821 South Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
The Services of Worship
9:00 a.m.
THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – Proper
9A
WITH PRAYERS FOR THE NATION
JULY 6, 2008
WELCOME TO
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
All baptized persons are invited to receive Holy Communion in this
church. We offer the Sacrament in the Nave, as well as at the Altar rail.
Children are welcome at all services; however, for your convenience, child care
is available. Please see an usher if you need assistance.
The Opening Hymn (click) 720 “O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light” National Anthem
The Opening
Acclamation
Blessed
be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And
blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
THE WORD OF GOD
The Collect O
God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our
neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you
with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. AMEN.
The Gospel MATTHEW 11:16-19, 25-30
The
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord
Christ.
Jesus said to the crowd, "To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, `We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, `He has a demon'; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, `Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Children’s Homily The
Rev. J. Edward Morris
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.
The Prayers of the People and
Confession
In
peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For
all in their daily life and work;
For
our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For
this community, the nation, and the world;
For
all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For
the just and proper use of your creation;
For
the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For
all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For
those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For
the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For
all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For
Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, Edwin, our
Bishop, Ned and Richard, our Priests, and for all bishops and other ministers.
For
all who serve God in his Church.
For
the special needs and concerns of this congregation. (click)
Hear us, Lord;
For
your mercy is great.
We
thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
We
will exalt you, O God our King;
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.
(click)
Lord,
let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who
put their trust in you.
We
pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
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 Absolution
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: The Peace of the Lord be always
with you.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
The Great
Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer C
The Sursum Corda
The
Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
God
of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
Glory to you for
ever and ever.
At
your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space,
galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our
island home.
By your will they
were created and have their being.
From
the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with
memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned
against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord,
for we are sinners in your sight.
Again
and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed
your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of
a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he
reconciled us.
By his wounds, we
are healed.
Sanctus and Benedictus
And
therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets,
apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked
to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
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 Prayer of Consecration and
Words of Institution
And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made
a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our
Lord.
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the
blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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.”
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you
this sacrifice of thanksgiving,
We celebrate his
death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.
Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob;
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work
in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table
for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal.
Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ,
that we may worthily serve the
world
in his name.
Risen Lord, be
known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Accept
these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and
worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer
And
now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our
Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, your 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 Fraction and Confractoria
Christ
our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast.
The 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.
The Postcommunion Prayer
Let
us pray.
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
The
peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the
knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the
blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst
you, and remain with you always. Amen.
The Dismissal
Let
us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
The
Closing Hymn (click) 717 “My
country, ‘tis of thee” America
The ALTAR
(click for designation) flowers are given to the glory of God.
Appointed
Sunday Ministries (click for schedule)
TODAY AT CALVARY: (Click for Schedule of Events)
E-MAIL:
calvarychurch@calvaryepiscopal.org
WEB:
http/www.calvaryepiscopal.org
FAX: 502-587-6012
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. Monday through
Thursday
9:00 – Noon Saturday
TELEPHONE: 502-587-6011
STAFF:
The Rector: The Rev. J. Edward
Morris (nedmorris@calvaryepiscopal.org)
Priest Associate: The Rev.
Richard H. Humke (rhh2415@insightbb.com)
Director of Music, Outreach,
and Communications: Margaret Dickinson (mldickinson@calvaryepiscopal.org)
Director of Community and
Christian Formation: Callie Hausman (calliehausman@calvaryepiscopal.org)
Bookkeeper and Administrative
Assistant: Anita House (anitahouse@calvaryepiscopal.org)
Choir Director: Melvin
Dickinson (bachcouple@aol.com)
Sexton: Leroy Malone
(donlee007@insightbb.com)
VESTRY
Senior Warden: Noel Booker
Junior Warden: Larry
Frederiksen
Secretary: Morris Belknap
Treasurer: James Barnes
Class of 2008: Noel Booker,
Carrie Crawford Frazier, Ginger Ray, Clyde Warner, David Webb
Class of 2009: Morris Belknap,
Larry Frederiksen, Tom Fulton, Michael Hensley, Marsha Webb
Class of 2010: Athanasius
Adoki, James Barnes, Molly Isaacs-McLeod, Franklin Starks, William Vail
Youth Representatives: Harvey
Fulton, John MacLean
Rector: The Rev. J. Edward
Morris