v : prelude in d major, bwv 532 j.s. bach
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Welcome to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square.
All who seek God are welcome at God’s table.
Nursery Care is available from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon. in the Parish House Lower Level.
Hearing assistance devices are available from the Ushers.
Church School begins at 10:45 a.m. in the Parish House.
VOLUNTARY: Prelude in D major, BWV 532 J.S. Bach
(1685-1750)
Sung by all. Please stand as the procession enters.
The Reverend Dr. Luis León
Rector
Assistant Rector
Assistant Rector
Kaye Edwards
Assistant for
Church Growth
Michael Lodico
Music: Nicaea, John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
THE WORD OF GOD Please continue to stand.
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.
GLORIA Carl Haywood
Congregation sings the Refrain and may join in singing the verses.
Refrain
Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you,
We give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ,
Only son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God.
Refrain
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You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us,
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
Receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of the Father.
Refrain
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Celebrant: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the
confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the
power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith
and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father;
who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.
People: Amen.
Please be seated.
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a
formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God
swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there
was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from
the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there
was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, “Let there be a
dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So
God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the
waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And
there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, “Let the
waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land
appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were
gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said,
“Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind
on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth
vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit
with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there
was morning, the third day. And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the
sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and
for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon
the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule
the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. God set them in the
dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night,
and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And
there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. And God said, “Let the
waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth
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across the dome of the sky.” So God created the great sea monsters and every living
creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged
bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be
fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the
earth.” And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said,
“Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things
and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild
animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that
creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God
said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them
have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the
cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that
creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of
God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God
said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have
dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living
thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant
yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its
fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every
bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the
breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw
everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening
and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished,
and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had
done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God
blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work
that he had done in creation. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth
when they were created.
People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 8 All sing the refrain after the choir, and where indicated.
2 Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
3 You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger. Refrain.
4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
5 What is man that you should be mindful of him?
the son of man that you should seek him out? Refrain.
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6 You have made him but little lower than the angels;
you adorn him with glory and honor;
7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under his feet:
8 All sheep and oxen,
even the wild beasts of the field,
9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea. Refrain.
THE SECOND READING Read by Virginia Bader. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree
with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of
you.
People: Thanks be to God.
HYMN 371 (stanzas 1 and 2) Thou, whose almighty word
Sung by all, standing.
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Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 28:16-20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed
them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came
and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I
have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
HYMN 371 (stanzas 3 and 4) Thou, whose almighty word
Sung by all.
Please be seated.
THE NICENE CREED
Celebrant and People:
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, 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.
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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM VI Led by Holly Sukenik.
Please remain standing.
People: (silence)
Leader: For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For Donald, our President, the leaders of Congress, the Supreme Court, and all
who are in authority; for the people of Afghanistan, South Sudan, Syria,
Venezuela, and the United Kingdom; for this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For refugees and migrants throughout the world, and for all who are in danger,
sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For our companion relationships with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa*
and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for
Holy Trinity, Collington. We also pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for
Mariann, Bishop of Washington, and for all bishops and other ministers.
People: For all who serve God in the Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Donald
Bitsberger who is in hospice.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: Hear us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
* In particular, the Kwasa Centre in the Diocese of the Highveld.
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Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life; for those celebrating a birthday
this week: Ann Andrews, Leonardo Arriaga, Martha Birdseye, Cay Buser, Hall
Carter, Sean Cortopassi, Reese Crochet, Susan Dawson, Anna Ehrich, Amy
Emmert, Miriam Euceda, Alexander Kaye, Peter Koch, Erik Maane, Jennifer
McCann, Matthew McMurray, Robert Olson, Lauren Raab, Mary Raether, Oliver
Lehmann Weng, and Miller Winecoff; for those celebrating an anniversary this
week, especially Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill, Elizabeth and Chris Gardner,
Diane and Howard Melton, Joy and Richard Nathan, and Laura and Sam Patten;
and in thanksgiving for the marriage of Kathryn Elizabeth Pharr and Jonathan
James Nicholas Edwards on June 3 and Kelly Olson and Nathan Miller on June 9.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, especially Junius Kenneth Maxwell who died on
May 28 and Susan Burke who died on June 3, that they may have a place in your
eternal kingdom.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People: Who put their trust in you.
Leader: We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
People: (silence)
Leader 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.
Celebrant: 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.
People: Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be seated.
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(1809-1847)
Above all praise and majesty. Lord, Thou reignest evermore. Hallelujah.
HYMN 367 Round the Lord in glory seated
Sung by all, standing.
Words: Richard Mant (1776-1848)
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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 God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to
you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For with your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in Trinity
of Persons and in Unity of Being; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you,
O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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:
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS (WLP 785) Santo, santo, santo Sung in Spanish and then in English.
Words: Variation on a traditional liturgical text Music: Composer of melody unknown; arr. based on a two-part version as taught by Pablo D. Sosa (b. 1933) Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
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Please 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.
He 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.
