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St. Augustine’s Church is a Christ-centered ministry where every-one is invited and welcome. We are a loving Christian body that seeks to enhance spirituality and community.

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(No Service during Summer)

10:30 AM Sung Eucharist

2:00 - 4:00 PM Pastoral Visitations

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12 Noon Healing Service with Holy Eucharist

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ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense J.G. Walther

Opening Hymn Give Me Jesus (3) #91 (LEVAS)

THE WORD OF GOD

Opening Acclamation BCP pg. 355

Gloria In Excelsis S280 (Hymnal)

The Collect : The Third Sunday after the Epiphany BCP pg. 215

The First Reading Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19 BCP pg. 606

The Epistle 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Sequence Hymn Go Preach My Gospel (5) #161 (LEVAS)

The Holy Gospel Luke 4:14-21

THE SERMON “ A Voice for the Voiceless“

by Wilson Estil

The Nicene Creed BCP pg. 358

Prayers Of The People (Unknown Source)

Confession of Sin BCP pg. 359

The Peace BCP pg. 360

THE OFFERTORY

Offertory Music God Is Love KK Patterson

Offertory Hymn God Is Love (3) #379 (LEVAS)

The Doxology

THE HOLY COMMUNION:

The Great Thanksgiving BCP pg. 367

Sanctus ET Benedictus S125 (HYMNAL)

Memorial Acclamation

The Lord’s Prayer

The Fraction Anthem

Agnus Dei #270 (LEVAS)

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Administration of the Sacrament

Communion Hymn Amazing Grace (5) #181(LEVAS)

Homeless/Soup Kitchen Offering

Welcome & Announcements

Post Communion Prayer Onscreen

Recessional Hymn Jesus Shall Reign (5) #544 (Hymnal)

Dismissal BCP p. 366

Postlude Simple Gifts W. Held

“A Voice for the Voiceless”

BCP (Book of Common Prayer) LEVAS (Lift Every Voice & Sing) Hymnal 1982 OSOP (One Song of Praise) EOW1 (Enriching Our Worship 1)

The Third Sunday after

the Epiphany

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THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY: JANUARY 27, 2019

The Clergy’s

Corner

After reading today’s gospel, I was tempted to title the sermon: “Hello, my name is Jesus of Nazareth and I am a candidate.” My concern was that some people might start asking questions like: “What of-fice is he running for? Is he planning a coup to over-throw the governor or the emperor? Candidate for what?” I couldn’t come up with the right word to put after candidate, so I decided to title the ser-

mon: A voice for the voiceless. This title does not take away the cen-tral point of the message; it just sounds less political. Let’s look at the reading and the events which were taking place at that time.

We know that the people of Israel were in great distress and they were waiting for a liberator. They envisioned a strong and powerful leader who would take them out of bondage and alleviate their suffering, their pain and sorrow. The Bible says that Jesus “came to Nazareth where he had been brought up and as his custom went to the syna-gogue.” He was a regular attendee and probably read the scripture be-fore in that synagogue. The Book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Then Jesus began to read by saying to them: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and re-covery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

If they were following a liturgy, like we do in our church, it’s very like-ly that was the reading for the day. After the reading, Jesus probably said: “The word of the Lord.” Instead of the people answering: “Thanks be to God.”, the people started to look at him as if he was not finished. The scripture says: “The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him.”

Jesus had many followers, including some members of his family. I want you to imagine with me a scenario where Jesus went back to his seat and sat right next to John the Baptist. John knew the deal about Jesus. In fact, John was the one sent to prepare the way for the Lord

“A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS” by Wilson Estil

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in the wilderness and he probably doesn’t want people to wrongfully believe that he was the Messiah. So, it was a relief for the impatient audience, when Jesus finally says, “Today, this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” In other words, “My name is Jesus and I am the candi-date who will make this happen.”

In any declaration of candidacy, a good number of people will support your ideas and embrace the cause that you are about to fight for. Some people are going to be happy, others are going to be sad. Many will start to criticize you; others again will start making stories and digging dirt on you. They will attack your family, question your identity. “Jesus! Isn’t he the son of Mary and Joseph? He lives five blocks from me. How could he claim to be the son of God? I want to see his birth certificate.”

