Photography – Carrie Miller-Mallory

All Saints Episcopal Church301 North Second Street

Lehighton, PA 18235https://allsaintslehighton.org

allsaint@ptd.net610-377-2675

The Rev. Robert Criste-Troutman, Priest-in-charge

VESTRYCheryl Ann Ault, Senior Warden Cyndi Levis, ’23, Junior WardenJillian Miller-Mallory, ’24, Clerk of Vestry Roberta Thompson, ‘24 Darlene Hagenbuch, ’23, Outreach Jennifer Vandermeer, ’22, FinanceClare Fox ’24, Worship

STAFF Parish Administrator: Louis Bugno

Organist and Choir Director: Cindy MackHousekeeper: Virginia Fairchild

Treasurer: Mike BronkoAssistant Treasurers: Mark Bronko and Jennifer Vandermeer

Coordinator of the Card Ministry: Darlene HagenbuchNewsletter Editor: Cyndi Levis, Webmaster: Cheryl AultSunday School Director: Choir Librarian: Patricia Cook

Hospitality Coordinator: Annette Muffley

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Community Meal Providers: the extended Miller Family

Daily Morning Prayer Rite TwoFourth Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, January 31, 2021OPENING HYMN – ‘O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING’ - Number 493O for a thousand tongues to singmy great Redeemer's praise,the glories of my God and King,the triumphs of his grace!

My gracious Master and my God,assist me to proclaim,to spread thro' all the earth abroadthe honors of your name.

Jesus! the name that charms our fears,that bids our sorrows cease,'tis music in the sinner's ears,'tis life and health and peace.

He breaks the power of cancelled sin,he sets the prisoner free;his blood can make the foulest clean;his blood availed for me.

To God all glory, praise, and lovebe now and ever givenby saints below and saints above,the Church in earth and heaven.

OPENING SENTENCE (BCP p. 75) The Leader says

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Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:3

CONFESSION OF SIN (BCP p. 79) The Leader says to the peopleDearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.Leader and People together, all kneelingGod 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.The Leader remains kneeling and saysAlmighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.

The Invitatory and PsalterVERSICLE (BCP p. 80) All standOfficiant

Lord, open our lips.

People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Officiant and PeopleGlory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

ANTIPHON (BCP p. 80)God is the Rock of our salvation: O come let us worship.

INVITATORY (BCP p. 80)3

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving *and raise to the Lord a shout with psalms.

For you are a great God, *you are great above all gods.

In your hand are the caverns of the earth, *and the heights of the hills are yours also.

The sea is yours, for you made it, *and your hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For you are our God,and we are the people of your pasture and the sheep of your hand. *

Oh, that today we would hearken to your voice!

PSALM: Psalm 111 1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, *  in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. 2Great are the deeds of the LORD! *  they are studied by all who delight in them. 3His work is full of majesty and splendor, *  and his righteousness endures forever. 4He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *  the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. 5He gives food to those who fear him; *  he is ever mindful of his covenant. 6He has shown his people the power of his works *  in giving them the lands of the nations. 7The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *  all his commandments are sure. 8They stand fast for ever and ever, *  because they are done in truth and equity. 9He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant forever; *  holy and awesome is his Name. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; *  those who act accordingly have a good understanding;  his praise endures forever.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

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The Lessons The people sit.A Reading from the book of Deuteronomy.

Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, 15“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. 16This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: ‘If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.’ 17Then the LORD replied to me: ‘They are right in what they have said. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. 19Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. 20But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.’ ” Reader

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

People

Thanks be to God.

FIRST CANTICLE Canticle 13: A Song of Praise Benedictus es, DomineSong of the Three Young Men, 29-34Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *

you are worthy of praise; glory to you.Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *

on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you, beholding the depths; *

in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.A Reading from Paul's First letter to the Church in Corinth.

1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; 3but anyone who loves God is known by him.

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  4Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords—6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.  7It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8“Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? 11So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. 12But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.Reader

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

People

Thanks be to God.

SECOND CANTICLE Canticle 12: A Song of CreationBenedicite, omnia opera DominiLet all creation bless the Lord,till heav’n with praise is ringing.Sun, moon, and stars, peal out a chord,stir up the angels’ singing.Sing, wind and rain! Sing, snow and sleet!Make music, day, night, cold and heat:exalt the God who made you.All living things upon the earth,green fertile hills and mountains,sing to the God who gave you birth;be joyful, springs and fountains.Lithe water life, bright airborne birds,wild roving beast, tame flocks and herds:exalt the God who made you.

