The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
27 February 2022
11 AM worship with music
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Hello & good day! We are indeed glad that you are here.
This is a place where we nurture souls with prayerful worship.
If we can help you in any way, please let us know!
Church Office: 570-563-1564 Rev. Lou Divis: 570-878-4670 Rev. John Davis: 570-575-8689
Please stay in touch!
11 AM worship with music
Join Zoom Worship via device: https://zoom.us/j/99005230944
Call-in to Zoom Worship: 1-646-876-9923, Enter Meeting ID: 990 0523 0944#
If you are new to Zoom, be sure to download the Zoom software or app a few minutes prior to start of worship.
Zoom for Android
Zoom for Mac
Hello & good day! We are indeed glad that you are here.
This is a place where we nurture souls with prayerful worship.
If we can help you in any way, please let us know!
Church Office: 570-563-1564 Rev. Lou Divis: 570-878-4670 Rev. John Davis: 570-575-8689
Please stay in touch!
Processional: Hymnal #618 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 O higher than the cherubim,
more glorious than the seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia!
Thou bearer of the-eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
all saints triumphant, raise the song,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Morning Prayer: Rite Two - BCP p.75
Celebrant or Deacon:
I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b
Innovatory and Psalter
Officiant: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
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.
Officiant: The Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him.
Antiphon for Sundays – BCP p.81
Officiant: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him.
Jubilate - BCP p.82-3
Psalm 100
Officiant and People together,
Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
he himself has made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; *
give thanks to him and call upon his Name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; *
and his faithfulness endures from age to age.
The Psalm Appointed 99
1 The Lord is King; let the people tremble; *
he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2 The Lord is great in Zion; *
he is high above all peoples.
3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *
he is the Holy One.
4 "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; *
you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob."
5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; *
he is the Holy One.
6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *
they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *
they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.
8 O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *
you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.
9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; *
for the Lord our God is the Holy One.
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.
A reading from the Book of Exodus, chapter 34 verses 29-35
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand,
Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites
saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and
all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and
he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking
with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off,
until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the
face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Third Song of Isaiah - BCP p.87-88
Surge, illuminare
Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19
Officiant and People together,
Arise, shine, for your light has come, *
and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.
For behold, darkness covers the land; *
deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.
But over you the Lord will rise, *
and his glory will appear upon you.
Nations will stream to your light, *
and kings to the brightness of your dawning.
Your gates will always be open; *
by day or night they will never be shut.
They will call you, The City of the Lord, *
The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Violence will no more be heard in your land, *
ruin or destruction within your borders. You will call your walls, Salvation, *
and all your portals, Praise.
The sun will no more be your light by day; *
by night you will not need the brightness of the moon.
The Lord will be your everlasting light, *
and your God will be your glory.
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.
A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, chapters 3 verse12 to 4 verse 2
Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the
people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed,
to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it
set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord,
the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with
unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image
from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that
we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse
to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the
conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel: Hymnal #129/130 Christ Upon the Mountain Peak
1 Christ upon the mountain peak stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak, with the saints and angels praise him.
Alleluia!
2 Trembling at his feet we saw Moses and Elijah speaking.
All the prophets and the Law shout through them their joyful greeting.
Alleluia!
3 Swift the cloud of glory came. God proclaiming in its thunder
Jesus as his Son by name! Nations cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia!
4 This is God's beloved Son! Law and prophets before him;
first and last and only One, let creation now adore him!
Alleluia!
A reading from the Gospel of St. Luke, chapter 9 verses 28-36
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying,
the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses
and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to
accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed
awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"
--not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified
as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"
When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the
things they had seen.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Apostles' Creed - BCP p.96
Officiant and People together, all standing
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I 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.
The Lord's Prayer - BCP p. 97
Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray:
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.
BCP p.98, led by the Intercessor:
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 upon 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 Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects
The Collect of the Day:
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
A Collect for Sundays:
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for the Renewal of Life:
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Hymnal #135 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in thy birth at Bethlehem;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
and at Cana, wedding-guest,
in thy Godhead manifest; manifest
in power divine,
changing water into wine;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs and fainting soul;
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might;
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
4 Manifest in mountain height,
shining in resplendent light,
where disciples filled with awe
thy transfigured glory saw.
When from there thou leddest them
steadfast to Jerusalem,
cross and Easter Day attest
God in man made manifest.
Intercessions and Thanksgivings
I invite your prayers for: Trinity, Carbondale; Christ Church, Forest City
Silence.
Pray for Epiphany School in Uganda, its Primary Class Seven.
Silence
Pray for the sick, the sorrowful, and the suffering especially Canon Bill & Fran; Rev. Tom; Maureen; Mary-Jo & the Cliff family; Josh; Trish;
Jordyn; Will; Tammy; Jim; Irena; Mason; Jim; Bill; Arja; Addie; Wendy; Gail; David D.; Robert; David; the Johnson family; Tristan; Nancy & Derry;
Joyce; Michael, Mikey, Allie; Rick; Carol; Luke; Wilmer; Pat; Mason; Beth; James, Laura & Cristina; Ryan & Michelle; Mel; Donna; Paula;
Mike and the residents & staff at Abington Manor; Jimmy; Adele; Judy; John; Amy and Jim; Beth; Jack; Susan; Scott; Lynn; Richelle; Kim; Ceil;
Jim; Don; Eleanore & George; Amy & Todd; Sandi; Bob; Betsy & Ed; for Jane; Louise; Daryl; Addiction Sufferers & their families;
all whose lives are touched by COVID-19; for Children killed by gunfire, and their families.
The General Thanksgiving – BCP p.101
Officiant and People together,
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.
Announcements & Opportunities
Prayer For a Birthday (#50 BCP page 830)
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.
Prayer For those we Love (for Anniversary, #54 BCP page 831)
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love,
for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things
than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Officiant: Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Officiant: 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.
2 Corinthians 13:14
Recessional: Hymnal #460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!
1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne;
Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how:
though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o'er,
shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore"?
3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, thou on earth our food, our stay!
Alleluia! here the sinful flee to thee from day to day:
Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me,
where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Alleluia! King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own:
Alleluia! born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne:
thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest:
thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the eucharistic feast.
5 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter his the throne;
Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of holy Zion thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 O higher than the cherubim,
more glorious than the seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia!
Thou bearer of the-eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
all saints triumphant, raise the song,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Morning Prayer: Rite Two - BCP p.75
Celebrant or Deacon:
I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b
Innovatory and Psalter
Officiant: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
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.
Officiant: The Lord has shown forth his glory: Come let us adore him.
Antiphon for Sundays – BCP p.81
Officiant: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him.
Jubilate - BCP p.82-3
Psalm 100
Officiant and People together,
Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
he himself has made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; *
give thanks to him and call upon his Name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; *
and his faithfulness endures from age to age.
The Psalm Appointed 99
1 The Lord is King; let the people tremble; *
he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2 The Lord is great in Zion; *
he is high above all peoples.
3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *
he is the Holy One.
4 "O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; *
you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob."
5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; *
he is the Holy One.
6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *
they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *
they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.
8 O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *
you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.
9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; *
for the Lord our God is the Holy One.
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.
A reading from the Book of Exodus, chapter 34 verses 29-35
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand,
Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites
saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and
all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and
he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking
with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off,
until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the
face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Third Song of Isaiah - BCP p.87-88
Surge, illuminare
Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19
Officiant and People together,
Arise, shine, for your light has come, *
and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.
For behold, darkness covers the land; *
deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.
But over you the Lord will rise, *
and his glory will appear upon you.
Nations will stream to your light, *
and kings to the brightness of your dawning.
Your gates will always be open; *
by day or night they will never be shut.
They will call you, The City of the Lord, *
The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Violence will no more be heard in your land, *
ruin or destruction within your borders. You will call your walls, Salvation, *
and all your portals, Praise.
The sun will no more be your light by day; *
by night you will not need the brightness of the moon.
The Lord will be your everlasting light, *
and your God will be your glory.
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.
A reading from the Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, chapters 3 verse12 to 4 verse 2
Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the
people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed,
to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it
set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord,
the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with
unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image
from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that
we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse
to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the
conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel: Hymnal #129/130 Christ Upon the Mountain Peak
1 Christ upon the mountain peak stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak, with the saints and angels praise him.
