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Saint Francis by the Sea
Episcopal Church
June 14, 2026
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church
The Third Sunday after Pentecost June 14, 2026
The Prelude arr. Mark Hayes
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
The Processional Hymn 686 “Come, thou fount of every blessing” Nettleton
Hymn 686: Come, thou fount of every blessing — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
1. Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace!
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! Oh, fix me on it, mount of God's unchanging love.
2. Here I find my great-est treasure; hither, by thy help, I've come;
and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God;
he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
3. Oh, to grace how great a debt-or daily I'm constrained to be!
Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee:
prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love;
here's my heart, oh, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.
Words: Robert Robinson (1735-1790), alt. Music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813; harm. Gerre Hancock (b. 1934).
The Word of God
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
Collect for PurityCelebrant and People:
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. Amen.
The Gloria S278 “Glory to God in the highest” William Mathias
The Gloria S278 (William Mathias) — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
KEEP, O LORD, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading Genesis 18:1-15
1The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. 3He said, “My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. 4Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. 5Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on—since you have come to your servant.” So they said, “Do as you have said.” 6And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes.” 7Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. 8Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate.
9They said to him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” And he said, “There, in the tent.” 10Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him. 11Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12So Sarah laughed to herself, saying, “After I have grown old, and my husband is old, shall I have pleasure?” 13The Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?’ 14Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son.” 15But Sarah denied, saying, “I did not laugh”; for she was afraid. He said, “Oh yes, you did laugh.”
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Psalm Psalm 116:1,10-17
1 I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, *
because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.
10 How shall I repay the Lord *
for all the good things he has done for me?
11 I will lift up the cup of salvation *
and call upon the Name of the Lord.
12 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord *
in the presence of all his people.
13 Precious in the sight of the Lord *
is the death of his servants.
14 O Lord, I am your servant; *
I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds.
15 I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *
and call upon the Name of the Lord.
16 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord *
in the presence of all his people,
17 In the courts of the Lord’s house, *
in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!
The Second Reading Romans 5:1-8
1Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Sequence Hymn LEVAS 126 “Here I am, send me”
LEVAS 126: Here I am, send me — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
The Gospel Matthew 9:35-10:8
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
35Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
1Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.
5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.”
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Reverend Mary Kay Brown
The Nicene Creed Please stand, if able.
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 Prayers of the People from “Hear our Prayer” by Jon White and Lisa Graves
The Deacon says: IN PEACE, we pray to you, Lord God.
HOLY GOD, you send us into the world as bearers of your word of peace. Open the hearts of those who receive us, that we might enter into relationship, friendship, and joy with all whom we encounter. Hear us now as we say, Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for the nation and our government, that each person in authority will search for the words of wisdom and guidance that will lead this nation and all people into safety, health, and justice. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for the condition of all people and nations, that the Word, revealed to the world, will bring abundant life to all people. We pray for relief for the persecuted, the starving, the diseased, the imprisoned and those who are desperately poor. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for the needs of our community, for reconciliation and the recognition of the dignity of all persons, for continuing awareness and effective action against the injustice of this world, and for those who have dedicated their lives to the well-being of their neighbors. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for the foresight and willingness to be effective stewards of your creation, that we might guard its abundance for all future generations. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY in our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for St. Francis by the Sea Church, Salter Path, and Holy Trinity Church, Hampstead. We also pray for Bishop Sarah as she begins her ministry in our diocese. In our Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer, we give thanks for Edward Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Beaufort, and the Emerald Isle Baptist Church. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for healing for all who suffer in any way, that they may know wholeness and peace. Especially we pray for [today’s petitions]. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE PRAY for the dying and for their entry into the light of your kingdom, and an awareness that our griefs are not our burden alone. Today, we remember [today’s petitions]. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
WE GIVE THANKS today for all our blessings in life Lord, only made possible by You including [today’s petitions]. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant concludes with this collect:
Finally, LORD, we pray for your peace to settle on us and remain with us throughout our trials and triumphs. Send us out and give us the courage and the will to live the life you call us toward. Help us to shed our need for preparation and instead inspire us to work boldly to further your kingdom. Bless us this day and always in your name and in the name of your Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Confession of Sin and Absolution
People:The Deacon says: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor:
HAVE MERCY UPON US, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Celebrant 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. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: WALK IN LOVE, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
The Choral Anthem “Sing to the Lord of Harvest” Mark Edwards
based on Matthew 9:37-38
Sing to the Lord of harvest, sing songs of love and praise;
with joyful hearts and voices your alleluias raise.
