a progressive community — loving god, serving...
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Here you will find an energized and inclusive community of people seeking God’s transforming
presence. Grace St. Paul’s is a safe place to connect your spirit and your mind. Please join with us in
experiencing Christ’s love in a diverse congregation that celebrates individual gifts. We invite you to
take part in liturgies that are rich and innovative, in spiritual formation for all ages, and in action for
social justice. We welcome you to share in this joyful journey!
Welcome to
A Progressive Community — Loving God, Serving Others, Journeying Together
The Fourteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Proper 17 • August 30 , 20158 a.m. service begins on page 3 • 10 a.m. service begins on page 17
2331 East Adams Street • Tucson, Arizona 85719Visit us on the web: www.gsptucson.org
Phone (520) 327-6857 • Fax (520) 327-1347Emergency Pastoral Care (520) 668-5727
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-noonThe Rev. Steve Keplinger: [email protected] Garcia: [email protected]
Jean Smart: [email protected] Wachter: [email protected]
Weekly WorshipSunday
8 a.m. – Communion Service(7:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 13)10 a.m. – Communion Service
Tuesday
6 p.m. – Evening Prayer (1st Tuesdayof month includes Communion)
7 p.m. – Meditation Group
Wednesday
7 a.m. – Communion Service
Thursday
5:30 p.m. – Spirit Now Service
About Today’s ServicesAltar FlowersToday’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and for the beauty of the worship service ! by Ann R. Stephens in honor of today’s choir, with many thanks: Sopranos: Laurel Brown, Linda Kayden,
Kristina Maakestad, Barbara Morehouse; Altos: Shirin Antia, Joan Morris, Deb Ryan, Cathy Wolfson;Tenors: Rick Brown, Dave Coatsworth, Joyce Henderson; Basses: Henry Dirtadian, Spencer Hunter, ArtIbrado, Richard Jenrow, Phil Johnson; Director: Christina Jarvis; Organist: Pamela Decker;
! in thanksgiving for the life of The Rev. Canon Gordon K. McBride, by Catherine Penn Williams.If you would like to dedicate plants or flowers, please call the church office at 327-6857.
WELCOME HOMEThe people who are Grace St. Paul’s church are pleased you are here and welcome you. ! Regardless of your faith tradition, you are welcome to receive communion in this church.! Please join us for coffee and snacks after both the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services in McBride Hall,
across the breezeway from the church. First-time guests, please stop by the Welcome Tablein the Hall and pick up your special gift for being with us.
! Please fill out a yellow card located in the pew racks and give it to the friendly folks at theWelcome Table.
! Nursery care (for both services), Sunday School, and Youth Group are all located in the roomsbelow the sanctuary:! Nursery care for children ages three and under is in the St. Teresa of Avila room.! Sunday School, preschool through 5th grade, is held concurrently with the 10 a.m. service.! Youth group, grades 6 through 12, meets in the St. Francis Room right after the 10:00
service. ! An usher or greeter would be pleased to show you to these areas.! Restrooms are located just outside the church building in the covered breezeway.We hope you will return many times and consider Grace St. Paul’s as your church home.
COVER ART: Chagall, Marc, 1887-1985. Le Cantique des cantiques III (detail), from Art in the Christian Tradition, aproject of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54655[retrieved August 19, 2015]. Original source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abeppu/3816732948/.
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8 a.m. Communion ServiceThe Rev. Steve Keplinger, Celebrant
The Liturgy of the Word
Please remember to silence your electronic devices.
Prelude From “Fantasy on the Name of Roy Andrew Johnson” Pamela Decker
Greeting and Announcements
Processional Hymn When in our music God is glorified The people may stand.
(Blue) No. 420 (stanzas 1 & 2)
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Opening Acclamation The Opening Acclamation is adapted from The Book of Common Prayer.
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy SpiritPeople: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
People and Celebrant:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secretsare hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, thatwe may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ ourSavior. Amen.
Gloria in Excelsis The Gloria in Excelsis is adapted from The Book of Common Prayer.
Glory to God in the highest,and peace to God’s people on earth.
Our God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.
O Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Our 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.
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For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are our God,you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The Collect of the DayThe Collect of the Day is adapted from The Book of Common Prayer, p. 233.
Celebrant: May God be with you.People: And also with you.Celebrant: Let us pray.
Silence
God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the loveof your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us thefruit of good works; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, oneGod for ever and ever. Amen.
We Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God
A Reading from Song of Solomon [2:8-13] Please be seated.
The voice of my beloved! Look, he comes,leaping upon the mountains, boundingover the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle
or a young stag. Look, there he stands behindour wall, gazing in at the windows, lookingthrough the lattice. My beloved speaks and saysto me: “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come
away; for now the winter is past, the rain isover and gone. The flowers appear on theearth; the time of singing has come, and thevoice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Thefig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are inblossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, mylove, my fair one, and come away.”
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 The Psalm is read responsively by whole verse.
1 My heart is stirring with a noble song;let me recite what I have fashioned for the king; *
my tongue shall be the pen of a skilled writer.
2 You are the fairest of men; *grace flows from your lips,because God has blessed you for ever.
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7 Your throne, O God, endures for ever and ever, *a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom;you love righteousness and hate iniquity.
8 Therefore God, your God, has anointed you *with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
9 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia, *and the music of strings from ivory palaces makes you glad.
10 Kings’ daughters stand among the ladies of the court; *on your right hand is the queen, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
A Reading from James [1:17-27] This reading will be read in Spanish.
Every generous act of giving, with everyperfect gift, is from above, coming downfrom the Father of lights, with whom
there is no variation or shadow due to change.In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave usbirth by the word of truth, so that we wouldbecome a kind of first fruits of his creatures.You must understand this, my beloved: leteveryone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slowto anger; for your anger does not produceGod’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselvesof all sordidness and rank growth ofwickedness, and welcome with meekness theimplanted word that has the power to saveyour souls. But be doers of the word, and not
merely hearers who deceive themselves. For ifany are hearers of the word and not doers,they are like those who look at themselves in amirror; for they look at themselves and, ongoing away, immediately forget what they werelike. But those who look into the perfect law,the law of liberty, and persevere, being nothearers who forget but doers who act-they willbe blessed in their doing. If any think they arereligious, and do not bridle their tongues butdeceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.Religion that is pure and undefiled before God,the Father, is this: to care for orphans andwidows in their distress, and to keep oneselfunstained by the world.
Lector: Oiga lo que el Espíritu está diciendo al pueblo de Dios.Pueblo: Demos gracias a Dios.
Sequence Music The people may stand.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel [Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23]
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.People: Glory to you, O Christ.
Now when the Pharisees and some of thescribes who had come from Jerusalemgathered around Jesus, they noticed
that some of his disciples were eating with
defiled hands, that is, without washing them.(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eatunless they thoroughly wash their hands, thusobserving the tradition of the elders; and they
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do not eat anything from the market unlessthey wash it; and there are also many othertraditions that they observe, the washing ofcups, pots, and bronze kettles.) So the Phariseesand the scribes asked him, “Why do yourdisciples not live according to the tradition ofthe elders, but eat with defiled hands?” He saidto them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about youhypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honorsme with their lips, but their hearts are far fromme; in vain do they worship me, teaching humanprecepts as doctrines.’ You abandon the
commandment of God and hold to humantradition.” Then he called the crowd again andsaid to them, “Listen to me, all of you, andunderstand: there is nothing outside a personthat by going in can defile, but the things thatcome out are what defile. For it is from within,from the human heart, that evil intentionscome: fornication, theft, murder, adultery,avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy,slander, pride, folly. All these evil things comefrom within, and they defile a person.”
Deacon: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.People: Praise to you, O Christ.
The Sermon Please be seated.
Preacher: The Rev. Steve Keplinger
A period of silence follows the Sermon, marked with meditation bell.
The Nicene Creed The people may stand.
The Nicene Creed is a historical statement of faith used by the early Christian community to define orthodoxy.Please join us as you feel called.
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.
The Filioque (Latin for “and the son”), the dogmatic formula expressing the double procession of the HolySpirit, was added to the Nicene Creed by the Western church.
