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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 26, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Liturgy of the Word

Prelude Berceuse David Bednall

Announcements

Hymn in Procession H 510

Acclamation BCP p. 355

Hymn in Praise H 516

Collect of the Day BCP p. 232

First Reading 1 Kings 8:1-11, 22-43

All sit.

[Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the

tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before

King Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of

the Lord out of the city of David, which is Zion. Then the priests

brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord to its place, in the inner

sanctuary of the house, in the most holy place, underneath the wings

of the cherubim. And when the priests came out of the holy place, a

cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand

to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the

house of the Lord.]

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of

all the assembly of Israel and spread out his hands to heaven. He

said, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven

above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for

your servants who walk before you with all their heart, the covenant

that you kept for your servant my father David as you declared to

him; you promised with your mouth and have this day fulfilled with

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your hand. Therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant

my father David that which you promised him, saying, ‘There shall

never fail you a successor before me to sit on the throne of Israel, if

only your children look to their way, to walk before me as you have

walked before me.’ Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be

confirmed, which you promised to your servant my father David.

“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the

highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have

built! Regard your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God,

heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today;

that your eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the

place of which you said, ‘My name shall be there,’ that you may

heed the prayer that your servant prays toward this place. Hear the

plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward

this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling place; heed and forgive.

“Likewise when a foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, comes

from a distant land because of your name —for they shall hear of

your great name, your mighty hand, and your outstretched arm—

when a foreigner comes and prays toward this house, then hear in

heaven your dwelling place, and do according to all that the

foreigner calls to you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know

your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and so that they

may know that your name has been invoked on this house that I have

built.

Canticle The Song of the Lamb BCP p. 93

Second Reading Ephesians 6:10-20

Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the

whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the

wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood

and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the

cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of

evil in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of

God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and

having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the

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belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of

righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you

ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the

shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming

arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of

the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that

end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.

Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me

to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I

am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I

must speak.

Sequence Hymn H 508

Holy Gospel John 6:56-69

Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me,

and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of

the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the

bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors

ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at

Capernaum.

When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is

difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus, being aware that his disciples

were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then

what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was

before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words

that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are

some who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who were

the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray

him. And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can

come to me unless it is granted by the Father.”

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Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went

about with him. So, Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also wish to go

away?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You

have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know

that you are the Holy One of God.”

Lay Witness David Youngblood

Nicene Creed BCP p. 358

Prayers of the People BCP p. 388

Confession of Sin BCP p. 360

Peace

Offertory Praise! Gilbert Martin

Announcements

Anniversary Prayer

Watch over your child, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and

guide her wherever she may be. Strengthen her when she stands;

comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if she fall;

and in her heart may your peace which passes understanding abide

all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Music for Eucharistic Prayer A

Sursum Corda

Sanctus

Memorial Acclamation

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Fraction Anthem

Lord’s Prayer

Postcommunion Hymn H 513

Postcommunion Prayer BCP p. 365

Blessing

Hymn in Procession H 518

Dismissal

Concluding Voluntary Toccata Gaston Bélier

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Welcome to St Mary’s

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any

baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy

Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more

information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew

or the Guest Book in the entryway.

Clergy Staff

The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.

The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon

General Contact Information

Email: office@stmarysedmond.org

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855

The Mission of our Parish

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives

into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of

Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.

(I Altar Flowers

The Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God, and in Thanksgiving for

our children; Christina, Hunter, Nammi, Noah, Stephanie, Christopher, and

Laura.

by Chris and Deb Hand

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

We Especially Pray for, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa,

Christ Church in Tulsa, for our Bishop, our diocese, our parish, and

for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, John, John, Carolyn,

Christina, Noel, Michele, Jeannie, Karen, Livy, the families of Eric

Bright, David Parker, and Mollie.

For our troops on active duty

Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach

For those who have died

Eric Bright

David Parker

Mollie

Opportunity Alert!