Jesus returned to Nazareth with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was humble. He wasn’t there to provoke anyone. He was an active partici-pant at the service. However, his comments at the end of the reading seemed to indicate that he wanted to establish a program that would reverse the corrupt values of establishment. He announced an era of peace, prosperity and freedom, where hunger would be no more and where there would be equilibrium among people of different social classes.

By using prophet Isaiah’s words, Jesus not only reminded us that that program was the plan of God hundreds of years ago, but also presented himself as the fulfillment of God’s promise to the people of Israel and to the whole world. Jews and gentiles therefore can benefit from the universality of his salvation plan.

Jesus’ mission was to reach out to the poor, to give freedom to the prisoners, to restore the sight of the blind, to deliver people from bondage, to tell the oppressed and the marginalized that they too are children of a loving and compassionate God. They have the same right as everyone else to live a life with peace, freedom, prosperity and dig-nity.

We don’t have to wait to get to heaven to start living life abundantly. Harvey Perkins, in the South East Asia Journal of Theology, wrote: “Jesus’ policy is not only to build a spiritual heaven but also to include the appeal for a just human society. Establishing the Reign of God will

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not be confined to the level of human heart but include the premise of political or social reality”.

The apostles, following the steps of Jesus, tried to implement this pro-gram in the early Christian community. They practiced a life of sharing, where everyone has enough, and no one has too much. In the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, we read: “They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship of the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions and goods and parted to all men, as every man had need.” (Acts 2:42-47)

The Church nowadays seems to abandon Jesus’ plan for humankind. There is a constant struggle of conformity to the values of the oppressive and established system. To protect someone’s selfish interest or our own interest, we tend to stay silent to the cry and need of the marginalized of our society. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote: “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty of the bad people, but the silence over that by the good people. Our lives begin to end the day that we become si-lent about things that matter.”

Sisters and brothers in Christ, our plan cannot contradict God’s plan. In a world that is becoming increasingly violent, heartless, cruel, and insen-sitive to the needs of others, we Christians must stand together and pro-claim the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us all open our ears and our hearts to God’s calling. Then and only then, we can be the voice for the voiceless. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Wilson Estil

The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two: Eucharist Prayer A The Third Sunday after the Epiphany:

Year C, RCL January 27, 2019

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HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

PRELUDE J.G. WALTHER

JESUS CHRIST, MY SURE DEFENSE

OPENING HYMN GIVE ME JESUS (3) #91 (LEVAS)

THE WORD OF GOD

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

When appointed, the following hymn or some other song of praise is sung or said, all standing

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS #S280(Hymnal)

Glory to God in the highest and peace to his 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 Celebrant says to the people

God be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

The Celebrant says the Collects.



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THE COLLECT

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: pg. 215

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Realizing the ways that we fall short of God’s law and his hopes and plans for our lives, we may want to weep, like those who hear God’s word in Nehemiah today; but more important than our sorrow and sin is God’s hope, as those who hear are told, “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” A reading (lesson) from the Book of the Prophet Nehemiah:

All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people answered, "Amen, Amen," lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.

And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom



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nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people

All Thanks be to God

THE RESPONSE

Psalm 19 Caeli enarrant BCP Pg. 606 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, *

and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2 One day tells its tale to another, *

and one night imparts knowledge to another. 3 Although they have no words or language, *

and their voices are not heard, 4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, *

and their message to the ends of the world. 5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *

it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course.

6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens

and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect

and revives the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.

8 The statutes of the LORD are just

and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes.



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9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold,

more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.

11 By them also is your servant enlightened, *

and in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can tell how often he offends? *

cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;

let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my

heart be acceptable in your sight, * O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

THE EPISTLE

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

In humility we learn that all parts, all parties, are welcome and needed in God’s kingdom. The young and the old, the rich and the poor, people of all colors and political persuasions, we may all contribute to God’s kingdom and be made into his great people. A reading (lesson) from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians:

Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit



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we were all baptized into one body--Jews or Greeks, slaves or free--and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.

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

SEQUENCE HYMN GO PREACH MY GOSPEL (5) #161(LEVAS)

The Celebrant says to the people

God be with you. All And also with you.



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THE HOLY GOSPEL

Luke 4:14-21

Jesus makes a stunning assertion in his home church. His comrades are suspicious of his prophecy, leaving readers to wonder whether we discount wise people in our own midst.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke All Glory to you, Lord Christ

Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives

and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free,

to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."

