THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Welcome to the Monastery Chapel.
We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship.
Prelude Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Georg Philipp Telemann
[“How bright appears the Morningstar”] (1681–1757)
THE S OCIETY OF S AINT J OHN THE E VANGELIST
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Entrance Hymn How wondrous and great thy works
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Opening Acclamation
Presider The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People And also with you.
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.
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Hymn of Praise Glory to God setting: John Rutter (b. 1945)
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Collect of the Day
Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Presider Let us pray. Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.
Psalm 27:1, 5–13 Dominus illuminatio (The Book of Common Prayer, 617)
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ITURGY OF THE WORD
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First Reading Isaiah 9:1
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ow I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power.
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
The Holy Gospel Matthew 4:12–23
An Alleluia is sung before the proclamation of the Gospel
hen Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles
7 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:10–18
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the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.”
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
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The Sermon
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The Nicene Creed
Hymnal
Setting: Calvin Hampton
The Prayers of the People The Peace
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Offertory Hymn
I come with joy to meet my Lord
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THE HOLY COMMUNION
The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus Holy, holy, holy setting: John Rutter
The Lord’s Prayer The Hymnal 1982
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Fraction Anthem Jesus, Lamb of God setting: John Rutter
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Invitation to Communion
Presider God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people. People Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Post-Communion Hymn Singing songs of expectation
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Prayer After Communion
Presider Father of all, People we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home. Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us, so that we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing and Dismissal
Postlude Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Jan Bender
[“How bright appears the Morningstar”] ❖
Br. Geoffrey Tristram, Presider
Br. Sean Glenn, Preacher
Br. Jim Woodrum, Acolyte
Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist ❖
Supplementary hymns are used by permission and licensed to be reprinted for this service by OneLicense.Net: #A725463
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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.
Happy Epiphany
The Brothers wish all of you a Happy and Joyous Epiphany-tide!
Emery House
We are excited about re-opening Emery House. Last Sunday Brothers Keith, David, and Jack moved to Emery House to re-establish our life there. Please watch for an announcement about when the guest house there will re-open.
Looking Ahead
The next quarterly Away Week will be 6 -13 February. The chapel will close after Evening Prayer on Sunday, 5 February and reopen for Morning Prayer on Tuesday, 14 February. This time away gives the Brothers an opportunity to have some vacation or staycation time before Lent, visit their families, or have their own personal retreat.
Retreat Day
The community’s monthly retreat day next month is Wednesday, 15 February. We will not pray Compline on Tuesday, 14 February, or Morning Prayer or Compline on Wednesday, 15 February. Our retreat day in March will be on Wednesday, 8 March.
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Bishop Visitor
The Brothers recently elected The Right Reverend A. Robert Hirschfeld, the Bishop of New Hampshire, as our Bishop Visitor. Bishop Hirschfeld will be preaching and presiding on Shrove Tuesday, 21 February at 5:30 PM. Please join us in welcoming Bishop Rob as he takes up this ministry for the Community.
Ash Wednesday
There will be two celebrations of the Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes, on Ash Wednesday, 22 February. One will be at 8:00 AM and the other 12:30 PM. Please join us for one of those Liturgies, as we begin the season of Lent and our journey to Easter.
Livestreaming
We livestream Evening Prayer and Compline throughout the week, as well as the Sunday and Tuesday Eucharists. If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online.
Covid Safety Practices
You may find that some windows are being left open in the Chapel to enhance the ventilation. Please dress accordingly. Following the recent case of COVID in the Community, you may see some Brothers wearing masks. While masks are no longer compulsory, we fully support those who choose to wear a mask for any reason. Please also remember that since this is our home, and several Brothers, as well as members of the congregation fall into the vulnerable persons category, we require everyone who attends Chapel services to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Holy Communion
Following Diocesan guidelines, please refrain from Intinction (dipping the Bread into the Chalice). If you wish to abstain from receiving from the Chalice, remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.
Gluten Free Wafers at Holy Communion
Please indicate to the Brother administering Bread at Holy Communion if that is your preference.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer (Evensong) is one of the glories of Anglicanism. The community sings Evening Prayer at 6:00PM Wednesday through Saturday, and at 4:00PM on Sunday. Saturday and Sunday Evening Prayer are especially beautiful. Why not make attending Evening Prayer on Saturday or Sunday, or another evening during the week, part of your regular pattern. —
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.
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