THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY JANUARY 3, 2021 - AND TO MAKE GOD KNOWN - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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THE SECOND SUNDAY
AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY
JANUARY 3, 2021
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
TO KNOW GOD
AND TO MAKE GOD KNOWNJanuary 3, 2021
10:00 A.M.
THE ENTRANCE RITE II
We begin the service with the Prelude. Please listen and allow the quiet time to
prepare our hearts for worship.
PRELUDE “We Three Kings of Orient Are”
Please stand.
PROCESSIONAL “As With Gladness” 1982 Hymnal 119
Verses 1, 4 & 5
3BCP. 351
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s Kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant: 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.
GLORIA S280
4LITURGY OF THE WORD
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
THE COLLECT
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the
dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him
who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who
lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
THE FIRST READING
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 31:7-14
Thus says the Lord:
Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob,
and raise shouts for the chief of the nations;
proclaim, give praise, and say,
"Save, O Lord, your people,
the remnant of Israel."
See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north,
and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth,
among them the blind and the lame, those with child and
those in labor, together;
a great company, they shall return here.
Continued on Next Pg.
5With weeping they shall come,
and with consolations I will lead them back,
I will let them walk by brooks of water,
in a straight path in which they shall not stumble;
for I have become a father to Israel,
and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Hear the word of the Lord, O nations,
and declare it in the coastlands far away;
say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him,
and will keep him as a shepherd a flock."
For the Lord has ransomed Jacob,
and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him.
They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion,
and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord,
over the grain, the wine, and the oil,
and over the young of the flock and the herd;
their life shall become like a watered garden,
and they shall never languish again.
Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance,
and the young men and the old shall be merry.
I will turn their mourning into joy,
I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.
I will give the priests their fill of fatness,
and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty,
says the Lord.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
THE GRADUAL Psalm 84:1-8
1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! *
My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of
the Lord;
my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
2 The sparrow has found her a house
and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; *
by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *
they will always be praising you.
64 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *
whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way.
5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of
springs, *
for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.
6 They will climb from height to height, *
and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
7 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; *
hearken, O God of Jacob.
8 Behold our defender, O God; *
and look upon the face of your Anointed.
THE SECOND READING
A Reading from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed
us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he
chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blame-
less before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through
Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his
glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. I have heard
of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for
this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my
prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,
may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,
so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the
hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious
inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of
his power for us who believe.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Please stand and sing:
THE SEQUENCE HYMN “The First Noel” 1982 Hymnal 109
7 Continued on Next Pg.8
THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,
wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child
who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising,
and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was
frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief
priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah
was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been
written by the prophet: `And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by
no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the
wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had
appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search
diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so
that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king,
they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at
its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they
saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On
entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they
knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they
offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been
warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country
by another road.
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Please be seated.
SERMON Rev. Stephen Fregeau
Please stand.
THE NICENE CREED BCP p. 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,
Continued on Next Pg.
9God 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.
Please be seated.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM I BCP p.383
Celebrant: With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the
Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
Reader: For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy
Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray
to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For Peter, our Bishop, for Justin, the Archbishop of
Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Fritz and Faye,
our Archdeacons; Licia, Canon to the Ordinary; for
Stephen, our priest; Kwasi, the Bishop’s Deputy for
Special Ministries; pray for The Episcopal/Anglican
10Province of Alexandria;* and for all the clergy and people,
let us pray to the Lord;
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For Donald, our President, Ron, our governor, and Joe, our
President-elect; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in
authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For this city, for every city and community, and for those
who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For the good earth which God has given us, and for the
wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and
for the sick and the suffering, especially… let us pray to
the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the
destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who
remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and
for all the departed, especially… let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Reader: In the communion of St. Luke and of all the saints, let us
commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to
Christ our God.
Lord, have mercy.
Continued on Next Pg.
