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Feast of the Holy Name
New Year's Day


​Grace Episcopal Church, Martha’s Vineyard
 
January 1, 2023   ~   10:00 am


FESTIVE EUCHARIST:  RITE II, PRAYER B
 
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Welcome
 
Throughout the service, the people joining via zoom remain muted, but join in the responses in bold in the bulletin.​

Hymn 110  The snow lay on the ground
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Opening Sentences

​Celebrant       
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.       
People            And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever, Amen.

The Collect for Purity
 
Celebrant
 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.

Hymn 96  Angels we have heard on high
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The Collect of the Day

​Celebrant        God be with you.
People             And also with you.
Celebrant        Let us pray.
 
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Lessons

The First Reading:  Numbers 6: 22-27, read by Ribbons Harris

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites:
You shall say to them,

          The Lord bless you and keep you;
          the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
          the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
So they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.

The Word of the Lord.
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People    Thanks be to God.

​Psalm 8, read by Karen Huff 
Domine, Dominus noster

​1 O Lord our Governor, *
        how exalted is your Name in all the world!
2 Out of the mouths of infants and children *
        your majesty is praised above the heavens.
3 You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, *
        to quell the enemy and the avenger.
4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, *
        the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
5 What is man that you should be mindful of him? *
        the son of man that you should seek him out?
6 You have made him but little lower than the angels; *
        you adorn him with glory and honor;
7 You give him mastery over the works of your hands; *
        you put all things under his feet:
8 All sheep and oxen, *
        even the wild beasts of the field,
9 The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, *
        and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.
10 O Lord our Governor, *
        how exalted is your Name in all the world!

The Second Reading: read by John Hickey

Galatians 4:4-7
When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. 

​The Word of the Lord.
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People    Thanks be to God.

Hymn 77  From East to West
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:15-21)

People    Glory to you, Lord Christ

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
The Gospel of the Lord.
People    Praise to you, Lord Christ.

         Homily                                    The Rev. Stephen Harding

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.

The Prayers of the People, Form IV, read by Bernadine Prygrosky
 
Leader
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
We commend to your mercy all who have died, especially those in whose memory flowers have been given, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

​The Peace
 
Celebrant        The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People             And also with you.

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Hymn 82 Of the Father's love begotten
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​The Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

The Holy Communion
Eucharistic Prayer B
Celebrant                                The Lord be with you.
Celebrant and People            And also with you.
Celebrant                                Lift up 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 God thanks and praise

Sanctus S124 Holy, holy, holy Lord
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Celebrant       
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
 
On the night before he died for us, 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, according to his command, O Father,
 
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;

 
Celebrant   
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
 
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 
 
In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the departed and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
 
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 for ever.  Amen

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Lord’s Prayer
 
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
Celebrant            Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
People                 Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei  S161  Jesus, Lamb of God
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Prayer for Spiritual Communion
All say together
 
In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of Your church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer You praise and thanksgiving.  We present to you our souls and bodies with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you.  And since we can not now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our souls. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.

The Leader continues
 
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loved each one of us that God sent God’s Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.
 
[Silence is kept]

Celebrant:  The gifts of God for the people of God.

Hymn 100   Joy to the world
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Postcommunion Prayer
 
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.


Christmas Blessing
 
May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen.
 
May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.
 
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen.
 
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Hymn 87 Hark the Herald Angels sing
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Dismissal
 Leader      Go in peace to serve the Lord.
People       Thanks be to God.

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GRACE CHURCH
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332

Rector:
Priest Associates:

​Director of Music:
Sexton:

Cellist:
Bookkeeper:
The Reverend Stephen Harding
The Rev'd Sharon Eckhardt
The Rev'd Dr. Storm Swain
Wes Nagy
Christopher Berry
Jan Hyer
​David Smith
Vestry Officers:
Warden: Lorraine Clark
Treasurer: Jon Bates
Clerk of the Vestry: Deborah Medders
​Vestry Members:
Glenn Alberich, Fala Freeman, Bryan Garrison, Jennifer Haynes, Karen Huff

​ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP
 
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Zoom Hosts:  The Rev’d Ribbons Harris & Karen Huff

Hospitality: Lorraine Clark, Joan Merry
Readers:  Jan Hyer, John Hickey, Bernadine Prygrosky

Intercessor:  The Rev’d Ribbons Harris
Singers:  Abby Bates, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey,
Rev. Stephen Harding,
 ​John Hickey, Sarah Ream, Trudy Russell
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Ushers:  Lorraine Clark, Bebee Green
PO Box 1197 • 34 Woodlawn Avenue • Vineyard Haven MA 02568
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www.graceepiscopalmv.org • 508 693-0332
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