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Trinity Episcopal Church
September 7, 2025 – 10:30 a.m.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Eucharistic Prayer for the Season of Creation
Prelude “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” J. S. Bach
arr. E. Power Biggs
Welcome
Introit “This Is the Day” Anonymous (c. 1600)
Trinity Choir
Entrance Hymn 423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Creator, Vine, and Spirit of new growth.
People And blessed be God's creation, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
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.
Gloria S 280
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.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant God be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Children’s Message
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
A Reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the Lord your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. But if your heart turns away and you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve them, I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the Lord swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 1
The Choir introduces the Antiphon, and the Congregation sings it before and after the Psalm:
Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful! Their delight is in the law of the Lord, and they meditate on his law day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; everything they do shall prosper. It is not so with the wicked; they are like chaff which the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, nor the sinner in the council of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is doomed.
Second Reading: Philemon 1-21
A Reading from Paul's letter to Philemon.
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.
For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Anthem “Blest Communion” Sam Billen & MKH
Wandering alone, so far from home,
not even a name I can call my own;
broken and torn, all weary and worn;
my heavy heart a stone.
Others have found their own piece of ground,
settled with love gathered all around;
but not for me, for never could I see
how easily I'm bound.
Blessed communion,
a welcome reunion with you,
I long for...
Blest communion, sweet reunion,
a promise my soul makes with you.
I'll raise my song here, I belong here.
Here in this blest communion.
Arms open wide, welcome inside!
Gone is my fear and my selfish pride.
No longer alone, I enter my home,
here in this blest communion.
© 2025 Charles Anthony Silvestri
Sequence Hymn 655 (vv. 1-2) O Jesus, I have promised
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now large crowds were traveling with [Jesus;] and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Hymn 655 (v. 3) O Jesus, I have promised
The Sermon
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 – Season of Creation
“Liturgical Materials for Honoring God in Creation,” The Episcopal Church
Intercessor: Blessed God, whose love calls the whole creation into covenant with you, and who puts in our hands responsibility for the care of the earth and its creatures: we pray for all to whom you have given life and being, saying,
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the well-being of the earth; for its resources of water, air, light, and soil, that they may be tended for the good of all creation, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the waters of the earth; for their careful use and conservation, that we may have the will and the ability to keep them clean and pure, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the mineral and energy resources of the planet, that we may learn sustainable consumption and sound care of the environment from which they come, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the animals of the earth, wild and domestic, large and small, that we and they may thrive in harmony with one another, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the creatures of the earth that do us harm and those whose place in your creation we do not understand or welcome, that we may see them as your beloved creatures, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For all who shape public policies affecting the planet and its creatures, that they may consider wisely the well-being of all who come after us, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray especially for Donald, our President; Laura, our Governor; and Mike, our Mayor.
Intercessor: For all those engaged in conservation, in agriculture, aquaculture and fishing, in mining and industry, and in forestry and timber-harvesting, that the health, fruitfulness, and beauty of the natural world may be sustained alongside human activity, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
For the creatures and the human beings of your world who are ill, or in danger, or in pain, and for all who suffer from the unjust, violent, or wasteful use of the earth’s resources or their devastation by war, that all may one day live in communities of justice and peace, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for all those who suffer from homelessness and those who minister to them; for all immigrants, detainees, and those living in fear; for all victims of gun violence; and for those whose needs are known to you alone.
Intercessor: For the gifts of science and technology and for those who practice these skills, that they may be wise, visionary, and compassionate in their work, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for the sick, especially Karsyn, Luke, Amy, Sandee, Leonora, Tuesday, Vashti, Nancy, Sydney, Steven, Ellen, Cindy, Murray, Shelley, Billy, Victoria, Cathy, Don, Stephen, Greg, Emily, Pam, Pamela, Phil, Deanna, Jenn, Mike, Mickey, D.J.; and we pray for those who care for them.
Intercessor: For your Church, that we your people may use our gifts and resources thoughtfully and responsibly and shine as your light in the world, thankful for those of your servants who minister to us, we pray:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: We pray for Bethany House and Garden, and we pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
Intercessor: For the creatures and the people of the earth whose lives and deaths have contributed to the fruitful abundance of this planet:
Merciful God, sustain your planet and people in peace.
