Monday, October 28, 2024

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles

 O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Be the Church

 






Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

 Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Saint James of Jerusalem: Brother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and Martyr

 Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

The Episcopal Shield


 

Upcoming Events as of October 20

October 26 - Diocesan convention

October 27 - Fall Fellowship Potluck

November 2 - Installation of PB Sean Rowe, Live-Stream

November 10 - Vestry Meeting 

December 1 - Advent Begins

December 15 - Holiday Fellowship Potluck with music by Louis Couto

December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 5:00 PM

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

 Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Saint Luke the Evangelist

 Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Upcoming Events as of October 13

October 26 - Diocesan convention

October 27 - Fall Fellowship Potluck

November 2 - Installation of PB Sean Rowe, Live-Stream

November 9 - Vestry Meeting 

December 1 - Advent Begins

December 15 - Holliday Fellowship Potluck

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Churchwide Virtual Investiture Celebration




The Most Reverend Michael Curry requests 
the honor of your presence at the
Celebration of New Ministry and Investiture of the Right Reverend Sean Rowe as Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church
Saturday, November 2, 2024
"Roll Call" of Dioceses - 9:30 am ET
Service of Holy Eucharist - 11:00 am ET



Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

 Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Saint Francis Sunday

Most high, omnipotent good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world, that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy. O God, you have made us and all living things. You are even more wonderful than what you have made. We thank you for giving us these pets who bring us joy. As you take care of us, so also we ask your help that we might take care of those who trust us to look after them. By doing this, we share in your love for all creation. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.



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The Prayers for Blessing of the Animals


Leader: Let us give thanks to God our Creator for all the gifts so freely bestowed upon us and for the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: For the richness of the mountains, plains, and rivers.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: For all creatures that breathe, and move, and have life.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: For the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers and trees.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: For the trust you have shown in giving into our care these, our pets.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: That each of our pets my be treasured with care.

All: We thank you Lord.


Leader: That we may love and honor all your works, O God.

All: We pray to you Lord.


Leader: That we may continue to grow in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation.

All: To the honor and glory of your name, now and forever, we pray to you Lord. Amen.


+The Blessing:

May you be blessed in the Name of God, the Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. May you and your animals enjoy life together and find joy with the God who created you.

Amen


Prayer (said together)

Almighty God, our great Creator, yours are the praise, the glory, the honor and all blessings! To you alone do all things belong. Be praised for giving us the animals, birds and fish which fill your world. May we think of you and thank you when we play with and care for our pets.


Be praised for making us so happy to have our pets and to have them to play with. We ask you, Lord, that we may be good to our pets always, so that they may be happy also.


Help us always to take care of them so that they will be healthy. O God, your world is wonderful. May we all come into your even greater world of the kingdom of heaven where we shall see even more wonderful things and where we shall live and love forever. This we ask to your eternal praise, and to our blessing. Amen.


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Prayers of the People


Creating and sustaining God, in faith we lift our voices to you that we might be transformed by your love, saying:

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for the church, that it may manifest your grace and mercy in the world. And for the National Episcopal Church Leaders: for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and for Presiding Bishop elect Sean Rowe. And for all priests that they may be constant in faith and witness .

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for our nation, that it might fulfill its promise and be a nation where all people know justice, peace, and the opportunity to thrive.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for St. Paul's, that we might be a place where each of us can discover our call and find ways to minister together as the Body of Christ.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for the natural order, and that the abundance and diversity of creation might be preserved through our choices and advocacy.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for the sick, the injured, the anxious and despairing, and we lift up all those affected by the hurricane. Through your healing presence, grant them hope and healing.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


Let us pray for those on our Parish Prayer List.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


The flowers have been given in loving memory of Peter Carlone. May he rest in peace.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


We pray for the dying, and for all those who have died, that they may rest in the glory of your eternal love.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.


You have promised to hear and respond to us when we gather in your name. All this we ask through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen


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Closing Prayer


Create in us a new heart and a new vision, O God, that the gifts of your Spirit may work in us and renew the face of the earth.

May we be one with you so that our work is yours

and your work is ours.

Lead us to transform our lives to reflect your glory in Creation; through Jesus Christ our Savior who is alive with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.