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Sunday
January 31, 2021
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
9 am Episcopal Service of the Word
You are welcome at
St. George’s Church:
Regardless of race,
nationality,
sexual orientation,
gender expression,
or tradition.January 31, 2021 The mission of the Church is to
restore all people to unity with God
and each other in Christ.
- Book of Common Prayer, pg. 855
Welcome to St. George’s! Giving
Whether you are worshiping online or Praise God from whom all blessings
in person, we are glad you are here. flow. Your generous gifts help fund our
ministries and serve the community.
Connect with Us Thank you. You can make a one-time
During this time of staying apart, we or recurring gift electronically or text to
are finding new ways to connect. If give (send a text message with the dol-
you’d like to find out more about St. lar amount [e.g. $50] to: 540.701.4133).
George’s, please fill out an online You can also mail a check to the church
Newcomer Card on our website at: office. For assistance, contact Business
bit.ly/stgnewcomer. Manager Ben Hicks.
To stay up-to-date on the latest news Estimate of Giving for 2021
and events, sign up for our weekly We encourage every one of our 550+
e-newsletter, The St. Georgian: church households to make a generous
bit.ly/stgenews. estimate as a practice of faith in grati-
tude to God for many blessings and in
Request Prayer support of God’s work at St. George’s.
We share in each other’s joys and con- These estimates also help St. George’s
cerns. Send us your prayer requests at: plan a budget for the coming year. It is
bit.ly/stgprayer. not too late.
Thank you to our anonymous donor
and to everyone who has made a new
estimate of giving for 2021 or increased
their estimate in response to the $25,000
match challenge. We have met the
match! Thanks be to God for such gen-
erosity, a reflection of God’s abundant
grace.
Pray about where God would have you
be in your giving and let us know. You
can complete and Estimate of Giving on-
line here. To increase one you've already
submitted, please contact our business
manager, Ben Hicks.Formation “Make me to know your ways,
O Lord; teach me your paths.”
for All Ages Psalm 25:4
Learning and Growing in Christ Worship Schedule:
No matter where you are on your Sundays:
faith journey, there’s a place for you 9 am: This livestream service features
here. liturgies from the Book of Common
Prayer and Enriching Our Worship. It
We offer a number of faith formation premieres on YouTube Live at 9 am
opportunities for all ages. You are and is posted on Facebook after the
invited to visit or join at any time. service ends.
10 am: Rev. Areeta and St. Georgian
Shane Riordan lead a discussion on
Creation Care.
www.zoom.us/join or call
929.205.6099
Webinar ID: 392 738 239
Password: 107758
Note there is no virtual coffee hour
this week due to the annual meeting.
8 pm: Sung Compline on Facebook
Live via our Compline Facebook page.
Wednesdays:
12 pm: Noon Prayer on Facebook Live
Children Formation Videos:
http://bit.ly/stgchildrenvideos
For Youth Ministry offerings, please
contact Hecti Musa
(hecti.musa@stgeorgesepiscopal.net).
What Are You Looking For?
We’d love to get to know you and to
hear your story. Contact the church
office (office@stgeorgesepiscopal.net).The Fourth Sunday from the red Book of Common Prayer
(BCP), and Enriching Our Worship, sup-
after the Epiphany plemental liturgical materials approved
January 31, 2021 by the Episcopal Church.
During the prelude, we invite you to prepare for worship by observing silence or
taking time for private prayer.
Greeting and Welcome
Prelude
Hymn 371: “Thou whose almighty word” Moscow
1 Thou, whose almighty word 3 Spirit of truth and love,
chaos and darkness heard, life-giving holy Dove,
and took their flight; speed forth thy flight!
hear us, we humbly pray, Move on the waters' face
and, where the Gospel day bearing the gifts of grace,
sheds not its glorious ray, and, in earth's darkest place,
let there be light! let there be light!
2 Thou who didst come to bring 4 Holy and blessèd Three,
on thy redeeming wing glorious Trinity,
healing and sight, wisdom, love, might;
health to the sick in mind, boundless as ocean's tide,
sight to the in-ly blind, rolling in fullest pride,
now to all humankind, through the world far and wide,
let there be light! let there be light!
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant: Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
People: Glory to God, for ever and ever.
