ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH 18 Pentecost October 8, 2017 To Lift People Up As Christ Calls

8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I Book of Common Prayer, Page 323

8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

Prelude Christus der ist mein Leben Walther Opening Prayer Processional Hymn 495 In Babilone THE WORD OF GOD Versicle and Response The people standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect of Purity The celebrant says

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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A Song of Creation Hymnal S-178

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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.

The Celebrant says the Collect. People Amen. The Lessons

First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Insert Psalm 19 Insert Second Lesson: Philippians 3:4b-14 Insert Sequence Hymn 551 Festal Song Then, all standing, the Celebrant reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46 Insert

After the Gospel, the Celebrant says

The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

Moment of Silent Reflection 3

The people stand. The Nicene Creed 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. 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.

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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 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us offer prayers to God for the vineyard of the Lord of hosts, and for all those in any need, saying: Hear us, O Holy One. For the Church: especially Michael our Presiding Bishop, Daniel our Bishop, for Hillary and Andrew our Priests and for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, that we may press on toward the goal for the prize God has prepared for us, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For this parish family, especially Holly and Scott who were married last week, Tom and Susan who celebrate their anniversary and Tom who celebrates another year of life, all in whose honor the altar flowers have been given, that we may be strengthened to produce a harvest rich in justice, mercy, compassion and forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For the victims and families of the Las Vegas shooting, that God's healing love will sustain and renew them, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For Donald our President, Thomas our Governor and for the leaders of the nations, that God will guide their hearts in the

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way of peace and help us find new ways of settling conflicts, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For all who tend the fields and bring food to our tables, that God will strengthen them and protect them in their labors, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For all first-responders, police and firefighters, and all those in need of our prayers especially Walter, Bernie, Roe, Nancy, Posie, Michelle, Cristian, Elizabeth, Karl, Marcella, Daphne, John, Karen, Jeann, Lucy, Delaney, Diane, Joseph, Bruce, Dave, Harry, Jane, Chris and for those we now name either silently or aloud (pause); that God will sustain them and keep them safe, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. For all the departed, remembering especially those we now name either silently or aloud (pause); that they may share in the abundant harvest of the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, O Holy One. Lifting our voices with all creation, with Saint Christopher and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord our God. Celebrant God and master of the vineyard, hear our prayers

and enrich your church with new growth that we may bear fruit in abundance and produce a rich harvest for eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Celebrant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

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Celebrant and People

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Absolution

Celebrant

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 Welcome and Concerns Offertory Sentence Offertory Anthem He Watching Over Israel from Elijah Mendelssohn Presentation of Alms and Oblations Doxology THE HOLY COMMUNION

Eucharist Prayer B Celebrant 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.

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People It is right to give him thanks and praise. 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 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: Sanctus Hymnal S-130

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The people kneel

The Celebrant continues.

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We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of

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Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with our Risen Lord and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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,

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.

Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Hymnal S-164

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Celebrant

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 Communion of the People Communion Hymns 178 Alleluia No. 1 Prayer after Communion

Celebrant and People

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

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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 The Blessing Recessional Hymn 448 Deus tuorum militum The Dismissal Let us go forth in the Name of Christ. People Thanks be to God Postlude Trumpet Voluntary in D Clarke

Prayers of the People

Ro Posie Cristian Elizabeth Thompson Karl Zueger Chris Moller Marcella

Entries on our Parish Prayer List stay on for one month unless renewed by request.

Church Directory

The new parish directories are ready! Pick one up at coffee hour.

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Jane Bernie Daphne Joseph Richards Bruce Childs Walter Harry

John Karen Dave Carson Lucy Crawford Delaney Carnhan Diane Griffin Nancy

The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the Glory of God

and in Celebration of the Marriage of

Holly Zug and Scott Mardis The Anniversary of

Tom and Susan Zug And The Birthday of

Tom Zug

Today we welcome David Kasievich, Head of St. James School to the pulpit.

Redirect Your Tax Dollars to St. James School

You may have heard of a program called OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program) that allows businesses to donate to scholarships instead of paying their full PA tax bill. Good news! This program is now open to individuals! There are a few requirements you need to meet to be eligible, but the process is quite simple, and St. James can walk you through every step. Today Dave Kasievich St. James Head of School will give an overview of how St. James makes a difference, and how to take advantage of this tax credit program. David will be answering any questions at Coffee Hour.

Discipleship Education

The Rev. Hillary Raining and Tom Allen are leading a series on Augustine which runs through October 22nd. More information can be found on the website or the monthly newsletter.

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The church office will be closed on

Monday, October 9th (Columbus Day).

