Sunday, November 14, 2021, The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Eucharist

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

T HE H OLY E UCHARIST November 14, 2021

Welcome to the Monastery Chapel.

We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship.

Prelude

Toccata; Recercar chromaticho (Messa delli Apostoli)

Entrance Hymn

O day of radiant gladness

Girolamo Frescobaldi Hymnal 48

1. O day of radiant gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, most beautiful, most bright; this day the high and lowly, through ages joined in tune, sing, “Holy, holy, holy,” to the great God Triune.

3. This day, God’s people meeting, his Holy Scripture hear; his living presence greeting, through Bread and Wine made near.

We journey on, believing, renewed with heavenly might, from grace more grace receiving on this blest day of light.

2. This day at the creation, the light first had its birth; this day for our salvation Christ rose from depths of earth; this day our Lord victorious the Spirit sent from heaven, and thus this day most glorious a triple light was given.

4. That light our hope sustaining, we walk the pilgrim way, at length our rest attaining, our endless Sabbath day.

We sing to thee our praises, O Father, Spirit, Son; the Church her voice upraises to thee, blest Three in One.

Words: Sts. 1–2, Christopher Wordsworth (1807–1885), alt.; st. 3, Charles P. Price (b. 1920) Copyright © 1982, Charles P. Price; st. 4, Hymnal 1982 Copyright © The Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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Collect for Purity Presider Almighty God, People 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.

Hymn of Praise

Gloria

Healey Willan: Missa Maria Magdalena

1.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

4.

you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us;

2.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

5.

you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.

6.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

7.

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

3.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,

Collect of the Day Presider Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

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The Word of God First Lesson Daniel 12:1–3 “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Psalm Psalm Psalm 16

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Second Lesson Hebrews 10:11–25 And every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds,” he also adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”

Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

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Gospel Reading Mark 13:1–8 As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”

When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?” Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.

The Sermon

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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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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 worshiped 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.

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Hymnal S 105

The Prayers of the People Confession and Absolution of Sin Presider Most merciful God, People 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.

As announced

The Peace Offertory Hymn

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor

Hymnal 307

1. Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor, first-begotten from the dead.

Thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy people’s head.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Jesus, true and living bread!

4. Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou wast slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Cleansing us from every stain.

2. Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith’s discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou art here, we ask not how.

5. Life-imparting heavenly Manna, smitten Rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship thee, the Lamb who died.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Risen, ascended, glorified!

3. Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem, here as there thine angels hail thee, branch and flower of Jesse’s stem.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

We in worship join with them.

Words: George Hugh Bourne (1840–1925), alt.

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The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving

Sanctus, Holy, Holy…

Healey Willan: Missa Maria Magdalena

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, 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.

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymnal S 148

Fraction Anthem

Healey Willan: Missa Maria Magdalena

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.

Collect of Longing Presider Loving Father, we who are physically distant now groan inwardly as we await the day when we are restored to the company of our neighbors and brought to the fullness of your presence in the Eucharistic feast. Comfort us in our longing to be near each other, assure us of your indwelling presence, and hasten the day when we will abide with you and all our beloved siblings in that kingdom where there is neither sorrow nor crying but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior.

People Amen.

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Post Communion Hymn

All my hope on God is founded

Hymnal 665

1. All my hope on God is founded; he doth still my trust renew, me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true.

God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own.

4. Daily doth the almighty Giver bounteous gifts on us bestow; his desire our soul delighteth, pleasure leads us where we go.

Love doth stand at his hand; joy doth wait on his command.

2. Mortal pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray our trust; though with care and toil we build them, tower and temple fall to dust.

But God’s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower.

5. Still from earth to God eternal sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ, his Son. Christ doth call one and all: ye who follow shall not fall.

3. God’s great goodness e’er endureth, deep his wisdom passing thought: splendor, light, and life attend him, beauty springeth out of nought.

Evermore from his store newborn worlds rise and adore.

Words: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844–1930), alt., after Joachim Neander (1650–1680)

Prayer After Communion Presider Let us pray.

Eternal God, People heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.

Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing and Dismissal Postlude

Canzon Post Commune (Messa delli Apostoli)

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Announcements As the weather turns colder…

The Brothers will be glad to greet you after the Eucharist, on the plaza outside the chapel, before you head home.

Bundle Up! With the cooler weather coming we encourage you to bundle up when you come to Church on Sundays. At least for the next few weeks we will be keeping the doors and windows of the chapel open as a way to enhance the ventilation. You may want to come equipped with hats and coats to help keep yourself warm!

Singing Please remember that for the time being we invite you to all the Brothers to sing the hymns and service music during the Eucharist on your behalf. You are welcome to follow along with the words in the service bulletin.

Thanksgiving Day We will be livestreaming the Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 25 November. Please join us online in real time, or in virtual time.

Online Programs Our online programs for the fall are now listed on www.ssje.org/programs/ Please help us get the word out to new people by forwarding the link to your family and friends.

Livestreamed Worship We continue to livestream many of our services. For a schedule of livestreamed services go to www.ssje.org/chapel/ The webpage also includes the hymn board to help you follow the hymns, canticles, and psalms. For some services a leaflet is included on the page as well. Invite others to join us online as well.

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❖ Br. Geoffrey Tristram, Presider Br. Jim Woodrum, Preacher Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist ❖

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The Monastery as Sanctuary We want our Monastery to be a sanctuary for our guests and for the Brothers. Please silence your electronic devices. We also ask you not to photograph, video, or record services in the Chapel, or to photograph other guests or Brothers without their express permission.