St. Martin’s Church

To seek God, and be Christ’s body in the world.

July 26, 2020 Rite II

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

THE GATHERING

PRELUDE: “Deep River Medley” arr. Elaine Rendler

OPENING HYMN: LEVAS #213 “Children of the Heavenly Father’ Swedish Folk Melody

(Singing by the soloist only. Please refrain from singing.)

OPENING ACCLAMATION

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

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

COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP, pg 355

Celebrant: 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.

GLORIA (said by all) BCP, pg 356

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the

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right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Celebrant: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy:

Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things

temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and

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

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING: Genesis 29:15-28

Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what

shall your wages be?” Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the

younger was Rachel. Leah’s eyes were lovely, and Rachel was graceful and beautiful. Jacob loved Rachel; so he

said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” Laban said, “It is better that I give her to

you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they

seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.

Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” So Laban

gathered together all the people of the place, and made a feast. But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and

brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her. (Laban gave his maid Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her maid.)

When morning came, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not

serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” Laban said, “This is not done in our country—

giving the younger before the firstborn. Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in

return for serving me another seven years.” Jacob did so, and completed her week; then Laban gave him his

daughter Rachel as a wife.

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

THE RESPONSE: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (The congregation will alternate verses with the reader)

1 Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; make known his deeds among the peoples.

2 Sing to him, sing praises to him, and speak of all his marvelous works.

3 Glory in his holy Name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

4 Search for the Lord and his strength; continually seek his face.

5 Remember the marvels he has done, his wonders and the judgments of his mouth,

6 O offspring of Abraham his servant, O children of Jacob his chosen.

7 He is the Lord our God; his judgments prevail in all the world.

8 He has always been mindful of his covenant, the promise he made for a thousand generations:

9 The covenant he made with Abraham, the oath that he swore to Isaac,

10 Which he established as a statute for Jacob, an everlasting covenant for Israel,

11 Saying, “To you will I give the land of Canaan to be your allotted inheritance.”

45b Hallelujah!

SECOND READING: Romans 8:26-39

The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes

with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because

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the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his

purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order

that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those

whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his

own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any

charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was

raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of

Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written,

“For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither

death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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

HYMN: The 1982 Hymnal #530 “Spread, O spread, thou mighty word” Gott sei Dank (Singing by the soloist only. Please refrain from singing.)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Celebrant: The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

GOSPEL: Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

Jesus put before the crowds another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took

and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and

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becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three

measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes

and sells all that he has and buys that field.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he

went and sold all that he had and bought it.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it

was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the

end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the

furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

“Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has

been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is

new and what is old.”

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

Celebrant: May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be always acceptable in your sight, O

Lord, our strength and our redeemer. People: Amen.

SERMON The Rev. David Laquintano

THE NICENE CREED (said by all)

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: 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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form IV, BCP, page 388

Reader: Let us pray for the Church, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop and Daniel, our own Bishop. In

our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Absalom Jones Fund. In the Diocese of Guatemala, we pray for

Iglesia Episcopal Todos los Santos (Church of All Saints), Gualàn, The Rev. Ramon Ovalle. In the Anglican

Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the team responsible for preparing the Lambeth Conference of Bishops. (Silence)

Lord, in your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: Guide the people of this land, especially Donald, our President and Tom, our Governor, and all the

nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. (Silence)

Lord, in your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the

service of others and to your honor and glory. (Silence) Lord, in your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

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Reader: Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love

one another as he loves us. We especially pray for all those whose care for our daily needs puts them at risk; we

remember all those in medical fields and those who do research in the quest for a vaccine. (Silence) Lord, in

your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their

troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We especially pray for Kay, Rita, Shirley, Lee, Dolores, Dick,

Rick, Paul, Tom, Stan, Jill, Lunetta, Art, Anne, Celeste, Pam L., Jerald M., Claudia, Alex, Patricia A., David M.,

Doug & Marilyn, Laurie, Sophie, Molly, Richard, Emily, Sally, John, Lori, Gabby, and all whose lives have been

affected by illness. (Silence) Lord, in your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

Reader: We commend to your mercy all who have died, especially those who have died of COVID-19, that your

will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

(Silence) Lord, in your mercy

People: Hear our prayer.

Celebrant: Gracious God, bless the growing covenant relationship between St. Martin’s and Christ Church.