People: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Celebrant and People:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Celebrant: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia!
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.
MUSIC AT THE COMMUNION
(1840-1893)
The Summer Choir
Blessed angel spirits offer praise undying, ever crying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
of Sabaoth.
Saints and martyrs praise Thy name, Trinity life-giving, earthborn sorrow leaving
before Thy throne. Ever crying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth.
Father omnipotent, mighty in glory, Christ, Thy son, our savior, who died that we
might live. Holy Spirit, mystic dove dwelling with us evermore; we praise thee,
blessed Trinity.
With the angels’ sacred hymn, all thy might proclaiming, with the mystic cherubim
in songs of praise we join. Holy, holy, holy, join we all in songs of praise for ever:
Hallelujah, Lord God of Sabaoth.
WLP 743 O threefold God of tender unity
Sung by all.
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is to receive
both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please assist the chalice bearer by
guiding the cup to your lips. You may also intinct by dipping the wafer into the
chalice. You may wish to receive the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid
and acceptable way to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer,
simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to receive
the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the communion minister.
If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and be mindful of those near
you when passing the peace or shaking hands as you enter and exit the church.
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Music: Flentge, Carl Flentge Schalk (b. 1929)
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Hymn 428 O all ye works of God, now come
Sung by all.
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Words: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), rev.; para. of A Song of Creation
Music: Irish, melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906
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THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
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.
The Celebrant distributes a communion kit to each Lay Eucharistic Minister saying:
Celebrant: On behalf of God and St. John’s Church, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts
that those whom you will visit may share with us in the communion of Christ’s
Body and Blood.
People: Amen.
THE BLESSING
Celebrant: May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every
side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
People: Amen.
Sung by all, standing.
Words: Alexander Viets Griswold (1766-1843), alt.
Music: Regent Square, Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879); desc. Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971)
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THE DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Alleluia! Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
VOLUNTARY: Fugue in D major, BWV 532 J.S. Bach
TODAY’S GUEST ORGANIST IS JOHN NOTHAFT FROM VIENNA, VA. John is a graduate student at the
Eastman School of Music studying organ performance, and winner of the 2017 Collegiate Organ
Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs.
ASSISTING AT THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE TODAY: Kenny Kraft, Crucifer; Laurie Adams and Jack Reiffer,
Chalice Bearers; Lilibet Hagel and Richard Young, Greeters; Katherine Kyle, Elizabeth Lewis,
and Sherill Mason, Flower Guild; Robin Anderson, Assistant Head Usher; Tony Anikeeff, Matt
Hallett, Nora Rigby, Adrienne Usher, Chip Usher, and Jonathan Wakely, Ushers.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the marriage of
Kelly Olson and Nathan Miller on June 9.
REFRESHMENTS will be served in front of the church following the 10:30 a.m. service, weather
permitting.
A TOUR OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH will be offered after the 10:30 a.m. service. If you are interested, please
join Betty van Iersel at the pulpit following the service.
RECYCLING of Order of Service Bulletins paper is good stewardship. If you wish, please leave them at
the end of the pew after the service.
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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD
THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH,
WE THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2017.
(as of June 7, 2017)
David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis
Merrell & Preston Cherouny
Katherine & Patrick Hanniford
Gerry Hughes
Chris & Barbara Wall
Monday June 12
6:30 p.m. AA
Tuesday June 13
Wednesday June 14
12:00 noon AA
Thursday June 15
12:00 noon DA
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily—The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo
9:15 a.m. Nursery
9:30 a.m. Summer Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist—Sermon—The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo
Summer Church School
11:45 a.m. Hospitality Hour
1:00 p.m. Oracin Vespertina
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m.
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Our Summer Sunday School begins today and will meet
through July 30 with our one-room class for grades pre-K
through five. Children will be learning lessons based on a
reading in church that day, and will play games, participate in
activities, and sing songs related to the day’s reading.
Summer Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. on the second
floor of the Parish House. Students will come in to church to
join their families for Communion. If you would like more
information, please email the Rev. Sarah Miller at
[email protected].
JOIN THE SUMMER CHOIR! Singers, whether experienced or not-so-experienced, are
invited to sing in the choir on Sunday mornings at St. John's,
through Labor Day Weekend. Members of both the St.
John's and Parish Choirs will be on hand to lend their voices
as well, and you may sing for one or all Sundays. The
rehearsal begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp each Sunday morning in
the church, to prepare for the 10:30 a.m. service. Please
contact Michael Lodico at michael.lodico@stjohns-
dc.org to learn more about Summer Choir and the music
program.
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
Sunday, June 25, 1:35 p.m.
The Lafayette Fellowship invites you to join us at the ballpark
for a Nationals game. Tickets are $32 each and can be
purchased by contacting the Rev. Andy Olivo at
[email protected]. Going on your own to a
Nationals game? Visit nationals.com/vip and enter code
STJOHN to receive a discount on your tickets and a portion
of the sale will be given to St. John’s Church.
