Saint James and Saint John, Apostles
T HE H OLY E UCHARIST Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude
Voluntary VIII: Grave, Allegro
Entrance Hymn
George Frideric Handel
The eternal gifts of Christ the King
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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 People
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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Entrance Hymn
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The eternal gifts of Christ the King
Hymnal 234
Hymn of Praise
“Glory to God…”
Festum Simplex – Mason Martens
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Collect of the Day Presider O gracious God, we remember before you today your servants and apostles James and John who suffered for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour out on the leaders of your Church that Spirit of self-denying service by which alone they may have true authority among your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People Amen.
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading
Jeremiah 45:1–5
The word that the prophet Jeremiah spoke to Baruch son of Neriah, when he wrote these words in a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of King Jehoiakim son of Josiah of Judah: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, O Baruch: You said, “Woe is me! The Lord has added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest.” Thus you shall say to him, “Thus says the Lord: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted—that is, the whole land. And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord; but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go.”
Gradual Psalm
Psalm 7:1–10
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Second Reading
Acts 11:27–12:3
At that time prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine over all the world; and this took place during the reign of Claudius. The disciples determined that according to their ability, each would send relief to the believers living in Judea; this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul. About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. (This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.)
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 20:20–28
The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favor of him. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” But Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Sermon Prayers of the People
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Confession and Absolution of Sin
As announced
Presider People
Most merciful God, 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.
Presider
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
People
The Peace
We greet one another, sharing the peace of Christ
The Collection of Gifts and Offerings Your financial gifts support the Brothers’ life and ministry to those at our monastery in Cambridge as well as to many others whom we reach with our publications, livestreaming services, online offferings, and in our travels on mission.
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Offertory Hymn
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Forerunners of our ancient faith
HfPP 313
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus
Festum Simplex – Mason Martens
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The Lord’s Prayer
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Hymnal S 148, alt.
Fraction Anthem
Festum Simplex – Mason Martens
Invitation Presider People
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.
Ministration of Communion
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Closing Hymn
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For thy dear saints, O Lord
Hymnal 279
Prayer after Communion Presider People
Let us pray. Eternal God, 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
Voluntary I: Largo
George Frideric Handel
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Announcements Welcome We are delighted to welcome you to the Monastery today, either in-person or online. If you are a visitor, or new to the Monastery or Community, please take a moment to introduce yourself to one of the Brothers following the Eucharist. If you are joining us online, drop us a note telling us where you are joining us from.
Chapel will Reopen on Thursday We have had a few positive COVID tests at the monastery, and following professional medical advice, the Chapel has been closed. We will reopen on Thursday, July 28.
Retreat Day The community’s next retreat day is Wednesday, July 27. We will not pray Compline on Tuesday, July 26 or Morning Prayer and Compline on Wednesday, July 27. Our retreat day in September will be Wednesday, September 7.
Upcoming Schedule Changes The community will be having discussions from Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30. On those days, the first service of the day will be the Holy Eucharist at 8:00am followed by Evensong at 6:00pm. There will be no Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, or Compline services on those days.
August Chapel Closure The community will be having our yearly retreat and away time in the month of August. The chapel will close after Evensong on Sunday, July 31 and will reopen for Evensong on Saturday, August 27. We wish everyone a blessed and fruitful August and will see you all in the Fall.
Livestreaming We livestream Evening Prayer and Compline throughout the week, as well as the Sunday and Tuesday Eucharists. If you cannot join us in person, please join us online.
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Post Sunday Eucharist Refreshments When the chapel is reopened we will offer refreshments after the Sunday Eucharist in the Guesthouse Garden.
Holy Communion We will now administer Holy Communion by both Bread and Wine. If you feel uncomfortable receiving the Wine, please remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received. For public health reasons, Diocesan policy does not allow for Intinction (dipping the Bread into the Wine). Please refrain from this practice.
Gluten Free Wafers at Holy Communion Please indicate to the Brother administering Holy Communion if that is your preference.
Monastery Guesthouse Dates of availability for self-led retreats in the guesthouse from September 2022 through July 2023 are now available online. You can view them and make a request at www.ssje.org/reservation. We look forward to welcoming you for a time of quiet, prayer, and rest. We ask that all guests be fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid and willing to follow our most current health and safety protocols.
Saturday Evening Prayer Evening Prayer (Evensong) is one of the glories of Anglicanism. The community sings Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday and at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Saturday Evening Prayer is especially beautiful. Now that the chapel is open again, why not make attending Evening Prayer on Saturday, or another evening during the week, part of your regular pattern. For more information about the Society, stays in the Guest House, or to subscribe to Brother Give Us A Word, or our occasional news update, please check our website at www.SSJE.org
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❖ Br. Todd Blackham, Presider Br. Jonathan Maury, Preacher Br. Keith Nelson, Acolyte 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.