All Saints’ Day
Morning Prayer
Grace Episcopal Church, Martha’s Vineyard
November 1, 2020
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Welcome & Announcements: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Prelude
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Opening Sentence
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Confession of Sin Let us confess our sins against God and neighbor. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. |
Officiant
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
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Invitatory and Psalter
Officiant Lord, open our lips. People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Officiant and voiced by the People Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. |
Psalm 111, 112, 113 read by Roger McGary
Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.
He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
112
Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord *
and have great delight in his commandments!
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
and their righteousness will last for ever.
Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
It is good for them to be generous in lending *
and to manage their affairs with justice.
For they will never be shaken; *
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
their heart is right;
they put their trust in the Lord.
Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
They have given freely to the poor, *
and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
the desires of the wicked will perish.
113
Hallelujah!
Give praise, you servants of the Lord; *
praise the Name of the Lord.
Let the Name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high, *
but stoops to behold the heavens and the earth?
He takes up the weak out of the dust *
and lifts up the poor from the ashes.
He sets them with the princes, *
with the princes of his people.
He makes the woman of a childless house *
to be a joyful mother of children.
Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.
He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
112
Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord *
and have great delight in his commandments!
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
and their righteousness will last for ever.
Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
It is good for them to be generous in lending *
and to manage their affairs with justice.
For they will never be shaken; *
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
their heart is right;
they put their trust in the Lord.
Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
They have given freely to the poor, *
and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
the desires of the wicked will perish.
113
Hallelujah!
Give praise, you servants of the Lord; *
praise the Name of the Lord.
Let the Name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high, *
but stoops to behold the heavens and the earth?
He takes up the weak out of the dust *
and lifts up the poor from the ashes.
He sets them with the princes, *
with the princes of his people.
He makes the woman of a childless house *
to be a joyful mother of children.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
The Lessons
A Reading from 2 Esdras 2:42-47 read by John Hickey
I, Ezra, saw on Mount Zion a great multitude that I could not number, and they all were praising the Lord with songs. In their midst was a young man of great stature, taller than any of the others, and on the head of each of them he placed a crown, but he was more exalted than they. And I was held spellbound. Then I asked an angel, ‘Who are these, my lord?’ He answered and said to me, ‘These are they who have put off mortal clothing and have put on the immortal, and have confessed the name of God. Now they are being crowned, and receive palms.’ Then I said to the angel, ‘Who is that young man who is placing crowns on them and putting palms in their hands?’ He answered and said to me, ‘He is the Son of God, whom they confessed in the world.’ So I began to praise those who had stood valiantly for the name of the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
A Reading from 2 Esdras 2:42-47 read by John Hickey
I, Ezra, saw on Mount Zion a great multitude that I could not number, and they all were praising the Lord with songs. In their midst was a young man of great stature, taller than any of the others, and on the head of each of them he placed a crown, but he was more exalted than they. And I was held spellbound. Then I asked an angel, ‘Who are these, my lord?’ He answered and said to me, ‘These are they who have put off mortal clothing and have put on the immortal, and have confessed the name of God. Now they are being crowned, and receive palms.’ Then I said to the angel, ‘Who is that young man who is placing crowns on them and putting palms in their hands?’ He answered and said to me, ‘He is the Son of God, whom they confessed in the world.’ So I began to praise those who had stood valiantly for the name of the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
A Reading from Hebrews 11:32-40, 12:1-2 read by Bernadine Prygrosky
And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, without us, be made perfect.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, without us, be made perfect.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew 5:1-12
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The Necrology
All Saints’ Necrology 2020
Grace Church, Vineyard Haven
Funerals & Burials in this past year
Amy Combra
Lee Fierro
Leslie Harrold
Joan Hyer
Nancy Kingsley
Audrey Leaf
John Pearson
Ken Rolston
Barbara Jakobsen Ward
Margaret Wolontis
In Memory of
All those who have died from COVID-19
Adam, Autumn, Terry
Robert Adams
Eugene Baer
Henry E. Bessire
Ann Chiles
Mitches Chiles
Joan Conlin
John Conlin
Val Coppola
Katherine Deeble
Riley Deeble
Daniel Foley
Evelyn Geddes
Mary Norris Helm
Thomas C. Helm
John R. Helm
Robert Jewett
Lorraine Averill Leonard
Judy Nichols
Mimi Poser
Heinz-Helmer Puetthoff
Carol Prygrosky
Bernard Prygrosky
Shirley Robinson
Joan Baratz Snowden
Ronald Spadafora
Memorial Garden
George Franklin Neil
Albion S. Boxill
Louise Gurren
Eleanor Axson Sayre
Woodrow Wilson Sayre
Kimball Parker Turner
Robert “Gordie” Bassett
Sara Jane Woodward
Barbara Eleanor Harnen
Daniel Harnen
Page Doss
Backman Wong
Phyllis H. Rohr
Christopher Atkinson
Louise Atkinson
Julia C. Chittenden
Kenneth M. Johnson
Myrtis M. Johnson
Beatrice Atkinson
Robert Rohr
Marilyn Hardester Dawson
Lester W. Holcomb Sr.