Prayers of the People Parish prayer intercessions are listed on page 34.
The Prayers of the People were adapted by The Rev. Claudia Heath from prayers written by Canon SusanneWatson Epting of New Song Episcopal Church in the diocese of Iowa.
Each prayer is read by a different member of the congregation. Please feel free to participate by readinga prayer.
Leader:
God of all that is good, in Scripture you give us your vision for the world. In love, you give us yourgrace. In wisdom, you give us each other. For this, we give you thanks and, as one body, offerourselves and each other as we pray.
We pray for every church in every place and for every community of faith throughout the world.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who unites us all,People: Bless your holy people.
Leader:
God of Justice and Truth, we pray for our nation. Teach us humility, open our hearts to those whoare different, give us compassion and understanding, forgive us our sins, and restore us to health.This week we pray for the success of a new government program to reduce heroin abuse byfocusing on treatment.
*We pray for the people of South Sudan; Catherine Brown; Walter Collins; Jay Elliston; the family and friends of TerryFriedman, especially Sara Heitshu; Phyllis Garver; Ann Grisel; Oma "Sam" Guard; Jean Keplinger; Chris LaBour; Anagrace& Dan Misenhimer; Dick Miya; Danielle Phillips; Sue Pierce; Jane Pundt; Dorée Ramey; Sam Reynolds; RobertRosenberg; Susan Southwick; Sr. Carol Willans; Ed; Lee; Que, Solomon, and family members and members of theirchurch; Jeanne & John Banks; William Brown; Joe Godoy; Mildred Gregory; Byron Griffin; Keith Hege; Francesca Jarvis;Tony Jones; Ron McLain; Ken Oakley; Maribel Ortiz; Laurence Pasquini; Peggy Southwick; Amy; Bill; Brian; David; Edna;Georgie; Helen & David; Jay; Jerry & Rondy; Joel; Karl; Kendal; Marilyn; Michelle; Monica, Roman & Danitza; Nate; Nick& Emily; Penny; Peter; Steven; Tina; W.; William; Yong Ae; Yvonne.
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(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who calls us to Justice and forgives us,People: Open our hearts to receive your truth.
Leader:
Help us to see the urgency of need in the world. Show us how to live so that we do not exploityour world or your people in it. This week we pray for Syrian refugees who are desperately takingdangerous measures to escape their plight.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who makes power of powerlessness,People: Make us channels of justice and peace.
Leader:
We pray for those who suffer and for their caregivers and companions. We pray for all on ourprayer list* as well as those we name now.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who enfolds us in your own wounds,People: Open our hearts to know the healing power of your love.
Leader:
We pray for those who have died, especially George Rosenberg. Bless those who mourn and thosewho, in their grief, know the sure and certain promise of eternal life in you.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God of forever and from before time,People: We praise you for the wonder of eternal life.
Leader:
God of Joy and Companionship, we thank you for the blessings and surprises of life. This week wegive thanks for the GSP Altar Guild and all they do to beautify our worship.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
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God of all blessings,People: We give you heartfelt thanks and praise.
The Collect after the Prayers of the People is by The Rev. Steven Shakespeare.
Celebrant:
God of unclean hands, touching those rejected by the world, despised by the religious: guide usfrom false purity which hides misshapen hearts; lead us to the joyful feast in which all are renewed;through Jesus Christ, the beauty of God’s face. Amen.
Confession of Sin The Confession of Sin is from The Book of Common Prayer.
Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God, our neighbors, and God’s creation.
All: Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin 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 Jesus Christ, strengthen youin all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant: May the Peace of God be with you.People: And also with you.
Meditation bell will bring us back to silence.
The Liturgy of the Table
Offertory Sentence Please be seated.
Celebrant:
I know and am persuaded in Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. [Romans 14:14a]
Offertory Music
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Table Chant The people may stand.
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A is adapted for inclusive language
from The Book of Common Prayer.
Celebrant: God is with us.People: God is present here.Celebrant: Rejoice! Lift up your hearts.People: We lift our hearts to the Most High.Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Holy One.People: It is right to offer thanks and praise.
Celebrant:
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Creator God,maker of heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people inJesus Christ, to show forth your glory in all the world. Therefore we praise you, joining our voiceswith Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn toproclaim the glory of your Name:
Celebrant and People:Holy, holy, holy God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.
*Thomas Gallaudet was a 19th-century American priest who has been called “The Apostle to the Deaf.” One of themany fruits of Gallaudet’s ministry to deaf people was Henry Winter Syle, who became the first deaf person to receiveHoly Orders in the Church. In 1888, Syle built the first Episcopal church constructed especially for deaf persons.Augustine is perhaps the most influential theologian in the history of Western Christianity. His thinking, articulated inThe City of God, continues to permeate church dogma to this day. Moses the Black, or Moses of Ethiopia, was a fifth-century monk who lived an ascetic life in an isolated desert monastery in Lower Egypt and who was martyred by anarmed band of raiders. John Bunyan was a 17th-century preacher and writer who is most known for his work, ThePilgrim’s Progress, which tells the journey of a lonely Christian pilgrim. Charles Grafton was a 19th-century Americanpriest who became Bishop of Fond du Lac. He was known for his Anglo-Catholic practices and his work as anecumenist, deeply committed to improving relations with the Orthodox and Old Catholics. Aidan and Cuthbert wereBishops of Lindisfarne in the seventh century, making major contributions to restoring Christianity in northern Englandand balancing Celtic and Roman traditions in the church. David Pendleton Oakerhater, known to many as “God’swarrior,” was a turn-of-the-19th-century Deacon and missionary to the Cheyenne people of Oklahoma.
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Celebrant:
Holy and gracious One: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen intosin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only andeternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, theGod and Maker of all.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at thewords concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing the wine tobe consecrated.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, Jesus Christ took bread; and when he hadgiven 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 manyfor the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Deacon: Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died.Christ is risen.Christ is present now.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, in this act of praise and thanksgiving.Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your HolySpirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new andunending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serveyou in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with Paul, Thomas Gallaudet, HenryWinter Syle, Augustine of Hippo, Moses the Black, John Bunyan, Charles Chapman Grafton, Aidan,Cuthbert, David Pendleton Oakerhater,* and all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
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All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of theHoly Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Creator, now and for ever. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer (traditional) The people may stand.
Deacon: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,
Deacon and People:
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.
Diácono y Pueblo:
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo.Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día.Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal.Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.
The Breaking of the Bread
Fraction Anthem The Fraction Anthem is adapted from other texts by The Rev. Steve Keplinger.
Celebrant: Alleluia. Be known to us, risen Christ, in the breaking of the bread.People: The bread which we break makes all of us one with you. Alleluia.
The Invitation to Communion
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
The Communion Please be seated.
Everyone is invited to receive Holy Communion. Please approach the altar rail from the center aisle. Take thefirst available space. You may choose the standing station at the center or the stations along the rail. You maycome forward to receive a blessing if you prefer not to receive communion. Place crossed arms on chest tosignal your desire for a blessing. You may also do this if you prefer not to receive the wine. You may touchthe chalice and the chalice bearer will say the words of administration.
Communion Music
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Sending Eucharistic Visitors
After communion, the service resumes here. The Celebrant may name the Eucharistic Visitors and those whomay receive Holy Communion at home. All say together:
We send you forth bearing these Holy Gifts. May those to whom you go sharewith us in the Communion of Christ’s Body and Blood. We who are many areone body, because we all share one bread, one cup.
Postcommunion Prayer The people may stand.
The Postcommunion Prayer is adapted from The Book of Common Prayer.
Celebrant and People:
Eternal God, divine Creator,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
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Recessional Hymn Rejoice, ye pure in heart!
(Blue) No. 556 (stanzas 1 & 2)
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Dismissal
Deacon: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia!People: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Postlude Fugue, from “Fantasy on the Name of Roy Andrew Johnson.” Pamela Decker
Please join us following this service for Coffee Hour in McBride Hall(across the labyrinth), or join us for classes—classrooms are downstairs
beneath the sanctuary, with access either by the stairs off the breezewayor by the ramp near the parking lot.