BAPTISM SERVICES
with the clergy are as follows:
• September 10, 9:00 a.m.; Thursday,
September 7, 7:00 p.m.
November 2, 7:00 p.m.
If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism
for yourself, please contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at
[email protected]. Please note that the parents
or grandparents of children being baptized must be active,
pledging members of St. John’s. Adults interested in baptism
for themselves must attend the Rector’s Adult Inquirers’ Class
and be active, pledging participants in the life of the parish.
ST. JOHN’S SOUTH AFRICA TRIP TO
THE KWASA CENTRE
October 6-14, 2017 St. John’s will travel again to the Kwasa Centre in South
Africa this fall. The Rector will lead the trip, which will
include spending time at the Kwasa Centre with the Ven.
Sharron Dinnie and her parishioners at St. Peter and St. Paul’s
Anglican Church, as well as visits to the Apartheid Museum, a
Soweto Tour, and an overnight safari at the Pilanesberg Game
Reserve. If you have questions or are interested in being
part of the pilgrimage, please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo
at [email protected] or at 202-347-8766, ext.
307.
TWO EASY WAYS TO HELP OTHERS
• The empty casserole pans in the Parish House are waiting to
be filled with food for our partnership with So Others Might
Eat (S.O.M.E.). St. John’s is committed to sending food once
a month to S.O.M.E. to be served in a meal program for
homeless and low-income persons in D.C. Participation is
easy and flexible! Pick up an empty casserole pan in the
Parish House, fill it with a casserole, and drop it off in the
freezer near the dining room soda machine. A parishioner
picks up all the casseroles once a month and drops them off at
the meal site.
homeless shelters. Place them in the basket in the connector
between the Church and the Parish House.
PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of
our life together. We invite you to add yourself, family, or
friends to the parish prayer list. Other than birthdays,
anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will
appear for four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name
to be on the prayer list for a shorter or longer period of time,
please let us know. We are going to begin listing in
parentheses the name of the person requesting prayers for
family and friends who are not members of the congregation.
To add a name to the prayer list, please contact the Rev.
Andy Olivo at [email protected].
FLOWER DELIVERIES
Help brighten the day of parishioners who can’t be with us by
taking them flowers, located in the side chapel. A card is
attached to each vase with contact information. Thank you for
checking to see if a delivery address is convenient for you.
Flowers need to be delivered on Porter Street NW,
Washington, DC; Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA; Adams Street
NE, Washington, DC; and Western Avenue, Chevy Chase
concerns of this congregation, especially:
Those who are sick or recovering:
From our parish: Lyle Elder, Chet Grey, Barney Malloy,
Tiffany Manchester, Jim Mullins, Robert Pahnke, Betty Van
Iersel, Ann von der Lippe, and Samuel Wakely.
Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki
Allen), Carol Balerna (Judy McKevitt), Joe Balerna (Judy
McKevitt), Gianna Balerna (Judy McKevitt), Ed Barels (Ellen
Parke), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Bill Clark (Clark
Ervin), Marcia Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Craig Edmonds
(Ellen Parke), Phil Faris (Caroline Faris), William Frew
Conderman (Margo Arnold), Holly Deland (Lu León), Henry
Farrington (Samuel Watson), Brian Flanagan (Carol Cole
Flanagan), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Jane Hague (Bill
Hague), Craig Harmon (Judy McKevitt), Christy Long (Karen
Zachary), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), James Millin
(Cay Buser), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy Nicola
(Cynthia Walker), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Audrey
Outten (Catherine Outten), Elizabeth Jane Pearson (Celia
Thompson), Daniel Peterson (Gay Pasley), Dona Poultices
(Betty van Iersel), Edward Rebok (Ellen Parke), Candi
Forester-Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby),
Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Bruce Wallace
(Gay Pasley), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van
Iersel).
Friends and family of our parish: Julie Howell (Cynthia
Walker), Tracy Margelot (Barbara Van Woerkom), Betty
Mauldin (Susan Welch), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen),
and William Singer (Emily Lucio).
Those who are in hospice:
From our parish: Donald Bitsberger.
Those who died:
Friends and family of our parish: Junius Kenneth Maxwell
who died on May 28 and Susan Burke who died on June 3.
Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week:
Ann Andrews, Leonardo Arriaga, Martha Birdseye, Cay
Buser, Hall Carter, Sean Cortopassi, Reese Crochet, Susan
Dawson, Anna Ehrich, Amy Emmert, Miriam Euceda,
Alexander Kaye, Peter Koch, Erik Maane, Jennifer McCann,
Matthew McMurray, Robert Olson, Lauren Raab, Mary
Raether, Oliver Lehmann Weng, and Miller Winecoff.
Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week:
Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill, Elizabeth and Chris
Gardner, Diane and Howard Melton, Joy and Richard Nathan,
and Laura and Sam Patten.
Those who are deployed:
Friends and family of our parish: CPT Kerry Fredrich (Bob
and Tammi Hoback).
Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the
clergy at St. John’s via email as soon as you can with
corrections, additions, and updates on status.
