The Twentieth-second Sunday after Pentecost

The Twentieth-second Sunday after Pentecost

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Glenside, Pennsylvania October 29, 2023 10:00 A.M.

Gathering In Joy Prelude: Prelude: Homage to J. S. B.

Gordon Young

Opening Hymn: 450, All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!

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

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

BCP 355

The Presider says to the people Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Let us pray.

Collect of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Listening for God’s Word The First Reading – Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.

You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord.

You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 1

Beatus vir qui non abiit

1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, 2

nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, and they meditate on his law day and night.

3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; everything they do shall prosper.

4 It is not so with the wicked; they are like chaff which the wind blows away.

5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is doomed.

The Epistle – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Hymn: 505, O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (vv. 1-2) The Gospel –Matthew 22:34-46 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

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This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?

If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Rev. Barbara Ballenger

The Nicene Creed

BCP 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: 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.

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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.

The Prayers of the People, Form VI

BCP 392

Intercessor and People pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons. We pray especially for: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Daniel, our Bishop; Silvestre, Bishop of Guatemala; Barbara, our clergy; Luis and Juan, our companion clergy in Guatemala; and each one of us in our vocation and Ministry.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Melanesia. In our companion Diocese of Guatemala, we pray for San Andres and Reverendo Presbitero, Miguel Salanic. In our own diocese, we pray for the United Thank Offering.

For all who serve God in his Church.

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For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. We remember all those on our parish prayer list, especially Ashley, Anthony, Art, Mary, Jeanné, Robert, Carol, Bob, Marilyn, Sarah, Emily, John, Jack, Tom, Patricia, Bob, Angelo, Joanne, Tim, Shelia, Alice, Laurel, Jennifer, Frank, Roxanne, Leslie, Frank, William, Walter, Barbara, Joan, Greg, Bert, Lynn, Greg, the Memba Family, the Gregory Family and those we name now…Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life, especially remembering today our parish family, our own friends and families, and all other blessings we name now...

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray in penitence for our earth, which because of human folly is suffering from heat and flood and fire. Let your way be known upon Earth.

Your saving health among all creation.

Lord God, as war rages between Israel and Hamas in your Holy Land, we pray for a peaceful and just end to this devastating conflict. We pray for the dead, the injured, the mourning, and all who are in harm's way. We cry out for an end to all conflict throughout the world, including the ongoing devastation in Ukraine. Fill us with your wisdom and your grace, And make us instruments of your peace.

We pray for all who have died, especially for Candido Memba, Rite Gregory and all those we name now.... We pray especially for the 17 people who died in the mass shooting in Lewiston Maine, and for an end to gun violence. May all have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Intercessor and People Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Presider: 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.

The Peace Presider: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrating Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place

John Carter St. Peter’s Choir

Presentation Hymn: 680, O God , our help in ages past The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer B Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Presider: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth... 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-130, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

Franz Schubert

The Presider continues We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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 7

is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Presider and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Presider continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Peter and Philip and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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. The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 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.

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.

The Breaking of the Bread The Presider breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept.

Presider: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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Fraction Anthem: S-164, Jesus, Lamb of God

Franz Schubert

Presider: The Gifts of God for the People of God. The Communion of the People Communion Music: Brother James’ Air

Arr. Mark Sedio

The Post-Communion Prayer Presider and people together 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.

Sending Out The Blessing Blessing of Halloween Costumes All Hands on Deck Reflection

Mike Reeve

Birthday & Anniversary Prayer BCP 830 O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace; and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements • Following morning service, you are invited to the Seafarers scarf cutting and pie making sessions.

• Trivia Night is next Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. See the newsletter to sign your team up!

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• Next Sunday, November 5, we are combining the feast days of All Saints and Souls, where we name those who have died in the past year. Please send loved ones’ names to stpeter654@gmail.com by Thursday afternoon to be listed in next week’s leaflet. On Sunday bring photos of those who have died to place in the church window wells.