And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

The Gospel of the Lord All Praise to you, Lord Christ

SEQUENCE HYMN GO PREACH MY GOSPEL (5) #161(LEVAS)



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THE SERMON: A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

by Wilson Estil After reading today’s gospel, I was tempted to title the sermon: “Hello, my name is Jesus of Nazareth and I am a candidate.” My concern was that some people might start asking questions like: “What office is he running for? Is he planning a coup to overthrow the governor or the emperor? Candidate for what?” I couldn’t come up with the right word to put after candidate, so I decided to title the sermon: A voice for the voiceless. This title does not take away the central point of the message; it just sounds less political. Let’s look at the reading and the events which were taking place at that time.

We know that the people of Israel were in great distress and they were waiting for a liberator. They envisioned a strong and powerful leader who would take them out of bondage and alleviate their suffering, their pain and sorrow. The Bible says that Jesus “came to Nazareth where he had been brought up and as his custom went to the synagogue.” He was a regular attendee and probably read the scripture before in that synagogue. The Book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Then Jesus began to read by saying to them: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

If they were following a liturgy, like we do in our church, it’s very likely that was the reading for the day. After the reading, Jesus probably said: “The word of the Lord.” Instead of the people answering: “Thanks be to God.”, the people started to look at him as if he was not finished. The scripture says: “The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him.”

Jesus had many followers, including some members of his family. I want you to imagine with me a scenario where Jesus went back to his seat and sat right next to John the Baptist. John knew the deal about Jesus. In fact, John was the one sent to prepare the way for the Lord in the wilderness and he probably doesn’t want people to wrongfully believe that he was the Messiah. So, it was a relief for the impatient audience, when Jesus finally says, “Today, this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” In other words, “My name is Jesus and I am the candidate who will make this happen.”

In any declaration of candidacy, a good number of people will support your ideas and embrace the cause that you are about to fight for. Some people are going to be happy, others are going to be sad. Many will start to criticize you; others



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again will start making stories and digging dirt on you. They will attack your family, question your identity. “Jesus! Isn’t he the son of Mary and Joseph? He lives five blocks from me. How could he claim to be the son of God? I want to see his birth certificate.”

Jesus returned to Nazareth with the power of the Holy Spirit. He was humble. He wasn’t there to provoke anyone. He was an active participant at the service. However, his comments at the end of the reading seemed to indicate that he wanted to establish a program that would reverse the corrupt values of establishment. He announced an era of peace, prosperity and freedom, where hunger would be no more and where there would be equilibrium among people of different social classes.

By using prophet Isaiah’s words, Jesus not only reminded us that that program was the plan of God hundreds of years ago, but also presented himself as the fulfillment of God’s promise to the people of Israel and to the whole world. Jews and gentiles therefore can benefit from the universality of his salvation plan.

Jesus’ mission was to reach out to the poor, to give freedom to the prisoners, to restore the sight of the blind, to deliver people from bondage, to tell the oppressed and the marginalized that they too are children of a loving and compassionate God. They have the same right as everyone else to live a life with peace, freedom, prosperity and dignity.

We don’t have to wait to get to heaven to start living life abundantly. Harvey Perkins, in the South East Asia Journal of Theology, wrote: “Jesus’ policy is not only to build a spiritual heaven but also to include the appeal for a just human society. Establishing the Reign of God will not be confined to the level of human heart but include the premise of political or social reality”.

The apostles, following the steps of Jesus, tried to implement this program in the early Christian community. They practiced a life of sharing, where everyone has enough, and no one has too much. In the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, we read: “They devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship of the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions and goods and parted to all men, as every man had need.” (Acts 2:42-47)

The Church nowadays seems to abandon Jesus’ plan for humankind. There is a constant struggle of conformity to the values of the oppressive and established system. To protect someone’s selfish interest or our own interest, we tend to stay silent to the cry and need of the marginalized of our society. Martin Luther



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King Jr. wrote: “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty of the bad people, but the silence over that by the good people. Our lives begin to end the day that we become silent about things that matter.”

