THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST
September 11, 2011
Lectionary: Proper 19, Year A & Daily Office Year One
BCP Page 323 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I
Page 182 Traditional Collect (insert)/page 818, #12 for Diocesan Convention
The Sermon: The Rev. Scott Fisher
Insert The Prayers of the People
Page 340 Eucharistic Prayer II
9:15 & 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II
The WORD of GOD
SILENT PROCESSION
Page 355 Acclamation
Page 356 “Gloria in excelsis”(Hymnal S-280)
Insert Collect (page 233) /page 818, #12 for Diocesan Convention
Insert EXODUS 14:19-31; PSALM 114 (BCP p 756); ROMANS 14:1-12
GRADUAL HYMN 674, verses 1-2 "'Forgive our sins as we forgive'"
Insert The Gospel: MATTHEW 18:21-35
GRADUAL HYMN 674, verses 3-4
The Sermon: The Rev. Scott Fisher
Page 358 The Nicene Creed
Insert The Prayers of the People/litany for tenth anniversary 9/11
Page 360 The Peace
Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Visitors
The HOLY COMMUNION
OFFERTORY HYMN (9:15) Round & Chant Choir "O Lord Hear Our Prayer" (Taize)
(11:15) Choir Anthem "Eternal Father, Hear Our Prayer"
Hymnal 380, verse 3 THE DOXOLOGY
Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A)
Page 362 Sanctus (Hymnal S-129)
Page 364 Fraction Anthem (Hymnal S-155)
COMMUNION HYMNS: Song Book 7, 14b, 15a, 31 Page 365/6 The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing
RECESSIONAL HYMN 609 "Where cross the crowded ways of life"
All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the Eucharist. Those who wish to receive only a blessing may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.
9-11-11
The THIRTEENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST
"First from the Flames," a sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
www.stmatthewschurch.org www.episcopalak.org
THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S
2011
Sunday, Sept. 11th (The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(Nursery available for children three years & younger)
9:15 & 11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
ALASKA REMEMBERS September 11th - Centennial Center:
9:30 - 10:45 AM Fire Dept Remembrance Service
10:45 - 11:30 AM Social time with refreshments
11:30 - 12:30 Interfaith Memorial Service
Sun - Fri 12 AM Compline
Monday, Sept. 12th
5:30 PM St. Matthew's monthly VESTRY meeting (Library)
Tuesday, Sept. 13th
11 AM Denali Center Eucharist
Wednesday, Sept. 14th
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist w/Healing Prayers
5:30 PM Round & Chant Choir rehearsal (Parish Hall)
6 PM Choir Rehearsal (Parish Hall)
7 PM Holy Eucharist
Thursday, Sept. 15th
5:30 PM Gwich'in singing (Parish Hall)
Friday, Sept. 16th
6 PM Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, Sept. 17th
1 PM Wedding of Tumara Babcock & Jesse Thompson
Sunday, September 18th (The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(Nursery available for children three years & younger)
9:15 & 11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
1:30 PM Fairbanks Correctional Center Men's Eucharist
Monday, September 19th
5 PM Health Ministry meeting (all interested invited)
We have available "wheat free" communion wafers, made with soy flour and water (containing no gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, sugar, nuts, nor corn). If you prefer to receive "wheat free," pick up one of the colored stones on the choir stalls and present at the altar rail.
WELCOME to everyone visiting from throughout the Interior and beyond. You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall after each service.
COMING: SUNDAY SCHOOL begins Sept. 25th during 9:15 & 11:15 Services ~ Helpers needed: Teachers, Room cleaners, Christmas Pageant Planner, Teacher Assistants. If interested, contact Patty Meritt ().
~ DIOCESAN CONVENTION - October 6-9 - Kodiak ~ St. Matthew's Delegates are Bernice Aragon, Laura Bender, Tom Marsh, & the Rector. Information is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall
~ St. Matthew's VESTRY FALL CLEAN-UP DAYS - Saturdays, Sept. 10th & 25th THANK YOU Everyone who helped yesterday!
