St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 130th Church Anniversary September 30, 2012 1405 Melvin Street Tallahasse, Florida The Reverend Laughton D. Thomas, Rector Feast of St. Michael and All Angels Sunday, September 30, 2012 The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two Music Prelude William Underwood, flute, DL LaSeur, piano, Christopher White, drums Choral Prelude L251 Lead Me, Lord OPENING PRAYER: Wesley The Rev. Laughton D. Thomas Processional Hymn 432 O praise ye the Lord Laudate Dominum The Word of God The people standing, the Celebrant says People Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. The Celebrant may say 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. The following hymn is sung, all standing The Gloria L243 Glory, glory, hallelujah 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. Haywood 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. COLLECT: Everlasting God, who have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. FIRST READING: Genesis 28:10-17 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went towards Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder* set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the LORD stood beside him* and said, ‘I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed* in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.’ Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the LORD is in this place—and I did not know it!’ And he was afraid, and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.’ Psalm 103: 19 - 22 Kellam j, Pye. 19 The LORD has set his throne in heaven, * and his kingship has dolminion I over' all. 20 Bless the LORD, you angels of his, you mighty ones who' do his' bidding, * and' hearken to the 'voice of his' word. 21 Bless the LORD, all' you his' hosts, * you ministers of l his who' do his' will. 22 Bless the LORD, all you works of his, in all places of I his dolminion; * bless the I LORD, I 0 my I soul. SECOND READING: Revelation 12:7-12 And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah,* for the accuser of our comrades* has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!’ Sequence Hymn 618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark People GOSPEL: Glory to you, Lord Christ John 1:47-51 Lasst uns erfreuen When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said of him, ‘Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!’ Nathanael asked him, ‘Where did you come to know me?’ Jesus answered, ‘I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.’ Nathanael replied, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.’ And he said to him, ‘Very truly, I tell you,* you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.’ .After the Gospel, the Reader says The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Canon Robert Griffiths Canon to the Ordinary, The Episcopal Diocese of Florida 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. The Prayers of the People Form I With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.” For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our Bishops, John and Charles, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this city, Tallahassee, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or through outer space], let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For_______________, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O Lord, by thy grace. Lord, have mercy. In the communion of St. Michael and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. To thee, O Lord our God. Silence The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. The Peace Peace Song May the peace of the Lord bring: Joy, Love, Comfort, Hope, Rest, Life May the peace of the Lord surround you. May the peace of the Lord go with you. Nolan Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: Psalm 150 for four part chorus and organ Chris White, conductor DL LaSeur, organist Cesar Franck Doxology L56 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Duke Street The Great Thanksgiving The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says People Celebrant People Celebrant People The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds 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 with your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Being; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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 Sanctus L252 Holy, holy, holy 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. McLin The people stand or kneel. Then the 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. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a and 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. 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 The Memorial Acclamation S138 We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; 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 St. Michael 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 for ever. AMEN As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, People and Celebrant The Lord’s Prayer L266 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. African Melody arr by Pulkingham A period of silence is kept. Fraction Anthem L268 Christ our Passover McLin [Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. [Alleluia.] Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation The Gifts of God for the People of God. and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people. The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. [Amen.] or with these words The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.] The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.] Communion Hymns L55 L174 L67 In God we trust Anonymous Let the heaven light shine on me Roland M. Carter I love the Lord Smallwood After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. 