WELCOME TO GRACE

We recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We welcome persons of

every race, language, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, national origin, immigration status, and economic level. We hold that

discrimination is incompatible with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We affirm all relationships founded on the principles

of God's love and justice.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, following in the way of Jesus, seeks to effect transformational change

in individuals, in our Portland neighborhoods, and in other communities near and far. To do this we will engage our spiritual, human, and financial resources

in creative partnerships with people and organizations to further God’s work in our world.

SERVICE TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Sundays 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I

Spoken Service

10:00 am Choral Eucharist Rite II with Church School for Children

Weekdays Thursdays 9:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Located in the Parish Chapel

Third Thursdays 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Located at Holladay Park Plaza – 1300 NE 16th Avenue

PARISH OFFICE - 1535 NE 17th Avenue Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

We welcome worshipers with and without disabilities. Those who need to vocalize or move during the service are welcome to do so.

Children are welcome and expected throughout the service. For those young folks who would prefer it, nursery care and church school are both offered. Please ask an usher for directions.

If you are a visitor, please fill out a card and give it to an usher or clergy person. Please join us after the 10:00 am service for coffee hour and conversation in the Parish Hall.

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(The red book found in the pew rack in front of you)

The Gathering of the Community page 323

The Collect of the Day O God, the strength of all who put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, give us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Reading Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Psalm Psalm 119:1-8 Page 4 of this leaflet and Book of Common Prayer page 763

The Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

The Gospel Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon The Rev. Martin Elfert

Nicene Creed page 326

Prayers of the People page 328

Confession and Absolution page 330

Exchange of the Peace page 332

Eucharistic Prayer I page 333

The Lord’s Prayer page 336

Ministration of the Sacrament

Prayer of Thanksgiving page 339

The Blessing

The Dismissal

PRELUDE TOCCATA E FUGA NONI TONI Hans Leo Hassler

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OPENING HYMN WE ARE CALLED

OPENING ACCLAMATION Presider Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever. THE COLLECT FOR PURITY Presider and People

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. Amen.

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GLORIA SONG OF PRAISE

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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FIRST READING Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Lector Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

PSALM 119:1-8 Antiphon first time: (sung by the Choir, repeated by All). Verses & Antiphons: (sung by All).

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Lector Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST Hymnal 529 vv. 1,2 before the Gospel, v. 3 after

THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 5:21-37

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SERMON The Rev. Martin Elfert A time of silence for reflection follows.

Antiphon

All All

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THE NICENE CREED

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 Remembering especially the sick, hurting & injured: Althea Pratt-Broome, Anne North, Ashley Rios, Bela Szarka, Brok, Caden Teddleton, Catherine, Cathy, Chad la Bouef, Claudia Frahm, Dan Schull, Efrosinia Bell, Evan, Fran, Frank, Gene Baker, George Massingale, John Guimond, Kathy Calleton, Lee Ann Synder, Liz Gautier, Louann Duchesneau, Machelle Jarrett, Mercides Cravinas, Nick, Niki Moquist, Ricardo, Robert, Roger Germundson, Ron, Rosemary Massingale, Roxie Snyder, Sophia, Tina, Tiz, Trip Clark, William Carl & Carol Abraham, the Rios family, the Schneider family, Caitlin’s family, and for all those whose needs are known to God alone.

Geoff Sasser, in his ongoing discernment.

Jo Bronson as she teaches in Ramallah, Palestine.

This parish, as we discern where God is calling us and who God is calling us to be.

Our companion parish, Trinity Cathedral in Monrovia, Liberia.

The deceased: Ann Schneider, Kaitlin Mullins, Kelley Walker, and Khaled Rimawi.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

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

THE PEACE Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of Christ.

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THE OFFERING Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings to the Altar. During the singing of the hymn you are invited to make a financial offering to further God’s mission through the work of the church by placing a gift in the plate or by going to grace-memorial.org and clicking “donate”. Tax receipts are issued annually for gifts totaling $20 or more. Your financial gifts together with the bread and wine are brought forward and presented at the altar as a sign of thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM I GIVE TO YOU A NEW COMMANDMENT Peter Nardone I give to you a new commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you. Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. [Where charity is true, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another.] Amen.

PRESENTATION HYMN WHAT STAR IS THIS Hymnal 124, verse 5

To God the Father, heavenly Light, To Christ, revealed in earthly night, To God the Holy Ghost we raise Our equal and unceasing praise.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 1 Enriching Our Worship: Supplemental Liturgical Materials, CPI

It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy… …Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

Presider

Presider

Presider

God

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

Presider and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Presider continues

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Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever.

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Presider Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

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People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

FRACTION ANTHEM WHOEVER COMES TO ME

Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God.

MINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENT Share the gifts If you know the brokenness of life, then you have participated in the broken body of Christ and you are invited to share in the breaking of bread. If you desire to know the love of God that overcomes apathy, alienation, and despair, then you are invited to share in the cup of the new covenant. The bread is received in the open palm. It is usual Anglican practice to drink the wine from the common cup. If you wish the chalice bearer to dip the bread into the wine, please hold the bread before you. If you prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.