Sisters and brothers in Christ, our plan cannot contradict God’s plan. In a world that is becoming increasingly violent, heartless, cruel, and insensitive to the needs of others, we Christians must stand together and proclaim the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us all open our ears and our hearts to God’s calling. Then and only then, we can be the voice for the voiceless.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

THE NICENE CREED BCP p. 358 We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, 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.



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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. 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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: (Unknown Source) The Leader and People pray responsively

Let us pray for peace in the Church and in the world.

With all our heart and all our mind, we pray to you, O Lord:

Make us instruments of your peace.

For the peace of the world; that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is hatred, let us sow love.

For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is injury, let us sow pardon.

For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is discord, let us sow union.

For those who do not yet believe, for those who have lost their faith, and those in despair and darkness that they may receive the light of the faith, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is doubt, let us sow faith.



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For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, especially those who have asked of our prayers, for all who suffer and those who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is despair, let us sow hope. For the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church especially in the diocese of New York for this church of St Augustine’s, and all who are gathered to pray, all over the universe, that in faithful witness we may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is darkness, let us sow light. For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, for all the departed and those who are grieving, may they find comfort and be at peace, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is sadness, let us sow joy.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others

(people may offer their prayers, either silently or aloud).

Silence

Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Confession and Absolution

The Deacon or Celebrant says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

Minister and People 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.

The Priest, stands and says



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Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive 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 BCP PG. 360

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

Celebrant The peace of God be always with you. All And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy Communion

The Celebrant begins the Offertory with the following sentence.

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

THE OFFERTORY GOD IS LOVE KK PATTERSON

OFFERTORY HYMN GOD IS LOVE (3) #379 (LEVAS)

THE DOXOLOGY

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

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

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

The people stand or kneel.



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Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Then the Celebrant continues

Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus et Benedictus #S125 (1982 HYMNAL)

Celebrant and People

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of mercy and grace, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then 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, the 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.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

[En la noche en que fue entregado al sufrimiento y a la muerte, nuestro Señor Jesucristo tomó pan; y dándote gracias, lo partió y lo dio a sus discípulos, y dijo: "Tomen y coman. Este es mi Cuerpo, entregado por TODOS. Hagan esto como memorial mío"]

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



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disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for ALL. Do this for the remembrance of me."

["Después de la cena tomó el cáliz; y dándote gracias, se lo entregó, y dijo: "Beban todos de él. Esta es mi Sangre del nuevo Pacto, sangre derramada por TODOS para el perdón de los pecados. Siempre que lo beban, háganlo como memorial mío".]

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 ALL for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:


Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, 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 Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing,



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THE LORD’S PRAYER

People and Celebrant

Our Father, which 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 debts, As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then may be said

FRACTION ANTHEM

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

AGNUS DEI #270 (LEVAS)

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Grant us Peace

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God; Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people. The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words:



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The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.] The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]

When necessary, the Celebrant consecrates additional bread and wine, using the form on page 408. During the ministration of Communion, hymns, psalms, or anthems may be sung.

COMMUNION HYMN: AMAZING GRACE (5) #181(LEVAS)

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.


God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and the 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 forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN: JESUS SHALL REIGN (5) #544 (HYMNAL)

The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. All Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

POSTLUDE SIMPLE GIFTS W. HELD

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Dear Parishioners,

When the house of God can reflect God’s glory, what a great blessing for those who

worship him!

Beloveds, it is an expression of our gratitude

to offer flowers for the altar every Sunday.

1As we are coming together and can feel God’s blessings among us, we should think

of beautifying our worship space.

Donations of flowers are welcomed. Envelopes are available on the back for financial donations if you want to contribute. If you care to

bring flowers you pick yourself, that’s even better!

Let us make this space sacred and beautiful!

Dear Friends & Parishioners;

Joins Us every Wednesday before the

noon Eucharist and Healing Service.

Come sit, pray, meditate or just rest and listen to twenty minutes of music on

the King of Instruments. (free to all)

Carolyn Bensen, Director of Music

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Photos of Martin Luther King Day

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A N NO UN CE M E NT S

We are happy that you have come to

worship with us. If you have no church

home, we invite you to unite with us.

Please complete one of the Parish Cen-

sus Forms, located on the table in the

back of the church. You may give it to an

usher and we will be in touch with you

very soon. However, if you are just

passing through, we are honored by your

presence, and we wish you Godspeed as

you complete your journey.

