TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS
The Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 15, 2009
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist:   Rite I

The Liturgy of the Word

Offertory Anthem “’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus”                               Choir
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 “Humbly I adore thee”                                                  Hymnal, # 314
The Post-Communion Prayer                                                       BCP p. 339
The Blessing & Dismissal                                                              BCP p. 339
Hymn “Stand up, stand up for Jesus”                                    Hymnal, # 561

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.

ANNIVERSARY this week: Tami & Al Crawlley (20th)

TODAY FOLLOWING SERVICE:
- Coffee Hour – Parish Hall
- Parish Hall resetting for the Chili Luncheon
- Vestry meeting – Rector’s Office

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Daniel 7: 9 -14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1: 1 - 8; John 18: 33 - 37,

PARISH PRAYER LIST: Marcia, Dave, 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.

WANT TO RENEW/BUILD UP YOUR FAITH? Candidates are being invited to come to the Diocese’s Cursillo weekend, held June 17 – 20, 2010 at Toddhall in Belleville. There is no cost to attend. See Deb Tucker for more information.

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY: 38

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 through a link 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. Gary Wagner, Keyboard Musician
Mrs. Joyce Bruce, Altar Guild Directress
Mrs. Sheila Sahni, Altar Flower Directress

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