11Celebrant: O God, who did wonderfully create, and yet more
wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled
himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who
lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.**
People: Amen.
• Anglican Cycle of Prayer ** (Concluding Prayer BCP p. 162)
CONFESSION OF SIN BCP p. 393
Celebrant and People:
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.
ABSOLUTION BCP p. 360
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
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS & BLESSINGS
*See page 23 in Bulletin for Blessings*
HOLY COMMUNION
THE OFFERTORY BCP p. 377
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and
sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2
12OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light”
by Bach
THE DOXOLOGY Please stand.
Please remain standing.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C BCP p. 369
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant: God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of
glory and praise.
People: Glory to you for ever and ever.
Celebrant: 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.
People: By your will they were created and have their being.
Celebrant: 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.
People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Continued on Next Pg.
13Celebrant: 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.
People: By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.
Celebrant: 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:
SANCTUS WLP 858
The people stand or kneel.
Celebrant: 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.”
14After 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.
Celebrant We celebrate his death and resurrection,
and People: as we await the day of his coming.
Celebrant: Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac
and Rebeka, and Jacob, Leah and Rachel; 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.
People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the
Bread.
Celebrant: 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.
And now, as our Savior
Christ has taught us,
We are bold to say,
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, as we forgive those
hallowed be thy Name, who trespass against us.
thy Kingdom come, And lead us not into temptation,
thy will be done, but deliver us from evil.
on earth as it is in heaven. For thine is the kingdom,
Give us this day our daily bread. and the power, and the glory
And forgive us our trespasses, for ever and ever. Amen.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Continued on Next Pg.
15Celebrant: 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.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Celebrant and People:
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
AGNUS DEI “Lamb of God” from the Glendalough Mass
by Lawton
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
grant us peace, grant us peace.
COMMUNION “The Star Hymn”
1617
Celebrant: Let us pray. BCP p. 366
Celebrant and People:
Almighty and everliving God,
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.
PEACE PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS BCP p. 833 #62
Celebrant and People:
Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is discord, union;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
THE BLESSING
Celebrant: 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.
18Please stand.
RECESSIONAL “What Star Is This” 1982 Hymnal 124
Verses 1 & 4
THE DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power
of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Organ: “Blessed Be the Name” by Innes
Prayer List
Barbara Charlene Doug Jerome Mary Peter Verna
Bella Chris Erin Kimo Matthew Randy Vinnie
Bill Debbie Grace Larami Nancy Sheila Willie
Brenda Dick Jeff Lureen Norman Tina
19ANNOUNCEMENTS
DRIVE-IN & OUTSIDE CHURCH SERVICE AT ST. LUKE’S
Sundays at 8:45 AM
In Car, Communion, and our Community.
AM radio audio. Follow the flag man.
No registration required.
IN-CHURCH SERVICE AT ST. LUKE’S
have been cancelled until further notice.
We have been carefully monitoring the COVID rates for our area. The
weekly rate continues to rise. In order to have in-church services it needs
to be 5% or lower. Therefore, in-church services are cancelled until
further notice. Our drive-in and outside services will continue. You may
turn in your Pledge Cards along with your donation at the Drive-In
Service, or mail/drop off at the Church Office. Thank you
Together we will all get through this safely.
We will continue to tape and/or livestream the 10am Sunday service and
will post it on our website and you tube channel.
Please stay safe. Laurel Gallivan, Senior Warden
WEDNESDAY MORNING HEALING SERVICE
The Wednesday Healing Service is currently being held at 10am in the
Memorial Garden. It is a midweek Eucharistic service with prayers for
the healing of God's creation and people and anointing and laying on of
hands for the healing in the Christian tradition. We ask that you bring a
lawn chair, wear a mask and practice social distancing. If it rains the
service will not be held.
ANNUAL MEETING PART II
The Annual Meeting Part II will be via Zoom on Sunday, January 24.
Time to be determined. The Zoom link will be sent out the week prior.