Daily Lectionary Readings

Monday: AM Psalm 41,52; PM Psalm 44

Isa. 48:1-11; Gal. 1:1-17; Mark 5:21-43

Tuesday: AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47,48;

Isa. 48:12-21; Gal 1:18-2:10; Mark 6:1-13

Wednesday: AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm

49, [53]; Isa 49:1-12; Gal 2:11-21; Mark

6:13-29

Thursday: AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [ 59,60]

or 118; Isa. 49:13-23; Gal 3:1-14; Mark 6:30-

46

Friday: AM Psalm 40,54; PM Psalm 51

Isa. 50:1-11; Gal 3:15-22; Mark 6:47-56

Saturday: AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138,

139:1-17 (18-23) ; Isa. 51:1-8; Gal 3:23-29;

Mark 7:1-23

Please Join Us for :

The Healing Service every

Wednesday at 12:00 noon,

in the church.

We invite you to join St. A’s Prayer Line on

W e d n e s d a y s a t 9 : 0 0 P M ·

Dial (212) 673-5300 between 8:45—10:00

PM.

SCOPE- “Senior Citizen (Church) Out-

reach Program and Eldership” is seeking

volunteers.

It would be great to have some help to

develop a ministry for the Seniors to

include health care/advice and other

activities.

Please contact Mrs. Irene Alladice or Fr.

Nat if you wish to respond to this call.

Coming Up Next

Need Prayer?

Call the church office and request that

your name be added to our prayer list.

Let us know when you are available so

we may visit you or pray with you over the

phone.

If you are celebrating a special occasion;

birthday, anniversary, etc. please let us

know so we may offer congratulations to

you.

We are accepting Articles and Advertise-

ments to publish in the St Augustine's

eCho.

During our worship, please remember to

put your phone on vibe or silent. But we

invite you to use them if you want to

record the entire (or part of) the service,

take pictures, post video on Facebook,

Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. Let your

friends know you are at St Augustine’s.

We are a Techno-Friendly Church.

Free Caregiver support services Care

NYC provides free: Respite Services (in-

home or adult care); Long-term care

planning; Assistance applying for Medi-

caid and other benefits; Counseling with

understanding professionals; Peer sup-

port groups wellness activities, education

and caregiver skills; Cultural trips to take

with your loved one and MORE!

Call:718-906-0669 212. 349.2770x215

or email: [email protected]

Services available in English and

Spanish

Pastoral Visitations: Please express your

desire to receive a visit or communion if

you cannot make it to church. We will do

our best to come visit you between 2-4

PM on Sundays.

Moving Forward: My hope and prayer is

that we can get together as one commu-

nity to be God’s people and presence on

the LES. I am asking for your prayers in

this important new chapter of our lives, I

want you to know that every day I also

pray for you all. Together in Christ

Father Nat.

Welcome

Bienvenido

Bienvenue

Nou kontan wè w

PHONE LINE PRAYER


Weekly

Collections

January January

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2019 2018

Pledges $300.00

Open Plate $30.00

Special

Services

Regular

Support

Special

Offerings

Men’s Guild

St. Augustine’s

Anniversary

Tenants

Rentals Episcopal

Charities

St. Augustine

Youth

Soup Kitchen $61.00 St. Augustine’s

Project

Building Fund

ECW Donation

Parking Lot Other External

Sources

Total $391.00

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Shut-Ins/Homebound: Velda Alleyne, Ellen Bradley, Annie Garcia, Norberta

Mieles.

Prayers: Lester Allen, Carline Aupont, Sandra Brown, Juan Cosme, Minnie Curry

and family, Ellen Daley, Maybelle & Stanford Daly, Diane Ellis, Robert & Vernes-

tine Exum, Sanford Exum and Family, Iris Faulkner, Evelyn Fleming, Faith and

Grace Garfield, Mildred Hancock, Bernice Henry, Rev. Deacon Edgar Hopper,

Joyce Johnson, Kenny Johnson, LaVerne Johnson, The Krauser Family, James Leung, Hattie Mitchell and Family, Daryl Moore, Lula Moore, Marissa Nicolo,

James Rainge, Lawrence Rainge, James Robinson-Parran, Beverly Rosario, Oland

Saltes, Sandra Slater, Sylvan Stoner, Rodger Taylor, Yvonne Ward, Tyrone Wong,

Gladys Saint-Pierre, Noelia Gonzalez, The Rev. Rosalind Brathwaite, Laura Harvin

& Family, Jayvon Cotton, Sarah Banks, Alix Cangé, Ethel Moore, Carl Johnson

Armed forces: David Mason, Jr.

