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10:00 a.m. The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
February 14, 2021
The Word of God
Prelude
Elegy William Grant Still (1895-1978)
Opening Acclamation
Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
Glory to God for ever and ever.
Gloria
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.
1The Collect Of The Day
God be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the
holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance,
may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to
glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Reading 2: Kings 2:1-12
A Reading from the Second Book of the Kings.
When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and
Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for
the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as
you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. The company
of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know
that today the Lord will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I
know; keep silent.”
Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.” But he
said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they
came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha,
and said to him, “Do you know that today the Lordwill take your master away
from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”
Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.” But he
said, “As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two
of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at
some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah
took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the
one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you,
before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of
your spirit.” He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I
am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.” As they
2continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the
two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching
and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when
he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two
pieces.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm Psalm 50:1-6
1 The Lord, the God of / gods, ' has / spoken; *
he has called the earth from the rising of the / sun ' to its / setting.
2 Out of Zion, perfect /in ' its / beauty, *
God reveals him-/self ' in / glory.
3 Our God will come and will / not ' keep / silence; *
before him there is a consuming flame,
and round about him a / rag'ing / storm.
4 He calls the heavens and the earth / from ' a-/bove *
to witness the judgment / of ' his / people.
5 "Gather before me my / loy'al / followers, *
those who have made a covenant with me
and / sealed it ' with / sacrifice."
6 Let the heavens declare the rightness / of ' his / cause; *
for God him-/self ' is / judge.
3Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the
god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from
seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For
we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as
your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of
darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the
glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn Hymnal, #135
4The Holy Gospel Mark 9:2-9
The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain
apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes
became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there
appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said
to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for
you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they
were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a
voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked
around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about
what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
The Gospel of our Savior.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
5Reflection The Rev. David Erickson
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,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
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.
6Prayers of the People
With a new light that shines in our hearts, let us pray.
We pray for us, your faithful people, and those who lead us, that we may walk in your
way of love and manifest your love to the world. Shine your light on your Church,
And fill us with your glory.
We pray for all the nations of the world, that those in authority will work toward peace
and equity for all their people. We pray especially for these global concerns (N.) Shine
your light on the nations
And fill us with your glory.
We pray for our nation and the community in which we live, that we be agents of
healing and ever vigilant to threats to the integrity of our democracy. Shine your light
on this nation.
And fill us with your glory.
We pray for those who are suffering in ways that are known or hidden to us. We pray
for those who struggle mightily in this life and those whose light is dimming. For those
who are ill and those who care for them. For those who are born today and for those
who will die. We pray especially for parishioners, family and friends (N.) Shine your
light into the seasons and passages of our lives
And fill us with your glory.
We pray for those who have been called into larger life with you, especially (N.). Shine
your perpetual light upon them
And fill us with your glory.
We pray for people everywhere, that their lives may be full, that their families may be
secure, that their hearts be filled with your peace. We give thanks for your radiance
into our own lives, especially (N.) Shine your light on all your children
And fill us with your glory.
Holy God, lead us forward on our own journeys: guide us by your teaching and fill us
with your compassion. We offer our prayers and our hopes with gratitude for your
love and presence among us, through the power of God made manifest. Amen.
7The Lord’s Prayer
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
8Hymn Hymnal, #129
Greeting And Announcements
General Thanksgiving
Almighty God, source of all mercies, we give you our thanks for all your goodness and
loving kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation,
preservation and all the blessings of this life; and above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ as we anxiously await his
coming. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly
thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives,
9by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and
righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the
Holy Spirit be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
Blessing
Dismissal
Let us go forth in the name of Christ shining light into the world.
Thanks be to God.
Prelude
Paean Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)
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10Announcements at St. Mary the Virgin
Welcome Visitors And Guests February 14, 2021
Thank you for worshipping with us. The community of St. Mary’s is gathering online in many
days and ways throughout the week while we are sheltering-in-place. Strengthening our
community and serving our neighbors is more important than ever in these challenging times.
To learn more about the variety of our offerings, please email office@smvsf.org and we will
stay in touch with you!
Please enjoy our online offerings from children, youth, and adults.
We look forward to traveling this journey of faith with you
9 A.M. FAMILY SERVICE ON ZOOM register by 2:00pm on Friday for that
St. Mary’s warmly welcomes you to our Sunday’s service.
weekly virtual family worship service at 9
a.m. The service will be led by a layperson and,
in keeping with prevailing health
Please join using the link found in guidelines, there is no singing/chanting and
Highlights or email The Rev. Marguerite no group recitations of any part of the
Judson at marguerite@smvsf.org, or Ashley service. This is not a Eucharist service.
Ryan at ashley@smvsf.org for access. Participants have greatly appreciated the
opportunity to pray and reflect on scripture
We have a new songbook for the 9:00 zoom together. We hope you will consider, if you
service. If you find it helpful, please print are comfortable, joining one of these
the booklet so that you can join us in song groups in worship.
during our worship.
