christ episcopal church, north hills

10:00 BAPISM & HOLY EUCHARIST - RITE II

Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills

www.ChristChurchPGH.org

The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints’ Sunday November 7, 2021

The Rev. Canon James D. Shoucair, Rector

The Rev. Brandon Cooper, Deacon

The Rev. Christine McIlvain, Deacon

The Rev. Lorena Ringle, Deacon

The Rev. Dr. Christopher Barker, Priest-In-Residence

CHRIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

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PRELUDE Matin Gordon Young (1919-1998) Elegy Solemn Prelude

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCESSIONAL HYMN (Congregation sings)

HYMN 287 (blue) For all the saints, who from their labors rest (vs. 1 -4) Sine Nomine

THE ENTRANCE RITE

The people standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Celebrant then continues There is one Body and one Spirit;

People There is one hope in God’s call to us;

Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;

People One God and Father of all.

THE COLLECT of the DAY

The Celebrant says to the people The Lord be with you.

People And also with you. Celebrant 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.

People Amen.

1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,

who thee by faith before the world confessed,

thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might;

thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;

thou, in the darkness drear, the one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!

3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,

fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,

and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

4 O blest communion, fellowship divine!

We feebly struggle, they in glory shine

yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Words: William Walsham How (1823-1897)

Tune: Sine Nomine, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) CCLI License Number 1826146

THE WORD of GOD

THE LESSONS (Please be seated)

THE FIRST READING: (Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9)

Reader A Reading From The Wisdom of Solomon

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they

seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster, and their going from us to be their destruction; but

they are at peace. For though in the sight of others they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having been disci-

plined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; like gold in the

furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. In the time of their visitation they will shine

forth, and will run like sparks through the stubble. They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the Lord will reign

over them forever. Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because

grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect. After the reading, the Lay Reader says Here ends the reading.

PSALM 24 The congregation remains seated

THE EPISTLE: (Revelation 21:1-6a)

Reader A Reading From The Revelation to John

I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her hus-band. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away."

And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these

words are trustworthy and true." Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the

end."

After the reading, the Lay Reader says

1 The earth is the LORD's and all that is in it, * the world and all who dwell therein.

2 For it is he who founded it upon the seas * and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep.

3 "Who can ascend the hill of the LORD? " * and who can stand in his holy place?"

4 "Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, * who have not pledged themselves to false-hood, nor sworn by what is a fraud.

5 They shall receive a blessing from the LORD * and a just reward from the God of their sal-vation."

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, * of those who seek your face, O God of Ja-cob.

7 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.

8 "Who is this King of glory?" * "The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle."

9 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; * and the King of glory shall come in.

10 "Who is he, this King of glory?" * "The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory."

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN (Congregation sings)

HYMN 293 (blue) I sing a song of the saints of God Grand Isle

THE GOSPEL (John 11:32-44) Then, all still standing, the Deacon reads the Gospel, first saying: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my

brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly

disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus

began to weep. So the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of

the blind man have kept this man from dying?"

Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, "Take away

the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the

stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I

have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this,

he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth,

and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."

After the reading, the Deacon says The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

1 I sing a song of the saints of God,

patient and brave and true,

who toiled and fought and lived and died

for the Lord they loved and knew.

And one was a doctor, and one was a queen,

and one was a shepherdess on the green:

they were all of them saints of God--and I mean, God helping, to be one too.

2 They loved their Lord so dear, so dear,

and his love made them strong;

and they followed the right, for Jesus' sake,

the whole of their good lives long.

And one was a soldier, and one was a priest,

and one was slain by a fierce wild beast:

and there's not any reason, no, not the least

why I shouldn't be one too.

3 They lived not only in ages past,

there are hundreds of thousands still;

the world is bright with the joyous saints who love to do Jesus' will.

You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea,

in church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea;

for the saints of God are just folk like me,

and I mean to be one too.

Words: Lesbia Scott (1898-1986)

Music: Grand Isle, John Henry Hopkins (1861-1945) CCLI License Number 1826146

THE SERMON The Rev. Cn. James D. Shoucair


HYMN 735 (gray) Baptized in water Bunessan

THE HOLY BAPTISM

Presentation and Examination of the Candidate

The Celebrant says

The Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.

Then the candidates unable to answer for themselves are presented individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows Parents and Godparents: We present August to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and godparents Celebrant: Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith

and life?

Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ?

Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help

Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants

and younger children Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?


Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?


Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?

Answer I do.

