The Last Sunday after Pentecost November 26, 2017

The Last Sunday after Pentecost

November 26, 2017 Christ the King Calvary Episcopal Church Batavia, IL

8:00 AM & 10:15 AM * Proper 29 Year A * Eucharistic Prayer D

Prayer for the Mission of Our Parish

Growing Faith in Christ Through Worship Join us for Worship

Loving God, Through your grace guide us, the people of Calvary Episcopal Church, to joyfully carry out our mission of growing faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may develop a living faith that deepens our understanding of you and strengthens our awareness of the needs of others. May we be a transforming light within our parish and within the community. All this we ask in the Name of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

Communion Services Sunday: 8 AM and 10:15 AM Tuesday: 7 AM Wednesday: 9:30 AM Thursday: 1PM (Michealsen) 5:45 PM (Calvary) Join us for Study Adult Bible Study Classes Wednesday: 10:15 AM Sunday: 9:10 AM Children’s Christian Ed Sunday: 10 AM VBS: Jul/Aug 4th

Adult Christian Ed Monday of the Month: 7 AM

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Book Study Group Monday of the Month: 3 PM Spiritual Enrichment Seasonal Retreats

Join us in Our Outreach Programs Hesed House/PADS Mission Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Literacy Programs International Mission Assistance Meal Assistance Join us in Fellowship Whenever we are together

The Calvary Family is The Calvary Family is pleased to WELCOME you to the final Sunday of the Season of Pentecost. Next Sunday is the start of Advent and our exploration of the path leading to the birth of Christ. On Sundays, we normally have two distinct liturgies (services). Both include the Eucharist (Communion). During Lent, our 8 AM Sunday Service celebrates the Eucharist with the words of our traditional Rite I liturgy from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. The 10:15 AM Service uses the more contemporary language of our Rite II Liturgy. During the Season of Pentecost, both Sunday services follow the Rite II Liturgy. Nursery care is available during the 10:15 AM Service as well as Sunday School for children and youth. Adults and Children of all ages are welcome to all the services at Calvary. We encourage you to try each of them and see which service fits you best. At Calvary, we believe that each member of our congregation should have an opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist. We pray that these worship experiences will be a wonderful way to connect all parishioners through a community of faith, hope and compassion at a church that welcomes all of God’s children. Please complete a visitor’s card found in the pew rack and place it in the collection tray. We invite you to join us following the service for coffee and fellowship in the south end of the Education Wing.

The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci, Rector 222 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510-2564 (630) 879-3378 * [email protected] www.calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Our Responsibility: What better evidence exists to prove the Grace and Love of our Lord, Jesus Christ than the childhood development of our children? At Calvary, we take that responsibility very cheerfully, yet extremely seriously. Our Director of Youth Christian Ed, Adam McCluskey is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary in New York and completed his studies as a Seminarian at St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church in New York City. Adam is well trained for his role. The entire staff at Calvary as well as those volunteers directly responsible for your son or daughter’s Christian Education are subject to a background investigation and must complete the Keeping God’s Children Safe Program. Your child’s safety is as important to us as is his or her Christian Education. Your active participation is not only welcome, but is essential to your child’s Christian development!

Today’s Altar Flowers:

Are generously given by Bill and Sue VanMeter as a thank offering to the Greater Glory of God F

INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Nursery Care: Nursery Care is available for infants and toddlers during the 10:15 AM Sunday Service. Youth Christian Education: Youth Christian Education begins at 10:00 AM on Sunday. Our program provides the foundation for a life guided by Christ, emphasizing “love thy neighbor” and service to others. The program is focused on building new relationships and emphasizing that church is fun and that God loves everyone, without exception. Here, we invite all children and families into our ministry. At Calvary, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve God by teaching and forming the next ambassadors of the church. You are always welcome; please join us! First Holy Communion: Youth participation in preparation for their first Holy Communion is coordinated by the Director of Youth Christian Education. Adults should contact the Rector. Confirmation: Youth Confirmation is coordinated by the Director of Youth Christian Education. Confirmation for adults requires participation in Confirmation Classes scheduled in the Spring.

