Holy Eucharist Rite I - 7:45 am
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 19, 2021
You are welcome at St. George’s Church:
Regardless of race, nationality,
sexual orientation,
gender expression,
or tradition.
September 19, 2021
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.- Book of Common Prayer, pg. 855
Welcome to St. George’s!
Whether you are worshiping online or in person, we are glad you are here.
Thank you for continuing to wear your facial covering (such as a mask) during indoor services.
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We share in each other’s joys and con- cerns. Send us your prayer requests at:
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Giving
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Your generous gifts help fund our ministries and serve the community.
Thank you.
In person donations are welcomed at one of the collection plates in the entryway or in the aisle.
You can make a one-time or recurring gift electronically or text to give (send a text message with the dollar amount [e.g. $50] to: 540.701.4133). You can also mail a check to the church office. For assistance, contact Business Manager Ben Hicks.
Your Gifts at Work
Recently, your gifts to St. George’s have helped:
• Purchase to classroom air purifiers for the preschool to help provide a healthy environment as we return to school
• Celebrate as a parish family in Old Mill Park with outdoor worship, Holy Baptism, and picnic
• Refinish the floors in our beloved Sydnor Hall.
These and many other ministries happen because of your generosity.
Thank you!
Formation for All Ages
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.”
Psalm 25:4
Learning and Growing in Christ No matter where you are on your faith journey, there’s a place for you here. We offer a number of faith for- mation opportunities for all ages. You are invited to visit or join at any time.
Adult Formation - 10 am
Today, all are invited to an extended coffee hour and fellowship time in Market Square
Coming Up:
• 9/26: Parish Update in the nave
• 10/3: Conversation with Bishop Porter in the nave Children's Formation - 10 am Today we have a special outdoor formation time in Market Square.
Coming Up:
• 9/26: Pre-recorded Children's Homily posted to our St. George’s children’s YouTube page).
• 10/17: Outdoor formation in Market Square
Youth Formation
Youth are invited to serve as helpers with our outdoor Children's Forma- tion at 10 am in Market Square.
Youth Group Tonight at 5 pm:
Our Youth Group season kicks off in Faulkner Hall with fellowship, games, and...tacos! Bring your favorite game to play.
Worship Schedule Sundays:
• 7:45 am: spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I. A coffee hour outside Faulkner Hall follows this service
• 9:00 am: Holy Eucharist according to the Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, a supple- mental resource approved by the Episcopal Church. Our jazz band and jazz choir lead the music (This service will be livestreamed on You- Tube live).
• 11:15 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II. Our organists and St. George’s Choir lead the music.
• 5:30 pm: Celtic evensong with Holy Eucharist. Our Celtic ensemble and vocalist lead the music
• 8:00 pm: Sung Compline. This service is offered by our Compline Choir (Facebook Live only for now).
Daily Office:
The Daily office (Morning and Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer) is offered on Zoom and led by a group of lay persons on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 am and 5:30 pm. All are welcome.
Meeting ID: 890 4918 9545 Passcode: 638538
Dial in: +1 301 715 8592 Wednesdays:
12 pm: Rite II Eucharist with healing prayer
We invite you to prepare for worship by observing silence or taking time for private prayer.
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity BCP 323
The Summary of the Law BCP 324
Celebrant: Lord, have mercy upon us.
People: Christ, have mercy upon us.
Celebrant: Lord, have mercy upon us.
The Word of God
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit Celebrant: Let us pray.
The Celebrant says the Collect of the Day BCP 182
Grant us, Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Proverbs 31:10 - 31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant, she brings her food from far away. She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and tasks for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all her household are clothed in crimson. She makes herself coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 19, 2021
from the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP)
husband is known in the city gates, taking his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchant with sashes.
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband too, and he praises her: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates.
Reader: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 1 BCP 585
James 3:13 - 4:3, 7 - 8a New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth.
Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you?
You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Reader: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark 9:30 - 37 People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Jesus and his disciples went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again." But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the way?"
