CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 20 MILTON STREET

WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK 14221

JANUARY 29, 2012 THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY_____________________________________________________________________________

HOLY EUCHARIST AT 11:00 AM_____________________________________________________________________________

HYMN “Lord, We Hear Your Word with Gladness”

OPENING ACCLAMATION

The people standing, the presider says Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Gloria S-278 William MathiasGlory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven

and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

All sit for FIRST LESSON: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Moses said, The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: "If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die." Then the LORD replied to me: "They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak-- that prophet shall die." The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Psalm 111

Confitebor tibi

1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, * in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the deeds of the LORD! * they are studied by all who delight in them.

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, * and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; * the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He gives food to those who fear him; * he is ever mindful of his covenant.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works * in giving them the lands of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; * all his commandments are sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, * because they are done in truth and equity.

9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; * holy and awesome is his Name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.

SECOND LESSON: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that "all of us possess knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him. Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that "no idol in the world really exists," and that "there is no God but one." Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth-- as in fact there are many gods and many lords-- yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. "Food will not bring us close to God." We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

All stand forTHE SEQUENCE HYMN

A minister proclaims

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark 1: 21-28

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God." But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!" And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, "What is this? A new teaching-- with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him." At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SERMON The Rev. Ethan J. Cole

All stand for THE NICENE CREEDWe 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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

A minister bids the intercessions In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, let us pray for all who need the cleansing power of the Holy One of God.

The Intercessor continuesFor the Church throughout the world and all who teach the truth of God: for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; For William, our Bishop and especially for this congregation here gathered, we pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. For prophets in every land who rebuke the spirits of greed and violence, oppression and despair Lord, have mercy.

For married couples and all companions growing together in selfless love. Lord, have mercy. For mercy, peace, and justice throughout the world Lord, have mercy.

For those burdened by anguish or illness, and for those who care for them with love and healing Lord, have mercy.

For the dead in the presence of God’s holy power Lord, have mercy.

For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need and for those for whom we pray, silently or aloud…

The Presider concludesGod our Teacher, speaking with holy authority, liberating us from the forces of evil, hear the prayers we offer this day and give us courage as we proclaim your truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All kneel for theCONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

The minister says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The priest alone stands and saysAlmighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE PEACEThe presider saysThe peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you.The ministers and people greet one another with a sign of peace.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE OFFERTORY

HYMN 586 “Jesus, thou divine companion” Pleading Savior THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

Presider The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Presider Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The Presider continuesIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore, we praise you, joining with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

THE SANCTUS S-128 William Mathias

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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,

We remember his death,We proclaim his resurrection,We await his coming in glory; 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 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 for ever. AMEN.

And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

After the Presider breaks the bread, a period of silence is kept.

All singFRACTION ANTHEM S-152 Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore, Let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The ministers invite the people to Communion, sayingThe gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your heart by faith, with thanksgiving.

All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion

All stand or kneel for the POST-COMMUNION PRAYERLet us pray. Eternal God, Heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Presider pronounces THE EPIPHANY BLESSINGMay Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. HYMN 289 “Our Father, by whose servants” Wolvercote

DISMISSAL

Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE

9:00 AM Altar Guild Cynthia Adams, Shirley Chynoweth, Joyce Clark,

Susie Lawson, Lillie Stephens, Sandra McCarthy Acolytes Ross Thomson, Matthew Waack, Evan Merrill Carillonneur Gloria Werblow Chalice Bearers Sharon Jackson, Jim Waack Lectors Dan Peters, Beth Aschbacher Intercessor Cari Evans Oblation Bearers Dave & Margaret Fiegel Ushers Brad Archdeacon, Bruce Sanderson, Wes Stone, Brian Bolton Coffee Hour Hosts Can You Help?

11:00 AM

Altar Guild Cynthia Adams, Shirley Chynoweth, Joyce Clark, Susie Lawson, Lillie Stephens, Sandra McCarthy

Acolytes Joey Bartelo, Nick Bartelo, Zak Turton Carillonneur Gloria Werblow Chalice Bearers Cari Evans, Sally Porter Lectors Larry Bernhard, Sue Kirkland

Intercessor Debbie Mendel Oblation Bearers Janet Mather, Debbie Mendel Ushers Bob Conschafter, Tom Cornell, Young Kim, Sally Porter, Lauren Smith, Carol Grieco Flower Ministry Susie Lawson Attendance for January 21 at 4:00 PM: 44 January 22 at 7:45 AM 24 January 22 at 9:00 AM: 82 January 22 at 11:00 AM 105 Total: 255 Attendance for Epiphany 3 in 2011 187 Next week’s readings: Isaiah 40:L 21-31; Psalm 147: 1-12, 21c; 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23

