Trinity Episcopal Church
1100 Harrison Street , Mt. Vernon, IL   62864
(618) 242 – 3434

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009

THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 4, 2009
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist:   Rite I

The Liturgy of the Word

Hymn "Christ is made a sure foundation"                         Hymnal #518
The Opening Acclamation          Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 323
The Collect for Purity and Summary of the Law              BCP, p. 323-324
The Gloria (sung)                                 BCP p. 324 - or - Hymnal, S-204
The Collect of the Day                                                                     Insert
The 1st Lesson:  Genesis 2: 18 - 24                                                  Insert
The Psalm: Psalm 128                                                                      Insert
The 2nd Lesson: Hebrews 2: 1 - 18                                                  Insert
Hymn "Awake, my soul"                                    Hymnal # 546, vv. 1 - 2
The Holy Gospel:   Mark 8: 27 - 38                                                 Insert
Hymn "Awake, my soul"                                    Hymnal # 546, vv. 3 - 4
The Sermon                                                                    Fr. Gene Tucker
The Nicene Creed                                                                  BCP p. 327 The Prayers of the People                                                      BCP p. 328
The Confession of Sin & Absolution                              BCP p. 331 - 332
The Peace                                                                              BCP p. 332

The Liturgy of the Table

Offertory Anthem “On Jordan’s Banks”                      arr. Franklin Ritter
The Great Thanksgiving                                                          BCP p. 333
The Sursum Corda (sung)                      BCP p. 333 -or- Hymnal, S-112
The Sanctus  (sung)                                BCP p. 334 -or- Hymnal, S-114
The Lord’s Prayer   (sung)                      BCP p. 336 -or- Hymnal, S-119
The Agnus Dei (sung)                             BCP p. 336 -or- Hymnal, S-158
Prayer of Humble Access                                                       BCP p. 337
The Communion of the People
Hymn "Rock of ages"                                                        Hymnal, #685
The Post-Communion Prayer                                                 BCP p. 339
The Blessing & Dismissal                                                        BCP p. 339
Hymn "Hail, thou once despised Jesus"                             Hymnal #495

VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS: We are delighted to have you
with us today, whether you are visiting, or if you are looking for a church
home. We are glad to share this house of the Lord with you.  

HOLY COMMUNION may be received by all baptized Christians (regardless of denomination) who have been baptized with water, and in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. At the time the Sacrament is offered, you may come forward to the altar rail. (If unable to come to the rail, the elements will be brought to you.) You may either kneel at the rail, or stand. Both the bread (host) and the wine, or just the host only, may be received. The host may be dipped into the chalice of wine, if you prefer. Or, you may receive a blessing from the Celebrant. Indicate your desire to receive the blessing by crossing your arms across your chest.
OUTREACH OFFERING IS RECEIVED TODAY. Checks may be made payable to “Trinity Episcopal Church”, and should be marked “Outreach Offering”. May God richly bless you as you give!
TODAY:        5:00 PM        Blessing of the Animals (Church Yard)
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY to the greater glory of God, and in thanksgiving for the birth anniversary of Fr. Bob Harmon.   

SIGN-UPS IN THE PARISH HALL (next to the calendars) FOR:
Trinity-on-the-Move: Tuesday, October 27 th @ 9 th Street Grill
Christmas for the Needy sign-ups: Mon-Wed-Fri, Nov 9-11-13

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Amos 5: 6 – 7, 10 – 15; Psalm 90: 1 – 8, 12; Hebrews 3: 1 – 6; Mark 10: 17 - 31

PARISH PRAYER LIST: Ann, Grace, Barbara, Fred & Laura, Jim, Matt, Nicole, Sharon, Bette, Patricia, Jeff, Esther Bassett, Phil, Emerson, Mary Ellen, Eugene, Marty, Kathy, Jacob & Sarah, Norma, Ann Nancarrow, Michael Reginato, Bill, Clay & Yuko, Pat Lusby, CPT John Tober, USAF (in Afghanistan), SSG Kevin Harris, USA (in Iraq), Hope in Christ Ministries. The Standing Committee of the Diocese and the election process for a Bishop Coadjutor.

HOPE IN CHRIST food & toiletries donations are received in the Parish Hall. Next food pantry distribution: Saturday, October 17, 2009

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY: 37

STANDING NOTICES

PASTORAL CARE is one of the Rector’s highest priorities. If you – or someone you know – is ill, hospitalized, or in need of prayer or visitation, please make those needs known.   Thank you.
SERMON COPIES: Are available following service at the back of the church, in the Parish Hall (literature rack), by request to the Rector, or on Trinity’s website.

The Rt. Rev. Peter H. Beckwith, Bishop of Springfield
The Rt. Rev. Keith L. Ackerman, Assisting Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Donald J. Parsons, Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Gene Tucker, Rector
Mr. Jim Adams, Lay Eucharistic Minister
Mr. Gary Wagner, Keyboard Musician
Mrs. Joyce Bruce, Altar Guild Directress
Mrs. Sheila Sahni, Altar Flower Directress

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