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Welcome to Christ Episcopal Church
Trinity Sunday — Annual Meeting
Holy Eucharist — Rite II
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Voluntary Elevations 1 & 2 Dom Paul Benoit, OSB (1893-1979
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Processional Hymn 362 “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!” NICAEA
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The Annual Meeting is called to order.
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Nominations report Eligibility to Vote
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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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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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Celebrant: The Lord be with you
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People: And also with you
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Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
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Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: "To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth--when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world's first bits of soil. When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race."
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God
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how exalted is your Name in all the world!
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2 Out of the mouths of infants and children *
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your majesty is praised above the heavens.
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3 You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, *
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to quell the enemy and the avenger.
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4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, *
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the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
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5 What is man that you should be mindful of him? *
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the son of man that you should seek him out?
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6 You have made him but little lower than the angels; *
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you adorn him with glory and honor;
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7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands; *
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you put all things under his feet:
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even the wild beasts of the field,
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9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, *
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and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.
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10 O Lord our Governor, *
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how exalted is your Name in all the world!
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Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
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Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God
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Sequence Hymn 366, vv.1-4 “Holy God we praise thy Name” GROSSER GOTT
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The Gospel: John 16:12-15
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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John.
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People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
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Jesus said to the disciples, "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you."
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Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Homily The Rev. Elizabeth Ewing
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The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
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The Prayers of the People
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Verse: Lord, in your mercy. Response: Hear our prayer.
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The Confession Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. BCP p. 360
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Offertory Anthem “A Song of Praise” PLAINSONG, TONE 8
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The Great Thanksgiving (The People Stand) BCP p. 372
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Eucharist Prayer B BCP p. 367
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Holy, holy, holy (Sanctus & Benedictus)[Mathias] WLP 858
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The Breaking of the Bread
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Communion Hymn 398 “I sing the almighty power of God” FOREST GREEN
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The Post Communion Prayer BCP 365
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Processional Hymn 370 “I bind unto myself today” vv. 1, 2, 6, & 7
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Announcements
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The Diocese of Central New York is once again participating in the Syracuse Pride Parade. This year the parade is on June 25th. We are gathering at 9:30 a.m. for a Eucharist in the staging area for the parade. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Many parishes across the diocese will be marching with us. Please join us in this joyful event!
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Two Positions Open: Part-time Sexton and Clerk of the Vestry
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Christ Church has been blessed with wonderful property team leadership, currently Jim Davidson, who have undertaken or coordinated repair tasks around the church building and have kept an eye on the maintenance and condition of our space.
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The Vestry decided to switch to a paid part-time sexton who would regularly check the building and who would coordinate and undertake repairs as needed.
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We are working out the full structure, but please let Ed Sarzynski or Mother Elizabeth know if you have someone in mind, including yourself.
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Nancy McGorry has served this church and the Vestry admirably as clerk of the Vestry. Accurate minutes and tracking of motions are important to our work. Nancy will be stepping down, and we are seeking someone as the new Clerk of the Vestry.
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The main job is attending Vestry meetings and the annual meeting, keeping accurate minutes, sending these out for approval, and maintaining our Vestry notebooks.
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If interested, please contact Kevin Shea or Mother Elizabeth.
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Christ Church will hold Vacation Bible School either the week of July 11 or July 18. Children and teachers will gather from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the children will take over the Sunday service the following week.
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On two evenings, we will hold dinners for the campers and their families and others who would like to attend.
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Contact Debbie McLeod if you are interested or have children, grandchildren, cousins, friends who might like to attend.
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CHOW Update - We need your help!
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We need to the following items to our CHOW inventory
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• Men’s and Women’s shampoo (i.e. Medium sizes)
• Bars of soap (i.e. Irish spring, Zest)
• Toothpaste (i.e. All sizes of tubes)
• Mouthwash (i.e. Small and medium sizes)
• Razors (i.e. Disposable plastic)
• Toilet Paper
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Please leave any donations in the CHOW basket at the entrance to the Sanctuary or in the CHOW pantry door way. Thank you for your giving and kindness!
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Men's clothes are desperately needed, especially slacks and jeans (used or new) and underwear and socks (new). We ask that no women's sweaters are donated. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours a month. Thank you!
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Should you wish to assist people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, here are two opportunities to consider:
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1) Episcopal Relief and Development has created a special fund and is working to get assistance in and to refugee communities. Your funds will be matched by the Diocese if you donate through them. https://cnyepiscopal.org. You can also write a check to Christ Church.
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2) Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church on 230 Ukrainian Hill Road in Johnson City is sending shipments directly to Europe to assist people.
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Christ Church Amazon: When you're shopping on Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and list "Christ Church Binghamton" as your charity of choice. The Church will receive .5 % of your purchase! Over $600 has been given to Christ Church from your Amazon purchases since its program began. Thank you for designating Christ Church to receive these proceeds. Every little bit helps.
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Christ Church YouTube Link
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Restrictions for Indoor Worship Services
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Everyone will wear a mask when entering and exiting the sanctuary and when in line for communion. You may mask throughout the service and please return to distancing.
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No offering plate will be passed. Gifts will be collected online or in plates placed near the Church entrance.
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Parking in the Metro Center parking lot is available. Press the button and take a ticket to enter. Please leave the entry ticket in the car so that it is readily available when exiting. Ushers will provide a ticket which you will need to exit. Both tickets will be needed in order to exit.
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