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THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY JANUARY 14TH, 2018 + 11:00 A. M. The Word of God PRELUDE

“Agincourt Hymn”

By: John Dunstable

At the Procession, all STAND and sing together.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

449, O Love, how deep, how broad, how high

OPENING ACCLAMATION AND COLLECT FOR PURITY Celebrant: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit People: And blessed be His Kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

All: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and

from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

SUMMARY OF THE LAW Celebrant: Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 22:37-40

KYRIE Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

GLORIA

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Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Hymnal #S280

Setting By: Robert Powell

SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: People:

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is

the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FIRST LESSON

Romans 8:13-17

The readings may be found on the inside of the back page of the program jacket.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM

Psalm 2:7-12

Setting By: Peter Hallock

Choir: You are my Son. This day have I begotten you.

People:

Choir: Why this tumult among nations, among peoples this useless murmuring?

They arise, the kings of the earth, princes plot against the Lord and his Anointed.

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People: You are my Son. This day have I begotten you.

Choir: “Come, let us break their fetters, come, let us cast off their yoke.”

God who sits in the heavens laughs, the Lord is laughing them to scorn.

People: You are my Son. This day have I begotten you.

Choir: Then God will speak in anger, and in rage will strike them with terror.

“It is I who have set up my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

People: You are my Son. This day have I begotten you.

Choir: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son. It is I who have begotten you this day.

Ask and I shall bequeath you the nations, put the ends of the earth in your possession.

People: You are my Son. This day have I begotten you.

HYMN

121, Christ, when for us you were baptized CAITHNESS

GOSPEL Reader: People:

Mark 1:4-13 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The readings may be found on the inside of the back page of the program jacket.

Reader: People:

SERMON

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The Gospel of our Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Rev. Gregory M. Smith Rector

NICENE CREED All: 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; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.

He 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.

At the conclusion of the Creed, Please KNEEL as you are able.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE After each bidding there is a time for the Clergy and People to add their own prayers, silently or aloud.

Celebrant Reader:

People:

Let us pray for the Church and for the world, saying, “Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.�

For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

Hear our prayer.

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For Foley, our Archbishop, and Mark, our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people of our diocese and congregation, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: For all those who proclaim the Gospel at home and abroad; and for all who teach and disciple others, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: For all those who departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection, in thanksgiving let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. You are invited to add your prayers either silently or aloud.

Lord, in your mercy.

People: Hear our prayer.

Celebrant: Heavenly Father, grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Reader:

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth

is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God. 1 John 1:8-9 Celebrant: Most merciful God,

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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 your Son 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.

People:

Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has

promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and with true faith turn to him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

COMFORTABLE WORDS Celebrant: Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

1 Timothy 1:15 If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the perfect offering for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:1-2 Please stand.

+GREETING OF PEACE Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And with your spirit.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Rev. Gregory M. Smith

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The Holy Communion OFFERTORY SENTENCE ANTHEM Choir:

“Jesus came from Nazareth”

By: Bruce Neswick Mark 1:9

Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

From wilderness to Jordan came the final prophet to proclaim that judgment soon was to begin to punish Israel for their sin.

Although of Abraham’s descent, since all have sinned, all must repent, and, like the Gentiles undergo a baptism, and its import show.

But when Christ came, no judgment dire Did he pronounce with venging fire; Himself the baptism underwent, the sinless, perfect penitent.

On him the spirit as a dove descended, and the Father’s love Voiced his approval that the Son Mankind’s salvation had begun.

All glory, Lord, to you we pray for your Epiphany today; and to the Father tribute bring, as by the spirit here we sing. Amen.

At the conclusion of the Anthem, all stand and sing together the Presentation Hymn.

PRESENTATION HYMN

HYMN 380, stanza 3 OLD 100

All: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SURSUM CORDA Celebrant:

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The Lord be with you.

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People:

People:

And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is just and right so to do.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to

give thanks to you, Father Almighty.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who took on our mortal flesh to reveal His glory; that he might bring us out of darkness and into his own glorious light.

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

SANCTUS

S–125

Setting By: Richard Proulx

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in your tender mercy, you gave your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our Celebrant:

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redemption. He offered himself and made, once for all time, a perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He instituted this remembrance of his passion and death, which he commanded us to continue until he comes again. So now, Father, we ask you to bless and sanctify, with your Word and Holy Spirit, these gifts of bread and wine that we may partake of his most blessed Body and Blood.

On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it,* and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.”

After supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

Lord and heavenly Father, with these holy gifts we celebrate the memorial instituted by your beloved Son, remembering his passion and death, his resurrection and ascension, and his promise to come again. Grant that by his merits and death, and through faith in his Blood, we and your whole Church may receive forgiveness of our sins and all other benefits of his passion, making us one body with him that he may dwell in us, and we in him. And here we offer to you, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a living sacrifice, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 forever. Amen.

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

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trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

THE FRACTION Celebrant: People:

Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed, once and for all upon the cross.

Therefore let us keep the feast.

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS All: We do not presume to come to this your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your Table. But you are the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

John 1:29, Revelation 19:9

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Holy Communion is an open and welcoming Table as the Lord himself is the host of this meal. All who have been baptized are invited forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Those who prefer not to receive Communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing.

ANTHEM

“The Blessed Son of God”

By: R. Vaughan Williams

Soloists: The blessed son of God only In a crib full poor did lie; With our poor flesh and our poor blood Was clothed that everlasting good.

Kyrie eleison.

The Lord Christ Jesu, God’s son dear, 11

Was a guest and a stranger here; Us for to bring from misery, That we might live eternally.

Kyrie eleison.

All this did he for us freely, For to declare his great mercy; All Christendom be merry therefore, And give him thanks for evermore, Kyrie eleison.

MEDITATION

“Fantasy on “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” Setting by: Alan Mahnke

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Celebrant: Let us pray.

All: Heavenly Father, 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 your Son, and heirs of your eternal Kingdom.

And now Father, send us out into the world to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

BLESSING May the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Celebrant:

DISMISSAL Celebrant: Alleluia, let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of People:

the Spirit.

Thanks be to God, Alleluia.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN

460, Alleluia! sing to Jesus!

HYFRYDOL

POSTLUDE 12

“Hornpipe”

By: John S. Dixon