The Liturgy of the Word

(Liturgy: Expansive Language Prayer C, from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.)

The responses of the people are in bold.

Prelude

Processional Hymn MHSO 96

Welcome

Opening Acclamation

Officiant Blessed be God: most holy, glorious, and undivided Trinity.

People And blessed be God’s reign, now and for ever. Amen.

Song of Praise (10:30am only)

The Collect of the Day

Officiant God be with you.

People And also with you.

Officiant Let us pray.

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Readings

First Lesson: Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 (please be seated)

Reader A reading from The Book of Zephaniah.

Be silent before the Lord God!
For the day of the Lord is at hand;

the Lord has prepared a sacrifice,
he has consecrated his guests.

At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps,
and I will punish the people

who rest complacently on their dregs,
those who say in their hearts,

“The Lord will not do good,
nor will he do harm.”

Their wealth shall be plundered,
and their houses laid waste.

Though they build houses,
they shall not inhabit them;

though they plant vineyards,
they shall not drink wine from them.

The great day of the Lord is near,
near and hastening fast;

the sound of the day of the Lord is bitter,
the warrior cries aloud there.

That day will be a day of wrath,
a day of distress and anguish,

a day of ruin and devastation,
a day of darkness and gloom,

a day of clouds and thick darkness,
a day of trumpet blast and battle cry

against the fortified cities
and against the lofty battlements.

I will bring such distress upon people
that they shall walk like the blind;
because they have sinned against the Lord,

their blood shall be poured out like dust,
and their flesh like dung.

Neither their silver nor their gold
will be able to save them
on the day of the Lord's wrath;

in the fire of his passion
the whole earth shall be consumed;

for a full, a terrible end
he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth.

Reader The word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

Psalm 90: 1-8, (9-11), 12

1 Lord, you have been our refuge *
from one generation to another.

2 Before the mountains were brought forth,
or the land and the earth were born, *
from age to age you are God.

3 You turn us back to the dust and say, *
"Go back, O child of earth."

4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past *
and like a watch in the night.

REFRAIN

5 You sweep us away like a dream; *
we fade away suddenly like the grass.

6 In the morning it is green and flourishes; *
in the evening it is dried up and withered.

7 For we consume away in your displeasure; *
we are afraid because of your wrathful indignation.

8 Our iniquities you have set before you, *
and our secret sins in the light of your countenance.

REFRAIN

9 [When you are angry, all our days are gone; *
we bring our years to an end like a sigh.

10 The span of our life is seventy years,
perhaps in strength even eighty; *
yet the sum of them is but labor and sorrow,
for they pass away quickly and we are gone.

11 Who regards the power of your wrath? *
who rightly fears your indignation?]

12 So teach us to number our days *
that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.

REFRAIN

Second Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Reader A reading from The First Book of Thessalonians.

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn Over My Head

The Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

All Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “It is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’”

Deacon The Gospel of the Savior.

All Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Contemplative Silence

The Nicene Creed (please rise in body or spirit)

Officiant Let us affirm our faith in the words of 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.

Prayers of the People Form VI, BCP

The Leader and People pray responsively

Leader In peace, we pray to you, God. For all people in their daily life and work;

All For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Leader For this community, the nation, and the world;

All For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Leader For the just and proper use of your creation;

All For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Leader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;

All For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Leader For the peace and unity of the Church of God;

All For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Leader For Deon, our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;

All For all who serve God in God’s Church.

Leader For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, including those on our parish prayer list.

The People may add their own petitions

Leader Hear us, Lord;

All For your mercy is great.

Leader We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life, including the ministries of Holy Communion, especially ____ .

The People may add their own thanksgivings, silently or aloud.

Leader We will exalt you, O God;

All And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Leader We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

The People may add their own petitions

Leader God, let your loving-kindness be upon them;

All Who put their trust in you.

Concluding Collect

Officiant Holy One, hear the prayers of your people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession

Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence (kneeling in body or spirit)

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 our Savior 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.

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 (Please rise in body or spirit)

Officiant The peace of Christ be always with you.

People And also with you.

Ingathering Hymn: Lord, It Is Good To Give Thanks To You

Announcements & Offering (please be seated)

Offering:

Blessing of Birthdays & Anniversaries

Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may your peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Offertory Sentence

Officiant Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.

The Liturgy of the Table

Offertory Hymn or Anthem *SEE MUSIC

Doxology (Please rise in body or spirit, sung at 10:30 only) H380, vs. 3

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures here below;

praise God above, ye heavenly host:

Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.

The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrant God 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 God of all power, Source and Sustainer of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.

All Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant At your command all things came to be: shining light and enfolding dark; the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.

All By your will they were created and have their being.

Celebrant From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with the capacity for memory, reason, and skill. You made us the stewards of your creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.

All Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Celebrant Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your eternal Word, born of your servant Mary, to fulfill your Law, opening for us the way of freedom and peace.