Words: Michael Saward (1932-2015); Copyright © 1982 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188; All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Tune: Bunessan, Gaelic melody; arr. Dale Grotenhuis (b. 1931) © 1987 by CRC Publications, Grand Rapids, MI 49560. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI License Number 1826146

1 Baptized in water,

sealed by the Spirit

cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King:

heirs of salvation,

trusting his promise,

faithfully now God's praise we sing.


sealed by the Spirit,

dead in the tomb with Christ, our King;

one with his rising,

freed and forgiven

thankfully now God's praise we sing.


sealed by the Spirit,

marked with the sign of Christ, our King;

born of one Father,

we are his children,

joyfully now God's praise we sing.

Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?

Answer I do.

Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?

Answer I do

The Celebrant asks the candidates

Celebrant: Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?

Candidates: I do.

Celebrant: Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

Candidates: I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord.

After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying

Celebrant: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in

Christ? People We will.

The Celebrant then says these or similar words Celebrant: Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal Covenant

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?

People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People 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 de

scended 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.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People 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.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God's help.

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?


Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?


Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?


Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?


Prayers for the Candidates

The Celebrant then says to the congregation

Let us now pray for August who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

A Person appointed leads the following petitions

Leader Deliver him, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader Open his heart to your grace and truth.


Leader Fill him with your holy and life‑giving Spirit.


Leader Keep him in the faith and communion of your holy Church.


Leader Teach him to love others in the power of the Spirit.


Leader Send him into the world in witness to your love.


Leader Bring him to the fullness of your peace and glory.


Then the Celebrant says

Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection

and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER

The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Celebrant continues

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it

you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the bap-

tism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrec-tion, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrec-

tion. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship

those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water

Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born

again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor

and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Baptism

Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying

August, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then the Celebrant or Priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one

August, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Celebrant or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the for-

giveness 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.

When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says

Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Celebrant and People

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. newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The Priest stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,

and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE PEACE All stand.

The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE OFFERTORY


HYMN 583 (blue) O holy city, seen of John Morning Song

THE DOXOLOGY Hymn Tune #436: Truro

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A BCP p. 364

The people remain standing.

The Celebrant faces them and sings or says

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven

and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Words: Walter Russell Bowie (1882-1969), alt.

Tune: Morning Song, melody att. Elkanah Kelsay Dare (1782-1826) CCLI License Number 1826146

1 O holy city, seen of John,

where Christ, the Lamb, doth reign,

within whose four-square walls shall come

no night, nor need, nor pain,

and where the tears wiped from eyes

that shall not weep again!

2 O shame to us who rest content

while lust and greed for gain

in street and shop and tenement

wring gold from human pain,

and bitter lips in blind despair

cry, “Christ hath died in vain!”

3 Give us, O God, the strength to build

the city that hath stood

too long a dream, whose laws are love,

whose crown is servanthood,

and where the sun that shineth

is God’s grace for human good.

4 Already in the mind of God

that city riseth fair:

lo, how its splendor challenges

the souls that greatly dare

yea, bids us seize the whole of life

and built its glory there.

Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)

Tune: Truro, melody from Psalmodia Evangelica, Part II, 1789; harm. Lowell Mason (1782-1872), alt. CCLI License Number 1826146

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him all creatures here below,

Praise him above ye heavenly host,

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

https://www.bcponline.org/HE/pphe2.html

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever

sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:


THE SANCTUS BCP (red) p. 362

Hymnal (gray) 871

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.

The people kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become sub-

ject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live

and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new

and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, con-

stancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor

and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant

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.

THE BREAKING of the BREAD The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread; all sing

FRACTION ANTHEM Hymnal (gray) 750 Setting by Owen Burdick (b. 1954) © 1997 Trinity Episcopal Church

Cantor: Alleluia.

Choir: Alleluia.

Congregation: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Alleluia.

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your

hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNION (Please remember to hold on to the wafer until you are offered the chalice! Communion is by intinction - dipping the edge of the wafer into the wine - ONLY.)

COMMUNION HYMN #1 Congregation sings

HYMN 324 (blue) Let all mortal flesh keep silence Picardy

1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence,

and with fear and trembling stand;

ponder nothing earthly minded,

for with blessing in his hand

Christ our God to earth descendeth,

our full homage to demand.

2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood,

Lord of lords, in human vesture,

in the Body and the Blood

he will give to all the faithful

his own self for heavenly food.

3 Rank on rank the host of heaven

spreads its vanguard on the way,

as the Light of Light descendeth

from the realms of endless day,

that the powers of hell may vanish

as the darkness clears away.

4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim, with sleepless eye

veil their faces to the Presence,

as with ceaseless voice they cry,

"Alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, Lord Most High!"