Celebrant: Jesus said, “The first commandment is this: Hear, O Israel: The Lord
your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all
your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love
your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:29-31The Confession Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. All: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in our- selves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. Celebrant: 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. Song of Praise: 122 (St. 1): “Alleluia, song of gladness” Urbs Beata Jerusalem Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die; alleluia is the anthem ever raised by choirs on high; in the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally. The Word of God Celebrant: God be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. The Celebrant says the Collect (Prayer) of the Day BCP 215 Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Deuteronomy 18:15 - 20 Common English Bible translation (CEB) The Lord your God will raise up a prophet like me from your community, from your fellow Israelites. He’s the one you must listen to. That’s exactly what you requested from the Lord your God at Horeb, on the day of the assembly, when you said, “I can’t listen to the Lord my God’s voice anymore or look at this great fire any longer. I don’t want to die!” The Lord said to me: What they’ve said is right. I’ll raise up a prophet for them from among their fellow Israelites—one just like you. I’ll put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. I myself will hold accountable anyone who doesn’t listen to my words, which that prophet will speak in my name. However, any prophet who arrogantly speaks a word in my name that I haven’t commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods—that prophet must die. Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. People: Thanks be to God. Gospel Alleluia: “Arise, shine, for your light has come” Arise shine Refrain only, Sung twice Arise, shine, for your light has come, his glory is upon you. The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark 1:21 - 28 People: Glory to you, O Christ. Common English Bible translation (CEB) Jesus and his followers went into Capernaum. Immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and started teaching. The people were amazed by his teaching, for he was teaching them with authority, not like the legal experts. Suddenly, there in the synagogue, a person with an evil spirit screamed, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the holy one from God.” “Silence!” Jesus said, speaking harshly to the demon. “Come out of him!” The unclean spirit shook him and screamed, then it came out. Everyone was shaken and questioned among them- selves, “What’s this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands unclean spirits and they obey him!” Right away the news about him spread throughout the entire region of Galilee. Deacon or Priest: The Gospel of our Savior. People: Praise to you, O Christ. The Homily The Rev. Will Dickinson
The Nicene Creed BCP 358 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 Proph- ets. 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 IV BCP 388 Leader: Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Silence Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. Leader: We offer our prayers of thanksgiving and concern for ourselves and oth- ers, aloud or in the quiet room of our hearts. The leader pauses for 10 seconds as prayers are offered. Leader: God, in your mercy People: Hear our prayer. The Celebrant concludes: O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. The Peace Celebrant: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you. All are now invited to exchange a sign of peace with a wave or bow. Announcements Praise God from whom all blessings flow. We invite you to share your gifts in support of our ministry within and beyond our congregation. You may place your gift in the offering plate. You can also give online (bit.ly/stggive) or text to give (send a text message with the dollar amount [e.g. $50] to: 540.701.4133). Hymn 448: “O love, how deep, how broad, how high” Deus Tuorum Militum 1 O love, how deep, how broad, how high, 4 For us to wicked hands betrayed, how passing thought and fantasy, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, that God, the Son of God, should take he bore the shameful cross and death; our mortal form for mortals' sake! for us gave up his dying breath. 2 For us baptized, for us he bore 5 For us he rose from death again; his holy fast and hungered sore; for us he went on high to reign; for us temptations sharp he knew; for us he sent his Spirit here for us the tempter overthrew. to guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. 3 For us he prayed; for us he taught; 6 All glory to our Lord and God for us his daily works he wrought: for love so deep, so high, so broad; by words and signs and actions, thus the Trinity whom we adore still seeking not himself, but us. forever and forevermore.
Celebrant: Let us now join in the prayer that Jesus taught us. 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. Prayer for the Power of the Spirit Among the People of God God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, wor- ship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you, always. Amen. The Dismissal The congregation responds Thanks be to God! Postlude
Announcements For details on these events
and more visit
stgeorgesepiscopal.net
Episco 101 Lenten Weekend - February 27 - 28
This course is designed for adults who The Power of Storytelling via Zoom
are new to St. George’s or the Episco- Explore the power of storytelling to
pal church and for those interested heal, unpack our identities, nurture
in baptism, confirmation, or being our faith and so much more with
received into the church from another Brothers Luke Ditewig and Lucas Hall
denomination. Everyone is welcome! of the Society of St. John the Evange-
We will meet online every Sunday in list (SSJE). We will have the opportu-
Lent, beginning Feb 21. Contact Jan nity to imaginatively immerse our-
Meredith to register. selves in the stories of scripture, in the
story of this monastic order, our story
New Mailing Address as a community celebrating its
We have gotten a post office box to 300th anniversary, and our individ-
help with receiving mail during the ual stories with sessions on Saturday
pandemic. Please send any mail to: morning and afternoon. The week-
St. George’s Episcopal Church end will include a panel discussion on
P. O. Box 7127 Sunday afternoon. Led by our Rector
Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Joe, local history John Hennessy, Rev.
Oshin Jennings of No Barriers Zen, and
Virtual Movie Night Brothers Luke and Lucas will exam-
Join us to watch and discuss 'The So- ine St. George’s story in the context
cial Dilemma' on Saturday, Jan. 30 at of our community, both historically,
3 pm. The 'Social Dilemma' is a Netflix currently, and with an eye towards the
documentary that explores the darker future. View the agenda and register
effects of email and social media on our website here.
consumption. We'll start watching
the movie at 3 pm. Our conversation
about it will take place from 5 - 6 pm.
