Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Hybrid Eucharist
Grace Episcopal Church, Martha’s Vineyard
October 17, 2021
THE HOLY EUCHARIST: ENRICHING OUR WORSHIP, PRAYER 1
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Welcome
Because of the increased presence of the delta variant on the Vineyard and out of an abundance of caution, those present in the church are asked to sing the hymns softly. Thank you for your understanding.
Throughout the service, the people joining via zoom remain muted, but join in the responses in bold in the bulletin, voiced by Roger McGary.
Throughout the service, the people joining via zoom remain muted, but join in the responses in bold in the bulletin, voiced by Roger McGary.
Celebrant Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
People Glory to God for ever and ever. Amen.
People Glory to God for ever and ever. Amen.
All say
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
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 God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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.
The Lessons
The First Reading: Job 38:1-7, 34-41, read by Ann Palches
The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:
"Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Gird up your loins like a man,
I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone
when the morning stars sang together
and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?
“Can you lift up your voice to the clouds,
so that a flood of waters may cover you?
Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go
and say to you, ‘Here we are’?
Who has put wisdom in the inward parts,
or given understanding to the mind?
Who has the wisdom to number the clouds?
Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens,
when the dust runs into a mass
and the clods cling together?
“Can you hunt the prey for the lion,
or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
when they crouch in their dens,
or lie in wait in their covert?
Who provides for the raven its prey,
when its young ones cry to God,
and wander about for lack of food?”
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
The First Reading: Job 38:1-7, 34-41, read by Ann Palches
The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:
"Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Gird up your loins like a man,
I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone
when the morning stars sang together
and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?
“Can you lift up your voice to the clouds,
so that a flood of waters may cover you?
Can you send forth lightnings, so that they may go
and say to you, ‘Here we are’?
Who has put wisdom in the inward parts,
or given understanding to the mind?
Who has the wisdom to number the clouds?
Or who can tilt the waterskins of the heavens,
when the dust runs into a mass
and the clods cling together?
“Can you hunt the prey for the lion,
or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
when they crouch in their dens,
or lie in wait in their covert?
Who provides for the raven its prey,
when its young ones cry to God,
and wander about for lack of food?”
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 104:1-9, 25, 37b, read by John Hickey
Bless the Lord, O my soul; *
O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
you are clothed with majesty and splendor.
You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *
and spread out the heavens like a curtain.
You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *
you make the clouds your chariot;
you ride on the wings of the wind.
You make the winds your messengers *
and flames of fire your servants.
You have set the earth upon its foundations, *
so that it never shall move at any time.
You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *
the waters stood higher than the mountains.
At your rebuke they fled; *
at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *
to the places you had appointed for them.
You set the limits that they should not pass; *
they shall not again cover the earth.
O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
Hallelujah!
Bless the Lord, O my soul; *
O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
you are clothed with majesty and splendor.
You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *
and spread out the heavens like a curtain.
You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *
you make the clouds your chariot;
you ride on the wings of the wind.
You make the winds your messengers *
and flames of fire your servants.
You have set the earth upon its foundations, *
so that it never shall move at any time.
You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *
the waters stood higher than the mountains.
At your rebuke they fled; *
at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *
to the places you had appointed for them.
You set the limits that they should not pass; *
they shall not again cover the earth.
O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
Hallelujah!
The Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10, read by Bernadine Prygrosky
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,
“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”;
as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.”
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,
“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”;
as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.”
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.
People Thanks be to God.
The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Mark (10:35-45)
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
They replied,“We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
They replied,“We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily The Rev. Stephen Harding
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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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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, from the New Zealand Prayer Book, pp.482-484
In addition to your prayers during the service please click here to add a person to the Parish Prayer List.
Blessed are you eternal God,
To be praised and glorified for ever.
Loving God, hear us as we pray for the unity of the Church.
May we all be one that the world may believe.
Grant that every member of the Church
May truly and humbly serve you,
That the life of Christ may be revealed in us.
We remember those who have died.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend them.
We praise you for all your saints
Who have entered your eternal glory.