Words: Liturgy of St. James; para. Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885)

Music: Picardy, French carol, 17th cent.; melody from Chansons populaires des Provinces de Framce, 1860 CCLI License Number 1826146


HYMN 306 (blue) Come risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Sursum Corda


HYMN 756 (blue) This is my Father’s world Terra Beata

Prayer For Spiritual Communion at Home

Lord Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and desire to receive you into my soul. As I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you, knowing that

you are already here, and unite myself wholly to you, secure that you will never let me go. Amen.

- Based on the prayer attributed to St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.


Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,

and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace,

and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

1 Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest;

nay, let us be thy guests; the feast is thine;

thyself at thine own board make manifest

in thine own Sacrament of Bread and Wine.

2 We meet, as in that upper room they met;

thou at the table, blessing, yet dost stand:

“This is my Body”; so thou givest yet: faith still receives that cup as from thy hand.

3 One body we, one Body who partake,

one Church united in communion blest;

one Name we bear, one Bread of life we break,

with all thy saints on earth and saints at rest.

4 One with each other, Lord, for one in thee,

who art one Savior and one living Head;

then open thou our eyes, that we may see; be known to us in breaking of the Bread.

Words: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959), alt.

Music: Sursum Corda, Alfred Morton Smith (1879-1971) CCLI License Number 1826146

1 This is my Father’s world,

And to my listening ears

All nature sings, and round me rings

The music of the speres.

This is my Father’s world:

I rest me in the thought}

Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought.

2 This is my Father’s world:

Oh, let me ne’er forget

That though the wrong seems oft so strong,

God is the Ruler yet.

This is my Father’s world;

The battle is not done;

Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heav’n be one.

Words: Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901)

Music: Terra Beata, Franklin L. Sheppard (1852-1930) CCLI License Number 1826146

THE BLESSING

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives the blessing The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. People: Amen.

HYMN IN PROCESSION (Congregation sings) HYMN 286 (blue) Who are these like stars appearing Zeuch mich, zeuch mich

POSTLUDE Tocatta on Picardy Gordon Youngs

1 Who are these like stars appearing,

these, before God's throne who stand?

Each a golden crown is wearing;

who are all this glorious band?

Alleluia! hark, they sing,

praising loud their heavenly King.

2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, these in God's own truth arrayed,

clad in robes of purest whiteness,

robes whose luster ne'er shall fade,

ne'er be touched by time's rude hand?

Whence comes all this glorious band?

3 These are they who have contended

for their Savior's honor long,

wrestling on till life was ended,

following not the sinful throng;

these, who well the fight sustained,

triumph through the Lamb have gained.

4 These are they whose hearts were riven,

sore with woe and anguish tried,

who in prayer full oft have striven

with the God they glorified; now, their painful conflict o'er,

God has bid them weep no more.

5 These, like priests, have watched and waited,

offering up to Christ their will,

soul and body consecrated,

day and night they serve him still.

Now in God's most holy place

blest they stand before his face.

Words: Theobald Heinrich Schenck (1656-1727); tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812-1897), alt.

Music: Zeuch mich, zeuch mich, melody from Geistreiches Gesangbuch, 1608; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889), alt. CCLI License Number 1826146

All Saints’ Day We pray for those who died between November 2020 and November 2021.

Rest-eternal grant to them, O Lord; and let light-perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the

souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

• Tracy Beck

• Arline Bennett

• Michael Berish

• Dr. Leyland Blough

• David M. Brown

• Rosemary Burris

• The Rev. Bert Daly

• Mark Dingle

• Laurene Dix

• Betsy Dubow

• Roland Eustace

• Bob Fantazier

• Stephen FitzPatrick

• The Rev. Huett Fleming

• Regina Gattron

• Robert John Gentile

• Ed Goff

• Margaret Hergenreder

• Bernice Hull

• Jim Hunt

• Elwood Krah

• Eugene Krotine

• Genevieve Lacroix

• Mary Marsden

• Theresa Mastandrea

• Nancy Maxson

• Michael Mazur

• Rick Meister

• Anne Muhl

• Martin “Tige”

Mulkerrin

• Barbara Neral

• Jere D. Noble

• Gretchen Peck

• Jo Plunkett

• Brenton Rearick

• Jacob Notch Scarnati

• Paul Shoucair

• Emmett Thompson

• Jacob Weiland

• John Whitefield

• Carol Young

• Hugo

• Phillip, Duke of Edin-

burgh

BAPTIZED TODAY:

August Anson Keebler

Son of Josh & Melissa

Serving This Sunday

Dedications

The Altar Flowers are offered to the glory of God by the Cindy & Jeff Allshouse in celebration of Ben’s 20th birthday

The Aumbry Candle is offered to the glory of God.

