THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 10:30 AM
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Tsuru (cranes) for Solidarity, folded by members of St. Peter's in 2020, photo by Bruce Fleming THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 21, 2021 10:30 AM THIS IS CHRIST’S HOUSE. Come you who feel weak and unworthy. Come you who come often and you who have stayed away. Come you who love Jesus, and you who wish you could. Come sinners and saints, women and men, gay and straight, young and old. Come you who are lonely and long for friendship. Come you who are homeless, and you who have a place to rest your heads. Come you who are citizens of this land, and you who are not. Here you are citizens of the kingdom of God. Come join God’s people at the feast prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
WELCOME TO ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL PARISH! If you are visiting today, we want to thank you for being with us. Your presence is a gift to our community, and your prayers enhance our worship. We hope that the Kingdom of God will come near to you in this place. SOME NOTES ON WORSHIP AT ST. PETER’S: ❖ Everything you need to participate in today’s liturgy is included in this bulletin. ❖ Text written in bold in this bulletin is to be spoken by all. On February 19th, 1942, with the stroke of a pen, Executive Order 9066 authorized the removal and incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. The Order had a profound impact on St. Peter’s, founded as the Japanese Episcopal Mission in Seattle. St. Peter’s closed its doors for the remainder of the war, with the last worship service taking place on April 26th, 1942. Three years later, most members of the community returned, and began the work of rebuilding. This morning, in our prayers, hymns and readings, we commemorate this chapter of our community’s story, and renew the promise, with our words and actions, Never Again. Acknowledgement We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Duwamish people. The Duwamish people are still here, and with gratitude we pay our respects to them as they continue to honor and bring to light their ancient heritage. 1
THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY WELCOME PRELUDE “A TEAR” – YASUZUMI TOKUBI THE GREAT LITANY Cantor Holy God, Creator of heaven and earth, Holy and Mighty, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. Holy Immortal One, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy on us. Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. From all evil and wickedness; from pride, vanity, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice; and from all evil intent, From sloth, worldliness, and love of money; from hardness of heart and contempt for your word and your laws, Savior deliver us. From sins of body and mind; from deceits of the world, flesh, and the devil, Savior deliver us. From famine and disaster; from violence, murder, and dying unprepared, Savior deliver us. In all times of sorrow; in all times of joy; in the hour of our death and at the day of judgment, Savior deliver us. By the mystery of your holy incarnation; by your birth, childhood, and obedience; by your baptism, fasting, and temptation, Savior deliver us. By your ministry in word and work; by your mighty acts of power; by the preaching of your reign, Savior deliver us. By your agony and trial; by your cross and passion; by your precious death and burial, Savior deliver us. By your mighty resurrection; by your glorious ascension; and by your sending of the Holy Spirit, Savior deliver us. 2
Hear our prayers, O Christ our God. Govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth; and grant it that unity which is your will. Hear us, O Christ. Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, courage to witness to your word, and grace to bring forth the fruits of your Spirit. Hear us, O Christ. Enlighten bishops, priests, and deacons, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Greg, our Bishop, with knowledge and understanding, that by their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word. Hear us, O Christ. Bring us all who have erred and are deceived into the way of truth. Hear us, O Christ. Strengthen those who stand; comfort and help the fainthearted; raise up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet. Hear us, O Christ. Guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of peace and justice. Hear us, O Christ. Give us the will to use wisely the resources of the earth to your glory and for this and future generations. Hear us, O Christ. Comfort and liberate the lonely, the bereaved, and the oppressed. Hear us, O Christ. Keep in safety those who travel and all who are in peril. Hear us, O Christ. Heal the sick in body, mind, or spirit and provide for the homeless, the hungry, the destitute and those facing financial uncertainty. Hear us, O Christ. Guard and protect all children who are in danger. Hear us, O Christ. Shower your compassion on prisoners, hostages, and refugees, and all who are in trouble. Hear us, O Christ. Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their hearts. Hear us, O Christ. Hear us as we remember those who have died and grant us with them a share in your eternal glory. Hear us, O Christ. 3
