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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
October 25, 2009
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist:   Rite I

The Liturgy of the Word

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
The Collect of the Day                                                                     Insert
The 1st Lesson:  Isaiah 59: 1 – 4, 9 - 19                                           Insert
The Psalm: Psalm 13                                                             Insert
The 2nd Lesson: Hebrews 5: 12 – 6: 1, 9 - 12                                  Insert
The Holy Gospel:   Mark 10: 46 - 52                                               Insert
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

The Great Thanksgiving                                                          BCP p. 333
The Sursum Corda (sung)                                                     BCP p. 333
The Sanctus  (sung)                                                               BCP p. 334
The Lord’s Prayer   (sung)                                                     BCP p. 336
The Agnus Dei (sung)                                                            BCP p. 336
Prayer of Humble Access                                                       BCP p. 337
The Communion of the People
The Post-Communion Prayer                                                 BCP p. 339
The Blessing & Dismissal                                                        BCP p. 339

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.

FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TODAY to the greater glory of God by Fr. and Mrs. Tucker in thanksgiving for the Trinity Church family.

FOR ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY NEXT WEEK: Feel free to add names of persons who are to be remembered in next Sunday’s bulletin to the list on the back table

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR:
- Christmas for the Needy sign-ups: Mon-Wed-Fri, Nov 9-11-13.

BIRTHDAYS this week: Donis Eischens (25th), Bette Frost (27th), Beth Coats (27th), and Tori Walters (31st).

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Ecclesiasticus 44: 1 – 10, 13 – 14; Psalm 149; Revelation 7: 2 – 4, 9 – 17; Matthew 5: 1 - 12

PARISH PRAYER LIST: T. J. Collier, 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, 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, November 21, 2009

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY: Morning service: 27

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. Barney Bruce, Lay Eucharistic Minister
Mrs. Joyce Bruce, Altar Guild Directress
Mrs. Sheila Sahni, Altar Flower Directress

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