St.

Stephen’s Episcopal
Church

1 9 0 Ra ughl e y Hi l l Rd.
Ha rri ngton, De l aw are
3 0 2 -39 8 -3 71 0
www.ststephensde.org

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Holy Eucharist
October 24, 2021
nd
22 Sunday after Pentecost
 Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
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Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
Amen.

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.

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us Pray.

The Collect:

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. Amen

The Lessons:

A Reading from Job 42:1-6,10-17: LaChecha Sheppard

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 for one hundred and
forty years, and saw his children, and his children’s children,
four generations. And Job died, old and full of days. The
Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God!

Psalm 34: 1-8, (19-22): Janet Voss

1 I will bless the LORD at all times; *
his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2 I will glory in the LORD; *
let the humble hear and rejoice.
3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; *
let us exalt his Name together.
4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me *
and delivered me out of all my terror.
5 Look upon him and be radiant, *
and let not your faces be ashamed.
6 I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me *
and saved me from all my troubles.
7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him,
*
and he will deliver them.
8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; *
happy are they who trust in him!
19 [Many are the troubles of the righteous, *
but the LORD will deliver him out of them all.
 20 He will keep safe all his bones; *
not one of them shall be broken.
21 Evil shall slay the wicked, *
and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
22 The LORD ransoms the life of his servants, *
and none will be punished who trust in him.]

The Epistle-Hebrew 7:23-28: LaChecha Sheppard

The former priests were many in number, because they were
prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus 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. The Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!

Gospel Hymn Stand H 482

The Gospel- Mark 10: 46-52: The Rev. Bruce Lomas

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People: Glory to you Lord Christ
Jesus and his disciples 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 Gospel of the Lord! Praise to you Lord Christ

Sermon The Rev. Bruce Lomas

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.

Prayers of the People- Form VI: Janet Voss

The Leader and People pray responsively

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

For all people in their daily life and work;

People-For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those

who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; We pray for those
in the Military: Christopher Dawson, Justin Garey, Jaime
Grimes, Justin R. Hudson, Russell Knaub, Amber Mabrey,
Jared Farmer, and Bruce Carroll.

People-For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation;

People-For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and
oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; we pray
for the following:
Sick, and/or issues:
John Maccey Jo Pavlosky Regina Miller
Bill Shaw Lexi Miles Shirley Bowden
Bernie Folker Paula Swift Emma Fisher
Kelsea Malloy Dorothy Lomas Jimmy Green
Av a M a r i e V a n d e r L e a n

For Long Term & Restored Health:

Barbara Maugel

For Good Health in Older Years:

Gretchen Fogas Mollie Revels Mary Mills
Joan Knaub

People-For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and

the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;

People-For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the
Truth.

For [The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry our Presiding Bishop,

and The RT. Rev. Kevin S. Brown our Diocesan Bishop, and
for Bruce Lomas, Priest, Alex Emert, Sr. Warden, Vestry
Group: Patricia, Viva, Connie, Ralph & Lee and the Diocesan
Cycle of Prayer- St. Barnabas’ Church, Wilmington, The Rev.
Kenneth Katona, Rector and The Rev. George Karney, Rector
Emeritus] and for all bishops and other ministers;

People-For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Hear us, Lord;

People-For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. I ask your
thanksgiving for the:

B i r t h d ay : S hi r l e y B ow d e n
B a pt i sm : L i n d a S ul l i v a n
C o n f i rm at i o n: D i a n a M a t l a c k

Silence
The People may add their own thanksgivings

We will exalt you, O God our King;

People-And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, _________________ that they may
have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence
The People may add their own petitions

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

People-Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

Leader and People
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
Amen.

The Peace

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People- And also with you.

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The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A

The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,

faces them and sings or says

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.
Celebrant Life up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on

other occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and

Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and People

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 people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us

for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become
subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human
nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the
God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross,
and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice
for the whole world.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to
hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the
cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel
containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our

Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks
to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take,
eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in

this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,
resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the

Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new
and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully
receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,
and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints
into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior

Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept. Then may be sung or said

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times

except during Easter Season. In place of, or in addition to, the
preceding, some other suitable anthem may be used. Facing the
people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

And may add- Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then

immediately deliver it to the people.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these
words

The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in

everlasting life. [Amen.]

or with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

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.

The Blessing

Announcements

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Dismissal

Alleluia, Alleluia, Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the

power of the Spirit! Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia

Announcements

The Greater Harrington Historical Society has joined with

Wreaths Across America, a program placing wreaths on
veteran’s graves at Christmas. We have taken on the following
Cemetery’s this year: Hollywood Cemetery, Barrett’s Chapel,
Cow Marsh Cemetery, Williamsville Cemetery, Hopkins
Cemetery and Mt Olive Cemetery. We are asking for help
from the community to purchase wreaths. Individual wreaths
cost $15.00 each. We are also asking for help to place the
wreaths on graves on Saturday, December 19. It is suggested
once you place the wreath you pause for a moment to thank the
veteran in the form of a silent prayer. If you have any
questions, please feel free to ask Heather or Viva. Forms are on
the back table or you may also donate on line. All donations
are due by Nov. 30th