Morning Prayer

for the Seventh Sunday of Easter

May, 24 2020

Emmanuel Episcopal Parish

of Orcas Island

Opening Sentence

On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Amen.

Invitatory and Psalter

℣O God, let our mouth proclaim your praise.℟And your glory all the day long.

Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia

Christ our Passover

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast,

Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.

The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Psalm 66 Jubilate Deo

1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; *

sing the glory of God’s Name;

sing the glory of God’s praise.

2 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! *

because of your great strength your enemies cringe before you.

3 All the earth bows down before you, *

sings to you, sings out your Name."

4 Come now and see the works of God, *

how wonderful God is in their doing toward all people.

5 God turned the sea into dry land,

so that they went through the water on foot, *

and there we rejoiced in God.

6 In God’s might God rules for ever;

God’s eyes keep watch over the nations; *

let no rebel rise up against God.

7 Bless our God, you peoples; *

make the voice of God’s praise to be heard;

8 Who holds our souls in life, *

and will not allow our feet to slip.

9 For you, O God, have proved us; *

you have tried us just as silver is tried.

10 You brought us into the snare; *

you laid heavy burdens upon our backs.

11 You let enemies ride over our heads;

we went through fire and water; *

but you brought us out into a place of refreshment.

12 I will enter your house with burnt-offerings

and will pay you my vows, *

which I promised with my lips

and spoke with my mouth when I was in trouble.

13 I will offer you sacrifices of fat beasts

with the smoke of rams; *

I will give you oxen and goats.

14 Come and listen, all you who fear God, *

and I will tell you what God has done for me.

15 I called out to God with my mouth, *

and God’s praise was on my tongue.

16 If I had found evil in my heart, *

the Sovereign One would not have heard me;

17 But in truth God has heard me; *

God has attended to the voice of my prayer.

18 Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer, *

nor withheld divine love from me.

Psalm 67 Deus misereatur

1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, *

show us the light of their countenance and come to us.

2 Let your ways be known upon earth, *

your saving health among all nations.

3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; *

let all the peoples praise you.

4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, *

for you judge the peoples with equity

and guide all the nations upon earth.

5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; *

let all the peoples praise you.

6 The earth has brought forth her increase; *

may God, our own God, give us their blessing.

7 May God give us their blessing, *

and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of God.

Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The First Reading

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1:6-14

When the apostles had come together, they asked Jesus, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.

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

People Thanks be to God.

Canticle: A Song of Wisdom

Sapientia liberavitWisdom 10:15-19,20b-21

Wisdom freed from a nation of oppressors * a holy people and a blameless race.

She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord, * withstood dread rulers with wonders and signs.

To the saints she gave the reward of their labors, * and led them by a marvelous way;

She was their shelter by day * and a blaze of stars by night.

She brought them across the Red Sea, * she led them through mighty waters;

But their enemies she swallowed in the waves * and spewed them out from the depths of the abyss.

And then, Lord, the righteous sang hymns to your Name, * and praised with one voice your protecting hand;

For Wisdom opened the mouths of the mute, *and gave speech to the tongues of a new-born people.

Lectio Divina

“Lectio Divina, literally meaning "divine reading," is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures. During Lectio Divina, the practitioner listens to the text of the Bible with the "ear of the heart," as if he or she is in conversation with God, and God is suggesting the topics for discussion.”

“Like Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina cultivates contemplative prayer. Unlike Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina is a participatory, active practice that uses thoughts, images and insights to enter into a conversation with God.”

Guidelines

1. Reading (Lectio): Read a Scripture passage slowly, listening with the “ear of your heart.” What word or phrase captures your attention? Repeat it gently.

2. Reflecting (Meditatio): Reflect on and relish the words. Be attentive to what speaks to your heart.

3. Responding (Oratio): As listening deepens, allow responses to arise spontaneously -- praise, thanksgiving, questions, petitions.

4. Resting in (Contemplatio): Simply “be with” God’s presence as you open to deeper meanings of the Word of God for you.

The Second Reading

A reading from the Gospel of John 17:1-11

Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.

”I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.Thanks be to God.

Sharing

Canticle: A Song of Faith

1 Peter 1:3-4,18-21

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, * by divine mercy we have a new birth into a living hope;

Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, * we have an inheritance that is imperishable in heaven.

The ransom that was paid to free us * was not paid in silver or gold,

But in the precious blood of Christ, * the Lamb without spot or stain.

God raised Jesus from the dead and gave him glory *so that we might have faith and hope in God.

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spiritborn of the Virgin Mary,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,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

The Prayers

OfficiantHear our cry, O God.PeopleAnd listen to our prayer.OfficiantLet us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our 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 for ever. Amen.

Suffrages

℣Save your people, Lord, and bless your

inheritance;℟Govern and uphold them, now and always.℣Day by day we bless you;℟We praise your name for ever.℣Lord, keep us from all sin today;℟Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.℣Lord, show us your love and mercy;℟For we put our trust in you.℣In you, Lord, is our hope;℟And we shall never hope in vain.