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. The Priest, may bless the people. Recessional Hymn 625 Ye holy angels bright Darwell’s 148th The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words People or this Deacon People or this Deacon People Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Choral Prayer L233 Music Postlude 601 Amen Musical Improvisation Spiritual St. Michael All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the real and living presence of Christ in Holy Communion. To receive the Bread, extend your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please guide the chalice as it is offered. If you prefer, you may leave the bread on your palm for the person administering the chalice to dip into the Wine and place on your tongue. Anyone may come forward for a blessing in lieu of Communion. Please indicate your desire for a blessing by crossing your arms on your chest. Next Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. Weekly: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., excepting Holy Eucharist at 6:00 P.M. on the second of each month Bible study: 6:45 p.m. Vestry Meeting: Monday, October 8th @ 7pm Parish Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Father Thomas Office Hours: Monday, 11:30 – 2:30 pm; Wed & Fri, after 11:30 am For those in the Armed Forces of our Country: Bruce Addison, Charles A. Cyrus, Jr., Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Sick and Homebound:, Sarah Allen, Leslie Baker, Krystal Charles, Charles Cyrus, Ivy Edwards, Ken and Sheila Foster, Louise Gordon, Canon Bob Griffiths, Bishop John Howard, Prokop Hruda, The Rev. Phoebe McFarlin, Kathryn Moland, Rodney A. Roberts, JoAnn Robinson, Rev. Randall Sartin, Ophelia Scarbough, Robert Scarbough, Dorothy Williams. Other Prayer Requests: Please pray for Anna Bailey, Jason Bailey, Dara Addison, Toni Addison, Velita Addison, Mary Sue Allison, Gilbert Allard, IngridElvina Allard, Harold Anderson, Robert Bailey, Constance Bass, Rev. Deacon Ann Bowers, Marguerite Brown, George Bruton, Jr., David Bushnell, Chris Charoensook, John Davis, Marva Davis, Juanita Deloach, Lawrence Dudley, Gwendolyn Durham, Marcellus Durham, Ed Faust, Florida A&M University Community, Rev Paul Smith (Jacksonville), Roger Ford, Ruby Francis, Leon Gentle, Bishop William Godfrey of Peru, Austin Gregory, Viola Griffin, Veronique Griffith, Denise Harris, Cynthia Hinds, Karen Howe, The Kondapalli Family, Phyllis Leacock, Daniel McKenzie, Irving L. Mills, Jr., Henry Mitchell, Joan McMillon, B.J. Nickerson, Vanessa Owens, Mrs. Constance (Connie) Ramseur, Sara Reid, Father Ken Roach, Shawn Robinson, Donna Salustro, Silver, Brandon Stephens, Margarie Stephens, Father David Suellau, Jerry Townsend, Antonia Vargas, Flora Washington, Col. Samuel Washington, Deana Weems, Allison White. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church September 30, 2012 Bring a Friend to Church Day Every Second Sunday is Bring a Friend to Church Day. Each one, bring one. Invite a friend or stranger to worship here with us. SHARE THE JOY OF THE LORD. Need A Spirit Boost Between Sundays??? Our MID-WEEK SERVICE is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. This provides the opportunity for parishioners and others to worship in between Sundays. So when you get off of work grab a light dinner or snack and then attend service and Bible Inspiration @ 6:45 as well. The service will be Evening Prayer each Wednesday except the second Wednesday, which will be the Holy Eucharist. Flower Calendar 2012 The Flower calendar is posted in the Vestibule of the Church. Please sign up for your donations to place flowers on the Altar for your special occasions. ECW An organization that enables the women of the Episcopal Church to share more fully in the mission and stewardship of the whole church through worship, study and service to those within the parish family as well as the community. Our Weekly Bible Inspiration We have a lively and upbeat session every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in the Brooks Hall. If you want to enhance your knowledge of the bible and receive a burst of spiritual growth you should attend a session. Readings for St. Michael and All Angels, September 30, 2012 are Genesis 28:10-17; Psalm 103:19-22; Revelation 12:7-12, John 1:47-51. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16 Grace Mission Stay up to date with the latest news from Grace Mission on the website www.gracemission.net, you can also donate on-line using PayPal. Please remember us in your travels - you can donate all hotel/motel size shampoo, soap etc. Spring is here...Warm weather is with us in Tallahassee. We are in need of t-shirts, underwear and socks L-XL XXL. We need a team of devoted volunteers to help Grace Mission plan and open a Thrift Store. If you have retail experience, a love for finding treasures, sales or marketing background, organization skills, we could use your help in developing a plan, finding a location and opening the thrift store. Call Pastor Amanda 224-3817. Grace Mission will soon be a drop-off center for Goodwill Industries, Inc. Please drop off any clothes to Grace Mission, Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 2pm. Grace Mission will receive credit from Goodwill to be used as vouchers at their stores for the population we serve. This will help provide coats in the winter, t-shirts, and work clothes to those in need. Rattler Football