THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
CHURCH | 9 A.M. JANUARY 24, 2021
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
JANUARY 24, 2021 Welcome! Dear Friends,
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As we begin a new year at Saint Michael, a good bit of work is being done to “close” the previous year. In conversation after conversation, I am hearing Re v. D ta, such optimism about our future ir a r. C hristopher D. G because of the work we’ve done in 2020. We should all be proud of the faithfulness we’ve shown through a very difficult year. That faithfulness buoyed our mission and helped us help our neighbors more than ever before. I look forward to sharing a review of last year at our Spring Parish Meeting on Sunday, February 28. Until then, let’s keep the momentum going! Today we will welcome many people who have connected with Saint Michael during this pandemic season. If you are new to Saint Michael or want to deepen your connection to this church community, please join me at 12:30 p.m. for our Saint Michael 101 virtual gathering. It’s a great way to learn more about the church and meet brothers and sisters in the parish. We also continue to offer online teachings, Bible studies, and small groups for all ages. Each week, there are new ways to deepen your faith and encourage the deepening of faith for the children in your lives. Visit our Formation page for links to many different opportunities and read through our Spring 2021 Resource Guide, filled with ways to worship, study, pray, and serve together! What we do together in this community matters. Every one of us matters and we are all needed to help move our world closer to God’s hope for us. This week, a brilliant young poet reminded us of our great calling: “Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree and no one should make them afraid. …There is always light if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” Our world needs us now more than ever, to be the holy light of Christ, willing to guide everyone toward God’s promise of eternal love!
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STAY ENGAGED WITH WORSHIP AND LEARNING ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation. STAY SAFE: By diocesan directive, we are currently in Step B of the COVID-19 Reopening Plan. This means that all indoor gatherings are limited to 20 people and public attendance at indoor worship services is suspended until further notice. Join us online! Distribution of Communion will continue every Sunday from 12:15–1 PM CST, with entry from the west side of the building. We will also hold outdoor services at least monthly, which everyone can attend! VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance. Those entering the building must be symptom-free, remain distanced from other households, wear a mask at all times, and complete a brief screening procedure. Please schedule your group in advance with Tish Visinsky. WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted outdoors in unlimited numbers, as long as households are distanced and masked. These services may also be held in Saint Michael Chapel, with a firm limit of 20 people, including church personnel. Please contact Dianne Boyd for more information. SAINT MICHAEL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (SMES) Updates are available here: smesdallas.org. QUESTIONS? Contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector.
Allein Gott is a vernacular, Baroque style version of a Gregorian chant Gloria in excelsis - the song of the angels at the time of Jesus’ birth. Bach’s setting for organ uses a trio texture, that is, three voices whose independence often provide quite a challenge for the performer. Bach wrote multiple pieces for organ on the Allein Gott melody. continued below
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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Trio on Allein Gott in der Höh’, BWV 676
Johann Sebastian Bach
Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 381 “Thy strong word did cleave the darkness”
Joyful and light in character, today’s setting is taken from his monumental collection of organ pieces called the Clavier-Ubung III published in 1739.
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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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. Hymn S 278 Gloria
William Mathias
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The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People
And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray. Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Seated
The Lesson
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. Lector
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 62:6-14 (Anglican chant)
Jonathan Battishill
Chanted by the choir
For God alone my soul in silence waits; * truly, my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, * my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken. In God is my safety and my honor; * God is my strong rock and my refuge. Put your trust in him always, O people, * pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge. Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath, * even those of low estate cannot be trusted. On the scales they are lighter than a breath, * all of them together. Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; * though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it. God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, * that power belongs to God. Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, * for you repay everyone according to his deeds. Sequence Hymn Hymn 661, v. 1 & 2 “They cast their nets in Galilee�
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The Gospel
Mark 1:14-20
Gospeler
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
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Gospeler
The Gospel of the Lord.
People
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
The Reverend Mary Lessmann
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.
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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 Form VI 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. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, in addition to those
Parish Prayers of the People Kathryn Anschutz, Sharon & Charlie Apple, Fritz Arko, Freda Baber, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Frances Campbell, Nicoli Charmoli, Sarah Clements, Jack Coleman, Shelby Coveney, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Richard Deknock, Margaret Geddings, Michael Gratkowski, Richard Grimm, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Stephen Horn, Jim Howell, Charles Kennedy, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Mary Jane Lang, Mallory Leblanc, Agustin Martinez, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Jonathan Newton, Haley Odlozil, Tom Park, Bruce Pingree, Celise Rocha, Juan Rodriguez, Rusty Smith, Lucy Sogandares, Mother Lauren Stanley, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, David Tiller, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Bob Wilson, Catherine Carr Worley, Bonnie Wurmstedt
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listed in the Parish Prayers of the People, ___. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. And for those within our Saint Michael family, ___. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Concluding Collect Celebrant Kneeling
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin 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. Absolution 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.