Alleluia!
2 Trembling at his feet we saw Moses and Elijah speaking.
All the prophets and the Law shout through them their joyful greeting.
Alleluia!
3 Swift the cloud of glory came. God proclaiming in its thunder
Jesus as his Son by name! Nations cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia!
4 This is God's beloved Son! Law and prophets before him;
first and last and only One, let creation now adore him!
Alleluia!
A reading from the Gospel of St. Luke, chapter 9 verses 28-36
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying,
the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses
and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to
accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed
awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus,
"Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah"
--not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified
as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"
When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the
things they had seen.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Apostles' Creed - BCP p.96
Officiant and People together, all standing
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I 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.
The Lord's Prayer - BCP p. 97
Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray:
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.
BCP p.98, led by the Intercessor:
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 upon 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 Officiant then says one or more of the following Collects
The Collect of the Day:
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
A Collect for Sundays:
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for the Renewal of Life:
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
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Offertory: Hymnal #135 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in thy birth at Bethlehem;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
and at Cana, wedding-guest,
in thy Godhead manifest; manifest
in power divine,
changing water into wine;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs and fainting soul;
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might;
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill;
anthems be to thee addressed,
God in man made manifest.
4 Manifest in mountain height,
shining in resplendent light,
where disciples filled with awe
thy transfigured glory saw.
When from there thou leddest them
steadfast to Jerusalem,
cross and Easter Day attest
God in man made manifest.
Intercessions and Thanksgivings
I invite your prayers for: Trinity, Carbondale; Christ Church, Forest City
Silence.
Pray for Epiphany School in Uganda, its Primary Class Seven.
Silence
Pray for the sick, the sorrowful, and the suffering especially Canon Bill & Fran; Rev. Tom; Maureen; Mary-Jo & the Cliff family; Josh; Trish;
Jordyn; Will; Tammy; Jim; Irena; Mason; Jim; Bill; Arja; Addie; Wendy; Gail; David D.; Robert; David; the Johnson family; Tristan; Nancy & Derry;
Joyce; Michael, Mikey, Allie; Rick; Carol; Luke; Wilmer; Pat; Mason; Beth; James, Laura & Cristina; Ryan & Michelle; Mel; Donna; Paula;
Mike and the residents & staff at Abington Manor; Jimmy; Adele; Judy; John; Amy and Jim; Beth; Jack; Susan; Scott; Lynn; Richelle; Kim; Ceil;
Jim; Don; Eleanore & George; Amy & Todd; Sandi; Bob; Betsy & Ed; for Jane; Louise; Daryl; Addiction Sufferers & their families;
all whose lives are touched by COVID-19; for Children killed by gunfire, and their families.
The General Thanksgiving – BCP p.101
Officiant and People together,
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.
Announcements & Opportunities
Prayer For a Birthday (#50 BCP page 830)
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.
Prayer For those we Love (for Anniversary, #54 BCP page 831)
Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never-failing care and love,
for this life and the life to come, knowing that thou art doing for them better things
than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Officiant: Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Officiant: 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.
2 Corinthians 13:14
Recessional: Hymnal #460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!
1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne;
Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how:
though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o'er,
shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore"?
3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, thou on earth our food, our stay!
Alleluia! here the sinful flee to thee from day to day:
Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me,
where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Alleluia! King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own:
Alleluia! born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne:
thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest:
thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the eucharistic feast.
5 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter his the throne;
Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of holy Zion thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
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Service Participants
Officiant: Mo. Lou Divis
Assistant: Deacon John Davis
Organist: Mary-Jo Cliff
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Youth Reader: George "Miami"
Reader: Bruce Rivera
Intercessor: Pat McMahon
Altar Guild: Maureen Wezmar, Lori Moran
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Sexton: Jeff Napierala
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Service Participants
Officiant: Mo. Lou Divis
Assistant: Deacon John Davis
Organist: Mary-Jo Cliff
Choir Director: Melissa Driscole
Broadcast Media: Rick Little
Youth Reader: George "Miami"
Reader: Bruce Rivera
Intercessor: Pat McMahon
Altar Guild: Maureen Wezmar, Lori Moran
Social Media Director: Barbara Little
Sexton: Jeff Napierala
Admin: Adrien Lambert
Announcements and Opportunities
Intercessions
Birthdays:
Anniversary:
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Services at Epiphany:
11AM Morning prayer with music worship is being offered from from the Epiphany sanctuary and on Zoom.
We look forward to resuming in-person worship with communion on Ash Wednesday at noon and 5:00 PM.
All are welcome! Please visit www.epiphanyglenburn.org for link/phone number of Sunday worship and printable bulletin.
Acolyte Schedule:
Feb 27 - George "Miami" YR
March 6 - Thatcher YR
March 13 - Phoebe YR
March 20 - Liam YR
March 27 - Nickolai YR
Address Updates:
Jane Jones & Don Johnson, 305 Ayla Lane, Dalton Pa 18414. 570-945-9300
Dominic, Caitlin, and Norah Castanzo: 1211 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94608
Linda Little: 209 Glenburn Road, #4, Clarks Green PA 18411
Upcoming Opportunities!
Thursdays 6-7 PM - Qigong Group in Commons Room - Contact Rosalie at 570-885-7412 or rallanfufaro@gmail.com
Feb 23 - March 9 - Virtual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Learn more here to help raise funds for the AEM Food Pantry at Dalton UMC
Mar 2 – Ash Wednesday: Noon and 5:00 PM Services at Epiphany in-person, Ashes to Go in the parking lot between 1 & 1:30 PM
7 PM service at St. Peter’s.
Mar 6th – 9.30am Sunday School resumes, Parish Hall – Info? Deacon John emailmrjohn@epix.net
Mar 12 -11.30am-1pm – Monthly Food Giveaway, Benton Twp Community Bldg, Fleetville Corners *Volunteers needed 8.30-noon, 11.00am-2pm https://www.facebook.com/NLCFoodSharing/
Mar 13 - 12.45pm-5pm – Spinner’s Web at EpiphanyMar 19 - 9am-10.30am – VESTRY Meeting at Epiphany Commons Room and via Zoom
Mar 31 – C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2022 – In memory of Helen Phillips, Mike Moran’s mother (Information below)
Apr 1 – April Fool’s Day – You may now commence bringing Rummage Sale items to church
April 17 - Easter
Apr 24 – Acolyte Chicken BBQ – To be confirmed
Apr 26 – Women’s Resource Center/Domestic Violence Awareness Program at Keystone College
May14 - 9am-??? CLEAN-UP of Buildings & Grounds at Epiphany – All are welcome!! Contact Roger Mattes for information.
Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Cupcake Challenge:
Tuesday, March 1 from 5-8 p.m. in the Gambal Athletic Center at Keystone College. Sample delicious cupcakes while supporting the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! The cost is $15 for six cupcakes or $20 for 12 cupcakes and tickets and a few spots also remain for
bakers interested in entering the Cupcake Challenge.
➡️ Purchase tickets online at https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/q1phtwrw1tgbj62/
➡️ Register as a baker online at https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/q177yi8l0kuclzk/
➡️ Cupcakes will be available for curbside or walk-in pickup
➡️ Get all of the event details at https://www.keystone.edu/2021/12/22/cupcake-challenge/
A big thank you to King Arthur Baking Company for their generous sponsorship of the baker prizes! View FB post here: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneCollege/photos/4964906203531001
Epiphany’s Lenten Opportunity!
This is your invitation to participate in an INTENTIONAL LENTEN COMMUNITY. In the spirit of LOGOS and old-fashioned Wednesday night suppers, Mary-Jo Cliff is offering to lead a time of reflection from 7-8 pm on Wednesdays beginning March 2 (Ash Wednesday) and ending April 13 (Wednesday in Holy Week). She has chosen a book of daily meditations on spirituals, Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word,* because it celebrates the music of our African-American sisters and brothers, and bears witness to their faith in the face of great suffering. Mary-Jo is planning to offer this on Zoom so that more people can participate. You can order a book directly from Amazon or we will provide one from church (4 copies remain). Feel free to invite someone new: friends, neighbors, family members are all welcome!! Please TEXT your email address to Mary-Jo at 570-470-3191 if you are willing to make a commitment to this series.
