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Last Sunday after Epiphany

February 23, 2020

10:00 a.m.

Prelude Announcements

Processional Hymn H 473 Acclamation BCP 355

Collect for Purity

Glory to God

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Collect of the Day BCP 216

First Reading Exodus 24:12- 18

All sit.

The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and

I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which

I have written for their instruction.” So, Moses set out with his assistant

Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had

said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are

with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.”

Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six

days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the

appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the

mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud and

went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty

nights.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Remain seated.

Psalm 2

1 Why are the nations in an uproar? *

Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?

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2 Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt,

and the princes plot to-gether, *

against the Lord and against his A-nointed?

3 "Let us break their yoke," they say; *

"let us cast off their bonds from us."

4 He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *

the Lord has them in de-rision.

5 Then he speaks to them in his wrath, *

and his rage fills them with terror.

6 "I myself have set my king *

upon my holy hill of Zion."

7 Let me announce the decree of the Lord: *

he said to me, "You are my Son;

this day have I be-gotten you.

8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your in-heritance *

and the ends of the earth for your po-ssession.

9 You shall crush them with an iron rod *

and shatter them like a piece of pottery."

10 And now, you kings, be wise; *

be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11 Submit to the Lord with fear, *

and with trembling bow be-fore him;

12 Lest he be angry and you perish; *

for his wrath is quickly kindled.

13 Happy are they all *

who take refuge in him!

Second Reading 2 Peters 1:16-21

We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the

power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of

his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that

voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son,

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my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice

come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.

So, we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to

be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns

and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all, you must understand

this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation,

because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved

by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn H 460

All stand.

Holy Gospel Matthew 17:1-9

All stand.

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and

led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before

them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.

Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make

three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While

he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from

the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well

pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground

and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get

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up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except

Jesus himself alone.

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one

about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story

Nicene Creed BCP 358

Prayers of the People BCP 387

Confession of Sin BCP 360

Peace

Offertory Anthem When Morning Gilds the Skies Dale Wood

May Jesus Christ be praised!

When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries.

When evening shadows fall, rejoice then, one and all.

The night becomes as day when from the heart we say.

The pow'rs of darkness fear when this sweet chant they hear.

Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound.

In heav'ns eternal bliss, the fairest strain is this.

Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine.

Be this th'eternal song through all the ages long:

May Jesus Christ be praised!

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Anniversary Prayer

Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide

him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when

discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may your

peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus

Christ our Lord. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving BCP 367

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Music for Eucharistic Prayer

Breaking of the Bread

Postcommunion Hymn H 618

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Postcommunion Prayer

Lord God, we thank you for giving us our daily bread. Through the power of

your Holy Spirit, give us grateful hearts so that we may live generous lives.

Strengthen us so that we may choose to love one another with your honor and

respect. Encourage us so that we may always offer you the best of what we

have. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epiphany Blessing

Processional Hymn H 137

Dismissal

Concluding Voluntary

Welcome to St Mary’s

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any

baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy

Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more

information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew

or the Guest Book in the entryway.

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News and Special Events

Breakfast

Today

8:30 AM- 9:00 AM

Cost $5

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Tuesday, February 25th

Serving from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, orange juice, coffee,

and tea.

Please join us and let us know if you plan on attending by signing up

below.

Cost: $5 for ages 7 and up

Free 6 and underCost is $5 for ages 7 and up

Free 6 and under You have been invited to St. Mary's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

To sign up go to www.stmarysedmond.org and click on the

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

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Lenten Soup and Conversation

Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1

Soup – 5:30 – 6:15

Study – 6:15 – 7:30

We will be using our Presiding Bishop’s booklet entitled, Following the

Way of Jesus. Please contact the office and we will order the booklet for

you. The cost is $11.00.

Ash Wednesday Services

February 26th

12:00 PM service

7:00 PM service

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Moving Boxes Needed

Got extra boxes and packing material? Please donate for the move and

place in the bridal room (left of the main entrance to sanctuary).

OKC Dodgers Baseball and Fellowship

Saturday, April 18

7:00 pm

We have arranged for an evening of baseball and fellowship on Saturday,

April 18th. The OKC Dodgers will be playing the Memphis Redbirds,

and we have 30 tickets in the Terrace. That’s the violet colored 200

section of the stadium (click on the link below to see the section). The

game starts at 7 p.m. The tickets, which cost $20 each, include all you

can eat! We need to turn in our final reservations by March 15th. Please

use the Signup Genius to reserve your tickets.

To sign up go to www.stmarysedmond.org and click on the

OKC Dodgers Baseball

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Funding Mission and Ministries

Setting up an ACH withdrawal is convenient for you and it will

help the church manage its mission and its ministry!

Forms are available in the Narthex, church office, or on St. Mary’s

website at http://www.stmarysedmond.org Click on the tab, “More”

ACH Form.

You will need to fill out the form, attach a voided check, and return

it to the office. Kay will walk you through the process. You can

reach her at 405-341-3855.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

We Especially pray for the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central

de America, St. James in Oklahoma City, Redeemer in Oklahoma

City, our diocese, our parish, and for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Christina, Michael, Sandra, Tracey, John,

Catherine, Floyd, Nathan, Stacie, Susan, and the family of

Melanie

For our troops on active duty

Chris, Andrew, Dane, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas,

and Zach.

For those who have died

Melanie

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Lent Madness

Forward Movement Publications offers a wonderful way to work your way

through Lent. Lent Madness is modeled after the NCAA's March Madness

basketball tournament. Lent Madness pits Saint verses Saint throughout the season

until one Saint emerges as the sole survivor, holding the Golden Halo.

You get to vote. It is a great way to become acquainted with the church's history.

Follow the link or copy in your browser to find out more about Lent Madness and

to print off the bracket: https://www.lentmadness.org/ or follow on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lentmadness

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This Week at St. Mary’s: Sunday, February 23

7:30 AM Eucharist without Music

9:00 AM Christian Formation

10:00 AM Eucharist with Choral

6:00 PM Scouts – Parish Hall

Monday, February 24

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall

4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2

6:00 PM Cub Scouts – Parish Hall

6:30 PM Daughters of the King – Chapel

6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury

7:00 PM EFM – Library

Tuesday, February 25

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

6:00 PM Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Dinner – Parish Hall

Wednesday, February 26

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service

4:00 PM Girl Scouts – Room2

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service

Thursday, February 27

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

9:30 AM Bible Study – Room 2

4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2

Friday, February 28

9:00 AM Morning Prayer

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Saturday, February 29

Offices closed

Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact the

church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation for an event.

Prayer Blankets

Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive

a blanket upon which special prayers had been offered.

A small donation is appreciated for non-members. ($10)

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Morning Prayer

Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Worship Service Schedule

7:30 a.m. Eucharist Without Music

9:00 a.m. Christian Formation

10:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral

Clergy Staff

The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.

The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

General Contact Information

Email: office@stmarysedmond.org

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855