Carabelle Blake Neil
Erik Pfau
Sarah Gibbons Ward Dunkley
Curtis Scott Jones
Norma Atherholt Jones
Memorials
Martha W. Daggett
Allen Louisa Richardson
George Morey Richardson
Louisa V.K. Davies
Col. Allan Lindsay Briggs
Lila Burr Chapman Rhodes
Thomas H. Tuckerman
Thomas Henry Mills
Dorrit Pfau
Helene Arnoux
Anne Carter Hopkins
Mary Bliss Whittemore
Emily Norwood de Forest Hicks
General Benjamin Alvord
Emily L Alvord
Harris M. Crist
Dr. Leslie P. Hill
Jane C. Hill
Herbert E. Tucker
S. Ella Tucker
Alice Rochester Fenton
Hester Nash Myers
Bernice Mayhew Humphreys
Walter H. Husted
Col. Elmer Hatton
Jeffrey Goodale
Clergy
The Rev. John A. Jerome
The Rev. Richard C. Hall
The Rev. Henry H. Neales
The Rev. William Cleveland Hicks
The Rev. Joseph Dinzey
The Rev. Henry Steele Habersham
The Rev. Hardland Holmes Ryder
The Rev. William Doas Manross
The Rev. Arthur L. Fenderson
The Rev. Aubrey C. Gilmore
The Rev. John Higginson Cabot
The Rev. Arthur B. Papineau
The Rev. John T. Golding
The Rev. R.W. Nicholson
The Rev. Carlton N. Jones
The Rev. Harold A. Andress
The Rev. B. Linford Eyrick
The Rev. Billert A. Williams
The Rev. Thomas H. Lehman
The Rev. Henry L. Bird
The Rev. Richard D. Muir
The Rev. David Smith
The Rev. Bud Witte
The Rev. Brian J.P. Murdoch
The Rev. Alden Besse
Grace Church, Vineyard Haven
Funerals & Burials in this past year
Amy Combra
Lee Fierro
Leslie Harrold
Joan Hyer
Nancy Kingsley
Audrey Leaf
John Pearson
Ken Rolston
Barbara Jakobsen Ward
Margaret Wolontis
In Memory of
All those who have died from COVID-19
Adam, Autumn, Terry
Robert Adams
Eugene Baer
Henry E. Bessire
Ann Chiles
Mitches Chiles
Joan Conlin
John Conlin
Val Coppola
Katherine Deeble
Riley Deeble
Daniel Foley
Evelyn Geddes
Mary Norris Helm
Thomas C. Helm
John R. Helm
Robert Jewett
Lorraine Averill Leonard
Judy Nichols
Mimi Poser
Heinz-Helmer Puetthoff
Carol Prygrosky
Bernard Prygrosky
Shirley Robinson
Joan Baratz Snowden
Ronald Spadafora
Memorial Garden
George Franklin Neil
Albion S. Boxill
Louise Gurren
Eleanor Axson Sayre
Woodrow Wilson Sayre
Kimball Parker Turner
Robert “Gordie” Bassett
Sara Jane Woodward
Barbara Eleanor Harnen
Daniel Harnen
Page Doss
Backman Wong
Phyllis H. Rohr
Christopher Atkinson
Louise Atkinson
Julia C. Chittenden
Kenneth M. Johnson
Myrtis M. Johnson
Beatrice Atkinson
Robert Rohr
Marilyn Hardester Dawson
Lester W. Holcomb Sr.