By Him the rolling seasons in fruitful order move;
O sing to the Lord of harvest a joyous song of love.
God makes the clouds rain goodness, the deserts bloom and spring,
the hills leap up in gladness, the valleys laugh and sing.
God fills them with His fullness, all things with large increase.
He crowns the year with blessing, with plenty and with peace.
Bring to His sacred altar the gifts His goodness gave.
The golden sheaves of harvest, the souls Christ died to save.
Your hearts lay down before Him when at His feet you fall.
and with your lives adore Him who gave His life for all.
The Doxology Old 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below.
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Eucharistic Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, Prayer C.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also 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 God thanks and praise.
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds:
GOD OF ALL POWER, Source and Sustainer of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
People: Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: shining light and enfolding dark; the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, and this fragile earth, our island home.
People: By your will they were created and have their being.
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with the capacity for memory, reason, and skill. You made us the stewards of your creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.
People: Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your eternal Word, born of your servant Mary, to fulfill your Law, opening for us the way of freedom and peace.
People: By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
The Sanctus S125 “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord” Richard Proulx
The Sanctus S125 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
The Celebrant continues:
Therefore, O God, we who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Savior.
On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Remembering now his work of redemption and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,
People: We celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection as we await the day of his coming.
God of our ancestors; Redeemer and Mother of Israel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us.
Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only and not for strength; for pardon only and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name.
People: Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Accept these prayers and praises, Almighty God, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,
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.
The Breaking of the Bread a period of silence is kept
The Fraction Anthem S163 “Lamb of God” Robert Powell
The Fraction Anthem S163 — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
Celebrant continues:
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.
WE INVITE ALL to join us and receive the Body and Blood of Christ at his table. If you desire to receive a blessing, please come to the altar with hands crossed over your chest. Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request.
The Communion Response “Prayer of St. Francis” Sebastian Temple
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred; let me bring your love,
where there is injury, your pardon, Lord,
and where there’s doubt, true faith in you.
Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope,
where there is darkness only light,
and where there’s sadness ever joy.
Oh, Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved, as to love, with all my soul.
Make me a channel of your peace.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
in giving of ourselves that we receive,
and in dying that we are born to eternal life.
After Communion, the Celebrant says: Celebrant and People:
All stand. Let us pray together:
GOD OF ABUNDANCE, you have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.
The Blessing
The Recessional Hymn 535 “Ye servants of God” Paderborn
Hymn 535: Ye servants of God — please paste a MusicXML score or upload the music image.
The Dismissal
Deacon: Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Postlude arr. David Lasky
Postlude on “Nicaea”
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| Rector: The Rev. Mary Kay Brown | Music Director: Craig Everett |
| Priest in Residence: The Rev. Chris Carlin | Bells: Libba Shelton |
| Deacon: The Rev. Deacon Robin Smith | Audio: Larry Castle |
| Lector: Terry Smith | Videographer: John Clarke |
| Prayers for the People: Lisa Park | Chalice: Vicki Blanchard, Marian Goetzinger |
| Torchbearers: Bill Blanchard, Martha Edwards | Crucifer: Stover Morris |
| Altar Guild: Gay Lea | Vestry of the Day: Kathy Driver |
| Greeters: Sarah Haigwood, Lisa Park | Sunday School: Kristin Delsordo, Laura Leslie |
| Coffee Hour: Robin and Ed Miner | |
Vestry Members
Vestry Class of 2026
Pam Ball, Senior Warden
Sharon Birmingham
Terry Smith
Vestry Class of 2027
John Clarke, Junior Warden
Laura Leslie
Terry Parrish
Vestry Class of 2028
Kathy Driver
Bruce Jobe
Mary Kurek
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