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THE CHRONICLE
111 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Phone: 203-865-0141 • Fax: 203-752-1403
E-mail: slchurch1844@snet.net • Web Site: www.stlukeschurchnewhaven.com
10 a.m. Morning Prayer
Sunday Morning Prayer resumes, Sept. 12, 2021
Morning Prayer continues Monday-Saturday @ 9 a.m. on Facebook
AUGUST 15, 2021
WEBCAST SERVICE BOOK
@ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WHALLEYAVE/
The Rev Thomas C. Jackson, Priest-in-Charge
Arijit Chakraborty, Organist/Music Director
The Reverend Dr. Victor A. Rogers, Rector Emeritus
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CHURCH’S CORNER
WELCOME TO ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH! --We are pleased that you have chosen to
worship with us. Since the COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from being physically
present in this sacred space, we have added a prayer to reflect our spiritual sharing of
the bread and wine. Some of this service will be read by a member of the St. Luke’s
Lectors Guild while responses of the people will be led by our Eucharistic Minister. We
will continue to webcast worship service via our Facebook Page for the duration.
Visitors are warmly
TODAY’S WORSHIP TEAM 10 A.M.: welcomed to join us online
PAUL WHYTE, LECTOR for meetings and worship.
Worship books may be
JOSEPH CARROLL, EUCHARISTIC MINSTER downloaded from our web site
ARIJIT CHAKRABORTY, MUSIC DIRECTOR stlukeschurchnewhaven.com
FR. THOMAS C. JACKSON, PRIEST IN CHARGE IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK, we pray for
Fresh expressions of the church in
Connecticut; missional experiments.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY IN OUR COMPANION DIOCESE, we pray for
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST students preparing to enter schools,
college, universities, and seminaries;
school, college and university chaplains; all
campus ministries; the Higher Education
Ministry Network.
STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
Please send in your weekly and monthly
contributions to St. Luke’s by mail. We are
THE FIRST LESSON working to set up an online payment option.
1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 You may also ask your bank or credit union
THE PSALM to set up a monthly payment to St. Luke’s
Psalm 84 through their “Bill Pay” features.
THE EPISTLE ECCT Fifth Sunday Worship Aug.29th
Ephesians 6:10-20 In collaboration with Christ Church
THE GOSPEL Cathedral, our Bishops invite you to
John 6:56-69 participate in the upcoming Fifth Sundays
Across ECCT at St. Monica's, Hartford on
Sunday, August 29th at 10:30 a.m. Join
online or in-person!
THIS WEEK AT ST. LUKE’S
MORNING PRAYER, 9:00 A.M. MONDAY – SATURDAY @ FACEBOOK.COM/WHALLEYAVE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. ON FACEBOOK.COM/WHALLEYAVE
IN-PERSON WORSHIP RETURN PLANNED FOR HOMECOMING SUNDAY SEPT. 12, 2021
FR. JACKSON IS OUT OF THE OFFICE THIS WEEK. PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE OR ONE
OF THE WARDENS IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR AN EMERGENCY ARISES.
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Morning Prayer
Ordinary Time, Proper 15 Sunday, August 15, 2021
Video 1 Prelude
Video 2 Opening Hymn
All my hope on God is founded V. 1, 3, 4 Hymnal 665
The Officiant says
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
Confession of Sin
The Officiant then says
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Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Officiant and People
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 ourselves, 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.
The Officiant stands and says
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive all our sins through the grace of Jesus
Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us
in eternal life. Amen.
Invitatory and Psalter
Officiant Lord, open our lips.
People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Officiant and People
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: Come let us adore
him. Alleluia.
Psalm 95:1-7
Venite
Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
(Antiphon) Alleluia.
For the Lord is a great God, *
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and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.
(Antiphon) Alleluia.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
(Antiphon) Alleluia.
Psalms Appointed Psalm 111
Psalm 111
Confitebor tibi
1 Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the LORD! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
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10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
After the Psalms, all say together
Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God: as it was in the beginning, is
now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia
Readings
A period of silence will follow each reading.
First Reading 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
The people remain seated.
A Reading from the First book of Kings.
David slept with his ancestors, and was buried in the city of David. The time that
David reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned seven years in Hebron, and
thirty-three years in Jerusalem. So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David;
and his kingdom was firmly established. Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the
statutes of his father David; only, he sacrificed and offered incense at the high
places. The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the principal high
place; Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon
the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I
should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to
your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in
righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him
this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today.
And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father
David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.
And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great
people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant
therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between
good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?” It pleased the Lord that
Solomon had asked this. God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have
not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have
asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to
your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been
before you and no one like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have
not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall compare with
you. If you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as
your father David walked, then I will lengthen your life.”
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Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle A Song of God’s Strength in Mercy
We say together
Your care, O God, encompasses all creation! *
Nor is there any god besides you.
To whom do you need to prove *
that your judgments are just?
For your righteousness comes from your strength, *
and your dominion makes way for your mercy;
for you show your might when mortals doubt your sovereignty; *
you rebuke those who treat it with contempt.
Although you rule in boundless power, *
you administer justice with mildness;
you govern us with great forbearance *
though you are free to act without constraint.
You have taught your people by such deeds *
that all who would be righteous must be kind.