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ST. JOHN’S NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS
In order to make online payments to St. John’s easier, we have instituted a new, streamlined process.
Payments for pledges and other types of donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at
https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address and creating a password. The
password should contain a combination of at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit cards and echecks or ACH direct
debits from your account. Just select your preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the
fund to which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be executed this way, or automatic
recurring payments can be arranged by following the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also
keeps track of your payments. We encourage you to use this method of making payments and to let our
financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that you will switch to online payments at a certain date.
Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will receive prompts on your device
screen for completing the process.
Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. John’s still wants to receive your pledge. Pledging
can be done online at our website. By making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial
commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. John’s, but they are also providing vital information to our
Clergy and Vestry needed to plan the budget.
If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church office, 202-347-8766.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
Our baptism as Christians calls us to ministry. The Education for Ministry program provides
participants with a deeper preparation to carry out that ministry. Sponsored by the University of the
South’s School of Theology, and supported by this diocese and parish, EfM offers an in-depth study of
Christianity through reading, reflection, prayer, and sharing in a supportive community of faith. EfM
is much more than “book learning,” for it seeks to integrate our Christian heritage with our own life
experiences through theological reflection.
The graduate-level curriculum offers the core of seminary studies – Old Testament, New Testament,
church history and modern theology. While EfM is a four year program, it requires a commitment to
only one year at a time, with annual registration. If you must interrupt your studies for any reason, you
can resume them at any time, and in most any place (even online). Each class meets weekly in seminar
for three hours during the academic year. The annual cost is $375; however, scholarships are available
and expense should deter no one.
A few spaces will be available in fall 2017. For more information, please return the form below to
the Parish House, or speak with clergy or with mentors Joanne Hutton (703 282-4964,
[email protected]) or Lyle Elder (703 307-1133, [email protected]).
I want to learn more about Education for Ministry. Please contact me.
a warm welcome to St. John’s.
We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who you are and how we can best serve you
by filling out a “Welcome” card and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and joining us for
the coffee hour following the service.
We welcome families with young children at our worship services. Children’s Worship Bulletins are available
from the ushers as you enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for children under age
three is provided on Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The nursery is located next to the elevator on the
lower level of the Parish House. Take the elevator or stairs to the basement. We also offer Summer Church
School during the 10:30 a.m. service through July 30 for children ages three through ten.
All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy Eucharist. Parents may decide if their
children receive the bread and/or wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest at the
altar by crossing their arms across their chest.
Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See photos from St. John’s musical
performances, special events, meetings, Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the
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FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHN’S FOR THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE.
EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.
FLOWER MEMORIALS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE ALTAR, CHAPEL, OR NARTHEX FLOWERS for
Sunday services, in memory of or thanksgiving for a person or event, please contact the parish office at
202-347-8766. The cost for flowers is as follows: Altar–$110, Chapel–$55, Narthex–$55, and Entire
Church-$220. Please send a check, made out to St. John’s Church, Attn: Flower Fund, to the church
office.
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1525 H Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1005
Telephone 202-347-8766 Fax 202-347-3446
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Welcome!
AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, we believe Christ is calling us to be a renewed church in a changing world.
Empowered by the Spirit of God, we respond to Jesus’ call as we deepen our bond with Christ through
worship, become a community where all are accepted, and work together as laity and clergy to do God’s
work in the world.
ST JOHN’S WAS ORGANIZED IN 1815 to serve as a parish church for Episcopalians residing in the
neighborhoods in the west end of the District of Columbia. Its cornerstone was laid on September 14, 1815,
and it was consecrated on December 27, 1816. Beginning with James Madison, every person who has held
the office of President of the United States has attended a service at the church. Several Presidents have
been communicants. Thus, St. John’s is often referred to as the “Church of the Presidents.” Pew 54 is the
President’s Pew. The architect of the church was Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who assisted in the rebuilding
of the U.S. Capitol and the White House after the War of 1812. Twenty-five of the stained glass windows
in St. John’s were designed and executed by artisans of the noted Lorin firm of Chartres, France.
BROCHURES DESCRIBING PARISH LIFE, the history of St. John’s, and the Episcopal denomination can be
found in the church entrance. If you are visiting, please fill out the visitor information card found at the
end of each pew to enable us to welcome you personally into the life of our parish.
ST JOHN’S WEBSITE WWW.STJOHNS-DC.ORG has up-to-date information about the Church including the
weekly calendar, the Sunday service schedule, Adult Forum speakers and topics, the music calendar and
newsworthy events.
Schoeneman, Thom Sinclair, Anne
Wood.
Staff
Assistant Sextons
Telephone 202 347-8766
fax 202 347-3446
All who seek God are welcome at God’s table.
Nursery Care is available from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon. in the Parish House Lower Level.
Hearing assistance devices are available from the Ushers.
Church School begins at 10:45 a.m. in the Parish House.
VOLUNTARY: Prelude in D major, BWV 532 J.S. Bach
(1685-1750)
Sung by all. Please stand as the procession enters.
