ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
838 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
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WEEKLY BULLETIN
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 14, 2010
Welcome to St. Peter’s
We are delighted that you have joined our worship this morning. If this is your first visit, we invite you to sign our Guest Book near the front door. While we welcome any contributions to the work of our church do not feel obliged to give to our collection, because you are our guest today. Between our services you are invited to an informal discussion of the Sunday readings, beginning at 9:10am and ending at 10:00am. After the 10:30 service, join us, please, for a refreshments and treats downstairs in the Undercroft.
The Rev. François Trottier will preside and the Rev. Dr. Edward Kienzle is this morning’s Homilist.
This Morning’s Hymns and Music:
- Prelude –O Lamm Gottes unschuldig (O Innocent Lamb of God) from the
“Neumeister Collection,” BWV 1095 J.S. Bach
“Erbarme dich” (Have mercy) from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Bach
Joy Lucas, soloist and James Dargan, violinist
§ First Hymn(Processional) – 690, Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Cwm Rhondda
§ Kyrie - S88
- Second Hymn (Sequence) – 603, When Christ was lifted from the earth St. Botolph
- Offertory Anthem – “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling” Will L. Thompson
James Dargan, soloist
§ Doxology - 380, Praise God from whom all blessings flow (v. 3) Old 100th
§ Service Music –
o Sursum Corda – S120
o Sanctus – S130
o Memorial Acclamation – Spoken
o Agnus Dei – S164
- Fourth Hymn – 641, Lord Jesus, think on me Southwell
- Communion Anthem-“Geistliches Lied” (Hymn) Johannes Brahms
- Fifth Hymn(Recessional) – There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (insert) Gott will’s machen
- Postlude –Prelude in G minor from the “Eight Little Preludes and Fugues”BWV 558 J.S. Bach
LEVAS – Lift Every Voice and Sing is the black and red hymnal found in the pew bookrack
WLP – Wonder Love and Praise is the green hymnal found in the pew bookrack
The Collect of the Day (Read by all)
Gracious God, your blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading from the Book of Joshua:
The Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of Egypt.’ And so that place is called Gilgal to this day. While the Israelites were encamped in Gilgal they kept the passover in the evening on the fourteenth day of the month in the plains of Jericho. On the day after the passover, on that very day, they ate the produce of the land, unleavened cakes and parched grain. The manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of the land, and the Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of Canaan that year.
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32 (See insert)
The Second Reading from Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians:
From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke:
Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ So he told them this parable: Then Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.” So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, “How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.’ ” So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!” And they began to celebrate. ‘Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. He replied, “Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.” Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. But he answered his father, “Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!” Then the father said to him, “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.” ’
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
A Brief Summary of Each Reading
Joshua 5:9-12
The Israelites have entered the Promised Land. They are now camped between the Jordan and Jericho. In thanks to God for the gift of the Land, they restore two religious practices not followed during the Exodus: circumcision and Passover.
Psalm 32
The psalmist praises God for the healing God has brought. At the same time the psalmist exhorts us all to find our faith in God and obedience to God’s will.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Some have criticized Paul for being ineffective in persuading others to follow Christ. Motivated by love of Christ, his approach is not to promote himself in outward appearance but rather to challenge the conscience. By his dying for all, Christ sets a new standard of living.
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
The dregs of society coming to Jesus causes the religious authorities to ask: are there any limits to God’s mercy? Jesus responds by telling three parables about those who are lost. The Parable of the Lost Son raises a question: at the end of the era, will godly people be ready to be joyous in sharing the Kingdom with reformed sinners and a God who loves them?
From the Rector:
“Nothing separates us from God like a piety that is sure of itself. Nothing draws us closer to God than an acknowledgement of the grace of pardon, the offer of a new chance for abundant grace.”
Nelly Ritchie
Superintendent of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Argentina
This Week at St. Peter’s
Today, March 14 – The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Contemplative Holy Eucharist, Sacrament Chapel
9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, Chancel
9:10 Study of the day’s scripture readings, Undercroft - All are welcome!