But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me."
Deacon or Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. William S. Dickinson
The Nicene Creed BCP 326
Prayers of the People BCP 328
The Peace
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
All are now invited to exchange a sign of peace with a wave or bow.
Announcements
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. We invite you to share your gifts in support of our ministry within and beyond our congregation. You may place your gift in the offering plate. You can also give online (bit.ly/stggive) or text to give (send a text message with the dollar amount [e.g. $50] to: 540.701.4133).
The Great Thanksgiving Prayer II BCP 340
Sanctus + Benedictus BCP 341
The Lord's Prayer BCP 336
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337
O Lamb of God, Prayer of Humble Access BCP 337
Invitation to Communion
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.
The people are seated. An usher will dismiss each pew to receive communion.
All are welcome at St. George’s to receive communion. As you approach the priest, please hold out your hands over each other palms up to receive a wafer and reverently consume it in your pew. If you require a gluten free wafer, please approach palms down or make your need known. If you would prefer to receive a blessing instead, please cross your arms over your chest.
The Post-communion prayer BCP 339
The Blessing BCP 339
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen.
The Dismissal
The congregation responds Thanks be to God!
Announcements
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Special Fellowship Time Today!
We will have a coffee hour outside Faulkner Hall for our Early Birds - following the 7:45 am service.
At 10 am, join us in Market Square for a special time of formation, fellowship, and coffee! We will have a special coffee hour outdoors. Also, there will be Formation for Children (5th grade and under). Youth (6th grade and older) are invited to serve as helpers.
Parish Update - Next Sunday Join us next Sunday at 10 am for an update on our parish led by the rec- tor: a vision for mission over the next 5 years, opportunities for ministry, The Table, our 300th anniversary, and more. The meeting will be hybrid with in-person seating in the nave and the option to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 824 7175 7491; Passcode: 568753;
Dial-in: 301.715.8592
Today’s Altar Arrangement:
is given to the Glory of God by Mary Ann Rowe and family and in loving memory of her parents, Esther and John Hubert Else.
Media Guild:
Help us share services online Since last fall, we have been blessed by the staff work of Nicholas Perron (livestream operator) and Amy Bogar- dus (social media monitor) as we lives- tream one service. We are looking for people who would like to learn these media tools so that we can possibly expand our capacity. Please contact the church office
([email protected]) if you are interested in learning more so that we can share with people near and far who enjoy our services online.
Concert Series Begins Today Our beloved Concert Series returns for the 2021-2022 season today at 3 pm in the nave. Join us for an Early Music Concert featuring Washington's Camerata. The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Please note that masks are required for all - vaccinated or unvaccinated - over the age of 2. Seating will be staggered to help maintain social distancing.
The Bishop is Coming!
Bishop Porter Taylor, our Assisting Bishop, will be with us for the 9 and 11:15 services on October 3rd. He will preach and pray and visit with us for the first time, since he arrived in Vir- ginia during the pandemic. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting Sunday!
Announcements
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Avis Harris ECW Fall Kick Off Current and prospective members of the Avis Harris ECW are invited to attend a fall kick-off meeting on Wednesday, September 22 at 7 pm at Vicki Lewis’s home, 5112 Sewells Point Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The evening will include fellowship and a preview of programs and service op- portunities for the coming year. ECW membership is open to women of all ages, and we look forward to welcom- ing new members. RSVP to Vicki at 540-809-6566 (cell).
Open House for The House & Blessing of the Pets | October 3, 4 – 6 pm Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside of The House, wanted to share a Spindrift with our new Young Adult Missioner Fr. Ethan, are curious to learn more about young adult or campus ministry, or just want a pet blessed on the Feast of St. Francis? If so, well have we got news for you.
