The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
T HE H OLY E UCHARIST October 24, 2021
Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude
Toccata e Fuga (F major)
Entrance Hymn
Josef Ferdinand Norbert Seger
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2. Praise him for his grace and favor to his people in distress; praise him still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia, alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness.
Hymnal 410
3. Father-like he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows; in his hand he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia, alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows. 4. Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace.
Words: Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847), alt.
Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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SOCIETY OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST
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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
Hymnal S 280
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Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
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you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us;
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Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
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you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.
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For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
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you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,
Collect of the Day Presider Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. People Amen.
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The Word of God First Lesson Job 42:1–6, 10–17 Then Job answered the Lord: “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. ‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.’ I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Then there came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they ate bread with him in his house; they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him; and each of them gave him a piece of money and a gold ring. The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning; and he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand donkeys. He also had seven sons and three daughters. He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. In all the land there were no women so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father gave them an inheritance along with their brothers. After this Job lived one hundred and forty years, and saw his children, and his children’s children, four generations. And Job died, old and full of days.
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Psalm Psalm 34:1–8 (19–22) Second Lesson Hebrews 7:23–28 Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
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Gospel Reading Mark 10:46–52 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
The Sermon
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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 Confession and Absolution of Sin Presider Most merciful God, People we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
As announced
The Peace Offertory Hymn
Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
1. Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old was strong to heal and save; it triumphed o’er disease and death, o’er darkness and the grave. To thee they went, the blind, the deaf, the palsied, and the lame, the leper set apart and shunned, the sick with fevered frame.
Hymnal 567
3. Be thou our great deliverer still, thou Lord of life and death; restore and quicken, soothe and bless, with thine almighty breath: to hands that work and eyes that see, give wisdom’s heavenly lore, that whole and sick, and weak and strong, may praise thee evermore.
2. And lo! thy touch brought life and health, gave hearing, strength, and sight; and youth renewed and frenzy calmed owned thee, the Lord of light: and now, O Lord, be near to bless, almighty as of yore, in crowded street, by restless couch, as by Gennesaret’s shore. Words: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821–1891), alt.
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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, ye faithful, sing with gladness
1. Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness, wake your noblest, sweetest strain, with the praises of your Savior let his house resound again; him let all your music honor, and your songs exalt his reign. 2. Sing how he came forth from heaven, bowed himself to Bethlehem’s cave, stooped to wear the servant’s vesture, bore the pain, the cross, the grave, passed within the gates of darkness, thence his banished ones to save.
Hymnal 492
3. So, he tasted death for mortals, he, of humankind the head, sinless one, among the sinful, Prince of life, among the dead; thus he wrought the full redemption, and the captor captive led. 4. Now on high, yet ever with us, from his Father’s throne the Son rules and guides the world he ransomed, till the appointed work be done, till he see, renewed and perfect, all things gathered into one.
Words: John Ellerton (1826–1893), alt.
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
Praeludium (E-flat major)
Josef Ferdinand Norbert Seger
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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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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.
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.
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. The chapel will be closed that morning. We look forward to seeing you online or in person, on our return.
All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days We will be keeping All Saints’ Day on Tuesday, 2 November and All Souls’ Day 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.
Bundle Up! With the cooler weather coming we encourage you to bundle up when you come to Church on Sundays. At least for the next few weeks we will be keeping the doors and windows of the chapel open as a way to enhance the ventilation. You may want to come equipped with hats and coats to help keep yourself warm!
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❖ Br. Todd Blackham, Presider & Preacher Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist ❖
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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.