Deacon: May all who have died rest in peace and rise in glory, especially Betty Hill, John Laudick; and we pray for all those who grieve.
Celebrant: Gracious God, grant that your people may have in them the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, and guide us into harmony of relationship through loving-kindness and the wise use of all that you have given; for you are drawing all things into communion with you and with each other by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Let us confess our sins against God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
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.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Birthday Prayer
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2
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Presentation Hymn 400 (v. 1) All creatures of our God and King
Eucharistic Prayer – In Thanksgiving for Prairies
by the Rev. Jennifer Latham
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to God our Creator.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
We should always remember to thank you, our Root and Source of life.
For you brought light and life into the world, you made the wind your messenger, and you commanded the sun. You have created the little blue stem and the blazing star. You made the monarch and the bald eagle. You made us to live upon the earth as neighbors to all living things. You yourself lived upon the earth as your Son Jesus Christ, who by becoming one of us, showed us the way of love. He is, for us, like the roots of your prairie grasses, deeply dug into the earth to be our foundation and anchor.
For all this we give thanks and praise, joining together with the voices of all your saints who have lived the way of love, singing this hymn that proclaims your power:
Sanctus S 129 Holy, holy, holy Lord
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Creator and Source of life, we are grateful that in love you made us part of your creation, but like the branch that separates from the vine, we have turned away from you. We have forgotten to live in the way of love, as neighbors to your people and the natural world. In faithful love you sent your son, Jesus, to teach us the way back to you. Just as fire in the prairie restores new life, Jesus brought fire to the earth and offered his own body on the cross to be the one and only sacrifice for all of creation, to show us the way to new life in you.
On the night before he died, Jesus taught his disciples, saying, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” He took bread, broke it, gave thanks, and shared it with them saying, “Take and eat, this is my Body, given for you and for all. Do this to remember me.”
Then he took the cup of wine, and said “I am the vine and you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.” He gave thanks and shared it with his friends, saying, “Take and drink, this is my Blood, shed for you and for all. Do this to remember me.”
Together, let us tell of the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Remembering Jesus’ life and death, and celebrating our place in salvation, we offer these gifts of bread and wine, as a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. They were made with human hands from the gifts of your creation. We also offer ourselves, a living sacrifice, to be your people. Let us bear fruit as the branches of the vine.
Send your Spirit on these gifts, to be a Holy Sacrament. Make them for us the Body and Blood of your Son. Send your Spirit, also, on us, your people, so that we may be a Sacrament to the world. Let us be the hands of Christ in the world, to work towards healing of the earth and of your people, and give us hope in the promise that you will bring your creation to fulfillment through Jesus Christ.
We ask all of these things through your Son Jesus Christ. Through him, through the Holy Spirit which he sent for us as an advocate and ever present guide, and through you, Creator God, all honor and glory belong to you. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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, forever and ever. Amen.
Fraction Anthem
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Distribution
The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life. Amen.
Communion will be distributed at the rails. On your right, intinction is available. On your left, the common cup is available. If you wish to receive bread only, you may do so upon request. If you choose to take one of the small cups of juice, you may receive the host on either side. Gluten-free wafers are available on either side.
Motet “Oculi omnium” Charles Wood
Post-Communion Hymn 376 (v. 1) Joyful, joyful, we adore thee
Post-Communion Prayer
Let us pray.
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.
Blessing
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Sending Hymn 675 Take up your cross, the Savior said
Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Postlude “Take up Your Cross” M. Kretsinger-Harries
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Rector: The Rev. Jennifer Allen
Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Patrick Funston
Deacons: Deborah S. Burns, Rob Schwaller, Steve Segebrecht
Senior Warden: Katie Nichols; Junior Warden: April Dwyer
Director of Music: Mark Kretsinger-Harries
Christian Education Leader: Anne Patterson
Office Staff: Jessica Crocker
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Liturgical texts taken from Book of Common Prayer except where noted.