Propers and Announcements for All Saints Sunday: November 2nd, 2025
Observed on the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
Remember the time change!
- Propers (Collect and Lessons) for All Saints’ Sunday, with hymns.
- Link to “Watch this Sunday’s live-stream” on our parish website.
- Parish Announcements for the week of November 2nd, 2025.
The Collect.
O ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
AND I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and peoples, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
The Gospel. St. Matthew v. 1.
JESUS seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Nota Bene: In lieu of the Gradual and Alleluia being chanted by our cantor, we will be singing a Gradual Hymn, bracketing the reading of the Gospel: the first two verses (1 and 2) will be sung before the Gospel is read, and the second two after (3 and 4).
Processional Hymn: For all the saints – #126
- First Tune: Sine Nomine
Gradual Hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones #599 (v. 1 & 2)
[The Gospel]
Gradual Hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones – #599 (v. 3 & 4)
Sermon Hymn: Faith of our fathers – #393
Communion Hymn: Lo, what a cloud of witnesses – #569
Recessional Hymn: I sing a song of the saints of God – #243
The upcoming YouTube live-stream will always be found at “Watch this Sunday’s live-stream,” accessible from the menu bar at the top of the website home page. If we are not doing a live-stream for any reason, there will be a link to a past Sunday service to aid in your worship if you aren’t able to be with us in person.
If a live-stream of a Sunday service is accomplished, the audio of that Sunday’s sermon will usually be posted sometime Sunday evening on the media page on our website.
On any given day, check our “Current operating status” – in other words, whether or not the church is open for services or office hours, in case of inclement weather or unusual episodes (like the sabotage of transformers a few years ago). Check for changes to the service schedule (to include seasonal services such as Holy Week and Christmas) at Services and Office Hours.
The weekly parish email is reproduced on the News and announcements page. In addition, each of our after-service Christian Education sessions will have a post there where you can review the class video and access any handouts that were available. You’re also welcome to leave a comment or a question about the class on that page as well!
And lastly…if you ever want to ask a question, make a comment, contact someone about a ministry opportunity…please drop us a line using our church contact page. We’ll get your question or concern directed to the right person.
(Twentieth Sunday after Trinity)
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 if you wish, share your email or other contact information with us. And may God bless you!
Gradual Hymn to replace canted Alleluia: A reminder that the congregation will be singing a Gradual Hymn, bracketing the reading of the Gospel: two verses (1 and 2) will be sung before the Gospel is read, and two after (verses 3 and 4). Our Gradual Hymn for today is “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones,” #599 in The Hymnal 1940.
Qualified Charitable Distributions: As the end of the year approaches, this may apply to some of our members:
“A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a way for individuals age 70½ or older to donate directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity, which can satisfy Required Minimum Distributions and reduce taxable income. QCDs are not reported as taxable income, meaning they provide an upfront tax exclusion and do not require itemizing deduction. The QCD must be completed by December 31st of the current calendar year” [source: Google AI].
Should you desire to make a year-end donation to Christ Church Anglican for 2025, please see Austin Chestnut, our Senior Warden and Treasurer, for details. Many thanks!
Christian Education: John Fesq is facilitating the viewing of a series of Sunday School class videos from Holy Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Fairfax, VA. The class is an introduction to one of the works of Richard Hooker, who was an an important and influential English Reformer in the mid to late 1500’s. In particular, we will be exposed to Book Five of his “Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity.” The class will look at the Anglican underpinnings and viewpoints of such topics as:
- Worship
- Church buildings and settings
- Preaching
- The Book of Common Prayer
- Liturgy (in 4 classes) (this Sunday’s lesson, Week 7)
- Sacraments
- Traditional ceremonies and services
- Ministry
The class will be viewed after Sunday service outside the sanctuary on our big television screen, after we’ve had time to fellowship for a little bit. The classes tend to run 45 minutes to an hour, not including any discussion we’d like to have afterwards.
We encourage you to plan to make time after Sunday services to stay and learn with us!
The video (and handout if there is one) for each week’s lesson is posted on the website in our News and Announcements section. If you can’t be here for a lesson, or if you just want to go back over it, go to that Sunday lesson’s page. At the bottom of each lesson’s page, there’s an area to leave comments and questions…we’d love to hear from you if you have either!
Midweek (Wednesday) Eucharist: Unless otherwise noted, we offer a service of Holy Communion – also known as the Holy Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper, or the Mass – at 10:00 on Wednesday mornings. This service includes an opportunity for the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing, for those who may desire this ministry.
Please Note: We are continuing to look for the following volunteers:
- Altar Guild – Please see Sandy, after the service, if you are willing to serve God and our parish by helping to prepare the altar and chancel for services.
- Fellowship Meal Team – Please see Amanda or Lindsey if you are willing to bring a main course, salad or side, bread, or dessert. The more folks who participate, the less each individual or family needs to spend!
- Altar Flowers – We are now doing our own altar flowers; donations toward the cost of purchasing flowers (significantly less than purchasing pre-made arrangements!), as well as donations of time and talent if your suite of skills include floral arrangements, are greatly appreciated. Please see Amanda if you can assist.
- Housekeeping – As another cost-cutting measure, we are shifting the cleaning of the church to an “in-house” operation. Our hired cleaning crew have turned in their keys. Volunteers to assist in keeping our church neat, clean, and tidy are greatly welcomed – if you are willing to help out, please see Lindsey. Many thanks!
