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NOVEMBER 8TH, 2020 – 9:30 A.M.

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

DECEMBER 6TH, 2020 – 9:30 A.M.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT

CELEBRANT & PREACHER THE REVEREND ROSE COHEN HASSAN

INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

160 WEST SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079 PHONE: 973-763-2355 FAX: 973-763-1120

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THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH:

The first & second candles on the Advent Wreath are lit.

THE OPENING HYMN:

“COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS”

THE HYMNAL: #66

1. Come, Thou long-expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee.

2. Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart.

3. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

4. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE KYRIE THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 356 Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Celebrant: Lord, have mercy. THE COLLECT THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 211

The collect is the prayer appointed for each Sunday that “collects” or captures the theme of the day or season of the Church year. It summarizes the attributes of God as revealed in the scriptures for the day.

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Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE FIRST READING

ISAIAH 40:1-11

Reader: A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.

Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her

that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid,

that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.

A voice cries out:

“In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low;

the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

A voice says, “Cry out!”

And I said, “What shall I cry?”

All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field.

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The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass.

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever.

Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings;

lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear;

say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

See, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him;

his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms,

and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People: Thanks be to God.

THE PSALM

PSALM 85: 1-2, 8-13 Bendedixisti

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 708

1 You have been gracious to your land, O LORD, *

you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.

2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people *

and blotted out all their sins.

8 I will listen to what the LORD God is saying, *

for he is speaking peace to his faithful people

and to those who turn their hearts to him.

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9 Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, *

that his glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth have met together; *

righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth shall spring up from the earth, *

and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 The LORD will indeed grant prosperity, *

and our land will yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him, *

and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.

THE SECOND READING

2 PETER 3:8-15A

Reader: A reading from the second letter of St. Paul.

Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.

Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.

Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.

Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

People: Thanks be to God.

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THE HOLY GOSPEL

MARK 1: 1-8

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to St. Mark. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

As it is written in the prophet Isaiah,

“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,

who will prepare your way;

the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:

‘Prepare the way of the Lord,

make his paths straight,’”

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON REVEREND ROSE

THE NICENE CREED THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 358

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

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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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE:

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 383

The Leader and People pray responsively

Leader: With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

Leader: For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy. Leader: For Carlye our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the

Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.

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Leader: For Donald our President and Joseph our President-elect, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For this village of South Orange, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or through outer space], The names of those traveling are requested.

When all are named, the following is prayed in unison:

O God, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: preserve those who travel, in particular, all who are risking their lives by travelling to work during this Pandemic; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Leader: Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: For the concerns of the members of this congregation.

The People may add their own petitions either silently or aloud, after the names on the PowerPoint are read.

When all are named, the Leader continues:

Leader: Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Leader: For the thanksgivings of the members of this Congregation:


The names of people celebrating birthdays are requested after other thanksgivings have been completed.


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For Birthdays:

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase. Bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall. And in their hearts may your peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The names of people celebrating anniversaries are requested.


For Anniversaries:

Gracious God, we remember with great thanksgiving the vows of love and commitment to you and to each other made by these persons N. and N. who are before us this day. We pray for your continued blessing and we pray that they may learn from both their joys and their sorrows, and discover constantly new riches in their life together in you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed,


When all are named, the Leader continues:

Leader: Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.

Leader: For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.


Leader: That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.

People: To thee, O Lord our God.

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The Celebrant continues by praying one of the collects…

THE CONFESSION


The Deacon or Celebrant says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept. Minister and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

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THE PEACE

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS During this time of pandemic, when we are worshiping via Zoom, please remember that "The Earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it". (Psalm 24:1)

Your pledges and offerings can be mailed into the Church, St. Andrew & Holy Communion, 160 W. South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079.

Thank you so much. AT THE OFFERTORY:

“TELL OUT, MY SOUL, THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD!” THE HYMNAL: #438

1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; Tender to me the promise of His Word; In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.

2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His Name! Make known His might, the deeds His arm has done; His mercy sure, from age to age the same; His holy Name, the Lord, the Mighty One.

3. Tell out, my soul,

the greatness of His might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, The hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of His Word! Firm is His promise, and His mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To children’s children and forevermore!

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER D THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (BCP): PAGE 372

The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever.

Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance.

Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we say,

Celebrant and People

THE SANCTUS THE HYMNAL: S 114 HEALEY WILLAN Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death.

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In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.

Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.”

Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you.


We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God.

The Celebrant continues

Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy

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catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

[Remember (NN. and) all who minister in your Church.] [Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth. ][Remember __________.] [Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into the place of eternal joy and light.]

And grant that we may find our inheritance with [the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, with St. Andrew and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER


Celebrant: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, All: 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.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD


Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from actually receiving Holy Communion.

The presider invites the following prayer to be said.

Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

(St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)

THE COMMUNION HYMN “IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME EAT THIS BREAD” LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING (LEVAS): #149

1. In remembrance of Me eat this bread In remembrance of Me drink this wine In remembrance of Me pray for the time When God’s own will is done

2. In remembrance of me heal the sick In remembrance of me feed the poor In remembrance of me open the door And let your brother in, let him in

3. Take eat and be comforted

Drink and remember too That this is my body and precious blood Shed for you, shed for you

4. In remembrance of me always love In remembrance of me don’t look above But in your heart, in your heart, Look in your heart for God Do this in remembrance of Me Do this in remembrance of Me In remembrance of Me

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER


Celebrant: Let us pray.

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Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BLESSING

THE CLOSING HYMN “SOON AND VERY SOON” LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING (LEVAS): #14

REFRAIN: Hallelujah, hallelujah, We are going to see the King.

1. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King, Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King, [REFRAIN]

2. No more crying there, We are going to see the King, No more crying there, We are going to see the King. No more crying there, We are going to see the King, [REFRAIN]

3. No more dying there,

We are going to see the King, No more dying there, We are going to see the King. No more dying there, We are going to see the King, [REFRAIN]

4. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King, Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King, [REFRAIN] Soon and very soon, We’ll see the King!

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THE DISMISSAL The Celebrant dismisses the People.

The Mass is ended, our service in the world continues.

All music copyright: one-license number 735325-A

ASSISTING IN TODAY’S SERVICE

READERS Joe Fox ( L ) Cecille Taylor-Simpson ( I )

MUSIC Donald Morris

ALTAR GUILD Phil Copp

TECHNICAL VERGERS Kelly Krick Jerry Spanarkel

THE STAFF

All the People of God, Ministers The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop The Right Reverend Carlye J. Hughes, Bishop of the Diocese of Newark The Reverend Rose Cohen Hassan, Interim Priest-in-Charge Donald C. Morris, Director of Music Patrice M. Henderson, Part-time Parish Administrator Vanessa Beazer, Parish Social Worker Jennifer Bailey & Madeline Thigpen, Sunday School Teachers Vanessa Beazer & Nancy Farrell, Youth Group Facilitators Kathy Yamaoka, Confirmation Class Facilitator

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THE WARDENS

Paula Cappel, Senior Warden (201-341-4818), Class of 2021 Jerrick Rutherford, Junior Warden (631-384-2005), Class of 2022

THE VESTRY

CLASS OF 2021: Joe Fox, Kelly Krick, Christian Nwigwe, Debora Pitman CLASS OF 2022: Winston Cummings, Edna Lee, Lusiane Shannon CLASS OF 2023: Jennifer Bailey, Judith Edwards, Nancy Farrell,

Adrienne Prothro

THE TREASURER

Caryl Fox, Class of 2021

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