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All Saints’ DayHoly EucharistHoly Baptism at 9 am

Sunday, November 5, 2017, 9 & 11:15 am

T r i n i T y C h u r C h i n T h e C i T y o f B o s T o n

The Feast of All Saints 2017 o 9 & 11:15 am — 2

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and service opportunities that are part of our life together. To learn more, visit trinitychurchboston.org and click on New to Trinity,

or contact Mark Kharas, at [email protected], 617-536-0944 x360.

Listening devices for the hearing impaired and large print bulletins are available from an usher.

Note to Parents: We invite you to remain for the entire service. Children’s Ministries and Nursery staff are prepared to accomodate this.

About the Cover ImageAncient Greeks believed that the flesh of peafowl did not decay after death, and so it became a symbol of im-mortality. The eyes on the tailfeathers of the peacock represent the all-seeing eye of God.

On Trinity’s altar, which is modeled on a medieval Byzantine design, we see the symbol used in a fresh way. The mirrored peacocks represent the Eucharistic life (they are drinking the fruit of the vine); both the life we experience through our daily worship and the life which stretches beyond death. The birds are identical; mean-ing that at our altar, we see this life encountering the life still to come, a reconciling of the separation between the worlds which usually feels so absolute. This makes the mirrored peacocks an especially rich symbol for All Saints and All Souls, the great feast where we proclaim that the cloud of witnesses from the past are present with us now and with the saints who are yet to come.

Perhaps it was this peacock symbol that William Butler Yeats was thinking of in his marvelous, complex poem, “Sailing to Byzantium,” where the joyous world of the flesh stands in uneasy harmony with the world of eternity:

Caught in that sensual music all neglectMonuments of unageing intellect.

Yeats imagines himself being transformed into an artificial or clockwork bird, who will be

set upon a golden bough to sing to lords and ladies of Byzantium Of what is past, or passing, or to come.

For the complete poem, visit poetryfoundation.org/poem/172063

A Note on Today’s LiturgiesAll Saints is one of the great five Major Feasts in our church year. How can we express the abundance of praise and gratitude we feel to God in this festival day? One way is that we have particular choral music that happens in the course of the liturgy. When the choir sings, they are making our offering to God. Their voices are our voices, their harmony the pattern of the harmonies we are called to live with one another. As we listen, we lend our hearts and bodies, our minds and our souls to this offering. Some people think that listening is passive, but it is only passive if we let it be! So luxuriate in these choral moments today, let your breath relax your body, and join in the offering we make as the people of God, in praise of all the Saints.

As we celebrate All Saints’ Day during our morning services, the choir sings the Mass Ordinary (Gloria, Sanctus, Bene-dictus, Agnus Dei) in a festive choral setting on behalf of the congregation. To learn more about this liturgical practice and other facets of music & worship, visit trinitychurchboston.org/blog/vested-interest.


Liturgy of the WordPrelude Choral, Op. 31 No. 16 Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Please stand and join in singing all hymns.

Hymn in Procession 287 For all the saints (Sine Nomine)

Baptismal Acclamation Blessed be the one, holy and living God. Glory to God for ever and ever.There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us;One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Creator of all.

Gloria in excelsis Deo from Missa O Quam Gloriosum At 11:15 am. Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)The translation is found in the Book of Common Prayer, page 324.

Collect of the Day Remain standing.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Reading Be seated. Revelation 7:9-17After this I, John, looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying,“Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?” I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.“For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.


Psalm 34:1-10, 22 Remain seated. The choir sings the psalm to an Anglican chant by Thomas Norris (1741-1790).

I will bless the LORD at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth. I will glory in the LORD; * let the humble hear and rejoice. Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; * let us exalt his Name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror. Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; * happy are they who trust in him! Fear the LORD, you that are his saints, * for those who fear him lack nothing. The young lions lack and suffer hunger, * but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. The LORD ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him. At the conclusion of the Psalm, children leave for the Children’s Homily, following the Children’s Ministry leaders. They meet under the pulpit.

Gradual Hymn 293 All stand. I sing a song of the saints of God (Grand Isle)

Gospel of Christ Remain standing. Matthew 5:1-12The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. William W. Rich


Holy Baptism & Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Edward James FinnertyEleanor Grace Hadly

Jeffery Winslow Hamilton IIILuke Francis SiclariEmily Jayne Stetson

Thomas James Williams

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates At 9 am only.The candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

The congregation remains seated, as the candidates and their families stand. The service continues in The Book of Common Prayer, p. 301, with the presentation and examination.

After all have been presented, the Presider invites all to stand, as they are able.

Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? We will.

Making & Renewing Baptismal Vows At all services.

Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help.Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself ? I will, with God’s help.Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.

Prayers for the Candidates & the People At all services: please stand or kneel. The leader offers prayers for the candidates and the People (Book of Common Prayer p. 305).

The people respond to each intercession with ‘Lord, hear our prayer.’The Presider adds a concluding prayer, to which the People respond, “Amen.”


Gathering Hymn 295 At 9 am only. All sing, standing. Sing praise to our Creator (Christus, der ist mein Leben)The Candidates and their families come forward.

Thanksgiving over the Water At 9 am only. Remain standing. Book of Common Prayer, p. 306 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation … To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Baptism At 9 am only. Be seated. The Candidates are presented by name to the priest,

who pours water upon them, saying: N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

A priest marks the baptisand’s forehead with the sign of the cross, saying:N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

A candle is given to the sponsors with these words: N., receive the light of Christ and take it into the world. Amen.

After the candidates have been baptized, all stand. Gracious God, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. Let us welcome the newly baptized. We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

The Peace At all services: all stand.The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another with a sign of Christ’s Peace.

Announcements Be seated.


Holy Communion

All people, regardless of faith, tradition, or age, are welcome to receive Communion at Trinity Church.

If you wish to receive a blessing instead, please come to the altar rail and cross your arms over your chest.

Gluten-free wafers are available; simply ask the priest at the altar rail.If stairs are a challenge for you, a floor-level communion station

is located in the vestibule to the left of the pulpit. We welcome and encourage children to receive Communion. Please take any valuables with you when you leave your seat.

Offertory The offering received during the anthem is our opportunity to give of ourselves to the glory of God.

It supports our parish ministries and service to the community.

Offertory Anthem at 9 am Mark Blatchly (b. 1960) at 11:15 am Ernest Bullock (1890-1979)

Give us the wings of faith to rise within the veil and see The saints above, how great their joys, how bright their glories be.We ask them whence their victory came. They, with one united breath, Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death.They marked the footsteps that he trod. His zeal inspired their breast, And, following their incarnate God, they reached their promised rest.

Text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Presentation Hymn (Old 100th)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Text: Hymn 380, stanza 3, The Hymnal 1982

The Great Thanksgiving Please stand or kneel. Book of Common Prayer, Prayer A , p. 361

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere… and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sung by the choir. VictoriaSanctus, sanctus, sanctus,Domine Deus Sabaoth,pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.Hosanna in excelsis.Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.Hosanna in excelsis.

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.


Holy and gracious God: In your infinite love you made us for yourself… Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.We celebrate the memorial of our redemption… now and for ever. Amen.And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

The Lord’s Prayer 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 tresspasses, 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.

Breaking of the Bread Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Sung by the choir.

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. VictoriaAgnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Music During Communion

Motet At 9 & 11:15 am. Victoria

O quam gloriosum est regnum, in quo cum Christo gaudent omnes Sancti. Amicti stolis albis, sequuntur Agnum quocumque ierit.O how glorious is the kingdom wherein all the saints rejoice with Christ. Clothed in white robes, they follow the Lamb wherever he goes.

Antiphon at Vespers for All Saints’ Day

Hymn 620 Jerusalem, my happy home (Land of Rest)


Postcommunion Prayer All stand.Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual foodof the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;and for assuring us in these holy mysteriesthat we are living members of the Body of your Son,and heirs of your eternal kingdom.And now, Holy God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do,to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

When Lay Eucharistic Visitors are taking communion to the sick or homebound, these words are said, In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body, for we all share one bread and one cup.

Going Into the World The Blessing After the prayer, the People respond, “Amen.”

Hymn in Procession 625 All stand. Ye holy angels bright (Darwall ’s 148th)

Dismissal Neither death nor life can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God.

Postlude Final from Symphonie No. 1 Louis Vierne

Title: The Holy Eucharist II, Lift up your hearts: Sursum corda, S120. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-700138.

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Below are the names of all those deceased for whom Trinity Church has prayed since All Saint’s Day last year.Those of the parish will be read aloud in solemn remembrance at the 6pm All Soul’s Requiem.

We remember all in our prayers and give thanks for their lives.We find strength in their faith and the faith of all the saints both known to us and known only to God.

Chad AafiesRaphael AlberolaDick AlbertSarah Beau Faith AndersonAnna AntonellisCarlos ArrarteJacqueline BadeauWilliam Frank BaileyAndrew John BakerJoy BancroftBarbara BarronDavid Benton Sr.Elaine BergmanPatrick BerryWillie BlakeRichard BowenWilliam BowersJack BrandtFrancis “Frank” BresiaJoan BrubakerFrank BruderDebrah BurnsJulia ByrneDavid CairnsJohn CampbellConnie CanosioYao CaoColin CarrRobert ChambersCharles E. Childs, Jr.Anthony Carmen CiampaRyley CoferJulie CollierCatie CopleyElizabeth “Bettie”

CopplestoneDr. S. Allen CounterRobert CryanBernard CurridWanda DavisBarbara “Bobbie” de

MarneffeVivienne DiggsGregory DucharmeHoward Elkus

Carolyn EngdahlAmerigo Eramo Sheila FaggThomas Edward FaggSigrid Elizabeth FastingsenJanet Lyons FawcettHerbert Marvin FergusonCarmen FernandezJohn FishLaima Anne FlynnAnn-Francis Darker FordJulian FraserJulie GarlandRichard GeddesDaniel GildenDavis Paul GleasonHannah GraserCarl Edward GriffinJoan GrummanDr. Domenico GiubileiPeggy GunnessAudrey Price HandlossJohn HesseHeather HeyerVictor HillRobert HoneysuckerMary HopkinsMarta Jane Otto Mason

HoppsHarry HuffPeter HultmanSam JenkinsNancy JohnsonIsaac JourdainJohn KaneGeorge KelleyDaniel Morris KellyJames and Patricia KellyAmanda KirkwoodAaron LambSally LawrenceLedell LeePhyllis J. LeeKyle LennHenry S. Lodge

Henry S. Lodge Jr.Therese Lucille LovejoyJack LyleJohn MacGregorDanny MacGregorMaeMarilyn MalkasianJohn MarksMary and SarahHallie MasonLindsay Anne Crawford

McCarthySister McCurryWilliam McGrathJames McNeelyMatthew MedleyDavid MedlinLiza MeyerCarolyn Curran MeyerBerneal MillerBob MillsRobert MontuoriMark MullaneyJames “Dutch” NelsonNicholasAmy Ann NorthcuttJames NortonMariyam NulwalaCrystal NunnallyDavid O’Brien, CSPElla O’DonnellVictoria Thaler O’GormanLucy Oliver Okey OnywekuTimothy O’SullivanRolf, Jerry and Rudolf OttoMaria Victoria de OttoNathaniel OwensGeorge PackardNoelle PayneRose Peluso Dorothy Daley PesciDorothy PettitTom PettyNancy Purbeck

Venus RameyLena ReedKatrina ReniskaRuth Watt RichRichard & LinaDeborah Robbins Darrell SandisonCharles Forbes SargentStefani SchatzMildred ScolesBrinkley ScottLuciano SerafiniVictor ShulmanLes SmithMavis Chase SobersJane SongNancy SperlingaKaren Lalor StackPaul F. StangAl SteinbergArville StephenFrancine StettnerTony TamparyTed TaylorEd TherrienEva-Dean ThompsonWilma Garcia TorresChris VairinBeryl Anderson WallacePatricia McQuillen WattsJoseph WheelwrightKathryn WhiteRosemary WickstromEdith WindsorGena ZollaMembers of Brazilian scocer

team who died in plane crash - December 2016

Those who died in bombings in Manchester, England and Egypt

Those who lost their lives in the Los Vegas shooting

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John Kannar Hurley.

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