Contents
- Propers (Collect and Lessons) for St. Michael and All Angels, with Hymns.
- Link to the Parish website, whereon is found the YouTube live-stream of our 10:30 a.m. (EDT) service.
- Parish Announcements for the week of September 29th, 2024
Propers for Michaelmas (St. Michael and All Angels).
The Book of Common Prayer 1928.
The Collect.
O EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order; Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels always do thee service in heaven, so, by thy appointment, they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle. Revelation xii. 7.
THERE was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
The Gospel. Matthew xviii. 1.
AT the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Hymns:
Processional Hymn: Stars of the morning – #121
Sermon Hymn: Christ the fair glory of the holy angels – #123
Communion Hymn: Angels and ministers, spirits of grace #122
Recessional Hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones #599
Watch this Sunday’s live-stream!
Our new website is live and may be found at cca-nc.org. This website should simplify and streamline our information-sharing quite a bit, including the fact that our most current YouTube live-stream will always be found at “Watch this Sunday’s live-stream,” accessible from the menu-bar at the top of the page.
The website is also a place to check our “Current operating status” – in other words, whether or not the church is open for services, in case of inclement weather (or unusual episodes like the sabotage of transformers a few years ago). If in doubt, check us out! Other options include Meet Our Clergy, Who We Are, Services and Office Hours, and How to find us.
All of these links can also be found by scrolling down the main page, as can also sections on “Find Your Place” – ministries of the parish, which you may wish to join – “Recent Media,” both video and audio, and “Recent Posts” on our nascent blog page. The goal is for this to become a “one-stop shop” for information about Christ Church Anglican.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact our media team at [email protected]. And if you wish to volunteer for our media team, please contact our IT/AV/Social media specialist, John Fesq, at [email protected]. Many thanks to John, for all the hard work he has put into this!
Announcements for the Week of September 29, 2024
If you are visiting us: Welcome to Christ Church Anglican, Southern Pines! Thank you for being with us. We are very pleased to have you join us for the service, and hope that your worship here is a blessing to you. Please sign the guest book on the table in the narthex, and provide appropriate contact information. Include your email address in order to be placed on our parish email list: you won’t be bombarded with mail, but it’s a good way to keep in touch. And may God bless you!
Blessing of the Animals (St. Francis of Assisi’s Day – observed): St. Francis of Assisi is often considered the “Patron Saint of Animals,” and it has become a custom in a number of churches to hold a “Blessing of the Animals” on his day. The actual date of his commemoration is Friday the 4th of October; however, we will be observing this commemoration at and following our midweek service of Holy Communion, which is held at 10 o’clock on Wednesdays.
We will utilize liturgical Propers for St. Francis of Assisi during the service, and then following the service will head outside, where attendees are invited to bring their pets or other animal companions for a blessing in the churchyard. From hamsters to horses, and not excluding our finned, feathered, and scaled friends, all are welcome. As the old children’s hymn puts it, “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small; all things wise and wonderful: the Lord God made them all!”
Security Lights: Our parking lot security lights are back to being operational, which should not only increase our security after dark, but also greatly improve safety and “user friendliness” for those occasions (such as Christmas Eve, or during Lent) when we have services or other events after sunset. Many thanks to both Deane McDonald and Chris Gerry for their hard work in making this happen!
Fresh Eggs: Fresh, home-raised eggs are available from one of our esteemed members, Michele Burdick, who requests a donation to the church of $5/dozen. Thanks, Michele! Please note: most of these eggs have been washed, so it is necessary to refrigerate them.
Parish Pictorial Directory: We are looking to create a pictorial directory that will help both current members and new members to connect names with faces. The format we are planning on having is a mini 3 ring binder so that we can add new members without having to redo the entire directory. The directory will not be online. The cost for the pictorial directory will be in the ballpark of $12.50.
We will keep the price low by printing the directories with a local printer who supports churches, and completing the rest “in-house.” Each member (couple, family, individual) will have their own page. For an example of what a page will probably look like, please see the bulletin board. The current timeframe for this includes pictures being taken in early December and the books being available for pick up in January (barring unexpected delays). If you would like to have a pictorial directory, please sign your name on the order form on the bulletin board.
If you have questions, comments or concerns, please contact Cynthia Garner.
Fellowship Meals: We are very grateful for all those who have been contributing to our fellowship meal after the service, and we invite anyone who wishes to share a favorite meal or dish with our fellow-parishioners to sign up on the list hanging next to the back counter in our fellowship area.
It is encouraged to have several people sign up and provide a “potluck style” meal to make it easier on individuals, and more cost-effective. However, those who wist to provide all courses for a meal are always welcomed and appreciated.
And if anyone wishes to donate toward the cost of plates, napkins, flatware, salad dressings, drinks, or other incidentals, there will be a jar (or jars) on the back counter for that purpose. Many thanks to all!
Communion Reminder: Ladies are asked to please remember to remove lipstick before drinking from the chalice.
Holy Days for the Week of September 22nd:
Sunday, September 29th: St. Michael and All Angels
Monday, September 30th: St. Jerome, Priest and Monk (420)
Tuesday, October 1st: St. Remigius, Bishop (c. 530)
Wednesday, October 2nd: St. Francis – observed (Blessing of the Animals to follow the midweek Eucharist at ten o’clock)
Friday, October 4th: St. Francis of Assissi, Friar (1226)
Looking for more information on Michaelmas? Check out this post by Father Tom from a couple of years ago.