Deepen the ties that bind us and open our hearts to what you yearn for us. Guide us in our search for a shared

Rector. Empower us in love as we grow our mission together so we can move forward into a future that is

exciting and full of hope. Always depending on your grace.

People: Amen.

INVITATION TO CONFESSION

Celebrant: Let us humbly confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

CONFESSION (said by all) BCP, page 360

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.

ABSOLUTION

Celebrant: 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. People: Amen.

THE PEACE

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANTHEM: “Be Thou My vision” arr. Marie Pooler

THE HOLY COMMUNION

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Celebrant: Blessed are you, Lord God, King of all creation: you give us this bread and this wine to offer, which

earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of heaven and the cup of salvation.

Blessed be God for ever. Amen.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Eucharistic Prayer A—BCP pg. 361

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.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to

new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Celebrant: 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. He

stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the

whole world. 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.

Celebrant: 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,

THE LORD’S PRAYER (said in unison) BCP, pg. 364

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.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

THE FRACTION ANTHEM: (see next page)

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THE FRACTION ANTHEM: The 1982 Hymnal #S-155 “Christ Our Passover” Gerald R. Near

(Singing by the soloist only. Please refrain from singing.)

Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the people of God.

COMMUNION PRAYER for “At-Home” Viewers

Celebrant and People: “My 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

POST COMMUNION PRAYER for “At-Home” Viewers

Celebrant and People: Lord of the Feast, we thank you for gathering us as your people. We call to remembrance the many times we have been fed at your table and we lament our distance now. Be present Lord Jesus as you

were present with your disciples, be known to us in the breaking of the bread, and may your Holy Spirit sustain us and all your Church until we can gather together again. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER for “Onsite” Attendees

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Celebrant and People: 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: The Celebrant prays a blessing over the people. People: Amen.

DISMISSAL

Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

CLOSING HYMN: (see next page)

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CLOSING HYMN: The 1982 Hymnal #615 “Thy kingdom come!” on bended knee St. Flavian

(Singing by the soloist only. Please refrain from singing.)

POSTLUDE: “Old Rugged Cross” George Bennard, arr. Mary McDonald

WE PRAY TODAY

For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Daniel our Bishop; for Donald, our President; for Tom, our Governor

and for all who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially Kay, Rita, Shirley, Lee,

Dolores, Dick, Rick, Paul, Tom, Stan, Jill, Lunetta, Art, Anne, Celeste, Pam L., Jerald M., Claudia, Alex,

Patricia A., David M., Doug & Marilyn, Laurie, Sophie, Molly, Richard, Emily, Sally, John, Lori, and Gabby.

WE GIVE THANKS

Best wishes to all those celebrating birthdays

this month, especially Amy Shumaker.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and

in loving memory of those who have died.

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SMC CALENDAR—subject to change

Sunday, July 26

Rev. David Laquintano, Celebrant @ SMC 8:00am* Holy Eucharist—YOUTUBE

9:30am Holy Eucharist-ONSITE

10:00am Sunday School for All-ZOOM (email Deb at StMartinsRadnor@gmail.com for details)

Thursday, July 30

2:00pm Lectionary Bible Study-ZOOM (email Deb at StMartinsRadnor@gmail.com for details)

Sunday, August 2

Rev. Dr. Karl Krueger, Celebrant at all services 8:00am* Holy Eucharist—YOUTUBE

8:30 am - CCI: Outdoor Spoken Service

9:15 am - CCI: Indoor Service, with Music

10:30 am - SMC: Indoor Service, with Music

10:00am Sunday School for All-ZOOM (email Deb at StMartinsRadnor@gmail.com for details)

*After 8:00am, the YouTube service is available for "anytime" viewing.

Thank you to those who served today!

The Rev. David Laquintano, Celebrant Emily Watkins, Music Director/Accompanist † Derek Wilson, Soloist

Christine Laquintano, Recorded Reader † Maggie O’Malley, Recorded Reader/Video

Cowan’s Flowers, Altar Flowers

St. Martin’s News

SERVICE SCHEDULE: Tentative Plans for August

For August we have one supply priest. Tentative service times are:

8:30 am - CCI: Outdoor Spoken Service

9:15 am - CCI: Indoor Service, with Music

10:30 am - SMC: Indoor Service, with Music

Recorded services will continue to be available on St. Martin's YouTube channel premiering at 8:00 AM on

Sundays.