*The author, The Rev. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones is on staff at Trinity Church, Wall Street
**Lent begins Wed, March 2nd.
UPCOMING AT THE COTTAGE with Diana Butler Bass and Tripp Fuller:
A Lenten kick-off with The Cottage (https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/) Crackers and Grape Juice (https://crackersnjuice.substack.com/) and Homebrewed Christianity (https://trippfuller.com/) called Jesus De/Constructed on Thursday, Feb 24, 7:00 p.m. This one-night event is free and it will be epic. Sign up https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qFVvWha5SD6oyPEcV2airA
The Cottage and Homebrewed Christianity team up for a 6-week Lenten encounter on Jesus De/Constructed: Rediscover the Freaking Awesome Jesus this Lent - An Online Pop-Up Learning Community with Dr. Diana Butler Bass & Dr. Tripp Fuller — on Thursday nights from March 3 through April 7, live lectures, open Q&A, a pop-up learning community, and recordings available for later viewing. Information and sign-up HERE: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/jesusdeconstructed/ This event is free or a free-will donation. Whatever. We just want you to come along for the journey. – Diana
March 2022 Convocation Meeting:
Epiphany is in Convocation III
The Diocese of Bethlehem is gathering by Convocation in March for a fun preview Spring Event – 2022, to hear updates from Assembly Conveners, and to hear from Bishop Kevin about his excitement for the progress we are enjoying for parish searches and our Canon Missioner ministry. Everyone is invited to attend their Convocation’s meeting night. These one-hour meetings will be online via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Convocation III and IV – Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-qgqDMiE9LadrAaW6Sfva7RmY909z9b
We encourage you to attend if possible and to share this invitation with your congregation via your parish communications. Any questions, contact us at (610) 691-5655 or office@diobeth.org
Easter Flower Envelopes: are in the pew holders at Epiphany. DUE Sunday April 10th to the parish office or in an offering plate.
May be given in memorial and thanksgiving. Mail donation and SENTIMENT to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Thank you
for helping to remember our loved ones and beautify the church on Easter Day!
C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2022 is Thursday, March 31
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day will help raise awareness for colorectal cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania and teach individuals the importance of screening and early detection. On this day, participants dress C.A.S.U.A.L. while wearing a specially custom t-shirt (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) to promote awareness and have a casual conversation about colon cancer. All proceeds stay in northeast Pennsylvania. 2022 marks 19 years of this program honoring Helen Phillips, mother of Epiphany member Mike Moran.
Support this fundraiser with a $20 donation for a C.A.S.U.A.L. Day long-sleeve t-shirt or a C.A.S.U.A.L. Day performance short-sleeve t-shirt, $5 for a face mask, and/or $10 for C.A.S.U.A.L. socks. T-shirt color is Kelly Green. Information and pictures at https://cancernepa.org/c-a-s-u-a-l-day-2022/
Lent Madness 2022:
A limited number of printed booklets are available at Epiphany. E-mail cote@epix.net or call 570-563-1564 to reserve a copy. PENNIES are being accepted as a donation (but, please, don't mail them!!) with the charity of choice to be announced. To save paper, all information and biographies of the saints may also be viewed online beginning Thu, March 3rd at http://www.lentmadness.org We will certainly have fun learning about and tracking the saints who advance, on the bracket poster which will be on display at Epiphany.
Some Things Can’t Be Saved
When OUT means FREE: by Diana Butler Bass. The Cottage blogpost February 9 2022 https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/some-things-cant-be-saved?r=99h2g&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email This is something to ponder, about Reformation - in today's world.
Soup Sale:
Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Homemade: Split Pea & Ham – Beef Barley – Italian Wedding – Chicken Noodle. $9 per quart. $5 per pint. Pick-up at Trinity Church Hall Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30am. To pre-order call 570-282-3620. On Ash Wednesday and Fridays in Lent: Manhattan Clam Chowder (red) is also available.
Clothes – Clothes – Clothes:
All ages/Most sizes/All types. Gently-used and FREE. At Dalton Community Clothes Closet in basement of Dalton UMC, 125 S. Turnpike Rd, Dalton 18414. Open every Monday in January, 6-7.30pm. (Donations may also be dropped off during this time.) Or call to make appointment 570-575-9300. Parking in rear/below. Backdoor entrance is best.
Humanities Lecture to Explore Concept of Freedom
Join on Tuesday, March 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a humanities lecture and Q&A, “Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?," with featured speakers Annelien de Dijn, author of Freedom: An Unruly History and Aziz Rana, author of The Two Faces of American Freedom. This lecture will focus on the evolution of the concept of freedom in Western political thought, how it has been understood and interpreted by the founders of our nation, and how we can re-engage with our own notions of “freedom” and what this means for our democracy as we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary. Registration is required at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FreedomToday
"Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?"
On Thursday, March 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on The University of Scranton Campus there will be a public community dialogue, "Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?."
This public dialogue will involve facilitated small-group structured dialogues that allow participants to reflect on freedom and the founding and our role as citizens in a democracy. Participants will have a chance to consider brief excerpts from founding related readings, share their own experience and perspectives on issues that relate to freedom and equality today, listen to others’ views and engage in conversation. Registration will open in the coming weeks. For updates and additional event information, please visit www.scranton.edu/scrantonstory
“Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” Project Outlined in Dedicated Project Website
The University of Scranton along with community partners was awarded a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund a 2-year project “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” to explore Scranton’s history, culture, and role in the nation at large.
Please visit the “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project dedicated website at www.scranton.edu/scrantonstory for information detailing the project’s 8 themes, oral histories “Scranton Stories” project, and humanities resources.
Gather 22: Hope Renewed
Saturday April 30th. We are so excited for Gather 22: Hope Renewed, the spring formation event for DioBeth! Join us April 30th at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony for a full day of workshops, fellowship, and worship for the entire diocese. Our guest speaker is the Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of Episcopal Divinity School, will be talking about her new book, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Hope-Future-Where-Matter/dp/162698445X/ If you're interested in forming a carpool, contact Mo. Lou.
Information about the workshops and registration can be found here: https://diobeth.org/gather22/
Intercessions
Birthdays:
Anniversary:
For the Pygmy Ministry, Fr. Charles & Alice their principal
For: Mo. Lou, our Priest-in-Charge, and Rev. John, our Deacon
For: Our Vestry & Staff
Services at Epiphany:
11AM Morning prayer with music worship is being offered from from the Epiphany sanctuary and on Zoom.
We look forward to resuming in-person worship with communion on Ash Wednesday at noon and 5:00 PM.
All are welcome! Please visit www.epiphanyglenburn.org for link/phone number of Sunday worship and printable bulletin.
Acolyte Schedule:
Feb 27 - George "Miami" YR
March 6 - Thatcher YR
March 13 - Phoebe YR
March 20 - Liam YR
March 27 - Nickolai YR
Address Updates:
Jane Jones & Don Johnson, 305 Ayla Lane, Dalton Pa 18414. 570-945-9300
Dominic, Caitlin, and Norah Castanzo: 1211 61st Street, Oakland, CA 94608
Linda Little: 209 Glenburn Road, #4, Clarks Green PA 18411
Upcoming Opportunities!
Thursdays 6-7 PM - Qigong Group in Commons Room - Contact Rosalie at 570-885-7412 or rallanfufaro@gmail.com
Feb 23 - March 9 - Virtual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Learn more here to help raise funds for the AEM Food Pantry at Dalton UMC
Mar 2 – Ash Wednesday: Noon and 5:00 PM Services at Epiphany in-person, Ashes to Go in the parking lot between 1 & 1:30 PM
7 PM service at St. Peter’s.
Mar 6th – 9.30am Sunday School resumes, Parish Hall – Info? Deacon John emailmrjohn@epix.net
Mar 12 -11.30am-1pm – Monthly Food Giveaway, Benton Twp Community Bldg, Fleetville Corners *Volunteers needed 8.30-noon, 11.00am-2pm https://www.facebook.com/NLCFoodSharing/
Mar 13 - 12.45pm-5pm – Spinner’s Web at EpiphanyMar 19 - 9am-10.30am – VESTRY Meeting at Epiphany Commons Room and via Zoom
Mar 31 – C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2022 – In memory of Helen Phillips, Mike Moran’s mother (Information below)
Apr 1 – April Fool’s Day – You may now commence bringing Rummage Sale items to church
April 17 - Easter
Apr 24 – Acolyte Chicken BBQ – To be confirmed
Apr 26 – Women’s Resource Center/Domestic Violence Awareness Program at Keystone College
May14 - 9am-??? CLEAN-UP of Buildings & Grounds at Epiphany – All are welcome!! Contact Roger Mattes for information.
Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Cupcake Challenge:
Tuesday, March 1 from 5-8 p.m. in the Gambal Athletic Center at Keystone College. Sample delicious cupcakes while supporting the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network! The cost is $15 for six cupcakes or $20 for 12 cupcakes and tickets and a few spots also remain for
bakers interested in entering the Cupcake Challenge.
➡️ Purchase tickets online at https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/q1phtwrw1tgbj62/
➡️ Register as a baker online at https://keystonecollege.wufoo.com/forms/q177yi8l0kuclzk/
➡️ Cupcakes will be available for curbside or walk-in pickup
➡️ Get all of the event details at https://www.keystone.edu/2021/12/22/cupcake-challenge/
A big thank you to King Arthur Baking Company for their generous sponsorship of the baker prizes! View FB post here: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneCollege/photos/4964906203531001
Epiphany’s Lenten Opportunity!
This is your invitation to participate in an INTENTIONAL LENTEN COMMUNITY. In the spirit of LOGOS and old-fashioned Wednesday night suppers, Mary-Jo Cliff is offering to lead a time of reflection from 7-8 pm on Wednesdays beginning March 2 (Ash Wednesday) and ending April 13 (Wednesday in Holy Week). She has chosen a book of daily meditations on spirituals, Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word,* because it celebrates the music of our African-American sisters and brothers, and bears witness to their faith in the face of great suffering. Mary-Jo is planning to offer this on Zoom so that more people can participate. You can order a book directly from Amazon or we will provide one from church (4 copies remain). Feel free to invite someone new: friends, neighbors, family members are all welcome!! Please TEXT your email address to Mary-Jo at 570-470-3191 if you are willing to make a commitment to this series.
*The author, The Rev. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones is on staff at Trinity Church, Wall Street
**Lent begins Wed, March 2nd.
UPCOMING AT THE COTTAGE with Diana Butler Bass and Tripp Fuller:
A Lenten kick-off with The Cottage (https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/) Crackers and Grape Juice (https://crackersnjuice.substack.com/) and Homebrewed Christianity (https://trippfuller.com/) called Jesus De/Constructed on Thursday, Feb 24, 7:00 p.m. This one-night event is free and it will be epic. Sign up https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qFVvWha5SD6oyPEcV2airA
The Cottage and Homebrewed Christianity team up for a 6-week Lenten encounter on Jesus De/Constructed: Rediscover the Freaking Awesome Jesus this Lent - An Online Pop-Up Learning Community with Dr. Diana Butler Bass & Dr. Tripp Fuller — on Thursday nights from March 3 through April 7, live lectures, open Q&A, a pop-up learning community, and recordings available for later viewing. Information and sign-up HERE: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/jesusdeconstructed/ This event is free or a free-will donation. Whatever. We just want you to come along for the journey. – Diana
March 2022 Convocation Meeting:
Epiphany is in Convocation III
The Diocese of Bethlehem is gathering by Convocation in March for a fun preview Spring Event – 2022, to hear updates from Assembly Conveners, and to hear from Bishop Kevin about his excitement for the progress we are enjoying for parish searches and our Canon Missioner ministry. Everyone is invited to attend their Convocation’s meeting night. These one-hour meetings will be online via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required.
Convocation III and IV – Tuesday, March 8, 2022 – Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-qgqDMiE9LadrAaW6Sfva7RmY909z9b
We encourage you to attend if possible and to share this invitation with your congregation via your parish communications. Any questions, contact us at (610) 691-5655 or office@diobeth.org
Easter Flower Envelopes: are in the pew holders at Epiphany. DUE Sunday April 10th to the parish office or in an offering plate.
May be given in memorial and thanksgiving. Mail donation and SENTIMENT to PO Box 189, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Thank you
for helping to remember our loved ones and beautify the church on Easter Day!
C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2022 is Thursday, March 31
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day will help raise awareness for colorectal cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania and teach individuals the importance of screening and early detection. On this day, participants dress C.A.S.U.A.L. while wearing a specially custom t-shirt (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) to promote awareness and have a casual conversation about colon cancer. All proceeds stay in northeast Pennsylvania. 2022 marks 19 years of this program honoring Helen Phillips, mother of Epiphany member Mike Moran.
Support this fundraiser with a $20 donation for a C.A.S.U.A.L. Day long-sleeve t-shirt or a C.A.S.U.A.L. Day performance short-sleeve t-shirt, $5 for a face mask, and/or $10 for C.A.S.U.A.L. socks. T-shirt color is Kelly Green. Information and pictures at https://cancernepa.org/c-a-s-u-a-l-day-2022/
Lent Madness 2022:
A limited number of printed booklets are available at Epiphany. E-mail cote@epix.net or call 570-563-1564 to reserve a copy. PENNIES are being accepted as a donation (but, please, don't mail them!!) with the charity of choice to be announced. To save paper, all information and biographies of the saints may also be viewed online beginning Thu, March 3rd at http://www.lentmadness.org We will certainly have fun learning about and tracking the saints who advance, on the bracket poster which will be on display at Epiphany.
Some Things Can’t Be Saved
When OUT means FREE: by Diana Butler Bass. The Cottage blogpost February 9 2022 https://dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/some-things-cant-be-saved?r=99h2g&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email This is something to ponder, about Reformation - in today's world.
Soup Sale:
Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Homemade: Split Pea & Ham – Beef Barley – Italian Wedding – Chicken Noodle. $9 per quart. $5 per pint. Pick-up at Trinity Church Hall Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30am. To pre-order call 570-282-3620. On Ash Wednesday and Fridays in Lent: Manhattan Clam Chowder (red) is also available.
Clothes – Clothes – Clothes:
All ages/Most sizes/All types. Gently-used and FREE. At Dalton Community Clothes Closet in basement of Dalton UMC, 125 S. Turnpike Rd, Dalton 18414. Open every Monday in January, 6-7.30pm. (Donations may also be dropped off during this time.) Or call to make appointment 570-575-9300. Parking in rear/below. Backdoor entrance is best.
Humanities Lecture to Explore Concept of Freedom
Join on Tuesday, March 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a humanities lecture and Q&A, “Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?," with featured speakers Annelien de Dijn, author of Freedom: An Unruly History and Aziz Rana, author of The Two Faces of American Freedom. This lecture will focus on the evolution of the concept of freedom in Western political thought, how it has been understood and interpreted by the founders of our nation, and how we can re-engage with our own notions of “freedom” and what this means for our democracy as we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary. Registration is required at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FreedomToday
"Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?"
On Thursday, March 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on The University of Scranton Campus there will be a public community dialogue, "Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?."
This public dialogue will involve facilitated small-group structured dialogues that allow participants to reflect on freedom and the founding and our role as citizens in a democracy. Participants will have a chance to consider brief excerpts from founding related readings, share their own experience and perspectives on issues that relate to freedom and equality today, listen to others’ views and engage in conversation. Registration will open in the coming weeks. For updates and additional event information, please visit www.scranton.edu/scrantonstory
“Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” Project Outlined in Dedicated Project Website
The University of Scranton along with community partners was awarded a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund a 2-year project “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” to explore Scranton’s history, culture, and role in the nation at large.
Please visit the “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project dedicated website at www.scranton.edu/scrantonstory for information detailing the project’s 8 themes, oral histories “Scranton Stories” project, and humanities resources.
Gather 22: Hope Renewed
Saturday April 30th. We are so excited for Gather 22: Hope Renewed, the spring formation event for DioBeth! Join us April 30th at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony for a full day of workshops, fellowship, and worship for the entire diocese. Our guest speaker is the Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of Episcopal Divinity School, will be talking about her new book, Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Hope-Future-Where-Matter/dp/162698445X/ If you're interested in forming a carpool, contact Mo. Lou.
Information about the workshops and registration can be found here: https://diobeth.org/gather22/