Service Participants, 8 a.m.
Deacon: The Rev. Nancy MeisterLectors: Chuck House, Ric WoodEpistle in Spanish: Gerrie MackabenChalice: Peter Foley & Pia Cuneo
Acolyte: Ann SchlumbergerVerger: James GoodenAltar Guild: Jane Thrall, Heather WilliamsUshers: Robin Beelen, Robert Rosenberg
Listings of lay ministers are subject to last-minute changes after the bulletin is printed.
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10 a.m. Communion ServiceThe Rev. Steve Keplinger, Celebrant
SACRED SPACEPlease respect those who seek time for quiet reflection before worship begins andwhile listening to the prelude. Your sanctuary is a sacred place for all to prepare forworship in meditation and prayer. We encourage you to socialize and greet others inthe foyer in the back of the church (the narthex) and in McBride Hall.
The Liturgy of the Word
Please remember to silence your electronic devices.
At 9:55, the church bell will be tolled.
Prelude From “Fantasy on the Name of Roy Andrew Johnson” Pamela Decker
Greeting and Announcements
The church bell will be tolled.
Processional Hymn When in our music God is glorified The people may stand.
(Blue) No. 420
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Opening AcclamationThe Opening Acclamation was adapted from Calling on God, by Peter Bankson and Deborah Sokolove.
Celebrant: Creator of lights, Light of the world,you bring into being all that is good, all that is true.
People: Your voice is in the storm and in the silence,in the song of the turtledove,in the pounding of the woodpecker,and in the hearts of those who yearn for justice.
Celebrant: And so you call us to gather at your table,to feast on your holy Word,to drink the cup of salvation,poured out for the healing of the world.
People: Bless our words of prayer and praise,and fill us with your spirit of love,as we offer ourselves to you. Amen.
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Chant of Praise
The Collect of the Day The Collect of the Day is adapted from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Celebrant: May God be with you.People: And also with you.Celebrant: Let us pray.
Silence
Blessed are you, O God and Lover, source of beauty and depth of passion. Strengthen and inspireus to do the word we hear and live the faith we confess. Amen.
We Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God
A Reading from Song of Solomon [2:8-13] Please be seated.
The voice of my beloved! Look, he comes,leaping upon the mountains, boundingover the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle
or a young stag. Look, there he stands behindour wall, gazing in at the windows, lookingthrough the lattice. My beloved speaks and saysto me: “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come
away; for now the winter is past, the rain isover and gone. The flowers appear on theearth; the time of singing has come, and thevoice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Thefig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are inblossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, mylove, my fair one, and come away.”
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Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 The Psalm is read responsively by whole verse.
1 My heart is stirring with a noble song;let me recite what I have fashioned for the king; *
my tongue shall be the pen of a skilled writer.
2 You are the fairest of men; *grace flows from your lips,because God has blessed you for ever.
7 Your throne, O God, endures for ever and ever, *a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom;you love righteousness and hate iniquity.
8 Therefore God, your God, has anointed you *with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
9 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia, *and the music of strings from ivory palaces makes you glad.
10 Kings’ daughters stand among the ladies of the court; *on your right hand is the queen, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
A Reading from James [1:17-27] This reading will be read in Spanish.
Every generous act of giving, with everyperfect gift, is from above, coming downfrom the Father of lights, with whom
there is no variation or shadow due to change.In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave usbirth by the word of truth, so that we wouldbecome a kind of first fruits of his creatures.You must understand this, my beloved: leteveryone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slowto anger; for your anger does not produceGod’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselvesof all sordidness and rank growth ofwickedness, and welcome with meekness theimplanted word that has the power to saveyour souls. But be doers of the word, and not
merely hearers who deceive themselves. For ifany are hearers of the word and not doers,they are like those who look at themselves in amirror; for they look at themselves and, ongoing away, immediately forget what they werelike. But those who look into the perfect law,the law of liberty, and persevere, being nothearers who forget but doers who act-they willbe blessed in their doing. If any think they arereligious, and do not bridle their tongues butdeceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.Religion that is pure and undefiled before God,the Father, is this: to care for orphans andwidows in their distress, and to keep oneselfunstained by the world.
Lector: Oiga lo que el Espíritu está diciendo al pueblo de Dios.Pueblo: Demos gracias a Dios.
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Sequence Music The people may stand.
A Reading from the Holy Gospel [Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23]
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.People: Glory to you, O Christ.
Now when the Pharisees and some of thescribes who had come from Jerusalemgathered around Jesus, they noticed
that some of his disciples were eating withdefiled hands, that is, without washing them.(For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eatunless they thoroughly wash their hands, thusobserving the tradition of the elders; and theydo not eat anything from the market unlessthey wash it; and there are also many othertraditions that they observe, the washing ofcups, pots, and bronze kettles.) So the Phariseesand the scribes asked him, “Why do yourdisciples not live according to the tradition ofthe elders, but eat with defiled hands?” He saidto them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you
hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honorsme with their lips, but their hearts are far fromme; in vain do they worship me, teaching humanprecepts as doctrines.’ You abandon thecommandment of God and hold to humantradition.” Then he called the crowd again andsaid to them, “Listen to me, all of you, andunderstand: there is nothing outside a personthat by going in can defile, but the things thatcome out are what defile. For it is from within,from the human heart, that evil intentionscome: fornication, theft, murder, adultery,avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy,slander, pride, folly. All these evil things comefrom within, and they defile a person.”
Deacon: The Gospel of Jesus Christ.People: Praise to you, O Christ.
The Sermon Please be seated.
Preacher: The Rev. Steve Keplinger
A period of silence follows the Sermon, marked with meditation bell.
Affirmation of Faith The people may stand.
The Affirmation of Faith is copyright Lisa Frenz, from a Thanksgiving Liturgy written for theMount Carmel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portland, Oregon.
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.
We believe in God the Creator,who created and is creating everything:the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us;each of us, unique, individual and beloved of God.
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We believe in God the Christ,who saved and is saving everything:the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us:each of us; unique, individual and beloved of the Christ.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,who guided and is guiding everything:the universe, the world, the plants and animals, and us;each of us, unique, individual and beloved of the Spirit.
We believe that this one God in three persons,is present among us,working directly in our livesand the lives of all who are born into this world,striving to bring us back into harmonywith all creation and with God:forgiving, healing, touching everyone,never rejecting any who willingly receivethis freely offered gift of love and grace and eternal life. Amen.
Prayers of the People Parish prayer intercessions are listed on page 34.
The Prayers of the People were adapted by The Rev. Claudia Heath from prayers written by Canon SusanneWatson Epting of New Song Episcopal Church in the diocese of Iowa.
Each prayer is read by a different member of the congregation. Please feel free to participate by readinga prayer.
Leader:
God of all that is good, in Scripture you give us your vision for the world. In love, you give us yourgrace. In wisdom, you give us each other. For this, we give you thanks and, as one body, offerourselves and each other as we pray.
We pray for every church in every place and for every community of faith throughout the world.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who unites us all,People: Bless your holy people.
Leader:
God of Justice and Truth, we pray for our nation. Teach us humility, open our hearts to those whoare different, give us compassion and understanding, forgive us our sins, and restore us to health.This week we pray for the success of a new government program to reduce heroin abuse byfocusing on treatment.
*We pray for the people of South Sudan; Catherine Brown; Walter Collins; Jay Elliston; the family and friends of TerryFriedman, especially Sara Heitshu; Phyllis Garver; Ann Grisel; Oma "Sam" Guard; Jean Keplinger; Chris LaBour; Anagrace& Dan Misenhimer; Dick Miya; Danielle Phillips; Sue Pierce; Jane Pundt; Dorée Ramey; Sam Reynolds; RobertRosenberg; Susan Southwick; Sr. Carol Willans; Ed; Lee; Que, Solomon, and family members and members of theirchurch; Jeanne & John Banks; William Brown; Joe Godoy; Mildred Gregory; Byron Griffin; Keith Hege; Francesca Jarvis;Tony Jones; Ron McLain; Ken Oakley; Maribel Ortiz; Laurence Pasquini; Peggy Southwick; Amy; Bill; Brian; David; Edna;Georgie; Helen & David; Jay; Jerry & Rondy; Joel; Karl; Kendal; Marilyn; Michelle; Monica, Roman & Danitza; Nate; Nick& Emily; Penny; Peter; Steven; Tina; W.; William; Yong Ae; Yvonne.