Attention, followers of Jesus of Nazareth: Here is an opportunity for

continuing education in ones’ Christian Formation. Also, it enables

one to better carry out ones’ Baptismal Covenant. The opportunity

is realized via the theological education program by extension called

Education for Ministry. The program is for lay persons and has been

developed and is administered by the Episcopal School of Theology

at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. The program

is conducted at various locations in Oklahoma, one of which is at St.

Mary’s Episcopal Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. The program is

four (4) years in length, taken one year at a time. Enrollment for the

2018-2019 school term is now open. If interested in more detailed

information, contact the following:

➢ EfM.sewanee.edu

➢ The Rev. Bill Hesse – hessewa@aol.com, 405/348-4167

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This Week at St. Mary’s:

Sunday, August 26th – 14th week after Pentecost

7:30 AM Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

10:00 AM Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

Stewardship Fair – Parish Hall

Monday, August 27th

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall

6:00 PM Cub Scouts – Parish Hall

6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury House

7:00 PM DOK - Chapel

7:00 PM EFM – Library

Tuesday, August 28th

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Wednesday, August 29th

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Thursday, August 30th

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Friday, August 31st

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

1:00 PM CAC Conspire 2018 – Room 2

Saturday, September 1st

Office closed

8:30 AM CAC Conspire 2018 – Room 2

Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact

the church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation or

an event in the Parish Hall.

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Mission and Ministries

Ladies’ Bridge - The games are the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Parish

Hall. All women are welcome. For more information, contact

Carol Cleveland, (405) 340-8246.

Whole In One – The meetings are the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month at

5:30 p.m. All singles are invited to join us. For more information,

call Nancy Bridges, (405) 833-4761 or twink408@cox.net

Men’s Dinner – Occurs the first Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the

Parish Hall. Sign-up sheet located in the Parish Hall. For more

information contact Dennis Weigand, (405) 640-2717.

DOK - The Emmanuel Chapter of the International order of the Daughters

of the King meet each 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 PM. A

light lunch will be served. Their lifelong mission is prayer, service,

and evangelism. They also meet for small Evening Prayer each 4th

Monday each month at 6:30 pm in the chapel. All are invited. For

more information, call Katie Plotkin (316) 250-7796 or

Plotkin.k@gmail.com

Flower Guild - Flowers for the Altar sign-up sheets and forms are located in

the North hallway across from the kitchen. Forms are also

available in the pews. Fill out a form if you would like to place

flowers on the altar, “In Memory of”, “In Thanksgiving for”, “In

Honor of”, or “In Celebration for”. Drop the form in the offering

plate or bring to the church office. Please keep this ministry alive

by donating, sixty dollars or more. For more information contact,

Diane Wilson. (405) 509-0784 or dshelby1954@yahoo.com

Blanket Ministry - The blankets that we provided this year are fleece

blankets that carry great meaning, for each knot in the fringe

symbolizes a prayer. One-by one the knots are tied by individual

parishioners at the end of each service. One-by one the blanket

recipient is lifted-up to God by a caring congregation. A blanket is

freely and reverently offered to anyone in St. Mary’s Episcopal

Church Community. To request a blanket, call the church office.

A donation of $10 is accepted for those outside the community.

We respectfully accept all inquiries regarding this Ministry in care

of Mary Lambert, at wmlambert@hotmail.com

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Altar Guild – The Altar Guild is a lay ministry, a gift of time and talent.

Altar Guild members are evangelists and help keep the traditions

of the Church and the beauty and timelessness for some of the

coolest stuff in the Episcopal Church. We learn the reason for the

names of the linens and vessels used in performing the Eucharist.

Service on the Altar Guild requires only a few hours a month and

usually one Sunday. New members do not serve alone but are

partnered with one or more seasoned members for training and

guidance. If you are interested in becoming a member contact Tom

Majors, tom.majors@cox.net or (405) 403-5041.