The bread is gluten-free and vegan at the 10:00 am service. Grape juice is available by request. Please ask the Chalicebearer if you would prefer juice to wine.

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Prayer and Laying On of Hands for Healing If you wish a particular prayer for yourself or for someone else, you are invited to go to the prayer station located to the right of the altar. Give your first name and share your prayer need, and the prayer team will quietly offer prayers. Anything you share is confidential.

COMMUNION MUSIC NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBEN CHRISTEN GMEIN J. S. Bach (NOW REJOICE, DEAR PEOPLE) COMMUNION MOTET ARISE MY LOVE Don Michael

Arise, my love, and come away, for winter is past, winter is past. The light of heaven shines in our hearts, the rain is over and gone. The flowers adorn the bright new earth, new blossoms appear, new blossoms appear. The songs of doves are heard in our land, Their joyful music abounds.

The blossoms reach out, reach out to the sun, Heaven and earth lift up their voice, Arise! Arise! Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away, come away. The light of heaven shines in our hearts, The rain is over and gone. Alleluia, Alleluia.

COMMUNION HYMN CREATOR SPIRIT, BY WHOSE AID Hymnal 500

POST COMMUNION PRAYER Book of Common Prayer 365 Presider and People

Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & THANKSGIVINGS THANKSGIVING HYMN GOD GRANT THEM MANY YEARS

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BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN GO FORTH FOR GOD Hymnal 347

DISMISSAL Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, Alleluia. People Thanks be to God! Alleluia, Alleluia.

POSTLUDE FANTASIA IN C H. Scheidemann

8:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Lector: Joanna Bailey Intercessor: Jim Chasse

10:00 am Presider: The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski Preacher: The Rev. Martin Elfert Crucifer: Amiel Elfert Torchbearers: Ben Snead

Lectors: Andrew Eshleman, James Skirving Smith Intercessor: Holly Puckett

Chalicebearers: Fred Van Drimmelen, Gwen Harvey Sacristans: Joanna Bailey, Carol Maroten, Nancy McCusker Healing Ministry: Kathleen Chapman, Corbet Clark, Myra Clark,

Mariann Koop-McMahon, Alicia Lehrle Organist: Sue Jensen

Ushers: Warren & Jan Burkholder

The flowers at the altar are provided by Curt & Susan Germundson in memory of their mothers.

The Coffee Hour is provided by the wonderful people on Team #5: Stephen Weeks, Denise Jarrett-Weeks, Alicia Cash, Clair Sciglimpaglia, Nora McLaughlin, Keri Beck, Niki Moquist, and Paul and Debby Walter.

A parish for all people in the heart of the city

Clergy The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hanley – Bishop of Oregon

The Rev. Martin Elfert – Rector The Rev. Jeanne Kaliszewski – Curate

The Rev. D. Corbet Clark – Priest Associate The Rev. Richard Toll – Priest Associate

Parish Staff Office Manager – Jackie Thomas

Registrar – Tom Krausse Office Volunteer – Demetria Keck

Youth Group Mentor – Holly Puckett Church School Coordinator – Kristin Koop

Nursery Coordinator − Natali Plotkin Organist / Choir Director – Susan J. Jensen

Groundskeeper – Frank Schramling Sexton – Daniel Kohler

Redevelopment Liaison – Nancy Entrikin

Vestry Co-Senior Warden (Vestry Chair) Robin Gault; Co-Senior Warden (Rector’s Advisor) Louise Tippens; Junior Warden: David Waldow; Clerk: Alicia Lehrle; Treasurer: Curt Germundson; Roosevelt Carter;

Cameron Denney; Andrew Eshleman; Daniel Jones; Charles A. McGee II; Nora McLaughlin; Holly Puckett; Katy Unbehaun; and Kevin Walsh.

Join us for Grace’s annual pancake dinner and talent-optional talent show, beginning at 5.30pm on Tuesday, February 25th at 5.30pm in the parish hall. Bring your appetite - and sign up to share your song, skit, joke, or interpretive dance number. We’ll conclude the evening by taking the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday and turning them into ash for Ash Wednesday.

You are invited to begin a holy Lent through the ancient practice of the imposition of ashes. Please join us February 26th at 12Noon in the chapel or 7pm in the Nave. Holly Puckett will preach.