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(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who calls us to Justice and forgives us,People: Open our hearts to receive your truth.
Leader:
Help us to see the urgency of need in the world. Show us how to live so that we do not exploityour world or your people in it. This week we pray for Syrian refugees who are desperately takingdangerous measures to escape their plight.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who makes power of powerlessness,People: Make us channels of justice and peace.
Leader:
We pray for those who suffer and for their caregivers and companions. We pray for all on ourprayer list* as well as those we name now.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God who enfolds us in your own wounds,People: Open our hearts to know the healing power of your love.
Leader:
We pray for those who have died, especially George Rosenberg. Bless those who mourn and thosewho, in their grief, know the sure and certain promise of eternal life in you.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
God of forever and from before time,People: We praise you for the wonder of eternal life.
Leader:
God of Joy and Companionship, we thank you for the blessings and surprises of life. This week wegive thanks for the GSP Altar Guild and all they do to beautify our worship.
(The people may add their own prayers silently or aloud.)
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God of all blessings,People: We give you heartfelt thanks and praise.
The Collect after the Prayers of the People is by The Rev. Steven Shakespeare.
Celebrant:
God of unclean hands, touching those rejected by the world, despised by the religious: guide usfrom false purity which hides misshapen hearts; lead us to the joyful feast in which all are renewed;through Jesus Christ, the beauty of God’s face. Amen.
Prayer of ConfessionThe beginning and ending of the Confession are adapted from Janet Morley, All Desires Known.
The middle stanzas were adapted from “Creator God” by Douglas Galbraith, The Pattern of our Days.
Deacon: Let us confess our sins against God, our neighbors, and God’s creation.
All: O God, you search us out and know us,and all that we are is open to you.We confess that we have sinned.
When we use our power to dominateand our weakness to manipulate;When we live within our limits,touching the bounds only for reassurance;When we distrust visions and dreams,and seek to destroy the visionary;When we welcome your gifts only to entertain,but not to change us;When we fail to integrate spirit and fleshand forfeit our wholeness and dignity;We ask for your forgiveness and healing.
Deacon: We turn to you, O God of infinite compassion;
We renounce evil;We claim your love;We choose to be made whole. Amen.
Celebrant:
God, the Creator, brings you new life. God, the Liberator, forgives you and rescues you. God, theSustainer, lifts you up to live in the Spirit. May the blessing of God, Creator, Liberator, andSustainer, be upon you and all of the cosmos. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant: May the Peace of God be with you.People: And also with you.
Meditation bell will bring us back to silence.
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The Liturgy of the Table
Offertory Sentence Please be seated.
Celebrant:
I know and am persuaded in Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. [Romans 14:14a]
Offertory Music Domine Deus, from Gloria Francis Poulenc
Ann Stephens, soloistChoir: Sopranos: Laurel Brown, Linda Kayden, Kristina Maakestad, Barbara Morehouse;Altos: Shirin Antia, Joan Morris, Deb Ryan, Cathy Wolfson; Tenors: Rick Brown, DaveCoatsworth, Joyce Henderson; Basses: Henry Dirtadian, Spencer Hunter, Art Ibrado,Richard Jenrow, Phil Johnson; Director: Christina Jarvis; Organist: Pamela Decker
Pause
Prayer over the Gifts The Prayer over the Gifts is from A New Zealand Prayer Book.
Celebrant: Giver of life, receive all we offer you this day.People: Let the Spirit you bestow on your Church continue to work in the world
through the hearts of all who believe. Amen.
Table Chant The people may stand.
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The Great Thanksgiving The Great Thanksgiving is adapted from
Steven Shakespeare’s Eucharistic Prayer 3 in Prayers for an Inclusive Church.
Celebrant: God is with us.People: God is present here.Celebrant: Rejoice! Lift up your hearts.People: We lift our hearts to the Most High.Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Holy One.People: It is right to offer thanks and praise.
Celebrant:
Lifegiving God, your word speaks in the void, calling into being things that are not, inviting us toshare your work of creation.
We thank you for the ages long of gathering stars and cooling earth, of life evolving and waking eyesof wonder. We thank you for the creatures with whom we share the world, for their lives sodifferent from our own and the richness they reveal.
We thank you for the Son of Man, formed from Mary’s flesh and nurtured by her faith; he walkedthe growing earth and proclaimed a fearless kingdom of bird and lily, child and stranger, the beggarand the blind.
On the cross, he joined the labor of all creation’s yearning; in his rising, he hallowed all flesh to bearthe glory of God; he gives the brooding Spirit to bring to birth a living hope.
Therefore, with all that has life through him with animals and angels and all who hope for a new creation,we share the song of love which sounds from all eternity:
Sanctus (Holy)
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The Celebrant continues:
We ask that your Holy Spirit will fall upon us + and upon these gifts + that these fragile, earthlythings may be to us the body and blood of our brother Jesus Christ; who, on the night that he wasbetrayed, gathered with his faltering friends for a meal that tasted of freedom. Calling them to histable, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said: “This is my body, which is given for you. Dothis to remember me.”
In the same way after supper, he took the cup, saying: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.Do this, whenever you drink it, to remember me.” As on that night, so here and now he offershimself in touch and taste beyond what all words can hold.
*Thomas Gallaudet was a 19th-century American priest who has been called “The Apostle to the Deaf.” One of themany fruits of Gallaudet’s ministry to deaf people was Henry Winter Syle, who became the first deaf person to receiveHoly Orders in the Church. In 1888, Syle built the first Episcopal church constructed especially for deaf persons.Augustine is perhaps the most influential theologian in the history of Western Christianity. His thinking, articulated inThe City of God, continues to permeate church dogma to this day. Moses the Black, or Moses of Ethiopia, was a fifth-century monk who lived an ascetic life in an isolated desert monastery in Lower Egypt and who was martyred by anarmed band of raiders. John Bunyan was a 17th-century preacher and writer who is most known for his work, ThePilgrim’s Progress, which tells the journey of a lonely Christian pilgrim. Charles Grafton was a 19th-century Americanpriest who became Bishop of Fond du Lac. He was known for his Anglo-Catholic practices and his work as anecumenist, deeply committed to improving relations with the Orthodox and Old Catholics. Aidan and Cuthbert wereBishops of Lindisfarne in the seventh century, making major contributions to restoring Christianity in northern Englandand balancing Celtic and Roman traditions in the church. David Pendleton Oakerhater, known to many as “God’swarrior,” was a turn-of-the-19th-century Deacon and missionary to the Cheyenne people of Oklahoma.
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Deacon: Great is the mystery of faith.
People & Celebrant:
Christ has diedChrist is risenChrist is present now.
Celebrant:
Therefore, we come to him in whom all is created in heaven and on earth, whose cross and resurrectionmake all things new.
People & Celebrant:
We offer this to you, asking you to smile upon the gift we bring, for you alone are theGiver and Christ’s the gift through which we live once and for all.
Through him who was emptied to bear your fullness we make our prayer with Paul, ThomasGallaudet, Henry Winter Syle, Augustine of Hippo, Moses the Black, John Bunyan, CharlesChapman Grafton, Aidan, Cuthbert, David Pendleton Oakerhater,* and all created life to the gloryof the God who fills all in all now and for ever. AMEN.
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The Lord’s Prayer (Contemporary) The people may stand.
Each Sunday at Grace St. Paul’s, the Lord’s Prayer alternates between English and Spanish.
Deacon: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Deacon and People:
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.
Diácono y Pueblo:
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo.Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día.Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden.No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal.Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.
The Breaking of the Bread
Fraction Anthem The Fraction Anthem is adapted from other texts by The Rev. Steve Keplinger.
