WELCOME TO GRACE

We recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We welcome persons of

every race, language, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, national origin, immigration status, and economic level. We hold that

discrimination is incompatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We affirm all relationships founded on the principles

of God's love and justice.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, following in the way of Jesus, seeks to effect transformational change

in individuals, in our Portland neighborhoods, and in other communities near and far. To do this we will engage our spiritual, human, and financial resources

in creative partnerships with people and organizations to further God’s work in our world.

SERVICE TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Sundays 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Spoken Service

10:00 am Choral Eucharist Rite II with Church School for Children

Weekdays Thursdays 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Located in the Parish Chapel

Third Thursdays 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Located at Holladay Park Plaza – 1300 NE 16th Avenue

PARISH OFFICE - 1535 NE 17th Avenue Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

We welcome worshipers with and without disabilities. Those who need to vocalize or move during the service are welcome to do so.

Children are welcome and expected throughout the service. For those young folks who would prefer it, nursery care and church school are both offered. Please ask an usher for directions.

If you are a visitor, please fill out a card and give it to an usher or clergy person. Please join us after the 10:00 am service for coffee hour and conversation in the Parish Hall.

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(The red book found in the pew rack in front of you)

The Gathering of the Community page 323

The Collect of the Day

O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount: Grant unto us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Reading Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm Psalm 99 Page 4 of this leaflet and Book of Common Prayer page 728

The Second Reading 2 Peter 1:16-21

The Gospel Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon The Rev. Martin Elfert

Nicene Creed page 326

Prayers of the People page 328

Confession and Absolution page 330

Exchange of the Peace page 332

Eucharistic Prayer I page 333

The Lord’s Prayer page 336

Ministration of the Sacrament

Prayer of Thanksgiving page 339

The Blessing

The Dismissal

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OPENING HYMN ALLELUIA! SING TO JESUS! Hymnal 460

OPENING ACCLAMATION Presider Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Presider and People

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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GLORIA SONG OF PRAISE

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

FIRST READING Exodus 24:12-18 Lector Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 99 Antiphon first time: (sung by the Choir, repeated by All). Verses & Antiphons: (sung by All)

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3:1-92 Peter 1:16-21 People Thanks be to God.

Antiphon

All

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SEQUENCE HYMN CHRIST UPON THE MOUNTAIN PEAK Hymnal 129 vv. 1,2 before the Gospel, vv. 3,4 after THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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

SERMON The Rev. Martin Elfert A time of silence for reflection follows.

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 Remembering especially the sick, hurting & injured: Althea Pratt-Broome, Anne North, Ashley Rios, Bela Szarka, Brok, Caden Teddleton, Catherine, Cathy, Chad la Bouef, Claudia Frahm, Dan Schull, Efrosinia Bell, Evan, Fran, Frank, Gene Baker, George Massingale, John Guimond, Kathy Calleton, Lee Ann Synder, Liz Gautier, Louann Duchesneau, Machelle Jarrett, Mercides Cravinas, Nick, Niki Moquist, Ricardo, Robert, Roger Germundson, Ron, Rosemary Massingale, Roxie Snyder, Sophia, Tina, Tiz, Trip Clark, William Carl & Carol Abraham, the Rios family, the Schneider family, Kaitlin’s family, and for all those whose needs are known to God alone.

Geoff Sasser, in his ongoing discernment.

Jo Bronson as she teaches in Ramallah, Palestine.

This parish, as we discern where God is calling us and who God is calling us to be.

Our companion parish, Trinity Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia.

The deceased: Ann Schneider, Kaitlin Mullins, Kelley Walker, Khaled Rimawi, and David Garland.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Presider 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 Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of Christ.

THE OFFERING Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings to the Altar. During the singing of the hymn you are invited to make a financial offering to further God’s mission through the work of the church by placing a gift in the plate or by going to grace-memorial.org and clicking “donate”. Tax receipts are issued annually for gifts totaling $20 or more. Your financial gifts together with the bread and wine are brought forward and presented at the altar as a sign of thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM CHRIST UPON THE MOUNTAIN STANDS R. Lehman Christ, upon the mountain stands Vision of the Father's blessing Blazing forth to all the lands, Saints and angels now professing, Alleluia! (Radiant Son of God divine, Jesus, now in glory shines!) Law and prophets have their place, In the cloud of wondrous glory Chosen witnesses of grace, There to see and tell the story. Alleluia!