Give us true repentance; forgive us our sins of negligence and ignorance and our deliberate sins; and grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to your word. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. People Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD THE FIRST LESSON GENESIS 9:8-17 God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God 4
THE PSALM PSALM 25:1-15 Antiphon To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Show me your ways, O LORD, * and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. Gracious and upright is the LORD; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. For your Name's sake, O LORD, * forgive my sin, for it is great. 5
Who are they who fear the LORD? * he will teach them the way that they should choose. They shall dwell in prosperity, * and their offspring shall inherit the land. The LORD is a friend to those who fear him * and will show them his covenant. My eyes are ever looking to the LORD, * for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn to me and have pity on me, * for I am left alone and in misery. Antiphon GOSPEL TRACT 6
THE HOLY GOSPEL MARK 1:9-15 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. THE SERMON THE REVEREND DEACON POLLY SHIGAKI OFFERTORY HYMN NO. 793 WLP Here, O Lord, your servants gather – TOKYO 7
READING OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9066 The President Executive Order Authorizing the Secretary of War to Prescribe Military Areas Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in Section 4, Act of April 20, 1918, 40 Stat. 533, as amended by the Act of November 30, 1940, 54 Statute 1220, and the Act of August 21, 1941, 55 Statute 655 (United States Congress Title 50, Section 104); Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War, and the Military Commanders whom he may from time to time designate, whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary, in the judgment of the Secretary of War or the said Military Commander, and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order. The designation of military areas in any region or locality shall supersede designations of prohibited and restricted areas by the Attorney General under the Proclamations of December 7 and 8, 1941, and shall supersede the responsibility and authority of the Attorney General under the said Proclamations in respect of such prohibited and restricted areas. I hereby further authorize and direct the Secretary of War and the said Military Commanders to take such other steps as he or the appropriate Military Commander may deem advisable to enforce compliance with the restrictions applicable to each Military area here in above authorized to be designated, including the use of Federal troops and other Federal Agencies, with authority to accept assistance of state and local agencies. I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services. This order shall not be construed as modifying or limiting in any way the authority heretofore granted under Executive Order No. 8972, dated December 12, 1941, nor shall it be construed as limiting or modifying the duty and responsibility of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with respect to the investigation of alleged acts of sabotage or the duty and responsibility of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice under the Proclamations of December 7 and 8, 8
1941, prescribing regulations for the conduct and control of alien enemies, except as such duty and responsibility is superseded by the designation of military areas here under. Franklin D. Roosevelt The White House, February 19th, 1942. LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE As Christians, one of the things we do is to remember. Every time we gather, even virtually, we remember how God acted in the lives of our ancestors in faith. In the prayers we say, the hymns we sing, and the readings from Scripture we hear, we remember. For us as people of faith, remembering is about more than learning a history lesson. Remembering is also about the present, and the future. As we recall each Holy Week, when we remember the events of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and as we recall every time we celebrate the Eucharist, remembering what happened in the past shapes who we are, and who we will become. Today, we remember a particular event that had a profound and lasting impact on our beloved community, the issuing of Executive Order 9066, which President Roosevelt signed 79 years ago this week, on February 19, 1942. This morning, we remember not only the stroke of this pen, but more profoundly, the witness of the St. Peter’s community during this chapter of our nation’s story, a witness that inspires and challenges us, both as Christians and as citizens. And so we pray: People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their perseverance: They persisted on toward a future they could not see or imagine. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their resilience: When knocked down, they stood up; when struck on the face, they turned the other cheek. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their valor: They pressed on, boldly seeking love’s demands. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. 9