The Reverend Dr. Luis León
Rector
Assistant Rector
Assistant Rector
Kaye Edwards
Assistant for
Church Growth
Michael Lodico
Music: Nicaea, John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
THE WORD OF GOD Please continue to stand.
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.
GLORIA Carl Haywood
Congregation sings the Refrain and may join in singing the verses.
Refrain
Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you,
We give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ,
Only son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God.
Refrain
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You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us,
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
Receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of the Father.
Refrain
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Celebrant: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the
confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the
power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith
and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father;
who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever.
People: Amen.
Please be seated.
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a
formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God
swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there
was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from
the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there
was evening and there was morning, the first day. And God said, “Let there be a
dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” So
God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the
waters that were above the dome. And it was so. God called the dome Sky. And
there was evening and there was morning, the second day. And God said, “Let the
waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land
appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were
gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. Then God said,
“Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind
on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so. The earth brought forth
vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit
with the seed in it. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there
was morning, the third day. And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the
sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and
for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon
the earth.” And it was so. God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule
the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. God set them in the
dome of the sky to give light upon the earth, to rule over the day and over the night,
and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And
there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day. And God said, “Let the
waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth
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across the dome of the sky.” So God created the great sea monsters and every living
creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged
bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, “Be
fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the
earth.” And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day. And God said,
“Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things
and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild
animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that
creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good. Then God
said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them
have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the
cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that
creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of
God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them, and God
said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have
dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living
thing that moves upon the earth.” God said, “See, I have given you every plant
yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its
fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every
bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the
breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw
everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening
and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished,
and all their multitude. And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had
done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. So God
blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work
that he had done in creation. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth
when they were created.
People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 8 All sing the refrain after the choir, and where indicated.
2 Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
3 You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger. Refrain.
4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
5 What is man that you should be mindful of him?
the son of man that you should seek him out? Refrain.
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6 You have made him but little lower than the angels;
you adorn him with glory and honor;
7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under his feet:
8 All sheep and oxen,
even the wild beasts of the field,
9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea. Refrain.
THE SECOND READING Read by Virginia Bader. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree
with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of
you.
People: Thanks be to God.
HYMN 371 (stanzas 1 and 2) Thou, whose almighty word
Sung by all, standing.
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Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 28:16-20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed
them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came
and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I
have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
HYMN 371 (stanzas 3 and 4) Thou, whose almighty word
Sung by all.
Please be seated.
THE NICENE CREED
Celebrant and People:
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, 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.
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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, FORM VI Led by Holly Sukenik.
Please remain standing.
People: (silence)
Leader: For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Leader: For Donald, our President, the leaders of Congress, the Supreme Court, and all
who are in authority; for the people of Afghanistan, South Sudan, Syria,
Venezuela, and the United Kingdom; for this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Leader: For refugees and migrants throughout the world, and for all who are in danger,
sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For our companion relationships with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa*
and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for
Holy Trinity, Collington. We also pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for
Mariann, Bishop of Washington, and for all bishops and other ministers.
People: For all who serve God in the Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Donald
Bitsberger who is in hospice.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: Hear us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
* In particular, the Kwasa Centre in the Diocese of the Highveld.
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Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life; for those celebrating a birthday
this week: Ann Andrews, Leonardo Arriaga, Martha Birdseye, Cay Buser, Hall
Carter, Sean Cortopassi, Reese Crochet, Susan Dawson, Anna Ehrich, Amy
Emmert, Miriam Euceda, Alexander Kaye, Peter Koch, Erik Maane, Jennifer
McCann, Matthew McMurray, Robert Olson, Lauren Raab, Mary Raether, Oliver
Lehmann Weng, and Miller Winecoff; for those celebrating an anniversary this
week, especially Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill, Elizabeth and Chris Gardner,
Diane and Howard Melton, Joy and Richard Nathan, and Laura and Sam Patten;
and in thanksgiving for the marriage of Kathryn Elizabeth Pharr and Jonathan
James Nicholas Edwards on June 3 and Kelly Olson and Nathan Miller on June 9.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, especially Junius Kenneth Maxwell who died on
May 28 and Susan Burke who died on June 3, that they may have a place in your
eternal kingdom.
People: (The people may add their own petitions silently or aloud.)
Leader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People: Who put their trust in you.
Leader: We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
People: (silence)
Leader 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.
Celebrant: 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.
People: Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be seated.
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Above all praise and majesty. Lord, Thou reignest evermore. Hallelujah.
HYMN 367 Round the Lord in glory seated
Sung by all, standing.
Words: Richard Mant (1776-1848)
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
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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 God thanks and praise.
Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to
you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
For with your co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one God, one Lord, in Trinity
of Persons and in Unity of Being; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you,
O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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:
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS (WLP 785) Santo, santo, santo Sung in Spanish and then in English.
Words: Variation on a traditional liturgical text Music: Composer of melody unknown; arr. based on a two-part version as taught by Pablo D. Sosa (b. 1933) Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
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Please 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.
