Thank you for coming and joining us for worship today. We are grateful for your presence with us. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we ask you to please see an usher to fill out either the guest book or a visitor card so that we might appropriately respond to your presence with us.
The congregation’s spoken parts and hymns of the liturgy are found in this bulletin. Hymns have been taken from either the Hymnal 1982 or Lift Every Voice and Sing (both of which are found in the pews next to you.)
The Sunday School classroom, Parish Hall, and a unisex bathroom are accessed through the hallway on the north side of the sanctuary. The doors on the left side of the sanctuary will take you to this hallway. At the time of the distribution of Communion, the ushers will invite interested individuals to come forward by row to the altar rail to receive either the Sacrament or a blessing from the priest (either standing or kneeling). In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians regardless of age and denomination are invited to receive the Sacrament. To receive the Sacrament, extend your hands and you will be offered the blessed bread and wine in a self-contained kit to consume at the rail. If you desire to receive a blessing instead of the Sacrament, fold your arms over your heart as a sign to the priest, who will offer you a blessing.
We hope that your time today is spiritually nourishing and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you again soon. May God bless you today with joy and peace.
Physical Posture
At various times in the liturgy the congregation stands, sits, and kneels. Traditionally we stood to praise God, kneeled to pray, and sat to hear the Word of God. Over time, standing has come to be understood as an equally appropriate physical posture for prayer. Through the bulletin you will find italicized notations where we tend to move from one posture to another. At all times, however, know that you are welcome and encouraged to do that which seems appropriate for you physically and spiritually.
Live Stream Notice
Please be advised that this public service of worship will be live streamed, and that your image and or that of any image of any children or vulnerable persons in your care may be shown by way of Zoom, YouTube, or other social media platforms. Your presence in Church communicates your agreement and willingness to be photographed, filmed, and or otherwise recorded, and you also agree to the use of such images in any and all media.
Bulletin Cover
"Bread and Wine"
From Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.
THE WORD OF GOD
Prelude
“He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!”
Wood
Welcome
Entrance Hymn
Please stand as able and sing. The Hymnal 1982, #411
Introit Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #249
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Celebrant
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.
Gloria
8:00 AM
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.
10:30 AM. Sing as able. The Hymnal 1982, Service Music, #280
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you People And also with you
Celebrant Let us pray Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Please be seated.
A reading from the first book of Kings. 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David; and his kingdom was firmly established.
Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David; only, he sacrificed and offered incense at the high places. The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high place; Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today. And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?”
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall compare with you. If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your life.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 111
Please join in reading together.
1 Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, * in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! * they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, * and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; * the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him; * he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works * in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; * all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, * because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; * holy and awesome is his Name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.
A reading from the letter to the Ephesians. Ephesians 5:15-20
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn
Please stand as able and sing verse 1 followed by the Gospel reading and then verses 2-3.
The Hymnal 1982, #398.
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. John 6:51-58 People Glory to you, Lord Christ
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”
The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
Nicene Creed
Please stand as able. (Chant at 10:30 AM)
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.
Prayers of the People
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.
Please stand or kneel as able. The Leader and People pray responsively.
God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
We pray for those celebrating birthdays this week including, Laverne Jordan (8/19). That they may know your deep love for them.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble. We pray especially for Tony Anderson, Clifton Brooster, Sharon Brooster, Margaret Davis, Denise Fleming, Lorraine Goff, Daphaney Gordon, Glenda Gwynn, James Linder, Nicholas Carl, Loretta Mann, Margretta Marchbank, Mark Martin, Sheila
McKee, Dorothy Nisbeth, Julia Roy, Melvin Ryan, Paul Holmes, Barrington Spencer, Karen Scott, Clara Thorne, Roberta West as well as their caregivers. That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. You are invited to add your own petitions at this time.
Silence
Celebrant
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence
Celebrant and People
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.
Celebrant
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.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Peace
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you. People And also with you.
You are invited to greet those around you with the words “Peace be with you” accompanied by a wave, peace sign, or handshake. Please be seated for some announcements. There’s much more to find out at the back of this bulletin.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory
Solo by Essie Hall.
“God is a God” Whalum.
Presentation
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory,
To God be the glory
For all the things He has done!
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Please stand as able as the offering is brought to the altar.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant
With His blood He has saved me, With His pow’r He has raised me
To God be the glory
For the things He has done.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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:
Celebrant and People
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Please stand or kneel as able.
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.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
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 say,
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.