We remember their honor: Honor no shame could tarnish, for they were created in the image of God. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their grateful hearts: At all times and in all places, they never ceased to give thanks. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their humility: In quiet confidence, they trusted that God’s will for them would be fulfilled. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their faith: In bondage and desert lands, they clung to the promises of God. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their hope: Hope that went before them like a pillar of fire in the wilderness. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. We remember their love: They kindled the fire of love in their hearts when the world around them had grown cold. People Teach us to remember. **** Teach us to listen. Save us from forgetting. Celebrant O God, we thank you for the witness of our ancestors in faith. Kindle, we pray, in each of us, your gifts of perseverance, resilience, valor, honor, gratefulness, humility, faith, hope and love. As we seek to build of the realm of God, may the memories we honor this day come to live in our hearts, and the light that is before us shine brightly in our lives. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, in the power of his Spirit. Amen. THE PEACE 10
THE LITURGY OF THE TABLE OFFERTORY MUSIC Please make your pledge online at https://www.stpeterseattle.org/donate. Thank you for your generosity. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you. 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: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 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. 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: 11
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 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 Mary, the mother of God, Peter and Clement our patrons, and 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 for ever. AMEN. As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, THE LORD’S PRAYER The consecrated Bread is broken. A period of silence is kept. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION COMMUNION 12
POST COMMUNION PRAYER 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE THE DISMISSAL Deacon Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE “SOUVENIR”- SHIN-ITCHIRO YOKOYAMA MINISTERS IN THE LITURGY Celebrant The Reverend Edmund Harris Deacon The Rev. Deacon Polly Shigaki Lectors Bonnie Colpitts, Kyle Kumasaks, Hana Cooper, Jad Baaklini, Bruce Fleming, Martin Powell, Karyn Kubo Fleming Organist Niki Basile Videographer Lauren Kastanas Thank you to Bruce Fleming for the photos used in today’s worship. 13
Parish Announcements – February 21, 2021 Installation of New Vestry Members and Wardens next Sunday – Join us at Coffee Hour next Sunday, February 28, as we install our new Vestry members and wardens. Takes place on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. Lenten Gratitude Challenge: Will You Join Me? For many Christians, it is traditional to fast or set a special intention for Lent as a sign of penitence and in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. If this is your practice, I commend you! At the same time, in many ways, the past twelve months since Covid started have felt like a perpetual Lent—a time of fasting imposed on all of us, with so many of the things that we take for granted being taken away from us. As we make our way through Lent this year in the midst of this challenging time, I wanted to invite you to join me in trying something a little different for Lent: focusing on gratitude, especially for the people in our lives. I’m calling it the “Lenten Gratitude Challenge,” and the idea is simple: starting on Ash Wednesday, and for every day of Lent, you’re invited to reach out to someone in your life to express your gratitude for them. This could be via a hand-written letter, an email, text, or phone call—whatever mode of communication feels right for you. It doesn’t need to be a long letter, although it can be. The idea is to leaven our church community, families, workplaces and lives with thanksgiving for what is good. In a time when it’s easy to focus our attention on what has been taken away from us because of the pandemic, gratitude has the wonderful ability to help us refocus our attention on the gifts and blessings in our lives—right in the midst of the challenges. Will you join me this Lent in giving thanks? —Father Edmund *Image by Maria Laughlin 14
