Worship Bulletin
THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
HOLY EUCHARIST
January 19, 2025 | 10:15 AM
Grace and peace to you in the name of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ!
PRELUDE Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams
PROCESSIONAL HYMN When Christ’s Appearing was made known Blue Hymnal #132
1. When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne; but he who offers heavenly birth sought not the kingdoms of this earth.
2. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed their God.
3. Within the Jordan’s sacred flood the heavenly Lamb in meekness stood, that he, to whom no sin was known, might cleanse his people from their own.
4. Oh, what a miracle divine, when water reddened into wine! He spoke the word, and forth it flowed in streams that nature ne’er bestowed.
5. All glory, Jesus, be to thee for this thy glad epiphany: whom with the Father we adore and Holy Ghost for evermore.
OPENING ACCLAMATION AND COLLECT FOR PURITY Book of Common Prayer p. 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
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.
SONG OF PRAISE Gloria in Excelsis Blue Hymnal #S-279
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.
COLLECT FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY EPIPHANY
Book of Common Prayer p.215
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MINISTRY MOMENT
FIRST READING Isaiah 62:1-5
Reader: A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest,
until her vindication shines out like the dawn,
and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication,
and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the Lord will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
You shall no more be termed Forsaken,
and your land shall no more be termed Desolate;
but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her,
and your land Married;
for the Lord delights in you,
and your land shall be married.
For as a young man marries a young woman,
so shall your builder marry you,
and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
so shall your God rejoice over you.
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 36:5-10 Dixit Injustus Tone 6
5 Your love, O Lord, reaches |to the |heavens, *
and your faithfulness |to the |clouds.
6 Your righteousness is like the strong mountains,
your justice |like the · great |deep; *
you save both man and |beast, O |Lord.
7 How priceless is your |love, O |God! *
your people take refuge under the shadow |of your |wings.
8 They feast upon the abundance |of your |house; *
you give them drink from the river of |your de-|lights.
9 For with you is the |well of |life, *
and in your |light we · see |light.
10 Continue your loving-kindness
to |those who |know you, *
and your favor to those who are |true of |heart.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Reader: A reading from the first Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says “Let Jesus be cursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit.
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 2:1-11
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
People: Glory be to you, Lord Christ.
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
SEQUENCE HYMN Blue Hymnal #587, v. 3
O Spirit, who dost bind
our hearts in unity,
who teachest us to find
the love from self set free,
in all our hearts such love increase,
that every home, by this release,
may be the dwelling place of peace.
SERMON The Reverend Tammy Smith-Firestone
THE NICENE CREED Book of Common Prayer p.358
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form III Book of Common Prayer p.388
Leader: Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
People: That we all may be one.
Leader: Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
People: That your Name may be glorified by all people.
Leader: We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
People: That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Leader: We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
People: That there may be justice and peace on the earth
Leader: Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
People: That our works may find favor in your sight.
Leader: Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
People: That they may be delivered from their distress.
Leader: Give to the departed eternal rest.
People: Let light perpetual shine upon them.
Leader: We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
People: May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Leader: Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Silence
The People may add their own petitions.
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
THE PEACE
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND OFFERTORY STATEMENT
THE LITURGY OF THE MEAL
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Awake, my Heart
PRESENTATION HYMN Old 100th Blue Hymnal #380 v. 3
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A
Book of Common Prayer p. 367
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.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere 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:
SANCTUS
Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father…
…Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption…
…through your Son Jesus Christ: 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.
People: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Celebrant and People:
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.
The Celebrant breaks the bread.
Celebrant: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia.
FRACTION ANTHEM Jesu, Agnus Dei
Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace.
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECEIVING COMMUNION
Please follow the directions of the ushers. We go to the communion rail to receive. Respond to the words: “The Body of Christ, the Bread of Life” and “The Blood of Christ, the Cup of Salvation” with a hearty “Amen.” After receiving Communion it is appropriate to return to your seat to kneel or sit in silence for personal prayer and thanksgiving.
There are two options for reception. First is drinking from the common cup. When approaching the priest giving the bread or host, raise cupped hands to receive the bread. Consume and then take the cup by its base to tip to your lips to drink. Return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
The second option for reception is intinction (bread dipped into the wine). As the clergy person approaches, point to the chalice that the priest may take a wafer, intinct it in the wine, and give to you to consume. Return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
If you are unable to come forth to receive Communion, simply make it known to the usher and the clergy will come out to you to bring the bread and wine. The priest will instinct the bread into the wine and give it to you to consume.
If you are not communing, please consider coming forth for a blessing. As you approach the priest, cross your arms across your chest to indicate you desire a blessing.
COMMUNION HYMN The People who in Darkness Walked Blue Hymnal #125
POST COMMUNION PRAYER Book of Common Prayer p. 366
Celebrant: Let us pray. Eternal God,
Celebrant and People:
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 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.
PRAYERS FOR BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
CLOSING HYMN All Praise to you, O Lord Blue Hymnal #128
DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Hau les bois Claudin de Sermisy (intabulation from Pierre Attaingnant, 1531)
Flowers are given by William Montgomery, in loving memory of Donna.
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church
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The Very Reverend Tammy Smith-Firestone, Rector
Jeffrey Cooper, Director of Music
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