Breaking of the Bread
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Fractional Anthem
All sing as able at 10:30 AM
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace, grant us Thy peace. Amen.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Celebrant and People
In union, O Lord, with those gathered around your altar and with those who cannot be present, we together offer you our praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our soul and body, that we may always be united to you. Although not everyone is able to share in the blessed bread and wine of this sacrament your Body and Blood, we ask that everyone may still feel your presence wherever they are. We unite ourselves with you, and embrace you with all our hearts. Let nothing ever separate us from you. May we live in you, and you in us, both in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
Distribution of Communion
Celebrant
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.
Please be seated. The ushers will invite you to the altar.
Communion Anthem
“Where Would I Be If Jesus Didn’t Love Me/ The Blood” Crouch
Post Communion Prayer
Please stand or kneel as able.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, 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
Celebrant
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
All sing as able.
The Hymnal 1982, #498
Choir Anthem
“Go in the Grace of the Lord”
Dismissal
Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Postlude
“Wonderful Grace of Jesus” Arranged
Parish Notes
New Members Welcome
St. Edmund’s church is always interested in welcoming new members! Please speak with either our Rector, Churchwardens, a member of our Vestry, or an Usher if you are considering becoming a member of our parish family. We look forward to the opportunity to journey with you in Christ.
Welcome Back Sunday School Scholars!
Sunday School will resume this Sunday, August 18th. Sunday School is held during our 10:30 service. We look forward to seeing all of the children return. We welcome all new scholars. We will have a few small Welcome Back Activities that day. Please feel free to stop by, say hi and welcome our scholars back after the 10:30 service!
Listening Session: Healing, Repair, And Reconciliation
The Anti-Racism Commission of the Diocese of Chicago invites all interested Black Episcopalians to a series of listening sessions to discuss the legacy of racism in the church and how to repair and reconcile the harms. The Diocese has engaged Osiris Professional Services, a consultant, to conduct these sessions and come up with a report and recommendations. The first listening session will be held here at St. Edmund’s on Sunday, August 25 at 12pm. You are invited to participate in this initiative as the church strives in its work for justice and restoration.
Volunteer for August Coffee Hour
If you can volunteer for coffee hour this month, please email Eve Earles (eve.earles1@gmail.com). Current volunteers: Aug 18- Eve Earles; Aug 25Charmian Moore, Cheryl Harris, & Ebony Sipka.
News for Parish Notes?
All announcements/news for the Parish Notes must be submitted to the church office by way of email (admin@stedmundschicago.org) no later than Tuesday of each week.
New Office Hours
The church office will be open from Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The priest is available to meet throughout the week by appointment.
Financial Giving
The work of our ministries is primarily funded through the financial contributions of members and visitors. We are grateful for your generosity. Our budget is based on our receiving $17,776 each month. The cumulative total for August is currently $10,076. Thank you very much for your continued financial and prayerful support of St. Edmund’s!
St. Edmund’s Pentecost Appeal 2024
We are coming close to the end of our St. Edmund’s Pentecost Appeal 2024. This appeal for monetary support is made directly to the people of the church, the people who help make St. Edmund’s a thriving Christian community. Our goal is to raise $35,000 which makes it possible for St. Edmund’s to live out its mission and balance the church’s budget for ministry in 2024. We are asking all church members and friends of the church; all who make financial pledges and those who give when the spirit moves them, to participate in this special appeal. Please consider giving the equivalent of what you normally give in one month. This amount is in addition to what you already give to the church. The donors list will be published.
St. Edmund's Prayer List
All members and friends of St. Edmund's are welcome and invited to call or email the Church Office with the names of those you would like remembered in the prayers of our parish. We also appreciate your sharing with us any news you may have regarding the illness or hospitalization of one of our members. Thank you for the opportunity to remember those who are important to you to the God who loves us all. Names would be listed for one month, after which the names would need to be resubmitted. Thank you.
Serving Today
Aug 18, 2024
8:00 AM
Priest: The Rev. Barnabas Pusnur
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Cheryl Harris
Lector: Patricia Harper
10:30AM
Priest: The Rev. Barnabas Pusnur
Organist & Director of Music: Richard Evans
Soloist: Essie Hall
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Charisse Linder
Lector: Patrick Warner
Acolytes: James Hughes, Melissa Smith, Aubrey
Wallace
Staff
The Rev. Barnabas E. Pusnur, Rector (bpusnur@stedmundschicago.org)
August 18 | 9:15 AM | Executive Committee August 27 | 7:00 PM | Vestry Meeting
Online Worship
Whenever you can’t attend church in person, you can still join our worship service online every Sunday at 10:30 AM via Zoom at tinyurl.com/stedmunds-online Call in number: (312) 626-6799. Meeting ID: 515 723 8420 Password: 6105