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The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
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People
And also with you.
The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
C.H.H. Parry
Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways; reclothe us in our rightful mind, in purer lives thy service find, in deeper reverence, praise. In simple trust like theirs, who heard beside the Syrian sea the gracious calling of the Lord, let us, like them, without a word, rise up and follow thee. Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease; take from our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace.
This anthem, rich with biblical imagery illuminated by Parry’s expressive music, calls us to lay aside all distractions and focus only on Christ’s call. The second verse recounts the obedience of Simon Peter and Andrew, who left their fishing to follow Jesus, while the fourth recalls the story of the prophet Elijah, who heard God speak, not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in a still, small voice.
Breathe through the heats of our desire thy coolness and thy balm; let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm! - John Greenleaf Whittier Presentation Hymn Hymn 119, v. 3-4 “As with gladness men of old”
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A 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.
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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your son 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: Hymn S 128 Sanctus and Benedictus
William Mathias
“This Epiphany season, we sing 20th-century Welsh composer William Mathias’s rather extroverted setting of the Sanctus. Mathias is particularly important to Saint Michael because he has previously been commissioned by Saint Michael to write new choral music premiered by our choir. Notice the music’s growing excitement at “heaven and earth…” leading up to a “Hosanna in the highest.” Note, too, that the music repeats itself starting at “Blessed is he…”
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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.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
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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: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 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.
Celebrant and People
The Celebrant continues
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. 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 and People
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Fraction Anthem: S154
David Hurd
In this time of social distancing, we are united in our faith and in the spiritual reception of the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Kneeling
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. The Post Communion Prayer 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. The Blessing The Dismissal
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Deacon
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People
Thanks be to God.
Concluding Hymn Hymn 408 “Sing praise to God who reigns above�
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Postlude Prelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 545
Johann Sebastian Bach
Today’s postlude was written during Bach’s tenure as court organist for the Duke of Weimer (1708-1717). During this time, Bach’s writing for the organ reached high levels of virtuosity and sophistication. One of the more concise of Bach’s numerous preludes and fugues for organ, the Prelude uses a purely instrumental form and has been thought to represent early influence of Vivaldi. The four-voice fugue is a classic example of superb fugal writing of the time in its clarity of structure, voice entry, and form.
The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
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AUSTIN STREET COOKS — AUSTIN STREET CENTER Each month parishioners from Saint Michael prepare and serve food for 250 people experiencing homelessness. Families are welcome to volunteer.
Musical Masterworks for Lent and Holy Week
TUE, FEBRUARY 2–COOKING 5:30–7:30 p.m. Parish Hall kitchen Volunteer Signup: saintmichael.org/austinstreet
Taught by Dr. Margaret Harper Thursdays | Feb. 18 - Mar. 25 5 - 6 PM CT | Via Zoom
PRAYER MINISTRY BOOK STUDY
Join us this Lent as, over the course of six Thursdays, we dive deeply into music that is thematically linked to Lent and Holy Week. We will examine masterworks of Western sacred music including the Allegri “Miserere,” J.S. Bach’s “St. John Passion,” Thomas Tallis’s “Lamentations of Jeremiah,” and more. This class assumes some knowledge of basic music terminology, but does not require an advanced musical background. For more information and for the Zoom access code, reach out to Meg Harper at mharper@saintmichael.org.
Who is the Holy Spirit? How can we unleash the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives? The Prayer Ministry Book Study will examine these questions by delving into the Rev. Billy Graham’s insightful book, The Holy Spirit: Activating God’s Power in Your Life. With prayerful reverence and focused wisdom, Dr. Graham puts an understandable face on this mysterious third person of the Trinity and reminds us that God’s power is available through the Holy Spirit. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time.
Thursdays 1–1:50 PM CST Zoom
For information, contact Kimberly Colonnetta, kimberly@colonnetta.com.
Organizing for Heaven FEBRUARY 7 AND 14 10:05–10:50 AM CST ZOOM
THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY Wednesdays February 10–May 5 1–2:30 PM CST Zoom
Mary Ann Webster and Rev. Mary Lessmann facilitate this 12-week class, utilizing the DVD curriculum of Suzanne Stabile, an internationally recognized Enneagram master and entertaining presenter.
We will answer questions about how to request a funeral, our guidelines, and how to purchase a niche in our Columbarium. We hope you will join us for this free event!
Completion of The Enneagram Journey is required in order to participate in Enneagram Intensive classes. Contact Mary Lessmann with questions or for registration. saintmichael.org/enneagram
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