes the necrology with these prayers:
Presider O God, you reign over all the saints, we praise and glorify your holy Name for all your servants who have finished their course in your faith and fear: for the blessed Virgin Mary; for the holy patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs; and for all your other righteous servants, known to us and unknown; and we pray that, encouraged by their examples, aided by their prayers, and strengthened by their fellowship, we also may be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Presider Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for All Souls
Lord, in November,
We call to mind all those
whose lives are done.
We thank you that their time,
now completed,
however short or long, sad
or joyful,
is gathered up, looked on
and known by you.
We offer up remembrance:
those whose absence
we feel daily; those who
have shaped us;
those who have nurtured us;
the people we are grateful
to have walked with; all
those we hardly knew
but wished we’d known
better. We give thanks
for all they gave and all the
future owes them.
Lord, your love embraces
every person
who has ever lived; you
promised that you lost none.
May your Spirit make us
always thankful
for all our gifts of love and
cherished memory.
From the Church of England
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THE CLOSING HYMN Sung at 10:45
Hymn 287 For All the Saints who From Their Labors Rest SINE NOMINE
THE DISMISSAL
The Deacon, or the Presider, dismisses the People.
People Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Sunday For All the Saints ARR. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, ARR. G.W. CASSLER
Altar flowers are given today by Hew and Judy Goodpasture in thanksgiving for their family and friends.
SERVICE PARTICIPANTS
Presider: The Rev. Dawn M. Frankfurt, Rector Preacher: The Rev. Dillon Green, Curate
Deacon: The Rev. Jeff Roper Acolytes: Deb Bagby, Jason Walter-Fletcher
Lectors: Joan Bledsoe, Necia Rillema, Bert Clark, Dave McDonald Vicky Petty, Rick Milhon, Jeanne Kroeker
Ushers: Danny Blair Musicians: Marlene Hallstrom, organist; St. James Choir
Candles
The first Christians met at night
in private homes, underground
catacombs and caves. As a
result, oil lamps were
necessary. As Christian worship
was legalized and moved to
daylight hours, the use of lamps
(and, later, candles) remained,
transformed from a practical
purpose to a symbolic one: as
Christ is the Light of the World,
candles symbolize Christ’s
presence.
Flowers
Except in penitential seasons
(such as Lent) when the
austerity of the sanctuary
reflects the seasonal themes of
introspection, repentance and
spiritual pilgrimage, flowers
behind the altar are a reminder
of God’s lavish gifts in the
beauty of nature. They also
offer members of the
congregation opportunity to
remember and give thanks for
anniversaries and birthdays, the
lives of departed family
members and friends or other
special events.
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WHOEVER YOU ARE AND WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF ON YOUR JOURNEY OF FAITH,
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
You will hear these words every week at St. James as we invite you to join us for the Word and Sacraments that are God’s gifts to all. It does not matter who you are, what you look like, what you have done in the past, or who you love. God’s grace is not petty; it is not earned. It is radical and universal.
We at St. James seek to mirror God’s healing love by making this community a safe place for skeptics, doubters, seekers, those who have been wounded by the church, those who have never darkened its doors, those who have wandered, as well as new believers and those who have never left. As a diverse community we have discovered in God a oneness greater than our differences. We have come to know that our variety reflects the divine comprehensiveness of God.
Engaging God is a life-long process. Wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, we believe God invites you to keep traveling. In some subtle or profound way, the Spirit of God drew you here. Our hearts are open to God and to you.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Loving ~ Liberating ~ Life-Giving
The Rev. Dawn M. Frankfurt, Rector The Rev. Dillon Green, Curate The Rev. Jeff Roper, Deacon
Marlene Hallstrom, Organist and Director of Music Chelsea Whipple, Director of Programs
Susan Stallings, Bookkeeper Deb Gruver, Administrative/Communications Assistant
Jose Alonso, Sexton
Associated Clergy The Rev. Joseph Bayles, Associated Priest
The Rev. Sam Criss, Associated Priest The Rev. Deedee Evans, Deacon Emerita
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