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St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

Connecting People to Jesus Christ for the transformation of our lives, families, and communities.

We Are GlAd You’re Here

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Aug 2, 2020

9:30 am

37 Division St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-2363

Email us: [email protected]

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Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:15 am – 2 pm

Sunday Worship 8 A.M. and 9:30 A.M.

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Welcome to St. Ann’s. We are glad you are here.

The People stand and join in singing the Processional Song.

Ever Flowing

Joy flows like a river in the house of our God

Come all to the River in the heart of our God

Verse 2

Falling, it’s ever falling down to earth out from his Throne

Calling, it’s ever calling “Let the lost come find their home.”

Verse 3

Pleading, it’s ever pleading “heavy laden, come cast your care.”

Feeding, it’s ever feeding all who hunger come take their share

© 2019 Lisa M. Longe

The People remain standing, the Celebrant says

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

The Celebrant says

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.

People Amen.

The following hymn is sung by the Celebrant and People

Refrain

Glory to God in the highest. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to

people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for

your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. (Refrain)

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Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the

world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have

mercy on us. (Refrain)

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. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

© 2020 Lisa M. Longe – Mass of One Kingdom One King

The Celebrant says to the people

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you

Celebrant Let us pray.

The People remain standing as the Celebrant prays the Collect.

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it

cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your

goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

The People sit for the reading of the lessons.

A Reading from the Book of Prophet Isaiah 55:1-5

Thus says the Lord "Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no

money, come, buy and eat! Come; buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread and your labor for that which

does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in

rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with

you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness

to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that

you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the

LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you."

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The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God

The Psalm will be prayed responsively by whole verse. The Celebrant will begin and the

people pray together the alternating verses

Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-22

8 The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, *slow to anger and of great kindness.

9 The LORD is loving to everyone *and his compassion is over all his works.

15 The LORD upholds all those who fall; *he lifts up those who are bowed down.

16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, *and you give them their food in due

season.

17 You open wide your hand *and satisfy the needs of every living creature.

18 The LORD is righteous in all his ways *and loving in all his works.

19 The LORD is near to those who call upon him, *to all who call upon him faithfully.

20 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; *he hears their cry and helps them.

21 The LORD preserves all those who love him, *but he destroys all the wicked.

22 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; *let all flesh bless his holy Name

for ever and ever.

A Reading from Letter of Paul to the Romans 9:1-5

I am speaking the truth in Christ-- I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy

Spirit-- I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I

myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred

according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the

covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the

patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all,

God blessed forever. Amen.

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

All stand and join in singing the Gradual Hymn.

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All Who Are Thirsty

Verse

All who are thirsty

All who are weak

Come to the fountain

Dip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrow

Be washed away

In the waves of His mercy

As deep cries out to deep

(We sing)

Chorus 1

Come Lord Jesus come

Come Lord Jesus come

(REPEAT)

Chorus 2

Holy Spirit come

Holy Spirit come

(REPEAT)

Interlude



As deep cries out to deep we sing

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The Deacon or Priest reads the Gospel, first saying

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

The Deacon or Priest says

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 14:13-21

People Glory to you Lord Christ.

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Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it,

they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd;

and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples

came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds

away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to

them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have

nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then

he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish,

he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples,

and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up

what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were

about five thousand men, besides women and children.

The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Preacher offers a prayer and then the People are seated for the sermon.

The People stand for the Creed. The Celebrant and People say together

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 People remain standing for the Prayers of the People.

The Leader and People pray responsively. The Deacon or other person says

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Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live

together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy

People Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that

we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy


Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources

rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy


Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in

them, and love one another as he loves us.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy


We pray today for (the written intercessions from the prayer list are added) and all those

on the St. Ann's Prayer list. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or

spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your

salvation.

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Silence

Lord, in your mercy


We pray today for Connie & Edward Hotaling, Sr. for whom the altar flowers are given

today in memoriam and to the honor of God. We commend to your mercy all who have

died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all

your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy


Silence

The People may add their own petitions.

The Celebrant Prays

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your

mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are

gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now

and forever.

People Amen.

The Deacon or Priest says

Kneeling, let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

The People kneel. Silence may be kept.

The Deacon or Priest and People continue

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

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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.

The Priest stands and says

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.

People Amen.

All stand. The Celebrant says to the people.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.


The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The People are then seated for the announcements.

Following the announcements, the Celebrant says the Offertory Sentence

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.

Your offering may be given online anytime by visiting

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All Stand and join in singing the Offertory Hymn.

Communion

Verse 1

Bread of Heaven blessed and broken

Give me eyes to see Your face

Come dine with me

My Beloved Your face is lovely

Come sing with me

My Beloved a song so holy

Taste and see

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Verse 2

Wine made holy

Make me lowly

Wash me in Your Precious Blood

You say die with Me

My beloved the cross before thee

Come rise with Me

My beloved the tomb is empty

Taste and see

Verse 3

The bride and Bridegroom

Unite in this room

Calling to all the thirsty, “Come!”

Come drink of Me

My beloved you’ll never be thirsty

Come eat of Me

My beloved you’ll never be hungry

Taste and see

Bridge

Humble hearts, wash feet

Pardoned hearts, wash feet

Loving hearts, wash feet

Risen hearts, wash feet

Coda

Come die with Me

My beloved the cross before thee

Come rise with Me

My beloved the tomb is empty

Taste and see

© Lisa Longe 2020

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and

money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant.

As the gifts are brought forward all remain standing and sing.

The Doxology (The Hymnal 1982 #380 vs. 3)

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Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above ye heavenly host

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Amen

The celebrant says

Priest All things come of thee oh Lord.

People And of thine own have we given thee.

The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

Prayer B

Celebrant The Lord be 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 him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Altar, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you,

Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our

Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the

company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

The Celebrant and People sing together.

Holy holy holy Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full of Your glory

Hosanna in the highest

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Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord



© 2020 Lisa M. Longe | Mass of One Kingdom One King

The People kneel. Then the Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to

us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the

prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days

you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the

world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you.

In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of

death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had

given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is

my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them,

and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for

you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the

remembrance of me."

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in

glory;

The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to

you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be

the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your

Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy

Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us

to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage

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of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation,

the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is

yours, Almighty Father, now and forever.

People Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we pray,

People and Celebrant

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.

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

The Celebrant then says

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Celebrant and People then sing

Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Have mercy have mercy on us.

Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Have mercy have mercy on us.

Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Grant us oh grant us Your peace.

© 2020 Lisa M. Longe | Mass of One Kingdom One King.

The following prayer is said by the Celebrant and People together

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own

righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as

to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose

property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the

flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore

dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

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Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for

you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the

people.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen.

The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen.

Gluten-free wafers may be requested at the altar rail.

All Baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. Please extend your hands to

receive the bread.

If you are not baptized and would like to receive a blessing, please come forward and

cross your arms across your chest. If you have not yet entered into a new life in Christ

and received the forgiveness of sins through the waters of Baptism please see Fr. Neal or

one of the deacons after the service.

After receiving Communion, the People return to their seats and either kneel or sit. A

period of silence is kept.

The People remain seated as the celebrant leads those on the live stream in the following

prayer as an act of reception of Spiritual Communion. The Celebrant continues

In Union, dear Lord, with the faithful at every altar of your Church where your

blessed Body and Blood are being offered to the Father, I desire to offer you praise and

thanksgiving. I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. And since I

cannot now receive you sacramentally, I pray you to come spiritually into my heart. I

unite myself to you, and embrace you with all the affection of my soul. Let me never be

separated from you. Let me live and die in your love.

Come Lord Jesus, dwell in your servant in the fullness of your strength, in the

perfection of your ways, and in the holiness of your spirit, and rule over every

hostile power in the might of your Spirit, and to the glory of your Father.

May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my body and soul

unto everlasting life. Amen.

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After Communion, the People stand, and the celebrant says

Let us pray

Celebrant and People

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food

of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for

assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your

Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work

you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our

Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever.

Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives the blessing…and the blessings of Almighty

God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you now and always.

People Amen.

The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words

Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People Thanks be to God.

All join in singing the Recessional Hymn.

Guide Me Thou, O Great Jehovah (The Hymnal 1982 #690)

Verse 1

Guide me O thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land

I am weak but though art mighty hold me with thy powerful hand

Bread of heaven bread of heaven feed me now and evermore

Feed me now and evermore

Verse 2

Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow

Let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through

Strong deliverer strong deliverer be thou still my strength and shield

Be thou still my strength and shield

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Verse 3

When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside

Death of death and hell’s destruction land me safe on Canaan’s side

Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to thee

I will ever give to thee

Thank you for worshiping with us today. Your presence is a blessing to the Church.

We hope to see you next Sunday. Have a blessed week!

Parish Calendar

Sunday Aug 2

8:00 am – Holy Eucharist


Monday Aug 3

9:15 am – Morning Prayer

10:15am – Prayer Table

6:00 pm – Nar-Anon (open to the public)

Tuesday Aug 4

12:00 pm – Al-Anon (open to the public)

7:30 pm – AA (open to the public)

Wednesday Aug 5


12:00 pm – Nar-Anon – Classroom 1 (open

to the public)

Thursday Aug 6

10:00 am – Morning Prayer with

Benediction

12:00 pm – Al-Anon (open to the public)

Friday Aug 7

Parish Office Closed

6:00pm – You’re in Recovery (open to the

public)

Saturday Aug 8

Parish Office Closed

Sunday Aug 9



Upcoming Weekday Eucharist

11:30 am (Side Altar)

Wednesday 8/5

Wednesday 8/12

Wednesday 9/2

Wednesday 9/9

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Today’s Altar Flowers are given in memory of

Main Altar

Connie & Edward Hotaling, Sr.

By Ed Hotaling, Jr.

Next Week’s Altar Flowers are given in memory of

Main Altar

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. James S Riggs Mr. Austin Riggs

By

Anne DeGroff

George & Jean Wills Wedding Anniversary By Their Daughters

Side Altar

Josephine & Frank Lech, The Buzcek Family, The Lech Family

By

Fran Hallenbeck & Family

Please Pray Daily For:

❖ Fr. Neal, his family, and his

leadership of the parish.

❖ That we may reach those who

don't know Christ and welcome them

here to worship with us.

❖ That the members of the parish

may come to know Christ

more deeply and join us in worship.

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From the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: August 2020 Daily: For our Bishop and for

cultivation of daily prayer in every disciple

1 For a strong Sunday School in every parish

2 St. John’s Church, Tannersville

3 St. John’s Church, Troy – The Rev’d Cn Judith Malionek, The Rev’d Paul Carney

4 For the men and women of the US Coast Guard on its 230th birthday: Semper Partis

The Rev’d Desmond Francis

5 For all Sunday School Staff in their preparations during COVID-19 environment

6 The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ The Rev’d Jacqueline J. Dowling

7 For students preparing to return to college

8 Grace Church, Waterford -The Rev’d Kathy Alonge-Coons, The Rev’d Denise

Moore The Rev’d Glen Michaels

9 The Sudan, and all persecuted Christians

St. Ann’s Prayer List: Adamris ,Aaron, Andrea, Adam, Anthony, Abair, Ann, Ariel,

Beverly Lafont, Beth & Family, Becky, Bishop Bill, Bill, Brian, Brenda, Brayden,

Brianna, Brandon, Carol, Caleb, Cammy Payne, Debbie, Dan, Dave, Donte, Elva, Eric,

Gina, Isaiah ,James, Janet, Jeff, Jeanne, Northrop, John, Joan, Joseph Mello, K.J, Kailee,

Kim & Family, Katharine Walters, Shirley, Sister Gabrielle, Sue, Seth, Steven Billing,

Torre, Tim, Tony, Tina Lynne L, D.P, Lou, Lori, Lelia, Matt Peet, Morty Peet, Mother

Betz, Mother Nancy, Mother Sally, Mary Ann, Margaret, Mathew Hoag, Martha,

Meghan, Mackenzie, Morton, Mason, Marie Nancy , Norman Hart, Orta Family, Paige,

Roy, Robin Hoag, Ryan B, Sandy and Family, Rebecca, Seth, Sue, Silva, Shirley, Shelly,

Riot Victims, William Mello, Wes, Lavery, Vinny Zack

Please pray for our partners in ministry: The Anglican Parish of Tyendinaga –The

Revs. Rod & Lisa Brant Francis; The Jesus Film Project – Zach and Shannon; Alpha

Pregnancy Care Center; Christ the King Spiritual Life Center; The Cathedral of All

Saints – Dean Leander Harding; St. Stephen’s, Delmar – Fr. Scott Garno; St. Paul’s,

Albany – Fr. Nixon McMillan; Christ Church, Schenectady – Fr. Brad Jones; All Saints,

Round Lake – Fr. Scott Evans; St. Matthew’s Church, Latham – Fr. Jacob Evans; For

fruitfulness and blessing in all the churches of the greater Amsterdam area.

Please pray for the other churches of the Western Mohawk Deanery: Church of the

Good Shepherd, Canajoharie – Mtr. Virginia Ogden; Grace Church, Cherry Valley – Fr.

Kyle Grennen; St. Peter’s Church, Fourth Lake – Fr. Neal Longe and Dcn. Denise

Moore; Christ Church, Herkimer – In Transition; St. Augustine’s Church, Ilion – Bp. Dan

Herzog; St. John’s, Johnstown – Mtr. Laurie Garramone; St. Huberts of the Lakes

Church, Lake Pleasant –Fr. Robert Limpert; Emmanuel Church, Little Falls – Fr. Jack

Whritenour; Grace Church, Mohawk – In Transition; St. John’s Church, Richfield

Springs – In Transition; St. Mary’s Church, Springfield Center – Fr. Kyle Grennen.

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Changes to services: We are now able to meet at 50% capacity. Please sit in pews

designated for your service. A Six-foot social distance should be maintained, and face

coverings are required. Please use hand sanitizer upon entering and before Communion.

Please place your offering in the plate in the back of the church. If you have any

questions please see Fr. Neal.