10:30 Sung Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary
Monday, March 15
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel
Tuesday, March 16
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel
6:45 p.m. Vestry Meeting, Undercroft
Wednesday, March 17
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel
6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Good Shepherd Chapel (Homilist: François Trottier)
7:00 p.m. Supper, Undercroft
7:30 p.m. Adult Forum: Jesus and Non-Violence, Undercroft
Thursday, March 18
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel
6:45 p.m. Afterworks Committee Meeting, Undercroft
Friday, March 19
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, St. Elizabeth’s Chapel
Saturday, March 20
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Veteran’s for Peace Workshop, Undercroft
Parish Staff and Their Ministries
Stephanie Budwey, Organist and Choir Director
Vyonni de Mel, Afterworks Director
Karen J. Williams, Church School Coordinator
Christine Cassels, Pat Drake, Margaret Greer, Bernadette Montasse,
Alicia Williams, and Diana Williams, Children’s Ministers
Sue Grundy, Parish Administrator
Clarence White, Sexton
The Rev. Dr. Edward Kienzle, Priest Associate
The Rev. François Trottier, Rector
Officers: Patricia Drake, Senior Warden;John Kristensen, Junior Warden; Elaine Denniston, Clerk; Michelle Porche, Treasurer; Steven Peters, Assistant Treasurer; Joy Lucas, Collector
Vestry: Merrill Hassinger; James Houghton; Elizabeth Lennox; Gillian McMullen;
Bernadette Montasse; Ellyn Titterington
Today’s Sacristan: Frank Smith
Layreaders Today: Readers: Luke Schulert, Douglas Huber; Intercessor:
Sallie Craig Huber
Coffee Hour Hosts: Rachel Wyon and Pat Drake
Clean Up Volunteer: Cynthia Duryee
Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians
3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
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We invite you to become a part of this growing community as we strive to restore people to unity with God and each other. We walk together on a wonderful pilgrimage that we hope will embrace young and old, as well as seekers and believers witnessing to God’s love for all humanity. For more information about us please visit our website at, www.saintpeterscambridge.org.
Notices
Dear Friends in Christ at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church: Today, 14 March 2010, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent - “Mothering Sunday,” “Simnel Sunday,” “Refreshment Sunday,” “Laetare Sunday,” “Loaves and Fishes Sunday,” “Mid-Lent Sunday,” some of the many names among others for this particular Sunday in the liturgical year. One of the customs in some parishes of the Church of England on this Sunday was and is known as the “clipping of the church.” The clipping comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “clyp-pan” which means “embrace” or “clasp.” One of the parishes in the Church of England continuing this custom is Saint Peter’s in Edgmond. The “clipping” custom is a time when the people and the clergy embrace their parish church in a symbolic hug showing their respect and love for their parish community alive both in its building and in its people. Please join us today at Saint Peter’s in Cambridge in this “clipping” ritual of thanksgiving as we all give thanks for the Parish of Saint Peter and all that it has been in the years past, is now in the present, and will continue to be with God’s help in the years ahead. Thanks be to God. Amen. After the service of Holy Eucharist today, please join us in the undercroft for a special Simnel Cake in honor of the day. Edward Kienzle
Afterworks Annual Fundraiser
We will be having our Annual Cake Fundraiser for Afterworks today after church. The delicious cakes we sell are from the Boston Tea Cake Company. Please buy one or more cakes to support our afterschool program: Afterworks. Judy Bibbins and Elisa Pepe will be available on both Sundays to take orders from you. Thanks for your support!
Easter Sunday – One Service at 10:30am
This year we will celebrate with one service on Easter Sunday at 10:30am. Please mark your calendars and join us at 10:30 on Sunday, April 4th.
Singing with the Choir during Holy Week and Easter
If you would like to sing with the choir during Holy Week and Easter, we invite you to come to our rehearsals on Sunday mornings staring March14th and continuing for each of the Sundays during Lent. Please arrive at 9:45am in the upper church when we will rehearse the music for Holy Week and Easter. We hope you will lend your voices to the choir for this special ministry! If you have any questions, please see Stephanie Budwey.
Lent Extended Preludes
During the season of Lent, please join us at 10:20am each Sunday for an extended prelude featuring both organ and vocal music. We will be hearing some of the exceptional, rich music that has been written especially for the season of Lent. Our preludes will feature the music of Bach, Handel, and many others. We hope you will join us for this wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the music that draws us into the prayerful season of Lent.