Your participation is greatly needed. Thank you!
20#1 Come Ye Sinners
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and pow’r.
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms.
Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God’s free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh.
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms.
Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you wait until you’re better,
You will never come at all.
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms.
#2 In the Bleak Midwinter
Vocalists: Jonathan Cummings & Russell McFee
In the bleak midwinter frosty winds made moan.
Earth stood hard as iron. Water like a stone.
Snow had fallen softly, snow on snow, on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long long ago.
Heaven cannot hold Him
Nor the earth sustain
Heaven and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign
Continued on Next Pg.
21#2 In the Bleak Midwinter
(cont’d)
In the bleak midwinter a stable placed surfaced
For the Lord Almighty Jesus Christ
Angels and archangels they have gathered there.
Cherubim and seraphim rising from the air.
But His mother Mary in her maiden's bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a gentle kiss.
What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, would I bring a lamb?
If I were a wise man, would I do my part?
Yet what can I give Him? I will give my heart.
#3 Draw Me Nearer
I am Thine, O Lord,
I have heard Your voice,
And it told Your love to me
But I long to rise
in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee
Draw me nearer,
to the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer,
to Your precious, bleeding side
There are great depths of love
that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy
that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee
Draw me nearer
to the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer
to Your precious, bleeding side
You draw me with Your mercy,
You draw me with Your love,
You draw me with forgiveness
by Your blood
22You draw me with compassion,
You draw me as a bride
You draw me closer to
Your precious side
Consecrate me now
to Your service, Lord
By the power of grace divine
Let my soul look up
with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine
Draw me nearer,
to the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer,
to Your precious, bleeding side
Draw me nearer,
to the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer,
to Your precious, bleeding side
Prayer for Travelers - O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the
whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve
those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them
from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Birthdays - O God, our times are in your hand: Look with
favor, we pray, on your servant (s) 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.
Prayer for Anniversaries - Almighty God, giver of life and love, bless
these thy servants. Grant them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of
their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need,
a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy.
And so knit their wills together in your will and their spirits in your
Spirit, that they may live together in love and peace all the days of their
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
23ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Location: Cove Road@A1A
Mailing Address: PO Box 117, Port Salerno, FL 34992
Telephone: (772) 286-5455 Fax: (772) 934-3714
E-Mail: stlukes@stlukesfl.org Web-site: www.stlukesfl.org
Visit the Diocesan web-site: www.diosef.org and
For The Episcopal Church www.episcopalchurch.org
THE BISHOP of S.E. Florida The Rt. Rev. Peter Eaton
PRIEST IN RESIDENCE The Rev. Stephen A. Fregeau 561-414-7481
safregeau@aol.com
LAY STAFF 2020 VESTRY
Marie Servinsky-Parish Administrator Senior Warden
marie@stlukesfl.org Laurel Gallivan 781-6948
Junior Warden
Valli Peck - Office Assistant/Media
valli@stlukesfl.org Ron True 214-9334
Randy Umfleet - Minister of Music Clerk
Carol Adams 600-5918
Jonathan Cummings - Music Director Treasurer
“New Creation” Steve Campbell 219-2564
Assistants to the Treasurer
Itzuo Shamli - Custodian/Sexton
Rick Schell 919-349-3077
Communications
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Jeff Alexander 781-5570
Wednesday Morning Healing Service Worshipping
Memorial Garden 10am
Ed Arcamonte 223-0107
Drive In & Outside Service Sundays Belonging
at 8:45am. Debbie Dwyer 220-1834
Sharing
In-Church Service Sundays 10am. Edwina Dunworth 600-5961
Cancelled until further notice.
Learning
Visit our website stlukesfl.org to view Michelle Sinclair 954-263-5879
our 10am Sunday Service.
Carol Adams 600-5918
Kendra Auberry 772-634-4961
Dave DiMargo 201-993-9040
Pat Reed 772-463-2074
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