THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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Mailing Address: 513 Nassau Street South - Venice, Florida 34285 941.488.7714  www.stmarksvenice,org  info@stmarksvenice.com

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

9:30 a.m. Rite II August 1st, 2021

SPECIAL NOTE: Thank you to all who are joining our worship service by watching the live-streamed service. As we have returned the hymnals into the sanctuary, and we have added more music to our service we have stopped including the music/words to some the hymns. If you would like to have a hymnal at home to follow during the service, please contact the office. We would gladly provide a hymnal for you to use at home!

Prelude: Andante Maestoso — C. V. Stanford

Hymn: All Who Hunger The Faith We Sing (TFWS) 2126

Baptismal Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 299

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant: There is one body and one Spirit.

People: There is one hope in God’s call to us.

Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.

People: One God and Father of All.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray. Collect for Purity

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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Collect of the Day BCP 232 Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Collect for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Gracious God, through your Fatherly goodness, make St. Mark’s a Christian community united to serve others; enrich our life in Christ, that we might celebrate and share Christ’s love; and send your Holy Spirit to give us strength and courage to proclaim the Good News of your love through word and deed. Amen.

A Reading from the Second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 11:26-12:13b)

When the wife of Uriah heard that her husband was dead, she made lamentation for him. When the

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own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this very sun. For you did it secretly; but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.” David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.”

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 51 Kerry Carr, Cantor

Refrain

1. Have mercy on me, O God. In the greatness of your love, cleanse me from my sin. Wash me. [Refrain] 2. Stay close to me, O God. In your presence keep me safe. Fill me with your spirit. Renew me. [Refrain] 3. Your salvation is joy to me. In your wisdom show the way. Lead me back to you. Teach me. [Refrain] A reading from the letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 4:1-16)

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts to his people." (When it says, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.) The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn: We All Are One in Mission TFWS 2243

The Gospel: John 6:24-35

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The next day, when the people who remained after the feeding of the five thousand saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus

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“What must we do to perform the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” So they said to him, “What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing? Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Then Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

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

The Sermon The Rev. Michael S. Rau

Hymn: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Hymnal 490

HOLY BAPTISM

Presentation and Examination of Candidate BCP 301

Questions for Parents, Godparents & Congregation BCP 302-303

Celebrant: Will you who witness these vows do all in you power to support this person in their life in Christ?

People: We will.

Baptismal Covenant BCP304

Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father?

People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and 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.

Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

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Prayers for the Candidate BCP 305 Leader: Let us now pray for Ada who is to receive the Sacrament of new birth.

Leader: Deliver her, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Open her heart to your grace and truth.

Leader: Fill her with your holy and life giving Spirit.

Leader: Keep her in the faith and communion of your holy Church.

Leader: Teach her to love others in the power of the Spirit.

Leader: Send her into the world in witness to your love.

Leader: Bring her to the fullness of your peace and glory.

Leader: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water BCP 306

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Baptism BCP 307

Celebrant: Let us welcome the newly baptized.

Celebrant and People: We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

The Peace: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Welcome and Announcements

The offering plate will not be passed, but will be brought forward at the Offertory. Offerings and pledge cards may be placed in plates before the service, can be given electronically, mailed, or brought to the church office.

Please join us in welcoming to our parish family

Ada Delora Donovan

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Offertory Anthem: Create in Me a Clean Heart — A. B. Sherman

The Doxology: Standing if able, all sing. “Old Hundredth”

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361

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.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and People:

Sanctus S-124

The people stand or kneel.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

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On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People:

Christ has died. Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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.

Fraction Anthem

Administration of the Sacrament

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Communion Hymn: Here is Bread, Here is Wine TFWS 2266

Communion Hymn: As We Gather at Your Table TFWS 2268

Post Communion Solo: What a Wonderful World - Peter Barenbregge, Flute

Post Communion Prayer BCP 365

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing

Closing Hymn: As a Fire Is Meant for Burning TFWS 2237

Dismissal: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

Postlude: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott — Matthias Nagel

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Prayers of the parish family are asked for those who have died:

Tom Ross, Raymond Shepherd, The. Rev. Robert Reuss

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The flowers on the altar are given in loving memory of: Tony Marcin by Jane Marcin

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Laity Serving this service Altar Guild

Readers: Debbie Pfender, Amanda Fronckowiak Connie Dowrey, Janice Iversen

Crucifer: Chris Blow Joan Leahy, Ann Maier

Ushers: Jeff Brown, Babs Pringle

Joe Bentley

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Breakfast Sunday today: Join us for breakfast today after both 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. services.

Monday and Wednesday Morning Prayer under the Oaks at 9:30 a.m.: We have chairs available, or you can bring your

own chair.

Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. - Men’s Morning Fellowship: Weekly opportunity for Men’s fellowship. During the pandemic, the

meetings have been held online via Zoom. Please contact the church office for the Zoom meeting details.

Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Wired Word Discussion Group: Weekly meeting for Adults via Zoom. Lessons are based

on the week’s news, with scriptural references that usually spark stimulating discussions. For more information and/or to be added to the group list to receive the meeting link and discussion material - please contact the office at (941) 488-7714.

UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, August 8th_{: We will be blessing the backpacks our of students returning to school. Parents and kids remember to}

bring your backpacks to church. The Kona Ice truck will be here for a cold treat after the 9:30 a.m. service. Everyone is invited to have a treat to celebrate back to school.

School Supply Drive: Since the schools are working towards a gradual return to a best practices approach to operations,