Celebrant: Alleluia. Be known to us, risen Christ, in the breaking of the bread.People: The bread which we break makes all of us one with you. Alleluia.
The Invitation to Communion
Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.
The Communion Please be seated.
Everyone is invited to receive Holy Communion. Please approach the altar rail from the center aisle. Take thefirst available space. You may choose the standing station at the center or the stations along the rail. You maycome forward to receive a blessing if you prefer not to receive communion. Place crossed arms on chest tosignal your desire for a blessing. You may also do this if you prefer not to receive the wine. You may touchthe chalice and the chalice bearer will say the words of administration.
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Communion Music I got me flowers Ralph Vaughan Williams
(No. 2 from Five Mystical Songs)Ann Stephens, soloist
Choir: Sopranos: Laurel Brown, Linda Kayden, Kristina Maakestad, Barbara Morehouse;Altos: Shirin Antia, Joan Morris, Deb Ryan, Cathy Wolfson; Tenors: Rick Brown, DaveCoatsworth, Joyce Henderson; Basses: Henry Dirtadian, Spencer Hunter, Art Ibrado,Richard Jenrow, Phil Johnson; Director: Christina Jarvis; Organist: Pamela Decker
Communion Hymn Take my life, and let it be (Blue) No. 707
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Sending Eucharistic Visitors
After communion, the service resumes here. The Celebrant may name the Eucharistic Visitors and those whomay receive Holy Communion at home. All say together:
We send you forth bearing these Holy Gifts. May those to whom you go share with usin the Communion of Christ’s Body and Blood. We who are many are one body,because we all share one bread, one cup.
Postcommunion Prayer The people may stand.
The Postcommunion Prayer is from Prayers for an Inclusive Church by The Rev. Steven Shakespeare.
Celebrant and People:
God revealed in the stranger’s approach and the bread of hospitality, in the message of new life and the laughter of response: we thank you for this meal, this sharing in yourself, and we pray that our communion might be broken apart for the world. Amen.
BlessingThe Blessing is adapted from Nathan Nettleton, http://laughingbird.net.
Celebrant: Go out, and be doers of the Word.Cleanse your hearts of all pollution,be quick to listen and learn,welcome the Word that God implants in you,and bring it to birth in acts of righteousness and compassion.
And may God pour grace upon you and bless you forever;May Christ Jesus reveal to you the truth of God’s ways;and may the Holy Spirit fill your life with passion and love. Amen.
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Recessional Hymn Rejoice, ye pure in heart! (Blue) No. 556
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Dismissal
Deacon: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia!People: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Postlude Fugue, from “Fantasy on the Name of Roy Andrew Johnson.” Pamela Decker
Please join us following this service for Coffee Hour in McBride Hall(across the labyrinth), or join us for classes or meetings—classrooms andmeeting rooms are downstairs beneath the sanctuary, with access either
by the stairs off the breezeway or by the ramp near the parking lot.
Service Participants, 10 a.m.
Deacon: The Rev. Chris LedyardAssisting: The Rev. ???Lectors: Joe Smith, Stephen HymelEpistle in Spanish: Juan LooSubdeacon: Chris EastoeChalice: Terry Rosato, Willie Schlentz,
David & George Ruder
Acolytes: Kayla Cordero, Ayden Kube, Lily Orlando, Alyissa Holmes, Fiona Fischer
Acolyte Director: David ChristyUshers: Marilyn Abraham, Nancy Moritz,
Joe Smith, Steve WilliamsAltar Guild: Marilyn Abraham, Kayla Cordero,
Bill & Therese TrujilloGreeters: Kitt Leonard, Sue Pierce
We thank Ann Stephens, soloist;Choir: Sopranos: Laurel Brown, Linda Kayden, Kristina Maakestad, Barbara Morehouse;
Altos: Shirin Antia, Joan Morris, Deb Ryan, Cathy Wolfson;Tenors: Rick Brown, Dave Coatsworth, Joyce Henderson;
Basses: Henry Dirtadian, Spencer Hunter, Art Ibrado, Richard Jenrow, Phil Johnson;for their musical offerings during this service.
Listings of lay ministers are subject to last-minute changes after the bulletin is printed.
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We hold the following in our prayers today:
We pray for Katharine our Presiding Bishop; Michael our Presiding Bishop-elect; Kirk ourBishop; Steve, our Rector; and the clergy and staff who serve Grace St. Paul’s; theDiocese of Sebei (Uganda), The Rt. Rev. Augustine Arapyona Salimo; St. George’s inHolbrook; Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center in Tucson; Tin Lanh Hang Song Church inVietnam.
We pray for peace in Zimbabwe, Syria, Congo, Sudan, Gaza, and in all places. We pray forthose in the military, especially those serving in combat zones, including RonaldBerryhill; Christopher Gallo; Michael Hannan; Andrew Harris; Donna Heath; FrederickJenning; Jordan S. Marks; Eric Osche; Mark Pundt; Terrence Robinson; Laramie Struble;Brian.
We pray for the people of South Sudan; Catherine Brown; Walter Collins; Jay Elliston; thefamily and friends of Terry Friedman, especially Sara Heitshu; Phyllis Garver; AnnGrisel; Oma “Sam” Guard; Jean Keplinger; Chris LaBour; Anagrace & Dan Misenhimer;Dick Miya; Danielle Phillips; Sue Pierce; Jane Pundt; Dorée Ramey; Sam Reynolds;Robert Rosenberg; Susan Southwick; Sr. Carol Willans; Ed; Lee; Que, Solomon, andfamily members and members of their church; Jeanne & John Banks; William Brown;Joe Godoy; Mildred Gregory; Byron Griffin; Keith Hege; Francesca Jarvis; Tony Jones;Ron McLain; Ken Oakley; Maribel Ortiz; Laurence Pasquini; Peggy Southwick; Amy; Bill;Brian; David; Edna; Georgie; Helen & David; Jay; Jerry & Rondy; Joel; Karl; Kendal;Marilyn; Michelle; Monica, Roman & Danitza; Nate; Nick & Emily; Penny; Peter; Steven;Tina; W.; William; Yong Ae; Yvonne.
We hold in prayer animal companions who are in need, especially Biscuit; Sheba; Smuckers;Logan; Vienna; Dalton.
We hold in prayer our animal companions who have died, especially Carbon13.
We pray for those who have died, especially George Rosenberg; Terry Friedman; The Rev.Thomas J Brady.
We pray also for those who have died in the desert on our border and all those who havedied in Afghanistan.
PRAYER LIST GUIDELINES
Names of parishioners submitted this week will remain on the list during the currentmonth. Please contact David Wachter by 4 p.m. on Wednesday (327-6857 or [email protected]) to add a name to the list printed in the bulletin. Names of non-parishioners, including relatives of parishioners, will remain on the prayers for one weekonly—if the crisis continues, please call the church office each week by 4 p.m. onWednesday to renew, or send an email to [email protected]. Full names will belisted unless “first name only” is requested. The Intercessory Prayer Team will receive allnames submitted; this large team maintains daily intercessions. There are no time limita-tions on this ministry.
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GSP Parish Life – August 30, 2015The Sunday bulletin is filled with information about events at Grace St. Paul’s or of interest to the GraceSt. Paul’s community. Please take it home and read it at your leisure. There’s something for everyone!
Check out GSP’s website: www.gsptucson.org.Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church • 2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ • www.facebook.com/gracestpauls
Grace St. Paul’s parishioners were asked to share a response to the following question.Each week we will publish responses as we celebrate GSP in our lives.
I am grateful to God for the Grace St. Paul’scommunity because:
Father Steve keeps our family grounded and our minds thinking.
I can be accepted as I am and worship God wholeheartedly in such abeautiful place.
It keeps me coming back. You always remind me of reasons to keepbelieving in god, even when I’m not 100% sure he’s still there.
It has been my spiritual home the past 20 years, a place of peace duringdifficult times, and a place of hope and opportunity during good times.
SpiritSong On Summer Break
SpiritSong (Taizé) will not meet in July and August, but will resume in September.Specific questions or comments may be directed to Roger Pierce [email protected].