He 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.
People: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Celebrant and People:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Celebrant: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia!
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.
MUSIC AT THE COMMUNION
(1840-1893)
The Summer Choir
Blessed angel spirits offer praise undying, ever crying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
of Sabaoth.
Saints and martyrs praise Thy name, Trinity life-giving, earthborn sorrow leaving
before Thy throne. Ever crying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth.
Father omnipotent, mighty in glory, Christ, Thy son, our savior, who died that we
might live. Holy Spirit, mystic dove dwelling with us evermore; we praise thee,
blessed Trinity.
With the angels’ sacred hymn, all thy might proclaiming, with the mystic cherubim
in songs of praise we join. Holy, holy, holy, join we all in songs of praise for ever:
Hallelujah, Lord God of Sabaoth.
WLP 743 O threefold God of tender unity
Sung by all.
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is to receive
both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please assist the chalice bearer by
guiding the cup to your lips. You may also intinct by dipping the wafer into the
chalice. You may wish to receive the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid
and acceptable way to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer,
simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to receive
the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the communion minister.
If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and be mindful of those near
you when passing the peace or shaking hands as you enter and exit the church.
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Music: Flentge, Carl Flentge Schalk (b. 1929)
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
Hymn 428 O all ye works of God, now come
Sung by all.
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Words: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), rev.; para. of A Song of Creation
Music: Irish, melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER
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.
The Celebrant distributes a communion kit to each Lay Eucharistic Minister saying:
Celebrant: On behalf of God and St. John’s Church, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts
that those whom you will visit may share with us in the communion of Christ’s
Body and Blood.
People: Amen.
THE BLESSING
Celebrant: May God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every
side, and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
People: Amen.
Sung by all, standing.
Words: Alexander Viets Griswold (1766-1843), alt.
Music: Regent Square, Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879); desc. Craig Sellar Lang (1891-1971)
Copyright: Reprinted under Onelicense.net # A-701275.
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THE DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Alleluia! Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
VOLUNTARY: Fugue in D major, BWV 532 J.S. Bach
TODAY’S GUEST ORGANIST IS JOHN NOTHAFT FROM VIENNA, VA. John is a graduate student at the
Eastman School of Music studying organ performance, and winner of the 2017 Collegiate Organ
Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs.
ASSISTING AT THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE TODAY: Kenny Kraft, Crucifer; Laurie Adams and Jack Reiffer,
Chalice Bearers; Lilibet Hagel and Richard Young, Greeters; Katherine Kyle, Elizabeth Lewis,
and Sherill Mason, Flower Guild; Robin Anderson, Assistant Head Usher; Tony Anikeeff, Matt
Hallett, Nora Rigby, Adrienne Usher, Chip Usher, and Jonathan Wakely, Ushers.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the marriage of
Kelly Olson and Nathan Miller on June 9.
REFRESHMENTS will be served in front of the church following the 10:30 a.m. service, weather
permitting.
A TOUR OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH will be offered after the 10:30 a.m. service. If you are interested, please
join Betty van Iersel at the pulpit following the service.
RECYCLING of Order of Service Bulletins paper is good stewardship. If you wish, please leave them at
the end of the pew after the service.
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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD
THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH,
WE THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2017.
(as of June 7, 2017)
David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis
Merrell & Preston Cherouny
Katherine & Patrick Hanniford
Gerry Hughes
Chris & Barbara Wall
Monday June 12
6:30 p.m. AA
Tuesday June 13
Wednesday June 14
12:00 noon AA
Thursday June 15
12:00 noon DA
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily—The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo
9:15 a.m. Nursery
9:30 a.m. Summer Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist—Sermon—The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo
Summer Church School
11:45 a.m. Hospitality Hour
1:00 p.m. Oracin Vespertina
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m.
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Our Summer Sunday School begins today and will meet
through July 30 with our one-room class for grades pre-K
through five. Children will be learning lessons based on a
reading in church that day, and will play games, participate in
activities, and sing songs related to the day’s reading.
Summer Sunday School starts at 10:30 a.m. on the second
floor of the Parish House. Students will come in to church to
join their families for Communion. If you would like more
information, please email the Rev. Sarah Miller at
[email protected].
JOIN THE SUMMER CHOIR! Singers, whether experienced or not-so-experienced, are
invited to sing in the choir on Sunday mornings at St. John's,
through Labor Day Weekend. Members of both the St.
John's and Parish Choirs will be on hand to lend their voices
as well, and you may sing for one or all Sundays. The
rehearsal begins at 9:30 a.m. sharp each Sunday morning in
the church, to prepare for the 10:30 a.m. service. Please
contact Michael Lodico at michael.lodico@stjohns-
dc.org to learn more about Summer Choir and the music
program.
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
Sunday, June 25, 1:35 p.m.
The Lafayette Fellowship invites you to join us at the ballpark
for a Nationals game. Tickets are $32 each and can be
purchased by contacting the Rev. Andy Olivo at
[email protected]. Going on your own to a
Nationals game? Visit nationals.com/vip and enter code
STJOHN to receive a discount on your tickets and a portion
of the sale will be given to St. John’s Church.