Rector’s Sabbatical Update Dear friends, As many of you know, I am scheduled to go on sabbatical this year. The dates of my time away will be April 4 (Easter Sunday) until August 7. Sadly, I didn’t receive the Lilly sabbatical grant for which we applied to go on pilgrimage to Japan, the UK and Italy, and also fund pilgrimage-related activities for St. Peter’s during my absence. With all of the uncertainties due to COVID, planning for international travel is not possible. At the same time, even though we won’t be able to travel, I will continue with the sabbatical this year. My spouse Michael will have a sabbatical from teaching at Seattle University at the same time, and we look forward to spending this time together with our son Ben. During my time away, worship will remain virtual. Members of the congregation will share in leading Morning Prayer on Sundays. I’ve invited a diverse group of people (lay and ordained) from all over the country and world to preach on the Sundays when I’m away. The Rev. Edie Weller, a longtime friend of St. Peter’s, will be available for emergency pastoral care during this time, and other pastoral care will be coordinated by Deacon Polly Shigaki. I will share more with you as the sabbatical approaches. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns in the meantime. With care, —Father Edmund Change to Parish Office Hours Parish office hours are currently by appointment only; please contact Niki at welcome@stpeterseattle.org or 206.323.5250 if you’d like to make an appointment or need any assistance from the office. Worship Opportunities Sunday Morning Worship – Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on our parish Facebook page or YouTube channel. Coffee Hour will take place afterwards on Zoom. Compline (Night Prayer) – Compline is the last monastic prayer office of the day, and a wonderful way to take stock of the previous week and look forward to the new one. Join us for this brief (15-minute) liturgy of prayers, scripture readings and silence. Sundays at 9 p.m. on Facebook live starting September 6. Monday Noonday Prayer – Noonday Prayer followed by a Bible Study. Mondays at Noon on Zoom. 15
Christian Formation NOTE: All Christian formation will take place virtually until otherwise noted. Monday Bible Study – Join Father Edmund for a Bible study on Zoom of one the following Sunday’s Scripture readings. Begins with Noonday Prayer at Noon. Please RSVP at welcome@stpeterseattle.org Children’s Formation Godly Play - Although we still can’t be together physically at church this fall, our Godly Play program continues virtually. We hope children and families will take part. Godly Play is a Montessori-based program that enables children to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience though wonder and play. It will be offered twice a month virtually. Next dates: February 21 Godly Play stories will be pre-recorded and the videos will be posted on St. Peter’s Facebook page. However, if you do not have access to Facebook, you may contact Christine at CmBingham4@yahoo.com and she will send you a bi-weekly email with a link to the video along with any other information you might need. Get Your Very Own St. Peter’s Facemask Get your very own facemask with St. Peter’s parish logo on it! The cost is $10, which includes mailing to your home. To order, please email welcome@stpeterseattle.org, then mail a check to church payable to St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish with “facemasks” in the memo. Supplies are limited, so please email before sending a check so that we can confirm we have a facemask for you. Thanks to Lisa Maples, daughter of Keith and Marge Wasser, for designing and printing the masks. Subscribe to Our New YouTube Page! – St. Peter’s has a new YouTube page! Please subscribe to it, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. The sooner we can reach 100 subscribers, the more YouTube privileges we will receive. Thank you for helping us out! You can find it by searching for “Saint Peter’s Episcopal Parish” on YouTube, or by going directly to it here. Financial Assistance – Thanks to several generous gifts by St. Peter’s community members, financial help is available on a one-time basis for members of our community who may need it during this time. For more information, please contact Father Edmund by email or (206) 323- 5250. Sermons – Copies of sermons from last week can be found online. Prayer List – To add a name to the prayer list at St. Peter’s, please call the parish office or email Father Edmund. Prayers remain on the list for one month unless oterwise noted. 16
Have you moved, changed phone numbers or email recently? Please let the church office know your new contact information, so we can keep our records up to date. Call 206.323.5250, email welcome@stpeterseattle.org. St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish Ministers The People of St. Peter’s Staff Minister of Music Niki Basile Director of Communications Sara Bates Minister for Children Christine Bingham Building Maintenance Technician Jacob Dwyer Rector The Reverend Edmund Harris Deacon The Rev. Deacon Polly Shigaki Custodian Mari Yoda Vestry (Parish Council) Pauline Mutumwinka (Senior Warden), Kyle Kumasaka (Junior Warden), Caroline Phan (Clerk), Tsuneko Nakatani (Finance Chair), Kate Blyth, Sophia Hoffacker, Kevin Hollinz, Bob James Parish Office Hours: By appointment. Please call 206.323.5250 or email welcome@stpeterseattle.org Rector’s Days Off: Friday and Saturday For general pastoral care matters - please call the Parish Office. In case of a pastoral emergency - such as a hospitalization or death, you may phone our priest, the Reverend Edmund Harris directly at (401) 924-2908. 1610 S. King St. Seattle, WA 98144|www.stpeterseattle.org|206-323-5250|welcome@stpeterseattle.org 17
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