THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 10, 2021 - OUR MISSION STATEMENT: TO KNOW GOD - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY
AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 10, 2021
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
TO KNOW GOD
AND TO MAKE GOD KNOWN
October 10, 2021
10:00 A.M.
THE ENTRANCE RITE II
We begin the service with the Prelude. Please listen and use this time to
prepare our hearts for worship.
PRELUDE ”Living for Jesus” arr. by DeCou
WELCOME
Please stand.
PROCESSION IN “Be Thou My Vision”
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BCP. 355
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
and People: 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
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we
may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
THE FIRST READING
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Seek the Lord and live,
or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire,
and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it.
Ah, you that turn justice to wormwood,
and bring righteousness to the ground!
They hate the one who reproves in the gate,
and they abhor the one who speaks the truth.
Therefore, because you trample on the poor
and take from them levies of grain,
you have built houses of hewn stone,
but you shall not live in them;
you have planted pleasant vineyards,
but you shall not drink their wine.
Continued on Next Pg.
5For I know how many are your transgressions,
and how great are your sins—
you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe,
and push aside the needy in the gate.
Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time;
for it is an evil time.
Seek good and not evil,
that you may live;
and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you,
just as you have said.
Hate evil and love good,
and establish justice in the gate;
it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts,
will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
THE GRADUAL Psalm 90:12-17
12 So teach us to number our days *
that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
13 Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? *
be gracious to your servants.
14 Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; *
so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.
15 Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us *
and the years in which we suffered adversity.
16 Show your servants your works *
and your splendor to their children.
17 May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; *
prosper the work of our hands;
prosper our handiwork.
THE SECOND READING
A Reading from Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews 4:12-16
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to
judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature
6is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom
we must render an account. Since, then, we have a great high priest who
has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to
our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to
sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect
has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the
throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find
grace to help in time of need.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Please stand.
THE SEQUENCE HYMN “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Levas 145
7THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 10:17-31
Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ,
according to Mark.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him,
and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God
alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall
not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness;
You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” He said to him,
“Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” Jesus, looking at him,
loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give
the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come,
follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving,
for he had many possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to his
disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the
kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But
Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of
God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for
someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were greatly
astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus
looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for
God all things are possible.” Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have
left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no
one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children
or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not
receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters,
mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to
come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be
first.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Please be seated.
SERMON The 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.
8We 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.
Please be seated.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM IV BCP p.388
Celebrant: Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Reader: 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
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: We pray for Peter, our Bishop, for Justin, the Archbishop
of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Fritz and
Faye, our Archdeacons; Licia, Canon to the Ordinary;
Continued on Next Pg.
9Kwasi, the Bishop’s Deputy for Special Ministries;
for The Church of the Province of West Africa;* for
Stephen, our priest; the presbyters, the deacons and all who
minister in Christ, and all the holy people of God in every
place.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: 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. We pray for Joe, our
president, and Ron, our governor.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: 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
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: 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
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or
spirit; especially… give them courage and hope in their
troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
Reader: We commend to your mercy all who have died,
especially… that your will for them may be fulfilled; and
we pray that we may share with all your saints in your
eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
10Celebrant: Lord, hear the prayers of your people; and what we have
asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to
the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
* Anglican Cycle of Prayer ** Concluding Prayer BCP p. 394 #1
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
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into
his courts. Psalm 96:8
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “More Love to Thee” arr. by Fettke
11THE DOXOLOGY Please stand. Levas 56
Please remain standing.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A BCP p. 361
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: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you
have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to
show forth your glory in all the world.
Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with Angels
and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who
for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your
Name:
12SANCTUS S130
The people stand or kneel.
Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made
us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and
become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent
Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human
nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you,
the God and Father of all.
(Cont’d)
13He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered
himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the
whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death,
our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given
thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, 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; and when he had
given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant : We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in
this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his
death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the
Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of
new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may
faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in
unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us
with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all
honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for
ever. Amen.
Celebrant : As our Savior Christ
has taught us,
we now pray,
14THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, as we forgive those
hallowed be your Name, who sin against us.
your Kingdom come, Save us from the time of trial,
your will be done, and deliver us from evil.
on earth as in heaven. For the kingdom, the power,
Give us today our daily bread. and the glory are yours,
Forgive us our sins Now and for ever. Amen.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
AGNUS DEI from Mass of Restoration J. Blakesley & G. McCullough
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Celebrant and People:
In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of your Church,
where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated,
we offer you praise and thanksgiving.
We present to you our souls and bodies
with the earnest desire that we may be united to you
in this moment and forever.
Some of us are receiving you in the sanctity of our church homes.
Some of us are receiving you in the sanctity of the space
wherever we are.
However, wherever and whenever we receive you,
O God, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts.
Make us one as your beloved community,
binding us together in that one fellowship of love;
and, let our love of You and of each other
be alive in our hearts this very moment. Continued on Next Pg.
15Strengthen us with your grace, Lord Jesus,
and let us never be separated from you.
May we live in you, and you in us,
in this life and in the life to come. Amen.
Celebrant: 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.
COMMUNION “The Church of Christ In Every Age”
Celebrant: Let us pray. BCP p. 365
Celebrant and People:
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.
16PEACE 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 BOS p. 14
Celebrant: May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you
grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim
the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God
Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be
among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Please stand.