Stop by The House on Sunday October 3 anytime from 4 - 6pm, with or with- out a pet, get a tour of The House, say hi, grab some bubble water, or challenge your Missioner to a round of cornhole. Fr. Ethan and some friends of the ministry will be chilling for two hours so just come by! Or if you want to let him know that you'll be there, he'd love to hear from you; email Fr. Ethan at
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Parish Prayer Partners in Fall Our rector, Joe has called the parish to strengthen our net of relationships and invited us all to consider becom- ing prayer partners as a Fall/Advent practice. We will assign someone for whom you will pray. Meanwhile, someone else will be praying for you.
You can participate as an individual or with others in your household.
The identity of the partners remains secret until a revealing event shortly after the season ends. Each week you will receive an email with encourage- ment and ways to pray. This season of prayer partners will run from October 6 through November 17. To sign up, contact Jan by October 3:
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St. George’s Prayer List
“Prayer is powerful”
James 5:16
Regarding the Prayer List: We strive to extend the power of the congre- gation’s prayer to those who feel they would benefit from its embrace.
Please submit prayer requests in writing. New additions this week are in italics. For rehabilitation, concerns, and grace and assistance lists, we keep a name on the list for 1 month, unless asked to do otherwise. If a name is removed that should still be on, please contact the church office to have their name returned to the list.
Pray for our leadership:
For our bishops, Justin, Michael, Susan, Porter, and Jennifer; for Joe, Areeta, Will, and Ethan, our clergy; for those who are priests and pastors in our community; for our staff—John, Ben, Jan, Nicholas, Amy, Danielle, Lisa, Achim, Laurel, Barbara, and Riley; and for our Vestry.
Pray for those expecting babies:
Andrea Wilkins and Thomas Cunning- ham, daughter of Marsha Wilkins;
Jenny Neff-Norman and Matt Nor- man; Alison Goss and Robert Muel- ler, daughter of Curt and Bess Goss;
Theresa and Chip Beaton, daughter of Pat David and Teri Clark; Maria and Michael Strickland, daughter of Anna and Paul Colopy
Pray for those recently born:
Maxwell Steele Walthall, son of Emily and Colin Walthall, grandchild of Mark and Joyce Steele.
Pray for All who are affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
All those sick with the novel corona virus and their loved ones, those who have died, health workers and chaplains, undertakers, food workers, internet service workers, educators, social service providers, families at home adjusting to new routines and roles, homeless neighbors with nowhere to shelter, government and community leaders, all who are out of work, and so many others.
Pray for healthcare workers and first responders:
Dr. Betsy Schinstock, Dr. Heather Mas- ters, Cameron Simmons, Elizabeth An- derson, Morgan Ellis, Leilani Blose, John Gleason, Brad Houck, Jeffrey French, Susan Larson, Randi Thompson, Robin Rose, Zach Rose, Suzanne Simmons, William McNitt, Heidi Taft, Charlotte Martin, Philip Pendleton, Dr. John Chinault, Dr. Mark Macedon, Dr. Jeniffer Huhn, Dr. Joe Lee, Amy Bogardus, Kris- ten Brandford, Dr. Matthew Whitehurst, Trish Stenger, Cindy Hales Tyler, Rebecca Durham, Dr. Ashley Frost.
St. George’s Prayer List
“Prayer is powerful”
James 5:16
Pray for those serving our country overseas:
Ian Patrick Hume, Michael Sweaney, Katrina Martin, Kyle Browne Pray for homebound parishioners:
Bill Poole, Judy Barton, Betty Ste- phens, Anne Brooks Brauer;
All persons in care facilities who can- not receive visitors right now.
Pray for those in rehabilitation or in convalescence:
Al Sharp, Kathleen Pool, Dottie Davis, Cary Montague, Deloris Smith, Marion Zimmermann, Dwight Ellis, Mary Smith, Fred McGraw, Russell Knights, Gloria Rodriguez, Sue Hu, Mary Davin, Betsy Valentine, Bruce Campbell, Pat Murphy, Bev King, AmyJo Cramsey, Mary Ann Rowe, Joe Glenn Sluss, Mary Ann Settlemire, Dee Spanos Pray for those with ongoing concerns:
Arya Holmes, Molly Myers, Wayne and Dot Morris, Paris Swisher, Pam Allen, Dick Roth, Rose Marie Schlemm, Tom- mie Woollven.