Carabelle Blake Neil
Erik Pfau
Sarah Gibbons Ward Dunkley
Curtis Scott Jones
Norma Atherholt Jones
Memorials
Martha W. Daggett
Allen Louisa Richardson
George Morey Richardson
Louisa V.K. Davies
Col. Allan Lindsay Briggs
Lila Burr Chapman Rhodes
Thomas H. Tuckerman
Thomas Henry Mills
Dorrit Pfau
Helene Arnoux
Anne Carter Hopkins
Mary Bliss Whittemore
Emily Norwood de Forest Hicks
General Benjamin Alvord
Emily L Alvord
Harris M. Crist
Dr. Leslie P. Hill
Jane C. Hill
Herbert E. Tucker
S. Ella Tucker
Alice Rochester Fenton
Hester Nash Myers
Bernice Mayhew Humphreys
Walter H. Husted
Col. Elmer Hatton
Jeffrey Goodale
Clergy
The Rev. John A. Jerome
The Rev. Richard C. Hall
The Rev. Henry H. Neales
The Rev. William Cleveland Hicks
The Rev. Joseph Dinzey
The Rev. Henry Steele Habersham
The Rev. Hardland Holmes Ryder
The Rev. William Doas Manross
The Rev. Arthur L. Fenderson
The Rev. Aubrey C. Gilmore
The Rev. John Higginson Cabot
The Rev. Arthur B. Papineau
The Rev. John T. Golding
The Rev. R.W. Nicholson
The Rev. Carlton N. Jones
The Rev. Harold A. Andress
The Rev. B. Linford Eyrick
The Rev. Billert A. Williams
The Rev. Thomas H. Lehman
The Rev. Henry L. Bird
The Rev. Richard D. Muir
The Rev. David Smith
The Rev. Bud Witte
The Rev. Brian J.P. Murdoch
The Rev. Alden Besse
Musical Reflection
Homily The Rev. Stephen Harding
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The Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen |
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The Prayers
Officiant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Officiant Let us pray. The 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. |
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Suffrages B
V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance; R. Govern and uphold them, now and always. V. Day by day we bless you; R. We praise your name for ever. V. Lord, keep us from all sin today; R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy. V. Lord, show us your love and mercy; R. For we put our trust in you. V. In you, Lord, is our hope; R. And we shall never hope in vain. |
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
A Prayer for the Human Family
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives, that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives, that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers and Thanksgivings
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The General Thanksgiving
Officiant and People Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen. |
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Postlude
Sunday Prayers
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Donald, our President; The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Our Country, as we prepare for the election.
Donald, Joe, Kamala, and Michael, and their families as they campaign
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Elizabeth
Gary
Henry and his family
Jan
Jeff & Gail
Jennifer
Judy, Luke and Annie
Kathy & Tom
Kate
Richard & Cindy
Mike & Sarah
Molly
Nevenka and her family
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie
Ralph
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Wes
All Staff of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Our Vineyard EMS, Fire, and Police Departments
All the Members of the New York City Fire Department
We pray for all those who are sick with Covid-19; all those who are dying from it; all who have survived it; those who have died from it; their families; and all who are caring for them
Those who by virtue of their work are putting themselves at risk
Those staying home and practicing social distancing
Those protesting racial violence and racial injustice
Pray also for the police
Ourselves, that we may have the strength to call out injustice and racism
All those embarked on the Sacred Ground program
Assisting in our service today
Grace Church
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Master of Ceremony: The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Maureen O’Malley
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Readers: John Hickey, Roger McGary, Bernadine Prygrosky
Respondent on behalf of Grace Church: Deborah Medders
Today’s Altar flowers are given by Louise Bessire in Thanksgiving for the ministry
of The Rev. Stephen Harding on his Anniversary of his arrival at Grace Church.
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Donald, our President; The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Our Country, as we prepare for the election.
Donald, Joe, Kamala, and Michael, and their families as they campaign
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Elizabeth
Gary
Henry and his family
Jan
Jeff & Gail
Jennifer
Judy, Luke and Annie
Kathy & Tom
Kate
Richard & Cindy
Mike & Sarah
Molly
Nevenka and her family
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie
Ralph
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Wes
All Staff of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital
Our Vineyard EMS, Fire, and Police Departments
All the Members of the New York City Fire Department
We pray for all those who are sick with Covid-19; all those who are dying from it; all who have survived it; those who have died from it; their families; and all who are caring for them
Those who by virtue of their work are putting themselves at risk
Those staying home and practicing social distancing
Those protesting racial violence and racial injustice
Pray also for the police
Ourselves, that we may have the strength to call out injustice and racism
All those embarked on the Sacred Ground program
Assisting in our service today
Grace Church
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Master of Ceremony: The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Maureen O’Malley
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Readers: John Hickey, Roger McGary, Bernadine Prygrosky
Respondent on behalf of Grace Church: Deborah Medders
Today’s Altar flowers are given by Louise Bessire in Thanksgiving for the ministry
of The Rev. Stephen Harding on his Anniversary of his arrival at Grace Church.