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O men and women everywhere,lift up a hymn of glory;let all who know God’s steadfast caretell our salvation’s story.No tongue be silent; sing your part,you humble souls and meek of heart;exalt the God who made you.

A Reading from Mark.21Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught.22They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, 24and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.Reader

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

People

Thanks be to God.

THE APOSTLES’ CREED Leader and People together, all standing.I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,

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the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.

The PrayersSALUTATION (BCP p. 97) The people stand or kneelLeader

Hear our cry, O God.

People

And listen to our prayer.

Leader

Let us pray.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – EPIPHANY 4-B

Let us pray for our own needs and the needs of others in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Holy One of God, saying: Hear our prayer.For the Church; especially the world-wide Anglican Communion in all of its diversity; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Kevin, our bishop, that we may live and teach the gospel of love. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.For this parish family of All Saints, that we who gather to hear the Lord’s teaching may fully respond to what God asks of us. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.

For our sisters and brothers, who are the children of God; who are discriminated against because of their faith, their sexual orientation, or the color of their skin; we pray for a community in which all the children of God feel enabled to live in a way that truly is a reflection of God’s special gift in their own lives. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.For the healing of the earth's climate and for the restoration of the resources of our planet home, that the Spirit will open hearts to the seriousness of the challenge and give courage to those who are working to find solutions. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.For the United States of America; for the President and Vice-President, the members of Congress and legislatures, that they will hear and understand the needs of the powerless and marginalized, as they develop priorities and solutions, that God will inspire them with insight

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and understanding as they seek to address the healthcare, economic and safety issues of our society. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.

For all who are ill, particularly those with the Coronavirus, that God will heal the sick, protect the vulnerable, and strengthen all healthcare workers and those who administer the vaccine. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.We remember all those on our Intercessory Prayer List; especially Geraldine, Ruth and Edward……..; we ask for healing and comfort to the holy children of God. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.For those who have died, we remember your blessed daughter and our sister Gloria whose ashes will be placed in our Memorial Garden today; we also remember either silently or aloud those who have died but are yet so very near and dear to us….........; for we know that through their Holy Baptism that they shall receive the joy of God's kingdom. Holy One of God, Hear our prayer.

Leader: Holy One of God, you come to teach us with authority and to set our spirits free. Hear our prayers and give us strength and courage as we proclaim your truth by word and deed. Glory to you for ever and ever. Amen.THE LORD’S PRAYER (BCP p. 97) Leader and PeopleOur Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.SUFFRAGES (BCP p. 97)V. Help us, O God our Savior;R. Deliver us and forgive us our sins.V. Look upon your congregation;R. Give to your people the blessing of peace.V. Declare your glory among the nations;R. And your wonders among all peoples.V. Do not let the oppressed be shamed and turned away;R. Never forget the lives of your poor.V. Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you;R. And your favor to those who are true of heart.V. Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning;

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R. So shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.

FIRST COLLECT (BCP p. 98)Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

SECOND COLLECT (BCP p. 98)O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.THIRD COLLECT (BCP p. 98)Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.PRAYER FOR MISSION (BCP p. 100)Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.HYMN God, creator, source of healing (Abbot's Leigh) (VF 93)

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THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING (BCP p. 101) Leader and PeopleAlmighty God, Father of all mercies,we your unworthy servants give you humble thanksfor all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made.We bless you for our creation, preservation,and all the blessings of this life;but above all for your immeasurable lovein the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,not only with our lips, but in our lives,by giving up our selves to your service,and by walking before youin holiness and righteousness all our days;through Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM (BCP p. 102) Leader and PeopleAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

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CONCLUDING VERSICLE (BCP p. 102)Let us bless the Lord.Thanks be to God.ANOUNCEMENTS

CONCLUDING SENTENCE (BCP p. 102)Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21From riteplanning.com. Copyright © 2021 Church Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.

THE MEETINGS OF THE CHURCH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!OUR CHURCH OFFICE IS OPEN THIS WEEK

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M. 610-377-2675, allsaint@ptd.net

For those of you who like to Participate in worship from homeOur cathedral church offers the following worship opportunities.

Cathedral Church of the Nativity321 Wyandotte Street • Bethlehem, PA 18015

Phone: 610-865-0727On Sunday Morning https://livestream.com/nativitycathedral

10am Principle Service - Sunday Bulletin, Livestream , Facebook

REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES HERE AT OUR CHURCH

BUILDING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

OUR ZOOM SERVICES ARE HELD AT TEN A.M.INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL

DIAL-A-DEVOTION Please use 610-377-1612 for a 24 hour a day inspirational message

This is a ministry LIFE (Lehighton Interfaith Fellowship)

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There are no Wedding Anniversaries this weekParish Birthdays this weekMichael Rose – February 1

2440 Victoria Way, Coplay, 18307Madeline Burger – February 3

432 Cottontail Lane, Saylorsburg, 18353

THE ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2021

Elected Vestry Members are

Jillian Miller-Mallory, Clare Fox and Roberta Thompson

Thanks to Joe Evanko for serving on the Vestry!