Feel free to join us if you've already
seen the movie! For more information
and to sign up, please contact the Rev.
Areeta Bridgemohan. Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 827 1504 2695; Passcode:
859024.Announcements For details on these events
and more visit
stgeorgesepiscopal.net
Prayer Chain at St. George's Daughters of the King at St. George's
Join our new St. George's prayer The Daughters of the King (DoK) are
chain! Everyone is invited to request a community of women and girls, lay
prayers from the prayer chain for and ordained, joined together by a
immediate or ongoing concerns. rule of life, which involves a commit-
Prayer chain participants will receive ment to service and prayer. They have
an email with requests for prayer. You an exciting year planned. The parish is
can pray for that person in whatever invited to join the DoK for: a study of
way you feel called. No responses to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's new
the recipient are required. To join the book "Love is the Way"; a day long
prayer chain, email Ann Tebbutt who Lenten retreat (date and location tbd)
will add you to the list of those who as well as to participate in creating
are praying (you are also welcome to a book composed of a collection of
leave the prayer chain at any point). prayers, photography, art, short sto-
To submit a prayer for the prayer ries, reflections, inspirational quotes
chain, also email Ann Tebbutt. You that will be published and available in
can include as little or as much infor- Advent 2021. For more information,
mation as you feel comfortable. please contact Candace Allshouse
(dominiceltic@aol.com).St. George’s “Prayer is powerful”
James 5:16
Prayer List
Regarding the Prayer List: We strive Pray for those recently died:
to extend the power of the congre- Doris Curtis, Susan Onderdonk, Ben
gation’s prayer to those who feel Lacy, stepfather of Betsy Quarles,
they would benefit from its embrace. Mary Todd, mother of Kimberly Todd
Please submit prayer requests in Vaughan.
writing. New additions this week are
in italics. For rehabilitation, concerns, Pray for All who are affected during
and grace and assistance lists, we keep the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
a name on the list for 1 month, unless All those sick with the novel corona
asked to do otherwise. If a name is virus and their loved ones, those
removed that should still be on, please who have died, health workers and
contact the church office to have their chaplains, undertakers, food workers,
name returned to the list. internet service workers, educators,
social service providers, families at
Pray for our leadership: home adjusting to new routines
For our bishops, Justin, Michael, Susan, and roles, homeless neighbors with
Porter, and Jennifer; for Joe, Areeta, nowhere to shelter, government and
Will and David our clergy; for those community leaders, all who are out of
who are priests and pastors in our work, and so many others.
community; for our staff—John, Ben,
Jan, Nicholas, Amy, Danielle, Lisa, Pray for healthcare workers and first
Achim, Hecti, Laurel, Barbara, Emily, responders:
and Riley; and for our Vestry. Dr. Betsy Schinstock, Dr. Heather
Masters, Cameron Simmons, Elizabeth
Pray for those expecting babies: Anderson, Morgan Ellis, Leilani Blose,
Andrea Wilkins and Thomas Cunning- John Gleason, Brad Houck, Jeffrey
ham, daughter of Marsha Wilkins; French, Susan Larson, Randi Thomp-
Katie and Eamonn Sheil, daughter of son, Robin Rose, Zach Rose, Suzanne
Mary and Bob Ryan; Philip and Peyton Simmons, William McNitt, Heidi Taft,
Carter, son of Bob and Laurie Carter; Charlotte Martin, Philip Pendleton, Dr.
Michael and Lucy Monte. John Chinault, Dr. Mark Macedon, Dr.
Jeniffer Huhn, Dr. Joe Lee, Amy Bog-
Pray for those recently born: ardus, Kristen Brandford, Dr. Matthew
Collins Caroline Hinkebein, daughter Whitehurst, Trish Stenger.