Clergy

The Rev. Ethan J. Cole, Rector- ethan.cole@calvaryepiscopal.netThe Rev. Bonnie F. Morris, Assistant Rector- bonnie.morris@calvaryepiscopal.net

Parish StaffBernadette Ruof, Administrative Assistant- bernadette.ruof@calvaryepiscopal.net

Diane Sprague, Accountant- diane.sprague@calvaryepiscopal.netMichael Way, Sexton- contact Administrative Assistant

Wardens: Elizabeth Greno and Jim Marshall

Vestry: Guy Agostinelli, Wilma Cipolla, Karen Davidson, Peter Howell, Kevin Koczka, Debbie Pawlowski, Patty Rooss, Lillie Stephens, Robbin Zaleski. Norine Eaton, Clerk

Dale Harten, Treasurer; Michael Maxwell, Legal CounselChurch Office: 633-7800 website: www.calvaryepiscopal.net

THIS WEEK AT CALVARY Sunday, January 29 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist 8:45 AM Coffee & Adult Ed.- SR 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Sunday School and Adult Education and Coffee Hour 11:00 AM Choral Holy Eucharist 5:00PM Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper Wednesday, February 1 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist 10:30 AM Staff Meeting Thursday, February 2 9:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Bible Study 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist 7:30 PM Holy Eucharist for the Presentation of Christ Saturday, February 4 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM Cooking for Shrove Tuesday- kitchen 4:00 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday, February 5 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist 8:45 AM Coffee & Adult Ed.- SR 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Sunday School and Adult Education and Coffee Hour 11:00 AM Choral Holy Eucharist, Rite 1

ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the Date! The Third Annual Calvary Women’s Retreat will be on May 4th and 5th. Mark your calendars now. More information and a sign up list will be available soon. OUTREACH Updates on the Ark! Check it out! The Heather Jackson family bought a share of a pig. The Junior High class bought a goat and Father Jack Birdsall bought a share of chickens. Join them in buying an animal for someone you love. What a great gift! Calvary Helps Refugees Much thanks to everyone who donated toiletries for Vive La Casa refugees. Joanne Frake and I delivered them to Vive this week, and they were very happy to have them. Vive is the largest refugee shelter in the United States, providing beds for 112 individuals (last year they served more than 3,800 refugees). The toiletry items will be put to good use by the residents. We will continue to collect toiletries for Vive; they can be placed in the bin in the coat room. Thanks again for your generous contributions! We Really Need COATS!!! ~ Journey’s End Journey’s End Refugee Services needs winter coats for male and female refugees. Do you have old coats hanging in your closet that you no longer wear? Bring them and place them in the bins in the coat room and we will deliver them to Journey’s End. Some of the individuals have NEVER EXPERIENCED WINTER WEATHER AND THEY’RE COOOOOOOLD! Thanks for helping them out. Walk Off Hunger 2012: Saturday, July 28 Planning Meetings for the walk will be held at Calvary Church at 8:00 A.M on Fridays: January13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8 and July 13. Thus far Calvary participation is about 1/3 that of Temple Beth Am. Since this project is at Calvary's initiative, we need to be better represented at these meetings. Please consider attending any and all meetings as you are able. You need not commit to committee work to be beneficial to the process. Any ideas and suggestions for making this event run smoothly will help. Please sign up in the Outreach Folder in the reception room. Bins: Now winter weather is here, Hearts for the Homeless and Friends of the Night People need warm clothing (in good condition)--coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, sweatshirts, warm socks, boots, blankets, etc.. Please bring your donations to the bins on the Church lower level across from Mother Bonnie's office. Thank you!

Hansen House Were you a beautiful baby? Have you thought, “I wonder what exactly it is they do with those elders at Hansen House month after month? Then you should join us on January 28th at 2 PM for our beautiful baby contest at Hansen House. Wondering what you have to do? Just call Karen Davidson at 689-4708 or send her an email at firstsop@aol.com to let her know you’ll be joining the festivities. Then bring a baby picture of yourself and meet us at Beechwood Homes on Millersport at 2 PM. You’re guaranteed an afternoon of rewarding stewardship. The Hughson Room in the Scaife Building For too many years, we have been remiss in using the proper name for the room we have been calling the Scaife Room. It is in the Scaife Building but the room was funded by Ella Hughson and dedicated to members of her family. As we prepare for our 100th Anniversary, we have become more historically aware and respectful of the many who have come before us and contributed in building this beautiful church. Ella Hughson is one of those ancestors to whom we are most grateful. On a plaque in the Hughson Room, you can read the following:

With Thanksgiving for lives lived with love of God and man, this Hughson Auditorium honors God’s servants Edwin Theodore Hughson (1885-1958) and his son Martin Richard Hughson (1923-1953). May they go from strength to strength in the life

of perfect service, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Beer & The Bishop The 20s/30s Commission of the Diocese of WNY would like to invite all members of our diocese who are in their 20s or 30s to Beer & the Bishop on Saturday, January 28. This free event will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Center, 1064 Brighton Rd., Tonawanda. Enjoy snacks and beverages (both alcoholic and non), chat with Bishop Franklin, and give us your feedback, opinions, and feelings about your life, the church, and where they intersect. View more information and RSVP at the Diocesan Ministry Center 881-0660 The Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper ~ TONIGHT January 29 at 5:00 PM We invite you to come to The Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper at 5:00 PM on Sunday January 29. To be certain we have enough food, will you sign up in the notebook at the Ticketron table or email the office to let us know how many people in your family will be attending,( children, adults) and what you will be bringing to the Pot Luck Supper. Please attend even if you cannot bring a dish. There will be a movie and games for the kids in the reception room during the meeting.

Come One, Come All to the… …5th Annual Shrove Tuesday Jambalaya Festival! Put the date on your calendars – Tuesday, February 21st– with serving times between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Your Parish Life Committee welcomes you to a little N’awlins hospitality to the tune of zydeco in the key of Mardi Gras! Dinners feature jambalaya with – or without – shrimp, salad, dressing, corn muffin, butter, and a slice of homemade pecan pie. For kids - or the jambalaya-averse - there’s macaroni and cheese. Beverages included with the dinner are your choice of milk, water, pop, coffee or tea. If you wish, you may Bring Your Own alcoholic beverage to sip or share. The choice is yours. Eat-in dinners, take-out dinners, and take-home pints of (just) jambalaya are offered. Owing to the exploding popularity of this community event, it will be held in the Hughson Room. Please reserve your selection and seats, and reserve early!! This really helps the cooks estimate demand and how much to prepare, as we don’t wish to run out of food this year!! Cost: $7 per adult, $3 per child under 10, or $25 per family (immediate family only, please). Take-home pints of jambalaya (only) are $10. Please pre-reserve your dinner by signing up in the booklet designed by the reception area ‘ticketron’. Please reserve ahead, and pay at the door. Bring your friends! Pick up dinners for your co-workers! Take some jambalaya to a neighbor or friend! Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow parishioners and friends over a tasty and hot meal! Come to the very popular - and 5th Annual – Shrove Tuesday Jambalaya Festival! Adult Ed at 8:30 The adult education class that meets directly following the 7:45 Eucharist is currently starting a new program based on Barbara Brown Taylor's An Altar in the World. Copies of the book are available so please feel free to join us for this study of practical spirituality.

Friends of Night People

Friends of Night People, Inc. (FONP) is a non-profit organization that has provided essential supportive services to the homeless, destitute and working poor women, men, children, elderly and disabled of this community. FONP is a significant element of Calvary’s effort in mission for the community. FONP provides free meals, clothing, and referral services daily. Throughout the month medical, eye, and foot clinics are provided through area doctors at their facility. Calvary supports this organization and its activities in several ways: through donations for the purchase of food for the evening meal; donations by its parishioners of clothing and baked goods; and providing volunteers who help serve the evening meal one Sunday every other month. Sunday, February 19, 2012 is the next opportunity for volunteers to serve meals and directly participate in this worthy activity. Please sign up on the sheet at the top of the stairs at the Milton Street entrance or contact Bill Clark (741-9124) with any questions. The web site (http://friendsofnightpeople.com) provides details on the history of the FONP (founded in 1969) and lists additional ways that people can volunteer and contribute to this worthwhile mission.

Hansen House Thank You! Karen Davidson received this from a family member of a resident of Hansen House What a delightful holiday luncheon for Hansen House & their guests..........Both my Mom (Virginia Wojdyla) and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the entertainment........it really put us in the holiday spirit. Your group has been fantastic with all the attention you have been lavishing on the residents of Hansen House.........my Mother is sooooooo fortunate that Hansen House was selected (adopted!) by Calvary Episcopal Church. Thank you all.........and may you all be blessed with good health, much joy and laughter in the coming year! Sincerely, Carol Condon Daughter of Virginia (Ginny) Wojdyla