Contact Information Position Rector

Name Email Address Fr. Michael D. Rasicci [email protected]

Senior Warden Junior Warden Vestry Clerk

Brandon Crawford Erik Turner S&H Dalmasso

Treasurer Joe Nemedi Dir Youth Christian Ed Adam McCluskey Musician Office Manager Sexton

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Tx. Number Ext W: (630) 879-3378 302 H: (630) 879-5178 C: (630) 338-7324 C: (312) 505-0299 C: (630) 621-7961 H: (630) 326-9860

Matthew Blanks [email protected] Dave Evensen [email protected] [email protected] Jason LeKander [email protected]

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(630) 466-0168 (630) 879-3378 303 (330) 277-6368 (301) 221-0068 (630) 879-3378 301 (630) 215-3222 (630) 877-7102

Dave Sperry Jennifer VanDuyn Heather Dalmasso Craig Keller David Bald Joel Montgomery Patti Lackman Fr. Michael D. Rasicci

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(630) 879-2323 (847) 742-4324 (630) 326-9860 (847) 774-9833 (630) 945-5652 (630) 639-7337 (630) 879-1539 (630) 879-3378 302

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Visitors and Guests- Our Greeters and Ushers remain ready to assist you in any way. If you are unfamiliar with our service, please ask an Usher for the Visitors’ Bulletin. If you want to learn more about the Calvary Family, please fill out a visitor’s card and drop it in the collection plate. Ask an Usher for a Visitor’s Information Package to take with you when you leave. Bulletin Articles- Articles or information for inclusion in the upcoming Sunday Bulletin should be received by the Parish Office by 9:00AM on the preceding Tuesday Room Reservations for Meetings or non-Calvary Events- To ensure room availability, ministries and committees are asked to notify the Parish Office at least 24 hours in advance of meeting room requirements. Having the meeting announcement, location, date and time included in the Monthly Schedule is preferred to provide all interested parishioners sufficient time to plan for the meeting/event, however 11th hour requests can be approved assuming availability of space. NonCalvary Events will require a signed agreement and may include a fee. Lost Articles- May be claimed in the Church Library only if they have been recovered. Non-recovered lost articles may not be claimed until recovered. Our experience is that recovered items are never claimed, and items sought for claiming are never recovered. So, if you do go to the library and actually find a lost article for which you were searching, let us know and we'll throw a party.

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Sacrament of Baptism- Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. All parents of children to be baptized or adults wishing to be baptized should make an appointment with the Rector to learn more about this important first step as a Christian. Marriage- Calvary is available for weddings of most denominations. Couples wishing to be married by our Rector with the Episcopal Liturgy must attend pre-marriage counseling sessions. For more information, please visit the Church Office Anointing of the Sick- Please notify the Parish Office if you or someone you know will be confined to home or hospitalized and would like to be anointed by the Rector. Wednesday and Thursday Holy Eucharist include the Healing Rite for those who can attend. Visit the Sick- If you are aware of any parishioner who is homebound and would benefit from a pastoral visit and/or the receiving of Communion, please notify the Parish Office. Meals and Transport Available- If following a hospital stay or serious illness at home you need assistance in the preparation of meals, please notify our Parish Office. If you need transportation to or from services or other church events, please notify the Parish Office. The Calvary Family is committed to serving members of the Parish Family and the community for “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Genesis 20:28

Gray shaded areas are celebrated at the 10:15 AM Service. For the 8:00 AM Service- Please recycle this Bulletin for the 10:15 AM Service.

+The Word of God+ Opening Hymn “All Praise to Thee” Priest: All:

Hymn 477

+Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity Priest: 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. All: Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis All: Glory 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: 7|Page

8:00 AM

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. 10:15AM

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The Collect of the Day Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. All: Amen

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The prophet reassures those in exile that the Lord, as a shepherd, will guide and protect his followers.

The First Lesson LEM:

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel:

Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord GOD. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice. Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the LORD, will be their God,

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and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken. LEM: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God.