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Worship Changes in Our Future
After much discernment and careful deliberation, a decision has been made tomake a couple of changes to our worship experience at GSP to more fullyaccommodate the needs of our community. Beginning on September 13, you willnotice two changes.
First, our children will continue to come into the 10 a.m. service at the Peace. Butnow, they will stay for the rest of the service, allowing us to all remain togetheras a community. The goals here are for all of our children to have completeeducational and worship experiences, each and every Sunday, without increasingtheir time on campus. They will experience the Liturgy of the Word in theirclassrooms and then be with all of us for the complete Liturgy of the Table.
The second change will be the time of what is presently the 8 a.m. service, whichwill now begin at 7:45 a.m. This will allow everyone the opportunity to fullyparticipate in the Adult Spiritual Formation class at 9 a.m.
We are grateful for your willingness to make these changes for all of us as wecontinue to strive to make GSP the place to be each and every Sunday.
Kiosk? What’s That?
It’s that little machine that looks like an iPad, the one in the narthex of the church…and…it is thereto help you make your financial giving to GSP so much easier.
Remember, you can make a one-time gift, indicate your new financial intentions for 2015, and makeregular contributions through your friendly Kiosk. If you’re unsure how it works, just ask. Tryit—you’ll like it!
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Coffee Hour Hospitality
We’d like to make coffee hour self-supporting. Your donations of food and anymonetary contributions you make can help offset the costs of condiments andpaper products.
Coffee and light refreshments are offered on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. inMcBride Hall. We have wonderfully generous members and talented bakers and wewant to take advantage of both. So, in an effort to have the wealth spread evenlyacross the various Sundays each month, we’ll ask folks to provide goodies based onthe first letter in their last names:
! The first Sunday of each month: last names that begin with letters A–F
! The second Sunday of each month: last names that begin with letters G–L
! The third Sunday of each month: last names that begin with letters M–R
! The fourth Sunday of each month: last names that begin with letters S–Z
Our hope is that, by providing some sort of schedule, we will have somethingdelicious to offer consistently every Sunday. Let’s have a feast every week! Ofcourse, anyone inspired to share good food on additional Sundays is welcome todo so. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Allen, the chair of the CoffeeHour Hospitality ministry, at 327-4448.
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Liturgy & Music
SPIRIT NOW: An Emerging WorshipE x p e r i e n c e , I n c l u s i v e a n dInteractive—Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. inMcBride Hall. Join us for a contemporaryweekday worship service. Each week wefocus on a different theme and our liturgyincludes simple chants, readings from othertraditions, and a shared Eucharist.
LOOKING FOR A CHANGE IN YOURPRAYER LIFE?
Would you like to try Prayer in a small community?Come to Evening Prayer on Tuesdays, from 6 to 6:30p.m. in the Julian Chapel. On the first Tuesday ofeach month, Evening Prayer will includeCommunion. Stay afterwards for the brief fellowshipafterwards if you’d like. Come join us in the joy ofsmall, prayerful community. If you have any questions,feel free to ask Br. Chuck or Nan Hannan, Gale Odion,or Mark Drew.
INTERFAITH MEDITATION GROUPPlease join us for meditation every Tuesday at 7 p.m.for an intimate, candle-lit gathering in the Julian Chapel.Our meditation group is inclusive and open to allregardless of where you may be on your spiritualjourney or whether you are new to meditation or anexperienced meditator. Our format begins with a shortoptional walking meditation that flows into our 20-25minutes of silent seated meditation. For moreinformation please contact David Clements at429-4438.
INVITATION FROM THE USHERINGCOMMITTEEGSP needs a few people who are willing to joinushering teams for the 10 a.m. service. The timecommitment is once every four weeks. There are alsoopportunities for substitute ushers (vacation fill-ins,holidays, etc.) Training is provided. This is a wonderfulway to meet people at GSP and to offer friendship and
a warm welcome to the church! If you are interested,please contact Jane Nakazato at [email protected]. Thankyou!!
INVITATION FROM ALTAR GUILDGSP needs a small amount of your time each month tohelp make its worship space a place of beauty, and toprepare and clean the vessels used for communion. If youwould like to consider volunteering for this ministry, theAltar Guild would love to have you. Please contact JaneThrall at either (520) 296-1241 or [email protected] you!
DIGITAL BULLETIN AVAILABLE!For those who find it an aid to worship (andcan help save trees and money), we havemade our Sunday bulletin available fordownload on electronic devices. You canaccess the bulletin by visiting our website and
clicking on “Sunday Bulletins,” clicking on the linkprovided in the left column of the Friday e-mail, or byscanning the QR code right here.
If you choose to download the bulletin, please berespectful of your neighbor and be particularly carefulabout the light that your device casts. Our goal is alwaysto create the most spirit-filled, meditative, energizing, andenlightening worship experience possible for all.
RECORDINGS AVAILABLECD and DVD recordings of the 10 a.m. service may beordered; please contact the church office (327-6857).
FLOWERS—Did something special happen to you
recently that you’d like to celebrate? Honor it withaltar flowers or plants! Perhaps you want flowers orplants in memory of or in honor of a loved one. If so,call the office (327-6857) to arrange flower or plantdedications. Any Office Welcome Team volunteer willbe happy to take your information and give it to JeanSmart, our Parish Administrator.
Adult Spiritual Formation
TODAY: Exploring Today’s Lectionary— 9a.m. in the Bloom Education Center. Does
it all just seem like Greek to you? One Sunday a monthwe provide an opportunity to discuss the Bible readings
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for that day in more depth in a small group setting.Come join us for a thoughtful but always livelyconversation about scripture.
GSP Spirit Players: A Monthly Play-Reading Experience, together with GSPFilm & Fellowship—Friday, Sept. 6 at 6:30p.m. (Spirit Players) and Friday, Sept.18 at 6:30 p.m. (Film & Fellowship), inthe Bloom Education Center. Once again
the Grace St. Paul's First Friday Play Reading and theFilm and Fellowship ministries are undertaking a jointventure, presenting both a classic play, The Misanthrope,by Molière, and a recent film that centers around aproduction of same play, Cycling with Moliere.
The Misanthrope is a 17th-century comedy of mannersin verse written by Molière. The play satirizes thehypocrisies of French aristocratic society through itscentral character, Alceste, a man quick to criticize theflaws of everyone around him, as well as himself. Hisrefusal to "make nice" makes him tremendouslyunpopular and he laments his isolation in a world hesees as superficial and base, Despite his convictions,however, he cannot help but love the frivolousCélimène even though he loathes her flighty behavior.
The unrehearsed reading begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept.4 in the Bloom Education Center. Scripts will beprovided. No theatre or public speaking experience isnecessary; parts will be randomly assigned to anyonewho attends and wishes to read. Non-readers arewelcome as well, and can participate as an "audience."This play is suitable for young adults and older; it maybe too sophisticated for middle school or youngerpersons.
The 2013 film version will be shown on Friday, Sept. 18at 7 p.m. in the Bloom Education Center and will bepreceded by a potluck at 6:30. And as usual, popcornis available.
Please join us for one or both events! Your hosts are EricCarr & Kitt Leonard for the evening of film and NanaleeRaphael for the evening of theatre. All are aficionados ofboth forms of entertainment.
There will be no Adult SpiritualFormation classes on Sunday,
September 6, because of the Labor Dayweekend.
Women's Bible Study (ExploratoryMeeting)—Friday, Sept. 11 from 10-11:30a.m. in the Bloom Education Center. There
have been a number of inquiries about starting aWomen's Bible Study at GSP. Join us for an initialconversation about what that group might look like andhow to begin. This is an exploratory meeting to discussdates and times for a future group and theformat/resources the group might use. Come and be partof that conversation! All are welcome. Contact AdultSpiritual Formation at [email protected] formore information if you're not able to attend thismeeting. Facilitated by Catherine Penn Williams, co-chair ofAdult Spiritual Formation.