The Collect Prayer of the Day

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

A Collect for Sundays

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Dearest Lord, in you we have taken refuge. Hold us, the peoples of the world, in your loving wisdom as we confront a common challenge in the corona virus. We depend on your guidance during these uncertain times.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

Dearest Lord, your church is a rock, a castle to keep us safe. Help us to be your loving heart and hands in the world. For the sake of your name, help us to care for our brothers and sisters in sickness and need.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

Dearest Lord, our times are in your hands. Be with the health-care providers who risk their lives to heal us. Be with the essential workers who grow and bring us food, Be with all those whose work puts them at risk of infection. We will protect them by honoring the safety measures recommended by our state government.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

Dearest Lord, be with the millions who have lost jobs and health insurance, who cannot pay their mortgages or rent or utilities. Be especially with those who suffer food insecurity. Be with those whose homes are not safe. Be with prisoners during this hour of fear. Help us to find our way together, united in your love.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

Dearest Lord, the earth breathes a sigh of relief as we shelter at home. When times are better, help us remember what we have learned about our true material needs. Help us to be kinder to mother earth, to value bird song and breezes like precious gold.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

Dearest Lord, incline your ear as we bring our families and friends to your loving attention. Be with those who are sick and injured, with those who have recently passed and their grieving families. Be with those whose hearts and minds are troubled by doubt, despair and confusion. Be with those who are alone and fearful. Be especially with those loved ones we now name (pause), including those on our parish prayer list:

John, Brian, Challen, Tom, Eleanor, Judy and Doug, Anne, Marilyn, Scott, Lindalena, Bill, Venita, Karen, Mary, Joyce, Samantha, Judy, Maarta, Kate, Barbara, Kelly, Evelyn, Mary Lou, Sara, Michael, Tammy, Janet, Ian, Patricia, Kevin, Susan, Majean, Cheryl, Sally, Patti, Anne, Cynthia & De, Fred, Erin, Harvey and Liane, Nancy & Steve, Jon, Autumn, George, Cabel, Christian, Linda, Teresa, Rhonda, Dorothy; and for all those for whom no one prays.

We will not let our hearts be troubled. We believe in God.

For a Birthday: O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants Connor (Pamatian) and Betsy (Nelson) as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For an Anniversary: Grant, O God, in your compassion, that Scott & Bronwen (Jones), having taken each other in marriage, may grow in forgiveness, loyalty, and love; and come at last to the eternal joys which you have promised through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom

Almighty 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.

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia!Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Our Buildings are closed…

…but our hearts are open!

· Sunday Morning Prayer. Join Berto and Hugh as they pray Morning Prayer from their home. Participate live at 8am or wait for an early Sunday morning email with a link to the recorded video (you don’t need to have a Facebook to watch it) It will be also posted on our webpage and on our Facebook page.

· Sunday Holy Eucharist with sermon will be recorded and links to it will be shared Sunday morning through an email. It will be also posted on our webpage and on our Facebook page.

· Sundays at 11:00am virtual Coffee Hour. Join by clicking here.

· Thursdays at 12:15p.m. Noon Prayer and reflection on the Gospel for the following Sunday. Join by clicking here. 


· Thursdays at 1pm Thursday Spiritual Formation Book Club. We are discussing Rabbi Michael Lerner’s book Revolutionary Love. Join by clicking here.

· Fridays at 12:15pm Centering Prayer. Join by clicking here.

~ Other Announcements ~

Agape Team ~ The team is working on a plan to help out anyone in our parish who becomes ill with Covid-19.  As part of our planning, we invite any of you who would like for the church to know who your emergency contact is to share that information with Fr. Berto.  To contact the group for any reason, you can reach out to:

Nancy Ayer at stxnancy@gmail.com or 360-472-1935,

Lori Oakes at oakes@orcasonline.com or 360-317-8128,

or Hugh at hughmgrant@gmail.com or 360-301-8283.

Agape Team: Connecting the Technologically Gifted with the Technologically Challenged

Are you good with technology?  Would you like to help fellow parishioners overcome technical challenges to connect with church services, zoom coffee hour, and other virtual fellowship opportunities?  Or ... do you need help with technology?  (If for you zoom still means "to go fast" instead of "to connect by video call" you are in this latter category:)

The Agape Team would like to connect these two groups. Please contact Fr. Hugh if you need help or would like to help:  360-301-8283 or hughmgrant@gmail.com.

Need help with groceries or errands? During the time of Covid-19, the Agape Team would like you to know if you need help with shopping. We have volunteer shoppers/delivery people to assist you. Please call Barb Mehlman at 360-376-5625 and let her know your shopping needs and your location. We will do our best to assist you while doing everything we can to keep our delivery volunteers and high-risk parishioners safe.

Pastoral Care ~ If you or your loved ones needs help, you can contact Fr. Berto on his cell phone: (360) 386-5282 or by email: berto@orcasepiscopal.org. Fr. Hugh may be reached on his cell phone (360) 301-8283 or email hughmgrant@gmail.com. Berto and Hugh may also be reached at their home phone: 360-376-8081.