Faith with a Twist | October Schedule

Monday, October 9 — No Class Wednesday, October 11 — No Class Monday, October 16 — Yoga Video Wednesday, October 18 — No Class Monday October 23 — Yoga Class

Wednesday, October 25 — Yoga Class Monday, October 30 — Yoga Video

Altar Guild Meeting

An Altar Guild Meeting will be held in the library on Sunday, October 15th following coffee hour. We welcome new members! If you have any interest in joining the Altar Guild, contact March Pepper (610-649-5997) or Donna Hammond (610-658-2344).

Second Saturday Service October 14th at 8:30 a.m.

Every second Saturday we will visit or do a project to support one of our many Outreach partners. This is another way for us to help and to have some fun doing it. This Saturday we will be going to St. James School doing tutoring, altar guild help and outdoor gardening (weather permitting). We will gather at the church at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and prayer, before heading out to serve and learn. We will wrap up and return to the church at noon. What a great way to start your weekend! All are invited to join in.

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Celebration of Holy Communion

Holy Communion is the central act of worship within the Episcopal Church, and it continually invites us to live out our baptismal identity, as members of Christ’s body. We will be offering a series of learning activities to assist children and families of all ages to fully participate in the celebration of Holy Communion. Activities will be held:

9:10-9:45 a.m., Sundays, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5 6:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 3

These times will focus on developing deeper understandings, and learning prayers, helping children to prepare to receive Holy Communion for the first time or to deepen their appreciation of it.

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, during our celebration of All Saints, we welcome those who are receiving Holy Communion for the first time. For any questions, suggestions, feedback or comments, please e-mail the church office.

Stewardship 2018 Everything Old Can Be New Again

Paul Wright, Chair

Stewardship Sunday — October 29, 2017 Commitment Sunday — November 5, 2017

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Announcing our New Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website (www.saintchristophers.org)! Our refreshed online presence reflects the vibrancy of our congregation and the welcoming and inclusive nature of our church. Visitors as well as parishioners will be able to find information about our ministries, listen to recent sermons, view upcoming events and so much more! We hope you enjoy the new website and find it inviting, attractive, and easy to navigate! We'd appreciate hearing how the experience is for you and how we can continue to improve it.

October Vestry Meeting

The Vestry will meet on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. All members of St. Christopher's are welcome to attend.

Community Events Interfaith Series: Contemplative Practices

Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Sept 27-Nov 1, 2017 Gladwyne Presbyterian Church

Gladwyne Presbyterian is offering an opportunity for folks to learn more about the prayer practice of different religions. For more information and to register, visit: https://gladwynepres.org/2017/09/10/fall-programming/

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Acolytes: Altar Guild: Chalice Bearers: Lay Reader: Ushers: Vestry Greeter: Coffee Hour Hosts:

Delia Raining and St. James Students Wendy Bailey, Jerry Coxe, Polly Clement, Sarah Coulson, Donna Hammond, Debbie Meloni 8:00 a.m. Cathy Higgins 10:00 a.m. Sally Allen, Michele Rice 8:00 a.m. Cathy Higgins 10:00 a.m. Ken Jones Donna and Roy Hammond Paul Wright Margie Gardner and Peter Hunt

Welcome

If you are new to St. Christopher’s or visiting with us today, please fill out one of the visitor’s cards found in the pews and put it in the offering plate or give it to one of the ushers.

We welcome you and invite you to join us for refreshments in the Parish Hall following the service. Please feel free to introduce yourself to any of us if we don’t get to you first. We believe visitors enrich us.

Sermons Sunday sermons are available on the website (www.SaintChristophers.org).

Nursery St. Christopher’s Church provides a Sunday Nursery playroom for children up to 3 years of age. This service is available from 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Children will love all of the toys and learning materials available in the Nursery as well as the one-on-one time with our Nursery Coordinator, Ann Catania! Please stop by today to take a look!

Weekly Participants

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This Week at St. Christopher's

Today, Oct 8 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:10 a.m. Discipleship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour Mon., Oct 9 Office Closed Wed., Oct 11 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:00 p.m. AA Thurs., Oct 12 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Sat., Oct 14 8:30 a.m. Second Saturday Service 2:00 p.m. Funeral for Thomas Greer Sun., Oct 15 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:10 a.m. Discipleship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour

Reminders:

November Channel — Articles for the November Channel are due on Friday, October 20th.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH The Rev. Dr. Hillary D. Raining, Rector 226 Righters Mill Road The. Rev. Andrew Kellner, Associate Rector Gladwyne, PA 19035 Scott Drackley, Organist/Choirmaster www.SaintChristophers.org 610-642-8920/FAX 610-642-1241

VESTRY OF ST. CHRISTOPHER’S Rector’s Warden — Ellen Pemberton, Accounting Warden — Don Rice,

Property Warden — Perry Pepper Michelle Bullock, Donna Hammond, Roy Hammond,

Carol Henn, Peggy Maltz, Frank Meloni, Linda McConnell, Mickey Shumway, Paul Wright