The Last Sunday After the Epiphany - February 23, 2020

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 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  The Last Sunday After the Epiphany 

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February 23, 2020 Breakfast 9:00am Eucharist 10:00am

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together.

We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do.

We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors.

May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other at the Table of love set for us week after week.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray

Notes about Trinity at Epiphany SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020

THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

The season of Epiphany is about celebrating how God has shown God’s own self to us through the person, acts and teachings of Jesus.

The Epiphany recognizes and celebrates several things, all connected with the beginnings of Jesus Christ’s work of manifesting (revealing) God. The Feast of Epiphany refers first to the coming of the Wise Men to Jesus. Here we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This is a celebration of the mystery of promise.

The theme of this season is Jesus Christ’s manifesting God to humans. In this way, Epiphany has a deeper meaning than Christmas, for instead of simply celebrating the birth of Christ, it testifies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ beginning with his birth (and recognition by the Magi) and with his baptism and ministry.

During these weeks in Epiphany, we hear of Jesus’ mighty signs (miracles) and teachings as he lives out this manifestation of God. As we hear these stories, we commemorate those works and teachings of Jesus which led up to the final events in Jerusalem—his death and resurrection.

(Weaving God’s Promises, 2011 By Joanna Leiserson. Published by Morehouse Education Resources)

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9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00 Prelude

(Upstairs, all are welcome!)

Nata Lux

Thomas Tallis

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Gathering Song

We’re Marching to Zion

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LEVAS #12

WELCOME Collect of the Day Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

(Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray. Friend of Moses, strength of Elijah, you go with your people and give them your Spirit: may the Child of your heart transfigure the mortal world that love may know no bounds; through Jesus Christ, the beloved one.

Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Exodus 24: 12-18

A reading from Exodus

The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.”

So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.”

Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

Reader: People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm

Psalm 99

The Psalm will be chanted responsively by half verse. The cantor will begin, and the congregation will respond.

TONE

The LORD is King; let the people / tremble; he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let / the earth shake.

The LORD is great in / Zion; he is high above / all peoples.

Let them confess his Name, which is great and / awesome; he is the / Holy One. "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established / equity; you have executed justice and righteousness / in Jacob."

Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and fall down before his / footstool; he is the / Holy One. Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon / his Name, they called upon the LORD, and he / answered them.

He spoke to them out of the pillar / of cloud; they kept his testimonies and the decree that / he gave them.

O LORD our God, you answered them / indeed; you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their / evil deeds.

Proclaim the greatness of the LORD our God and worship him upon his / holy hill; for the LORD our God is the / Holy One.

The second Lesson Reader:

2 Peter 1:16-21

A reading from Second Peter

We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.

So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

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Gradual

Somewhere Only We Know

Keane

The congregation is invited to join.

I walked across an empty land I knew the pathway like the back of my hand I felt the earth beneath my feet Sat by the river, and it made me complete Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?

I'm getting tired, I need something to rely on So tell me when, you’re gunna let me in I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin And if you have a minute, why don’t we go Talk about it somewhere we should all know This could be an end or a beginning So why don’t we go, Somewhere we should all know.

The Gospel

Matthew 17: 1-9

Celebrant: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Amy Saylor, Trinity Member

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Nicene Creed

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 358)

(Please stand as you are able.)

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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

(Book of Common Prayer, Form 3, p. 387)

Intercessor: God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; People: that we may be one.

Intercessor: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.

Intercessor: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

Intercessor: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

(Prayers continue…

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Intercessor: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; People: That our works may find favor in your sight.

Intercessor: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, especially those we name on our Trinity Prayer List (names to be offered); People: That they may be delivered from their distress.

Intercessor: Give to the departed eternal rest.

People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.

Intercessor: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Intercessor: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

Celebrant concludes with a closing collect.

THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION Celebrant:

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 360)

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

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.

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.

Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus People:

Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

Amen.

THE PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

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Offertory sentence Offertory

Un Sospiro

Franz Liszt

(Nate Leonard, pianist)

The Great Thanksgiving

(Book of Common Prayer, Prayer B, p. 367)

Celebrant: 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:

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Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Ken Canedo

Celebrant 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 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,

Celebrant and People We remember his death.

We proclaim his resurrection.

We await his coming in glory.

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The Celebrant 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 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 for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:

(Book of Common Prayer, p. 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.

Fraction Please join in singing the Fraction.

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Invitation to Communion Celebrant:

The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating.

If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

Communion Music

O Love

Elaine Hagenberg

(Canterbury Choir, Cellist – Nicholas Kelly)

Take Time to Be Holy

The Post Communion Prayer

See Page 13 (Book of Common Prayer, p. 365)

(Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.

Blessing May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm.

When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm.

May your place be set, and may your promises be kept.

And may you never forget that you are loved.

Sending Song

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

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Communion Music

Take Time to Be Holy

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W. Longstaff & G. Stebbins

Sending Song

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

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William Whiting

Trinity Lenten Book Discussion:

The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage This Lent we will be focusing on the wise, compelling & compassionate work and life of Joan Chittister. Following is a list of opportunities for you to join

us!