Emmanuel’s Online Directory ~ The directory can be accessed here. The directory has the contact information for all members and many photos. You can edit your information (including password and photos) at any time. If you would like assistance, contact Dick Hansen or Bill Bangs.

Online Giving ~ We are in the midst of trying times.  Some in our midst are able to give, others need help.  If you need to discuss your pledge in light of changing financial circumstances, or if you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Fr. Berto at berto@orcasepiscopal.org. Thanks to those of you have called in to ask how you can help.  One-time or recurring donations can be arranged at our online donation page. Or by mailing your donations to:

Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchPO BOX 8Eastsound WA 98245

Orcas Island Response to Covid-19. Our wonderful community of Orcas is finding very creative ways to address the urgent needs of islanders, especially those that are hardest hit by the pandemic. If you would like to help check this document that collects various ways to help or to find assistance. Check out what OICF, OPAL, Food Bank, OCRC, Safe San Juan, Senior Center, and many other.

~ For your prayer life ~

Parish Prayer List.

Please pray for: John Prince, Brian Cleary, Challen Ellis, Tom Murdock, Eleanor Bows, Judy and Doug Schliebus, Anne Hoagland, Marilyn Storey, Scott, Lindalena Dingman, Bill Griswold, Venita Iverson, Karen Shawgo, Mary, Joyce Burghardt, Samantha Palace, Judy McManus, Maarta Sanders, Kate Geddes, Barbara Otis, Kelly Nixon, Evelyn Beck, Mary Lou Cobb, Sara Gerakaris, Michael Walter, Tammy Myers, Janet Ketcham, Ian McDonald, Patricia Plummer, Kevin Bentsen, Susan Moffitt, Majean Palmer, Cheryl Whittington, Sally O’Brien, Patti Basart, Anne Stein, Cynthia & De Ellefson, Fred Munder, Erin Bennett, Harvey and Liane Olsan, Nancy & Steve Malott, Jon Wilkins, Autumn Class, George Garrels, Cabel Vestal, Christian Heisinger, Linda Bryant, Teresa Deering and Rhonda Dugger, Dorothy Osborn; and for all those for whom no one prays.

These are people we have been asked to pray for. We can only add names with the permission of the individual or immediate family, in order to respect privacy and religious preferences. The office appreciates letting us know when someone can come off the list.

For your meditation and prayer this week

Readings for Sunday May 24th the 7th Sunday of Easter:

· Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11

Reflecting on this Sundays’ readings:

· Monday, May 25, 2020: Psalm 99; Leviticus 9:1-11, 22-24; 1 Peter 4:1-6

· Tuesday, May 26, 2020: Psalm 99; Numbers 16:41-50; 1 Peter 4:7-11

· Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Psalm 99; 1 Kings 8:54-65; John 3:31-36

Preparing for Pentecost readings:

· Thursday, May 28, 2020: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 19:1-9a; Acts 2:1-11

· Friday, May 29, 2020: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 19:16-25; Romans 8:14-17

· Saturday, May 30, 2020: Psalm 33:12-22; Exodus 20:1-21; Matthew 5:1-12

Readings for Sunday May 31st Pentecost Sunday:

· Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39

~ Ministers for today’s Service ~

Officiant ~ The Rev. Berto Gándara, STL

Co-Officiant~ The Rev. Hugh M. Grant, MDiv, LICSW

~ Clergy ~

The Most Rev. Michael Curry (Presiding Bishop)

The Rt. Rev. Gregory Rickel (Bishop, Diocese of Olympia)

The Rev. José Roberto Gándara-Perea, S.T.L. (Rector)

The Rev. Hugh M. Grant, M.Div., LICSW (Assistant Priest)

~ Vestry Members ~

Class of 2021: Antoinette Botsford, Stan Liebenberg (Junior Warden), Anthony Terndrup

Class of 2022: Tony Ayer, Chris Kenady (Senior Warden), Deborah Sparks

Class of 2023: Kathi Anderson, Nancy Reas, Judy Turksel

~ Co-Treasurers ~

Bill & Margie Bangs

~ Clerk of the Vestry ~

Karen Blinn

~ Diocesan Convention Delegates~

Kimberly Toombs & Antoinette Botsford

~ Staff ~

Organist and Choir Director ~ Marianne Lewis

Parish Administrators ~ Karen Blinn & Lisa Heisinger

Bookkeeper ~ Pat Hunt

Custodian ~ Tim Webster

~ Office Hours ~

The parish office is closed, as well as all our facilities, during the Covid-19 outbreak at least until May 31st. No meetings or services are being held onsite.

Codes to the buildings have been changed for security and safety of all.

PO Box 8 Eastsound WA 98245

(360) 376-2352

orcasepiscopal.org

www.facebook.com/orcasepiscopal

Liturgy taken from:

The Book of Common Prayer

Enriching our Worship 1

Psalms from the Inclusive Psalter

Readings from the New Revised Standard Version

Prayers of the People by a parishioner of Emmanuel

Regina Caeli traditional antiphon to Mary in Easter

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