God, in majesty, descends, Then proclaims to all before him, This is my beloved Son! Nations, come now and adore him. Alleluia! Faithful hearts are lifted high. Joyful strains, our voices raising For this vision's mystery, Songs of wonder, hymns of praising. Alleluia!

PRESENTATION HYMN WHAT STAR IS THIS Hymnal 124, verse 5

To God the Father, heavenly Light, To Christ, revealed in earthly night, To God the Holy Ghost we raise Our equal and unceasing praise.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A Book of Common Prayer page 361

God

Presider

Presider

Presider

God

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It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth… …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: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

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

…Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving… …and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Presider & People

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Presider Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

FRACTION ANTHEM WHOEVER COMES TO ME

Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God.

MINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT Share the gifts If you know the brokenness of life, then you have participated in the broken body of Christ and you are invited to share in the breaking of bread. If you desire to know the love of God that overcomes apathy, alienation, and despair, then you are invited to share in the cup of the new covenant. The bread is received in the open palm. It is usual Anglican practice to drink the wine from the common cup. If you wish the chalice bearer to dip the bread into the wine, please hold the bread before you. If you prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.

The bread is gluten-free and vegan at the 10:00 am service. Grape juice is available by request. Please ask the Chalicebearer if you would prefer juice to wine.

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Prayer and Laying On of Hands for Healing If you wish a particular prayer for yourself or for someone else, you are invited to go to the prayer station located to the right of the altar. Give your first name and share your prayer need, and the prayer team will quietly offer prayers. Anything you share is confidential.

COMMUNION MUSIC

COMMUNION MOTET AVE VERUM W.A. Mozart Hail, true Body, Born of the Virgin Mary, having truly suffered, sacrificed on the cross for mankind, from whose pierced side water and blood flowed:

Be for us a foretaste [of the Heavenly banquet] in the trial of death! O sweet Jesus, O holy Jesus, O Jesus, son of Mary, have mercy on me. Amen.

COMMUNION HYMN O LIGHT OF LIGHT, LOVE GIVEN BIRTH Hymnal 133

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Book of Common Prayer 365 Presider and People

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & THANKSGIVINGS

THANKSGIVING HYMN GOD GRANT THEM MANY YEARS

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN YE WATCHERS AND YE HOLY ONES Hymnal 618

DISMISSAL Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God! Alleluia, Alleluia.

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8:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Lector & Intercessor: Keith Raines

10:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Crucifer: Daniel Jones Torchbearers: Brennan Waldow; Charles A. McGee II

Lectors: Bob Leverenz; Joe Kaliszewski Intercessor: Mariann Koop-McMahon

Chalicebearers: Cathy Gibson; Amiel Elfert Sacristans: Carol Snead; Gwen Harvey Healing Ministry: Kathleen Chapman, Corbet Clark, Myra Clark,

Mariann Koop-McMahon, Alicia Lehrle Organist: Sue Jensen

Ushers: Nancy Entrikin; Sally Fraser

The flowers at the altar are provided by Curt & Susan Germundson in memory of their mothers.

This special Coffee Hour is provided by the wonderful people on Team #6 in honor of Black History Month. Jennifer Yeast, Charles A. McGee II, Rachel Sanborn, David Waldow,

Jeanne & Joe Kaliszewski, Shirley Johnson, and Gillian Weisgram

A parish for all people in the heart of the city

Clergy The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hanley – Bishop of Oregon

The Rev. Martin Elfert – Rector The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski – Curate

The Rev. D. Corbet Clark – Priest Associate The Rev. Richard Toll – Priest Associate

Parish Staff Office Manager – Jackie Thomas

Registrar – Tom Krausse Office Volunteer – Demetria Keck

Youth Group Mentor – Holly Puckett Church School Coordinator – Kristin Koop

Nursery Coordinator − Natali Plotkin Organist / Choir Director – Susan J. Jensen

Groundskeeper – Frank Schramling Sexton – Daniel Kohler

Redevelopment Liaison – Nancy Entrikin

Vestry Co-Senior Warden (Vestry Chair): Robin Gault; Co-Senior Warden (Rector’s Advisor): Louise Tippens;

Junior Warden: David Waldow; Clerk: Alicia Lehrle; Treasurer: Curt Germundson; Roosevelt Carter; Cameron Denney; Andrew Eshleman; Daniel Jones; Charles A. McGee II; Holly Puckett; Katy Unbehaun; and Kevin Walsh.

