St.

Stephen’s Episcopal
Church

1 9 0 Ra ughl e y Hi l l Rd.
Ha rri ngton, De l aw are
3 0 2 -39 8 -3 71 0
www.ststephensde.org

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Holy Eucharist
February 21, 2020
1st Sunday in Lent
 Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us Pray.

The Collect:

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to

be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are
assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the
weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to
save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever. Amen.

The Lessons:

A Reading from Genesis 9:8-17: Susan Eliason

God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “As for me, I am
establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after
you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds,
the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you,
as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with
you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of
a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the
earth.” God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make
between me and you and every living creature that is with
you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the
clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and
the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is
seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is
between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and
the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all
flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and
remember the everlasting covenant between God and every
living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” God said to
Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established
between me and all flesh that is on the earth.” The Word of
the Lord. Thanks be to God
Psalm 25: 1-9: Janet Voss
1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my
trust in you; *
let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies
triumph over me.
2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; *
let the treacherous be disappointed in their
schemes.
3 Show me your ways, O LORD, *
and teach me your paths.
4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, *
for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I
trusted all the day long.
5 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, *
for they are from everlasting.
6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my
transgressions; *
remember me according to your love and for the
sake of your goodness, O LORD.
7 Gracious and upright is the LORD; *
therefore he teaches sinners in his way.
8 He guides the humble in doing right *
and teaches his way to the lowly.
9 All the paths of the LORD are love and faithfulness *
to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

The Epistle- 1 Peter 3: 18-22: Susan Eliason

Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the
unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death
in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went
and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in
former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the
days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few,
that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism,
which this prefigured, now saves you-- not as a removal of
dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good
conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has
gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels,
authorities, and powers made subject to him. The Word of the
Lord. Thanks be to God

The Gospel- Mark 1: 9-15: The Rev. Bruce Lomas

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People: Glory to you Lord Christ
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was
baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up
out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit
descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from
heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased.” And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the
wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by
Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited
on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee,
proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is
fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and
believe in the good news.” The Gospel of the Lord! Praise to
you Lord Christ

Sermon The Rev. Bruce Lomas

The Nicene Creed:

We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
 eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People- Form VI: Janet Voss

The Leader and People pray responsively

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
People-For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those
who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; We pray for those
in the Military: Christopher Dawson, Justin Garey, Jaime
Grimes, Justin R. Hudson, Russell Knaub, Amber Mabrey,
Jared Farmer, and Bruce Carroll.

People-For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation;

People-For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and
oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; we pray
for the following:
Sick, and/or issues:
John Maccey Jo Pavlosky Regina Miller
Bill Shaw Gabby Bates Lexi Miles
Shirley Bowden Bernie Folker Paula Swift
Emma Fisher Kathy Russ Kelsea Malloy
Diana Matlack Bruce Clinton Al f r e d a C l i n t o n
Av a M a r i e V a n d e r L e a n

For Long Term & Restored Health:

Dale Matlack Barbara Maugel

For Good Health in Older Years:

Gretchen Fogas Mollie Revels Mary Mills
Joan Knaub

People-For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and

the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God;

People-For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the
Truth.

For [The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry our Presiding Bishop,

and Rev. Kevin S. Brown our Diocesan Bishop, and for Bruce
Lomas, Priest, Alex Emert, Sr. Warden, Vestry Group:
LaChecha, Patricia, Viva, Connie & Ralph and the Diocesan
Cycle of Prayer- ST. THOMAS’S PARISH, NEWARK, The
Rev. Dr. Howell C. Sasser, Jr. Rector and The Rev. Deacon
Cecily Sawyer Harmon] and for all bishops and other
ministers;
People-For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence
The People may add their own petitions

Hear us, Lord;

People-For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. I ask your
thanksgiving for the:

Birthday of Doug Crouse

Silence
The People may add their own thanksgivings

We will exalt you, O God our King;

People-And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have died, (______________) that they may
have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence
The People may add their own petitions
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People-Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

Leader and People

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
Amen.

The Peace

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People- And also with you.

The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer A
The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.
Celebrant Life you your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every-

where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on

other
occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and

Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and People

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us
for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become
subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human
nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the
God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself,
in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole
world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to

hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the
cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel
containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our

Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks
to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take,
eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:
This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you
and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink
it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in
this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,
resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the

Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new
and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully
receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,
and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints
into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior

Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Then may be sung or said

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast.

In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times

except during Easter Season.

In place of, or in addition to, the preceding, some other suitable

anthem may be used. Facing the people, the Celebrant says the
following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

And may add- Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then

immediately deliver it to the people.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these
words

The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in

everlasting life. [Amen.]

or with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father,

you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Announcements

The Blessing and Dismissal

Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!

Thanks be to God