Dying Well—Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. inthe Bloom Education Center. Is there a right
way to die? This question has begun to fuel muchconversation in our time, from Atul Gawande’sbest-selling book Being Mortal to the international project“Death Over Dinner” where people gather over a mealto talk about dying. As a culture, we can’t afford not tohave this conversation. For example, in the next 25 years,Baby Boomers are expected to double the number ofAmericans 65 years or older to about 72 million. Join usfor an important conversation about death and dying andthe resources that are available to help have thatconversation with those we love. Facilitated by CatherinePenn Williams, co-chair of Adult Spiritual Formation.
Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys, Living theWay of Jesus—Every Monday beginningSept. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in theBloom Education Center. For many, our
understanding of what it means to be a Christian has beenshaped by church teachings but also, more importantly,by time and experience over the course of our ownunique spiritual journeys. In this small group weundertake a shared conversation about what mattersmost to us as followers of Jesus and how we practice thisin our individual lives and the life of our community. Eachmeeting focuses on a different intersection betweenspirituality and religion, and the conversation takes us
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where the Spirit guides. Each session stands alone andall are welcome. No registration is necessary.Co-facilitated by Catherine Penn Williams and Brian Arthur.Brian is a longtime EFM mentor at GSP and Catherine is theco-chair of Adult Spiritual Formation.
Angels and Archangels and All theCompany of Heaven—Sunday, Sept. 20at 9 a.m. in the Bloom EducationCenter. Join us for this visual presentation on the
subject of Michaelmas and angels! Specifically, we willaddress these questions:
! Why do Episcopalians set aside 29 September asthe Feast of St. Michael and All Angels?
! How significant was this day in medieval England?
! What does Michaelmas have to do with theautumnal equinox?
! What are THE HOSTS that God is the Lord of?
! What is the role of the Archangel Michael in theBible?
! How have artists and sculptors depicted himthrough the centuries?
! What does the Bible say about angels?
! What is the popular modern view of angels?
Presented by historian and longtime GSP member, Dr.Chuck Dickson.
Sermons on Tap—Sunday, Sept. 20 from11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the BloomEducation Center. [This small group meets
on the third Sunday of every month,] Ever leaveworship on Sunday and wish you could talk about thesermon with others? Why not join like-minded folksfor an open discussion of the day’s sermon over beerand sandwiches? This small group is for anyone with adesire to connect more deeply with others and awillingness to explore their own questions about howwe live into the “good news” as preached at GSP. Thesetting will be informal and relaxed. No need toregister, come anytime. All are welcome! Thisdiscussion occurs on the third Sunday of every month.Beer, iced tea, and a light lunch will be available.Donations will be accepted to cover the costs of lunch.
GSP Readers Group—Friday, Sept. 25 at9:30 a.m. in the Bloom Education Center.The book for discussion in September is Being Mortal:Medicine and What Matters at the End by Atul Gawande.Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transformingbirth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing tomanageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging anddeath, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to runcounter to the interest of the human spirit. Nursinghomes, preoccupied with safety, pin patients into railedbeds and wheelchairs. Hospitals isolate the dying,checking for vital signs long after the goals of cure havebecome moot. Doctors, committed to extending life,continue to carry out devastating procedures that in theend extend suffering.
Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession’sultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is thedesired goal for patients and families. Gawande offersexamples of freer, more socially fulfilling models forassisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and heexplores the varieties of hospice care to demonstratethat a person’s last weeks or months may be rich anddignified.
All are welcome! No registration necessary. Formore information, please contact the churchoffice at 327-6857.
CONTINUING: For Men: Coffee, Bagels andBible Stuff—Every Thursday morningfrom 7:30-8:30 a.m. in McBride Hall. Come
join our Men’s BS (Bible Stuff) group! We engage differentbooks of the Bible—beginning with the Book of Acts—ina relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere, examining thetext from a historical perspective and applying it to ourcurrent lives. All men are welcome! Come anytime!Facilitated by Bill Moore. Bill has been a member of GSPsince 2012. He has facilitated men’s classes in other churchesand participated in men’s bible study groups for decades. AnEpiscopalian for over 30 years, Bill enjoys having discussionsabout faith journeys with other men.
CONTINUING: Saturday Java Jive: Coffee &Conversation—Every Saturday from8:30-11 a.m. at Epic Café (745 N. 4thAve., SW corner of 4th Ave. & UniversityBlvd.) Want to meet and get to know folks in a relaxed
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and friendly environment? All are welcome to join thislong-running motley crew that meets every Saturdaymorning for coffee and conversation. We never knowwho will show up, the topic is always up for grabs andhilarity often ensues. Epic has free wi-fi so tablets andlaptops are welcome (you never know when Wikipediawill need to be consulted…). Look for us at the groupof little round tables in the back of the café.
Special Event in October 2015!
Dangerously Alive:A Weekend with Mark Scandrette
Living deeply—Closing the gap between how we want tolive and how we actually live
Friday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.Practicing the Way of Jesus. We live in a time ofskepticism about organized religion and Christianity inparticular. And yet we long for healing change for ourworld and in our personal lives. What might wediscover if we have the courage to put the teachings ofChrist into practice?
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.FREE: Spending Your Time and Money on WhatMatters Most. We were made to flourish and dogood in a world full of abundance. Yet our typical paceof life and rates of consumption are wearing us out anddestroying the planet. There is a trusted path forrecovering the life of meaning, freedom andcompassion we were created for. In this six-hourworkshop we will explore soul postures and practicalsteps towards greater alignment of time, money andglobal sustainability. Learn to live more gratefully,creatively and sustainably.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.In addition to preaching at both the 8 and 10 a.m.services, Mark will lead us in a discussion aboutWhere Do We Go Next? as a community toimplement some of the ideas and inspirations thatcome out of the time we spend together on Friday andSaturday.
One of the leading voices in the emerging church,Mark Scandrette is passionate about taking risks tofollow the revolutionary teachings of Jesus and sharesstories from his personal experiences. In 1998, he and
his family moved to inner city San Francisco to pioneer aneighborhood Christian community. He is the foundingdirector of ReIMAGINE, a center for integral Christianpractice based in San Francisco, where he leads an annualseries of retreats, learning labs, conversations andprojects designed to help participants integrate theteachings of Jesus into every aspect of life.
A sought-after voice for creative, radical and embodiedChristian practice, he speaks nationally and internationallyat conferences, universities and churches, offering trainingand coaching to leaders and organizations. WhereverMark travels and speaks he hopes to inspire groups totake a more active and creative approach to spiritualformation and missional engagement.
He is the author of FREE: Spending Your Time and Moneyon What Matters Most (IVP 2013), Practicing the Way ofJesus (IVP 2011) and Soul Graffiti (Jossey-Bass 2007) and isa contributor to the Animate:FAITH video series(Augsburg Fortress 2012).
Mark has been married to his wife Lisa for twenty-threeyears. They have three young adult children and live inthe Mission District of San Francisco. He enjoys running,biking, cooking, dumpster diving, home coffee roasting,long city walks, going on dates with Lisa and watching TVand films with their kids.
Tell Us What You Think!We are in the process of planning programs for thesecond half of 2015. Let us know what classes you wouldl ike to attend or teach! Email us [email protected].
Health & Healing Ministries
INVITATION FROM DESERT ANGELSQUILTING MINISTRYDo you like to sew? Then maybe you would like to joinour quilting group. We meet every Wednesday from 10a.m. till 2 p.m. in McBride Hall, with a break at noon forlunch (be sure to bring your lunch!). If you have anyquestions, or if you would like more information, pleasecontact Judith Turner at (520) 882-4227.
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BLANKETS OF LOVE FOR DOGS &CATSThe safety, security and comfort of blankets and towelshelps the homeless animals at Pima Animal CareCenter (PACC) become more calm and consequentlymore adoptable. PACC depends on the community fortheir donations of blankets and towels, and the needfor these items is ongoing and desperate. Please leaveyour “Blankets and Towels of Love” in the donationbox in McBride Hall. Thank you for your kindness.The animals thank you too!! Sponsored by the Animalsand Spirituality Ministry.