Lector – During worship, a lector is assigned to read the scriptures and lead

the prayers. You must be baptized to serve as a lector. Deb Hand is

your contact if you would like to serve your Lord and your church

in this capacity. You can reach her at handrab@yahoo.com

Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) – A LEM assists the clergy in distributing

the sacrament during the service. You must be a confirmed

communicant in good standing in order to be eligible for this

ministry. Deacon Nancy Bridges is your contact. You can reach

her at twink408@cox.net

Usher – Ushers welcome people to worship with a warm greeting and a

service bulletin. During the distribution of Communion, they keep

the flow of Holy Communion moving by directing people toward

the altar. After the service has ended, they remove used bulletins

from the pews and reset the books and count the offering for the

bookkeeper. You must pass an FBI background check to be

eligible to serve in this capacity. Deb hand is your contact. You

can reach her at handrab@yahoo.com. (We’re kidding about the

FBI.)

Chancel Choir – Our choir is awesome. Dr. Karl Nelson, our Choir

Director, is so awesome that we’ve been told that you don’t even

need to be able to read music. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday

evenings at 6:30 pm in the choir room. For more info contact, Karl

Nelson at KNelson15@uco.edu

Contemporary Praise Ensemble

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Acolytes – Once you reach the age of seven, you can serve as an acolyte.

Acolytes are attentive to the needs of the congregation and assist the

priest in leading worship. Gavin Marshall is your contact, and you

can reach him at gmarshal@sbcglobal.net.

EFM - Here is an opportunity for continuing education in ones’ Christian

Formation. Also, it enables one to better carry out ones’ Baptismal

Covenant. The opportunity is realized via the theological education

program by extension called Education for Ministry. The program is

for lay persons and has been developed and is administered by the

Episcopal School of Theology at the University of the South in

Sewanee, Tennessee. The program is conducted at various locations

in Oklahoma, one of which is at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in

Edmond, Oklahoma. The program is four (4) years in length, taken

one year at a time. Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school term is

now open. If interested, and for more detailed information, contact

the following: EfM.sewanee.edu or The Rev. Bill Hesse –

hessewa@aol.com or (405) 348-4167.

Youth Group – The youth groups are grades 6th through 12th. They meet

on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year. Meetings begin

by gathering in the Canterbury building for Chapel and evening

prayer worship focusing on scripture and how they apply to our

daily life. For more info contact David Youngblood

dyoungblood@coxinet.net or (405) 414-5758.

Children’s Formation – The Children’s Ministry serves during the school

year the elementary- aged children of St. Mary’s with programs on

Sunday between the 8:45 am and 11:00 am services. For more

information contact, Lisa Jones lisa.shirley.jones@gmail.com or

(808) 778-9613.

Saints and Sinners – Following a summer break, the Saints and Sinners

dinner groups begin their new season with an annual kickoff dinner

in August. Saints and Sinners dinner groups are a great way for all

adults, including newcomers and “established” parishioners, to

enjoy food and fellowship with each other. New groups of 6 or 8

which begin each September and again in February meet once in

each other homes during a four-month period. All singles and

couples are extended a sincere invitation to participate in this

fellowship and friendship offering.

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Thursday’s Bible Study – Bible Study on Thursday’s when scheduled.

Anne Winzenread is your contact and she can be reached at (405)

209-5209 or AnneWinz@hotmail.com.

Scouts -For more info on dates/times for Cub Scouts, contact Hilarie

Simpson, Committee Chair (405) 406-1347. For more info on the

Boy Scouts, contact Roger White, Committee Chair (405) 417-

6474, or for Girl Scouts, contact Megan Gyetvai (405) 343-8696.

Ryan’s Case for Smiles – A group of volunteers who meet the 2nd

Wednesday of each month to make pillow cases for patients at OU

Children’s Hospital. For more info contact Ruth Treat,

rtsquare@cox.net

Tai Chi – a group that meets every Monday morning at 10:00 am. All are

welcome.

UCO Food Pantry – The UCO Food Pantry especially needs canned beans,

canned fruits, baby diapers, and feminine hygiene items. Just a

dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps a family in need.

The basket to fill is in the Parish Hall.

UCO’s Pre-School – for the hearing-impaired students

There are many additional opportunities to support, serve, learn, and

grow in the love of Christ. There’s a place for you!

St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include:

• Magnificat — the 15th of each month

• Mid-Week Update — Monday, 5 p.m. of each week

• Weekend Announcements — Wednesday, noon each week