WELCOME BACK, CHOIRS! The Choir anthem during today's 11:15 Eucharist was composed by our Choir Master, Barbara Hameister.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru July 31, 2011
Operating Income (Month) $28,994 (YTD) $153,329
Operating Expense - 23,606 - 170,419
Surplus/(Deficit) $ 5,387 $-(17,090)
Weekly offering to meet 2011 budgeted ministry needs $6,120.10
Last Sunday's offering (operating fund): $6,139.92 Pay-pal donations during August: $3,549
Oakerhater Prison Ministry Special Offering (9/4): $455
THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY
YOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and
8:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
lst Lesson: Pat Sackinger Gary Bender Karen Parr
Psalm: Shirley Gordon Mary Downs-Last
Epistle: Pat Sackinger Carol Holz Joanne Wallis
Prayers: Karen Kiss Laura Bender Helen Howard
Acolyte/Crucifer: Sarah Reed/Jesse Taylor
Chalice: Karen Kiss Jenna Downs-Last & Roslyn Allen
Ushers: Gene Freeman
Nursery: ------Millie Ambrose ------
Organist: Ruth Storvick Ruth Storvick
Altar Guild: Helen Burrell Lori Gorsline Pauline Wilson
Coffee Hour:
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Parish Intercessions
The Searchers on the Koyukuk
Kitson Christopher Jack Lawrence
Fr. Steve Ernie Bella Jean Fr. John
Tony Dvon Hannah Richard
Elisabeth Mary Eleanor Fred
Fr. Layne Florence Bessie Walter
Casey Cathy Gidget Frank
Phyllis Bill Diana Sandy
Joan Sharron Kyle Vince
Howard Isaiah Byron Robert
Linda Maggie Woody Charlotte
Harold Bert Beau Beverly
Parker Lona Mandy Josie
Irene Night Dancer Anna Glen
Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in various homes and programs; and all those grieving.
(Please keep these people in your prayers, as we will be rotating names every three weeks or so to include those currently asking for prayer.)
Those preparing for Holy Matrimony this September at St. Matthew's:
JESSE & TUMARA
St. Matthew’s Health Ministry reminds us that
SEPTEMBER is HARVESTING NATURE'S BOUNTY MONTH
It is FLU SHOT time. Check with your pharmacist or medical provider for vaccinations. Fairbanks Public Health Center does not give vaccinations to adults anymore. Prayer Shawls are available upon request. We have yarn for those who knit or crochet. Check out the Health Ministry display cabinet in the Parish Hall. It has new information. Thank you, Pat Sackinger, for keeping it current.
O God, in sunshine and rain, in work and rest, in friendship and solitude, in the common things of life you us your very self, making bread and wine the sacraments of sustaining presence: Strengthen and refresh us, that we may eagerly seek you, surely find you, and faithfully serve you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Prayers Old and New, page 31)
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
September 11, 2011
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions
St. Matthew’s, Beaver; St. Andrew’s, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude’s, North Pole, St. Mark’s Nenana; St. Stephen's, Fort Yukon/Community of Lower Post, British Columbia
The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer
The Episcopal Church of the USA/the Native people in the Diocese of Minnesota
Thanksgivings
for Madge Maud (1910), William Howard, Anna Beatrice (1927), Robert Arthur (1932), Dinyishoo (1975), whose baptismal anniversary @ St. Matthew's is September 11th
For the Departed
WILLIAM WILLIAMS of Denali Center/Allakaket (Linda Demientieff's father); Spc CHRISTOPHER J. MARQUIS of Germany/Afghanistan/Ft. WW Stryker Brigade/Florida; ANN (FISHER) LINDER of California (the Rector's aunt); JULIE ANN SUSIE NICOLE HOPSON of Nuiquisit
FLOWER and CANDLE OFFERING
The flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Peter N. Solomon (9-11-51 to 2-17-11) by his sister, Regina Varner; and in thanksgiving for the anniversary (9-12-87) of Michelle & Tony Peter by her parents.