PASTORAL CARE EMERGENCIESIt is easy and quick to reach a member of the pastoralcare team. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call668-5727. If you would like to learn more about howto volunteer as a pastoral care giver, please contactThe Rev. Steve Kelsey at 989-1514 or via e-mail [email protected].
Social Justice & Outreach
DRIVERS NEEDED: BREAD FROMTHE PANTRYDo you have 45 minutes to spare once a week? Oronce a month? Bread from the Pantry is looking fordrivers to collect and deliver bread on different daysduring the week. Volunteers can sign up for the sameday every week or the same day once a month. We’llwork with your schedule!
Volunteers need a good-sized sedan or small SUV andneed to be comfortable working alone in the evening.Volunteers collect bread from Beyond Bread (onCampbell south of Ft. Lowell) on Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The bread iscollected at 8 p.m. and delivered to GSP. If you’reinterested or would like additional details, please callBill Trujillo at 344-8498. Thank you!
JOSEPH’S PANTRY UPDATEThank you to everyone who has been bringing sticks ofdeodorant for our pantry guests. The need fordeodorant will continue all summer long. Socks alsoare crucial this time of year. In terms of volunteers, we
have openings for people to go the Community FoodBank and bring food back to the pantry as part of theAgency Market Program. If you have a vehicle, areavailable for a few hours one weekday morning per weekand are interested, please email Christy [email protected] or call Andrew Gardner at(520) 275-2148.
TIHAN NEEDS YOUR HELP!Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) seeksdonations of all kinds for 2015. Especially needed aretoilet paper and paper towels (other congregations aretaking care of other needs). Donations may be placed inthe TIHAN box in McBride Hall. Thanks for your help!
Parish Membership &Administration
GET YOUR NAME TAG!If you don’t already have a name tag, please sign up forone at the Welcome Table in McBride Hall or on thebulletin board across from the Welcome Table.
HOW DO I SUBMIT ITEMS FOR THESUNDAY BULLETIN?Please send bulletin announcements to David Wachter [email protected]. Please make prayer listrequests by calling the church office at 327-6857 andspeaking with the Office Welcome Team volunteer, or bysending them directly to David Wachter [email protected]. The deadline for theSunday bulletin is 4 p.m. on the precedingWednesday. Prayer list requests for the bulletin maybe made until 4 p.m. on Wednesday this week.Thanks!
HOW DO I SCHEDULE EVENTS?If you would like to schedule a meeting or event at GraceSt. Paul’s, contact Jean Smart, GSP’s Parish Administrator,in the church office; please e-mail her [email protected].
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The Sunday Octave: Aug. 30 – Sept. 6Sunday, August 30The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost8 a.m. – Communion Service, followed by Coffee &
Conversation – Sanctuary, McBride Hall9 a.m. – Exploring Today’s Lectionary – Bloom
Education Center9 a.m. – Children & Youth – Undercroft9:45 a.m. – Childcare begins – Nursery10 a.m. – Communion Service, followed by Coffee &
Conversation – Sanctuary, McBride Hall10 a.m. – Sunday School (Preschool through
Grade 6) – Undercroft Classrooms2 p.m. – St. Andrew’s Bach Society Concert –
Sanctuary5 p.m. – Acupuncture School Graduation – Sanctuary
Monday, August 3112:30 p.m. – GSP Communications Group – Bloom
Education Center4:30 p.m. – Spirit Dojo Karate – McBride Hall6 p.m. – Tucson Masterworks Chorale – Sanctuary7 p.m. – Healing Touch Clinic – Weeks Room7:30 p.m. – AA Southside Group – McBride Hall
Tuesday, September 110 a.m. – Canon Theologian Stafford – McBride Hall6 p.m. – Evening Prayer & Communion – Julian
Chapel6:30 p.m. – Arizona Repertory Singers rehearsal –
McBride Hall7 p.m. – Interfaith Meditation Group – Julian Chapel
Wednesday, September 27 a.m. – Holy Communion – Julian Chapel10 a.m. – Desert Angels Quilters – McBride HallNoon – Liturgy Planning Meeting – Bloom Education
CenterNoon – GSP Prayer Shawl Ministry – McBride Hall4:30 p.m. – Spirit Dojo Karate – McBride Hall6:30 p.m. – Education for Ministry (EfM) – Weeks
Room
6:30 p.m. – GSP Giving & Receiving Committee –Mary of Bethany Room
Thursday, September 37:30 a.m. – For Men: Coffee, Bagels, and Bible Stuff
– McBride Hall10:30 a.m. – Bridge Group – Bloom Education Center3 p.m. – Healing Touch Clinic – Weeks Room5:30 p.m. – Spirit Now: An Emerging Worship
Experience, Inclusive and Interactive – McBrideHall
7:30 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal – Chancel
Friday, September 41 p.m. – Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus rehearsal
– Weeks Room6:30 p.m. – GSP Spirit Players: A Monthly Play-
Reading Experience – Bloom Education Center8 p.m. – AA Goodlife Group – Weeks Room
Saturday, September 58:30 a.m. – Saturday Java Jive: Coffee &
Conversation – Epic Café, 745 N. 4th Avenue9 a.m. – Good Grief Spiritual Support Group –
Bloom Education Center
Sunday, September 6The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost8 a.m. – Communion Service, followed by Coffee &
Conversation – Sanctuary, McBride Hall9 a.m. – Children & Youth – Undercroft9:45 a.m. – Childcare begins – Nursery10 a.m. – Communion Service, followed by Coffee &
Conversation – Sanctuary, McBride Hall10 a.m. – Sunday School (Preschool through
Grade 6) – Undercroft Classrooms2 p.m. – St. Andrew’s Bach Society Concert –
Sanctuary
The Mission & Vision of Grace St. Paul’s
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be a spiritual home,open to all, providing food for the journey, and calling peopleto change the world. We will move toward this vision through spiritual
formation embodied in the experience of Christ’s love, in innovative worship, inprogressive Christian education and in generous response to the gifts we have received.We will strive to be a diverse and supportive community. We will celebrate individualgifts and integrate people of all ages into our programs. We will be a beacon to ourwider community, known for our care of creation and for our promotion of socialjustice.
VestryRoger Pierce, Senior Warden; Bill Moore, JuniorWarden; Rob Rauh, Chancellor; Tom Pitello, Treasurer;Lou Ann Bieging, Clerk of the Vestry
Vestry Members:, John Banks, Brianna Devereux, KyleDevereux, Carol Forshey, Jim Franks, Julie Gasaway,Miriam Huber, Stephen Hymel, Carrie Kube, BiancaLara, Steve Mattix, Richard Rhoads, Holly Shinn
ClergyKirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona; Mary Delaney, JoeFitzgerald, Rosanna Kazanjian, Steve Kelsey, PriestAssociates; Nancy Meister, Chris Ledyard, Deacons;Lynn Marie Hunter, Ana Ortiz, Interfaith Ministers;Steve Keplinger, Rector
VergerJames Gooden, Verger; David Christy, Acolyte Director
StaffJane Click, Pianist; Lieto Ensemble; Pamela Decker,Organist; Madeleine Caldwell, Argelia El-Khayat,Childcare Giver; Rosalind Garcia, Director of Children,Youth & Family Ministries; Christina Jarvis, MusicDirector; Jean Smart, Parish Administrator; James Teal,Facilities Assistant; David Wachter, PublicationsManager, Computer Specialist, & Associate Organist;James White, Sexton
ConsultantPatti Morrison, Bookkeeper
Sunday School Teachers, Youth MentorsBeginning (Preschool & Kindergarten) (meets in the
Martha of Bethany Room): Anne Harri, NikkiKerns, Amber Pitello, Chanel Willis
Primary (Grades 1-3) (meets in the St. Jude Room): JaneConlin, Amy Cormode, Judy Gossard
Intermediate (Grades 4-5) (meets in the Weeks Room):Kristen Bury, Jim Kane, Rochelle Ramey
Youth Groups (Grades 6-12) (meets in the St. FrancisRoom): Eric Carr, David Christy, MarthaFarnham, Alyce Garcia, Wes Hunter