Join us for an evening service of worship, prayer, and Communion

on Saturday, 8/29 at 7 pm. The service will be about 45 minutes. Immediately following

the service healing prayer teams and the opportunity for reconciliation will be available.

Karin Ryan will be leading worship and the music will mostly feature original songs

written by Lisa Longe.

Can we pray for you? Visit our website to submit your prayer request or to sign up to

receive the prayer line emails.

Altar Flower Memorials: Would you like to have your loved ones remembered at our

Sunday Services? The cost of the main altar memorials is $50 and the side altar is $35.

There are many side altar dates available. Please contact the parish office to provide the

date and names you that you would like. Multiple memorials are accepted for any given

date.

Parking Permits: Please remember to display your parking permit at all times

while in the church lot. If you are in need of a new permit please see Cherie in

the parish office. The parking regulations are posted in the parish hall.

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Ann’s in three easy steps:

1. Pick up a green Clynk bag from the back of the church

2. Fill the bag with your redeemable bottles and cans

3. Scan and return the bag to Hannaford

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The Essential 100 Bible Study

Begins in September

Have you ever wondered what the

Bible is all about?

Or have you tried to read the Bible, but

didn't know where to start?

The Essential 100 guides you from

Genesis to Revelation in 100 carefully

selected readings that take you through

the big story of the Bible in about 10

minutes a day.

Each day's commentary reads like a letter from a friend. The

wide margins and journaling space after each entry leave room

to add your insights.

Whether you’re a new or experienced Bible reader, you'll gain a

fresh appreciation for the big picture of the Bible and in the

process, you'll wind up meeting God every day.

This study will meet on Sundays at 11 am beginning 9/20

and

Thursdays at 6 pm beginning 9/17.

Please sign-up online or in the parish hall and bring $10 to

the parish office by Sunday, August 30 in order to receive

your book.

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If you would like to serve as a delegate to convention, please see Fr. Neal or a

member of the Vestry by August 2

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St. Ann’s Regularly Scheduled Weekly Ministries

Children’s Sunday School is currently in summer recess.

The program will run weekly, however Sunday School

will not meet on holiday weekends. Please check the

bulletin, website, or calendar above for updates.

Morning Prayer is celebrated on Mondays at 9:15 am.

Evening Prayer is celebrated on Thursday at 5:30 pm.

All are welcome to come and pray.

St. Ann’s Regularly Scheduled Monthly Ministries

Men’s Group is currently in summer recess and will

resume in September. The group normally meets

once a month on Saturday at 8:30 am (Usually the

1st Saturday). Come and enjoy some food, teaching,

fellowship, and discussion. We will be discussing

men's issues in the community and the church, how

we are doing as a man, husband and dad, and evaluate where we stand in our duties and

how we can grow with the help of the group, our church, and our Lord.

Morning Prayer with Benediction will be celebrated at

10 am. The next service is Thurs, 8/6. This will be a

combination of quiet meditation and prayer before Jesus in

the Blessed Sacrament and Morning Prayer, concluding

with Benediction.

Women's Prayer Group is currently in summer recess

and will resume in September. The group normally meets

once a month on the 4th Thursday at 6 pm. This will be a

time of food, fellowship, prayer, and study. Please see the

bulletin board in the parish hall for more information.

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Lay Ministers: Sunday, Aug 2

Altar Guild: Debbie Smith & Linda Tatro

8:00 AM

Greeter:

Intercessor:

Lector: Paige Turner

9:30 AM

Greeter: Don Tatro

Intercessor:

Lector: Marcos Santiago

Counters: Tim Munn & Gary Sorensen

Lay Ministers: Sunday, Aug 9

Altar Guild: Debbie Smith & Linda Tatro

8:00 AM

Greeter:

Intercessor: Kitty Newell

Lector: James Bryant

9:30 AM

Greeter: Gary Sorensen

Intercessor:

Lector: Elaine Santiago

Counters: Gloria Ray & Ismael Santiago

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St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

Connecting People to Jesus Christ for the transformation of our lives,

families, and communities.

Serving the greater Amsterdam area since 1712

The Right Reverend William H. Love, Bishop

The Very Reverend Neal P. Longe, Rector

The Reverend Nancy Betz, Assistant Priest

The Reverend Sally Heiligman, Assistant Priest

The Reverend Alan R. Hart, Deacon

The Reverend Mary Carol Hart, Deacon

Lisa Longe, Music Minister: Director of Music

Charlene Donohue, Music Minister: Vocalist

Jody Demers, Administrative Assistant

Donald Clifford, Sexton

James Bryant, Treasurer

Wardens and Vestry

Gary Sorensen, Warden (2021) Kitty Newell, Warden (2022)

James Bryant (2021) Bonnie Riedell (2021)

Kathy Hazzard, Clerk (2022) Donald Tatro (2022)

Sarah Saul (2023) Ismael Santiago (2023)

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