All By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

Celebrant And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Sanctus

Celebrant and People

Please rise or kneel, in body or spirit.

Celebrant Blessed are you, Lord our God, for sending us Jesus, the Christ, who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, 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."

After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said,

"Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,

All We celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection as we await the day of his coming.

Celebrant Therefore, O God, we who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Savior. Sanctify us also, and let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in Christ’s name.

All Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Celebrant God of our ancestors; Redeemer and Mother of Israel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only and not for strength; for pardon only and not for renewal.

Accept these prayers and praises, Almighty God, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer

Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray, using the language or version of our hearts,

Our Father who art . . . Padre nuestro que estás . . .

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Fraction

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Celebrant These are God's holy gifts, for you, God's holy people.

Deacon This is the table of company with Jesus. It is the table of sharing with the poor and lowly of the world, with whom Jesus identified.

Celebrant So come to this table you who have much faith or you who would like to have more; you who have been here often and you who have not been here in a long time. Come. It is Christ who invites you to meet him here.

People Amen. As the bread and wine are transformed, may we be changed into the likeness of Christ; bone of his bone, flesh of his flesh, loving and caring in the world.

Communion Protocol

Everyone is welcome at God’s table. The Greeters will direct you to the altar rail, where you are welcome to stand or kneel. The host (bread) will be dropped into your cupped hands. When you move to the wine, you may either drink from the cup, or have your host dipped. If you require gluten-free, let the server know. If you are avoiding alcohol, let the bread-server know and you will be given grape juice. If you prefer a blessing, cross your arms over your chest, and if you are unable to come to the altar rail, let an usher know, and we will bring communion to you.

Communion Hymns *SEE MUSIC

The Sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs)

At various times, Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the consecrated bread and wine to those who cannot physically be present for worship. When we do so, the following prayer may be offered:

Deacon In the name of Christ and this congregation, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.

People We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. Amen.

Post Communion Prayer (standing or kneeling as able)

Celebrant Let us pray.

All Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.

The Blessing

Recessional Hymn *SEE MUSIC

Dismissal

Officiant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.

All Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

Postlude

*Music*

Sequence Hymn: Over My Head (see above)

Ingathering Hymn: Lord, It Is Good To Give Thanks To You Francesca LaRosa (above)

Offertory Anthem: Even When He is Silent Kim Andre Arneson

Communion Hymn: Take My Life and Let it be H707

Shall We Gather at the River? L141

Recessional Hymn: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus L136

Announcements

Asylum Book Study with Intern Alicia: Join us via Zoom on Tuesdays, 7-8pm, to explore this memoir of an LGBTQI immigrant. Even if you can't read ahead, you're welcome to participate, but here's the discussion Schedule: -11/10: Prologue & Chptr 1; -11/17: Chptr 2; -11/24: Chptrs 3 & 4; 12/1: Chptrs 5, 6 & 7.

Setting-up Pledge vs. Automatic Contributions: As we all enter into the annual pledging process, our finance team wants to remind you that while connected, pledging and contributing are two different processes, if you are setting up an automatic payment. Most importantly, you'll want to double-check whether you put an end-date on your 2026 auto pay in your PushPay account. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Seeking New Trinity Lunch Leadership: After many years of dedicated service, Scott Ferguson plans to step down from his role of coordinating the monthly hot lunch served at Trinity-CWE. If you've been wanting to know more about the program and feel you might be called to a leadership role, email Scott to arrange a few months of shadowing: scott@scottfergusonphoto.com.

Laundry Love: Each third Tuesday of the month, this ministry shares pizza and conversation, and provides laundry quarters for our neighbors. Join us Nov 17, 6-8 p.m. at Classic Coin Laundromat on Balson Ave. Sign up on our website under the tabs: Service & Outreach > Laundry Love

SAVE-THE-DATE

Theology on Tap: Yoga as Prayer, Thurs, Nov. 19, 6-8pm What if you believed the idea that “your body will never lie to you”? How would that inform your faith? Join us in the Crown Room at Schlafly Bottleworks as Yoga instructor, Drew Wall, guides us in conversation on how our body can connect us to God.

UCity School District’s Holiday Appeal: Donate gift cards to the district’s Holiday fundraiser by Tues, Dec. 7. Submit online here: www.ucityschools.org/HolidayAppeal

Servers

Guest Preacher: Neil Tumber

Crucifer: Scott Ferguson

Readers: Maryanne Angliongto (8), Zach Adams (10:30)

Intercessor: Sherifa Olivia Bethune (10:30)

Greeters: Earl Bonds (8), Nancy Donohoo (10:30)

Chalice Bearers: Karen Payne (8), Andrew Wasson (10:30)

Streamer: Lyle Barbato

Vestry

Joe Donahou, Rector’s Warden

Heidi Volkl, People’s Warden

Jim Wire, Treasurer