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Grace Institute invites you to join our Kindness Circle! We are committed to Grace Art Camp as a community of kindness and inclusion. The Grace Art Camp Kindness Circle makes it easier for community members to strengthen the care we have for each other and to include families facing economic barriers by providing scholarships for those in need. For more information, see our flyer in the Parish Hall or visit our website https://grace-institute.org/kindness-circle/

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A donation for Easter Lilies can be made in memory/honor of a loved one. Place the donation in an Easter Lily envelope which will be provided by the church or drop a check in the donation plate with “Easter Lilies” in the memo line. Remember to write the names of the people that you are honoring so that the Easter Vigil and Easter bulletins can list their names. All donations need to be made by Sunday, April 5th.

The flowers will adorn the church at the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday morning as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Beloved Christ. Let your heart tell you the amount to donate. Donations can also be made at Grace’s website under “donate.” Just note in the memo box who you wish to honor.

Join us for Grace’s annual pancake dinner and talent-optional talent show, beginning at 5.30pm on Tuesday, February 25th at 5.30pm in the parish hall. Bring your appetite - and sign up to share your song, skit, joke, or interpretive dance number. We’ll conclude the evening by taking the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday and turning them into ash for Ash Wednesday.

You are invited to begin a holy Lent through the ancient practice of the imposition of ashes. Please join us February 26th at 12 Noon in the chapel or 7pm in the Nave. Holly Puckett will preach.

Attention Ushers, Friday Feed volunteers and anyone else interested! Maybe you noticed the AED device (defibrillator) outside of the church office. As many folks as possible should know when and how to use it. Please attend the training session on March 1st at noon. Marie Escamilla from CPR Heart Savers will be in the Parish Hall demonstrating the proper use of the AED. Hope to see you there!

GRACE MEMORIAL & ST. PHILIP THE DEACON

Daniel W. Jones, Member of Vestry at Grace Memorial and The Rev. Maria McDowell, PhD, Rector of St. Philip the Deacon are partnering to begin a Pacific Northwest chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians. If you would like to learn more, kindly visit: ube.org.

The new chapter is expected to extend through the Dioceses of Oregon and Washington. The full invitation letter is viewable on the Diocesan website:

https://www.diocese-oregon.org/union-of-black-episcopalians-chapter-forming/

Many people aren’t familiar with the lengthy history of African-Americans in The Episcopal Church. The first black Episcopal priest, The Rev. Absalom Jones, was ordained in 1802. One of our primary goals is to study the historical contributions of African-Americans to the church, including early leadership on monumental issues that are dear to all Episcopalians. One-hour meetings will be held the second Monday of the month here in the parish hall at 7pm.

The first meeting is scheduled for March 9th. We encourage all who are interested to email: pnwube@gmail.com to join the mailing list.

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Join Reverend Jeanne and parishioner Tod Moquist for Holy Week Boot Camp! For 5 Sundays during Lent from 9-9;45 am (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29) we will be exploring the Passion of Jesus and the services of Holy Week.

The first 3 sessions will be spent discussing Amy-Jill Levine's brief and brilliant book Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to Holy Week (copies are available for $16.99 with our friends at Broadway Books). On 3/22 we will be discussing Stations of the Cross and on 3/29 the Triduum liturgy (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil). Interested? Have questions? Please email Jeanne at jeannek@grace-memorial.org or chat with her or Tod.

Parishioners are invited to join us for a weekend of fun, festivities and reflection at Camp Magruder. This is an experience for all ages. Go to http://www.campmagruder.org/ to see what Camp Magruder has to offer. Take part in the spirited community gatherings.

A pdf file of the bulletin is now available online. Go to Grace’s website: grace-memorial.org, click on Worship, then This Sunday at Grace. View previous bulletins there also.

February 25 – Shrove Tuesday February 26 – Ash Wednesday March 1 – Defibrillator Training

March 4 - Catechumenate March 11 – Catechumenate March 17 – Vestry Meeting March 18 - Catechumenate March 25 – Catechumenate

April 1 – Catechumenate April 17-19 – Women’s Retreat

April 21 – Vestry Meeting August 28-30 – All Parish Retreat

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