The sanctuary candle is given to the glory of God, and in memory of those who died, survived, and all affected by 9-11-2001.
The new "Dreamcatcher" in the sanctuary is given to the glory of God, and by Mrs. Elsie Pitka of Beaver & her family in memory of her son, Richard Pitka (+11-7-07), and in thanksgiving for the Homeless Ministry of St. Matthew's.
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The flowers on the Altar are prepared and provided at minimum cost by College Floral & Gift.
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Acting Sexton: BRUCE GADWAH
Sunday School Director: PATTY MERITT
Sacristans: CATHY GIACOMAZZI
Parish Secretary: HILARY FREEMAN
Wardens: KAREN KISS & TOM MARSH
Deacons: THE REV'Ds MONTIE SLUSHER, BELLA JEAN SAVINO, SHIRLEY LEE Priests: THE REV’Ds STEPHEN MATTHEW, JOHN HOLZ, LEE DAVIS, LAYNE SMITH, STEVE REED
Rector: THE REV. SCOTT FISHER
Bishop of Alaska: THE RT. REV. MARK LATTIME
a litany for the tenth anniversary 9/11
O God, our mighty tower, and creator of Heaven and Earth,
Have mercy upon us.
O God, our Redeemer, who died and rose again,
Have mercy upon us.
O God, our comforter, who fell as a dove at the Baptism of Jesus, and strengthens all the faithful,
Have mercy upon us.
Holy Trinity, undivided, One God,
Have mercy upon us.
By the establishment of the firmament, and the speaking of light into the darkness,
Have mercy upon us.
By the blessing and sending of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Rachel,
Have mercy upon us.
By the liberation of the children of Israel from Pharaoh’s hand and the renting of the Sea,
Have mercy upon us.
By the witness and courage of your holy prophets of old,
Have mercy upon us.
By the calling of our sister Mary, and the Incarnation of the Word into the world,
Have mercy upon us.
By the ministry of Christ, the preaching of the Good News, the healing of the sick, the casting out of evil, and the raising of the dead,
Have mercy upon us.
By the agony of the cross, and the victory of the Resurrection,
Have mercy upon us.
From the forces of evil, and from deadly acts of terrorism,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From the fear that grips us as individuals and as a people,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From the senseless hatred that hardens hearts and minds,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From war and violent conflict of all stripes,
Good Lord, deliver us.
We do beseech you to hear us, good Lord, that on this tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America, that you would rule and govern our hearts, and the powers of this world,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to protect this nation, and the peoples of the whole world,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to uphold the military of this nation, and all nations, who strive to bring peace and freedom to all your children,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to root out the causes of terror and war in all places and among all people,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to look upon those who would seek to do us harm, and turn their hearts from the ways of hatred and violence,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to rain down grace and mercy upon us all, that your peace, which passes all understanding, would overtake us all,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you on this day to uphold all those who lost people dear to their hearts during the attacks, and in the conflicts which have followed in their wake,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to surround widows and children, parents and loved ones, the injured and maimed with a hope in your trust, your abiding Presence, and life everlasting,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to uphold all those who maintain peace and safety in our local communities and abroad,
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
That it would please you to shine your light into the darkness, that all would see and know you, and your ways.
We beseech you to hear us, good Lord.
Son of God, we beseech you to hear us.
Son of God, we beseech you to hear us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Grant us your peace.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray: O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, whose heart is glad when all your children live together in unity; we lift to you the grief of our hearts, hoping that you will not only comfort those hearts, but change them; that we may be the people you have created, and called us to be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
[Litany courtesy of The Rev. Rick Morley, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. [http://www.rickmorley.com/]