Pray for those who need God’s grace and assistance:
Scott Boyd, Khadijah Harde, Karen Richards, Christopher Evans, Mina Sabik and John Vaaler, Connie Brady, Jean Akers, Lorraine Chavez, Christine Andrews, Samuel Jackson.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: The Episcopal House of Bishops In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: The Church of the Province of Uganda
Pray for: Our Little Roses (Honduras);
Notre Dame Parish and School (Port- au-Prince, Haiti), Père Frantz Cole; Red Door Young Adult Ministry; SAWs Virginia; Rev. Õshin Jennings, No Bar- riers Zen Temple; Micah Ecumenical Ministries (our work to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God along with other congregations in Fredericksburg).
Pray for: St. George’s Preschool.
Pray for: Stephen Ministers, St.
George’s lay pastoral care visitors, and their ministry of spiritual and emotional support for others in the congregation.
Contact Staff
For pastoral emergencies:
540.361.8573
The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr.
Rector
[email protected] The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan Associate Rector
[email protected] The Rev. Will Dickinson Curate
[email protected] The Rev. Ethan Lowery
Young Adult Missioner [email protected] Lisa Bogardus
Handbell Choir Director
[email protected] Danielle Davis
Preschool Director
[email protected] Ben Hicks
Business Manager
[email protected] Achim Loch
Assistant Director of Music Ministries [email protected]
Laurel E. Loch Parish Administrator
[email protected] Jan Meredith
Director of Fellowship, Newcomers, and Membership
[email protected] Barbara Miller-Richards
Parish Secretary
[email protected] Riley Mullen
Facilities Manager Cell: 540.361.8708 Nicholas Perron Facilities Manager Cell: 540.385.1232 John Vreeland
Director of Music Ministries
Vestry
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our Vestry (elected lay leaders).Casey Hu, 2023 Fellowship 540.846.9848 [email protected] Jason Kunkler, 2022 Buildings and Grounds 410.707.1965
[email protected] James Maxfield, 2021 Senior Warden
Youth, World Mission, Administration 540.841.7874
[email protected] Meghan O'Connor, 2023 Grace in Action
540.372.9661
[email protected] Ralph Powell, 2021
Finance 540.368.5777 [email protected] Caroline Pritchard, 2022 Junior Warden
Children's Formation, Administration 912.667.1961
Josue Rivera-Orellano, 2022 Generosity, Pre-school Board 787.914.1107
[email protected] Tres Seaver, 2021
Worship and Music, Newcomers 540.429.0999
[email protected] Matt Stover, 2021
Adult Christian Formation 540.371.4253
[email protected] Suzan Voga-Duffee, 2023 Communications
540.376.8377
[email protected] Stuart Whitford, 2022 Connections, Generosity 540.903.7035
[email protected] Jane Yaun, 2023
Grace in Action, Pastoral Care 540.621.9364
Clergy:
The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr.
The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan The Rev. William S. Dickinson The Rev. Ethan Lowery Preacher:
The Rev. William S. Dickinson Lector:
John Coker Greeter:
Joanna Catron
Altar Guild:
Barbara Baker Barbara Blose Susan Graves Lee Anne Hecker Ethel Helman Lana King Flower Guild:
Cindy Helton Coffee Hour Hosts:
Jan Meredith Barbara Blose
Serving This Sunday
Thank you to our worship leaders serving today. If you would like to volunteer, contact the church office:
St. George’s Episcopal Church The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr., Rector The Rev. Areeta D. Bridgemohan, Associate Rector
The Rev. Will Dickinson, Curate
905 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 7127
Fredericksburg, VA 22404 540.373.4133 (telephone) 540.374.0923 (fax) stgeorgesepiscopal.net
For Pastoral Emergencies: 540.361.8573 general inquiries:
