Service for Donald Mergler
Saturday, September 27th
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, McHenry, Illinois
The Burial Office and Holy Eucharist at 12 noon
Informal Fall Parish Meeting Sunday, September 28th following the service!
Please bring a covered dish to pass:
Last Names beginning A-G — Salads, Appetizers
Last Names beginning H-O — Casseroles
Last Names beginning P-Z — Desserts
Or your favorite specialty!
Thoughts from Lori +
On Lesser Feasts and Saints
One of the feast days this week was for Philander Chase, Bishop of Ohio, and of Illinois, 1852. He was born into a large family in New Hampshire in 1775. While in college at Dartmouth preparing for ministry as a Congregationalist, he discovered the Book of Common Prayer and thought is second only to the Bible in its excellence. At the age of 19, he was confirmed, ordained a deacon in 1798 and a priest in ’99.
His passion was always missionary work, first with the pioneers and Native Americans in NY State, and later planting churches and establishing schools and seminaries across this Midwest, including Kenyon College and Bexley Hall. At one point in his ministry, he went to Louisiana to establish the first Protestant church in that state. That same church now serves as the cathedral church in the Diocese of Louisiana. He was the first Bishop of Ohio; later, the first Bishop of Illinois, and when he was the senior bishop in the Episcopal Church, he became the Presiding Bishop, serving until his death in 1843.
It must be said that Bishop Chase was not one without flaws and difficulties, many expressed in his ministry. Known as a “loner,” he often made decisions without consultation or concurrence, leaving a wake of frustration and alienation. Nevertheless, his legacy – particularly in education – had a huge and positive influence on the newly forming Episcopal Church in America.
His is an example of how God can and does use us even when we aren’t perfect. Scripture and Christian history is full of such examples. Philander Chase is one of them. Read more about him in Holy Women, Holy Men or online. Here is the prayer for his feast day:
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith: We give you heartfelt thanks for the pioneering spirit of your servant Philander Chase, and his zeal in opening new frontiers for the ministry in Christ’s name in every place, led by bold witnesses to the Gospel of the Prince of Peace, even Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Faithfully,
Lori +
DIAPER BANK NEWS
Congratulations to the new 501(c)(3) – The Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois! This is the natural evolution of the St. Paul Diaper Bank, the ministry begun right here by St. Paul’s Church. You may be justifiably proud of this truly good work. Under the leadership of Phyllis Mueller as the director of the Diaper Bank since 2012, and the ever faithful dedication of Terry Jaworski, Donald Jaworski, Alan Robel, Bev Jannotta, and Judy Robel, the services provided to children and seniors have continued to expand. Now, as a 501(c)(3), they will be eligible for grants not available to programs associated with churches. Be assured, however, that St. Paul’s will continue our support and our identity as a 24/7 drop site.
Diaper Bank Silent & Live Benefit Auction October 25th, 2014
D’Andrea’s Banquets
4419 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake
Tickets $50/person
Send reservations and check to:
The Diaper Bank, PO Box 2014, McHenry, IL 60051
OR
Tickets are available in St. Paul’s office.
Call (815) 382-0004 for more information!
Serving our Veterans
Let’s continue our food collection! TLS, our partners at Betts’ Place, have asked for our help. They sponsor a food truck from the Illinois Food Pantry once a month, and also keep a small food closet at their McHenry location. This local food closet needs to restock. The items most needed are listed below. Knowing of your generosity and your support of this good work, I agreed that we could help. Please pick up some of these items when you shop this week. Bring them to church on Sunday and we’ll deliver them. Thanks so much.
ITEMS NEEDED: Mac and cheese (boxed), Rice-a-Roni, Spaghetti, Stuffing (boxed), Pasta, Toilet paper, Instant potatoes, Cake mixes, Peanut butter, Instant coffee, Jelly, 1 lb. pkg white rice, Tuna fish, Pancake mix
Upcoming Community Events!