May we also come to share your heavenly kingdom.
Have compassion on those who suffer from sickness, grief, or trouble.
In your presence may they find strength.
Look with kindness on our homes and families.
Grant that your love may grow in our hearts.
Make us alive to the needs of our community.
Help us to share one another’s joys and burdens.
Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world.
Guide us and all people in the way of justice and peace.
Strengthen all who minister in Christ’s name.
Give us the courage to proclaim the Gospel.
We pray in silence or using the chat feature for our own needs…
Silence
Celebrant: God our hope,
May your blessing empower
Our thanksgivings and our prayer;
For we put our trust in you the living God,
Risking disappointment, risking failure,
Working and waiting expectantly.
Amen.
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Blessed are you eternal God,
To be praised and glorified for ever.
Loving God, hear us as we pray for the unity of the Church.
May we all be one that the world may believe.
Grant that every member of the Church
May truly and humbly serve you,
That the life of Christ may be revealed in us.
We remember those who have died.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend them.
We praise you for all your saints
Who have entered your eternal glory.
May we also come to share your heavenly kingdom.
Have compassion on those who suffer from sickness, grief, or trouble.
In your presence may they find strength.
Look with kindness on our homes and families.
Grant that your love may grow in our hearts.
Make us alive to the needs of our community.
Help us to share one another’s joys and burdens.
Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world.
Guide us and all people in the way of justice and peace.
Strengthen all who minister in Christ’s name.
Give us the courage to proclaim the Gospel.
We pray in silence or using the chat feature for our own needs…
Silence
Celebrant: God our hope,
May your blessing empower
Our thanksgivings and our prayer;
For we put our trust in you the living God,
Risking disappointment, risking failure,
Working and waiting expectantly.
Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Celebrant and People
God of all mercy,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.
We have denied your goodness in each other,
in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
We repent of the evil that enslaves us,
the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf.
Forgive, restore, and strengthen us
through our Savior Jesus Christ,
that we may abide in your love
and serve only your will. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Celebrant Let us confess our sins to God.
Silence may be kept.
Celebrant and People
God of all mercy,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.
We have denied your goodness in each other,
in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
We repent of the evil that enslaves us,
the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf.
Forgive, restore, and strengthen us
through our Savior Jesus Christ,
that we may abide in your love
and serve only your will. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant The peace of Christ be always with you.
People And also with you.
Announcements
Celebrant All things come of thee O Lord
Celebrant and People And of thine own have we given thee.
Celebrant and People And of thine own have we given thee.
The Holy Communion
Enriching our Worship Eucharistic Prayer 1
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
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 our thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy.
You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you replenish us and call us to fullness of life.
Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we say:
Enriching our Worship Eucharistic Prayer 1
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
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 our thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is truly right, and good and joyful, to give you thanks, all-holy God, source of life and fountain of mercy.
You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you replenish us and call us to fullness of life.
Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we say:
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 the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest
The Celebrant continues
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love.
You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace.
But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.
Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.
On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love.
You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace.
But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.
Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus. Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.
On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. 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.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.
Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine. By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever.
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.
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
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
Celebrant We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.
People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
People who are online
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.
Online leader
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]
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.
