The Twenty-first Sunday

after Pentecost

†

Sunday, October 21, 2012 11:00 a.m.

The Right Reverend Andrew R. St. John, D.D.

Rector †

One East Twenty-Ninth Street, New York, NY 10016

212 684 6770 www.littlechurch.org

The Church of the Transfiguration, New York City

The Little Church Around the Corner

Order of Service “BCP” indicates the Book of Common Prayer, which can be found in the pew.

The Mass Setting is the Communion Service in F Major by Harold E. Darke

Prelude Pastorale Cesar Franck

The Entrance Rite

Hymn 426 (Stand) Songs of praise the angels sang Northhampton

The Acclamation

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity BCP/323

Glory Be to God (Sung by the choir) Darke

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee,

we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O

Lord, the only‑begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of

the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the

right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ,

with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And with thy spirit.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day

The Liturgy of the Word

The First Reading: Job 38:1–7, [34-41] (Sit)

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Psalm 104

The Epistle: Hebrews 5:1—10 Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Hymn 659 vv. 1—3 (Stand) O Master, let me walk with thee DeTar

The Holy Gospel: Mark 10:35—45 (face reader)

Priest: The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark

People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.

(after the gospel)

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Hymn 659 v. 4 O Master, let me walk with thee DeTar

The Sermon (Sit) Sara Bates, seminarian

The Creed (Stand)

Intercessions BCP/388

Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Deacon: Lord, in thy mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

The Confession (kneel)

Deacon: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Minister and People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by

what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved

our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on

us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.

The Absolution

Priest: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who

with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins,

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People; And with thy spirit. (You are invited to exchange the peace with your neighbors.)

The Greeting & Notices (Sit)

The Offertory

Anthem O Come, Let Us Sing Unto The Lord Anthony Piccolo

O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; and shew ourselves glad in him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God: and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the earth;

and the strength of the hills is his also.

The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands prepared the dry land.

O come, let us worship and fall down; and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is the Lord our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son; and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now,

and ever shall be; world without end. Amen

Hymn 477 (Stand) All praise to Thee Engelberg

The Great Thanksgiving

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sung by the choir) Darke

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.

Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Eucharistic Prayer II (Kneel) BCP/340

The Lord’s Prayer

Christ Our Passover

Prayer of Humble Access

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and

great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose

property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to

drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Invitation to Communion

The Communion

Please come forward to receive the Sacrament when the ushers reach your pew. All baptized Christians are welcome to

receive the sacrament. Non-communicants are welcome to receive a blessing.

O Lamb of God (Sung by the choir) Darke

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins

of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

Anthem We Walk His Way South African

Hymn 530 Spread, O spread, thy might word Gott sei Dank

Post-communion Prayer

Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the

spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy

favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed

company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech

thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good

works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be

all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.

The Blessing

The Dismissal Deacon: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

Postlude Festival Voluntary Flor Peters

† † † The flowers on the altar are given by

Marjorie Martin

in loving memory of

Amrit and Pearl Martin

A sanctuary candle is given in memory of Sybil Icilda Evans, (née Douglas),

by her daughter Lorna “Cher” Brice of Florida; granddaughter Jennifer Brice of Texas;

grandson, Darryl Brice of Florida; and great-granddaughter Ava Brianna Brice of Florida.

October Notices We welcome you to the Church of the Transfiguration. Thank you for visiting our parish. If this is your first time joining

us, please feel free to enter your name and contact information in our guest register or on the yellow cards at the end of

each pew. Everyone is invited to our Coffee Hour reception in the Parish Common Room.

Today:

10:00 a.m. Christian Education in the Parish Common Room.

The topic is Mormonism: An Introduction

Healing prayer available after Solemn Mass in the Holy Family Chapel. Each Sunday one of our

clergy offers a time of personal healing prayer.

Tour of the church at 12:45 p.m. following the 11:00 a.m. service. Please gather near the organ.

Our bookstore is open today following the 11:00 a.m. service. All are welcome to browse and buy.

Young Adult Brunch. Young adults in the parish meet today to go out for brunch (Dutch treat) at a local eatery.

Meet Fr. Fleenor and others at the parish bookstore at 12:45 p.m. next Sunday, October 21

5:00 p.m. Informal Evening Eucharist (October to May)

Next Sunday, October 28, Pentecost 22: 8:30 a.m. Said Mass with Sermon

11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass, Preacher: The Rector

5:00 p.m. Informal Evening Eucharist (October to May)

We host ECCLESIA MINISTRY next Sunday. Assistance is always needed to make brown bag lunches (or

contribute funds to help us make these meals possible). This is an important outreach ministry to the homeless.

If you are interested in assisting with lunches, please see Pamela Glenn. To learn about Ecclesia, speak with

Father Fleenor.

This Week at Transfiguration:

Tuesday. October 23, 12:10 p.m., Mass, St. James of Jerusalem; followed by:

12:30 p.m. Midday Music: Gavin Black, organist; “Music of Frescobaldi and Storace” Suggested donation, $5.

Remaining Forward Day By Day booklets (November—January) are available for sale on the back table, $1.00 each.

Carpenter’s Kids: This parish has supported fifty AIDS orphans in Tanganyika for the past five years through the

diocesan organization, Carpenter’s Kids (a joint program between this diocese and the Diocese of Central Tanganyika).

The Social Action Committee has recommended we continue this support for a further five years. $70 dollars per child

per year enables them to purchase their uniforms and books so that they may attend school. We need to raise

$3,500 to fulfill our pledge to these children!