of Jordan and Chris Hinkebein.St. George’s “Prayer is powerful”
James 5:16
Prayer List
Pray for those serving our country In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray
overseas: for: The Fredericksburg Region churches:
Ian Patrick Hume, Andrew Rodriguez, Aquia, Stafford, Christ, Spotsylvania;
Robert BP Thompson, Jr. Church of the Messiah, Fredericksburg;
Hanover with Brunswick Parish – Em-
Pray for homebound parishioners: manuel and King George, King George;
Bill Poole, Judy Barton, Betty Ste- St. Asaph’s, Bowling Green, St. George’s,
phens, All persons in care facilities Fredericksburg; St. Mary’s, Colonial
who cannot receive visitors right now, Beach; St. Paul’s, Owens, King George;
Anne Brooks Brauer. St. Peter’s, Port Royal; Trinity, Fredericks-
burg
Pray for those in rehabilitation or in
convalescence: In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we
Al Sharp, Kathleen Pool, Dottie Davis, pray for: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do
Barbara Willis, Rev. Anthony Parrish, Brasil
Maddie Stroud, Cary Montague, Pat
Baughman, Deloris Smith, Marion Pray for: Our Little Roses (Honduras);
Zimmerman, Jean Jarosz, Dr. Jenny Pu, Notre Dame Parish and School (Port-
Shanon Berry, Adrian Jeffery au-Prince, Haiti), Père Frantz Cole; Red
Door Young Adult Ministry; SAWs
Pray for those with ongoing concerns: Virginia; Rev. Õshin Jennings, No Bar-
Arya Holmes, Molly Myers, Wayne and riers Zen Temple; Micah Ecumenical
Dot Morris, Scott Boyd, Paris Swisher, Ministries (our work to do justice, love,
Tom Pugh, Pam Allen, Just Thompson, mercy, and walk humbly with our God
Sheree Clark. along with other congregations in
Fredericksburg).
Pray for those who need God’s grace
and assistance: Pray for: St. George’s Preschool.
Neda Beal, Susan, Arrington Mixon,
Dick Roth, Frances O’Connor, Sarah Jo- Pray for: Stephen Ministers, St.
seph, Rivers Family, Heather Bigwood, George’s lay pastoral care visitors, and
Noel Ljubicic, Jaimee and Candy. their ministry of spiritual and emotional
support for others in the congregation.
Pray for those in discernment: Kris Boyd.For pastoral emergencies:
Contact 540.361.8573
Staff
The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr. Laurel E. Loch
Rector Parish Administrator
joe.hensley@stgeorgesepiscopal.net laurel.loch@stgeorgesepiscopal.net
The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan Jan Meredith
Associate Rector Director of Fellowship, Newcomers,
areeta@stgeorgesepiscopal.net and Membership
jan.meredith@stgeorgesepiscopal.net
The Rev. Will Dickinson
Curate Barbara Miller-Richards
will.dickinson@stgeorgesepiscopal.net Parish Secretary
barbara@stgeorgesepiscopal.net
The Rev. David P. Casey, O.P.
Young Adult Chaplain Riley Mullen
dcasey@vts.edu Facilities Manager
Cell: 540.361.8708
Lisa Bogardus
Handbell Choir Director Hecti Musa
lisa.bogardus@stgeorgesepiscopal.net Director of Children and Youth
Formation
Danielle Davis hecti.musa@stgeorgesepiscopal.net
Preschool Director
danielle@stgeorgesepiscopal.net Nicholas Perron
Facilities Manager
Ben Hicks Cell: 540.385.1232
Business Manager
ben.hicks@stgeorgesepiscopal.net John Vreeland
Director of Music Ministries
Achim Loch john.vreeland@stgeorgesepiscopal.net
Assistant Director of Music Ministries
achim.loch@stgeorgesepiscopal.netIf you have questions or concerns,
Vestry please reach out to our Vestry
(elected lay leaders).
Casey Hu, 2023 Tres Seaver, 2021
540.846.9848 540.429.0999
hucasey@gmail.com tseaver@palladion.com
Jason Kunkler, 2022 Matt Stover, 2021
410.707.1965 540.371.4253
kunkthis@gmail.com matthewstover@gmail.com
James Maxfield, 2021 Suzan Voga-Duffee, 2023
540.841.7874 540.376.8377
fredburgmax@cox.net suzanvoga@gmail.com
Meghan O'Connor, 2023 Stuart Whitford, 2022
540.372.9661 540.903.7035
meghanoconnor@hotmail.com stuwhitford@gmail.com
Ralph Powell, 2021 Jane Yaun, 2023
540.368.5777 540.621.9364
rwpowellsr@aol.com jane.yaun@yahoo.com
Caroline Pritchard, 2022
912.667.1961
ccp524@gmail.com
Josue Rivera-Orellano, 2022
787.914.1107
josue.arnel@gmail.comThank you to our worship leaders
Serving serving today. If you would like to
This Sunday volunteer, contact the church office:
office@stgeorgesepiscopal.net.
Officiant: Music:
The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan Allison Carroll
Dave Davies
Preacher: Dick Juergens
The Rev. Will Dickinson Abbey Martinez
John Vreeland
Lector:
Ann Tebbutt Videographer:
Nicholas Perron
ASL Interpreter:
Caroline Stimpson Social Media Host:
Amy Bogardus
St. George’s Episcopal Church
The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr., Rector
The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan,
Associate Rector
The Rev. Will Dickinson,
Curate
905 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 7127
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
540.373.4133 (telephone)
540.374.0923 (fax)
stgeorgesepiscopal.net
For Pastoral Emergencies: 540.361.8573
general inquiries:
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