TODAY, February 23 11:15am (My Brother’s Place)

Introduction to Joan Chittister; her life and work

Sunday, March 1 4:00pm

Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story

Wednesdays in Lent 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1

Book study: Joan Chittister’s book:

(copies of the book available in the office for $10 each – or order on-line)

12:00-1:00 Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (Living Room) 6:00-7:30 Soup Supper & Discussion (My Brother’s Place)

One-woman show on Joan Chittister

The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 5:30-7:00

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Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Administration Commission Chair, Jamie Paul, & Fritz Hany

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton

Copyright Info:

All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Free Bulletin Image from: Shutterstock.com Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Psalm and Readings from: lesson texts of the Episcopal (TEC) Eucharistic Lectionary; lectionarypage.net, 2019 Nicene Creed, Confession & Absolution, Eucharistic Prayer B, Lord’s Prayer and Post Communion Prayer from: Book of Common Prayer, 1977

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Join us immediately following service in My Brother’s Place for our introduction to the life and work of Sister Joan Chittister, whose book, The Time Is Now, will be the focus of our Lenten book study.

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Serving this week & Next: Sunday, February 23 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:15 Intro to Joan Chittister

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Monday, February 24 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

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Tuesday, February 25 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-7:00 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes Wednesday, February 26 9:00-9:20 Staff Huddle 12:00-12:50 Ash Wednesday Service 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 7:00-8:00 Ash Wednesday Service Midweek Eucharist CANCELLED

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Thursday, February 27 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

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Friday, February 28 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 FFT PB&J Making

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Saturday, February 29

Trinity Offices Closed

Sunday, March 1 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 4:00 Joan Chittister The Play

Lent I My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary Trinity Chapel

Birthdays

2/4 Jason Rahe 2/20 Marjorie Blackwell

Anniversaries

2/14 Stanley and Sandra Corfman-Johnson

Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love.

It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.

TODAY (2/ 23)

Next Week (3/ 1) 9:00 Community Breakfast

Jane B., Beth O. Becky K., Kelly T., Nan S., Fritz & Sue H. & Family

10:00

Greeter Guild Bob Meeker & Sherre Smith Reader Guild: Marcia O’Connor Roberta Durham Becky Roth

Greeter Guild Stan & Sande Corfman-Johnson Reader Guild: Hugh Grefe Nancy Colpaert Sherre Owens Smith

Chalice Guild: Mary Wabeke Jason Rahe Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe Bread Guild: Taylor Tennant 11:30 Hospitality: Kim Henkel Counters: Sherre Owens Smith Jane Bueche

Chalice Guild: Marcia O’Connor TBD Altar Guild: TBD

2/4 Morgan Tansel 2/26 Kevin Kuhr

Bread Guild: Scott Dibling 11:30 Hospitality: TBD Counters: Sherre Owens Smith & Gary Franklin

2/16 Will Dailey 2/29 Gabe Hagerdorn

2/16 Nate Leonard and Spencer Wilhelm

To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org

TODAY 2/23, 11:15am, Coffee & Conversation – Join us immediately after service for coffee and conversation in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

TODAY 2/23, 11:15am, Introduction to Joan Chittister – We will gather in My Brother’s Place immediately following service for our introduction to the life and work of Joan Chittister, whose book The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage, will be the focus of our Lenten book study.

Monday 2/24 – 3/1 – Leadership Toledo’s “Restaurant Week” - Enjoy dinner and support Leadership Toledo during their 10th annual Restaurant Week, February 24 – March 1. Full details on the participating restaurants can be found at leadershiptoledo.org.

Tuesday 2/25, 5:30-7:00pm, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper– Celebrate Shrove Tuesday at Trinity! We will be hosting a pancake supper on February 25 in My Brother's Place. A free-will offering will be collected benefitting our Ministry Partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper, and their vendors and volunteers have been invited as special guests.

Wednesday 2/26, 12:00 & 7:00, Ash Wednesday Services– Trinity will offer 2 Ash Wednesday services, at 12:00 and 7:00. Please join us for Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes.

Sunday 3/1, 4:00, Joan Chittister The Play– Trinity Episcopal Church invites you to the production of Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story, a one woman show written and performed by Teri Bays.

Wednesdays 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1, Lenten Book Study - Joan Chittister’s book: The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage. 12:00-1:00 Brown Bag Lunch Discussion (Living Room), 6:00-7:30 Soup Supper & Discussion (My Brother’s Place). Midweek Eucharist is cancelled during Lent.

Sundays 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 11:30, Episcopal 101- A 3-week introduction to what shapes, makes, informs and inspires who we are as Episcopalians. All are welcome, especially those interested in being welcomed home as new members on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Joy Dunn Estella Hallem John Darnell

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Sheilah Wilson Deb Zingg Jeff Habib James Boles the Brown Family Teresa Martinez Kevin Childress

Bev Baldwin Keaton & Katie

Please remember those who have recently died: To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.