We ask God’s blessings for those celebrating their birthdays in January

especially:

1st Christian Curry, Janice Kikuchi; 2nd Mason O’Neal; 3rd Emmanu-

el Cox, Donita Ellis, Shanya Ellison; 4th Anna Archibald, James

Harvin, Evelyn Fleming, Shavon Munchez, Alia O’Neal; 5th Robert Ex-

um; 7th Gary Clyne; 9th Khalid Seña; 10th Christopher Martinez;

11th Christopher Morris; 12th Harry Taylor; 14th Ronise Cox-Clark; 18th Valerie Scott; 23rd Oland Saltes; 24th Alexander Archibald;

25th Evelyn Holloman, Joyce Johnson; 28th Valburg Krauser, Deborah Taylor;

30th Patricia Taylor; 31st Charlene Hallal.

If you would like to add your name to the monthly birthday list, please

email us at [email protected]

We pray for those who have died: Doadie Brown, Ronald Brown, Isa Coker, Rob-

ert and Mittie Frances Combs, Percy Daglow Sr., Wanda Daley, Frances Diaz,

Harry & Dorothy Fiyalko, Luis Garcia, Etta Green, Dorothy Henderson, Inez Kiku-

chi, Cheryl Krauser, Vernell Langley, Diane McDowell, Geraldine Newkirk, Evelyn

Newlin, Jacynth Orridge, Hector Peňa, Alice Saltes Richards, Dorothy Rodriguez,

Nancy Scott, Alma Suarez, Eleanor Suriel, Sylvia Fergusson-Sylvah and Romulus

Sylvah, Harriett Marshall-Taylor, Isaac & Gwendolyn Pinder-Taylor, Donald Wil-

liams, Esther Juanita Dawson, Lucille Williams, Minnie Williams, Rev. Deacon

Nydia Flores, Florence Taylor, John Joseph, Marlene Ward-Torain, Edward Phil-

lips (Father Tally), Edward “Tyler” Tyler, Sandra Garcia-Combs

The S t . Augus tine ’ s eCho is a newsletter to keep our members and the larger community info rmed about wha t is happen ing a t S t Augus tine ’s and beyond. We welcome s tory contr ibu to rs to submit a r t ic les , poetry , advert is ing, and any info rmat ion one may want to share . P lease submit your con tr ibu tion by e-ma i l to info@staugnyc. o rg no late r than on Wednesdays fo r the Sunday ed it ion .

The Staff:

The Rev. Nathanael Saint-Pierre,

MIS, MCPD, Rector

(917) 232-9583

[email protected]

Ms. O’mayra Rivera (Maya);

Administrative Assistant

([email protected])

Ms. Carolyn Bensen;

Director of Music

Mr. Sylvan Stoner; Bookkeeper

([email protected])

Ms. Barbara H. King,

Event Coordinator

Mr. Oland Saltes, Verger

Mr. Luis Montano,

Buildings & Grounds

The St. Augustine’s Project

www.staugsproject.org

Barbara King

Minnie Curry

Sandra Walker

The Vestry:

Ms. Irene Alladice, Warden

Ms. Susan Brown, Warden

2018

Mr. Christopher Morris

Ms. Annette Dudley

Ms. Barbara H. King, Clerk

Mr. Oland Saltes

2019

Ms. Valerie Scott

Ms. Dinah Williams

Ms. Bobby Wright

In an effort to reach a broad audience, St. Augustine’s Church occasionally records, through video and photography, its services for publication on the Internet. Your attendance

at a service or event constitutes your consent to be included in any filming, photographing, audio recording or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, including

publicity and promotion.

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Office Hours

9:00-12:00/1:00-4:00

Church: 286-290 Henry Street

Office: 333 Madison Street

New York, New York 10002

T: (212) 673-5300 -- F: (212) 673-5201

Email: [email protected]

Website:

http://www. staugnyc.org

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