Annual Rummage Sale
First United Methodist Church, McHenry
October 2nd-4th
1st UMC McHenry is hosting their annual rummage sale October 2-4. Proceeds will be donated to mission work. There is a flyer with details posted in the narthex. Questions? Call their church office at 815-385-0931.
St. Ann’s Lobsterfest October 18th
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock is hosting their annual Lobsterfest! Portions of the proceeds will benefit Woodstock area ministries. The order deadline is October 13, and cards are available in the narthex to fill out. You may call 815-338-0950 or order online at www.lobsterchurch.org.
Lessons and Hymns
Sunday, September 28th
(Pentecost XVI – Proper 21 A)
THE SCRIPTURE LESSONS:
The First Reading: The Track I readings are Exodus 17:1-7 and Psalm 78:1-4,12-16-25; the Track II readings are Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 and Psalm 25: 1-8. Exodus has the people of Israel complaining of thirst so that Moses beseeches God for help which is provided at the rock of Horeb. Ezekiel says some people think God is unfair and calls for them to have a “new heart and a new spirit.” The Track I Psalm mentions the rock of Horeb where the “waters gushed out like rivers,” and the Track II Psalm asks the Lord to “remember not the sins of my youth.”
The Epistle: Philippians 2:1-13. Here, St. Paul defines the actions of the crucifixion and the need to believe and confess that “Jesus is Lord.”
The Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32. Jesus is challenged by the chief priests and elders of the temple as to His authority and asks them a question regarding the baptism of John.
THE HYMNS:
PROCESSIONAL HYMN: No. 492. “Sing Ye Faithful, Sing with Gladness.” The author of this hymn is John Ellerton, born in London, December 16, 1826 and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. Although an Anglican priest, he is better known as a hymnologist, hymn-writer, and translator. This hymn is popular because of its inclusive image of the full incarnation and redemption of Jesus Christ. The tune, “Finnian” was composed by Christopher Dearnley (1930-2000), British organist and composer.
THE SEQUENCE HYMN: No. 435. “At the Name of Jesus.” This hymn was written by Caroline Maria Noel as processional music for Ascension Day. It is based on Philippians 2:9-10 which speaks of bowing the knee before Christ. Some biblical scholars think that St. Paul himself quoted it from an early Christian hymn. The tune, “King’s Weston” was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1925 expressly for this hymn.
PRESENTATION HYMN: No. 574. “Before Thy Throne, O God, We Kneel.” The author of this hymn is William Boyd Carpenter (1841-1918), the Anglican Bishop of Ripon in North Yorkshire, England. This forms a dramatic poem seeking forgiveness and reconciliation along with personal spiritual growth. “For lives bereft of purpose high, forgive. forgive, O Lord, we cry.” The tune, “St. Petersburg,” was composed by Dimitri S. Borniniansky (1751-1825) and traces its roots to an old Russian hymn.
COMMUNION HYMN: No. 304. “I Come With Joy.” This hymn is a product of the Rev. Dr. Brian A. Wren, born in Britain on June 3, 1936 and a minister and scholar of the United Reformed Church. Most recently he was the Conant Professor of Worship, Columbia Theological Seminary, in Decatur, Georgia. He wrote this hymn in 1971 with Hope Publishing Company holding the copyright. The tune is an American folk melody.
RECESSIONAL HYMN: No. 526. “Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing.” This hymn, which has been placed in the ‘CHURCH’ section of our hymnal, is actually one of Charles Wesley’s funeral songs published in 1759. The words end with the image of Jesus as our constant guide through life-leading us towards our final and joyful union with God and all the saints in heaven. The tune, “Dundee,” is from the Scottish Psalter of 1615.
September 28th Servants
September 28th Servants
Ushers: Jim Lukas, Beth Lukas Lector: Rick Carlstedt Intercessor: Judy Robel Eucharistic Ministers: Pam Dietmeyer, Charlie Boak Vestry Person of the Day: Marilyn Bell101 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
Reason 25
“Where faith is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.”
Louie Crew, Diocese of Newark
From the cartoons created by the Rev. William P. McLemore
1965 – 2014