This schedule will be reevaluated after a week or two to see how it’s working and if we need to adapt. Questions?

Please contact Sandy Reinhardt, Rector's Warden, at sandyreinhardt@msn.com.

BISHOP’S MESSAGE: RE: COVID & Reopening

We are currently in the Yellow Phase of our slow re-entry back into in-person worship. I must reiterate that the

safest option is always not to gather in-person. For those churches who have prayerfully discerned to wait; we

support you. We have seen cases rise exponentially throughout the country, and I will not risk one life in our

diocese. Never fear, God is always present. Read more in the Diocesan newsletter—https://conta.cc/3ercxH4.

SUMMER SUNDAYS-Bridge Building

On Sunday, July 19th, we spent time sharing our summer adventures and focusing on triangles. One common

way to show the Holy Trinity is a triangle. Triangles are a strong element of bridge construction. Some bridges

are made up of dozens of triangles. We challenged the children and teens to look for triangles in their homes,

yards, or as part of bridge design when they are hiking or with their families on a drive. Triangles are everywhere,

and we can remember God whenever we see one.

Today, July 26th, we will take a different turn. In fact, a good number of turns because we will be tracing a

labyrinth. An image search on the Internet showed a pedestrian bridge over a river that is wide enough for a

labyrinth in the middle! So there is even our bridge connection. A labyrinth is not like a maze because there are

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no dead ends. It does not matter how you twist and turn, eventually, the path will lead you to the center. If you

look at a labyrinth from above, the center is in the shape of a cross. A reminder that Christ is at the center of

what we do and it is one way Christians have "prayed" with their feet for hundreds of years. You can also draw a

finger labyrinth. Learn more from the Labyrinth Society—https://labyrinthsociety.org/about-labyrinths.

Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join in the Zooming fun! Here are the meeting details:

https://zoom.us/j/919360689

or Call: 646-558-8656 | Meeting ID: 919 360 689

COVID-19 REMINDER: Children & Teens

Just a reminder that throughout the summer we will continue to have Zoom online gatherings for children.

There are no programs at the church buildings for infants, children, or teens up to age 18, per the bishop's

instructions. The nursery is not open. For the well-being of the entire family Deb Parker will continue to have

virtual events so we never miss a beat and can stay safe until fall. Then, when we have the bishop's OK, we will

be able have our younger members rejoin the adults at the church. Let Deb know if you have suggestions for

ways to make Zoom Summer Sundays even more fun and creative!

BIBLE STUDY-Thursday's Bible Discussion

Each Thursday adults at Christ Church and St. Martin's gather via Zoom to read scripture and discuss the

relevance to our lives. You are invited to join us any week because each discussion stands alone. Currently, there

is a focus on the prophets in the Old Testament, and how their messages resonate today. We continue to use art

to give us a visual image of how artists in the past created an understanding of a Bible passage. The Presiding

Bishop's video messages are another source of inspiration that help spark conversation. Once again, we will be

on Zoom and if anyone would like to test the Zoom connection or talk more about this discussion group, please

contact Deb Parker at StMartinsRadnor@gmail.com.

Here are the Zoom details:

https://zoom.us/j/93842826315

or Call: 646-558-8656

Meeting ID: 938 4282 6315

EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY: ECS Virtual Events

MindSet: An inside look at MindSet, a program designed to support families on their paths to economic

independence. Meet a participant and a coach.

Thursday, July 30, from 10:30am to 11:20am

St. Barnabas Mission: Speak with the director of St. Barnabas Mission to learn how services are coordinated and

offered on site by ECS and partner organizations to help families gain stability.

Thursday, August 27, from 10:30am to 11:20am

Seeing Youth Succeed: Find out how this program for teens enables them to discern and build confidence in

their futures with an empowering curriculum and a cohort of peers.

Thursday, September 24, from 10:30am to 11:20am

For more information or to register for these FREE events, please visit https://ecsphilly.org/news-events/events/

behind-the-scenes-at-episcopal-community-services/

SWIC NEWS: Chicken Farm Initiative Update

SWIC is delighted to share that two reconstructed farms, owned by Evan/Badri and Raid, became operational

up on the Nineveh Plains in January and February 2020. Eighteen family members benefited from one-time

grants for reconstructing coops and restarting the farm operations. Each farmer was able to purchase a minimum

of 3,000 chicks, along with the fodder, veterinary care, and other supplies, to raise the chickens to maturity.