An abbreviated copy of the minutes is available upon request.

All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton, PA Name: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ ________________________________________________ In grateful recognition that all my time, treasure, and ability comes from God, my financial pledge (estimate of giving) to the mission and of our ministry

Weekly_________ OR Monthly______________In addition, my financial pledge towards DEBT REDUCTION (estimate of giving in 2021 will be:

Weekly_________ OR Monthly______________

_____________________________________ _____________Signature(s) Date

Michele Ann MinnichSharon FochtDarlene Hagenbuch Lisa CrumEarl KnappenbergerChristine Oldt

Jean ZimmermanStephen SauchintzLarry SmithKeith WalckTrudy MillerDennis Walck

Charity WalckKeeganDoris BrayDon MuscarellaAnne TraugerMario Gabriel Miller

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Lori FairchildKurt ChambersBonnie and Tom GaffneyMichael PoandelDarwin SensingerKathy and George HillerThe Miller-Mallory FamilySherry LinkC.C. Jail InmatesGerald SnyderBetty AnthonyRobin WassumJosh MandellLisa RobertsKristen BaringerCarol AddyLarry NoblitElsa and Mo ZayasDoug SellixMadeleine BurgerLinda Rose Gouse Wimp and Dottie CreitzBobbi Jean MuffleyRussell KresgeTammy NeffRita Marie TruciosCyndi LevisBronson PetersJohn ChillariBrian HahnGuy SnyderKathy NolfAult Family Members

Cheryl Ann, Jerry, Jr. and family, Jerry Sr., Robert, and Dante

Jenn Vandermeer The Knappenberger FamilyTravis M.Olivia OnisickJoe PizzuttiMaryclaire MinerviniJason Bartholomew Eddie Moyer, Jr.Doug FochtLinda FritzingerRoberta Thompson requests prayers for

her daughter Eunice HanslerClare Fox asks prayers for her daughterBrenda WitzigmanThe Bronko Family; Mark, Madison & Morgan Dante Ault’s step-father Adam CupakSandra MooreFr. Bob Criste-Troutman and the entire Criste-Troutman familyThe Family of Ronnie MuffleyEric EverettKathy MuscarellaMary Bugno JensenClem & Sandra BreinerChrissy Beshock, Please remember Jerry Ault, Jr. in your prayersThe Rev. John and Tracy HasslerThe Rev. Robert BurkeyLarry Taylor

OUR SHUT INSGeraldine BeckerCorinne GilhamEvelyn Wyatt

Marylyn Szakacs

Ruth & Ed AndrewsBeverly Dolgopol

THOSE IN THE SERVICECaptain Heather Curry

Michael Criste-Troutman

Staff Sgt. Raymond Aucher

Lt. Colonel Beth Graboritz

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Our Bishop has re-issued the following licenses to our members who assist in our worship services.Lay Worship Leader - Mike Bronko, Louis Bugno and Cyndi LevisLay Eucharistic Visitor – Cheryl Ault, Louis Bugno, Patricia Cook, Clare Fox,

Kathy Kriner, Mary Fay Levendusky, Cyndi LevisLay Eucharistic Minister (Chalice Bearer) – Carol Bronko, Mark

Bronko, Mike Bronko, Louis Bugno, Kathy Kriner, Joan Miller, Heather Reabold, Darlene Serfass

Ruth and Edward Andrews are now in theMahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,

397 Hemlock Drive, Room 207Lehighton, PA 18235

For your planningFebruary 16, 2021 is ‘Shrove’ TuesdayFebruary 17, 2021 is Ash Wednesday

February 21, 2021 is the First Sunday in Lent this is when we traditionally pray the Great Litany

I thank you for those things that are yet possible!Thank you for work

Which engages me in an internal debate between right and reward

And stretches me toward responsibility to those who pay for my work, and those who cannot pay because they have no work;

For justice – which repairs the devastations of povertyFor liberty – which extends the captives of violenceFor healing – which binds up the broken bodied and broken heartedFor bread broken – for the hungry earthFor good news- of love which is stronger than death

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And for peace – for all to sit under fig trees and will not be afraidFor my calling…my life……….Ted Loder, former senior pastor of The First United Methodist Church in Germantown, Philadelphia

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