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At the end of this E-mail you will find announcements regarding the following:
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- 8:00 A.M. Mass
- Fall 2021 Congregation Survey
- Fall Rummage Sale Times & Dates
- All Hallows Eve Service
- Sunday School Zoom Link
- Christ Church YouTube Link
- Christ Church Mask Requirements
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Christ Episcopal Church
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
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Voluntary “By the Waters of Minnetonka” Thurlow Lieurance
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(An early ethnomusicologist, Thurlow Lieurance recorded a Crow singer, Sitting Eagle, on wax cylinder while in Montana. His transcribed melody became an instant success, appearing in many versions, including this one for organ.)
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Opening Hymn: “All praise to thee” Hymnal 477
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Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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People: and blessed be God’s kingdom now and forever. Amen.
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Celebrant: 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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Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his 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.
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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First Reading: Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Read by M. Quinn
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The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? [“Can you lift up your voice to the clouds, so that a flood of waters may cover you? Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go and say to you, ‘Here we are’? Who has put wisdom in the inward parts, or given understanding to the mind? Who has the wisdom to number the clouds? Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens, when the dust runs into a mass and the clods cling together? “Can you hunt the prey for the lion, or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, when they crouch in their dens, or lie in wait in their covert? Who provides for the raven its prey, when its young ones cry to God, and wander about for lack of food?”]
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord.
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People: Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b Read by M. Quinn
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1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; *
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O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
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you are clothed with majesty and splendor.
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2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *
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and spread out the heavens like a curtain.
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3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *
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you make the clouds your chariot;
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you ride on the wings of the wind.
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4 You make the winds your messengers *
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and flames of fire your servants.
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5 You have set the earth upon its foundations, *
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so that it never shall move at any time.
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6 You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *
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the waters stood higher than the mountains.
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7 At your rebuke they fled; *
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at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
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8 They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *
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to the places you had appointed for them.
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9 You set the limits that they should not pass; *
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they shall not again cover the earth.
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25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
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in wisdom you have made them all;
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the earth is full of your creatures.
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Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10 Read by M. Quinn
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Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord.
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People: Thanks be to God.
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Sequence Hymn: “Heleluyan” WLP 783
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The Gospel: 10:35-45 Read by The Rev. Deacon Kay Drebert
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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.
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People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
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James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
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Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
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People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Homily Mr. John Endress
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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. 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.
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Prayers of the People Form IV
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Response: Hear our prayer.
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Prayer List: We pray for Bill, Bobbie, Candie, Connor, Connie, Dan Barker & family, Don, George, Joell, Kathy, Mark, Millie, Mother Elizabeth, Osmond, Pat, Rick, Rose, Sally, and Scott.
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We pray for Margaret G. Barker who died this week.
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Please take time to say silently or aloud your intercessions and thanksgivings for the church, governments, individuals and the world.
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Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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we confess that we have sinned against you
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in thought, word, and deed,
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and by what we have left undone.
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We have not loved you with our whole heart;
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we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
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We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
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For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
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have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
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to the glory of your Name. Amen.
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Celebrant: The peace of the Lord always be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Offertory Anthem “O love of God” Hymnal 455
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3 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
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praise him, all creatures here below;
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praise him above, ye heavenly host:
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praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
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People: We lift them to the Lord.
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Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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Celebrant: 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:
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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
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heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
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We proclaim his resurrection,
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We await his coming in glory;
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Fraction Hymn Hymnal S154
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Music at Communion “Jesu, Jesu” Hymnal 602
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Eternal God, heavenly Father,
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you have graciously accepted us as living members
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of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
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and you have fed us with spiritual food
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in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
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Send us now into the world in peace,
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and grant us strength and courage
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with gladness and singleness of heart;
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through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Closing Hymn: “Spread, O spread, thou mighty word” Hymnal 530
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Voluntary “Fugue in C, Bux” WV 174 Dietrich Buxtehude
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Announcements
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Beginning November 7th, we will resume our 8:00 a.m. worship service in addition to the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
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Soon you should hear from a church member via phone or email. Our Vestry once again is reaching out to be in touch with our parishioners to check in, confirm contact information, and to ask a few questions which will help our parish discern priorities and ministries in the year and years ahead. We look forward to connecting.
Feel free to fill out the survey any time at: https://www.christepiscopalbing.com/fall-2021-congregation-survey/.
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Rummage Sale set up starts October 17th after the 10:00 a.m. service. Please join us in setting up after the service. Volunteers are needed throughout the week.
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The rummage sale will will take place over two weekends this year due to the large amount of items we have. A mask will be required upon entering the building.
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Times and dates for this year’s rummage sale are as follows:
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October 22nd: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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October 23rd: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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October 24th: After 10:00 a.m. Service (For Parishioners Only)
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October 29th: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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October 30th: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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October 31st: 12: 00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Bag Sale)
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There will be an All Hallows Eve Service at Christ Church in person and via our YouTube (Christ Episcopal Church Binghamton) on October 31st at 5:00 P.M. in the close.
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Sunday School Information:
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Registration Link: Click Here!
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Meeting ID: 851 7341 8446
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Christ Church Mask Requirements: Each parish of the Diocese of Central New York has local discretion in establishing COVID-19 response guidelines within the restrictions established by New York State and in line with recommendations from the CDC.
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The CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker indicates that Broome County is at “High” levels of community transmission.
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Per CDC guidance, individuals attending indoor public worship in these counties should wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status.
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Thank you all for your tender care for one another in this challenging time.
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