Special Lenten Study
We continue our series on “Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way.” This study is based on Walter Wink’s book of the same title. Our study examines Wink’s thinking on the issue of nonviolence, including the relation of Jesus and his message to politics and nonviolence, the history of nonviolent efforts and how nonviolence provides a way past violent conflictual situations. We begin at 7:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm with the evenings free and open to all.
Music Notes
Today’s choral prelude is “Erbarme dich” (Have mercy) from J.S. Bach’s (1685-1750) St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. Nicholas McGegan of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra describes this aria as the “emotional high point” of the St. Matthew Passion.The translation of the German text is: “Have mercy, / My God, for my tears’ sake! / Watch here / Heart and eyes weep in front of you Bitterly.”
Our offertory hymn will be sung by our bass soloist, James Dargan. He will sing “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling” by Will L. Thompson (1847-1909). D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey often used this piece as an “invitation hymn” during their 19th century evangelical meetings throughout Great Britain and the United States. This hymn, which may be found at #101 in LEVAS, particularly reflects on our gospel story for today.
The communion anthem, Geistliches Lied (Hymn), Op. 30 is by the German composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Brahms composed the piece in 1856 and it was first performed in 1865. The translation of the German text is: “Do not be sorrowful or regretful; / Be calm, as God has ordained, / and thus my will shall be content. / What do you want to worry about from day to day? / There is One who stands above all / who gives you, too, what is yours. / Only be steadfast in all you do, / stand firm; what God has decided, / that is and must be the best. / Amen.”
Middle School Youth Retreat
Attention all Middle Schoolers (6th – 8th grades)! Join other youth of the Alewife Deanery on Saturday, May 1st at Christ Church, Cambridge in Harvard Square for an overnight retreat. The event promises a night of fellowship, fun activities as well as discussion on the problem of hunger in our community. The group will then be getting up early and joining the Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 2nd. For more information, please contact the Rev. Sabeth Fitzgibbons at sabeth@our-redeemer.net.
Jubilee Celebrates Africa Dinner & Auction
Help support the Jubilee Ministry. As you might not know, the Jubilee Ministry is a mission supported by the Diocese that helps to repair the suffering inflicted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Programs include orphan feeding & education, assisting Anglican hospitals & clinics, and providing testing & aftercare. To help support funding for this ministry a Dinner & Auction will be held at the Church of Our Redeemer in Lexington on Saturday, May 1st. Tickets are $35 per person. The night will feature both a silent & live auction, African crafts, a performance by the St. Peter’s, Waltham choir as well as a lovely dinner of African food. For more details, please contact Jennifer Close at jenniferclose03@hotmail.com.
Prayer List
Please help us out by periodically checking the names you have asked to have added to the prayer list, and let us know when we are able to remove those names. We will be paring down the list at the end of March; if you would like names to remain on the list, please let Sue know.
Please Help Stock the CommonCare Pantry
Our CommonCare cook-ins began last Fall and have been very well attended – but we could use your help. We welcome all who would like to share in the meals on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through June. You can help with preparation, setting up, clean up, and/or just enjoying the wonderful meals we all prepare together. You can also help by donating non-perishable items to the food basket at the back of the church. Any canned meats, vegetables or fruits, or dry goods such as rice, pasta, or cereal are a big help. Also useful would be milk that does not need to be refrigerated (such as Parmalat milk). Thank you to all who support this ministry.
Important Dates to Remember
Please mark you calendars and make note of these upcoming dates of activities and deadlines for the months of March and April:
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Sun., March 14
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Daylight Savings Time Begins – Turn clocks ahead one hour
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Holy Week Schedule
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Sun., March 28
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Palm Sunday – Great Procession begins at 10:30am
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Mon. March 29
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8:00am
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Holy Eucharist
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Tues. March 30
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8:00am
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Holy Eucharist
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Wed. March 31
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8:00am
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Holy Eucharist
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6:00pm
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Holy Eucharist
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7:30pm
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Set up of Garden of Repose
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Thur. April 1
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8:00am
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Morning Prayer
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6:30pm
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Last Supper Meal
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