• Volunteers are needed to sell pies in the evening during the November 7 Pie Sale at the polls. Use the sign up in the newsletter or email the church office if you are available.

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Rev. Barb’s installation service is on Saturday, November 11 at 10:30 am. To RSVP, see the invitation on page 11 of your leaflet. The invitation can also be found in the weekly newsletter and on Facebook.

• All Hand on Deck 2024 pledge cards are available online and on the table outside the sanctuary. Make your pledge today!

The Closing Hymn: 551, Rise up, ye saints of God The Dismissal Presider: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia!

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

Postlude: Toccata in D Minor

J. S. Bach

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Worship Ministers Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Barb Ballenger Acolyte: Teresa Mignogno, Jerry Moore, Harper Moore Lectors: Rick DeKalb, Terita Reeve Intercessor: Rick Pearce Eucharistic Ministers: Rosalinda Ibanez- Memba, Bob Hartung Ushers Audrey Kipphut, Dave Kipphut, Linda Toia, Amy Neske Counter: Jeanne Robson Vestry Steward: Douglas Pnuema Altar Guild: Karen Sayer Fellowship: Wendy & Bob Hartung Organist: Kathy Flaherty Choir Director: Tim Flaherty Tech Team: Mike Levin, PJ Linke, James Moore Vestry Meredith Flaherty: merflah@aol.com (Worship) Jeanné Hannum: jeannefhannum@aol.com (Tenant Relations) Nancy Ironside: ironsidebeall@gmail.com (Outreach) Dave Kipphut (People’s Warden): kipp1152@verizon.net Amy Michener-Wall: adwall@hotmail.com Dave Mosteller: davemos2010@gmail.com Amy Neske: amyh120@yahoo.com (Parish Life) Douglas Pneuma: douglas.pneuma@gmail.com (Faith Formation) Karen Sayer: karmaflower@gmail.com (Worship) Linda Toia: (Rector’s Warden): linda.toia@verizon.net Staff The Rev. Barbara Ballenger (Rector) stpeter654rector@gmail.com Charlese Freeman (Communications Administrator) stpeter654@gmail.com Tim Valera (Caretaker) timvalera@gmail.com Kathy & Tim Flaherty (Organist and Choir Director) stpeter654music@gmail.com

Credits: Homage to J. S. B. Contributors: Gordon Young, Douglas E. Wagne. Adaptation from music in public domain. All hail the power of Jesus' Name. Contributor: Edward Perronet (1726-1792), Oliver Holden (1765-1844), Michael E. Young (b. 1939). Tune: CORONATION. The Hymnal of 1982. Used with permission. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God. Contributor: Johann Niedling (1602-1668), John Caspar Mattes (1876-1948), Alastair Cassels-Brown, (b. 1927), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Tune: O HEILIGER GEIST. The Hymnal of 1982. Used with permission. How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place. (c) 1987 Hope Publishing Company. Contributors: John Carter. Tune: (c) 1987 Hope Publishing Company (1808-1889, Sidney Watson (b. 1903). Used with permission. O God, our help in ages past.

Contributor: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), William Croft (1678-1727), William Henry Monk (1823-1889). Tune: ST. ANNE. Used with permission. Holy, holy, holy Lord. Contributors: Benton Price, Franz Schubert. Tune: © 1977 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services) All rights reserved. Used with permission. Jesus, Lamb of God. Contributors: Franz Schubert, John E Boalt. Tune: © 1966 Lorenz Publishing Company, a division of The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services). Used with permission. Brother James' Air. Contributor: James Leith Macbeth Bain. Public domain. Rise up, ye saints of God. Contributor: William Pierson Merrill (1867-1954), William H. Walter (1825-1893). Tune: FESTAL SONG. The Hymnal of 1982. Used with permission. Toccata in D Minor. Contributor: J. S. Bach. Public Domain.

All Songs Reprinted/ Podcast / Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE, License # A-719834. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 654 N. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-4310 (215) 887-1765 E-mail: stpeter654@gmail.com Website: www.stpetersglenside.org

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