A third new farm was funded at the end of June for Janan, and we just received word that the farm is doing well.

The chickens are growing to maturity and will be ready for market in August. In spite of COVID-19 and other

challenges, the Chicken Farm Initiative continues to grow. The farmers in Iraq express gratitude to all the donors

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who give so generously so the farms can be rebuilt. Follow us on Facebook to see more details and pictures—

https://www.facebook.com/standwithiraqichristians/!

ANTI-RACISM COMMISSION: A Webinar on Race & Identity

The Diocesan Anti-Racism Commission is offering a webinar about the ways in which systemic racism informs

our personal identity, behaviors and outcomes. It will explore prejudice, privilege, colorblindness, colorism,

cultural appropriation, micro-aggressions and other expressions of bias within our society. It will be held virtually

this Saturday, July 25th, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. To register for this learning opportunity focused on racial

honesty, support, and healing, please visit—https://www.diopa.org/events/arc-race-and-identity-online-training-

event.

GOODWORKS-Grant Received

The Connelly Foundation has awarded the GoodWorks program of Christ Church and St. Martin's a $5,000

grant to be directed to community efforts relating to COVID-19. $2,000 from the grant will be put toward the

Mask Project led by Janice Martin (CCI). Read more: https://www.stmartinsradnor.org/wp-content/

uploads/2020/07/GoodWorks_Connelly_Grant.pdf.

YOGA CLASSES-Schedule Update

This past Tuesday, July 14th, was the last class for the summer. It is break time until September. Information

about Fall classes will be published in late August.

COVID-19 – The New Norm

From social distancing, sanitizing, handwashing, and staying-at-home, new "norms" are in full effect. Here is a St. Martin's summary:

• Helping Others-

• Making masks: to sew, purchase materials, or financially support this effort, please contact

Janice Martin (of CCI) at jm@janicemartin.net or 610-645-4540.

• Weekly Giving-

• Mail: 400 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087

• Online: Donate button on St. Martin's Home page

• Drop-off: during office hours

• Office Hours:

• Mondays and Fridays: 9am-3:30pm

• Wednesdays: 9am-12:30pm

• Sundays' Activities:

• Sunday School via Zoom: 10am (email Deb Parker for details)

• Worship Service via YouTube: 8:00am

• Onsite Worship Service: 9:30am (new schedule starts August 2, see calendar on pg. 9) • Weekday Activities:

• Midweek Prayer Service via Zoom: 12pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

• Bible Discussion via Zoom: 2pm, Thursday, June 4th

COVID-19 CODE of CONDUCT

Church leaders, staff, and volunteers have worked to make these protocols as comprehensive as possible to mitigate the risks of in-person worship. However, no precautions provide 100% protection.

Therefore, if you are not comfortable with resuming in-person worship at this time, are in a high-risk

category, or exhibit any signs of illness, then please stay home to view the online service shown on St. Martin’s YouTube Channel.

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ARRIVING: Check in with the usher providing your name, email address, and phone number in case

contact tracing is needed. (There is a 25-person limit, and no children 18 years or younger are permitted onsite as per the Bishop’s directions.)

MASKING: A face mask must be worn at all times except when receiving communion.

SOCIAL DISTANCING: Allow a minimum 6’ distance between you and other attendees.

WORSHIPPING:

• Only the bulletin is needed for following the service. All other worship materials have been

removed.

• Wipes, tissues, and a trash bag are available in designated pews.

• There is one Offertory collection basket at the back of church for depositing donations before or

after the service.

• For Communion, only the blessed bread will be distributed by the celebrant. Some may come to the

front, hand sanitize, and receive, while others may remain in the pew for the celebrant to distribute

pew-side.

• Congregational singing is prohibited. The music will be provided by Emily Watkins on piano and a

soloist.

DEPARTING:

• At the end of the service, exit the pews starting from the back row to the front row one row at a time.

• There is no Coffee Hour. Any informal post-service gathering should occur outside while masked

and socially distanced.

THANK YOU for your cooperation!

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