INTERCESSORY PRAYERS are prayers offered for those with special needs, for those who mourn, and for those offering thanks. Please speak to Pastor David or call the office, if you have a request. For Members: Ted Messler, Elsie Warren, Diana Forman, Dot Froese, Nancy Giuffrida, Larry Thomsen, Al Manhan For Friends and Relatives: Bierle Family, Margie Daily, William Ferguson, Arlene Fielding, Graham Fielding, Patricia Martin, Jan Warren, Alana, John, Dawn & Nancy S, Holly, Josephine, Mary, Fireman Ronnie and his family, Ed M, Marie Giamimo, Nancy Kirk, Sarah, Peter Eriksen, Rachael Eriksen, John Szatny, Sarina Vito, Kaylee Lindauer, Debbie Nastri, Jean Buckley, Dennis, Charlie Strecker, Kaylee Wegener, Lindsey Kolb, Rosie D’Errico, Matthew Antone, Lara Mesita, Dienamarie, George Bittle, Earle, Dianne Giorlando, Peter Butte, Florence Dillon, Susan, Gloria Taza, Patrick Flatley, William Anthony Sr., David Spencer, Corinne, Lincoln, Susan Helsinger, Jimmy Gallagher, Lorrie Prager, Billy, Elizabeth & Daniel McCarron, Kenny Brown, Barnet Levinson, Jean Murphy & Family, Bob & Benita Gillespie, Barney Gorman, Susan Lau, Peggie Jancer, Beth, Cooper, Sophia Weisser, Roseanne Forni For Service Personnel: Major Ross Fielding, Sgt. Thomas Forman, Sgt. Jesse Gentile, Pr. Terrence Walsh, SPC Christopher Sully For First Responders & Fire Dept. Volunteers: Josh Friedrich- NYPD, Ed McNulty- FDNY, Brendan Combs- Freeport PD, Steve Hajny – FDNY, EMT, Matthew Lindner – FDNY, Steven Beers – FDNY, Joe Muir – NYPD, Robert Tucker, Carl Weeks, Bob Jacoby

Altar Flowers are available by calling Teri in the church office at 516-766-2815.

SANCTUARY LAMPS burn in “memory of” through the following dates: Joseph Wolfe Sr. (8/2020), Mr. MSV Subrmanian (1/2021), Karen Ahnemann Lynch (4/2021), Sal Chiaffitelli (5/2021), Joseph D. Chiaffitelli (5/2021), Jean Ackermann (5/2021), John Auerbach (5/2021), Christian Gumbrecht (5/2021), Harvey & Doris Wegener (5/2021), Kathleen Diaz (5/2021), Henry & Adolfina Aherns (5/2021), Craig Simonsen (8/2021), Carol Metz (12/2021), Carroll Donnelly (6/2022), Gladys Chiaffitelli (7/2022), Erich Weissert (12/2022), Harold Buck (10/2023) Sanctuary lamps are available by sending $1 per week to the HT Office. _______________________________________________________________________________

Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center Offering Toddler, Preschool & Pre-K programs

516-766-9716 Lori Eriksen, Director

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Rev. David Grainson, Pastor Office Phone: 516-766-2815

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9 AM – 2 PM E-mail: htlcrvc@optonline.net / Worldwide Web: www.holytrinitylutheranchurchrvc.com

September 6, 2020 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost Music Director: Robert DiPasqaule

Confession and Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

who creates, redeems, and sustains us and all of creation.

Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Faithful God,

have mercy on us.

We confess that we are captive to sin

and cannot free ourselves.

We turn from your loving embrace

and go our own ways.

We pass judgment on one another

before examining ourselves.

We place our own needs before those of our neighbors.

We keep your gift of salvation to ourselves.

Make us humble, cast away our transgressions,

and turn us again to life in you

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. God hears the cries of all who call out in need,

and through his death and resurrection,

Christ has made us his own.

Hear the truth that God proclaims:

Your sins are forgiven in the name of ☩ Jesus Christ.

Led by the Holy Spirit, live in freedom and newness

to do God’s work in the world.

Amen.

Opening Hymn

Greeting

Kyrie – words will be spoken

In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well- being of the church of God, and for all the unity of all,

let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

Our next regular outdoor worship will be on September 12 at 7p. Please bring a blanket or a chair. _________________________________________________________________________

HELP WANTED IN THE ECC: There is an opening available immediately for a per diem assistant teacher. Position requires working with our toddler program, preschool 3 year-old classes, and the pre-K 4 year-old classes. If you are interested, please e-mail your resume to Lori Eriksen at HTLCECC@optonline.net or call us at 766-9716. _________________________________________________________________________

Readings for next week on September 13, 2020

First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm: Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13 Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

We have medical equipment available which may be useful for a member of the

church or anyone you know who may be in need.

The following is available for pick up:

Walkers

Hoyer Lift (brand new/used once)

Chair Lift (for a high ranch home with an up-curve to the left)

Deluxe wheelchair

Canes (varied for both men and women)

Please contact Nancy Chiaffitelli at 516-404-9552

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GIVING GARDEN: The recent delivery to LSS totaled 87 lbs. The pantry director stated that right now they need tomato sauce, canned string beans, rice in 1 or 2 lbs. bags/boxes, jelly/jam and complete pancake mix and syrup. Gratitude to those who share with others.

**Please call the church office before you come to drop off anything at the church to be

sure someone is there to let you in. Schedules are very uncertain at this time**

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord

have mercy.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen

Hymn of Praise (Setting Four) – words will be spoken

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty

God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus

Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have

mercy on us: you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the

Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in

the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Opening Prayer

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11

7So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my

mouth, you shall give them warning from me. 8If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall

surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in

their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. 9But if you warn the wicked to turn from

their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will

have saved your life.

10Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins

weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” 11Say to them, As I live,

says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their

ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Psalm 119:33-40

33Teach me, O LORD, the way | of your statutes,

and I shall keep it | to the end.

34Give me understanding, and I shall | keep your teaching;

I shall keep it with | all my heart. 35Lead me in the path of | your commandments,

for that is | my desire.

36Incline my heart to | your decrees

and not to | unjust gain. R 37Turn my eyes from be- | holding falsehood;

give me life | in your way.

38Fulfill your promise | to your servant,

which is for | those who fear you. 39Turn away the reproach | that I dread,

because your judg- | ments are good.

40Behold, I long for | your commandments;

by your righteousness en- | liven me. R

Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14

8Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the

law. 9The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal;

You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your

neighbor as yourself.” 10Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.

11Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep.

For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is

near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; 13let us live honorably

as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling

and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its

desires.

Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

[Jesus said to the disciples:] 15“If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the

fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 16But if

you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed

by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the

church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile

and a tax collector. 18Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and

whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on

earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or

three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

Sermon

Hymn of the Day

September 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 31 1 2 3 4 5

9 am Worship

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 am Worship Labor Day

7 pm

Outdoor

Worship

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8:30 am &

10 am

Worship

7 pm

Council Mtg

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 8:30 am &

10 am

Worship

27 28 29 30 1 2 3 8:30 am &

10 am

Worship -

Annual

Meeting

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- Most LIVE events are available via Sarajean Grainson’s FB Page and YouTube

- Please note: Annual Meeting is scheduled for 9/27

Current Gathering Restrictions for Indoor Worship For everyone’s health & safety please follow these guidelines from

the ELCA and CDC - Thank you!

Masks: required at all times

Distancing: Physical distancing of at least 6ft (every other pew)

Singing: No singing by worshipers

Materials: Print bulletins at home to avoid sharing touched materials

Sign of Peace: Gestures rather than physical touching

Entrance & Exit: Use main entrance for entry; any exit for dismissal

Clustering: Please do not gather after worship

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Know anyone that might want to rent our Parish Hall?

Perfect for showers, baptism celebrations, etc.

Call the HT Office for more information at 516-766-2815.

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The next prayer meeting will be announced and in the meantime let us work on knowing Christ and making Him known. - Deacon Grace

Apostle’s Creed

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

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

Prayer of Intercession

Sign of Peace

Offertory Prayer

Holy, Holy, Holy

Thanksgiving at the Table

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 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, forever and ever. Amen.

Lamb of God

Communion

Communion Hymn

Post Communion Canticle

Prayer after Communion

Closing Blessing

Closing Hymn

Dismissal

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Monthly Financials

August 2020

*Weekly Offerings & Tithe.ly include holidays

Expenses $20,208

*Weekly Offerings $10,767

Vanco Offerings $1,925

*Tithe.ly Offerings $3,664

Total Offerings $16,356

Under $3,852 History 2020

Total Offerings July $12,739

Total Offerings June $18,684

Total Offerings May $12,250

Total Offerings April $24,828

Total Offerings March $15,303

Total Offerings February $13,589

Total Offerings January $15,604

GIFT CARDS FUNDRAISER

TO SUPPORT THE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND

ShopWithScrip allows families to raise money for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

by using gift cards to pay for everyday purchases and by purchasing gift cards

for family members, teachers, coaches, bus drivers etc. Save the trip to the

store by ordering your gift cards at Holy Trinity. By using ShopWithScrip, Holy

Trinity receives money back from each gift card purchased.

Order forms can be found in the HT Café. Your order form can be placed in the

collection plate or given to Lynn Butte. If you have any questions regarding this

fundraiser or placing an order, please contact Lynn Butte at 516-238-1035, by

text or calling or by email at lybutte@aol.com.

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Giving through Vanco or Tithe.ly?

Please take a green card from the back of the

church and put it in the collection basket when it comes around.

And thank you for your consistent giving!

Support Holy Trinity withTithe.ly.

It’s a quick and easy way to support what is happening here at Holy Trinity.

The ELCA and our congregation have partnered with Tithe.ly to help people easily and consistently give to HT.

Tithe.ly was begun by a pastor to assist churches with stewardship and to facilitate giving.

There is now a "donate" button on the opening page of the Holy Trinity website. It will bring you to a one-page document that will allow you to give a one-time offering or to set up weekly giving. Or you

can use this link: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/266952 Tithe.ly even has a mobile app that will allow you to give on your phone.

One of the many advantages to Tithe.ly is that it’s incredibly easy to use and it gives you complete control over your giving. Please consider covering the transaction fee especially for altar flowers and

fundraisers. Thank you!

Holy Trinity is completely dependent on weekly giving to allow us to continue the work we do.

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Periodically in the bulletin there will be a section in which anyone can write a

question regarding faith that they would like to know more about, tear it off,

and drop it in the collection plate.

My hope is that we can learn more about our faith together. - Pr David

ASK THE PASTOR - PLEASE TEAR OFF, FILL OUT & SEND TO OFFICE

Name (optional):_____________________________________

My question is:____________________________________________________________

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Congratulations to Kristin and Brendan Combs on the birth of their son, Connor on Friday, August 14th. Kristin is the

daughter of Denise and Bob Tucker. Congratulations to the new grandparents as well!

God's blessings on the whole family!

On Saturday August 29, we celebrated our first outdoor family worship. It was

such a gift and blessing to see so many of our young families coming back

together to worship. More to come.