The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
T HE H OLY E UCHARIST October 10, 2021
Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude
O God, our help in ages past (3 var.)
Entrance Hymn
O God, our help in ages past
James Woodman Hymnal 680
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O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home:
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A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone; short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun.
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under the shadow of thy throne thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.
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Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all our years away; they fly, forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day.
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Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting thou art God, to endless years the same.
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O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, be thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home.
Words: Isaac Watts (1674–1748), alt.; para. of Psalm 90:1–5
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SOCIETY OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST
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Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity Presider Almighty God, People 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. Hymn of Praise
Gloria
1. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. 2. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. 3. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, 4. you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us;
Hymnal S 280 5. you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. 6. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, 7. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Collect of the Day Presider Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. People Amen.
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The Word of God First Lesson Job 23:1–9, 16–17 Job Replies: My Complaint Is Bitter Then Job answered: 2 3 4 5 6 7
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“Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling! I would lay my case before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. There an upright person could reason with him, and I should be acquitted forever by my judge. “If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive him; on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me; If only I could vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!
Psalm Psalm 22:1–15 Refrain: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
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Second Lesson Hebrews 4:12–16 12 Indeed,
the word of God is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Since,
then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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Gospel Reading Mark 10:17–31 The Rich Man 17 As
he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” 20 He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23 Then
Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” 28 Peter
began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
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The Sermon 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: 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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Hymnal S 105
The Prayers of the People Reception of Brian Arsenault into the Fellowship of Saint John The Peace Offertory Hymn
Alleluia! sing to Jesus
Hymnal 460
1. Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone; Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
4. Alleluia! King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own: Alleluia! born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne: thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest: thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the eucharistic feast.
2. Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how: though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o’er, shall our hearts forget his promise, “I am with you evermore”?
5. Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone; Hark! the songs of holy Zion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
3. Alleluia! bread of Heaven, Thou on earth our food, our stay! Alleluia! here the sinful flee to thee from day to day: Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.
Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837–1898)
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The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus, Holy, Holy…
Hymnal S 129
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymnal S 148
Fraction Anthem
Hymnal S 163
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
Collect of Longing Loving Father, we who are physically distant now groan inwardly as we await the day when we are restored to the company of our neighbors and brought to the fullness of your presence in the Eucharistic feast. Comfort us in our longing to be near each other, assure us of your indwelling presence, and hasten the day when we will abide with you and all our beloved siblings in that kingdom where there is neither sorrow nor crying but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior. People Amen.
Presider
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Post Communion Hymn
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Hymnal 408
1. Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation; with healing balm my soul he fills, and every faithless murmur stills: to God all praise and glory. 2. What God’s almighty power hath made, his gracious mercy keepeth; by morning glow or evening shade his watchful eye ne’er sleepeth. Within the kingdom of his might, lo! All is just and all is right: to God all praise and glory. 3. Let all who name Christ’s holy Name give God all praise and glory; let all who know his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story! Cast each false idol from its throne, the Lord is God, and he alone: to God all praise and glory. Words: Johann Jacob Schütz (1640–1690); tr. Frances Elizabeth Cox (1812–1897), alt.
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Prayer After Communion Presider Let us pray. Eternal God, 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. Blessing and Dismissal Postlude
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Ite, missa est (De Angelis)
James Woodman
We value your friendship and are honored by your presence. Over the last several weeks, as we have once again been open for the Sunday Eucharist, we have been reminded how important the monastery chapel, the monastic community, and our life of worship are to all of you. I assure you the feeling is mutual! Those long months, when we were closed due to the pandemic, were a challenge to all of us, on a great many levels. When we reopened in July, our concern was to make the chapel, and our worship, safe and welcoming for everyone. This continues to be a priority for us. Balancing the health and safety of Brothers, staff, Residents, members of the congregation, and our occasional guest, many of whom fall into the vulnerable persons category, is a challenging task. As you may know, toward the end of August, the Diocese of Massachusetts issued new guidelines regarding in-person worship. These guidelines include the permission to resume congregational singing as long as everyone is masked and keeps appropriately distanced. As I announced earlier, we have now had the opportunity to consult with medical professionals who know the Community, the physical limitations of the chapel, our style of worship, and the science of the virus, and who have reviewed the new guidelines. Because this is our home, and we Brothers spend over two hours each day in the chapel, unmasked, and because a number of Brothers are deemed vulnerable, we have decided to follow the advice of our medical consultants, and continue to ask you as members of the chapel congregation, to refrain from singing. We are aware that the opportunity to sing together is one of the things which people have missed the most. However, for the safety of everyone involved, and especially the Brothers, we ask that you allow the Brothers to sing on your behalf, including the service music. Now that one time use bulletins are allowed, we are printing the text of the hymns to enable you to follow along and sing in your heart. We know this will not replace the joy of singing yourself but hope that it will enhance in a small way, your experience of this morning’s Eucharist. As our friends, we also know that we can count on your support in this matter. Your friendship and presence are important to us. Please know that we are so glad you are here today.
James Koester SSJE Superior
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❖ Br. James Koester, Presider & Preacher Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist ❖ Refreshments Please join us in the guesthouse garden following the Sunday Eucharist for a time of fellowship and conversation. This is a good way to reconnect with the community and other members of the congregation after being apart for so long. Masks are optional.
Looking Ahead The Brothers will not be livestreaming our services beginning Tuesday, 26 October. We will resume livestreaming on Tuesday, 2 November with the Eucharist at 5:30 PM. In addition, there will not be a public, or livestreamed, celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday, 31 October and the chapel will be closed that morning.
Online Programs Our online programs for the fall are now listed on www.ssje.org/programs/ Please help us get the word out to new people by forwarding the link to your friends.
All Souls’ Day We will be keeping All Souls’ Day this year on Wednesday, 3 November. If you would like to add a name to the list of the departed to be remembered at our All Souls’ Day requiem, you can do that by emailing the name(s) to monastery@ssje.org and put All Souls’ Day in the subject line.
Cambridge Half Marathon On Sunday, 7 November, Memorial Drive, in front of the Monastery, will be closed to parking due to the Cambridge Half Marathon. Parking passes will be available from Br James that day for people who normally park on Memorial Drive, and who instead park in one of the local parking garages.
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The Monastery as Sanctuary We want our Monastery to be a sanctuary for our guests and for the Brothers. Please silence your electronic devices. We also ask you not to photograph, video, or record services in the Chapel, or to photograph other guests or Brothers without their express permission.