The Response

Psalm 100

Please read the Psalm responsively dividing at the asterisk. Please chant the Psalm to the following tone: 1

Be joyful in the LORD, all you lands; * serve the LORD with gladness and come before his presence with a song. 2

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. 3

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; * give thanks to him and call upon his Name. 4

For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; * and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

The Second Lesson Reader:

Ephesians 1: 15-23 A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians:

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Paul tells the believers in Ephesus that he gives thanks for the faith and love they demonstrate, and he reminds them that Christ is the head of the Church, his body.

remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Acclamation

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The Gospel

Matthew 25: 31-46 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Priest: Matthew: People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Priest: Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 13 | P a g e

I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.' And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." Priest: The Gospel of the Lord People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel Acclamation

The Homily

The Reverend Michael Rasicci

The Nicene Creed Please stand

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, 14 | P a g e

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. 15 | P a g e

The Prayers of the People Priest:

Form VI

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

LEM: For all people in their daily life and work. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Wad Medani, Northern Sudan, its Bishop, Clergy and Faithful, and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Bishop Anderson House; Cathedral Counseling Center; ReVive Center; Lawrence Hall; The Church Home at Montgomery Place; Primo Center for Women and Children; and for Organizations of our Companion Dioceses of Renk, South Sudan and Southeast Mexico. In our own Parish, we pray for those celebrating birthdays this week: Paul Mueller, Sr. and Gi-Gi LaRocco. Are there any others? (pause) And for those celebrating anniversaries this week: The Reverends Drury and Linda Green. Are there any other? (pause) And the response: People: For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. LEM: For Donald, President of the United States and all Federal, State and Local Officials. For this community, the nation, and the world; People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. LEM: For the just and proper use of your creation; People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. LEM: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble, especially those affected by fighting in the Sudan, Yemen, Syria, Iraq 16 | P a g e

and Afghanistan, all those listed in today’s bulletin, and for whom prayer is requested, all on the Intercessory Prayer List or in the Intention Books, and for others you wish to add now…. And the response: People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. LEM: For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People: For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. LEM: For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Jeffrey, our Bishop; Mike, our Rector and for all bishops and other ministers; People: For all who serve God in his Church. LEM:

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence The People may add their own petitions

LEM: Hear us, Lord; People: For your mercy is great. LEM:

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence The People may add their own thanksgivings

LEM: We will exalt you, O God our King; People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.

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LEM: We pray for all who have died, especially those from our military, NATO forces or the civilian population who have died this week in Afghanistan, and any you wish to add now. (pause) That they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions

LEM: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People: Who put their trust in you.

The Mission Prayer Found in the inside front cover of the bulletin

The Confession of Sin Priest:

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence for examination of conscience

All: 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 mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, 18 | P a g e

and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Priest: 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. All: Amen.

The Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. 8:00 AM

Announcements

+The Holy Communion+ Offertory Versicle 8:00 AM

All: All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. Amen.

Offertory Hymn “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether”

The Great Thanksgiving+ Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. 19 | P a g e

Chorale Anthem Eucharistic Prayer D

Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Priest: It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we say, 8:00 AMAll: 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.

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10:15 AM

[please kneel]

Priest: We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation. Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new. 21 | P a g e

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.” [Acolyte strikes the chime to remind us of Christ’s presence under the form of bread]

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.” [Acolyte strikes the chime to remind us of Christ’s presence under the form of wine]

Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, [we praise you and we bless you.] 8:00 AM

All: We praise you, We bless you, We give thanks to you, And we pray to you, Lord our God. 22 | P a g e

Priest: Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, Blessed Isaac Watts and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. People: Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Priest: And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say: All: 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 Breaking of the Bread 8:00 AM

Priest: People: 10:15 AM

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Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Invitation to Holy Communion Priest: 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. [All baptized Christians may receive Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church]

The Communion Hymn “Blest are They”

The Prayer after Holy Communion Priest: Let us pray. All: 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.

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8:00 AM

The Final Hymn “Crown Him With Many Crowns”

Hymn 494

The Dismissal Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. It’s time to start planning our Christmas Luncheon which is this coming Thursday. Don’t be alone on Thanksgiving! Celebrate the day with other members of your Calvary Family. The sign-up List is posted.

The Calvary Community Connection Calvary connects with our community through its Mission of “Growing Faith in Christ through Worship and Community” every day. To learn more: Please continue reading!

CALVARY CURRENT Adult Christian Education This Week Sunday Adult Bible Study Continues Today at 9:10 AM. Wednesday Adult Bible Study meets on Wednesday at 10:15 AM. 26 | P a g e

2018 Altar Flowers. The sign-up list for 2018 Altar Flowers will be available in Memorial Hall at the start of Advent (Sunday, December 3rd) Please place your name on the list next to the date on which you wish to sponsor flowers. Also, you should fill out an Altar Flower (postcard) Form which provides spaces to show how you would like your bulletin listing to read as well as the disposition of the flowers after Sunday services. You may submit your payment when you submit your Flower Form to the Parish Office, otherwise payment is due by the end of the month of the sponsorship. Calvary Christmas Cookie Exchange. The Calvary Christmas Cookie Exchange will occur on Sunday, December 3rd at Noon. Bring homemade cookies to exchange for an equal number of homemade cookies. Try something new this Christmas Season. Try the Cookie Exchange!