You have filled your children with good hope *
by stirring them to repent for their sins.
Second Reading Ephesians 5:15-20
A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus.
Be careful how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the
time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will
of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled
with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among
yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to
God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 2 A Song of Praise Benedictus es, Domine
We say together
Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
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Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths,
and dwellest between the Cherubim; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the glorious throne of thy kingdom; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
praised and exalted above all for ever.
Gospel Hymn
Video 3: Farther Along V. 1, 2, 3 LEVAS 187
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Gospel Reading John 6:51-58
A Reading from John.
Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of
this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is
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my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man
give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you
eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on
the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat
my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father
sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of
me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your
ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.”
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Homily or Meditation
Reflection Hymn
Video 4: All who hunger gather gladly Voices Found 87
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Apostles’ Creed
All stand and say together.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
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He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Officiant Hear our cry, O God.
People And listen to our prayer.
Officiant Let us pray.
Video 5: The Lord’s Prayer
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The Officiant and People say responsively
A.
V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
Collect of the Day
The Officiant then says
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and
also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his
redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
A Collect for Sundays
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious
resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our
worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for the Renewal of Life
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the
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shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our
hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done
your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to
give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Grace
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this
new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be
overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Guidance
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray
you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and
occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever
walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful
people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we
offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and
ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. Amen.
St. Luke’s Prayers
The Intercessor leads prayers for:
Prayers for Birthdays
Aug. 15th Charise Hewitt
17th Carl Babb, Sr.
18th Sheldon Rhinehart
19th Richard McCollum
Presider Let us join in praying for those having birthdays this week this prayer
from the Book of Common Prayer. #50. For a Birthday
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants
(name all with birthdays by first name) as they begin another year. Grant that they
may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the
days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers List
Robert Archibald, Genevieve Jones, Rose Jones, Craig Lindsey, Ed Mapp,
Nneoma Obi, Brenda Smith, Dorothy Smith, Evelyn Singley, Gloria Brown, Carol
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Williams-Davis, Patricia Harris, Connie Mills, Ula Robertson, John & Leslie
White, Gloria Williams, Phyllis Lindsey, Colleen Ormsby, Elnora Potter, June
Davis, Melvin Esdaile, Nushi Biscoff, Anne-Marie Etienne, Valerie Jackson-
Pittman and her daughter Andrea, Sheila Martin-Corbin, Susana Mendez,
Clarence and Emma Philip, Isabel Bellamy, Doty Jackson, Alicia Lopez, Elnora
Carroll, Eileen Esdaile, Michael Fulham, James Jackson, Jr., Shaina Stanley, Ed &
Suzy Burke, Reggie Wells & family.
Let us pray that they may be comforted by our prayers and God’s blessing. May
the Church say Amen! Amen!
We pray for protection and good health for those who staff the supermarkets,
serve in hospitals, care for the elderly, teach our students, drive the bus, or provide
emergency services during the continuing COIVD-19 pandemic. May the Church
say Amen! Amen!
We pray for those who have contracted Covid-19 and those who are still
recovering. We also pray for friends and families that have lost loved ones during
these difficult times. May the Church say Amen! Amen!
We Pray for Fresh expressions of the church in Connecticut; missional
experiments.
May the Church say Amen! Amen!
We pray for Our Companion Diocese, we pray for, students preparing to enter
schools, college, universities, and seminaries; school, college and university
chaplains; all campus ministries; the Higher Education Ministry Network.
May the Church say Amen! Amen!
Video 6 Just As I Am, Sung by Lloyd and Patricia Daniel and Danisha Collins.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our
common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved
Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the
midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us;
granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life
everlasting. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
Officiant
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Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask
or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in
Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21
Office Hymn
Video 7: Guide my feet Lord WLP 819
Announcements
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Closing Hymn
Video 8: Higher Ground All verses LEVAS 165
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A Note on Today’s Readings
Welcome to St. Luke’s! Jesus’
discourse on the bread of life
continues to be the center of our
liturgy, as it has been now for
several weeks. Jesus has met
physical hunger by providing
material bread (a primary Old
Testament sign of salvation); he
has said that a spiritual (or
mystical) relationship with him
constitutes the bread of eternal
life; now he says that
nourishment with his life is
given by actually eating his flesh
and drinking his blood. If we eat
his body and drink his blood, we
will have eternal life.
After a reign of forty years,
King David between Wisdom and Prophecy David died and was succeeded
by Solomon, his son by
Bathsheba. From the first we see the continued breakdown of David’s descendants.
Even though God answers Solomon’s prayer to be wise and renews the promise to
David’s family, Solomon, we are told, worships God not in Jerusalem but at one of
the old pagan high places. This will bear bitter fruit for Solomon’s descendants and
for Israel.
The second reading is once again from the letter to the Ephesians. We are exhorted
to let God’s Spirit inebriate us and speak through us in thanksgiving and song.
“People with a story to tell and a song to sing” is a way Christians have been
described. It is preeminently in liturgy that we carry out that role. We gather here
to be fed physically, spiritually, and sacramentally. Our response is to give thanks
(the word “eucharist” means “thanksgiving”) and, having told our story and sung
our song here, to take it out to our brothers and sisters in the world.
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