Safety precautions will need to be
THE RETURN OF OUTDOOR WORSHIP maintained, which currently includes:
GATHERINGS OF 20 social distancing, masks, no-
St. Mary’s is delighted to revive our small touch/electronic bulletins (that will be
group Morning Prayer services at 10:15 on posted on our website) and group leaders
Sundays, starting on February 7th. In will keep attendance records of those who
recognition of Improved public health attend. For those meeting on campus,
indicators, groups of up to 20 people will please note that the sanctuary, restrooms
gather for worship in St. Mary’s Outer and offices remain closed.
Courtyard, and in the Presidio.
Cancellations: In case of rain, or If the air
Registration for each service is essential quality in your location exceeds 100 Air
and can be made on our in-person worship Quality Index (AQI), services will be
service registration website HERE. Please cancelled. We will inform registered
participants via email one hour before the
11event to let them know the event must be invited to have ashes, dirt or dust available
cancelled. to participate in an at-home imposition of
ashes.
Our virtual gatherings for the Family
Service, Morning Prayer and Coffee Hour 2:00-2:30 p.m. Sprinkling of Ashes. Those
will also continue on Sundays! who wish to observe the ancient Ash
Wednesday tradition of the sprinkling of
WALKING TOGETHER THROUGH COVID ashes that predates the familiar imposition
(MON., FEB. 15, 7 P.M.) of ashes on the forehead are invited to St.
Join in prayers and conversations about Mary’s courtyard anytime between 2:00
living our faith and finding healing in the and 2:30 p.m. for this sacred ritual. In
Pandemic. This one hour Zoom meeting on addition to the sprinkling of ashes, the rite
Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. combines an will include brief prayers, chanting and
interactive Evening Prayer with an seasonal laments. Masks are required.
opportunity to reflect on our journeys Prevailing safety and health protocols will
through the changing terrain of the be observed.
pandemic.
Ash Wednesday at Home. For those who
The link to the gathering is HERE and will prefer at-home worship, a brief ritual for
be hosted by The Rev. Marguerite Judson observance of Ash Wednesday may be
and The Rev. Tim Smith. found HERE.
Please take advantage of one (or more) of
Click HERE to access the bulletin for this
these options as we begin the season of
service.
preparation in anticipation of the great joy
of Easter.
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
LENTEN OFFERINGS 2021
Ash Wednesday, February 17, marks the
beginning of the Lenten season this year. This is the time of year when we are invited
There are several worship options as we to deepen our walk of faith. For many of
embark on this time of reflection and us, that means adding a practice which
preparation turning our attention to the brings us closer to the Holy One. Here are
creative power of God’s ability to heal the some options to consider for this year.
brokenness in our lives.
Daily Lenten Reading - On Your
12:10 p.m. Ash Wednesday Virtual Service. Schedule!
Live streamed service via Zoom, Facebook We invite you to get a copy of “Ashes and
and St. Mary’s website. The service will be the Phoenix” by Len Freeman. Its brief
available throughout the day via Facebook daily reflections by a variety of authors
or St. Mary’s YouTube page. You are expand on the prayers from the Book of
12Common Prayer and daily Scripture and open to everyone. Join us HERE to
readings for Lent. The beautifully savor the gifts of God during Lent by
illustrated book is designed with space for exploring Biblical stories, enjoying periods
you to respond. of silence for personal reflection, and
sharing a simple closing prayer service. The
And, as we did in Advent, beginning on meeting will be led by The Rev. Marguerite
Ash Wednesday (Feb. 17), there will be Judson.
brief videos of reflection each day posted to
St. Mary’s YouTube channel created by GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19
different members of the congregation. If you are eligible (see below for criteria),
HERE is the link to the videos. Fit the sign up for an appointment to get a
readings and the videos into your schedule. COVID-19 vaccine. Please keep in mind
Get the hardcopy now for $5.00, or that the supply of vaccine remains limited.
download for Kindle, Nook or on iTunes.
Eligibility
God With Us in the Wilderness is the San Francisco is vaccinating:
focus of our Lenten series on four • Frontline healthcare workers
Wednesdays of Lent. Our Zoom meetings • 65 years and older
from 7:00-8:00 pm will be led by members
of St. Mary’s. Mark your calendars and join Supply remains limited
us HERE to learn and share together: Even if you are eligible, there may not be a
• Feb. 24th, Encountering God in the dose available right now. Keep checking
Wilderness for available appointments.
• Mar. 3rd, Help in the Pandemic
Wilderness What to do
• Mar. 10th, When We are the The City is partnering with healthcare
Wilderness providers to establish high volume vaccine
• Mar. 17th, Waking through the sites. Supply is limited, and you may not be
Wilderness of Grief and Loss able to book an appointment, even if you
are eligible.
Lenten Quiet Day –
Sat. March 20th, 12:45 - 3:00pm For more information regarding getting
vaccinated please click HERE.
Pause for refreshment as we ponder God’s
Grace in the Wilderness. Gather with
others for an afternoon of peaceful
reflection and time for practicing the
presence of God. This gathering on Zoom is
sponsored by The Daughters of the King
13ST. MARY MAGDALENE SCHOLARSHIP ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
2021-2022 VIRTUAL WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK
The St. Mary Magdalene Scholarship Fund (WEDNESDAYS, AND SUNDAYS)
was created by a generous bequest of a To see the full extent of our weekly
long-time parishioner of St. Mary the opportunities, check out the schedule listed
Virgin. This gift funds college scholarships on our website!
for young women from the parish.
Scholarships will be available to young YOUTH GROUP UPDATE
women attending college for the 2021-2022 2/14: Come to Zoom Youth Group this
school year. More information and 2 Sunday from 5-6 and bake your favorite
application forms are available on the St. cookie, cupcake, tart or pie (out just eat the
Mary's website HERE. One form is for new cookie dough!). Show off your baking skills
applicants and there is a different form for in this online Valentine's Bakeoff.
previous applicants who received
scholarships last year. Applications will be 2/21: The Youth Group will be joining
due March 1, 2021. If you have any youth from around the diocese for a 30
questions, please contact Ruth Tatum at minute quiet reflection on Zoom, followed
ruth.tatum@gmail.com. by an SMV Youth After-Party. Contact
Mike for the diocesan Zoom address, and
HOPE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT: join in the fun!
ST. MARY’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2021
Even in the midst of these unprecedented Follow this link to join the fun!
times, The Holy Spirit is present sustaining
us and inspiring us to be witnesses of
Christ’s hope for the world. Now, St.
Mary’s needs your partnership in
continuing to be an Instrument of God’s
grace in the world. We humbly ask that
you prayerfully consider making a
meaningful pledge towards the 2021
annual campaign. Pledge packets were
recently mailed out. If you did not receive
one, or if you have any questions about
pledging, please contact Rev. David at
david@smvsf.org. Pledge cards may be
returned to the church via the mail or you
may make a pledge at
https://smvsf.org/donation.
14We Pray For…
PARISHIONERS, RELATIVES and RECENTLY DECEASED
FRIENDS Nigel Renton
Susan Sims Brenda Flores Aranda
David Ostrander Jean Justice McNeil
Sandy Stadtfeld Lindley Dodson
Vicki Akin Luis Alberto Zuluaga Henao
John Hati Parkinson
The Spaht Family Johnathan Sellers
Patty Williams Douglas Kramlich
David Florence Hauser
Annette Buckmaster Edwin E. Hahn
Yesenia
Donna K. Stadtfeld GLOBAL CONCERNS
Theresa Kozlosky For the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas
and the people of India devastated by the
CONTINUING PRAYERS Uttarakhand floods.
Prayers are offered for ongoing concerns during
the Wed. 12:10 service. For people of color who suffer from
André Diedrichs pervasive and persistent racial disparities
June in health coverage and medical care.
Pat Okimoto
Dorris Howard THANKSGIVINGS
Kevin Teeney For the life of the first Black American
The Community at the Heritage priest and abolitionist, Absalom Jones,
The Community of St. Francis whose Feast Day we celebrate this
San Francisco Night Ministry weekend.
Jane
For St. Mary’s candle distributors and
Pete
coordination team for sharing the Light of
Quinn Charles Fay
Christ with our faith community.
Erich
Tim Eland
Forester Davis
Phyllis Shepherd
Simon
15The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Tel. (415) 921-3665 2325 Union Street, San Francisco, California www.smvsf.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vestry
Arthur Perkins, Senior Warden
Will Long, Junior Warden
Ava Eichler, Gloria Galindo, Lauren MacDonald, Matt Spitzer
John Adair, Nancy Clothier, Stephen Gamboa,
Cynthia Harper, Rebecca Peacock, Sheila Santangelo
email: vestry @smvsf.org
St. Mary’s Staff Directory
All phone extensions are for 415.921.3665
The Rev. David L. Erickson Michael Stafford
Rector david@smvsf.org x306 Youth Minister
The Rev. Marguerite Judson mike@smvsf.org, 415.794.4928
Associate Rector marguerite@smvsf.org x314 Ashley Ryan
The Rev. Nancy Bryan, Parish Administrator
Deacon nhbsf@me.com x364 ashley@smvsf.org x 302
The Rev. Tim Smith Jackie Schroeder
Deacon tim@smvsf.org x352 Nursery Care Coordinator
Natalie Hala jackie@smvsf.org, 415.577.0144
Parish Verger & Liturgist Vicki Turk
natalie@smvsf.org x300 Accountant finance@smvsf.org x316
Eric Choate Manny Gabiana
Director of Music Associate Administrator
eric@smvsf.org x310 manny@smvsf.org x353
Marla Perkins
Music Associate
marla@smvsf.org x310
Nancy Clark
Sunday School Director
nancyclark1628@gmail.com
415.387.7741
Nancy Svendsen
Events Coordinator
nancys@smvsf.org, 415.205.6787
16LITURGICAL STAFF
The Rev. David Erickson Eric Choate The Rev. Nancy Bryan
Rector Director of Music Deacon
The Rev. Marguerite Judson Marla Perkins The Rev. Tim Smith
Associate Rector Music Associate Deacon
Natalie Hala
Verger & Liturgist
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