Online leader
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]
Postcommunion Prayer
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and you have united us with Christ and one another; you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
Dismissal
Leader Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and you have united us with Christ and one another; you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing
Dismissal
Leader Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
Sunday Prayers
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
Stephen, Storm, and Sharon, our Priests
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Joe, our President, Kamala, our Vice President
The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Pray for Our Country
The people of Afghanistan
The people of Haiti
All Refugees
All those affected by climate change
All who have been made homeless because of wildfires or flooding around the world
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Bill, Joy and their family
Bob & Lydia
Carl McGary
Christine & Richard
Connie & Max
Danny
Deborah & her family
Gary
Gerry
Inez
Janice
Jeff
Joan
Kate
The Landry family
Lester & Betsy
Lorraine & Richard
Louise
Max & Connie
Mike & Sarah
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie and all their family
Pat
Patricia
Paul
Phyllis
Ralph
Robert and Elizabeth
Ryan
Sandra
Shauna White Smith
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Tomas Napoleon
Wayman
William
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; All those involved in the vaccination effort
Those working to address racial injustice
Those who have died: Chad, Charles, Don, Scott, Susan
All those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred or
the color of their skin
Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Gayle, our Bishops
Stephen, Storm, and Sharon, our Priests
The Very Reverend Amy McCreath & the Cathedral Congregation of St. Paul
The Manna Community
The Cape & Islands Deanery
Joe, our President, Kamala, our Vice President
The Members of Congress; Charlie our Governor, and our elected officials
Pray for Our Country
The people of Afghanistan
The people of Haiti
All Refugees
All those affected by climate change
All who have been made homeless because of wildfires or flooding around the world
The Campers, Counselors, and Staff of Camp Jabberwocky
The People of Pine Ridge
Bill, Joy and their family
Bob & Lydia
Carl McGary
Christine & Richard
Connie & Max
Danny
Deborah & her family
Gary
Gerry
Inez
Janice
Jeff
Joan
Kate
The Landry family
Lester & Betsy
Lorraine & Richard
Louise
Max & Connie
Mike & Sarah
Deborah, Chris, Gunnar; Bill & Marcia; Valerie and all their family
Pat
Patricia
Paul
Phyllis
Ralph
Robert and Elizabeth
Ryan
Sandra
Shauna White Smith
Suzanne Goldstein
Tara
Tomas Napoleon
Wayman
William
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; All those involved in the vaccination effort
Those working to address racial injustice
Those who have died: Chad, Charles, Don, Scott, Susan
All those killed because of oppression, gun violence, hatred or
the color of their skin
GRACE CHURCH
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332
Ministers All Baptized Parishioners
Rector The Rev. Stephen Harding
Priest Associates The Rev. Sharon Eckhardt
The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Senior Warden DiAnn Ray
Junior Warden Lorraine Clark
Treasurer Bernadine Prygrosky
Assistant Treasurer Ann Palches
Clerk Deborah Medders
Parish Administrator Maureen O’Malley
Director of Music Wes Nagy
Sexton Christopher Berry
Cellist Jan Hyer
Vestry
Glenn Alberich, Jon Bates, Jennifer Haynes, Karen Huff, Peter Landry, Joan Merry
Alternates: Fala Freeman, and Leigh Ann Yuen
Rector The Rev. Stephen Harding
Priest Associates The Rev. Sharon Eckhardt
The Rev. Dr. Storm Swain
Senior Warden DiAnn Ray
Junior Warden Lorraine Clark
Treasurer Bernadine Prygrosky
Assistant Treasurer Ann Palches
Clerk Deborah Medders
Parish Administrator Maureen O’Malley
Director of Music Wes Nagy
Sexton Christopher Berry
Cellist Jan Hyer
Vestry
Glenn Alberich, Jon Bates, Jennifer Haynes, Karen Huff, Peter Landry, Joan Merry
Alternates: Fala Freeman, and Leigh Ann Yuen
ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Parish Administrator: Maureen O’Malley
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Acolyte: Hannah Haynes
Intercessor: Ann Palches
Readers: John Hickey, Ann Palches, Bernadine Prygrosky
Respondent on behalf of Grace Church: Roger McGary
Singers: Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding, John Hickey,
Ann Palches, Trudy Russell, Gloria Wong
Ushers: Lorraine Clark, Bernadine Prygrosky
Rector: The Rev. Stephen Harding
Parish Administrator: Maureen O’Malley
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Music Director: Wesley Nagy
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Acolyte: Hannah Haynes
Intercessor: Ann Palches
Readers: John Hickey, Ann Palches, Bernadine Prygrosky
Respondent on behalf of Grace Church: Roger McGary
Singers: Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding, John Hickey,
Ann Palches, Trudy Russell, Gloria Wong
Ushers: Lorraine Clark, Bernadine Prygrosky