Lenten meditations are a time-honored tradition of deepening the awareness of Jesus in our lives. This year, Grace is gathering up quotes, passages from favorite religious writings, hymn or other song lyrics, poetry, and other sources to put into a meditation booklet for all of us to use during Lent. It will be available at the Ash Wednesday. This wonderful booklet will have materials from each of the groups at Grace, as well as from individuals. We need 40 meditations! Any extras will be used in the Grace Notes, the Sunday bulletin, or posted about the parish. Here are the logistics:

1. Each group of the parish, as well as individuals, are asked to contribute 1-3 quotations or other materials (see above description). 2. Collection of this material begins immediately. 3. This notice is for everyone’s information, and there will be an additional email sent to the leaders of all the groups to help solicit the quotes, scripture verses, poems, lyrics, etc. 4. These will all be electronically submitted to Myra Clark (myrawclark@gmail.com) by Wednesday, Feb. 19th. a. Please send electronically if at all possible. If you don’t have email, you may submit your contribution in writing to the office and the staff will type it up for you. HOWEVER, this should not be your go-to method as our staff do so much and have so much to do. 5. Production will begin the week of February 23rd, with copying, collating and binding February 23rd – 25th. 6. Booklets will be ready for you at the Ash Wednesday service on February 26th.

We need 40 quotes. Don’t delay, start today!!

Join Reverend Jeanne and parishioner Tod Moquist for Holy Week Boot Camp! For 5 Sundays during Lent from 9-9;45 am (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29) we will be exploring the Passion of Jesus and the services of Holy Week.

The first 3 sessions will be spent discussing Amy-Jill Levine's brief and brilliant book Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to Holy Week (copies are available for $16.99 with our friends at Broadway Books). On 3/22 we will be discussing Stations of the Cross and on 3/29 the Triduum liturgy (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil). Interested? Have questions? Please email Jeanne at jeannek@grace-memorial.org or chat with her or Tod.

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Attention Ushers, Friday Feed volunteers and anyone else interested! Maybe you noticed the AED device (defibrillator) outside of the church office. As many folks as possible should know when and how to use it. Please attend the training session on March 1st at noon. Marie Escamilla from CPR Heart Savers will be in the Parish Hall demonstrating the proper use of the AED. Hope to see you there!

GRACE MEMORIAL & ST. PHILIP THE DEACON

Daniel W. Jones, Member of Vestry at Grace Memorial and The Rev. Maria McDowell, PhD, Rector of St. Philip the Deacon are partnering to begin a Pacific Northwest chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians. If you would like to learn more, kindly visit: ube.org.

The new chapter is expected to extend through the Dioceses of Oregon and Washington. The full invitation letter is viewable on the Diocesan website:

https://www.diocese-oregon.org/union-of-black-episcopalians-chapter-forming/

Many people aren’t familiar with the lengthy history of African-Americans in The Episcopal Church. The first black Episcopal priest, The Rev. Absalom Jones, was ordained in 1802. One of our primary goals is to study the historical contributions of African-Americans to the church, including early leadership on monumental issues that are dear to all Episcopalians. One-hour meetings will be held the second Monday of the month here in the parish hall at 7pm.

The first meeting is scheduled for March 9th. We encourage all who are interested to email: pnwube@gmail.com to join the mailing list.

Parishioners are invited to join us for a weekend of fun, festivities and reflection at Camp Magruder. This is an experience for all ages. Go to http://www.campmagruder.org/ to see what Camp Magruder has to offer. Take part in the spirited community gatherings.

Woohoo! In a financially collaborative effort between Grace Church, Grace Institute and the Women of Grace (portion of Holiday Bazaar & Art Faire proceeds), the Sanctuary has new central air conditioning! This will be a welcome change in the spring through fall… especially for those wearing vestments and choir robes. Now we’ll all be cool in church this summer!

A pdf file of the bulletin is now available online. Go to Grace’s website: grace-memorial.org, click on Worship, then This Sunday at Grace. View previous bulletins there also.

February 18 - Vestry Meeting February 19 - Catechumenate February 25 – Shrove Tuesday February 26 – Ash Wednesday

March 4 - Catechumenate March 11 – Catechumenate March 17 – Vestry Meeting

March 18 - Catechumenate March 25 – Catechumenate

April 1 – Catechumenate April 17-19 – Women’s Retreat

April 21 – Vestry Meeting August 28-30 – All Parish Retreat

The bulletin image is printed with permission: © 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, art by Steve Erspamer, SM.

All music is printed with permission: Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-706733. All rights reserved.

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Grace Institute is seeking to expand its Board of Directors and you are invited to consider this volunteer opportunity. Grace Institute’s mission is to nurture the human spirit through the arts, fostering intercultural appreciation and understanding in an open and inclusive community. As many of you know, our signature program─ Grace Art Camp ─serves over 1,200 children, ages 4½-12 years, and employs over 120 seasonal youth and leadership counselors, professional artists, and volunteers. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, and Receptivity continue to shape camp operations, policies, and programming.

The Grace Institute Board meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month (except July & August) and participates in an almost-full day retreat in early spring. If interested and you would like more information, please reach out to the Executive Director, Sharon Loomis-Malin sharonlm@grace-institute.org; or Board members Evelyn Prater, Stephen Weeks, Alicia Cash, Leslie Mills, Cathy Gibson, Fr. Martin Elfert. www.grace-institute.org