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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
San Damiano Cross, Assisi, Italy, circa 1100
Holy Eucharist
October 3, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
This service of Holy Eucharist is taken from The Book of Common Prayer (2019) of the Anglican Church in North America, from Times and Seasons
of the Church of England, and from The Hymnal 1982. The congregation stands as able at the introduction to a hymn, except during Communion.
Physical acts of worship are optional: crossing †, bowing ↓, kneeling, standing.
We enter this consecrated place with reverence, quietly preparing ourselves to meet Almighty God.
Wearing a mask is optional.
THE WORD OF GOD
PRELUDE Our Father, by whose Name (Hymn 587)
1920, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 388 O worship the King (Based on Psalm 104) Hanover
Stanza 6: O measureless Might, thy ransomed creation,
ineffable Love, with glory ablaze,
while angels delight in true adoration
to hymn thee above, resounds to thy praise.
[“ineffable” = too great to be described]
THE ACCLAMATION The Book of Common Prayer, p. 123
Celebrant: † Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP, p. 124
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.
THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW BCP, p. 124
Jesus said: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first
commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the
Prophets. (Matthew 22:37–40)
THE KYRIE BCP, p. 124
(On hearing God’s law, we pray for mercy: forgiveness for breaking the law, grace to keep it.)
↓ Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us. ↑
(Children ages 3-8 depart for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Process behind the cross
to the Parish Hall, through the right front exit. All return during the Offertory Hymn.
If your children are attending for the first time, please accompany them
and introduce yourself to the adult volunteers.)
THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS S 278/BCP, p. 125
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Proper 22 BCP, p. 620
(Week of the Sunday from October 2 to October 8)
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in continual godliness, that through your protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly
serve you in good works, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen.
THE LESSON (sitting) (ESV pew Bible, p. 2) Genesis 2:18–24
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Now out of the ground the LORD
God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And
whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to
every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man,
and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into
a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,
“This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.”
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
After the reading: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
THE PSALM 8 (sitting) Anglican Chant, William H. Harris (1883–1973)
(BCP, p. 276) (The Choir of Christ the Redeemer)
1 O LORD our Governor, how excellent is your Name in all the world; *
you have set your glory above the heavens!
2 Out of the mouth of babes and infants you have ordained strength,
because of your enemies, *
that you might still the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens, even the works of your fingers, *
the moon and the stars, which you have ordained,
4 What is man, that you are mindful of him, *
the son of man, that you visit him?
5 You made him little lower than the angels, *
to crown him with glory and honor.
6 You made him to have dominion over the works of your hands, *
and you have put all things in subjection under his feet:
7 All sheep and oxen, *
even the beasts of the field,
8 The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, *
and whatsoever walks through the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD our Governor, *
how excellent is your Name in all the world!
↓ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit; ↑
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, *
world without end. Amen.
THE EPISTLE (sitting) (ESV pew Bible, p. 1001) Hebrews 2:1–18
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels
proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great
salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders
and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere,
“What is man, that you are mindful of him,
or the son of man, that you care for him?
You made him for a little while lower than the angels;
you have crowned him with glory and honor,
putting everything in subjection under his feet.” (Psalm 8:4–6)
Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to
him. But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the
suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation
perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them
brothers, saying,
“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” (Psalm 22:22)
And again,
“I will put my trust in him.” (Isaiah 8:17)
And again,
“Behold, I and the children God has given me.” (Isaiah 8:18)
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the
one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely
it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he
might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself
has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
After the reading: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
THE ALLELUIA 536 Open your ears, O faithful people (standing) Torah Song (
(Congregation sings; cantor sings Verse on next page; congregation repeats the Refrain.)
Cantor: Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
—Psalm 85:8
THE GOSPEL (ESV pew Bible, p. 845) Mark 10:2–16
The sign of the cross may be made with the thumb on forehead, lips, and chest,
to remind us to honor Christ with our thoughts, words, and heart.)
Before the reading: ††† The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People: ↓ Glory to you, Lord Christ. ↑
(It is customary to face the Gospel Book and Reader,
which represent Christ coming among us as truth and light.)
And Pharisees came up and in order to test him [Jesus] asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did
Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” And Jesus said to them,
“Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’
(Genesis 1:27) ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ (Genesis
2:24) So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”
And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant
and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever
does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: ↓ Praise to you, Lord Christ. ↑
HYMN 587 Our Father, by whose Name Rhosymedre
THE SERMON The Rev. Dr. Bruce Foster
THE NICENE CREED (standing) BCP, p. 126
Celebrant: Let us confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, visible and invisible.
We believe in one Lord, ↓ Jesus Christ, ↑
the only-begotten 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,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and 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,
who with the Father and the Son ↓ is worshiped and glorified, ↑
who 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.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (kneeling or sitting) Times and Seasons
Deacon: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Intercessor: Gracious God, fountain of all wisdom, we pray for all Christian people; for Andrew Williams our bishop, and for all who teach
and guard the faith. May the word of Christ dwell richly in our hearts, and knit us together in the bond of your love.
Hear us.
Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for the leaders of nations, and for those in authority under them. Give them the gift of your wisdom, and a right discernment in all
things.
Hear us.
Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for the North Shore, for those who live, work, and visit here, and for all who seek the common good. Speak your word of peace in
our midst, and help us to serve one another as Christ has served us.
Hear us.
Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for those who do not believe, and for those of hesitant belief. Open their ears to hear your voice, and open their hearts to receive
you, the very Word of life.
Hear us.
Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for those bowed down with grief, fear or sickness. May Christ your living Word bring them comfort and healing.
Hear us.
Hear us, good Lord.
We give thanks for all who have died in the faith of Christ, and we rejoice with all your saints, trusting in the promise of your word fulfilled.
Amen.
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Guide the minds and hearts of our Vestry who will choose a new rector for Christ the Redeemer,
that we may receive a faithful pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for your people, equip us for ministry, and lead us in the fulfillment of
the Great Commission, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord of the Church, hear our prayer, and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen.
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN BCP, p. 129
Deacon: Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God.
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.
Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all those who sincerely repent and
with true faith turn to him, † have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE COMFORTABLE WORDS BCP, p. 130
(The Celebrant may then say one or more of the following sentences, first saying:)
Hear the Word of God to all who truly turn to him.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. (1 Timothy 1:15)
If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but
also for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:1–2)
THE PEACE (standing) BCP, p. 131
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with your spirit.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE OFFERTORY BCP, p. 131
(The opportunity to worship through giving is available online at https://ctrnorthshore.org/give/.)
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Ave verum Corpus 1605, William Byrd (1543–1623)
(The Choir of Christ the Redeemer)
Ave verum Hail true
Corpus, natum Body, born
de Maria Virgine, of the Virgin Mary,
vere passum, who truly suffered,
immolatum sacrificed
in cruce pro homine, on the cross for mankind,
cujus latus perforatum from whose pierced side
unda fluxit sanguine: flowed water and blood:
esto nobis praegustatum be for us a foretaste*
mortis in examine. in death’s trials.
O dulcis, O pie, O sweet, O holy,
O Jesu Fili Mariae, O Jesus, Son of Mary,
miserere mei. Amen. have mercy on me. Amen.
—13th century Latin hymn * [a foretaste, in the Eucharist,
of the heavenly banquet]
OFFERTORY HYMN 331 Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Grafton (
(Representatives of the people bring forward gifts of bread, wine, and money —
our offering back to God the fruit of our labor and the means by which we live.)
THE OFFERTORY PRAYER BCP, p. 131
Celebrant: All things come from you, O LORD,
People: And of your own have we given you.
(1 Chronicles 29:14)
THE SURSUM CORDA BCP, p. 132
It is right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,
The Preface of the Lord’s Day BCP, p. 152
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection
opened to us the way of everlast-ing life.
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:
THE SANCTUS S 128/BCP, p. 132
THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (kneeling or sitting) BCP, p. 132
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and when we had sinned against you and become subject to evil
and death, you, in your mercy, sent your only Son Jesus Christ into the world for our salvation. By the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary he
became flesh and dwelt among us. In obedience to your will, he stretched out his arms upon the Cross and offered himself once for all, that
by his suffering and death we might be saved. By his resurrection he broke the bonds of death, trampling Hell and Satan under his feet. As
our great high priest, he ascended to your right hand in glory, that we might come with confidence before the throne of grace.
On the night that he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples,
saying, “Take, eat; this is my Body, which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” †
Likewise, after supper, Jesus took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for 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 in remembrance
of me.” †
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
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, and we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Word and Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. † Sanctify us also, that we
may worthily receive this holy Sac-rament, and be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us and we in him. In the fullness of time, put
all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us with all your saints into the joy of your heavenly kingdom, where we shall see our Lord
face to face.
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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP, p. 134
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
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.
(Matthew 6:9–13)
THE FRACTION BCP, p. 135
THE PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS BCP, p. 135
We do not presume to come to this your table, O merciful Lord,
trusting in our own righteousness,
but in your abundant and great mercies.
We are not worthy so much as to gather up
the crumbs under your table;
but you are the same Lord
whose character is always to have mercy.
Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,
so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,
and to drink his blood,
that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body,
and our souls washed through his most precious blood,
and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
(Based on Mark 7:28 & John 6:56)
THE AGNUS DEI S 165/BCP, p. 136
THE MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION BCP, p. 136
(Facing the People, the Celebrant may say the following invitation:)
The gifts of God for the people of God. [Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with
thanksgiving.]
(or this:)
Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the
Lamb.
(John 1:29, Revelation 19:9)
All baptized Christians, including children, are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the altar rail. We kneel, if possible, as a
sign of humility and gratitude for Christ’s gift of himself to us.
Receive at the altar rail, but please return to the pews to consume the Sacrament. Please deposit used communion cups in bins at the back of the
church after the service.
Anyone not receiving the Sacrament is welcome to come forward and receive a blessing from a priest; please indicate this intention by crossing your
arms over your chest.
Those not able to come forward may notify an usher of their need to be served in the pew.Gluten-free wafers are available on request.
MUSIC AT COMMUNION
Hymn 645 The King of love my shepherd is St. Columba
A Christianization of Psalm 23
Stanza 2, “streams of living water”: the Holy Spirit, John 7:37–39, and/or the destina-
tion of the Shepherd’s flock, Revelation 7:17. (verdant: lush vegetation)
Stanza 3: The parable of the lost sheep, Luke 15:3–7
Stanza 4: The cross frees from us fear; it is the rod & staff guiding us.
Stanza 5: Eucharistic elements of table & chalice. (unction: anointing)
Stanza 6: We experience in Communion a foretaste of eternal feasting.
Hymn 593 Lord, make us servants of your peace Dickinson College
(Translation of a prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi)
THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER (kneeling or sitting) BCP, p. 137
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal Kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.PROCESSIONAL HYMN 405 All things bright and beautiful Royal Oak
Please leave hymnals in pew racks. Following the ministers,
the people process outside for the Blessing of Animals.
Please deposit used communion cups in bins at the back of the church.
Thank you for helping to keep the church clean and safe.
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful:
the Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flow’r that opens, 3 The cold wind in the winter,
each little bird that sings, the pleasant summer sun,
he made their glowing colors, the ripe fruits in the garden:
he made their tiny wings. he made them every one.
2 The purple-headed mountain, 4 He gave us eyes to see them,
the river running by, and lips that we might tell
the sunset, and the morning how great is God Almighty,
that brightens up the sky. who has made all things well.
Words: 1848, Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)
Music: Melody from The Dancing Master, 1686
THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS from A Song of Creation BCP, p. 87
(Benedicite, omnia opera Domini)
In observance of the October 4 feast of the patron saint of animals,
St. Francis of Assisi (1181 or 1182–October 3, 1226)
Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Let the Earth glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills, and all that grows upon the earth,
praise him and highly exalt him forever.
Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams,
O whales and all that move in the waters, all birds of the air, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, and all you flocks and herds,
O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord,
praise him and highly exalt him for ever.
A PRAYER FOR ANIMALS
O God, you created all living things on the face of the earth
and gave us dominion over them:
Grant that we may be faithful to this trust
in the way we treat all animals, both wild and tame.
Teach us to admire their beauty and to delight in their cunning;
to respect their strength and to wonder at their intelligence.
Grant that our use of them may be both merciful and wise.
So may we lend our voice to their praise of your goodness,
which endures for ever. Amen.
You may bring forward your pets to the priests for blessing.THE BLESSING BCP, p. 137
Response: Amen.
THE DISMISSAL BCP, p. 138
Response: Thanks be to God.
Hospitality: Please join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship, coffee,
and tea — through the doors at the right front exit.
Announcements and prayer concerns appear on the following pages.UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Today: The Blessing of Animals, at the end of the 10:00 a.m. service. We observe the October 4th Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron
saint of animals. Bring your pets to be blessed outside the Elliott Street doors.
Today, 5:00 p.m.: Choral Evensong, with incense. Experience soul rest in this time of choral Evening Prayer, the most distinctively
Anglican service. Evensong is noted for its thrilling music, and the Choir of Christ the Redeemer will sing works by Gideon Cox, Felix
Mendelssohn, T. Tertius Noble, and Hubert Parry. Deacon Scott Donis will officiate and preach a brief homily; the congregation will sing
hymns; a reception will follow. Invite family, friends, and neighbors.
Sunday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.: Hymn Festival. Join us for a service devoted to congregational hymn singing. The Choir of Christ the
Redeemer and instrumentalists will participate. A reception will follow. Invite family, friends, and neighbors.
Sunday, November 7, 5:00 p.m.: All Souls Requiem. This annual Eucharist provides a time to remember especially those who have died
in the past year. Names of family and friends will be read during the service; submit names (and pronunciation, if needed) by e-mail to
info@ctrnorthshore. The Choir of Christ the Redeemer will sing the service music. A reception will follow. Invite family, friends, and neigh-
bors, especially those who’ve lost loved ones recently.
Upcoming Hospitality Meals: October 24, November 14, and December 12.
FOLLOWING THE CROSS – CHILDREN AT CTR
by Andrea Kelly
Someone asked me in the past couple of weeks where the “atrium” was and I realized that most of us have a very particular visual of an atrium;
almost like a greenhouse with high ceilings and windows. For Catechesis the “atrium” is the space that we meet in. An “atrium” in the early
church was a space just outside the sanctuary where “catechumens” would prepare to either become members of the church or enter into Holy
Orders. Fr. Brian and I thought it was fitting that when we first began Catechesis we were in the space outside the sanctuary.
From the book “The Religious Potential of the Child”(our catechesis core book) “Children are “catechumens” not quite entering (on the thresh-
old)religious life. The place of religious life then is not instruction but creating a “space that initiates a child into the life of the church.” “Atrium”
where catechesis is held is more like an church than a traditional classroom; less a place of instruction than a holy ground where Christ is encoun-
tered in word and action.” pg 5 It is a place where the child comes to know the great realities of life as a Christian, but also and above all, a place
where the child begins to live these realities in meditation(reflection) and prayer. It is a place of work, where the work however becomes conversa-
tion with God.(pg 56)
FINANCIAL REPORT
Last Month Giving August
Giving toward Operations $68,090.84
Giving toward Restricted Funds $20,936.08
Total Giving $89,026.92Sunday, October 3 – Saturday, October 9
† With our Archbishop and the rest of the ACNA, we pray for immigrant parents and children, refugees, and government
leaders.
† With the North Shore Gospel Partnership, we pray for all orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk youth on the North
Shore, and ask that God would raise up faithful people to provide safe and loving homes and well-being for them
in tangible ways.
† We pray for those who are sick or in the hospital and those searching for employment, looking for housing, strug-
gling to pay their bills, or experiencing grief.
† We pray for strength and protection for first responders: police, military, firemen, nurses, physicians, senior care
helpers, medical technicians, and those in the food industry.
† We pray for our volunteers and that God would rise more people to assist in the work and ministry of the church.
† We pray for the ministry of Dana and Brandi Bates and the work that they are doing with the youth of Romania.
† We pray for persecuted Christians in North Africa, Turkey, Syria, Malaysia, China, North Korea, and Afghanistan.
† In the ACNA Cycle of Prayer, today we pray for the Anglican Province of Rwanda and The Most Rev. Laurent
Mbanda Archbishop and his wife, Chantal.
† All Nations Academy (Blanca Little, New Haven, CT); Geoff Little (Priest, All Nations Church - New Haven,
CT); Dr. Abraham Chan (Priest, Golden Lampstand Ministries); Gail Paige-Bowman (Priest, non-parochial);
Bruce Thayer (Priest, retired); Peter Gachathi (Priest, retired)The Rev. Dr. Ray Pendleton, Assisting Priest, Celebrant
The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Reid, Assisting Priest
Pastor Bruce Foster, Preacher
The Rev. Scott Donis, Deacon
Dan McKinley, Minister of Music/Organist & Choirmaster
The Choir of Christ the Redeemer
Vestry Members:
Cara Hanson, Senior Warden
Mark Hanchett, Junior Warden
Chaz Woodstock: Treasurer
Sarah Skinner: Clerk
Frank Candido: Member-at-Large
Dan Hemmerly-Brown: Member-at-Large
Andrew Neill: Member-at-Large
Rachel Nimon: Member-at-Large
Sarah Wellwood: Member-at-Large
Dr. Don Williamson: Member-at-Large
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