CALVARY CREDITS Thank you, Fr. Mike (8 AM) and Fred and Sue Bauernschmidt (10:15 AM) for hosting Coffee Hour Fellowship last Sunday. Thank you to Patti Lackman for organizing refreshments following the Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, and many thanks to those who donated pies for serving. Thank you, Susan Whiteman, and again to Patti Lackman for hosting the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Thanks so much to everyone who donated food for the feast and helped set up, cook, serve and clean up. 27 | P a g e

Thank you to everyone who donated linens, personal toiletries and baked cookies and treats for our PADS Mission this Tuesday. And Thank you to everyone who made lunches and served Tuesday night.

CALVARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Calvary Study Group. The Calvary Study Group meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 3:00 PM in Memorial Hall. Led by Gary Leonard, the group reads, studies and discusses books across a wide spectrum of issues considered important today. The Group is reading “They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky, a compelling story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan. The next meeting is tomorrow, on November 27. Adult Bible Study. Calvary offers two opportunities to read and study the Bible in a small and friendly group setting each week. The Sunday group is led by Jennifer VanDuyn and meets the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of each month between the two Eucharist Services starting at 9:10 AM. The Wednesday Group is led by Fr. Mike and meets on Wednesdays throughout the year. (The 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of each month.) E-U Class. The official name of this class is Everything You Wanted to Know About the Church but Never Had the Time to Ask. Led by Fr. Mike, this class helps individuals gain a greater understanding of our church home and its place in the Episcopal Church of America and in the 28 | P a g e

Worldwide Anglican Communion. It is an unscripted attempt to answer whatever questions are important to you. Held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Calvary Library. Our Library is open for business whenever the church is open. In it, you will find reference materials, various versions of the Bible, historical non-fiction, works of fiction as well as videos and books on tape of spiritually themed topics. The library, when it is unstaffed, is happily self-help with instructions detailing check-out procedures. When our Librarian, Amy Cooper or any of her volunteers, are at the Librarian’s desk, they will be happy to assist you however they can.

WEEKLY BIBLE READINGS Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1st Lesson

Response*

Daniel 1: 1-10

24: 1-6

2nd

The Gospel Luke 21: 1-4

Daniel 2: 31-45 96

Luke 21: 5-9

Daniel 5: 1-6, 13-28 98

Luke 21: 10-19

Deut 30: 11-14

19

Daniel 7: 1-14

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Rom 10: 8b-18 Matthew 4: 18-22

Daniel 7: 15-27 95: 1-7 Isaac 64: 1-9

80: 1-7, 16-18

Luke 21: 29-33 Luke 21: 34-36 1 Cor 1: 3-9 Mark 13: 24-37

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OUR COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Isaac Watts * Hymnwriter 1748 Kamehameha and Emma * King and Queen Of Hawaii 1864/1885 St. Andrew *Apostle Nicholas Ferrar * Deacon 1637 Charles deFoucauld * Saharan Hermit & Martyr 1916 Channing M. Williams * Missionary Bp. China & Japan 1910

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Please hold these people in your daily prayers. We also ask that you pray for the forgotten, the poor and the oppressed.

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Growing Faith in Christ- Through Community Special Collections. Each month, on the 4th Sunday, our Outreach Ministry directs a special “Red Bowl” collection be taken to support local, national or global charities or philanthropic initiatives. Our 2017 Collection Results are: January 24 February 19 February 26 March 26 April 23 May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 3 September 24 October 22 November 26 December 24

Companion Dioceses √ ($400.00) Bishop’s Discretionary Fund √ ($258.00) World Mission Sunday √ ($244.00) Easter Baskets for Batavia √ ($309.00) Interfaith Food Pantry √ ($364.00) Mutual Ground √ ($ 99.00) Tri-City Health Partnership √ ($ 79.00) Tri-City Family Services √ ($ 204.00) Lazarus House √ ($ 151.00) Hurricane Victims- Episcopal Relief √ ($497) Food for the Poor √ ($125) CASA √ ($218) Chip-In Suicide Prevention Services