BAPTISM SERVICES
with the clergy are as follows:
• September 10, 9:00 a.m.; Thursday,
September 7, 7:00 p.m.
November 2, 7:00 p.m.
If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism
for yourself, please contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at
[email protected]. Please note that the parents
or grandparents of children being baptized must be active,
pledging members of St. John’s. Adults interested in baptism
for themselves must attend the Rector’s Adult Inquirers’ Class
and be active, pledging participants in the life of the parish.
ST. JOHN’S SOUTH AFRICA TRIP TO
THE KWASA CENTRE
October 6-14, 2017 St. John’s will travel again to the Kwasa Centre in South
Africa this fall. The Rector will lead the trip, which will
include spending time at the Kwasa Centre with the Ven.
Sharron Dinnie and her parishioners at St. Peter and St. Paul’s
Anglican Church, as well as visits to the Apartheid Museum, a
Soweto Tour, and an overnight safari at the Pilanesberg Game
Reserve. If you have questions or are interested in being
part of the pilgrimage, please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo
at [email protected] or at 202-347-8766, ext.
307.
TWO EASY WAYS TO HELP OTHERS
• The empty casserole pans in the Parish House are waiting to
be filled with food for our partnership with So Others Might
Eat (S.O.M.E.). St. John’s is committed to sending food once
a month to S.O.M.E. to be served in a meal program for
homeless and low-income persons in D.C. Participation is
easy and flexible! Pick up an empty casserole pan in the
Parish House, fill it with a casserole, and drop it off in the
freezer near the dining room soda machine. A parishioner
picks up all the casseroles once a month and drops them off at
the meal site.
homeless shelters. Place them in the basket in the connector
between the Church and the Parish House.
PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of
our life together. We invite you to add yourself, family, or
friends to the parish prayer list. Other than birthdays,
anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will
appear for four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name
to be on the prayer list for a shorter or longer period of time,
please let us know. We are going to begin listing in
parentheses the name of the person requesting prayers for
family and friends who are not members of the congregation.
To add a name to the prayer list, please contact the Rev.
Andy Olivo at [email protected].
FLOWER DELIVERIES
Help brighten the day of parishioners who can’t be with us by
taking them flowers, located in the side chapel. A card is
attached to each vase with contact information. Thank you for
checking to see if a delivery address is convenient for you.
Flowers need to be delivered on Porter Street NW,
Washington, DC; Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA; Adams Street
NE, Washington, DC; and Western Avenue, Chevy Chase
concerns of this congregation, especially:
Those who are sick or recovering:
From our parish: Lyle Elder, Chet Grey, Barney Malloy,
Tiffany Manchester, Jim Mullins, Robert Pahnke, Betty Van
Iersel, Ann von der Lippe, and Samuel Wakely.
Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki
Allen), Carol Balerna (Judy McKevitt), Joe Balerna (Judy
McKevitt), Gianna Balerna (Judy McKevitt), Ed Barels (Ellen
Parke), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Bill Clark (Clark
Ervin), Marcia Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Craig Edmonds
(Ellen Parke), Phil Faris (Caroline Faris), William Frew
Conderman (Margo Arnold), Holly Deland (Lu León), Henry
Farrington (Samuel Watson), Brian Flanagan (Carol Cole
Flanagan), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Jane Hague (Bill
Hague), Craig Harmon (Judy McKevitt), Christy Long (Karen
Zachary), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), James Millin
(Cay Buser), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy Nicola
(Cynthia Walker), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Audrey
Outten (Catherine Outten), Elizabeth Jane Pearson (Celia
Thompson), Daniel Peterson (Gay Pasley), Dona Poultices
(Betty van Iersel), Edward Rebok (Ellen Parke), Candi
Forester-Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby),
Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Bruce Wallace
(Gay Pasley), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van
Iersel).
Friends and family of our parish: Julie Howell (Cynthia
Walker), Tracy Margelot (Barbara Van Woerkom), Betty
Mauldin (Susan Welch), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen),
and William Singer (Emily Lucio).
Those who are in hospice:
From our parish: Donald Bitsberger.
Those who died:
Friends and family of our parish: Junius Kenneth Maxwell
who died on May 28 and Susan Burke who died on June 3.
Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week:
Ann Andrews, Leonardo Arriaga, Martha Birdseye, Cay
Buser, Hall Carter, Sean Cortopassi, Reese Crochet, Susan
Dawson, Anna Ehrich, Amy Emmert, Miriam Euceda,
Alexander Kaye, Peter Koch, Erik Maane, Jennifer McCann,
Matthew McMurray, Robert Olson, Lauren Raab, Mary
Raether, Oliver Lehmann Weng, and Miller Winecoff.
Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week:
Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill, Elizabeth and Chris
Gardner, Diane and Howard Melton, Joy and Richard Nathan,
and Laura and Sam Patten.