City Harvest: We are collecting food for City Harvest to distribute throughout New York City. A basket is provided at

the rear of the church. Foodstuffs needed: canned fruits or vegetables, canned soups, peanut butter in plastic containers,

pasta, boxed cereal, boxed macaroni and cheese. Please note: City Harvest cannot accept your donation if the product is

past its expiration date.

Candidates for Confirmation and Reception On Sunday, November 4th, Archbishop Carnley will be with us to preside and preach as well as to confirm and receive candidates.

Would any parishioners wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church please speak to the rector immediately? There will be a class after the 11:00 a.m. Mass today and also next Sunday.

Own a Piece of the Little Church Around the Corner A select number of crosses were made from wood used in the original construction of The Church of the Transfiguration

dating back to 1860. Each cross of this kind is a unique 12” pine-wood cross, saved from the 2007 reconstruction of the

Guild Hall above the chapel. It is available only by making a $50 contribution to The Parish Historical Society.

It's a perfect gift for anyone who was married, baptized or confirmed at The Church of the Transfiguration. It also makes a

perfect Christmas gift. Available at the church bookstore.

Intercessions. Intercession lists can tend to become too long. People place names on the list but often do not inform us

when the need is past. In the future, names given to the clergy or to the office will be included on the regular list for two

Sundays unless otherwise clearly indicated. If a name has been removed that needs to be returned to the list, simply

inform the rector, or contact the parish office: receptionist@littlechurch.org

Please pray for: A.J., Cindy and Jessica, Maggie, Noel, Claire Malouf, Margaret, Diane Barber, Marie, Gayle Atkinson,

Martin, Jon Richardson, Michael Rix, Joe, Patricia Law, Joanne, Carolyn Bell, Ruby Harvey, Molly, Bucky Farnor, Steve

Logan, Jonathan Madrigano

Financial Support for

The Church of the Transfiguration

The Church of the Transfiguration is grateful for the continuing support of all its donors. Ways to give include:

Donations for specific capital campaigns Our current appeal is to raise $200,000 to pay for the restoration of our historic Lychgate at the entrance to the

church’s garden. Brochures are available at the back of the church describing the project and giving levels. A

thermometer on the external fence keeps track of our progress.

As of the end of August, we have received $105,525 —-so we are more than halfway to our goal! Work began on the

restoration on August 21st and we ask members of the congregation and our local community to please do what you can

to help us raise the remaining $96,000. If you have friends, family, or professional colleagues you can reach out to, will

you do so for your parish? We are grateful for the generosity of all of our donors to date and look forward to completing

this fund raising project and celebrating with you the newly restored Lychgate. Please let our Parish Administrator, Bill

Nave, or Rosemary Mackey know if you have ideas for individual or foundations that might be asked to give to this

project to help maintain the beauty of the Lychgate for future generations. You may speak to Rosemary or write to Bill

at receptionist@littlechurch.org.

Annual pledging A pledge of a portion of our income, whether small or great, is part of our Christian duty and a sign of our spiritual

commitment to God and his Church. Pledge brochures are always available from the Church office or on the table at the

back of the Church. E-pledging is also available.

Gifts to mark life’s special milestones Tribute donations to celebrate births, baptisms, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries may be directed to the Church

office.

The Church of the Transfiguration is a community committed to faith in action (Fides Opera),

embracing all who seek God’s inclusive love.

Dates for Diaries

Sunday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.

All Saints’ Procession and Solemn Mass,

Confirmation and Commemoration of All Souls’

Preacher: Archbishop Peter Carnley

Sunday, November 18

Pledge Sunday at all services

The Episcopal Actors Guild Memorial Service, 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 22

11:00 a.m., Mass in Chapel

Weekday Services

8:40 a.m., Morning Prayer; 12:10 p.m., Mass; 5:10 p.m., Evening Prayer

Confessions: Confessions to a Priest is available upon request. Please make an appointment with the Rec-

tor or one of the Associate Priests. Confessions are often heard in the little Mary Chapel off the Holy

Family Chapel.

Healing ministry: At the 12:10 pm mass every Wednesday, Anointing and Laying on of the Hands for

Healing of mind, body, and spirit is available to all who come. In addition, that ministry is available upon

request especially before surgery or for other serious health concerns and may be administered at the

church, at home, or in a hospital.

Sunday Hospitality Our supply of hospitality staples (cookies, crackers, juice, etc.) is dwindling. Dona-

tions are greatly appreciated. Please contact Lee Alderson, head of hospitality. During the week she can

be reached at lalderson_04@hotmail.com, and by phone 212 889 3106 on the weekend. Lee also needs two

people each week to make this important part of our Sunday fellowship possible.

Parish Vestry

Alex Ellwood and Ann Ravenstine, Wardens, Carol Bowie, Vestry Clerk, Alissa Abrams, Paul Cardozo,

Horace Felix, Carter Keithley, Rosemary Mackey, and Elizabeth Carr, Treasurer

Staff

The Right Rev’d Andrew St. John, Rector

Dr. Claudia Dumschat, Organist & Choirmaster

The Rev’d Dr. Clair W. McPherson, Associate Priest

The Rev’d David Fleenor, Associate Priest

The Rev’d Dr. Warren C. Platt, Associate Priest

The Rev’d Dr. Paul A. Metzler, Associate Priest

The Rev’d Dr. C. Don Keyes, Associate Priest

The Rev’d Deacon Ian Betts

John Allison, Seminarian

Sara Bates, Seminarian

Tyrone Campbell, Verger

Yaroslav Dyakiv, Verger

Bill Nave, Parish Administrator

Joe Ponessa, Bookkeeper

The Rev’d Norman J. Catir, Jr., Rector Emeritus