PROCESSION OUT “Take My Life and Let It Be”
Continued on Next Pg.
17THE DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “Change My Heart, O God” by Espinosa
Prayer List Sherry Steve Verna Walter
Adrienne Craig Gary S. Judy Mary R. Randy
Andrea Dan George Ken Mary S. Rich
Anna Deb Jake Lavette Family Michelle Russo Family
Brenda Dion Jane Lloyd Mike Sandy
Catherine Dodie Jeff Marianne Nora Sarah
Chris R. Fred Jody Marie Pat Sharon
Chris S. Gary Joe Mary G. Payne Family Sheila
18TODAYS SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
8:30 am 10:00 am
Eucharistic Steve Campbell Vicki Zambardino
Ministers
Ushers/ Marie Sullivan-Smith Marty Moon
Greeters
Lectors N/A Sherri LaPorta
Altar Guild Laurel Gallivan Laurel Gallivan
Sharron Thomas Sharron Thomas
Tech N/A Valli Peck
Assist. Bob Grubb
IN-CHURCH SERVICE AT ST. LUKE’S
8:30am Contemporary
10am Traditional
Masks are required. Please continue to practice social distancing.
We will continue to livestream the 10am Sunday service and you may
view it on our website, YouTube channel or Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY MORNING HEALING SERVICE
The Wednesday Healing Service will be held at 10am in the church.
Masks are required. Please continue to practice social distancing. This 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.
CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR VESTRY
We need candidates to fill four upcoming vacancies on the Vestry. In order
to serve on the Vestry, an individual must be at least 16 years old, and a
confirmed communicant in good standing, i.e. attends church regularly and
pledges. If you are interested please contact either Debbie Dwyer, Laurel
Gallivan, Edwina Dunworth or Michelle Sinclair who are members of the
Vestry Nominating Committee. Thank you.
(Cont’d)
19THRIFT STORE
The thrift store is open...come by and check out the merchandise. We have
great prices! Store hours are Wednesday thru Saturday 10am - 1pm.
FRIDAY MORNING BINGO
Join us FRIDAY mornings for weekly Bingo in the Parish Hall. Doors
open at 9:30am, and games begin 10:30am. Refreshments, hot dogs, and
snacks are available for purchase. Our players come for the camaraderie as
well as the prizes. See you there! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for
Bingo twice a month on Friday’s. Please contact Willie Sauls or Bob
Grubb if you are interested.
BINGO ITALIAN NIGHT RESUMES!
Bingo Italian Night will resume Thursday, October 21. For the very
reasonable price of $12, each person will receive a small Bingo Card and a
Pasta Dinner with Salad and Dessert. Beer & Wine will be available for a
donation as will the purchase of additional cards and specials. Come join
us for a night of fun and fellowship. The doors open at 5pm, dinner will be
at 5:30pm and Bingo will promptly begin at 6:30pm.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
On Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the 10am service, the Order of the
Daughters of the King will have a service of admission for new members,
Annette Pratt and Catherine Milt. These women have completed their
study, attended meetings and support the Wednesday healing service.
Please support them as they take their vows of daily prayer, service and
evangelism. There will be a coffee hour reception in the Parish Hall after
the service for those interested. - Debbie Dwyer, DOK President
DINNER OUT WITH FRIENDS
The next Dinner Out with Friends will be Tuesday, October 26 @ 5pm,
place TBD. Stay tuned for details!
DONATE YOUR USED PILL VIALS
AND USED PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES
The St. Lucie/Martin County Lions are collecting used, cleaned, pill vials
for donations to overseas physicians. Donating your used vials provides
physicians with individual containers for medicines for overseas disaster
and poverty victims. Donating used eyeglasses gives physicians the ability
to give sight improvement to overseas sight impaired sufferers.
20There is a container in the back of the Church for your donations.
These will be collected and taken to the Lions Club distribution collection
site. If you have any questions about this program, please call Frank Van
Leer.
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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.
Prayer to send out Eucharistic Visitors: Those who take communion to
our homebound parishioners; Debbie Dwyer, Bob Grubb, and Sharron
Thomas.
Celebrant: We send you out to share communion with those who
are unable to be with us.
People: May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this
sacrament of Christ’s presence.
Celebrant: May those who receive it from you be strengthened and
encouraged in that community we have together in our
Lord Jesus Christ.
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
Thrift Store Hours: Wed & Sat 10am - 1pm
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 2021 VESTRY
Marie Servinsky-Parish Administrator Senior Warden
marie@stlukesfl.org Laurel Gallivan
Junior Warden
Valli Peck - Office Assistant/Media
valli@stlukesfl.org Ron True
Randy Umfleet - Minister of Music Clerk
randy.whippedbakery@gmail.com Carol Adams
Treasurer
Jonathan Cummings - Music Director Steve Campbell
“New Creation”
jonathancummingsmusic@gmail.com Assistants to the Treasurer
Rick Schell
Itzuo Shamli - Custodian/Sexton Worshipping
Carol Adams
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Belonging
Wednesday Morning Healing Service Debbie Dwyer
In-Church 10am
Sharing
Sunday In-Church Services Edwina Dunworth
8:30am Contemporary
10am Traditional (live streamed) Learning
Kendra Auberry
Visit our website stlukesfl.org to view
our 10am Sunday Service live stream. John Clarke
Dave DiMrgo
Pat Reed
Michelle Sinclair
Carolyn Wood
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