T HE T WEL F TH S UNDAY AFTER P ENTECOST THE HOLY EUCHARIST August 28, 2022 Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (BWV 709) Johann Sebastian Bach Entrance Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise Next page (2) 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. T HE S OCIETY OF S AINT J OHN THE E VANGELIST 980 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 617.876.3037 www.SSJE.org
2 Entrance Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise Hymnal 423
3 Hymn of Praise Glory to God in the highest Congregational Mass by John Lee
4 Collect of the Day
Presider Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. People Amen.
The Lord lays waste the lands of the nations, and destroys them to the foundations of the earth. He removes some of them and destroys them, and erases the memory of them from the earth.
Therefore the Lord brings upon them unheard of calamities, and destroys them completely.
Gradual Psalm
The beginning of human pride is to forsake the Lord; the heart has withdrawn from its Maker.
Pride was not created for human beings, or violent anger for those born of women. Psalm 112
The Lord overthrows the thrones of rulers, and enthrones the lowly in their place.
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The Lord plucks up the roots of the nations, and plants the humble in their place.
For the beginning of pride is sin, and the one who clings to it pours out abominations.
Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you." So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"
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Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable.
"When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, `Give this person your place,' and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, `Friend, move up higher'; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Holy Gospel Luke 14:1, 7 14
He said also to the one who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
Sermon
8 The Nicene Creed Hymnal S 105
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The Collection of Gifts and Offerings
10 Prayers of the People
The Peace We greet one another, sharing the peace of Christ We are now allowing the option of offering the peace using physical contact. If you choose to do so please graciously observe the preference of those who prefer to offer the peace through a prayerful gesture without contact.
Confession and Absolution of Sin As announced 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.
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love through humble service Hymnal 610, alt.
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12 THE HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus Congregational Mass by John Lee
13 The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 148, alt.
14 Fraction Anthem Congregational Mass by John Lee Invitation Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God. People Thanks be to God. Ministration of 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.
15 Closing Hymn Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Hymnal 344
16 Prayer after Communion Presider Let us Eternalpray.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 & Dismissal Postlude Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (BWV 726) Johann Sebastian Bach
Sabbatical for Brother James
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.
Program Retreats Registration for program retreats begins September 1. You can view the offerings and make a request at www.ssje.org/programs. We look forward to offering these themed retreats again.
Welcome
After his election as Superior in May for a third term, the community granted our brother, James several weeks of sabbatical. He departed on August 24 for the UK where he will spend some time in Oxford and London, exploring places associated with the history of SSJE. He’ll also be walking two sections of the Wales Coast Path from Chester, England to Porthmadog, Wales over a period of 5 weeks. Before returning to the Monastery on October 31 he’ll spend two weeks with his family in Toronto. Please keep Brother James in your prayers during this time, as well as Brother Keith who, as Deputy Superior, will be covering for him in his absence. Student Monastic Residents 2022–23 Our cohort of student residents is moving in this week. Sam Bailey, Aidan Houston, Siana Monet, and Meghan Murphy will live alongside us for the academic year. We will formally receive them at Holy Eucharist on Sunday, September 4 when you will have a chance to meet them.
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Offerings for 2023 will be available in December.
Student Tuesdays Starting Tuesday, September 6, we will re open our weekly Tuesday evening student group. We invite local students to join us each week for the Eucharist, supper, discussion, and Compline, in any combination. Information and registration can be found at ssje.org/students.
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.
Gluten Free Wafers at Holy Communion
We are now offering refreshments after the Sunday Eucharist in the Guesthouse Garden. If you would like to volunteer to bring baked goods, a sign-up sheet in the narthex is available.
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See Brother Michael for more information if interested.
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
Tuesday, September 6 or Morning Prayer and Compline on Wednesday, September 7. Our retreat day in October will be Wednesday, October 5.
Please indicate to the Brother administering Holy Communion if that is your preference.
Post Sunday Eucharist Refreshments
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.
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.
The community’s next retreat day is Wednesday, September 7. We will not pray Compline on
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❖ Br. Curtis Almquist, Presider Br. Jonathan Maury, Preacher Br. Lucas Hall, Acolyte Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist ❖ Congregational Mass by John Lee Supplementary hymns are used by permission and licensed to be reprinted for this service by OneLicense.Net: #A-725463 THEMONASTERYASSANCTUARY 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.