The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Department of Athletics cordially invites your organization, students, faculty, and staff to attend the following home football games and take advantage of their group pricing. -October 13 vs Savannah State University @ 6 p.m. (Youth and Community Day) -October 20 vs South Carolina State @ 6 p.m. (Public Service Day) Below you will find the information that will help assist in your game day preparation: Group General Admission is $10 per person and $7 per person for the Youth and Community Day game. Tickets must be purchased as a group by your church/school/organization. Please indicate the number of vehicles (vans/buses) that will be used to transport your group if applicable. For more information, the order forms are located on the bulletin board. Dio-ologue Subscription Everyone in the parish should subscribe to Dio-logue. Subscribing is easy and may be done from the "Subscribe/Unsubscribe" link that appears on the diocesan website at (www.diocesefl.org) or at the top of any issue of Dio-logue where it says "Join Our Mailing List!"Just as the Diocesan newspaper reaches a wide audience, we want timely and time-sensitive information to reach as many people as possible from every corner of every region in the diocese. ZUMBA Leslie Warren is teaching Zumba physical fitness. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. The first two classes are free. Please call Leslie at 850.320.2512 for further information. Did you Miss the Service? If you are not in church service or have misplaced your bulletin, but want to read the announcements and keep abreast of church events, you may go to our website, www.stmichaelandallangels.org, and click on the Announcements to get the information. College Ministry Your rector and vestry would like to begin plans for enhancing our ministry to the students at Florida A&M University. We need volunteers to work on this project. Please contact Father Thomas or Mr. Greene FELLOWSHIP The fellowship held after each service is a ministry of this Parish. Please take the time to place on your hearts and calendars a time to host fellowship. Celebrate a birthday anniversary, "just because" or split the celebration with another parishioner! Call or email the office. Thank you! The Hospitality Committee Corporate Communion The 1st Sunday of each month, the Order of the Daughters of the King. The 2nd Sunday of every month the men and boys will have communion together. Inquirer Class Inquirer’s Class will continue after the rector’s vacation. Weekly Parish Income – September 23, 2012 Non Pledge Payments $ 172.00 Plate Offering $ 68.50 Pledge Payments $ 1,665.95 Track Rack $ 6.00 th 130 Anniversary Cups $ 15.00 130th Anniversary Decals $ 10.00 130th Anniversary Sponsors $ 855.00 130th Soul-fest Vendor $ 30.00 130th Soulfest Dinner $ 30.00 Grace Mission $ 8.24 Grand Total $ 2,860.69 Loose Change Bowl This Sunday Contributions to “The Bowl” will be used for Grace Mission. Please give generously. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church On October 28, 2012, at 4pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, in a spiritual alliance with the Jacksonville community, will celebrate the 5th Annual Edward Waters College Day in the sanctuary of the church at 321 West Union Street. The celebration will feature the renowned Edward Waters College Concert Choir directed by Dr. Barbara Bouie. Our Musicians and Choir Today Chris White, Conductor and S-Joyce Griffith Drummer S-Rasheen Richardson DL LaSeur-Wright, organ William Underwood, flute A-Yolanda Bogan A-Margaret Edwards S-Delores Cyrus A-Angela Bruton S-Isadora Henry T-Corey Chin S-Monique Allenye T-Zuri White S-Mpatanisha Pearson B-Elwin Griffith S-Lynette Padmore-Hamilton B-Charlie Clark B-Carl Murray WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL We extend a warm welcome to our guests. Thank you for worshipping with us today. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join our church family. Please sign the guest register and include your home address. MISSION STATEMENT Witnessing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and proclaiming it by word and action. THOSE SERVING TODAY If you are scheduled to serve, please call in and confirm that you are able to do so. Acolytes Altar Guild All Acolytes of St. Michael And All Angels Episcopal Church Mrs.Shonna Laurie Mrs. Clara Leacraft Dr. Lauren Sapp Mrs.Dorothy Wesley Lay Eucharistic Ministers Mr. Pro Hruda Mr. James Fort Ushers Mr. J. Byron Greene Mr. Joseph Sams III Greeter Mr. Dourest Robinson Lector Ms. Leslie Baker Mr. Zollie White The Vestry Senior Warden Junior Warden Dr. Junious D. Brown (2015) Dr. Delores B. Lawson (2015) Mrs. Shonna Laurie (2013) Ms. Debralee LaSeur-Wright (2013) Ms. Melanie Martin (2015) Parish Secretary Sexton Treasurer/Vestry Clerk Financial Secretary Organist Mrs. Sara Allen Mrs. Delois Brown Mrs.Cassandra Grayson Mrs. Delores Grayson Vestry Person Mrs. Shonna Laurie Mr. J. Byron Greene (2014) Mr. Dourest Robinson (2013) Dr. Ebenezer Oriaku (2014) Mrs. Geraldine Roberts (2015) Ms. Leslie Warren (2013) Mrs. Laureatte Scott (2014) Mr. Eugene Wesley (2014) Ms. Rethenia Harris Mr. James Crowell Mrs. Laureatte Scott Dr. Kathleen Rodgers Ms. Debralee LaSeur-Wright The Rev. Laughton D. Thomas (850) 576-1993, Rector The Right Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard, Bishop, Diocese of Florida The Right Rev. Charles Keyser, Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Florida St. Michael & All Angels Church Telephone: (850) 681-0844 E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.stmichaelandallangels.org
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