Those who are deployed:
Friends and family of our parish: CPT Kerry Fredrich (Bob
and Tammi Hoback).
Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the
clergy at St. John’s via email as soon as you can with
corrections, additions, and updates on status.
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ST. JOHN’S NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS
In order to make online payments to St. John’s easier, we have instituted a new, streamlined process.
Payments for pledges and other types of donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at
https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address and creating a password. The
password should contain a combination of at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit cards and echecks or ACH direct
debits from your account. Just select your preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the
fund to which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be executed this way, or automatic
recurring payments can be arranged by following the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also
keeps track of your payments. We encourage you to use this method of making payments and to let our
financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that you will switch to online payments at a certain date.
Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will receive prompts on your device
screen for completing the process.
Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. John’s still wants to receive your pledge. Pledging
can be done online at our website. By making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial
commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. John’s, but they are also providing vital information to our
Clergy and Vestry needed to plan the budget.
If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church office, 202-347-8766.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
Our baptism as Christians calls us to ministry. The Education for Ministry program provides
participants with a deeper preparation to carry out that ministry. Sponsored by the University of the
South’s School of Theology, and supported by this diocese and parish, EfM offers an in-depth study of
Christianity through reading, reflection, prayer, and sharing in a supportive community of faith. EfM
is much more than “book learning,” for it seeks to integrate our Christian heritage with our own life
experiences through theological reflection.
The graduate-level curriculum offers the core of seminary studies – Old Testament, New Testament,
church history and modern theology. While EfM is a four year program, it requires a commitment to
only one year at a time, with annual registration. If you must interrupt your studies for any reason, you
can resume them at any time, and in most any place (even online). Each class meets weekly in seminar
for three hours during the academic year. The annual cost is $375; however, scholarships are available
and expense should deter no one.
A few spaces will be available in fall 2017. For more information, please return the form below to
the Parish House, or speak with clergy or with mentors Joanne Hutton (703 282-4964,
[email protected]) or Lyle Elder (703 307-1133, [email protected]).
I want to learn more about Education for Ministry. Please contact me.
a warm welcome to St. John’s.
We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who you are and how we can best serve you
by filling out a “Welcome” card and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and joining us for
the coffee hour following the service.
We welcome families with young children at our worship services. Children’s Worship Bulletins are available
from the ushers as you enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for children under age
three is provided on Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The nursery is located next to the elevator on the
lower level of the Parish House. Take the elevator or stairs to the basement. We also offer Summer Church
School during the 10:30 a.m. service through July 30 for children ages three through ten.
All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy Eucharist. Parents may decide if their
children receive the bread and/or wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest at the
altar by crossing their arms across their chest.
Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See photos from St. John’s musical
performances, special events, meetings, Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the
first time through the touch of a button on your smartphone. Help St. John’s capture each moment by submitting
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FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHN’S FOR THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE.
EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.
FLOWER MEMORIALS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE ALTAR, CHAPEL, OR NARTHEX FLOWERS for
Sunday services, in memory of or thanksgiving for a person or event, please contact the parish office at
202-347-8766. The cost for flowers is as follows: Altar–$110, Chapel–$55, Narthex–$55, and Entire
Church-$220. Please send a check, made out to St. John’s Church, Attn: Flower Fund, to the church
office.
Name__________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________
1525 H Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1005
Telephone 202-347-8766 Fax 202-347-3446
http://www.stjohns-dc.org/
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Welcome!
AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, we believe Christ is calling us to be a renewed church in a changing world.
Empowered by the Spirit of God, we respond to Jesus’ call as we deepen our bond with Christ through
worship, become a community where all are accepted, and work together as laity and clergy to do God’s
work in the world.
ST JOHN’S WAS ORGANIZED IN 1815 to serve as a parish church for Episcopalians residing in the
neighborhoods in the west end of the District of Columbia. Its cornerstone was laid on September 14, 1815,
and it was consecrated on December 27, 1816. Beginning with James Madison, every person who has held
the office of President of the United States has attended a service at the church. Several Presidents have
been communicants. Thus, St. John’s is often referred to as the “Church of the Presidents.” Pew 54 is the
President’s Pew. The architect of the church was Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who assisted in the rebuilding
of the U.S. Capitol and the White House after the War of 1812. Twenty-five of the stained glass windows
in St. John’s were designed and executed by artisans of the noted Lorin firm of Chartres, France.
BROCHURES DESCRIBING PARISH LIFE, the history of St. John’s, and the Episcopal denomination can be
found in the church entrance. If you are visiting, please fill out the visitor information card found at the
end of each pew to enable us to welcome you personally into the life of our parish.
ST JOHN’S WEBSITE WWW.STJOHNS-DC.ORG has up-to-date information about the Church including the
weekly calendar, the Sunday service schedule, Adult Forum speakers and topics, the music calendar and
newsworthy events.
Schoeneman, Thom Sinclair, Anne
Wood.
Staff
Assistant Sextons
Telephone 202 347-8766
fax 202 347-3446