We pray today for the needs and concerns of this congregation... For those who are sick or face other adversities: Merritt M., Keith C., Bill R., Kathy B., Megan S., Virginia W., The Potts Fam-ily, The Gentile and Cardinali Families

For those who are shut-in: Evelyn, Tudy, Gretel, Edwina, Joyce, Ann Lyn.

For those who are deployed:

For those who have died: Robert Gentile, John Whitefield

The Little Link Sunday, November 7, 2021

Welcome Newcomers!

If you are with us for the first time (or the first time in a long

time), we are delighted that you are with us! As we continue

to return to normal after the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are

maintaining physical distancing for a little bit longer to en-

sure your safety. Meanwhile, please let us know you ’re here

and how we can help you. We want to be sure you feel at

home here at Christ Church.

Announcements

Updated COVID-19 Information - In view of the fact that

Allegheny County is now classified as having a HIGH transmis-

sion rate of the Delta strain of the virus, the Diocese has asked

all attending church in person to please return to masking

regardless of your vaccination status. This is for any indoor

activity whether it’s worship or a group gathering. This will

stay in effect until the Standing Committee and/or Bishop-elect

Solak indicate otherwise.

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8:00

Acolyte Bob Hunt

Altar Guild Becki Weaver

Lay Reader Sandee Collins

Usher Neal Heiss

10:00

Acolyte Katie Herald

Altar Guild Karlyn Voss

Lay Readers David Raitt, LR

Ushers Rich Seagraves & Jerry Stephenson

This Week at Christ Church

Today 11/07: 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (IP)

9:15 a.m. Online Sunday School “Premiere” (YT)

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II - (YT & IP)

10:00 a.m. In-Person Sunday School

Mon 11/08: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (FB)

4:00 p.m. Recovery

Tue 11/09: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (FB)

6:45 p.m. AA Meeting

Wed 11/10: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (FB & IP)

12:00 N AA Meeting

1:00 p.m. Women in Discipleship

Thu 11/11: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (FB)

Fri 11/12: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (FB)

Sat 11/13 11:00 a.m. Consecration of the IX Bishop of Pitts-

burgh - (Calvary Church and

Livestreamed)

Abbreviations Key:

IP - In-Person

FB - Facebook

YT - YouTube

The Consecration of our Bishop-elect, The Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak, is set to take place on Saturday, November 13 at Calvary

Church in East Liberty. The event will be livestreamed. We will send it out as soon as we know what it is.

Stewardship 2022 - Keep an eye on your e-mail and/or US Mail boxes for information about the 2022 Stewardship Campaign or

see the link to make your pledge in the Linktree below. We hope that you will prayerfully consider your pledge for the new year in

the meantime.

The Artist of the Month in the Little Gallery is Doug Brown. Doug currently teaches Watercolor classes at the North Hills Commu-

nity Art Center. He has enjoyed a long career painting, doing demonstrations, commissions and has juried many shows. Doug's art

is for sale and if you wish to buy any of his work he can be contacted at www.douglasbrownwc.com.

Veteran Recognition Sunday - On Sunday, November 14 we will recognize those in our parish who have served or are serv-

ing in the Military whether or not they are living or deceased. If you would like to make sure that your name or that of a

loved one, please let the office know ([email protected] or 412-364-2442) no later than Wednesday, November

10.

The Book Club is meeting on Tuesday, November 16 in the undercroft at 10:00 to discuss “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Win-

gate. All readers are welcome.

Women’s Luncheon - It's back! The Women's Holiday Luncheon will be held in the Undercroft at 11:30 a.m. on a date soon to be

determined. Stay tuned for more information. Appropriate COVID measures will be followed. If you have any questions, Contact Jill

Anguish - 724-799-1170.

PLEASE HELP US PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS - Although we are a bit farther along through the pandemic than we were last year, we still

most proceed with caution as we approach this Christmas. We won’t be able to have the crowds from years past this year, but we

need help to determine how many services we need to plan for. So please, help us by answering a 4 question poll. Available in the

Link Tree below.

Shop ‘n’ Save Pray & Play - The "Pray and Play" program is available at these four SHOP 'N SAVE stores: 917 Butler

Street; Pines Plaza on Perry Highway; Rochester Road in Ross; Route 8 in Gibsonia. Twice a year they will forward 2%

of our grocery purchases in the form of Shop & Save gift cards. We can then use the cards to purchase items for the

various food pantries that we support. There is no cost to anyone and you will still receive your "pump perks" as nor-

mal. All you have to do is download the Shop 'n Save form (or scan the Linktree code below) which shows Christ

Church as the designated church. If you already have a Perks card, you just need to indicate your card number on the

form and then drop it off at your Shop 'n Save store. If you don't have a Perks card, you can register for one on this

form and your card will be linked to Christ Church.

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