Rector’s Discretionary Fund. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, any money placed in the collection plate not designated by the giver as a pledge is directed to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Fr. Rasicci has provided direct payments to those in need to assist with transportation, 34 | P a g e

medical, housing and food costs. Since 2011, $43,975 has been given to assist those in immediate need within our community. Compassion International. Through the offices of Compassion International, Calvary has supported children in Guatemala for over ten years giving over $4,000. Our support provides food and educational financial resources for the child to thrive. We are now supporting our second child in this program. Melany is 10 years old and lives with her brothers, sisters and parents in the State of Huehuetenango in western Guatemala. This program is supported by voluntary giving by parishioners. The collection jar is on a table outside of the Sunday School Room containing a display about Melany. Your giving is appreciated. Public Action to Deliver Shelter/PADS. HESED House in Aurora provides temporary shelter to those who would otherwise be homeless in the southern Fox Valley Region of Kane and Kendall County. Hesed House relies on a strong partnership between them and faith based and corporate sponsors who provide daily staffing of the shelter each evening. Calvary Hesed House rotation is the third Tuesday of every second month. We also routinely collect items essential to the operation of Hesed House as well as clothing for the guests. Our dates for 2017 are: January 17, March 21, May 16, July 18, September 19 and November 21.

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The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. The mission of the Food Pantry is to provide food relief to the economically disadvantaged residents of Batavia and Batavia Township. The Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit, volunteer agency that is directed and operated by community and local church volunteers residing throughout the greater Fox Valley. Those who visit and use the Food Pantry are neighbors and friends and people with disabilities, seniors, low income families, and families who have lost their jobs. The Batavia Food Pantry has been in operation for over 30 years. Currently it serves over 1200 individuals monthly. This would not be possible without the active support of community volunteers like Calvary who donate people, time and money. We staff the Pantry on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and Donna Womack is our Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator.

Calvary Support of Other Faith Based OrganizationsThe following organizations are co-located in our church and provide the listed services or functions. The Just Food Initiative. JFI maintains their offices here at Calvary and schedules periodic demonstrations within our facility. The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization of individuals committed to building just and sustainable food systems. The Batavia Islamic Center. Calvary has enjoyed a very friendly relationship with the Muslims of the Islamic Center for over 30 years. Both have shared celebrations and opportunities to learn and 36 | P a g e

understand more about each other. In 2016, the Islamic Center joined Calvary in supporting the PADS Mission at Hesed House.

Calvary Classified Advertisements- 11/26/2017 Digital Giving Today!

Compassionate Chefs NOW WANTED-

Pay your Pledge on your smart phone. Never write another check again! Call Parish Office for details. Fellowship Hosts Needed on Sundays. Please see Bev Sperry or Heather Dalmasso for details.

Do you like to cook for others? Are acts of service your love language? We are looking to update our list of people who are willing to cook meals, do light household chores, run errands and give rides for fellow parishioners when they are in need. Please sign up with your name, phone and email on the bulletin board, and what you can help with. Although these requests are extremely infrequent, it is helpful to have a list of volunteers in advance. You will typically be called or emailed, using a website called Meal Train. Any questions, please ask Mary Baffes (626) 376-2496 or Grace Leonard ([email protected]).

TURN YOUR FAVORITE WE NEED RECIPES INTO LASTING YOUR PHOTO SMILES We are collecting It’s not too

recipes for our 2018 Cook late. Turn in Book. The Collection Point is your Photo in Memorial Hall. Recipe Directory photo Forms may be obtained at by the Collection Point. Thanksgiving Would you like to take your service to a higher level? Become a LEM. See Dave E for details 37 | P a g e

Cookie Exchange on December 3rd at Calvary following the 10:15 AM Service.

27th Annual Cookie Walk And Candy Sale December 2nd, 2017 9:00 AM til 11:00 AM Kaneville United Methodist Main Street in Kaneville, Illinois Sponsored by United Methodist Women Cost per lb $8.00

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The Collection Bin Will Be in Memorial Hall

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Please Make Every Effort to Fulfill Your 2017 Pledge. Your Generosity is Appreciated!

In order to make your financial support of Calvary’s Mission a much easier process for your pledged and special holiday giving, consider using TITHE.LY. TITHE.LY may be obtained from your Apple or Android APP Stores.

www.calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church

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